高等学校英语应用能力考试B级真题试卷
Practical English Test for Colleges (PRETCO)
(Level B)
2004年1月高等学校英语应用能力考试(B级)实考试卷
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 responses. 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)t 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: Mr. Smith is not in. Could you please give him a message?
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.
[A] [B] [—] [D]
Now the test will begin.
1. A) He is working as a lawyer. C) He is living in a small town.
B) He has a big family. D) He is leaving by bus.
2. A) Yes, please give it to me. C) Sorry, I can't help you.
B) No, I can take it myself. D) Sure. Here you are.
3. A) Yes, you can drive it. C) Should I go with you?
B) No. Everything is fine. D) Take your time. There is no hurry.
4. A) Yes, I got it. C) It's interesting.
B) No, I don't have it. D) It begins at 6:00.
5. A) I don't like taking a taxi. C) I came here by bus.
B) It's difficult to park here. 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 center.
6. A) He had a class. C) He broke a glass.
B) He accepted a task. D) He took a bath.
7. A) She was happy. C) She was tired.
B) She was sad. D) She was sick.
8. A) It's hot. C) It's snowing.
B) It's cold. D) It's raining.
9. A) Difficult. C) Boring.
B) Exciting. D) Interesting.
10. A) Go to work. C) See a doctor.
B) Visit a friend. D) Take a rest.
Section C
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.
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 (病毒). But the old ideas are still very strong, and many people still follow them to 15 getting ill.
Part II Vocabulary & 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 center
16. It was in China the agreement was signed.
A) what C) where
B) which D) that
17. When the old lady is alone in the house, her dog makes her feel and relaxed.
A) safe C) healthy
B) lonely D) angry
18. It makes no difference to me Mr. Smith will come or not.
A) when C) that
B) whether D) how
19. It's reported that the police are the area for the criminal ( 罪犯 ).
A) processing C) searching
B) operating D) handling
20. He bought an expensive coat he had no job.
A) although C) unless
B) since D) till
21. She has her mind and is going to Canada instead of Japan.
A) exchanged C) decided
B) changed D) made
22. The the proposal is considered, the worse it appears.
A) carefully C) more carefully
B) much carefully D) most carefully
23. When applying for a job, you have to a resume.
A) get off C) put out
B) take away D) hand in
24. It is important that the committee about the project at once.
A) be informed C) will be informed
B) is informed D) being informed
25. He several jackets and finally picked out a blue one.
A) went on C) tried on
B) 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 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 that desk, please.
31. He seemed very young, but he was (real) older than ail 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 l
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
Tokyo (东京) is one of the most confusing cities in the world. Over 20 million people live and work in the Tokyo area, and many world 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.
36. 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
37. 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.
38. 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
39. 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.
40. 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 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task I. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.
An e-book, also known as an electronic (电子的) book, is an electronic version (版本) of a print book that you can download (下载) and read. What you need in order to read an e-book is an e-book Reader, which is a kind of free software used by your computer. Make sure you have the proper Reader before you download your e-book from the Internet. The software allows you to turn the words on the screen into proper size you like. It also helps you mm pages and change your choice of viewing. e-books 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 e-book, there is no waiting and no shipping or handling charges. The amount of rime it takes to download your e-book depends on the speed of your connection and the size of your e-book.
41. From this passage, we know that an e-book .
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 form of a book often found in libraries
D) can be downloaded by turning on the computer
42. The Ebo0k Reader is useful for .
A) turning a print book into an electronic version
B) developing an e-book in a portable computer
C) downloading an e-book from the Internet
D) finding fun alternatives to an e-book
43. From this passage, we can learn that .
A) reading an e-book involves a lot of trouble
B) the ordered e-books have to be shipped to you
C) you can order an e-book from the e-book Reader
D) travelers can create an e-book on a portable computer
44. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) An e-book can be obtained through the Internet.
B) The size of the words in an e-book cannot be changed.
C) An e-book is ordered in the same way as a print book.
D) One has to pay some money to get an e-book Reader.
45. Which of the following would be the best Title of the passage?
A) Choices of e-books
B) Advantages of e-books
C) Introduction to e-books
D) Importance of e-books
Task 3
Directions: The following is a passage about a business memo. After reading it, you are
required to complete the outline below it (No. 46 through No.50). You should write
your answers in no more than 3 words on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
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 tells the reader the key topic or topics the memo is about.
Business MemoFunction: 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 table 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