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江西省专升本英语统一考试试题

Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Example: You will hear:
　　You will read:  
　　A) At the office.
　　B) In the waiting room.
　　C) At the airport.
　　D) In the restaurant.
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) At the office is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line though the center.
　　      　　       Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]   

1. A) It was put off. C) No decision was made.
B) It was a success. D) It lasted for 2 hours.
2. A) To send him to a hospital. C) To teach him a good lesson.
B) To find a new job for him. D) To help him stop smoking heavily.
3. A) He is nice. C) He gets angry easily.
B) He is terrible D) He is always blaming.
4. A) Borrowing a book. C) Going to the library.
B) Turning off the TV. D) Repairing the light.
5. A) She was asking the way. C) She was getting off a bus.
B) She was a police officer. D) She was in the 5# Avenue.
6. A) Type a letter. C) Make a phone call.
B) Write an email. D) Finish her report.
7. A) once a day. C) twice a day.
B) once a week. D) twice a week.
8. A) make a reservation. C) deal with a problem.
B) cancel an appointment. D) ask for a phone number.
9. A) From the company. C) From the newspaper.
B) From the woman. D) From a TV commercial.
10. A) Give the man some change. C) Talk to the manger herself
B) Call the manger D) Change a new product for the man
Section B
Directions:  In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage one
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) To express thankfulness C) To make an announcement
B) To welcome visitors. D) To give a presentation
12. A) the beautiful scenery C) the rich natural resources
B) the large population. D) the fast economic development
13. A) Tomorrow C) Next week
B) The day after tomorrow D) Next month

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) An introduction of a new product. C) A discussion of sales.
B) A training program. D) A report of the latest news.
15. A) The sales has dropped to 30 million.
B) The sales dropped to 40 million.
C) The sales were at 50 million.
D) The sales has risen 25%.
16. A) To do some research and develop new product.
B) To find the market share of other companies.
C) To develop new market in other countries.
D) To increase the company’s sales.

Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) Take a bus trip. C) Rent a car.
B) Ride a bicycle. D) Book the travel service.
18. A) Visit some museums. C) Find out the way.
B) Travel to some big cities. D) Contact an agent.
19. A) $45 a day. B) $45 a week. C) $55 a day. D) $55 a week.
20. A) Pay for the rent. C) Hire a driver.
B) Sign an agreement. D) Check the car.

PartⅡ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
Directions:  There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage One.
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.

First Great Western provides a convenient and accurate ticket selling service. We start a legal contract with us when you purchase a ticket and travel with us; these are available at our staffed stations or from our Customer Services Teams. Tickets for traveling on our services can be purchased by a variety of methods whose details are given below.
You can buy a full range of tickets from First Great Western ticket offices. When buying a ticket we promise to give you detailed information and to sell you the most appropriate ticket for your journey.
Ticket selling(发售) machines, most of which accept both cash and credit cards, will be available at many First Great Western stations offering a wide range of tickets for services travelling from that station.
Tickets for travel on First Great Western services or elsewhere on the National Rail network may be purchased in advance online at ,co.uk. Tickets purchased online can be posted to you, or collected at many stations through ticket selling machines.
When journeys start at stations where there is no ticketing facility available, it is your responsibility to pay your fare to the on-board staff who are able to issue the normal range of tickets.
If you are travelling in a group of 10 or more people you should contact our group booking service on 08457 000 125. Not only will our staff be able to direct you to trains with sufficient seats, you may enjoy a discount on your ticket.

21. The information provided in the passage is for people who travel by_______.
A) plane B) train C) ship D) bus
22. When you buy a ticket, the agent promises to give you fair information on tickets to help you ________.
A) get the most appropriate ticket
B) purchase a ticket in advance online
C) pay the right fair to the on-board staff
D) collect the ticket from the ticket selling machine
23. How can you get your ticket if you have booked it online? _________.
A) From the booking office in a railway station.
B) By visiting the website of First Great Western.
C) From a ticket agent.
D) By mail delivery.
24. When can you buy a ticket direct from the on-board staff? _________.
A) When you start from a station with no ticketing service.
B) When the tickets are all sold out in the booking office.
C) When you travel in a group of ten or more people.
D) When you travel on a train with sufficient seats.
25. What is the advantage for passengers who travel in a group of ten or more? _____.
A) They may buy the tickets direct from the on-board staff.
B) They will not pay for booking service.
C) They may get a discount.
D) They can pay in cash.

Passage Two
Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.

These days more and more people are working in joint ventures or doing business with foreign companies. It’s not just language that can be a problem. Cultural issues can also cause a breakdown in communication. Here are some simple tips to help you improve your cross-cultural communication skills:
1. Slow Down
Even when there is a common language, slow down, speak clearly and ensure your pronunciation is understandable.
2. Separate Questions
Try not to ask double questions such as, “Do you want to go on or shall we stop here?” Let your listener answer one question at a time.
3. Avoid Negative Questions
Many cross-cultural communication misunderstandings have been caused by the use of negative questions and answers. For example, the response to “Are you not coming?” may be “yes”, meaning “No, I am not coming.”
4. Write it down
If you are unsure whether something has been understood, write it down and check.
5. Be Supportive
Giving encouragement to those who do not really speak your language gives them confidence, support and a trust in you.
6. Be Aware
Cross-cultural communication is dealing with people from other cultures in a way that should reduce misunderstandings and increase your potential to create strong cross-cultural relationships. The above tips should be seen as a starting point to greater cross-cultural awareness.

