2012英语等级试题

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.

Section A

Directions: There are 50 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.

1．I am sorry，but I have a question to ____ you．

A) treat B) influence C) ask D) change

2．Please give us the reason ____ the goods were delayed.

A) why B) which C) what D) how

3．Peter will ____ the job as Sales Manager when John retires．

A) put away B) take over C) work out D) make up

4．There is no doubt ____ he is a good employee．

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

5．I feel it’s a great honor for me _____ to this party.

A) to invite B) invite C) having invited D) to be invited

6．Don’t _____ me to help you if you are not working hard.

A) guess B) speak C) plan D) expect

7．It was two years ago _____ his sister became a doctor．

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

8．The general manager has promised to _____ the matter in person．

A) get up B) look into C) see off D) put on

9．If you move，you must inform us _____ the change of your address ．

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

10．_____ his lecture is short，it gives us a clear picture of the new program．

A) If B) Because C) Although D) When

11. How much does it ________ to take the online training course?

A) cost B) give C) pay D) spend

12. If you need more information, please contact us ________ telephone or email.

A) in B) by C) on D) for

13. Mr. Smith used to smoke ________ but he has given it up recently.

A) immediately B) roughly C) heavily D) completely

14. He was speaking so fast ________ we could hardly follow him.

A) what B) as C) but D) that

15. Please call me back ________ you see this message.

A) as well as B) as early as C) as far as D) as soon as

16. We haven’t enough rooms for everyone, so some of you will have to ________ a room.

A) share B) stay C) spare D) live

17. Before ________ for the job, you will be required to take a language test.

A) apply B) applying C) applied D) to apply

18. If you want to join the club, you’ll have to ________ this form first.

A) put up B) try out C) fill in D) set up

19. ______ the rain stops before 12 o’clock, we will have to cancel the game.

A) As B) Since C) While D) Unless

20. As the price of oil keeps ________, people have to pay more for driving a car.

A) to go up B) going up C) gone up D) go up

21. What are the essential differences ___________ selling and marketing?

A) between B) from C) among D) for

22. Jack called the airline to ___________ his flight to Beijing this morning.

A) improve B) believe C) confirm D) insure

23. It was in the year of 2002___________they set up a branch company in China.

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

24. You’d better ___________advice before making a project plan.

A) put down B) take in C) turn out D) ask for

25. Young people now live a life-style ___________their parents could hardly dream of.

A) which B) why C) when D) where

26. While traveling in France, he __________some everyday French.

A) gave up B) picked up C) drew up D) got up

27. Hardly __________ at the office when the telephone rang.

A) I arrived B) I had arrived C) did I arrive D) had I arrived

28. To work __________with the machine，you must read the instructions carefully.

A) firstly B) naturally C) efficiently D) generally

29. We’ll have to continue the discussion tomorrow __________we can make a final decision today.

A) unless B) because C) when D) since

30. If you have three years’ work experience，you will be the right ______ for this job.

A) person B) passenger C) tourist D) customer

31. The newspaper ________ two people were killed in the accident.

A) says B) talks C) calls D) asks

32. She told us briefly about how they succeeded in ________ the new product.

A) develop B) to develop C) developed D) developing

33. The big IT company will ________ a new research center in the city.

A) set up B) break up C) get up D) turn up

34. I ________ at 130 kilometers per hour when the policeman stopped me.

A) had driven B) have driven C) drive D) was driving

35. Information about the new system is easy to ________ on the Internet.

A) like B) go C) find D) open

36. I’d like to introduce you ________ James Stewart, the new manager of our department.

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

37. We had a(n) ________ with him about this problem last night.

A) explanation B) impression C) exhibition D) discussion

38. We talked for more than three hours without ________ a cup of tea.

A) to have B) having C) have D) had

39. They had to give up the plan because they had ________ money.

A) come up to B) got along with C) run out of D) taken charge of

40. ________ she joined the company only a year ago, she’s already been promoted twice.

A) Although B) Because C) If D) When

41. Please keep a detailed ________ of the work that you have done.

A) paper B) idea C) exercise D) record

42. ________ our great surprise, the new secretary can speak four foreign languages.

A) Of B) In C) To D) For

43. The department manager ________ a new plan to promote sales at the meeting.

A) took away B) put forward C) looked after D) got on

44. What he told me to do was ________ I should get fully prepared before the interview.

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

45. When dealing with a ________ task, Alice always asks for help from people around her.

A) difficult B) wonderful C) funny D) simple

46. Location is the first thing customers consider when ________ to buy a house.

A) planning B) planned C) to plan D) having planned

47. Soft drink sales in this city have ________ by 8% compared with last year.

A) picked B) moved C) increased D) pushed

48. If I hadn’t attended an important meeting yesterday, I ________ to see you.

A) will have come B) would have come C) have come D) had come

49. To obtain a visa to enter that country for the first time, you need to apply ________.

A) in part B) in person C) in turn D) in place

50. The new model of the car was put into production in 2007, ________ helped to provide another 1400 jobs.

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

Section B

Directions: There are 50 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.

