1、Paper 1I. Reading Comprehension(2*15=30)Directions: After reading the three following passages, you will find 15 questions and make the correct choice to each question.Passage 1When Chinese and Western customs associated with dinner invitations are compared, it can easily be seen that there are many
2、 differences between the two cultures. This may easily result in problems and misunderstandings for Chinese and Westerners.From the Western point of view, there are the following difficulties associated with eating a Chinese meal. Firstly, Westerners may be unused to using chopsticks, and for reason
3、s of hygiene they may feel uncomfortable at everyone eating out of a communal dish with their own chopsticks. Moreover, they may not know what to do with unwanted items such as bones. To keep them in their bowl or dish is impractical, yet to simply place them on the table seems impolite. But perhaps
4、 the biggest problem relates to the quantity of food. Most Westerners feel quite overwhelmed by the vast amount of food that is served. When the host continuously offers them more and more and often actually places it on their own dish, they may not know what to do. According to their Western custom
5、, they should eat everything that is served. Yet the quantity is so great at a Chinese meal that this is almost impossible. Normally uneaten, and so may try to refuse the hosts offers. When this has little effect and they are still given more, they may feel they have no choice but to eat it all. Ind
6、igestion is often the result!It is often helpful for Westerners if a Chinese host understands these differences. Placing serving spoons on the table and giving the guests their own spoon and fork (as well as chopsticks) is often appreciated, especially if a simple comment is made like “You can use y
7、our spoon if you prefer”. Then the Westerners can choose to use whichever they prefer. It is also helpful if the host does not place too much food on the guests plates and if they say they have had sufficient food, to accept their comments. Telling the guests where to put items such as bones may als
8、o be appreciated. From the Chinese point of view, it may seem that a Western host is not very hospitable. Much less food is provided than at a Chinese dinner, and it may seem that the host has taken relatively little trouble over preparing the meal. Moreover the host does not offer the food very oft
9、en, and so may appear ungenerous. As a result of all this, Chinese guests may feel unwelcomed. However, this does not mean that Westerners do not really welcome their guests. Perhaps it is simply the differing importance of food in the two cultures that accounts for these differences.1. Which of the
10、 following is not the problem or misunderstanding that may occur when the Western guests have a meal with Chinese host together?A. the use of tableware B. how to do with unwanted items such as bonesC. problem relates to the quantity of foodD. the number of people who have a meal together2. How can t
11、he westerners do with the food that the Chinese host continuously offers when they are full?A. They should eat everything that is served.B. They can refuse the hosts offer or keep the uneaten in their bowl or dish.C. They can throw it away.D. They can place it on the table.3. When inviting Westerner
12、s to have a meal at home, a Chinese host who understands the differences between the two cultures may not _.A. Place serving spoons on the table and giving the guests their own spoon and fork (as well as chopsticks)B. place too much food on the guests platesC. tell the guests where to put items such
13、 as bonesD. accept their comments if they say they have had sufficient food4. The reasons that Chinese guests may feel unwelcomed in a Western hosts home are _.a. everyone use his own spoon and fork b. the Western host is ungenerous c. much less food is provided than at a Chinese dinnerd. the host d
14、oes not offer the food very oftenA. a and b B. b and c C. c and d D. a and d5. The best title for this passage is _.A. An Introduction to Chinese and Western CustomsB. Potential Problems & Misunderstandings for Dinner InvitationsC. Dinner Invitations in ChinaD. The Difference and Similarities betwee
15、n the Chinese and the WesternersPassage 2MEETING THE GUESTS When overseas tourists travel to us, you need to be extra attentive. From the moment they arrive, your guests should feel welcome. You should be waiting at the airport to greet your tourists when the plane lands, take them to hotel, and mak
16、e sure they settle in comfortably. The purpose of greeting is to establish or maintain friendly contact, and the purpose of manners is to make your tourists feel comfortable. There is some preparation work to do before receiving the group. You should be familiar with the schedule, call first and rec
17、onfirm when and where the group will arrive. You can ask the information office at the airport for actual arrival time of the flight two hours ahead of the schedule. You should be familiar with the groups tour leaders and the travel agency. You need get the data of group from the travel agency, prep
18、aring the tools such as tour guide card, microphone, guiding banner and the like. The most important thing is to take the busy trafficked situation into account, reaching the meeting place at least half an hour ahead of the schedule and wait for the guests to come.There are some activities for you t