26. The tips suggested in the passage are mainly about how to______.
A) avoid asking double questions
B) create cross-cultural relationships
C) understand cross-cultural communication
D) improve cross-cultural communication skills
27. In cross-cultural communication people are advised to speak clearly and_______.
A) loudly B) quietly C) slowly D) quickly
28. Negative questions should be avoided because_________.
A) they may cause misunderstandings in communication
B) one question should have one answer at one time
C) there are no such questions in some cultures
D) they are difficult to answer in some cultures
29. What are you advised to do if you are not sure whether you correctly understand something? ________.
A) Write down what you have heard and check
B) Encourage the listener to remind you.
C) Ask a double question to confirm.
D) Repeat what you have said.
30. According to the last paragraph, what is essential for cross-cultural communication? ________.
A) Being aware of your own potential.
B) Trying to reduce cultural misunderstandings.
C) Dreaming with more people from other countries.
D) Establishing a good relationship with people from other cultures.

Passage three
Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.
When choosing a bank, it’s all too easy to be attracted to the bank’s beautiful promises. But what lies behind these promises is more important. The most reliable banks are always those with the most solid character, and in this you’ll find Standard Chartered (渣打银行) to be the best choice for your international banking needs.
Our special skill and knowledge is reflected in the fact that we have been established for more than 130 years, with a proven record that assures your interests will be well-protected.
You’ll find that Standard Chartered offers a big variety of highly personal services. We have experienced bank officers, to help you grow and vary your investments.
Within our network, we offer you a choice of popular destinations, such as Hong Kong, India, London, Singapore, and a number of other locations- whichever suit your needs. You can deal directly with the country where you wish to have an account. Or you can contact your local branch for assistance. Either way, you are assured of absolute confidentiality(隐秘).
Contact any of the Personal Banking International Centers listed below. We’ll send you a brochure that describes our products, services and key destinations in more detail.
At Standard Chartered Personal Banking International, we think our solid, reliable personality is the key to helping you protect, vary and grow your wealth.

31. The first sentence of the passage actually means that, when choosing a bank, people tend to ______.
A) be attracted to its choices of services
B) rely too much on their banking needs
C) believe its beautiful promises
D) accept whatever it offers
32. Standard Chartered is considered the most reliable bank for _____.
A) its solid character
B) its beautiful promises
C) its international banking services
D) its special skill and knowledge
33. What does “a proven record (Line 2, Para.2)” most probably refers to? ________.
A) A satisfactory record of banking services
B) A well-organized accounting system
C) A list of skillful investment experts
D) A series of profitable interest rates
34. Standard Chartered Promises its customers _________.
A) to enjoy high interest rates
B) to open an account wherever they like
C) to keep their personal information as confidential
D) to contact the Personal Banking International Centers for them
35. The Personal Banking International Centers will send out a brochure which gives the details of _______.
A) the history of the bank
B) the banking services offered
C) the proven record of the bank
D) the information of the local branches

Passage four
Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.
Most Hong Kong students aged 12 to 25 spend less than an hour a week studying online. However, it is claimed that e-learning (网上学习) may not be as popular among teenagers as commonly supposed.
It a survey by the Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs Association, 55% of 785 young people in Hong Kong said they did not like e-learning.
“E-learning is not a very good system because it is so troublesome (麻烦旳), ” said Patrick, 17-year-old, recalling how his online homework disappeared because of a technical problem.
Patrick also said some classmates give their account numbers and passwords (密码) to others so they could help them finish their online homework.
Self-discipline (自律) is also necessary. In the survey, 34.3% of the teenagers said lack of self-discipline made it difficult for them to learn more from the Internet.
But the teenagers also discovered some advantages in e-learning.
About 41 percent of the teenagers said they work together with other Internet users in order to discuss their problems
Registered social worker Yuen Hin-sing said the effectiveness of e-learning is still not yet well supported by research data.
He called for more resources to study the effectiveness of online learning.（199）

36. According to the passage, more than half of the teenagers in the survey _____.
A) get used to e-learning online.
B) do not like e-learning online.
C) find e-learning online easy to handle.
D) help each other finish their online homework.
37. Because of a technical trouble, Patrick once had his online homework _______.
A) completed B) undone C) copied D) lost
38. Some teenagers give their account numbers and passwords to their classmates to ask them to _______.
A) help finish homework.
B) solve technical problems.
C) spend more time learning online.
D) find more learning resources online.
39. One advantage of e-learning found by the teenagers is that they can _______.
A) build up their self-discipline.
B) find the latest learning resources.
C) make friends with similar interests more easily.
D) discuss their problems with other Internet users.
40. According to Yuen Hin-sing, the effectiveness of e-learning ________.
A) has been ignored by some researchers.
B) has not yet been accepted by social workers.
C) is still not yet well supported by research results.
D) will be widely welcomed by most students and teachers.

Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)
Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For