1．Thomas was cheerful and(help) _____ ，and we soon became good friends．

2．The goods that you ordered ten days ago will(deliver) _____ to you tomorrow．

3．Gas prices are(high) _____ here than in other parts of the country．

4．The past decade has seen great economic(develop) _____ in this country.

5．If the engineer(come) _____ here yesterday，the problem would have been solved.

6．While this new law does not(direct) _____ affect the quality of work，it will greatly benefit employees．7．Now many young people spend several hours a day(talk) _____ on a mobile phone.

8．In China，it is quite(nature) _____ for people to go back home for the Spring Festival.

9．The manager was surprised at the news when he(receive) _____ the phone call yesterday．10．Advances in medical technology have made it possible for people(live) _____ longer．

11. What a (wonder) ________ party it was! I enjoyed every minute of it.

12. The film turned out to be (successful) ________ than we had expected.

13. Readers are not allowed (bring) ________ food and drinks into the Library at any time.

14. The manager has promised that she will deal with the matter (immediate) ________.

15. We are looking forward to (work) ________ with you in the future.

16. Today email has become an important means of (communicate) ________ in daily life.

17. The visitors were (disappoint) ________ to find the museum closed when they rushed there.

18. Because of the (improve) ________ in the road conditions, there have been accidents recently.

19. When you arrive tomorrow, my secretary (meet) ________ you at the airport.

20. John has worked as a sales manager since he (join) ________ this company in 2002.

21. It is reported that the sports meet was (successful)__________organized.

22. Some people think (much)__________about their rights than about their duties.

23. It is reported that foreign car sales in the country (rise)__________by 8% last year.

24. The adviser recommended that Mary(start)_______ the training program as soon as possible.

25. The job pays well and you get a 20 - day holiday a year, it’s certainly an(attract)_______offer.

26. It (announce)______yesterday the game was to start in a week.

27. Because man people will come to the meeting, we need some (addition) _____ chairs.

28. No reader is allowed(take)__________any reference book out of the reading-room.

29. The course is designed to provide a general introduction to computers and(practice)___skills training.

30. We’ve only got one day in Paris，so we’d better(make)____the best use of the time.

31. The new (nation) ________ museum will be open to the public next week.

32. This question is (difficult) ________ than the one I have answered.

33. The secretary has been working for the same (manage) ________ for over 5 years.

34. The hotel, (build) _________ 100 years ago, still looks new.

35. We are pleased to learn that that problem (solve) ________ at yesterda y’s meeting.

36. I want (point out) ________ that a decision about the matter must be made at once.

37. Although she is young for the job, she is very (experience) ________.

38. The new rules for environmental protection have been (wide) ________ accepted by the public.

39. We demand that the tour guide (tell) ________ us immediately about any change in the schedule.

40. Thank you for your letter of November 15, (invite) ________ us to the trade fair on December 10.

41. My impression is that the sales of this company have (great) ________ increased this year.

42. This picture (take) ________ by a young reporter in Beijing last month.

43. Tom has made the (decide) ________ to apply for a job in the company.

44. No reader is allowed (take) _________ any reference book out of the reading room.

45. Although you may not (success) ________ in the beginning, you should keep on trying.

46. Because light travels (fast) ________ than sound, lightning is seen before thunder (雷) is heard.

47. The doctor recommended that Mary (start) ________ the health program as soon as possible.

48. It took me several weeks to get used to (drive) ________ on the left side of the road in London.

49. This medicine is highly (effect) _______ in treating skin cancer if it is applied early enough.

50. Now the number of people who are working at home on the Internet (be) ________ still very small.

Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)

Section 1

Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.

After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements. 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.

Task 1

Online advertising is the means of selling a product on the Internet．With the arrival of the Internet，the business world has become digitalized(数字化)and people prefer buying things online，which is easier and faster．Online advertising is also known as e-advertising．It offers a great variety of services，which can not be offered by any other way of advertising．

One major benefit of online advertising is the immediate spread of information that is not limited by

geography or time．Online advertising can be viewed day and night throughout the world. Besides，it reduces the cost and increases the profit of the company．

Small businesses especially find online advertising cheap and effective．They can focus on their ideal customers and pay very little for the advertisements．

In a word，online advertising is a cheap and effective way of advertising，whose success has so far fully proved its great potential(潜力)．

1．According to the first paragraph，buying things online is more ____ ．

A) convenient B) fashionable C) traditional D) reliable

2．Compared with any other way of advertising，online advertising ____ ．

A) attracts more customers B) displays more samples

C) offers more services D) makes more profits

3．Which of the following statements is TRUE of online advertising?

A) It has taken the place of traditional advertising．

B) It will make the Internet technology more efficient．

C) It can help sell the latest models of digitalized products．

D) It can spread information without being limited by time．

4．Who can especially benefit from online advertising?

A) Local companies．B) Small businesses．

C) Government departments．D) International organizations．

5．This passage is mainly about ____ ．

A) the function and the use of the Internet B) the application of digital technology

C) the development of small businesses D) the advantages of online advertising

Task 2

During our more than 60-year history，with our vast knowledge and experience，Trafalgar has created perfectly designed travel experiences and memories．

Exceptional value

Traveling with Trafalgar can save you up t0 40％when compared with traveling independently．We can find you the right hotels，restaurants，and our charges include entrance fees，tolls(道路通行费)，etC)Because we’re the largest touring company with great buying power，we can pass on our savings to you．Fast-track entrance

Traveling with us means no standing in line (排队)at major sights．Trafalgar takes care of all the little details，which means you are always at the front of the line．

Travel with like-minded friends

Because we truly are global，you will travel with English-speaking people from around the world，and that leads to life-long friendships．

Great savings

We provide many great ways to save money，including Early Payment Discount(折扣)，Frequent Traveler Savings and more.

