2007年12月高等學(xué)校英語應(yīng)用能力A級試題print

1、2007年12月高等學(xué)校英語應(yīng)用能力A級試題Part II Vocabulary and Structure (15 minutes)Section ADirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should mark the corresponding letter on the Ans

2、wer Sheet with a single line through the center.16. Although he did not feel well, he insisted _ going there together with us A、To B、On C、at D、for17. Ill ask Mr. Smith to ring you up _ he comes back to the office. A、When B、Where C、because D、although18.They regard _ as their duty to provide the best

3、service for their customers. A、this B、What C、it D、that19.Not until the day before yesterday _ to give a speech at the meeting . A、he agreed B、does he agree C、he agrees D、did he agree20._ up at the clock on the wall, the secretary found it was already midnight. A、Looking B、Look C、To look D、Looked21.T

4、he first textbook _ for teaching English as a foreign language came out in the 16th century. A、writing B、written C、to write D、to be written22.Young _ he is, he has proved to be an able salesman. A、that B、who C、as D、which23.I dont doubt _ the stock market will recover from the economic crisis. A、if B

5、、what C、that D、which24.In our company, great changes _ since the new manager came. A、took place B、take place C、will have taken place D、have taken place25.News came from the sales manager _ the new product had been selling well in the local market for three months. A、whose B、what C、which D、thatSectio

6、n BDirections: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26.Sandy made quite a number of (apply)_ for a management position but failed ever

7、y time.27.The graduates had a(cheer)_ farewell party before leaving the college.28.Karl probably(see)_ “Star Wars” several times for he knows every detail of the film.29.Believe it or not, when first (introduce)_ to Europe, tomato was thought to be poisonous.30.A telephone user may pay a fixed month

8、ly charge and(allow) _ to make an unlimited number of local calls in the month.31.I remember(see) _ you somewhere before ,but I cant tell the exact place.32.I dont think it necessary(discuss) _ the matter with him before the problem is settled.33.Since five managers are going to give their reports ,

9、the meeting(last) _ for at least two hours.34.Although he was(deep) _ hurt by what she said to him, he made no reply.35.35. It is strongly recommended that teachers (use) _ computers to assist in their classroom teaching.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Task 1Directions: After reading the

10、following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, marked 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.Melbourne, w

11、ith a population of over 3.5 million, is the second largest city in Australia. It is clean, safe, dynamic and exciting, and well known internationally for its universities and other educational institutions. The city has well-planned tree-lined wide streets and many beautiful parks and gardens. It h

12、as a good transport system of roads, buses, trains, and trams(電車). The La Trobe University(拉特羅布大學(xué)) campus is connected to the Central Business District by trams, express buses, and bus and train connections. Melbourne is a culturally rich city, and is home to large communities of people from all par

13、ts of Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The city is famous for its restaurants, theatres, music, opera, ballet, art, culture, and shops, and a lively and dynamic nightlife. Melbourne people are enthusiastic about sports, and the city hosts many famous international sports events. Near Melbourn

14、e there are beautiful coastlines with excellent beaches, national parks, forests, wineries(葡萄酒廠),winter snowfields and summer resorts. The climate is temperate and comfortable, with warm summers and cool winters. In summer, maximum daytime temperatures range from 26C to 36C,and in winter from 12C to

15、18C. The weather in Melbourne can be variable from day to day. In 2002, Melbourne was rate the worlds best city to live in by the Economist Intelligence Unit.36. Melbourne is well_known in the world for its _. A、large population B、educational institutions C、transports system D、beautiful parks and ga

16、rdens37. According to the passage,Melbourne is a city where_. A、rich people choose to live B、The best wine is produced C、Various cultures exist D、Asian food is popular38. Melbourne people are very interested in_ . A、sports B、sunbathing C、sightseeing D、traveling39. The word temperate in the sentence

17、The climate is temperate.(Line 14),most probably means _. A、hot B、mild C、dry D、cold40. The best title for the passage might be _. A、An Ideal Place for Shopping B、A City with the Best Climate C、The Worlds Best City to live in D、The Worlds Most Beautiful CityTask 2Directions: This task is the same as

18、Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Terms and Conditions of EmploymentThese terms and conditions should be read before you sign your contract.Salary: Your starting salary is: 15,000. This is reviewed annually.Hours: The normal hours of work are eight hours a day, M

19、onday through Friday. You will start work on Feb. 21, 2008. On the first morning, report to your line manager john Knight.Health and safety: Please read the safety regulations attached. If you have any questions, contact the health and safety officer, whose name is at the top of the regulation sheet

20、. If you have health problems, please inform the Senior Nurse, Chris Thomas. If you cannot work because of illness, please telephone the factory.Annual leave: During your first year of employment you are allowed twenty days leave. This should be arranged with your line manager.Overtime(加班): If you w

21、ork more than forty hours a week, you will be paid at the current overtime rate. Your line manager will keep a record of the overtime you work. If you work on public holidays, you will be paid at the current rates. If you prefer, time can be taken instead of extra pay for public holidays and overtim

