2013年6月高等学校英语应用能力考试B级真题及答案
2013年6月高等学校英语应用能力考试
(B级真题)
Part ⅠListening comprehension (15 minute)
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）,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 can learn that the speaker is asking the listener to leave a massage. Therefore, C）Yes, certainly is the correct answer. You should mark C）on the Answer Sheet.
[A][B][C][D]
Now the test will begin.
1.A) You are right C) Yes, of course.
B) Its interesting. D) Hold on, please.
2.A) I’m sorry to hear that. C) My, pleasure.
B) No, nothing special D) Me, too.
3.A) This way, please C) Thanks a lot.
B) Here you are D) Sure, no problem.
4.A)Not at all. C) I can do it well.
B)Not too bad. D) Give me a hand, please.
5.A)Yes, please. C)Mind your step.
B)Here it is. D)Have a nice day
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)One. C)There.
B)Two . D)Four.
7.A)In cash. C)With a gift.
B)By cheque D)Through an online account.
8.A)Writing a plan. C)Checking a report.
B)Marking a proposal. D)Giving a lecture.
9.A)She is going to study abroad C)She is taking a job.
B)She will take a holiday. D)She has got a pay raise.
10.A)It is quite large. C)It is too far away.
B)It is noisy. D)It is comfortable.
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.
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! Good news for you ! A new after-school child care center is going to be built in this area of the city. This center is to provide a ____11___ environment for children between 3 and 11 years old. When it is completed we can offer a new after-school____12__with long opening hours, so we can __13____of working parents and their children. We are also___14___help, such as providing facilities, soft toys and so on. We will be __15____for any help, as help is always very limited.
partⅡVocabulary ＆structure (15minutes)
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.Do not＿＿＿me to help you unless you work harder.
A) expect C) depend
B) hope D) think
17.The question＿＿＿now is where to build the new factory.
A)discusses C)be discussed
B)discussing D)being discussed
17.John decided to＿＿the present job in order to travel around the word.
A)give up C)wake up
B)put up D)break up
19.Michael’s new house looks like a palace, compared＿＿＿his old one.
A)of C)for
B)with D)in
https://www.360docs.net/doc/0c10059240.html,puter technology makes it＿＿＿for people to work from home.
A)harmful C)possible
B)serious D)difficult
21.We are delighted at the news＿＿＿they have started the business cooperation with your company.
A)that C)with
B)when D)what
22.The computer program is designed for the＿＿＿of easy online reading.
A)experience C)invitation
B)purpose D)decision
23.The business talk＿＿＿next week when the CEO of your company comes.
A)was held C)will be held
B)is being hold D)has been held
24.It was so noisy that we found it hard to＿＿＿the conversation.
A)carry on C)turn on
B)set for D)go about
25.You cannot cancel your order＿＿＿your change your mind within three days.
A)as if C)so that
B)while D)unless
Section B
Directions: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper from of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
26.Jack (quick) ＿＿＿established himself as a powerful member of the new company.
27.When she got back from the South, Susan had her car(wash) ＿＿＿thoroughly.
28.We all like your idea of using the money(build) ＿＿＿a primary school.
29.She wants to apply for a new job as her preset job is not(interest) ＿＿＿.
30.The UK economy last year performed(well) ＿＿＿than expected according to the report.
31.With the(introduce) ＿＿＿of the Internet, more and more people preferred to do business online.
32.No one(allow) ＿＿＿to take any reading materials out of the reading room.
33.The machines suddenly stopped(work) ＿＿＿because of the power cut.
34.We can not make(nature) ＿＿＿resources, but gather them from each.
35.The company(employ) ＿＿＿more than 50 IT engineers since last year.
36.
PartⅢReading Comprehension (40minutes)
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 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.
The contract of employment is the agreement made between the employer and the employee. This could be a written agreement or in an oral form.
In addition, the contract will also include “custom and practice ”agreements. These are how thi ngs are usually done in the workplace, for example, if the employer always gives the employees a day’s holiday in August. Even though this is not mentioned in the written contract, this will from part of the contract as it is the usual practice.
A trade union may have negotiated(谈判达成）an agreement with an employer about conditions at work. The negotiated agreement will often from part of a contract.
Some contracts will be illegal if:
*the employee gets all or part of their wages in cash;
*tax and national insurance contributions(国民保险税）are not paid; and
*the employee knows they are getting paid in this way to avoid paying national insurance and tax.
36.According to the first paragraph, a contract of employment ＿＿＿.
A)must be written one
B)could be in an oral form
C)should be signed by a trade union
D)ought to be a workplace agreement
37.“Custom and practice” agreement are usually ＿＿＿.
A)included in the contract
B)known to employees only
C)always written clearly in the contract
D)signed by both the employer and a trade union
38.According to the passage, the trade union and employer may negotiate an agreement on ＿＿＿.
