2016年12月高等学校英语应用能力b级真题

高等学校英语应用能力考试2016年12月B级真题（a卷）

Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4sections.

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) Sorry, he’s not in. C) Try again, please.

B) Here you are. D) Thank you.

2. A) Nice to see you. C) No, I don’t.

B) See you later. D) Take care.

3. A) See you next time. C) You are welcome.

B) No, thanks. D) Press the button here.

4.A) Over there. C) I like Chinese food.

B) Yes, I do. D) Tomorrow morning.

5.A) Never mind. C) Only a week.

B) Certainly. D) My pleasure.

6.A) On the Internet. C) By bus.

B) She’s very nice. D) It’s far away.

7.A) We are busy. C) It’s expensive.

B) Take it easy. D) He’s very kind.

Section B

Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 7 recorded dialogues in it. After each conversation, 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) Earth Day. C) Father’s Day.

B) Mother’s Day. D) Thanksgiving Day.

9.A) Flight numbers. C) Banking services.

B) Bus schedules. D) Office hours.

10.A) How to book a flight. C) When to hand in the form.

B) Where to sign the name. D) Whom to ask for help.

11.A) From newspapers. C) From magazines.

B) From the sales department. D) From the website.

12.A) The development plan. C) Sales of a new product.

B) the market share. D) Costs of advertising.

13.A) When to get the orders. C) How to pay for the goods.

B) Where to obtain the price list. D) Whom to contact.

14.A) It has over 500 employees. C) It has several branches.

B) It was started in 1998. D) It is located in Beijing.

Section C

Directions: In this section there are 2 recorded conversations. 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.

Now listen to the conversations.

Conversion 1

15.A) Making a sales plan. C) Doing a market survey.

B) Preparing an annual report. D) Writing a business letter.

16.A) It costs much less. C) Most old people like it.

B) It saves time. D) Most young people like it.

Conversion 2

17.A) He has got a summer job. C) He has just visited a park.

B) He has lost his job. D) He has been to the beach.

18.A) A sales person. C) A manager assistant.

B) A tour guide. D) A computer programmer.

19.A) Because the salary is too low.

B) Because the company is too small.

C) Because she has to travel abroad frequently.

D) Because a tour guide has to work long hours.

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.

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen!

First of all, I’d like to 20 a sincere welcome to you all, the new comers of our company. As you know, our company is one of the top 50 companies in the country and has a history of more than 100 years. I think you must 21 being a member of such a great company. But we cannot 22 tradition alone. We need new employees with new knowledge and creative 23 .

I would like to welcome you 24 , and from today, let’s begin to work together.

Part II Vocabulary & 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: In this section, there are 10 incomplete statements here. 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.

25. Their talks next week are expected to focus business management.

A) on B) with C) in D) of

26. There are no openings at present, so the company will not anybody.

A) handle B) lead C) hire D) dismiss

27. I wanted to know when and where we should our assignments.

A) set back B) fall into C) take off D) hand in

28. We considered to California at first, but decided not to in the end.

A) move B) moving C) to move D) moved

29. Australia has its own identity, which is very different from that of Britain.

A) busy B) central C) capable D) cultural

30. The Internet allows rural school children about what is happening in the world.

A) to learn B) learning C) learn D) learned

31. The grocery store has been closed down since no one wanted to the business.

A) put up B) give off C) take over D) bring about

32. The CEO said that it would never be late to apologize for its poor service.

A) much B) too C) so D) very

33. The president gave a detailed of his proposal at the meeting.

A) explanation B) search C) balance D) word

34. Last year the employees in our department were so busy they were not able to take a vacation.

A) which B) what C) who D) that

Section B

Directions: There are 5 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.

35. (Surprising) , the team was able to finish the task two weeks ahead of schedule.

36. The designers from our firm are ready (assist) you throughout the whole process.

37. It seems to me that his solution is much (effective) than mine.

38. Your strong determination to improve services has left a deep (impress) on us.

39. We are pleased to have you visit us and look forward to (meet) you next week.

Part III Reading Comprehension (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, number 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.

What can E-medical (E-med) offer?

We offer advices with your own private online doctor by e-mail or phone. If we cannot sort out your problems in that manner, we can refer you to a specialist (专家) in the field you need for further investigations or examinations.

What if you cannot make a diagnosis (诊断) by e-mail?

When we receive your e-mail and the doctor feels that he needs to speak to you to discuss your problems, he will call you immediately and we can help you that way.

But if we feel it is necessary, we may ask you to have a video consultation to make a diagnosis or to treat you, or even refer you to a specialist.

What about medical investigations?

If you need further medical investigations to work towards a diagnosis, such as blood tests or scans (扫描), your E-med doctor can usually refer you to a hospital in London. Other medical investigations can also be arranged remotely. The result will be sent to your E-med doctor, who can then advise you on what to do next.

40. We can learn from the passage that E-med service provides medical advices ____________.

A) through a doctor’s visit

B) at a community hospital

C) from a medical center

D) by email or phone

41. If E-med service is unable to find out your problems, you will be __________.

A) sent to a community hospital

B) asked to wait for a solution

C) referred to a specialist

D) given further advices

42. If necessary, the E-med doctor will ask you to __________.

A) pay him a personal visit

B) have a video consultation

C) have an immediate operation

D) pay for the service in advance

43. The E-med doctors will refer the patients to a hospital in London if _________.

A) medical investigations cannot be arranged

B) they think that further diagnosis is needed

C) patients insist on being sent to the hospital

D) patients are not satisfied with the diagnosis

44. Which of the following can be used as a title of the passage?

A) E-medical Service

B) Video Medical Consultation

C) Traditional Medical Diagnosis

D) Remote Medical Investigation

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.

