新职业英语试题6
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Part I Listening Comprehension（15%）
Directions:This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 2 sections.
Section A(1’x5)
Directions: Listen to the conversation between a salesgirl and her customer. Then fill in the blanks with what you hear.
M: Could you give me the size of the printer?
W: Yes, it’s 15 centimeters _____1_______.
M: How about its _____2_____?
W: It’s 30 centimeters wide.
M: How long is it?
W: The ____3___ is ____4____ centimeters.
M: By the way, how much does it weigh?
W: Its _____5_____ is 5 kilograms.
Section B (2’x5)
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and fill in the blanks with what you hear.
The main difference between Chinese and Western eating habits is that in the West everyone has their own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares. If you are treated by a Chinese host, he will ____6____ to give you a taste of many different types of dishes. The Chinese _____7____ their food culture, and will do their best to show their hospitality. The meal usually begins with ____8_____ at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes. Soup then ____9____ followed by staple food ranging from rice, noodles to dumplings.
Perhaps one of the things that surprise a Western visitor most is that some Chinese hosts like to put food onto the plates of their guests. This is a sign of ___10____ .It is always polite to eat the food. But if you do not like it, just leave the food on the plate.
Part II Vocabulary & Structure (20%)
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) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
11.Sorry, I didn’t know you _____here.
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A. be
B. are
C. were
D. have been
12. It is the best book, _____was written by him.
A. which
B. it
C. that
D. and
13. -----He was nearly drowned once.
-----When was _____?
----- _____ was in 1998 when he was in middle school.
A. that; It
B. this; This
C. this; It
D. that; This
14. The TV set is more expensive, _____gives you a better picture.
A. and
B. although
C. but
D. so
15. I prefer _____rather than _____this afternoon.
A. read; to fish
B. to read; fish
C. to read; fishing
D. reading; to fish
16. She is the very girl ______our teacher spoke.
A. who
B. whom
C. of whom
D. whose
17. He is the only student ______our friend often talked about.
A. who
B. which
C. that
D. whose
18. He _____get up early, but now he doesn’t .
A. used to
B. would
C. was used to
D. could
19.. Why _____come on Sunday?
A. not to
B. don’t
C. didn’t you
D. you not
20. My father told us that he didn’t stay here______.
A. no more
B. any more
C. any longer
D. not longer
Part III Reading Comprehension （30%）
Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 3 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the material carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.
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Task 1 Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m writing to apply for the position of Human Resources Manager advertised in Shenzhen Daily dated May 9. I find the ad quite attractive with its emphasis on leadership, initiative, and flexibility. And I believe my experience and qualification will make me a very competitive candidate for this position.
The enclosed résuméwill provide you with the information about my experience in the area of Human Resources Management. Four years ago, I got an MBA at Beijing University. I had worked for a 300-employee company as a Human Resources Assistant for a year before I began to serve my present company as Human Resources Manager. I’d like to draw your attention to Page 2 of my résumé, on which I describe my concept of human resources management. I’m confident I can make an immediate contribution to the improved management of your company’s human resources.
Although working with my present employer and colleagues has been very pleasant, I am more willing to join your company where I can expect more responsibilities and opportunities. And I am free to travel and willing to work in other cities.
I hope to have the opportunity to talk with you in person to further discuss my qualifications. Please call me at 0755-******** to arrange an interview at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your kind consideration.
Faithfully yours,
James Wong
21. What is the purpose of this letter?
A. Establishing business relations.
B. Applying for a job.
C. Setting up a business meeting.
D. Talking about the résumé.
22. What is the source of the information about the job vacancy?
A. Newspapers.
B. The company’s website.
C. TV commercials.
D. Friends.
23. Which of the following is NOT particularly stressed in the ad?
A. Leadership.
B. Initiative.
C. Flexibility.
D. Responsibility.
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24. When did the applicant begin to work for his present company?
A. One year ago.
B. Two years ago.
C. Three years ago.
D. Four years ago.
25. Why did the applicant apply for this position?
A. Because he would like to have more opportunities to travel freely.
B. Because he would like to take on more responsibilities.
C. Because he is eager to work in other cities.
D. Because he isn’t getting along with his present boss.
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 26 to 30
About Us
Walmart serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at more than
8,650 retail units under 55 different banners in 15 countries. With fiscal year 2010 sales of $405
billion, Walmart employs more than 2 million associates worldwide.
A leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity, Walmart
ranked first among retailers in Fortune Magazine’s 2010 M ost Admired Companies survey.
Our History
Walmart was founded in 1962, with the opening of the first Walmart discount store in Rogers,
Ark. The company incorporated as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., on Oct. 31, 1969. The company’s shares
began trading in 1970 and were listed on the New York Stock Exchange two years later.
The company grew to 276 stores in 11 states by the end of the decade. In 1983, the company
opened its first Sam’s Club membership warehouse and in 1988 opened the first supercenter—now
the compan y’s dominant format—featuring a complete grocery in addition to general merchandise.
