2023年高等学校英语应用能力考试A级模拟真题及答案.doc

6月高等学校英语应用能力考试(PRETCO)-06-A

Part I Listening Comprehension ( 15 minutes)

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. B
A) The man can have a room with a shower.
B) The man can’t have a room at present.
C) The man should come tomorrow.
D) The man booked a double room.

2. C
A) At the post office.
B)At the bank
C) In the street.
D)In the office.

3. A
A) Go camping.
B)Go sightseeing.
C)Go shopping.
D)Go skating.

4. D
A) Frozen foods.
B)Sports goods.
C) Office equipment.
D)Household appliances.

5. A
A) Complaining about the mobile phone.
B) Asking about the price of the mobile phone.
C) Comparing the models of the mobile phone.
D) Inquiring about the functions of the mobile phone.

Section B
Directions: 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 1

6. A
A) A job related to computers.
B)A job related to designin9.
C) A job related to marketing.
D)A job related to advertising.

7. D
A) Ask for an interview.
B)Look for a well-paid joB)
C) Write an application letter.
D)Try some advertising companies.

Conversation 2

8. B
A) She has forgotten the man’s address.
B) She cannot meet the man this afternoon.
C) She has suddenly fallen ill with a bad colD)
D) She cannot attend the training course this week.

9. A
A)Visit an important client.
B)Go to a department store.
C)Attend a sales meeting.
D)Move to a new office.

10. C
A) At 1 p.m.tomorrow.
B)At 2 p.m.today.
C)At 3 p.m.tomorrow.
D)At 4 p.m.today.

Section C

Directions: 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 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 does the speaker think of his working conditions?
He thinks that the working conditions are ________________ .

12.How many hours does the speaker work every week?
________________ .

13.How does the speaker spend his holiday in winter?
He usually takes one week to ________________ .

14.What system did the company introduce last year?
It introduced a flexible ________________ system.

15.When can the speaker start his work in the morning?
Any time between ________________ .

答案：
11. really good
12. 38 hours
13. travel abroad
14. working time
15. eight and nine

Part II Vocabulary and 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. Our company’s visitors decided to stay in our city for ____ two days as they wanted to have a look around.
A)other
B)the other
C)another
D)other’S
答案：C

17. According to the time table, the train for Beijing ____ at 9:10 P.m.from Monday to Friday.
A)was leaving
B)is leaving
C)leaves
D)has left
答案：C

18.The new drug will not be put on the market ____ it has proved safe on humans.
A)if
B)until
C)since
D)when
答案：B

19.Students are expected to pay the loan back ____ they are earning enough.
A)so far as
B)now that
C)even if
D)as soon as
答案：B

20.Immigrants have to adapt themselves culturally and physically to the new surroundings ____ they have moveD)
A)on which
B)by which
C)into which
D)from which
答案：C

21.The proposal ____ at the meeting now is of great importance to our department.
A)being discussed
B)to be discussing
C)having discussed
D)discussing
答案：A

22.It was because of his good performance at the interview ____ he got the job with the big company.
A)so
B)what
C)that
D)while
答案：C

23.It is reasonable for people to pursue a career in fields related ____ their favorite hobbies.
A)on
B)for
C)at
D)to
答案：D

24.There is no evidence ____ he was on the site of the murder.
A)where
B)that
C)which
D)how
答案：B

25.Only when we hurried to the airport ____ the flight was cancelleD)
A)we found
B)did we find
C)have we found
D)we have found
答案：B

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.Nowadays, electronic(pay) ________ is a more convenient way to pay for purchases than cash and checks.

27.Most of the high school students who(interview) ________ yesterday believed that they should continue with their education.

26.Nowadays, electronic(pay) ________ is a more convenient way to pay for purchases than cash and checks.

27.Most of the high school students who(interview) ________ yesterday believed that they should continue with their education.

28.According to the survey(conduct) ________ recently, 52% of American business people booked their business travel online last year.

29.The(grow) ________ of online shopping is producing a fundamental change in consumer behavior.

30.The total output of this factory(double) ________ since it was put into operation in .

31.It is the(responsible) ________ of the Human Resources Department to employ new staff members.

32.It was reported that the(injure) ________ people were taken to the hospital immediately after the accident.

33.The bank refused(accept) ________ my application for the loan because they weren’t convinced by my business plan.

34.It’S important to realize how(quick) ________ this disease can spread over the globe.

35.Of all the marketing plans proposed at the meetin9, this one is believed to be the(practical) ________.

答案：26. payment
27. were interviewed
28. conducted
29. growth
30. has doubled
31. responsibility
32. injured
33. to accept
34. quickly
35. most practical

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.

College is a place to explore many possibilities；you really can’t do it all-unless you manage your time wisely.Here are some tips I have found very helpful for managing my time and maximizing my study efforts：

1.Determine your goals.What do you want to get out of a college education? Academic(学术旳) knowledge? Leadership experience within a club? Decide what is most important to you.Then devote proportionate(成比例旳) amounts of time to those efforts.

2.Plan aheaD)You may think you Call keep everything in your head, but as the activities on your schedule start piling up, making a schedule can really help organize even little tasks.