19、o do while waiting for the guests. It is necessary to meet the bus driver in advance, double-check the route, and sign the bill of renting bus. Keep in contact with the driver and check the place where the bus is parked and inform the driver the itinerary. Make sure that your tour bus can find a pla
20、ce to park close enough to the terminal so that the tourists dont have to walk far. Also, you need to get in touch with the porters, confirm the places where the checked luggage will be handed over and where the luggage will be delivered. It is always essential for the tour guide to be familiar with
21、 the airport terminal, including the lost luggage claims.1. The purpose of greeting is to _.A. establish or maintain friendly contactB. pick up your clientsC. take your clients to hotelD. recognize your clients2. The guide should prepare some tools before receiving the group, such as _.A. flowerB. I
22、C card for tour guideC. tour guide card, microphone, guiding banner and the like.D. loudspeaker3. The guide must reach the meeting place at least _ ahead of the schedule and wait for the guests to come.A. two hoursB. half an hour C. four hoursD. two and half hours4. While waiting for the guests the
23、guide must check _ and inform the driver the itinerary.A. numbers of the ticketsB. bills of the hotelC. next sightseeingD. the place where the bus is parked 5. Why does guide need to be familiar with the lost luggage claims?A. Wait for the luggage of his/her clients.B. Deliver the luggage of his/her
24、 clients.C. Find out the lost luggage of his/her clients there.D. Find out his/her luggage there. Passage 3Dear Jim,It is a pleasure to receive your letter of March 10th and to learn that you are interested in our plan for the vocation trip, and I certainly hope you can join us.To make your first vi
25、sit to U.S. both enjoyable and successful, we have made this suitable plan after discussion. The first meeting is at the Maple Hotel at six p.m. on April 15. Then, early in the next morning, well leave for Washington by train and arrive there at about ten oclock. The first thing well do there is to
26、go to the hotel and have lunch. Then after lunch, well travel around the city of Washington. Well spend two days visiting Washington, including a visit to the White House and George Washingtons home. In the afternoon of the 18th, we will go to the airport and take a plane for Chicago. There well vis
27、it two or three museums, the University of Chicago and some other interesting places. Then well take the plane again to go to Boston. On the 23rd of April, we will be back in New York.Please let me know if theres anything else youd like to know about this plan. If you can come, please let us know th
28、e time of your arrival here. Well then go to meet you at the airport.We are looking forward to seeing you on the 15th. Sincerely yours, BillDecide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).( ) 1. This is a eight-day trip.( ) 2. On April 17, they may be visiting Boston according to t
29、he plan.( ) 3. Four cities may be visited during this trip.( ) 4. They will spend three days visiting Washington.( ) 5. This is a letter Jim wrote to Bill.II. Cloze(1*15=15)Directions: Fill in the missing words.Presents If you are invited to someones home to have a _ (1), it is usual to take some fl
30、owers or a box of chocolates. It is not usual to take a bottle of _ (2) unless you know your host well. Although flowers and chocolates are quite _ (3), it would be very nice if you could take something from your country. It is different if you are invited to a party, and it also _ (4) on what kind
31、of party it is. Many parties these days are “bring a bottle” parties. _ (5) your host is very rich then a bottle of wine is always welcome if it is a big party of say 30 or more people. Ask whether or not you should bring a bottle when you are invited if you arent sure. Say something like, “Can I br
32、ing a bottle?” And your _ (6) will tell you what to do.Punctuality If you are invited to dinner at someones home, you shouldnt arrive _ (7) than the time given and you shouldnt arrive more than about 15 minutes late. If you are going to be _ (8), telephone and let your host know so that the meal can
33、 be _ (9). Dinner is usually served _ (10) 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Very often guests are invited to arrive earlier than this so that they can have a drink and be introduced to the other _ (11).How long should you stay? Watch other guests. But _ (12) before midnight if it is a weekday evening and if you or
34、 your host must _ (13) the next day. If the conversation is really full of life at midnight and you would like to stay _ (14), say, “What time do you usually go to bed?” And then your host can tell you whether they would like to finish the evening. Bigger parties are usually held at _ (15) and often
35、 go on until 2 a.m. or even later.III. Translation(30)Section A(1*10=10)Directions: Translate the following phrases and expressions into English or Chinese.inbound travel _outbound travel _sightseeing trip _business trip _optional tour _package tour _ _ 正式邀请_ 非正式邀请_ 口头邀请_ 书面邀请Section B(2*5=10)Direct
36、ions: Complete the following dialogue by translating the Chinese in the brackets.Situation: Mr. Bob is going to book an air ticket with a receptionist.A: Receptionist W: BobA: Good morning! Can I help you? W: Good morning! _(我想预订从伦敦到巴黎的航班。)A: Yes sir. When would you like to travel? W: _(有星期三晚上的航班吗?)