Fast check-in

Once your booking has been made，you are advised to check in online at our website and meet your fellow travelers before you leave．

6．Because of its great buying power，Trafalgar ____ ．

A) can find the cheapest restaurants B) can pass on its savings to tourists

C) takes tourists to anywhere in the world D) allows tourists to travel independently

7．Traveling with Trafalgar，tourists do not have to ____ ．

A) bring their passports with them B) pay for their hotels and meals

C) stand in line at major sights D) take their luggage with them

8．Traveling with Trafalgar，tourists may ____ ．

A) meet tour guides from different countries B) make new friends from around the world

C) win a special prize offered by the company D) have a good chance to learn foreign languages

9．Which of the following is mentioned as a way to earn a discount?

A) Early payment．B) Group payment．C) Office booking．D) Online booking．

10．After having made booking，tourists are advised to check in ____ ．

A) at the hotels B) at the airport C) by telephone D) on the website

Task 3

Thank you for your interest in Calibre Cassette (盒式录音带) library. This letter tells you about our service. With it we are sending you an application form, so that you can join if you would like to try it.

Calibre library aims to provide the pleasure of reading to anyone who cannot read ordinary print books because of sight problems. We currently have over 7,000 books available for reading for pleasure, including 1,000 specially for children. All our books are recorded cover-to-cover on ordinary cassettes and can be played on any cassette player. They are sent and returned by post, free of charge.

When we receive your application, we will send you a book and an information tape. They will explain how to use the service. The easy way to use Calibre library is to tell us what sorts of books you like, and we will keep you supplied with books we think you will enjoy. Or you can send us a list of books you would like to read, and we will then send you books from this list whenever possible. In that case you will need to use our website, or buy one or more of our catalogues (目录).

11. According to the first paragraph, the library sends the application form to the readers so that they can ________.

A) read ordinary books B) order cassette players

C) buy Calibre cassettes D) use the library service

12. Calibre library provides service mainly for people who suffer from ________.

A) hearing difficulties B) mental illnesses

C) sight problems D) heart troubles

13. The service of sending and returning books by post is ________.

A) not available to children B) paid by the users

C) free of charge D) not provided

14. The easy way to use the library service is to ________.

A) inform the library of your name and address B) tell the library the sorts of books you like

C) buy the catalogues of the library D) ask the library to buy the books

15. The main purpose of this letter is to ________.

A) introduce the library’s service to readers B) recommend new books to the readers

C) send a few catalogues to readers D) express thanks to the readers

Task 4

People in some countries cannot use their native language for Web addresses. Neither can Chinese speakers, who have to rely on pinyin. But last Friday, ICANN, the Web’s governing body, approved the use of up to 16

languages for the new system. More will follow in the coming years.

The Internet is about to start using the 16 languages of the world. People will soon be able to use addresses in characters (字符) other than those of the Roman alphabet (字母表). The change will also allow the suffix (后缀) to be expressed in 16 other alphabets, including traditional and simplified Chinese characters.

But there are still some problems to work out. Experts have discussed what to do with characters that have several different meanings. This is particularly true of Chinese.

Most experts doubt the change will have a major effect on how the Internet is used. “There will be some competition between companies to obtain popular words for addresses.”

16. For Web addresses, Chinese speakers now have to use ________.

A) pinyin B) signs C) numbers D) characters

17. The approval of the use of 16 languages by ICANN will allow web users to ________.

A) change their email address B) email their messages in characters

C) have the chance to learn other languages D) use addresses in their own language

18. The new system will allow the suffix of a Web address to be expressed by ________.

A) any native language B) figures and numbers

C) Chinese characters D) symbols and signs

19. Which of the following is one of the problems in using the new system?

A) Certain characters have several different meanings.

B) Chinese is a truly difficult language to learn.

C) People find it difficult to type their address in characters.

D) Some experts think it is impossible to use Chinese characters.

20. Many experts do not believe that ________.

A) there are still out

B) there will be competition to get popular addresses

C) companies are willing to change their web addresses

D) the change will affect the use of the Internet greatly

Task 5

Subways are underground trains，which usually operate 24 hours a day. They are found in larger cities and usually run between the suburbs and the downtown area. Maps and schedules are available from the ticket of rice. if you take the subway often，you can save money by purchasing a monthly pass(月票).

City-operated buses run on various routes(线路)and are designed to be at certain places at certain times. Maps and schedules may be posted at certain stops，or they may be available at local banks，libraries，the student union，or from the bus drivers. Buses run mainly during the day. Fare is paid by exact change in coins, or by monthly passes.

Taxis are generally more expensive in the United States than in other countries. If you use a taxi，be sure you ask the amount of the fare before you agree to ride. The driver usually expects a tip(小费)of 15 percent of the fare.