3.Study at strategic(关键旳) times.Don’t wait until you’re falling asleep to study.Study first.Save those e—mails to check later, because tasks that don’t require much energy and attention can still be done when you’re tired.

4.Motivate(鼓励) yourself! You know that TV show you’ve been dying to see, or that game of chess you’ve been waiting all week to challenge your friend to. These and many other special activities can be used for motivation.Promise yourself that you’ll force yourself to work efficiently.(Don’t rush through the assignment, though.)

5.Take a nap.Sometimes even a 20-minute nap in the afternoon will give you the extra energy you need to get through the day.

36.We need to play ahead in order to ________ .
A)keep a record of all the events
B) better organize our activities
C)store everything in our head
D) pile up little tasks neatly
答案：B

37.Strategic times are best for us to ________ .
A)save energy
B)check e-mails
C)study efficiently
D)organize activities
答案：C

38.Which of the following could be used as a motivation to do our assignments?
A)Remembering our urgent tasks.
B)Any activities we’re eager to do.
C)Taking a break in the afternoon.
D)The promise to study efficiently.
答案：B

39.What can help us to keep refreshed throughout the day?
A)Doing some physical exercise.
B)Taking a short nap in the afternoon.
C)Rushing through some assignments.
D)Playing a game of chess with a friend.
答案：B

40.Which of the following could be the best title for this article?
A)Study Habits and Time Management
B)Business Management and Leadership
C)University Education and Campus Life
D)Life Goals and Academic Development
答案：A

Task 2

Directions: This task is the same as Task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.

Welcome to our small business set-up guide, providing all the information you need to start your business on a healthy, solid basis.

From choosing the right name for you company and making your first business plan, through to up-to-date taxation(税务) advice, banking and insurance tips, each subject is discussed in the guide.

We also look at the vital characteristics you'll need to survive in business.Determination and originality(原创性) are key.Equally, so is the ability to organize your time and to put in the required effort during the early days.

As with any new business, success can never be guaranteed, but our aim is to reduce the difficulties involved in setting up a business on your own.We’ll forewarn you of the most common problems, including failure to research your market in sufficient detail and not setting aside enough funds for tougher financial times.

Starting up even the smallest business can be challenging.But take comfort in the fact that you are not alone.In fact, of the four million businesses currently in operation in the UK, more than 99.3％ are classified as“small, ”with fewer than 50 employees.

In order to keep this guide as brief as possible, where we’ve not had enough room to include every detail, you’ll find a link taking you to the most relevant(有关旳) articles.

Good luck with your business idea!

41. This guide is intended to help people to ____ .
A)cope with an economic crisis
B)start a new small busincess
C)raise funds for a new firm
D)build up public relations
答案：B

42. What are most important for a business to survive?
A)Banking and insurance services.
B)Reaearch and business plannin9.
C)Organization and management.
D)Determination and originality.
答案：D

43. What does the word“forewarn”(Line 2, ParA)4) mean?
A)Deal with.
B)Argue with.
C)Advise beforehand.
D)Give instructions to.
答案：C

44. What kind of businesses are regarded as“smallin the UK?
A)Those with fewer than 50 employees.
B)Those with only two or three owners.
C)Those with a loan of 99.3％in their capital.
D)Those with an output value less than ￡4 million.
答案：A

45. More information about how to start a small business is available by ____ .
A)contacting the writer in person
B)linking to other relevant articles
C)reading the advertising brochures
D)communicating with other readers
答案：B

Task 3

Directions: The following is an announcement.After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.

How to write contact details in your CV?

Print your name in large letters at the top of the page.You don’t have to write“Curriculum Vitae" across the top, as we know what it is, and what we need to know is who you are.

Make it as easy as possible for prospective(未来旳) employers to talk to you, so include Your address, email, and mobile phone number.If you are posting your CV on a website, then remember basic web security and just use an email address, You do not have to include your home phone, and take care with work numbers and emails.

You do not need to give any personal information such as date of birth, marital status, disabilities, health and details of parents or children. There is no need to include a photograph unless it is requested.

How to write contact details in your CV

Top of page: -46- your name in large letters
Items:
To be included: 1) -47-
2) -48-
3) mobile phone number
Not to be included: 1) -49-, such as date of birth
2) -50- unless it is requested

答案：46. print
47. your address
48. email
49. personal information
50. a photograph

Task 4

Directions: The following is a list of terms related to Security.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 -- Supply agreement B -- Trade agreement
C -- Long-term contract D -- Sales contract
E -- Cash price F -- Contract law
G -- Fixed price H -- Late payment
I -- Paying bank J -- Port of arrival
K -- Prompt shipment L -- Cash against delivery
M -- Letter of credit N-Advice of delivery
O -- Advice note P -- Notice of claim
Q -- Port of delivery

Examples；(L) 交货付款 (N) 到货通知书
51.( ) 现金价格 ( ) 销售协议
52.( ) 到达港 ( ) 供货协议
53.( ) 逾期付款 ( ) 索赔通知
54.( ) 贸易协定 ( ) 信用证
55.( ) 固定价格 ( ) 即期装运

答案：51. ED 52. JA 53. HP 54. BM 55. GK

Task 5

Directions: The following is a business letter.After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 to No.60) that f