37、A: Could you wait a minute while I check availability? W: Yes, sure.A: Thank you sir. Well, _(下星期三8:30有一个班机。)is it all right for you? W: Yes, thats fine! A: There are no restrictions on this ticket. _(你能给我你的联络地址吗?) W: Of course! It the Grand Hotel and the number is 2018550. A: Fine. _(请您在飞机起飞前一个小时办理
38、登机手续。)Here is your ticket, have a good flight! W: Thank you very much. Goodbye! Section C(2*5=10)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English.1. 我想向贵酒店预订一间双人房,2015年6月8日入住,总共四天。2. 当您离开房间时,请把房间钥匙放在服务台。3. 我是服务员,请让我看一下您的住房卡好吗?4. 今天下午有一些朋友将来看我,你能给我一些茶杯和椅子吗?5. 劳驾。我们今天要退房。我希望现在就把账结清。IV. Writi
39、ng(25)Directions: Write an invitation letter to your teacher and classmates to dinner. Use the following key words to help you.Key words: Time: 6月22号,晚8点Place: Hilton HotelSubject: Leaving partyKeysI. Reading Comprehension(2*15=30)Passage 112345DBBCBPassage 212345ACBBCPassage 3 12345TFTFFII. Cloze (
40、1*15=15)meal; wine; acceptable; depends; Unless; host; earlier; late; delayed; between; guests; leave, work, longer, weekendIII. Translation (30)Section A(1*10=10)入境游;出境游;观光旅游;商务旅行;选择性旅游;套餐旅游 formal invitation;informal invitation; oral invitation; written invitationSection B(2*5=10)1. I want to book
41、 a flight from London to Paris. 2. Is there a flight on Wednesday evening? 3. There is a flight leaving at half past eight next Wednesday.4. Can you give me your contact address? 5. Would you please check in one hour before departure? Section C(2*5=10)1. I would like to reserve a twin room at your h
42、otel for four nights from June 8, 2015.2. Please leave your key at the service desk when you leave your room.3. Im the attendant. Would you please show me your room card?4. Some of my friends will come and see me this afternoon. Would you please bring me some more teacups and chairs?5. Excuse me. We
43、re leaving today. Id like to pay our bills now.IV. Writing(25)Subject: Leaving partyHi all,I hope you are all well. Id like to invite you all to Hilton Hotel for dinner at 8 p.m. on 22 June. We are all finishing the course soon so it would be a great chance to say goodbye. Could you please let me kn
44、ow whether you can come by the 18 June? Best wishes,JackPaper 2I. Reading Comprehension(2*15=30)Directions: After reading the three following passages, you will find 15 questions and make the correct choice to each question.Passage 1There is probably no place anywhere in the civilized world today th
45、at is not visited by tourists. The travel business offers a vast network or services for the comfort and convenience of travelers. “Package tours” which include everything from transportation to hotels, meals, and sightseeing trips are offered by airlines, railroads and bus lines. Some steamship companies specialize in cruises to different parts of the world. The cruises range from a few days