21. According to the passage, subways as underground trains, which usually run____.

A) within downtown areas B) away from city centers

C) in or outside big modern cities D) between suburbs and city centers

22. You can get the maps and schedules of the subways________.

A) at bus stations B) at local banks C) in any bookstores D) from the ticket offices

23. From the passage we learn that________.

A) buses are always available in 24 hours B) bus riders have to buy monthly passes

C) bus fare is paid by exact change in coins D) buses are the best means of transportation

24. When you take a taxi, you’d better________.

A) buy a monthly pass B) ask about the fare first

C) agree on the amount of the tip D) pay by the exact change in coins

25. The passage mainly tells us about________.

A) the bus and train fares in the US B) the ways of paying taxi in the US

C) the public transportation in the US D) the advantage of subways in the US

Task 6

Letter 1

Dear Ann,

I am going to give a dinner party next month. I want my guests to enjoy themselves and to feel comfortable. What is the secret of giving a successful party?

Letter 2

Dear Mary，

Cook something that would let you spend time with your guests，If a guest offers to help you in the kitchen，accept the offer. It often makes people feel more comfortable when they can help.

Before serving dinner，while your guests make small talks in the living room，offer them drinks. Some guests may like wine，but make sure to provide soft drinks for people who don’t.

At the dinner table，let your guests serve themselves. Offer them a second serving after they finish, but don’t ask more than once. Most guests will take more if they want.

Perhaps the most important rule of all is to be natural. Treat your guests as you want them to treat you when you’re in their home—that is，act naturally toward them，and don’t try too hard to be polite. Have a good time in

a pleasant atmosphere.

26. From the first letter we learn that Mary ________ .

A) is asking for advice on giving a dinner party B) knows the secret of giving a pleasant party

C) is going to attend a dinner party D) has successfully held a party

27. Ann’s first piece of advice is that Mary should________.

A) get the food ready before the guests arrive B) keep the guests away from the kitchen

C) spend some time with the guests D) accept the guests’ offer to help

28. Ann suggests that Mary offer drinks________.

A) while the guests are having small talks B) when all the guests have arrived

C) after the guests finish small talks D) after the dinner comes to an end

29. When having dinner，the guests are expected to________.

A) eat their food slowly B) help the host serve food

C) serve each other at the table D) help themselves to more food

30. The most important rule for Mary to follow in treating her guests is to________.

A) be as polite as she can B) let them feel at home

C) prepare delicious food D) create a formal atmosphere

Task 7

Each time we produce a new English dictionary, our aim is always the same: what can we do to make the

dictionary more helpful for students of English? As a result of our research with students and discussions with teachers, we decided to focus on providing more examples for this English dictionary.

Examples help students to remember the word they have looked up in the dictionary because it is easier both to remember and to understand a word within a context (上下文). The examples also show that words are often used in many different contexts. For these reasons, we have included 40 per cent more examples in this new book.

We edit all the examples to remove difficult words and to make sure they are easier to understand.

We very much hope this new book will be of use not only to the students of English but also to the teachers.

31. The aim of the author in producing this new dictionary is to ________.

A) correct mistakes in the old dictionary B) make it more helpful for students

C) increase the number of words D) add pictures and photos

32. A word is easier to remember and understand if it is ________.

A) included in a word list B) pronounced correctly

C) explained in English D) used in a context

33. What is special about this new dictionary?

A) It is small and cheap. B) It has a larger vocabulary.

C) It has 40% more examples. D) It is designed for students and teachers.

34. The purpose of removing difficult words in the examples is to ________.

A) make them easier to understand B) provide more useful words

C) introduce more contexts D) include more examples

35. The passage is most probably taken from ________.

A) a letter to the editor B) a comment on a novel

C) an introduction to a dictionary D) a news-report in the newspaper

Task 8

What is the better way of staying away from the cold winter days? Come out to our Hall Markets in the beautiful countryside, full of color, fun, music and delicious food! With over 350 stalls (摊位) selling wonderful home-made and home-grown goods, this will surely be a great day out.

The Hall Markets are held on the first Sunday of each month from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Hall Village. They are operated by Hartley Lifecare Co. Ltd. All the income will go to help and support service for people with disabilities (残疾).

V olunteers (志愿者) play an important part in the success and pleasant atmosphere at the Hall Markets. Hartley Lifecare is always grateful to have you serve as volunteers with the Hall Markets.

If you are interested in being one of our volunteers and spending a few hours with us each month, please contact us during business hours on 6260 5555.

36. According to the passage, the Hall Markets are held ________.

A) in the countryside B) to attract volunteers

C) to promote winter sales D) by people with disabilities

37. There are over 350 stalls in the Hall Markets that ________.

A) are operated by the disabled B) offer free food to volunteers

C) sell home-made goods D) are open day and night

38. The income made by the Hall Markets goes to ________.

A) expand Hartley Lifecare Co. Ltd. B) support service for the disabled

C) create more fun for customers D) develop local economy

39. When are the Hall Markets open?

A) The first Sunday of each month. B) Every day from 10 am to 3 pm.

C) The first day of each month. D) Every weekend in winter.

