2003年12月考试全真试卷
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 give proper answers to questions. There are 5 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 centre.
1. A. He is leaving by bus. B. He has a big family.
C. He is living in a small town. D. He is working as a lawyer.
2. A. Sure. Here you are. B. Yes, please give it to me.
C. Sorry, I can't help you. D. No, I can take it myself.
3. A. Yes, you can drive it.
B. Should I go with you?
C. No, everything is fine.
D. Take your time. There is no hurry.
4. A. Yes, I got it. B. It's interesting.
C. No, I don't have it. D. It begins at 6:00.
5. A. It's a difficult to park here. B. I don't like taking a taxi.
C. I came here by bus. D. I agree with you.
Section B
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 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 centre.
6. A. He had a class. B. He broke a glass.
C. He accepted a task. D. He took a bath.
7. A. She was tired. B. She was sad.
C. She was happy. D. She was sick.
8. A. It's cold. B. It's hot.
C. It's snowing. D. It's raining.
9. A. Difficult. B. Exciting.
C. Interesting. D. Boring.
10. A. Visit a friend. B. Go to work.
C. Take a rest. D. See a doctor.
Section C
Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed on 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.
Many cultures have different ideas about why people catch colds. For example, in the United States, some people think that you can catch cold if your (11) get cold. So, mothers tell small children to wear (12) boots(靴子) in the winter. In other places, including parts of the Middle East, some people believe that strong winds cause colds. So, on trains and buses, people usually don't like to sit (13) open windows. In parts of Europe, some people think that wearing wet clothes will give you a cold. They say that after you go (14) , you should quickly put on dry clothes. Today, scientists know that colds are caused by viruses(毒). But the old ideas are still very strong, and many people still follow them to (15) getting ill.
Part II Vocabulary and Structure ( 15 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.
Section A
Directions: 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 Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
16. It was in China ______the agreement was signed.
A. that B. which C. where D. what
17. When the old lady is alone in the house, her dog makes her feel ______and relaxed.
A. healthy B. lonely C. safe D. angry
18. It makes no difference to me ______Mr. Smith will come or not.
A. when B. how C. that D. whether
19. It's reported that the police are ______the area for the criminal(罪犯).
A. processing B. searching C. operating D. handling
20. He bought an expensive coat ______he had no job.
A. unless B. since C. although D. till
21. She has ______her mind and is going to Canada instead of Japan.
A. changed B. exchanged C. decided D. made
22. The ______the proposal is considered, the worse it appears.
A. carefully B. much carefully
C. most carefully D. more carefully
23. When applying for a job, you have to ______a resume.
A. get off B. hand in C. put out D. take away
24. It is important that the committee ______about the project at once.
A. will be informed B. be informed
C. is informed D. being informed
25. He ______several jackets and finally picked out a blue one.
A. tried on B. went on C. took on D. got on
Section B
Directions: 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. It is never too late for anyone (learn) ______.
27. I want to rent a new apartment that is (comfortable) ______than this one.
28. Did you have any difficulty (get) ______a visa to Britain?
29. I have decided to accept their (invite) ______to pay a visit to their factory.
30. Give the application to the man (sit) ______at the desk, please.
31. He seemed very young, but he was (real) ______older than all of us.
32. As soon as I (get) ______home, it started to rain heavily.
33. John's performance in this exam made us feel rather (disappoint) ______.
34. If I (not drink) ______so much coffee yesterday afternoon, I would have been able to sleep well last night.
35. It was (luck) ______indeed for Mr. Fox to have changed his flight and arrived safe.
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 through 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 centre.
An ebook, also known as an electronic(电子的) book, is an electronic version(版本) of a print of book that you can download(下载) and read. What you need in order to read an ebook is an Ebook Reader, which is a kind of free software used by your computer. Make sure you have the proper Reader before you download your ebook from the Internet. The software allows you to turn the words on the screen into proper size you like. It also helps you turn pages and change your choice of viewing. Ebooks are a fun alternative to regular books. You can download them to any computer, including your portable(便携式) computer so you can take them with you when you travel, and create your own library of hundreds of titles. Best of all, when you order an ebook, there is no waiting and no shipping or handling charges. The amount of time it takes to download your ebook depends on the speed of your connection and the size of your ebook.
36. From this passage, we know that an ebook ______.
A. can be read by any reader who has a computer
B. should be read with the help of a special kind of software
C. is a print from of a book often found in libraries
D. can be downloaded by turning on the computer
37. Tile Ebook Reader is useful for ______.
A. turning a print book into an electronic version
B. developing an ebook in a portable computer
C. downloading an ebook from the Internet
D. finding fun alternatives to an ebook
38. From this passage, we can learn that ______.
A. reading an ebook involves a lot of trouble
B. the ordered ebooks have to be shipped to you
C. you can order an ebook from the Ebook Reader
D. travelers call create an ebook on a portable computer
39. Which of the following statements is true?
A. An ebook can be obtained through the Internet.
B. The size of the words in an Ebook cannot be changed.
C. An ebook is ordered in the same way as a print book.
D. One has to pay some money to get an Ebook Reader.
40. Which of the following would be the best Title of the passage?
A. Choices of Ebooks.
B. Advantages of Ebooks.
C. Introduction to Ebooks.
D. Importance of Ebooks.
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.
