A级-2014年6月高等学校英语应用能力考试真题.doc

高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)
历年全真试卷
2014年6月
Part I. Listening comprehension： (20 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.
Section A
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
1. A) A testing system. C) A measuring system.
B) A monitor system. D) A control system.
2. A) Car prices. C) The company’s business.
B) Car services. D) The company’s culture.
3. A) It’s easy to do. C) He can get a high pay.
B) It’s challenging. D) He did the same job before.
4. A) She’11 meet a friend. C) She’11 attend an interview at 5 O’clock.
B) She’11 take a flight. D) She’11 see a doctor before 5 O’clock.
5. A) She will report the complaint to the manager.
B) The manager refused to talk to the man.
C) The manager was on a business trip·
D) She will deal with the complaint.
Section B
Directions：This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question a question, you should deicide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Conversation 1
6. A) Breakfast. C) A 5-dollar gift card.
B) Dinner. D) Bus service to the airport.
7. A) His member card. C) His credit card.
B) His driving license. D) His passport.
Conversation 2
8. A) The telephone is out of order. C) He is at a meeting.
B) The line is busy. D) He won’t be back until next Monday
9. A) It has been cancelled. C) It has been delayed.
B) It will arrive on time. D) It will arrive ahead of schedule.
10. A) Make an appointment with her.
B) Talk with her about a new order.
C) Send her an e-mail about the shipment.
D) Call her back when receiving the shipment.
Section C
Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear. Now the passage will begin.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome to the company. My name is Peter Johnson. I’m the Production Manager. I’ll 11 today.
It should take about 20 minutes to see the factory, and another 10 minutes to take a look at the 12 . Altogether our tour should last about half an hour. During the tour, please feel free to ask questions. I’ll be happy to answer them.
Now please wear these protective hard hats and safety glasses because we must 13 your safety and we want to ensure there’re no injuries. I must also tell you that smoking is not 14 during the tour.
Well, if you don’t have any questions, shall we 15 ? First, I’ll take you to the factory.
This way, please.
Section D
Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.
16. How can you get information if you’re going to buy a motor bike according to the speaker?
To look in your newspaper.
17. What kind of motor bikes is advertised in the newspaper?
Different kinds of motor bikes, both new and .
18. What is one of the advantages of using the advertisements on the newspaper?
It gives you the opportunity to have of the motor bikes.
19. What’s the possible problem if you buy a bike in this way?
You might have to until the motor bike is available.
20. What is another way to find a good motor bike according to the speaker?
Another way is to look .
Part II. Structure： (15 minutes)
Directions：This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.
Section A
Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
21. The guidebook for those who are going to start a business online in this country.
A) is intended B) to intend C) intends D) intending
22. Reactions to the online management system were more positive those to a paper-based version of the same system.
A) which B) as C) than D) that
23. We all recognize the necessity for people the rights of others.
A) respect B) to respect C) respecting D) respected
24. If there’s one man opinion matters more than any others’, it’s our manager.
A) whom B) which C) who D) whose
25. my opinion, customer service here has improved but not as much as expected over the last 2 years.
A) On B) In C) For D) With
26. We are sure that we our second project by the end of the next month.
A) will have completed B) had completed C) completed D) were completing
27. The bank clerk listened carefully he could discover exactly what the client wanted.
A) in case that B) now that C) so that D) provided that
28. This dictionary is a three-thousand common word collection with samples of __ and spoken language.
A) writing B) wrote C) write D) written
29. He was educated at the local grammar school, after he went on to Cambridge.
A) what B) that C) which D) whom
30. If he here now, he would be doing everything he could to help you.
A) were B) is C) will be D) be
Section B
Directions: There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
31. Don’t forget (lock) the doors when you leave your car in the parking lot.
32. Over the past few years, these companies have been able to maintain a steady (grow) in their business.
33. Your prices were (reasonable) than those of the other two companies.
34. The job increase is a (hope) sign for small and medium businesses that employ 90% of the US workforce.
35. While (live) in the UK, a driving license issued in your country only remains valid for up to 12 months.
Part III. Reading Comprehension： (40 minutes)
Directions：This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.
Task 1:
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Marketing by e-mailing is on the increase. Compared to other media, e-mail messages are extremely cheap to send. With TV you are spending on ad agencies and cable channels. With print ads, you are helping to keep newspapers and magazines alive. Direct mail costs more than $600 per thousand pieces. With e-mail, there are almost no costs at all. Its low cost makes e-mail marketing become the most cost-effective (划算的) advertising method available today.