40. This passage is written for the purpose of inviting ________.

A) tourists B) villagers C) businessmen D) volunteers

Task 9

Falls are the number one cause of death to old people at home. Most old people can live safely at home if they make a few changes. Falls are common as people are getting older. Up to half of home accidents could be prevented by making some very simple changes. Here are a few suggestions:

Mark trouble spots with bright tapes. The first and last steps on stairs are usually high-risk accident areas. Applying bright tapes and using bright light in these areas would make these spots easier to see.

Put grab bars (扶手) in the bathroom. A large number of falls occur in the bathroom. This is unfortunate (不幸的) because it’s easy to make the area safe from accidents. Putting grab bars in the bathroom gives people something to hang on to.

Invest in a personal alarm. A personal alarm can be started if a person falls or otherwise gets in trouble. With the push of a button, the alarm automatically sends a signal, which gets someone to call and see if the person needs help.

41. By making some very simple changes at home, old people ________.

A) are free from home accidents B) can improve their health

C) are likely to live longer D) can live more safely

42. Last steps on stairs may become a high-risk accident area if they are ________.

A) not painted in a different color B) not marked with bright tapes

C) fixed with grab bars D) very brightly lit

43. Falls in the bathroom are considered to be unfortunate because ________.

A) they can easily be avoided B) old people seldom fall in bathrooms

C) grab bars do not help to prevent falls D) bathroom accidents are difficult to prevent

44. A personal alarm is designed for old people to ________.

A) detect safety conditions at home B) avoid falls in the bathroom

C) send out signals for help D) make phone calls easily

45. The purpose of this passage is to tell people that ________.

A) most old people die from accidents at home

B) up to half of home accidents could be prevented

C) falls at home can be avoided by taking some simple measures

D) protection of old people should be the first concern for the public

Task 10

We have created a special rate that will let you travel actually thousands of miles on your vacation at no extra cost.

In most of our US and Ca nadian offices, we’ll rent you cars of high quality for seven days for $99.

You can drive as far as you like without paying us a penny over the $99 as long as you return the car to the city from which you rented it. Insurance (保险) is included, gas is not.

If you rent the car in Florida or in California, the rate is the same, but you can return the car to any city in the state.

If you’d like some suggestions on what to do with the car once you’ve got it, we have driving and touring guides for almost every part of the country. No matter which rate you choose, the company comes at no extra cost. You don’t just rent a car. You rent a company!

46. According to the advertisement, $99 is the rate offered for ________.

A) traveling a limited distance B) renting a car for seven days

C) hiring a driving guide D) driving within a state

47. Which of the following is included in the car-renting rate?

A) Gas used. B) Car repairs. C) The hotel charge. D) Insurance fee.

48. The car-renting rate remains $99 if you ________.

A) return the car to where you rent it B) drive within the same city

C) buy the insurance D) pay for the gas

49. The last sentence of the passage “You rent a company” means that ________.

A) you have to be responsible for the company

B) you should obey the rules set by the company

C) you can enjoy all-round services of this company

D) you may choose the best car from the company

50. The purpose of the passage is to advertise ________.

A) car-renting services in the US B) a special rate of car-renting

C) the advantages of car-renting D) a US car-renting company

Section 2

Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks (in no more than 3 words) in the table below.

Task 1

Dear Sirs，

I’m writing to tell you that your latest shipment(装运) of apples is not up to the standard we expected from you．Many of them are bruised(擦伤)，and more than half are coved with little spots. They are classed as Grade A, but I think there must have some mistake，as they are definitely not Grade A apples.

We have always been satisfied with the quality of your produce(农产品)，which makes this case all the more puzzling．I would be grateful if you could look into the matter．We would be happy to keep the apples and try to sell them at a reduced price，but in that case we would obviously need a credit(部分退款) from you．Alternatively，you could collect them and replace them with apples of the right quality．Would you please phone me to let me know how you want to handle it?

Yours faithfully，

Fiona Stockton

Fiona Stockton

Purchasing Manager A letter of Complaint

Produce involved: Grade A -1- .

Causes of complaint:

1. may of the apples are bruised

2. more than half of the apples are covered with -2-

Suggested solutions:

1.allow to sell at -3- and give -4- , or

2.collect them and replace them with apples of -5- .

Task 2

Hard Work, Good Money

We need:

Staff (员工) to work in a busy operations center.

You to be working in Hangzhou.

We are:

A rapidly expanding international IT company.

Based in the UK and USA, with 500 employees worldwide.

We want to:

Recruit (招聘) staff for our office in Hangzhou.

Recruit 30 staff members in the first year.

You should be:

Chinese;

A college graduate, majoring in Computer Science;

Flexible, efficient, active;

Willing to work in Hangzhou;

Able to work unusual hours, e.g. 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

You should have:

Good basic English language skills, holding Level-A Certificate of Practical English Test for Colleges (PRETCO).

Keyboard skills.

Way to contact us:

0571-********

For more details about the job, please visit our website: https://www.wendangku.net/doc/9514852191.html,.