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45. What is advertised in the poster?

A) A language training program.

B) A youth internship program.

C) A summer camp program.

D) A volunteer program.

46. By joining the program, the applicants will __________.

A) improve communication skills

B) obtain a chance to go abroad

C) gain career experience

D) get a diploma

47. How many hours will the applicants work each week?

A) 16 hours.

B) 18 hours.

C) 20 hours.

D) 24 hours.

Task 3

Directions:Read the following letter. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 48 to 52 (in no more than 3 words) in the table below. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.

December 9, 2016

Dear Committee Members and Guests:

Welcome to the Energy Capital of the World – Houston, Texas! You are warmly invited to attend the Spring 2017 Meeting of the IEEE/PES Transformers Committee (变压器协会)，to be held on March 7-11, 2017. It is the sincere pleasure of Tulstar Products, Inc. to be your host for the event.

The meeting will be held at the Omni Houston Hotel, located at Four Riverway, Houston, Texas (https://www.wendangku.net/doc/6511276090.html,). The hotel is located on the west side of Houston, in the Uptown Post Oak area, about 10 minutes from downtown. The group rate for guest rooms at the Omni Houston Hotel is US$139 per night (single or double rooms), with rooms reserved under the group name “IEEE Transformers”. Please contact the hotel directly for room reservations +713-871-8181 and mention our group name.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)

Task 4

Directions: The following is a list of terms used in the advertising industry. 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 letters in order of the numbered blanks, 53 through 57, on the Answer Sheet.

A ------------ Advertising Budget

B ----------- Advertising Cost

C ----------- Art Director

D ----------- Brand Loyalty

E ----------- Brand Manager

F ----------- Click Rate

G ---------- Commercial Advertising H ---------- Consumer Behavior

I ----------- Customer Relation Management J ---------- Digital Marketing

K ---------- Direct Mail L ---------- Interactive Advertising

M --------- Advertising Manager N --------- Local Advertising

O --------- Page View P ---------- Senior Copy Writer

Q --------- Target Audience

Task 5

Directions: Read the following letter.After reading it, you are required to complete the answers that follow the questions (No. 58 to No. 62). You should write your answers (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.

Dear Sir,

I recently purchased a computer from your store. When I got it home, the computer was unable to connect to any network. So I installed the latest operating system on it and that still did not fix the problem.

I attempted to return it to your store. However, your staff refused to accept the return because it had the operating system installed on it. But no return policy can be found on the receipt, nor has anyone informed me that I cannot return the computer if I have installed an operating system. Additionally, your staff at this store was very rude when refusing the return and refused to let me speak to the store manager.

I request you accept the return or refund the money back to me. A copy of the receipt is attached (including your stated terms and conditions for a return).

Sincerely,

Tony Brown

58. What problem did the writer find with the computer when he got it back home?

It was unable to connect to _______________________.

59. What did the writer do to fix the computer’s problem?

He installed the latest __________________________.

60. Why does the writer think he has the right to return the computer?

Because no such return policy can be found __________________.

61. What did the writer complain about the staff?

They were ______________________________.

62. What is attached to the letter?

A _________________________ of the receipt.

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 three choices of suggested translation marked A), B), and C). Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. And then write your translation of the paragraph (No.

67) in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.

63. To serve our club members better, we continually seek opportunities to open more clubs around the world.

A) 为了提高俱乐部成员的整体素养，我们一直以各种不同的方式为大家提供免费的培训。B）为了更好地为我们俱乐部会员服务，我们不断寻找机会在世界各地开设更多的俱乐部。C）为了使我们俱乐部成员享受更好的服务，我们继续寻求机会与世界各地的俱乐部合作。

64. Changing jobs frequently gives you a lot of different experiences in different environments, which shows you can adapt quickly.

A) 频繁更换工作使你在不同环境下具有众多的经验，这就表明你能很快地适应。

B）不同的工作让你学会更快地适应环境，积累的不同经验也会带给你更多机遇。

C) 经常换工作让你体验在不同环境中的许多工作感受，从而学会迅速适应环境。

65. I am grateful for all the arrangement for this visit, and I enjoyed everything of it.

A) 我对你们的这次安排深表谢意，你们组织的所有活动我都参加。

B) 这次访问我们收获颇丰，我学到了你们的丰富经验，印象深刻。

C) 非常感谢你们对这次访问的所有安排，每一项安排我都很满意。

66. If you include a photo in your application while not asked for, an employer can assume you rely on your looks.

A) 求职信通常需要附一张照片，老板会因为看到过你的照片而对你产生印象。

B) 虽然未要求在求职函中附照片，但你还是附了照片，老板就会认为你可靠。

C) 虽没要求，如果你还是在求职信中附了照片，雇主会认为你想靠颜值取胜。

67. The road construction will start on Monday, January 9th, 2017. It is expected to last one month. The area between 7th street and 9th Street will be completely closed.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, but the construction work is to make the roads safer. Thank you for your understanding.

If you have any questions regarding the construction, please call at (650) 903-6311.

Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to complete

an application form according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the Translation/Composition Sheet.

说明：假定你是人力资源部的员工李建新，请根据下列内容填写一份加班申请表。

申请日期：2017年3月1日

部门：人力资源部（Human Resources Department）

加班时间：2017年3月5日9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.

总加班时间：不超过8小时

加班原因：公司最近需要招聘各类员工。人力资源部一周前登了招聘广告，并已收到很多求职信（application letter）。为了协助各部门安排面试，本人需要在周六加班一天，了解应

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