With TV, you do not know who is watching your ads. Even with direct mail, you cannot be sure that your mail has been delivered, or that anyone reads it when it gets there. With e-mail, you know within 24 hours exactly which messages have been opened, by whom, what links the openers clicked on (点击), and what part of your message was working.
Because of electronic links, those who open your e-mails can do their own research: they can explore and see any of the thousands of products that you sell. They can see the colors and sizes. They can, and they do, read ratings and reviews. They can put products in their shopping carts and buy them.
36. E-mail marketing has become the most cost-effective advertising method because
.
A) it is of extremely low cost C) it is popular with young people
B) it is a new marketing method D) it is the best marketing method available
37. By saying “With print ads, you are helping to keep newspapers and magazines alive” (Para. 1), the writer means that .
A) your investment is important to newspapers and magazines
B) your ads are helping newspapers and magazines survive
C) print ads are more attractive than TV and e-mail ads
D) print matters are less expensive than e-mails
38. According to the passage, if you place an ad on TV, you are unable to know .
A) how often your ad is displayed C) when your ad is shown
B) how much your ad costs D) who your audience is
39. If you market by e-mailing, you can learn within a day .
A) who have opened your messages
B) how old your message readers are
C) what quality your advertised product has
D) how much your advertising messages cost
40. What enables the e-mail ad readers to do their own research?
A) The TV program ratings and reviews. C) The electronic links.
B) The product’s color and size. D) The shopping carts.
Task 2:
Direction：This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.
To make your driving experience in the United States safe and enjoyable, our company is providing you with this “Rules of the Road” pamphlet. Please note, however, that this pamphlet does not represent a complete list of the motor vehicle and traffic laws of the various states. Regardless of whether or not a specific law is outlined below, it is your responsibility as the driver to follow all applicable (适合的) motor vehicle and traffic laws.
Do Not Drink and drive!
Each state strictly prohibits Driving While Drunk.
Wear Seatbelts—It’s the Law!
Also, the use of child scats for babies and small children (usually under age 5) is required to stay in all states. Place child seats in tile back seat only.
Stay to the Right
In the United States, motor vehicles are operated on the right hand side of the road. Be extremely careful to stay to the right at all times--especially if you are from a left-hand drive country.
Obey the Speed Limit
In most states, the maximum highway speed is 65 miles per hour (mph) in rural areas and 55 mph in urban (市区的) areas. Speed limits on secondary roads and in cities and towns are usually significantly lower, generally 30 mph and even lower in school zones.
Stop for School Buses
Traffic approaching in both directions must stop for a school bus while its red lights are flashing.
41. The purpose of the “Rules of the Road” pamphlet is to .
A) provide a full list of traffic laws and regulations in the US
B) help drivers to enjoy safe and pleasant driving in the US
C) tell drivers to avoid dangerous roads in various states
D) show drivers the different road signs in all the states
42. If you travel with a child under the age of 5, you should .
A) put him in a child seat C) have him sit beside you
B) carry him in your arm D) fasten him in the front seat
43. What does a driver from a left-hand drive country need to do while driving in the US?
A) Stick to his driving practice. C) Take a special retraining course.
B) Apply for a new driving license. D) Keep to the right side all the time.
44. The speed limit set for school zones is .
A) 65 miles per hour C) lower than 30 miles per hour
B) 55 miles per hour D) higher than 30 miles per hour
45. When a school bus flashes its red lights, .
A) people should cross the street quickly C) all vehicles must slow down
B) approaching vehicles must stop D) police should be called in
Task 3:
Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No. 50. You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
Our company, “UK London Chauffeur” based in NW London is conveniently located for all of the London airports as well as Central London. We have been operating since 2002. We provide a pre-booked private car hire service door to door for all occasions.
As UK London Chauffeur is a family-owned business, we feel we are able to offer a service with a personal touch that is sometimes lacking with a larger company.
High quality customer service is a must at UK London Chauffeur. Our drivers are always we presented in a suit and tie, and excellent time keepers and our vehicles are always kept clean, neat and tidy.
Our objective is to be at your service from arrival to departure, getting you to your destination on lime in a safe manner. UK London Chauffeur has grown in the past years due to our good customer services. We look forward to serving you to your satisfaction.
UK London Chauffeur
Location: in NW London
History: in operation since 46
Services provided: pre-booked private car hire service
Service characteristics:
1) a service with a 47
2) 48 customer service
3) drivers: well presented in a suit and tie; excellent 49
4) vehicles: always kept clean, 50
Objective: be at your service from arrival to departure, getting you to your destination on time in a safe manner
Task 4:
Directions: The following is a list of special terms about