A Job Advertisement

Recruitment: staff to work in an operations center

Work place: -6-

Qualifications (资格):

Education: college graduate majoring in -7-

Foreign language: English, with Level-A Certificate of PRETCO

Personal qualities: flexible, -8- , active

Working hours: -9- , e.g. 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Way to get details about the job: visit the website: -10-

Task 3

E-mail or call Tip Line(举报热线)

Have you seen a crime being committed(犯罪)on a bus，train，or near a bus stop，or train station? If you do，email US or call Tip Line.

Tip Line

If you would rather give your information by telephone，call the Police Tip Line at 612-349-7222.You can leave information anonymously(匿名地)or leave your name and phone number and an officer will call you back.

Call and officer

You can speak directly to any Police Department staff member who receives the call weekdays.8：00 to 16：00. Call 612-349—7200.

Contact the Chief

If you haven’t received any reply to your Tip Line information for half a day，directly call 612-349-7I00 or email：chief@https://www.wendangku.net/doc/9514852191.html,

Report on a Crime

Use Tip Line

1. Tip Line number：612-349-7222

2. Ways of reporting：

1) Give -11- anonymously;

2) Leave your name and telephone number，and wait for an officer to -12-

Call the Police Directly

1. Service time：weekdays, -13-

2. Telephone number: -14-

Contact the Chief

1. Reason：receiving no reply to your Tip Line information for -15-

2. Telephone number：612-349-7100

3. Email：chief@https://www.wendangku.net/doc/9514852191.html,

Task 4

Dear Ms. Rennick:

Professor Saul Wilder, an adviser to your firm, has informed me that your company is looking for someone with excellent communication skills, organizational experience, and leadership background for a management position. I believe that my enclosed résumé will show that I have the qualifications (资历) and experience you seek. In addition, I’d like to mention how my work experience as a sales manager last summer makes me a particularly strong candidate for the position.

I would be grateful if you can offer me an opportunity for an interview with you. If you are interested, please contact me at (317) 555-0118 any time before 11:00 a.m., or feel free to leave a message. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss the ways my skills may best serve your company.

Sincerely yours,

Richard Smith

An Application Letter

Applicant: Richard Smith

Position applied for: a -16- position

Qualifications required for the position:

1. excellent -17-

2. organizational experience

3. -18- background

Work experience (last summer): as -19-

Contact number: -20-

Enclosure: résumé

Task 5

2 November, 2008

Dear Dr. Yamata,

The Association of Asian Economic Studies is pleased to invite you to be this year’s guest speaker at its annual international symposium (研讨会). The symposium will be held for 3 days from December 22nd to 24th, 2008. This year’s topic will be Economic Development in Asia. About 100 people from various countries will be attending the symposium. They would be pleased to meet you and share their views with you.

The Association will cover all the expenses of your trip to this symposium.

As the program is to be announced on December 1st, 2008, will you kindly let us know before that time whether your busy schedule will allow you to attend our symposium? We are looking forward to your favorable reply.

Yours sincerely,

John Smith

Secretary of Association of Asian Economic Studies

Letter of Invitation

Writer of the letter: -21-

Organizer of the Symposium: Association of -22-

Guest speaker to be invited: Dr. Yamata

Starting date of the symposium: -23-

Number of guests invited: about -24-

Topic of the symposium: -25- in Asia

Section 3

Directions: The following is a list of terms related to employment. 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 the brackets on the Answer Sheet.

Task 1

A—Guard against damp．B--Handle with care.

C—Keep away from heat．D—Keep away from cold.

E—Keep dry．F—Keep fiat．

G—No naked fire．H—No use of hooks．

I—Not to be thrown down．J—Open here．

K—Open in dark room．L—Protect against breakage．

M—Poison．N—Take care．

O一This side up．P—To be kept upright．

Q—Use no knives．

Examples：(G)严禁明火(H)禁用吊钩1．( )远离热源( )请勿用刀2．( )此面朝上( )此处开启3．( )竖立安放( )暗室开启4．( )小心轻放( )注意平放5．( )不可抛掷( )保持干燥

Task 2

A --------------- annual bonus

B --------------- basic salary

C --------------- benefit

D --------------- commission

E --------------- head hunter

F --------------- health insurance

G --------------- housing fund

H --------------- job center

I --------------- job fair J --------------- job offer

K --------------- labor market

L --------------- labor contract

M --------------- minimum wage

N --------------- retirement insurance

O --------------- trial period

P --------------- unemployment insurance Q --------------- welfare

Examples: (A) 年终奖(O) 试用期

6. ( ) 招聘会( ) 最低工资

7. ( ) 劳动合同( ) 福利

8. ( ) 养老保险( ) 住房基金

9. ( ) 猎头( ) 基本工资

10. ( ) 劳务市场( ) 失业保险Task 3

A—breeze B—calm sea C—clear up D—dry E—fog F—heavy snow G—high seas H—light rain I—partly cloudy J—shower K—southeast wind L—storm M—the highs N—the lows

