2023年12月A级真题资料.doc

12月A级考试全真试题Part I Listening Comprehension 15 minutesDirections: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: 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 mans 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. Now the test will begin.1. A. Production planning. C. Public relations.B. Financial affairs. D. Import and Export2. A. More workers are needed. C. Raw materials are more expensive.B. Advertising costs more. D. Workers salaries are higher.3. A. To look for a dream job. C. To continue his study.B. To visit his friends. D. To find a chance to do business.4. A. He is good at programming. C. He is nice and kind.B. He is suitable for the job. D. He finds the job difficult.5. A. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Doctor and nurse.B. Buyer and seller. D. Shop assistant and customer.Section BDirections: 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, 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 16. A. He was too busy. C. His company has moved away.B. He got a new offer. D. His company has closed down.7. A. To have his own business. C. To move to another city.B. To do social work. D. To go to study abroad.Conversation 28. A. The chief engineer .C. The office secretary.B. The manager assistant. D. The sales manager.9. A. Hes giving a lecture. C. Hes speaking on another phone.B. Hes attending a meeting. D. Hes away on a business trip.10. A. Telling him to meet tomorrow. C. Asking him to call back.B. Telling him to send a sample. D. Asking him to attend a party.Section CDirections: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 eead two times .Your are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in prder of the mumbered blanks according to what you hear.Now the passage will begin.Ladies and GentlemenIts my honor to be the guide to show you around our company. First of all, Ill introduce our factory to you. Our company 11 in the 1980s,We mainly produce electronic goods and export them all over the world.We 12 of about US$80 million last year, and our business is growing steadily.We now have offices in Asia,North America and Europe,with about 1500 employees,and we are working gladly to 13 of our customers.In order to further develop our overseas market, we need more agents to 14 our products.I hope you will 15 doing business with us. Thank you!Section DDirections: 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 tow 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. What does the speaker think of his working conditions?He thinks that the working conditions are _.17How many hours does the speaker work every week?_ .18 .How does the speaker spend his holiday in winter ?He usually takes one week to, _.19. What system did the company introduce last year ? It introduced a flexible _system.20. When can the speaker start his work in the morning?Any time between _. Part II Structure 15 minutesDirections:This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences .It consists of 2 sections.SectionADirections: 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,Cand D. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.2l. _ the number in full-time employment fell by 2 million, the number of people in part-time work doubled to over 4 million.A. Unless B. Until C. While D. Since22. It was your recommendation _ enabled me to be an engineer in this world-famous company.A. when B. who C. what D. that23. Now the pollution caused by the increasing number of cars_more and more serious in many cities.A. be come B. be came C. is becoming D. had become24.We understand you need easy access _up-to-date information about your accounts in our bank.A. in B. to C. for D. with25.It is common practice _ a battery when it still has some life in it.A. to charge B. charge C. charged D. having charged26.We have to investigate as _customers as possible in order to make sure of the potential of the market.A. many B. much C. more D. most27.As long as you keep on _hard,you11get promoted sooner or later.A. work B. be working C. worked D. working28. There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK, 99% of _ are small businesses.A. which B. that C. whose D. it29. _ by all the team members, they finally got the big project for their company.A. To be supported C. Supporting B. Having supported D. Supported30. This article tells the readers _ they can look for in an employees abilities.A. that B. what C. which D. howSection BDirections: There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fi11 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. The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds (reason) _.32. Generally speaking, once you (make) _ the payment, the goods should be delivered within a week.33. It is said that advertising is the(expensive) _of all the promotional activities under taken by businesses.34.The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with considerable loss of its(invest) _.35.It is reported that an international conference (hold) _in London next Friday.Part III Reading Comprehension 40 minutesDirections: 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, numbered36 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.We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk.At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company .GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers.We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices .We have highly qualified staff , we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or “green” programs .Our new “green” waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community. For more information, contact GFL at .36. According to the passage, GFL doesnt allow any conduct that will_.A) cause any noise to the environmentB) produce waste in the communitiesC) waste more nature resourcesD) do harm to its customers37. The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is_.A) profitB) safetyC) efficiencyD) responsibility38. In the first paragraph, “we are always mindful of ”means “_.”A) we are always worried aboutB) we always look forward toC) we are always aware ofD) we always put up with39. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices , according to thesecond paragraph ?A) Continually upgrade themB) Keep using the traditional methodsC) Hire new workers to clean the environmentD) Import new technology from overseas companies40. What can we learn about the companys new “green” waste management program?A) The quality of waste management has become worse.B) The program is becoming more and more popular.C) Waste management has remained unchanged.D) More workers are involved in the program.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for years due to advance in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing.Stage PerformersThe five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61% .Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies.Postal service mail sortersAfter losing almost 57,000 jobs between and , a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by .With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax; this job is quickly becoming unnecessary.Office support workersAbout 300,000 office support jobs disappeared between and .Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voice mail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work.Photo processorsWith the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by .Radio operatorsAs technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radiotelephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.41. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economic changes, _.A. Many jobs are disappearing sharplyB. Many new occupations are emergingC. People are attracted to higher-paying jobsD. Part-time jobs have become more popular42. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that_.A. Stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB. Fewer people are qualified as stage performersC. There is less investment in in stage performancesD. Stage performances have become less popular43. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that_.A. Office workers can work on a flexible work systemB. Professionals are able to do their own office workC. Secretaries and file clerks are badly in needD. Employees can enjoy better social welfare44. The author expects that by the occupation of photo processors might declineby_.A. 61%B.43%C.30%D.24%45. Which of the following might be best title of the passage?A. Advanced TechnologiesB. Rising UnemploymentC. Disappearing CareersD. Global EconomyTask 3Directions: The following is a short introduction to AIL Sales Representatives. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answersbriefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. In American Income Life Company(AIL),sales representatives have servants heart. Our team members make every effort to protect hard-working, middle-income families with insurance coverage(承保范围).We also believe whole heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate. American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place. Sales experience is not required to be a representative, just the willingness to work hard. What makes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling, which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimited. Simply said, you earn what youre worth based on how hard you work; and how fast you want to advance. At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job. You will also find free training opportunities, and leadership experience, too. American Income Lifes independent agency offices provide sales training focused on insurance sales. Training includes working one-on-one with experienced sales agents both in the classroom and in the field.Sales Representatives of AILAims: l. to protect middle-income families2. to give back to 46 Features: 1. having servants hearts2. willingness to 47 3. being able to focus on 48 Benefits: 1. 49 sales training opportunities 2. 50 experienceTask 4Directions: The following is a list of term used in International Trade .After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to ( 和 等同) those given in Chinese in the table below .Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the answer sheet, numbered51through 55.A Cost of goods soldB - Channel of distributionC - Commission percent