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Part I Listening Comprehension ( 15 minutes)
Part I Listening Comprehension (15minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 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.
Example: You will hear:
You will read: A) New York City. B) An evening party.
C) An air trip. D) The man’s job.
From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York. Therefore, C) An air trip is the correct answer. You should mark C) on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. [A] [B] [C] [D]
Now the test will begin.
1. A) Book a ticket C) Go to America
B) Leave Beijing D) Buy some gifts
2. A) An engineer C) A secretary
B) A professor D) A manager
3. A) At a book C) In an office
B) At a bank D) In an office
4. A) She can’t see the movie today C) She has already seen the movie
B) She doesn’t like the movie D) She prefers to watch movies alone
5. A) Very happy C) A little worried
C) Excited D) Proud
Section B
Direction: This section is to test your ability to understand conversations.There are 2 recorded conversations in it .After each conversations,There are some recorded questions .Both the conversations and questions will be Spoken two times. 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.
Conversation 1
6. A) Discussing a project C) Giving a welcome speech
B) Meeting a customer D)Taking a job interview
7. A) She can have a higher pay there
B) She likes the environment there
C) The company is close to her home
D) The company offers a longer paid holiday
Conversation 2
8. A) To place an order C) To change an appointment
B) To book a hotel room D) To discuss a program
9. A) To sign a contract C) To visit his partner
B) To take a holiday D) To have a family gathering
10. A) 9 am C) 2 pm
B)10 am D) 3pm
Section C
Directions: This section is to 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
11. What many young people think of the internet?
It is a place to_______________________________________________.
12. What can young people practice on the internet?
They can practice ______________________by talking with people.
13. What is important for young people to know when taking with strangers online?
Talking with strangers online can be _______________________________.
14. What should you do to protect yourself online?
Never give your ____________________________________to anyone.
15. What should you do if you feel uncomfortable with the topics of conversation?
Stop ________________________________________________.
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.
16. When I am away _____ business, I contact my office every day by email.
A. with B. of C. on D. to
17. In addition to economic considerations, there are other reasons _____ people work long hours.
A. what B. why C. when D. where
18. There may be a need for retraining if you expect employees _____ new technology.
A. using B. use C. to use D. used
19. A survey suggests that nearly one in six children has difficulty _____ to talk.
A. to learn B. learning C. learn D. learnt
20. It was in their London branch _____ we met and discussed the issue.
A. that B. which C. how D. what
21. The decision about such a big project can not be made _____ each member of the board agrees.
A. if B. unless C. though D. as
22. There was no proof to show that Charles had committed the crime, _____ he was set free.
A. but B. for C. or D. so
23. Medical accidents _____ by drugs have attracted much attention in that country.
A. causing B. to be caused C. be caused D. caused
24. No sooner _____ than I realized I’d left the document at home.
A. have we sat down B. had we sat down
C. we had sat down D. we sat down
25. the sales department of a company is engaged in _____ the products and making profits.
A. selling B. sell C. being sold D. having sold
Section B
Directions: There are 10 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.
26. All the staff of the company (work) _______ very hard last year and 15% more profit was gained.
27. Among the major products (import) _______ by Malaysia were iron and steel, and medical instruments.
28. Business and professional services (list) _______ in the Yellow Pages.
29. Nokia’s mobile phone market share in China (fall) _______ to its lowest level since 2023.
30. To her (disappoint) _______, the girl was denied the job she had applied for.
31. While (study) _______ at college, he got to know the professor and learned a lot from him.
32. Communication via eye contact seems to be (particular) _______ important in some cases.
33. As more customers will attend the meeting, we need to prepare some (addition) _______ chairs.
34. These apartments allow older people to keep their (independent) _______, while having medical care available.
35. Many people find telephone interviews (difficult)_______ than face-to-face interviews.
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.
Although buses tend to be slower than the subway for traveling around New York City, there are many reasons to use the bus while visiting New York City:
They tend to service areas of Manhattan that are not located close to subway lines.
Buses offer the added advantage of being able to see various areas of Manhattan While you ride.
How Much Does the Bus Cost?
Fare is $2.25 and can be paid with a Metro Card or coins (no dollar bills, no pennies).
A free transfer to another bus or the subway within 2 hours is available if you paid with a Metro Card.
If you pay cash you can ask for a transfer, but it is only good for transferring to another bus (not to the subway) within 2 hours.
Getting On and Off the Bus
You must wait for buses at designated (指定旳) bus stops.
As you see the bus approaching your stops, you can put your arm out to indicate to the driver that you want to board the bus.
Enter the bus through the front doors and pay your fare.