O一typhoon P—wet Q—windy

Examples：(A) 微风(O)台风

11.( )天气放晴( )大雪

12.( )最高温度( )局部多云

13.( )东南风( )小雨

14.( )有雾( )海面大浪

15.( )天气干燥( )暴风雨Task 4

A —— after-sales service

B —— business license

C —— business risk

D —— dead stock

E —— department store

F —— import license

G —— limited company

H —— net weight

I —— packing charge J —— price tag

K —— purchasing power L ——seller’s market

M —— shipping date

N —— shopping rush

O —— show window

P —— supermarket

Q —— trade agreement

Examples: ( D ) 滞销品( I ) 包装费

16. ( ) 净重( ) 百货商店

17. ( ) 购买力( ) 商业风险

18. ( ) 超级市场( ) 卖方市场

19. ( ) 有限公司( ) 售后服务

20. ( ) 装船日期( ) 进口许可证Task 5

A —— original office

B —— accepted date

C —— posting stamp

D —— delivery stamp

E —— company name

F ——sender’s address

G —— customer code

H —— document

I —— parcel J —— name of contents K —— insurance amount L ——sender’s signature M —— postal code

N —— insurance fee

O —— total charge

P ——receiver’s signature Q —— remark

Examples: (D) 投递日戳(L) 交寄人签名

21. ( ) 费用总计( ) 收寄日期

22. ( ) 文件资料( ) 邮政编码

23. ( ) 用户代码( ) 收件人签名

24. ( ) 内件品名( ) 发件人地址

25. ( ) 收寄日戳( ) 单位名称

Section 3

Directions: Here are two letters. After reading them, you are required to complete the answers that follow the questions. You should write your answers (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.

Task 1

Dear Mr．Sampson：

I want to thank you very much for interviewing me yesterday for the position of design engineer. I enjoyed meeting with you and learning more about your research and design work.

The interview made me all the more interested in the position and working for XELL Company. I believe my

education and work experiences fit nicely with the job requirements，and I am certain I could make a significant contribution(贡献)to the company over time．

I would like to re-emphasize my strong desire for the position and working with you and your staff．You provide the kind of opportunity I seek．Please feel free to call me at the following phone number if I can provide you with any additional information：0811-8222-5555．

Again，thank you for the interview and for your consideration．

Sincerely，

Mary Cruz

1．Why did Mary Cruz write this letter?

To give thanks to Mr. Sampson for ________________________ her yesterday．

2．What position did Mary Cruz apply for?

The position of __________________________________ ．

3．Which company did the writer wish to work for?

______________________________________________ .

4．Why is the writer strongly interested in the position?

Because the company provided the kind of ___________________ she seeks．

5．How can the writer be contacted?

By calling her at _____________________________ ．

Task 2

Letter 1

December 1, 2009

Dear Mr. John Campbell,

We have received your letter of November 20, 2009 about your latest model of mountain bikes, in which we are very much interested. We believe that they will sell well here in U.S.A. Please send us further details of your prices and terms of sales. Your favorable quotation (报价) will be appreciated. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Robert Loftus

Marketing Manager

Letter 2

December 4, 2009

Dear Mr. Robert Loftus,

Thank you for your letter of December 1st inquiring about our latest model of mountain bikes. We are pleased to send you the catalogue (产品目录) and price list you asked for. You will find our quotation reasonable with attractive terms of sales. We are looking forward to receiving your order at the earliest time.

Very truly yours,

John Campbell

Sales Manager

6. What product is inquired about in the first letter?

The latest model of ___________________________________.

7. What information of the product does Mr. Robert Loftus ask for?

Further details of the prices and _________________________.

8. What is enclosed with the second letter?

The catalogue and ____________________________________.

9. Who writes the second letter?

John Campbell, ________________________________ manager.

10. What does Mr. John Campbell say about the quotation of the product?

He says it is __________________ with attractive terms of sales.

Task 3

Ad 1

Personal Assistant To Sales Manager

We are a small but growing computer software company. We are looking for someone to assist the manager of the sales department in dealing with foreign customers and orders from abroad. If you know English well and have previous experience in this job，and between 2 1 and 30，please writer US a short letter giving details of your previous jobs，current employment，etc. Some knowledge of Spanish and Italian would be an advantage. Write to：

Soft Logic

23 Alfred Street

Winchester

Hants

Ad 2

Part time Drivers

King County Metro is Hiring Part-Time Bus Drivers

Great Pay! Great Bendfits!

Start at$14.50 an hour.

Plus paid vacation and sick leave，paid training

Must be 2 1 years or older，have a Washington State driver’s license

and acceptable driving record.

Call(202)684-1024

Or log on(登录)to https://www.wendangku.net/doc/9514852191.html,/ohrm

11. In the first ad. which department in the company is seeking an assistant to its manage?

_______________________________________.

12. What is the major responsibility of the assistant manager?

Dealing with foreign customers and orders___________.

13. What is mentioned as an advantage for the application in Ad l?

Some knowledge of______________________________.

14. What is the age limit for the position of the part-time bus drivers in Ad 2?

______________________________years or older.

15. What kind of driver’s license should the candidates have in order to get the position?

They should have a__________ driver’s license.

Task 4

Yanton Playingfield Committee

Grounds-person (场地管理员) Wanted

The Yanton Playingfield Committee has for many years been fortunate to have Eddie Christiansen as grounds-person at its sports ground in Littlemarsh. However, after 10 years of service, Eddie has decided it’s time to retire in July. The committee wishes him the best for his retired life.

