2023年6月高等学校英语应用能力考试B级真题1.doc

2019年6月高等学校英语应用能力考试B级真题(1)
2017年6月

Part I Listening (25 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 give proper responses. There are 7 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The 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.
Example: You will hear:
You will read: A) I’m not sure.
B) You’re right.
C) Yes, certainly.
D) That’s interesting.
From the question we learn that the speaker is asking the listener to leave a message. Therefore, C) Yes, certainly 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) Let’s have a break. C) Don’t mention it.
B) This way, please. D) No, thank you.
2. A) On Monday. C) Take it easy.
B) John Smith. D) It’s too late.
3. A) How do you do? C) Yes, please.
B) It doesn’t matter. D) Mind your step.
4. A) I’m afraid not. C) Hurry up.
B) Never mind. D) Have a good time.
5. A) Go ahead, please. C) I’d love to.
B) Yes, I am. D) He’s from China.
6. A) Oh, I see. C) It’s over there.
B) Here it is. D) Yes, of course.
7. A) Go on, please. C) Sure, I will.
B) Two dollars. D) Here you are.

Section B
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 7 recorded dialogues in it After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues 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. Now listen to the dialogues.

8. A) About 150 years old. C) About 115 years old.
B) About 120 years old. D) About 100 years old.
9. A) Boring. C) Interesting.
B) Difficult. D) Satisfactory
10. A) Its location. C) Its population.
B) Its development. D) Its history.
11. A) It is modern. C) It is small.
B) It is crowded. D) It is quiet.
12. A) She is in poor health. C) She hasn’t enough money.
B) She failed a test. D) She hasn’t got any offer.
13. A) Show his ID card. C) Write a report.
B) Fill in a form. D) Pay some money.
14. A) She has her leg broken. C) She feels a back pain.
B) She fell from a bicycle. D) She has got a headache.

Section C
Directions: In this section, there are 2 recorded conversations. After each conversation, there are 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. Now listen to the conversations.

Conversation 1
15. A) An apartment with a good view. C) An apartment on the ground floor.
B. An apartment of two-bedrooms . D) An apartment with central heating.
16. A) Near a subway station. C) In the downtown.
B) Near a hotel. D) In the suburbs.

Conversation 2
17. A) To have better opportunities. C) To work fewer hours.
B) To improve his skills. D) To get a higher salary.
18. A) For six years. C) For three years.
B) For five years. D) For two years.
19. A) A professor. C) An engineer.
B) A manger. D) A designer.

Section D
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 three times. During the second reading, 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. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.

First of all, “Thank you for 20 us to such a wonderful party”. I think the music is 21 , the food and wine are very nice, and the people here are all very kind. Also we’ve enjoyed meeting and 22 23 and make next year another great one together. Thank you again for the party. We’ve really had 24 .

Part II Structure (10 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct correct and meaningful sentences. It consists of 2 sections.

Section A
Directions: ), B), C) and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

25 It was not until yesterday ________they decided to re-open the business talk.
A) when C) that
B) which D) as
26. We have to ________the cost of setting up a new hospital in that area.
A) work out C) fill up
B) put on D) carry on
27. We need to ________an eye on all the activities to make sure that people stay safe.
A) catch C) take
B) keep D) bring
28. The local government has always placed a strong emphasis ________education and vocational training.
A) with C) on
B) for D) to
29. Don’t take the wrong turn before you ________the railway station.
A) have C) keep
B) run D) reach
30. The team doesn’t mind ________at weekends as long as they can finish the task.
A) worked C) to work
B) working D) work
31. ________team members are from all over the country.
A) whose C) which
B) that D) what
32. The meeting room is so small that it can hold 20 people ________.
A) at last C) at most
B) at first D) at once
33. She gave us a detailed ________ of the local government’s new health-care proposal.
A) impression C) education
B) explanation D
34. Linda ________.
A) finishes C) had finished
B) has finished D) will have finished

Section B
Directions:

35. We were impressed by the (suggest) ________ you made at yesterday’s meeting.
36. The (long) ________ Charles has lived in this city, the more he likes it.
37. If you want to learn some terms related to your field, you will find this book might be (help) ________.
38. No one is allowed (smoke) ________ in public buildings according to the new regulations.
39. The new president (ask) ________ some tough questions by the reporter in the interview yesterday.

Part III (35 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 40 to 44. 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.

Notice of Baggage Inspection (检查)
To protect you and your fellow passengers, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is required by law to inspect all checked baggage. As part of this process, some bags are opened and inspected. Your bag was among those selected for inspection.
During the inspection, your bag and its contents may have been searched for prohibited (违禁的) ed, the contents were returned to your bag.
If the TSA security officer was unable to open your bag for inspection because it was locked, the officer may have been forced to break the locks on your bag. TSA sincerely regrets having to do this. However, TSA is not responsible for damage to your locks resulting from this necessary security measures.
For packing tips and suggestions on how to secure your baggage during your next trip, please visit: .

40. According to the passage, TSA is required to inspect your baggage
A) with your written permission
B) at the request of police
C) by airlines
D) by law
41. According to the notice, the purpose of the inspection is to __________.
A) find all overweight baggage
B) search for prohibited items
C) charge custom duties
D) check damaged items
42. After the inspection, the contents in your bag would ___________.
A) be delivered to your address
B) be given to you in person
C) be returned to your bag
D) be kept at the airport
43. If your bag is locked, the TSA security officer may have to __________.
A) break the locks
B) hand it over to police
C) give up the inspection
D) ask you to open the bag
44. If the locks of your bag are damaged because of the inspection, TSA will ________.
A) pay for the damage
B) buy you a new lock
C) not be responsible for it
D) not inspect it in your next trip

Task 2
Directions: The following is a poster. After reading it, you will find 3 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 45 to 47. 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.