Walmart became an international company in 1991 when it opened its first Sam’s Club near
Mexico City.
Our Purpose
Saving people money to help them live better was the goal that Sam Walton envisioned when
he opened the doors to the first Walmart more than 40 years ago. Today, this mission is more
important than ever to our customers and members around the world. We work hard every day in
all our markets to deliver on this promise. We operate with the same level of integrity and respect
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that Mr. Sam Walton put in place. It is because of these values and culture that Walmart continues to make a difference in the lives of our customers, members and associates.
26. What can we know from Fortune Magazine’s 2010 Most Admired Companies survey?
A. Walmart is the most admired retailer of 2010.
B. Walmart is No. 1 in terms of sales volume in the year of 2010.
C. Walmart is the most admired company in 2010.
D. Walmart is the first leader in employment opportunity.
27. When did Walmart become a listed company?
A. In 1969.
B. In 1970.
C. In 1972.
D. In 1983.
28. Who is Sam Walton?
A. The CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
B. The owner of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
C. The doorkeeper of the first Walmart.
D. The founder of Walmart.
29 When did Walmart become an international company?
A. In 1988.
B. In 1991
C. In 1983
D. 40 years ago
30. What’s the purpose of this passage?
A. To tell the audience about the history of Walmart.
B. To make clear the goal of Walmart.
C. To give a brief introduction to Walmart.
D. To describe the values and culture of Walmart.
Task 3
How can we get rid of garbage? Do we have enough energy sources to meet our future energy needs?
These are two important questions that many people are asking today. Some people think that man might be able to solve both problems at the same time. They suggest using garbage as an energy source, and at the time it can save the land to hold garbage.
For a long time, people buried garbage or dumped it on empty land. Now, empty land is scarce. But more and more garbage is produced each year. However, garbage can be a good fuel to use. The things in garbage do not look like coal, petroleum, or natural gas; but they are chemically
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similar to these fossil fuels. As we use up our fossil-fuel supplies, we might be able to use garbage as an energy source.
Burning garbage is not a new idea. Some cities in Europe and the United States have been burning garbage for years. The heat that is produced by burning garbage is used to boil water. The steam that is produced is used to make electricity or to heat nearby buildings. In Paris, France, some power plants burn almost 2 million metric tons of the cities garbage each year. The amount of energy produced is about the same as would be produced by burning almost a half million barrels of oil.
Our fossil fuel supplies are limited. Burning garbage might be one kind of energy source that we can use to help meet our energy needs. This method could also reduce the amount if garbage piling up on the earth.
31. What two problems can man solve by burning garbage?
A. The shortage of energy and air pollution.
B. The shortage of energy and the land to hold garbage.
C. Air pollution and the shortage of fossil fuel.
D. Air pollution and the shortage of land to hold garbage.
32. Which of the following is NOT the result of burning garbage?
A. The garbage burned is turned into fossil fuels.
B. The heat produced is used to boil water.
C. The steam produced is used to make electricity
D. The steam produced is used to heat buildings.
33. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. About 2 million metric tons of garbage is burned in France each year.
B. In a modern society, more and more garbage is produced each year.
C. Using garbage is a good way to solve the problem of energy shortage.
D. It will be too expensive to use garbage as an energy source.
34. What is the author’s attitude?
A. Delighted
B. Sad
C. Agreeing
D. Disagreeing
35. The best title for the passage may be .
A. Garbage and the Earth
B. Fossil Fuel and Garbage
C. Land and Garbage
D. Garbage, an Energy Source
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Part IV. Translation (20%)
Directions:Translate the following English sentences into Chinese and Chinese sentences into English.
36 瞪着眼睛看人是不礼貌的。
37.这两家工厂都生产电脑配件。
38.我方何时能收到你方的确认函？
39.我们的酒店向每一位客人提供免费早餐。
40.McDonald’s is the largest and best known global food-service retailer with more than 30,000 restaurants, serving 46 million customers each day in 118 countries. We plan to expand our leadership position through tasty food, superior service, everyday value & convenience.
Part V Writing
This part is to test your ability to do practical writing.. Write a memo of no less than 100 words according to the given information, and write it on the Answer Sheet.
公司每年举办的圣诞晚会今年将会推迟到一月中旬。请以人力资源部经理帕特·刘易斯（Pat Lewis）的名义写一份备忘录通知全体员工，内容包括：
●通知晚会推迟事宜；
●说明原因；
●代表公司表达歉意。
TO: ______1_____
FROM:_____________2_____________
DA TE: November 20th
SUBJECT: STAFF CHRISTMAS PARTY
It’s that time of year again. As you all know, Christmas is our busiest season of the year. Every year it is a struggle for the managers to find the time and energy to organize a staff Christmas party. This year, we have decided to _____________3__________________ until mid January, after our busy season.
We ______4______ that the______5________ will have to wait until the new year, but we guarantee that it will be worth the wait. For further information, please call 222-3098.
Thank you.