However, this leaves us needing a new grounds-person. This role is part-time, averaging around 5 hours per week. The duties involve the mowing (除草), rolling, and trimming (修剪) of the field edges. Applicants (求职人) need to be able to drive and use the equipment needed for the above-mentioned duties.

Applicants can either contact Hugh Morris, 42 Spencer Avenue, tel. 765-4943780, to discuss or register an interest in the position, or any member of the Playingfield Committee.

16. Which organization is in need of a grounds-person?

The ___________________________________________.

17. Why is a new grounds-person needed?

Because the former grounds-person, Eddie Christiansen, has decided it’s time to _____________.

18. What are the duties of a grounds-person?

His duties involve the mowing, _________________ of the field edges.

19. What should applicants be able to do?

They should be able to _________ the equipment needed for the duties.

20. Who is the contact person?

____________________________________ or any committee member.

Task 5

To effectively use this washing machine, you must complete four steps carefully: loading (装载) the clothes, pouring in the detergent (洗涤剂), adjusting the water temperature, and putting in the coins. First, throw clothes of similar color into the machine; for example, whites, colored clothes, and towels should be washed separately. While completing this step, you must be careful not to overload the machine. Second, you should read the directions on your detergent box to find out the correct amount for your particular load. Next, select one of three possible water temperatures: hot, warm, or cold. Generally, hot temperature is used for white clothes, warm temperature for light colored clothes, and cold temperature for dark or brightly colored clothes. Finally, after closing the door of the washing machine, put in the proper amount of money.

In summary, by following these simple directions, the washer will give you a clean load of wet clothes.

21. Why should you follow the directions carefully when using the machine?

To use the washing machine ___________________________.

22. What is the first step for using the machine to wash your clothes?

To throw the clothes of __________________ into the machine.

23. Where can you find the correct amount of the detergent to be used?

On _______________________________________________.

24. What temperature is recommended for washing light colored clothes?

__________________________________________________.

25. When should you put in the money?

After ___________________________ of the washing machine.

Part IV Translation —— English into Chinese (25 minutes)

Directions: This part is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences is followed by four choices of suggested translation marked A), B), C) and D). Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.

1. If your company insists on your price，we will have to turn to other suppliers for the goods．

A) 假如贵公司要调整价格，请及早告知我们，以便另做安排.

B) 假如贵公司提高价格，我们不得不从其他地方另寻货源.

C) 如果贵公司不给折扣价，我们不得不采用其他方式购货.

D) 如果贵公司坚持你方报价，我方只能找其他供应商进货.

2. First of all，I appreciate your advice on my decision to go to work in the computer company.

A) 我首先感谢你们的决定，让我到这家电脑公司来工作.

B) 我首先感谢你的建议，我已经决定去一家电脑公司工作了.

C) 首先，很高兴到贵公司来听取你们在计算机方面的意见.

D) 首先，感谢你对我决定去那家电脑公司工作所给予的建议.

3. Many good movies have been produced recently，but I still prefer to watch old movies because they are more interesting．

A) 人们对电影是有兴趣的，特别是对老片子，所以我主张放映老片子.

B) 近来拍了很多好的影片，既古老又饶有趣味，我觉得人人都喜欢看.

C) 近来制作了很多好影片，但是我还是喜欢老片，因为老片更有趣.

D) 很多好的影片是最近拍的，但我依然觉得过去拍的影片很有意思.

4. If the new payment methods make it easier for consumers to pay, could they make it easier for criminals too?

A) 如果这些新的付款方式更便于消费者付款，是否对罪犯也更方便呢?

B) 如果新的购物方式更容易使消费者满意，难到对罪犯不也是如此吗?

C) 如果新的购物方式更方便了顾客，不也就更容易使人犯罪吗?

D) 如果新的付款办法便于人们消费，不也就更易于犯罪了吗?

5. Not until this week were they aware of the problems with the air-conditioning units in the hotel rooms.

A) 这个星期旅馆里的空调间出问题了，他们没有意识到。

B) 直到这个星期他们才意识到该修理旅馆房间的空调了。

C) 直到这个星期他们才知道旅馆房间里的空调设备有问题。

D) 他们查不出旅馆房间内空调的故障，这个星期会请人来检查。

6. We sent an e-mail to your Sales Department a week ago asking about the goods we had ordered.

A) 一周前你方销售部发来电子邮件，询问我方是否需要购买该产品。

B) 一周前我们给你方销售部发了电子邮件，查询我们所订购的货物。

C) 一周前我们给你们销售部发了电子邮件，想核查我们要买的货物。

D) 一周前你方的销售部派人来核实我们的订购货物的有关电子邮件。

7. Candidates applying for this job are expected to be skilled at using a computer and good at spoken English.

A) 申请该岗位的应聘者应熟练使用计算机并有良好的英语口语能力。

B) 本项工作的申请人希望能提高使用计算机的能力和善于说英语。

C) 本工作的受聘人员在应聘前应受过使用计算机的训练并懂得英语。

D) 申请人在应聘本岗位时有可能被要求使用计算机和说良好的英语。

8. It is widely accepted that the cultural industry has been one of the key industries in developed countries.

A) 发达国家广泛接受，文化是支撑国家工业发展的关键事业。