Notes: docent (博物馆等场所的)讲解员

45. How long does the docent training program last?
A) Four weeks
B) Six weeks
C) Eight weeks
D) Ten weeks
46. To apply for the program, you should ______.
A) first download an application form
B) be good at working with animals
C) be an experienced public speaker
D) first pay a visit to the lab
47. To attend the program, you must be at least__________.
A) 14 years old
B) 16 years old
C) 18 years old
D) 20 years old

Task 3
Directions: Read the following passage is about a survey conducted by Corvallis Clinic(in no more than 3 words) in the table below. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.

Thank you for selecting the Corvallis Clinic (诊所) us evaluate (评价) our services and improve our care.
be kept confidential (保密). A postage-paid reply envelop is enclosed for your convenience. If you have any questions about this survey, please call our Service Center at 541-754-1374.

Patient’s Survey
Survey conducted by: Corvallis Clinic
Aim of the survey: to deliver the highest possible level of service

1) helping to evaluate the clinic’s 48 ;
2) helping to improve the clinic’s 49
50
Enclosure: a 51 reply envelop
Contact: to call Service Center at 52

Task 4
Direction: The following is a list of terms used in Safety Management. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should mark the corresponding letter in order of the numbered blanks, 53 through 57, on the Answer Sheet.

A ---------------- Warning equipment
B ---------------- Accident management
C ---------------- Protection measures
D ---------------- Risk assessment
E ---------------- Administrative controls
F ---------------- Detection technique
G ---------------- Failure analysis
H ---------------- Responsible person
I ---------------- Harmful substances
J ---------------- Protection devices
K ---------------- Accident statistics
L ---------------- Safety standards
M ---------------- Accident promotion
N ---------------- Monitoring system
O ---------------- Special operation
P ---------------- Medical aid
Q ---------------- Emergency rescue

Examples: (Q) 应急救援 (D) 风险评估
53. ( ) 事故统计 ( ) 检测技术
54. ( ) 报警设备 ( ) 医疗救护
55. ( ) 有害物质 ( ) 管理控制
56. ( ) 保护措施 ( ) 责任人
57. ( ) 特殊作业 ( ) 失效分析

Task 5
Direction: Read the following passage (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.

ITaP Instructional Lab Etiquette（守则）
² Thisned off while inside the lab.
² Group studying--- limit group studying to non-busy times. Give chairs t
² s left idle (空闲状态的) for more than 10 minutes will be reset to the log-in screen.
² Printouts are limited to 10-minute printing time—break large print jobs into smaller print jobs.
² Customer’s forms or paper are not permitted in ITap printers---this can damage the printers.
²

58. What should you do with your cell phones while you are inside the lab?
You should _______ your cell phones.
59. When can you do your group studying in the lab?
At _________________ times.
60. Why should you break large print jobs into smaller ones?
Because printouts are limited to ______________ printing time.
61. Why are the customer’s forms or paper not permitted in ITap printers?
They can __________________.
62. Wh?
During the lab hours of ____________________ with no classes scheduled.

Part IV Translation-English into Chinese (25 minutes)
Directions: This part, numbered 63 to 67, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (No. 63 to No. 66) is followed by

63. The healthcare and social assistant sector will account for almost a third of the job growth from 2012 to 2022.
A) 从2012年至2022年,从事医疗保健工作的员工将占社会救助业的三分之一。
B）从2012年至2022年,医疗保健和社会救助业几乎将占就业增长的三分之一。
C）从2012年至2022年,医疗保健和社会救助业将会占到三分之一的就业岗位。
64. Regardless of your line of work, sending business invitations will certainly be something you will face from time to time.
A）无论你从事哪个行业,发业务邀请函必然是你时不时要遇到的事情。
B）只要你从事这个业务,就摆脱不了需要经常去处理商务函电等事项。
C）不管从事的是哪一个行当,你经常要做的一件事就是收发邀请函。

A）本公司重视与管理层和服务人员的沟通,建立良好的合作关系。
B）本公司为已与我们建立良好贸易合作关系的客户提供特殊的服务。
C）本公司特别致力于建立管理层与员工之间良好的沟通与合作关系。
66. If you need any help in starting a business, our team will be right here for you.
A）如果你需要创业,我们团队就可以在此给你提供帮助。
B）你在创业中如需任何帮助,我们团队会随时为你提供。
C）如果你创业失败,我们团队将会帮助你重新制订计划。

67. Many items may be dangerous goods and could cause serious accidents when mailed. It is your responsibility to ensure that your parcel does not contain any dangerous goods. With your cooperation, accidents can be prevented. You could be held responsible if an accident occurred. If you wish to know whether you can mail a certain item, please call Customer Service at 1-800-267-1177.

Part V Writing (25 minutes)
Directions: the Guest Experience Card
说明：假定你是张建林,根据所给内容填写下列顾客意见反馈表。
顾客姓名：张建林
顾客邮址：z
抵达日期：2017年6月15日
抵达时间：上午11：30
内容：
酒店员工非常友好,提供了良好的服务,尤其是一位名叫John Chen的员工。
酒店的房间干净整洁,餐厅的食物美味可口,住店的体验很不错。
但是酒店里市中心较远,建议酒店增设从酒店到地铁站的班车（shuttle bus）,为客人提供方便。

Guest Experience Card
We value your feedback
Name: (1)
Email address: (2)
Date of visit: (3)
Time of visit: (4)
Did our Team Members exceed your expectation? __Yes_ If yes,
Please provide th