22、e. Clothing: The Supplies Department provides overalls(工作服). Inform Supplies of your size two days before you need them. You can also order any other equipment you need for your job from Supplies.membership card full color mini-map thumbs up guide fact cards Rockwatch MagazineOur lively magazine is

23、mailed to members three times a year. They can read reports and news from around the world, and articles on everything from diamonds to dinosaurs(恐龍), earthquakes to erosion(水土流失).Rockwatch EventsWith each magazine you will receive a Rockwatch events calendar. Rocky activities suitable for families

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25、ch memberships. Watch is the biggest environmental action club for young people, with 100 groups across the country. You can join both clubs together by filling in the boxes in the membership form.41. According to the contract, the salary of the employee _ . A、is paid weekly B、is adjusted every quar

26、ter C、is re-examined from year to year D、is fixed for to whole contract period42. If employees have any health problem, they should _. A、telephone the factory B、inform the Senior Nurse C、report to their line manager D、contact the health and safety officer43. The line manager is responsible for _ . A

27、、giving a pay raise B、signing a contract C、arranging annual leave D、helping with personal affairs44. If employees work on public holidays, usually they will get _ . A、extra days off B、extra money C、a pay raise D、paid holidays45. When they need overalls for their job, employees should inform the Supp

28、lies Department of _ . A、the sizen B、the color C、the style D、the quantityTask 3Directions: The following is part of a job advertisement. 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 Answ

29、er Sheet correspondingly.INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALISTNOTE: Please submit your resume directly through this website, as well as emailing your resume as an attachment to us at JOB DESCRIPTION: Establishes and satisfies highly challenging and complex information systemSecurity (ISS)

30、requirements based upon the analysis of user, operational, policy, regulatory, and resource demands. Supports the development, implementation, and operation of ISS-enabling technologies, processes, and procedures into client systems and networks. Also requires an expert understanding of security pol

31、icy advocated by the U.S. Government including Department of Defense and other agencies, e.g., Treasury, as well as commercial best security practices.EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related fields.REQUIRED SKILLS: ISS Policy, Procedures, and Planning, RACF, LAN, LIFE CYCLE, Micro

32、soft NT, Network Security, Office Automation Tools.LOCATION: New Carrollton, Maryland or Falls Church, VirginiaCONTACT US AT: U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required for employment.A job advertisementPosition offered:(46) _Responsibilities: to establish and satis

33、fy:47)_ requirements.Qualifications: 1.(48) _degree 2.required skillsCitizenship required: U.S .Citizenship or(49)_Way of contact: by (50) _ Task 4Directions: The following is a list of terms frequently used in medical services. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (與等同

34、)those given in Chinese in the list below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A - reading, reference and copying B - staff only C - closed shelves for undergraduates D - information retrieval roomE - inter-library loan F - display &

35、reading room for new books G - multi-media reading room H - reference department officeI - novelty research J - lecture hall K - reading room for Chinese social books L - return depositM - reading room for Chinese social books N - title catalogue O - circulation for foreign booksP - card catalogue Q

36、 - periodicals and magazinesExample: (O) 外文書刊借閱(D) 信息檢索室51. 員工專用 多媒體閱覽室52. 參考書閱覽室 中文社科圖書閱覽室53. 報告廳 書名目錄54. 卡片目錄 新書展閱室55. 期刊雜志閱覽 館際互借Task 5Directions: There is an advertisement blow. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (No. 56 to No. 60). You should

37、 write your answers in no more than 3 words on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.S is provided to you by Cox Texas Newspapers. This visitor agreement is legally binding (有約束力的) between you and us. Please read this visitor agreement; by using this service, you accept its terms. The Interne

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40、ate. Please send such comments, including a copy of any material you wish to discuss to:Jim SmithGeneral ManagerS305 South Congress AvenueAustin, Texas 78704Phone: (512)912-2150Fax: (512)912-2926 Or e-mail us.56. Who are the two parties to the agreement?The provider of the website and it

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42、 about the website_ .60. What can visitors do when they find materials on the website inaccurate?They can send their comments to_ .Part IV Translation English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions: This part, numbered 61 to 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the fou

43、r sentences (NO. 61 to NO. 64) is followed by four choices of suggested Chinese translation marked A, B, C and D. Mark the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph (No. 65) in the corresponding space on the Translation / Composition

44、Sheet.61. The increase in sales of professional hair-care products indicates that consumers are paying as much attention to their hair as to their skin. A、專業(yè)護發(fā)產(chǎn)品的增加表名消費者既關(guān)心護發(fā)，也關(guān)心護膚。 B、專業(yè)護發(fā)產(chǎn)品銷量的增加表明消費者既重視護膚，也重視護發(fā)。 C、隨著沒發(fā)行業(yè)的發(fā)展，消費者越來越重視美發(fā)和護膚。 D、隨著沒發(fā)行業(yè)的發(fā)展，消費者認(rèn)為美發(fā)和護膚同等重要。62. Women would double their risk of suffering from lung cancer if they were exposed to 40 or more years of household tobacco smoke. A、婦女在家里吸煙長達(dá)40年或更長時間，她們患肺癌的痛苦就會加倍。 B、家庭婦女接觸油煙長達(dá)40年或更長時間