Take a seat or move toward the back of the bus to make room for other people boarding the bus.
To request a stop: Pull the cord or press the black band near the windows. A “Stop Requested” light will be on immediately at the front of the bus.
36. Compared with buses, the subway for traveling around New York City is likely to be__________.
A) faster B) slower
C) more expensive D) more convenient
37. One advantage of traveling by bus is that you can ___________.
A) book a comfortable seat
B) buy your ticket in advance
C) transfer to the subway freely
D) see different areas of Manhattan
38. Passengers can pay their bus fare ___________.
A) with pennies B) with dollar bills
C) with a Metro Card D) with a credit card
39. To indicate to the driver that you want to board the stop, you may __________.
A) put your arm out B) shows your ticket
C) go to the back door D) wave your Metro Card
40. To ask for a stop while riding a bus, you may __________.
A) raise your hand
B) move toward the front door
C) press the black band near the windows
D) turn off the “Stop Requested” light immediately
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.
Marketing furniture to the public can be challenging for a small business owner. Consumers buy furniture pieces only occasionally. However, there are several furniture promotion ideas that can be used to help you reach your target market.
One thing you can do is to talk with real estate (房地产) agents to allow you to display your furniture in a new home or open house setting. This is a good way to reach a key target market – new home buyers – who may need new furniture for their future homes. Increasing foot traffic (顾客流量) is also important for a furniture store. To get more people to the store, you can advertise a raffle event (抽奖活动). This event can be promoted in your local media and through direct mail campaigns or front door advertisements to generate more interest.
In tough economic times, small business owners often suffer most as a result of slow consumer spending. To fight back against this, you have to make it easier of your customers to buy furniture. If you can, offer in-store financing, or drop the interest rate on your company’s credit terms, Consider lowering your prices and holding two-for-one events to arouse more consumer interest.
41. Why is it a challenge for small businesses to sell furniture to the public?
A) The style of furniture changes fast.
B) Their furniture is often old-fashioned.
C) People buy furniture only occasionally.
D) The public’s taste for furniture is different.
42. According to the writer, it is a good way for small business owners to sell their furniture by .
A) improving after-sales service
B) reducing the advertising expenses
C) providing free delivery of furniture
D) displaying the furniture in a new home
43. To get more customers to your store, you are advised to .
A) advertise a raffle event B) visit your local customers
C) have longer business hours D) improve local traffic conditions
44. The purpose of holding two-for-one events is to .
A) offer in-store financing B) lower the furniture’s cost
C) attract consumers’ interest D) reduce the advertising budget
45. The passage is mainly about .
A) furniture designing B) furniture promotion
C) furniture store decoration D) furniture production process
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 not more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
Welcome to Bookstore.co.uk
Bookstore.co.uk is the UK’s leading internet bookseller. It is an online bookshop with a range of over two million book titles. We offer discounts of 30% or over on our books and we deliver books worldwide. You can order online or contact us via email. We are a team of knowledgeable and very helpful booksellers and we stock books from the UK and USA.
We offer a huge range of books available for delivery within 48 hours. We use the global airmail system including special express services to deliver from our UK distribution centre. Economical distribution is key to our business. We will keep you informed by email about the status of your order including delivery. We supply private individuals, schools and organizations all over the world. Enjoy the best possible online book-buying experience with Bookstore.co.uk.
If you can’t find what you are looking for, then use the search or advanced search to find the book you require. Follow us on Twitter@UKBookstore.
Bookstore. co. Uk
Range of booktitle: over_________46________
Discount offered: 30% or over
Ordering methods: on line or via ______47__________
Terms of delivery: 1.time limited: within 48 hours
2. Means :Global _______48_____________
Target costumers: private __49_____.schools and organizations world wide ways to find a book : use the search or_______50______
Task 4
Directions: The following is a list of words or expressions related to exhibitions. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.
A —— Bank loan
B —— Business plan
C —— Investment return
D —— Consumer price index
E —— Cost control
F —— Contract worker
G —— Customer loyalty
H —— Daughter company
I —— Parent company
J —— Import Duty
K —— Price Control
L —— Sales Tax
M —— Cash flow
N —— Mail Order
O —— Factory Price
P —— Contract of employment
Q —— Employment Law
Examples: ( I ) 母企业 ( Q ) 劳工法
51.( )成本控制 ( )消费者物价指数
52.( )子企业 ( )进口关税
53.( )邮购 ( ) 销售税
54.( )客户忠诚度 ( ) 成本控制
55.( )就业协议 ( ) 出厂价
Task 5
Directions:Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answers (in not m
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