A)paid holidays
B)insurance terms
C)training programs
D)conditions at work
39.If the employee receives his pay in cash, this practice will be regarded as ＿＿＿.
A)reasonable
B)practical
C)illegal
D)unfair
40.The passage is mainly about ＿＿＿.
A)the negotiation with an employer
B)the employment contract
C)the working conditions
D)the job responsibilities
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statement are numbered 41to 45.
A shared house is money-saving. When you share a house, your bills, rent and possibly food costs will be much lower. If the house is already established, you don’t have to worry about buying things like a fridge and TV. Choosing good housemates(合租人）
Moving in with friends can be fun but it can result in conflict(冲突）and a loss of friendship. Think carefully about the type of person suited to your character.
Ask advice from friends who have lived in share house, or consult a youth worker or relative.
Setting some guidelines
Every share house is different, but there are some guidelines(准则)that can help you avoid conflict:
* Issue or ask for a receipt(收据）when you pay or collect the rent.
* Spread responsibility for bill payment.
*Where possible, deal with problems through face-to-face communication.
Our Living in a share house web-page has some advice and ideas to help make sharing with your housemates a great experience.
41.According to the first paragraph, the main advantage of a share house is that＿＿＿.
A)it avoids wasting time
B)it saves your money
C)it develops friendship
D)it prevents conflict
42.According to the passage, an ideal housemate is person who is＿＿＿.
A)suitable for your character
B )good at doing housework
C)willing to help you
D)easy to talk with
43. When you collect the rent from your housemate, you are advised to ＿＿＿.
A)write down the amount
B)choose a right date
C)demand cash only
D)give a receipt
44.To solve a problem with your housemate, it is better for you to＿＿＿
A)discuss it with the person on the telephone
B )seek advice from your friends or relatives
C)talk with him or her about it face to face
D)speak to your parents about it first
45.The passage is mainly about how to＿＿＿
A)choose a good neighbor
B)look for a new house
C)live in a share house
D)share housework
Task 3
Directions: The following is a memo. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 to 50(in no more than 3 words) in the table below.
To: All office staff
Re: Award party
Posted: July 1, 2013
The Awards Party will take place on August 1, 2013. The hotel chosen for the party is close to the office. Every who plans to attend the party should send an email to Mr. Black before the end of this week. If you want to bring a guest, the ticket price is $50. Only twenty guest tickets are available. All fifty tickets are reserved for staff at no charge. We hope that all staff will attend .
Please choose the staff member who you think is the most valuable worker this year. Make sure you enclose the name in an envelope and bring it to Mr. Black in person. The voting(投票）ends on the last day of this month. One winner from our staff will be chosen.
Task 4
Directions: The following is a list of terms about income and benefit. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与...相等)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---------- Perfect attendance bonus
B---------- Performance bonus
C---------- Income tax
D---------- Overtime pay
E---------- Back pay
F---------- Pay rise
G---------- Pay cut
H---------- Pay slip
I---------- Weekly wage
J---------- Minimum wage
K---------- Basic wage
L---------- Traveling allowance
M---------- Annual income
N---------- Before-tax salary
O---------- Medical insurance
P---------- Unemployment insurance
Q---------- Employment injury insurance
Task 5
Directions: The following is a letter of application for a job. After reading them, you are required to complete the answer that follow the questions(No.56to No.60). You should write your answers (in no more than 3 words)on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
Dear Mr. Jenkinson,
I am interested to see your advertisement in today’s City Daily and would like to be considered for this position as Chief Office Secretary in your company.
I am now working as Private Secretary to the General Manager at a manufacturing company and have a wide range of responsibilities. These include attending and talking minutes(记录）of meetings and interviews, dealing with callers and business emails and letters when my employer is absent, helping the new employees, as well as performing the daily office duties.
The kind of work in your company particularly interest me, and i would welcome the opportunity it affords to use my foreign language abilities.
A copy of my resume is enclosed with references you require. I hope to hear from you soon and to be given the opportunity to prove myself at an interview.
Best Regards.
Yours sincerely,
Jean Carson
56.How does the writer learn about the job wanted?
From＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿in City Daily.
57.What job position is the writer applying for?
The position as＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿
58.Where is the write working now?
At a＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿
59.Why is the writer particularly interested in the job?
Because she thinks she can use her ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿abilities.
60.What is enclosed wit the letter?
A copy of the writer’s ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿with references required.
Part ⅣTranslation--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 write 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.These programs are important to business success and will also contribute to the community at large.
A)这些重要项目都是为了兴办企业的，这也会对社区有很大的促进。
B)这些规划对于商业成功十分重要，并有助于将其成果奉献给社会。
C)这些程序的成功与做生意一样重要，并且有助于扩大社区的规模。
D)这些项目对于商业的成功至关重要，还会在总体上对社区做出贡献。
62.Once we get these details in order, we should be ready to present our final report to the president.