Tokyo is one of the most confusing cities in the world. Over 20 millions people live and work in the Tokyo area, and many famous companies have their offices there. But most streets don't have names. So how can you find your way in Tokyo?
Most people in Tokyo are very good at giving directions. They can usually explain how to get to their home or their office from the nearest train station. People in Tokyo often use maps when they give directions. Advertisements in newspapers or magazines, for example, usually have a small map to help you find the company. If you're going to visit someone's house, it's a good idea to ask the person to draw, or fax you, a map of the local area. If you get lost, the best idea is to go to a police station. In Japan, each neighborhood has a small police station, and the police officers there have a map of all the buildings in the area. Giving directions is an important part of their job.
41. Tokyo is a confusing city mainly because ______.
A. it has a very large population
B. most streets don't have names
C. people in Tokyo are bad at giving directions
D. too many famous companies have their offices there
42. What can one do if one is going to visit a Japanese in Tokyo?
A. One can wait for him at the nearest railway station.
B. One can put on an advertisement to inform him.
C. One can look at the newspaper for his address.
D. One can ask him to draw or send a map.
43. In Tokyo, the best way for you to find out directions is to ______.
A. ask a police officer for help
B. buy a map in a bookstore
C. go into someone's house and ask
D. get someone to draw a map for you
44. Why can the police help you to find out directions within a neighborhood?
A. They can fax you a map of the neighborhood.
B. They often visit each house in the neighborhood.
C. They know the name of each street in the neighborhood.
D. They have a map of all the buildings in the neighborhood.
45. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Traveling in Japan.
B. How to Draw a Map.
C. Finding Your Way in Tokyo.
D. The Largest City in the World.
Task 3
Directions:The following is a passage about a business memo. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 to 50 in the table below. For each blank, you should write in the table below in no more than 3 words.
The business memo(备忘录) is probably the most frequently used communication within a company. It is called an intra-company communication because it is used by people in their own company or organization. They change to letters, however, when they write messages to people who do not work for their company.
A memo creates a written record that may or may not be filed, depending on the receiver and the subject. As you know, spoken messages may be misunderstood or forgotten. A memo, however, becomes a record that does much to ensure the complete communication between the sender and the receiver.
The standard form of a memo frequently carries a pre-printed series of items: To, From, Date, and Subject. The first two items include the names of the receiver and the sender. A well-written subject line tell the reader the key topic or topics the memo is about.
Business Memo
Function: for communication within a (46)
Purpose: 1) to keep a (47)
2) to (48) the complete communication
Items involved: 1) Receiver
2) (49)
3) Date
4) (50)
Task 4
Directions: The following is a newspaper directory (指南): "The Employment Guide". After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与...... 等同) 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--Banking
B--Business Opportunity
C--Career
D--Continuing Education
E--Computers
F--Customer Service
G--Drivers
H--Employment Agencies
I--General
J--Government Opportunities
K--Insurance
L--Management
M--Medical Treatment
N--Office
O--Restaurant/Hotel
P--Sales
Q--Services
R--Skilled/Technical
51．( )销售 ( )医疗
52．( )职业介绍所 ( )客户服务
53．( )商业机会 ( )管理
54．( )饭店/旅馆 ( )银行业
55．( )继续教育 ( )概述
Task 5
Directions:The following is a book advertisement. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (No. 56 through No. 60). You should write your answers in no more than 3 words on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
REA's Problem Solver Books
·Designed to save students hours of time in finding solutions to problem
·Included every type of problems that might be given in exams
·All problems are worked out with detailed step-by-step illustrations(说明)
·They are essential supplements to all class texts
·Over 1,000 pages in each book
·Each book is the first of its kind ever produced in its field
Outlines of each book are given on the inside pages of this announcement.
If books cannot be ordered through your teacher, use the ordering form attached to this announcement and mail it directly to us at REA (Research & Education Association). REA makes it a point to fill orders from teachers and students immediately. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, you may return the book within 30 days after you receive it, and we will give you a full refund(退款).
56. What can you find in REA's Problem Solver Books?
______to the problems.
57. What kind of problems can be found in the book?
Those that may be given in ______.
58. How thick is the book?
More than ______.
59. What should you do if yo cannot get the book from your teacher?
You may use the ______attached to the announcement.
60. What's the time limit for you to get a full refund?
Within ______after you receive the book.
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 four sentences (No. 61 to No. 64) is followed by four choices of suggested translation marked A, B, C and D. Make the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph (No. 65 ) in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
61. He owed his success to luck more than capacity.
A．他的成功有运气成分，但更有能力因素。
B．他把自己的成功归因于运气而不是能力。
C．他赢得成功是幸运的，运气大于能力。
D．他成功是靠能力而不是运气。
62. It is quite common that customers don't bargain about prices in that city.
A．常见的是城市的顾客不会讨价还价。
B．那个城市的顾客不讨价还价，这是常见的。
C．顾客不大会弄清楚那个城市的商品价格。
D．那个城市的顾客买东西不看价钱，这太普遍了。
63. There is not quite so much activity in the stock exchange.
A．股票交易活动不是很多。
B．股票交易没有那么多赚头。
C．股票交易所里交易不怎么活跃。
D．股票交易活动不像过去那么多。
64. With more channels, we will get more high-quality programmes and also more "rubbish".
A．有了更多的频道，我们会有更多高质量的节目，也有更多“垃圾节目”。
B．我们之所以获得较多的好节目和“垃圾节目”是因为频道增加了。
C．随着频道的增加，我们会得到更多高质量和低质量的程序。
D．我们开辟更多渠道的目的是要出精品，消除废品。
65. Shopping in IKEA is different. Our idea is to offer you a place where you can enjoy shopping without interruption by others. IKEA has developed a set of shopping systems to help you during the whole shopping process. You may find most of the information you need through shopping guides, signs, price tags and catalogues, and of course our sales staff will be available if you need any help.
注：IKEA宜家(家居商场)；catalogue产品目录
______
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______
Part V Writing ( 25 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to fill in an Application Form according to the following instructions given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
说明：请以中国学生张锦秋(女)的身份填写下列表格。
具体信息如下：
出生年月：1982年10月16日
联系地址：燕京市虹桥路496号
电话：010—67289879
个人详细情况：本人目前学历，学习英语的目的和经历，我的英语强项和弱项，希望在哪方面加强，等等。
Test Preparation Course Application Form
Family Name: ______First Name(s): ______
Date of Birth: ______Nationality: ______
Sex: ______Telephone Number: ______
Address: ______
Please write about your current education, your strengths and weaknesses in English and your experience in English learning. (about 50 words)
______
______
______
答案：
2003年12月考试全真试卷答案
1. What does Mr. Brown do for a living?
2. Bill, may I use your dictionary?
3. Is there anything wrong with the car?
4. Hi, Nancy, what do you think of the movie?
5. Why did you come by taxi instead of driving your own car?
6. M: I'm sorry. I've broken a glass.
W: Oh, you should be more careful!
Q: What did the man do?
7. M: Mary, what do you think of your first day in the office?
W: Everyone helped me, and I felt great!
Q: How did the woman feel about her first day in the office?
8. M: What a terrible day, isn't it?
W: Yeah, we haven't had such cold weather for a long time.
Q: What do we know about the weather?
9. W: Does John like his physics lessons?
M: He thinks they are not interesting.
Q: What does John think about the physics lessons?
10. W: You look so tired, Joe. You'd better go home and have a rest.
M: Thank you! I think I'll take your advice.
Q: What will Joe probably do?
Section C
Many cultures have different ideas about why people catch colds. For example, in the United States, some people think that you can catch cold if your feet get cold. So, mothers tell small children to wear warm boots (靴子) in the winter. In other places, including parts of the, Middle East, some people believe that strong winds cause colds. So, on trains and buses, people usually don't like to sit next to open windows. In parts of Europe, some people think, that wearing wet clothes will give you a cold. They say that after you go swimming, you should quickly put on dry clothes. Today, scientists know that colds are caused by viruses(病毒). But the old ideas are still very strong, and many people still follow them to avoid getting ill.
Part I Listening Comprehension
Section A
1．D
[分析] What does sb．do?用于询问某人的职业。for a living是“谋生”的意思。回答做什么工作只有D项符合。A项他是乘车离开的；B项他有一个大家庭；C项他生活在一个小镇上均与问题不符。
2．A
[分析] May I…?是征求对方同意时使用的句型。只有答案A项最符合题意。
3．C
[分析] Is there any thing wrong with…?是对异样情况的询问，C项一切还好与问题相符。
4．B
[分析] What do you think of…?用于询问对方对于某事物的感受。意为“你认为……怎么样?”。只有B项符合逻辑。A项是的，我明白了；C项，不，我没有；D项六点开始均与问题不符。
5．A
[分析] 根据why，以及“by taxi instead of driving your own car”，可判断此题是询问对方为何乘坐租车而没有自己开车来的原因，只有A项的回答与问题相符。B项我不喜欢乘坐出租车；C项我坐车来这的；D项我同意你的观点均与问题不符。