A)一旦我们把这些细节问题整理好，就应该可以把最终报告呈交给董事长了。
B)一旦将这些具体细节处理妥当，我们就要准备需呈交给董事长的最后报告。
C)一旦我们有条不紊地落实好订货单，就应该去准备呈交给董事长的总结报告。
D)一旦收到详细的订单，我们就应着手准备董事长要做的最后的决算报告了。
63.Buyers and sellers will find the latest property price, photos, and home selling information on our leading website!
A)我们的主网站欢迎买卖双方都上传你们的最新信息，包括资产价格、图片和房屋出售等。
B）为方便买主和卖主间的沟通，我们建立了房屋资产买卖网页，欢迎大家登陆我们的网站。
C）在我们的主网站上，，买家和卖家都可以查到最新的房产价格、照片以及房屋出售等信息。
D）我们为买主和卖主建立了营销网页，提供的资产价格和房屋出售等信息都会及时地更新。
64.We have been doing business with you for many years and hope that you will make the best offer for us.
A)我们期待能够与你们建立起贸易关系，以合理的价格做生意。
B)我们同你们有多年的生意往来，希望能够给予我们最佳报价。
C)我们多年来一直与你们有生意往来，都是以最低价进行交易。
D)我们之间的友好往来已经持续多年，希望以后能够降价供货。
65.Our office is located in Tianjin, a beautiful and modern city. The people in Tianjin are very friendly and nice. The cost of living here is not as high as some other big cities in China. With your wage, you can have a comfortable life here. In addition, public transportation in Tianjin is convenient and relatively cheap so that it will be easy for you to go any place in the city. Of course. There are a lot of places of interest to visit.
Part ⅤWriting (25minutes)
Directions:This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to fill in the Telephone Message according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the Translation /Composition Sheet.
说明：假设你是Lucy，接到找Peter Johnson 的电话，请根据下列内容填写电话留言。
来电日期：2013年6月23日
来电时间：上午10:00
来电人：天津分公司的Mr. James Brown
接电话人：Lucy
留言：
James Brown 先生曾经发来邮件，汇报了新产品在天津的销售情况以及天津市场的情况。天津分公司最近有人来访，希望我们能安排会面。James Brown 先生下周不在公司，你可以拨打他的手机139********。
参考答案：(2013年06月高等学校英语应用能力考试B级a卷TJ)
PRACTICAL ENGLISH TEST FOR COLLEGES (Level B)
(TJ - BGZAW - Pa)
Part I Listening Comprehension
Section A (每题1分) 1. C 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A
Section B (每题1分) 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. D
Section C (每题1分，得分为0分、0.5分、1分；答对部分得0.5分；拼写错误不给分)
11. safe 12. service 13. meet the needs 14. looking for 15. grateful
Part II Vocabulary & Structure
Section A (每题1分)
16. A 17. D 18. A 19. B 20. C 21. A 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D
Section B
(每题0.5分，得分为0分、0.5分；第26、29、31、34题拼写错误不给分；26题首字母小写不扣分；其余各题若有拼写错误，但尚能辨认含义，可以酌情不扣分。)
26. quickly 27. washed 28. to build 29. interesting 30. better
31. introduction / introducing
32. is allowed (主要测试被动语态用法，使用其他时态也可)
33. working 34. natural 35. has employed
Part III Reading Comprehension
Task 1 (每题2分)
36. B 37. A 38. D 39. C 40. B
Task 2 (每题2分)
41. B 42. A 43. D 44. C 45. C
Task 3
(每题1分，得分为0分、0.5分、1分；若有拼写错误但尚能辨认，酌情扣0.5分或不扣分；名词单复数错误酌情扣分或不扣分；冠词漏写不扣分；首字母小写不扣分；填写超过三个词不给分)
46. $50 47. 50 48. Mr. Black 49. (the) last day 50. One / 1
Task 4 (每题1分)
51. C, Q 52. N, O 53. K, M 54. D, L 55. P, G
Task 5
(每题1分，得分为0分、0.5分、1分；若有拼写错误但尚能辨认，酌情扣0.5分或不扣分；填写超过三个词不给分)
56. the advertisement 57. Chief Office Secretary
58. manufacturing company 59. foreign language 60. resume
65. (共12分)参考译文：
我们的办事处设在天津，一座美丽现代化的城市。天津人民友好善良。这里的生活成本不像中国其他
一些城市那么高。用你的工资，你就能在这里过上舒适的生活。另外，天津的公共交通十分方便，相对便宜，这样你到城市的任何地方都很容易。当然，还有许多名胜古迹可以参观。
Our office is located in Tianjin, a beautiful and modern city. The people in Tianjin
1 1
are very friendly and nice. The cost of living here is not as high as some other big
1 1
cities in China. With your wage, you can have a comfortable life here. In addition,
1 1 1
public transportation in Tianjin is convenient and relatively cheap so that it will be
1 1
easy for you to go to any place in the city. Of course, there are a lot of places of
1 1 1
interest to visit.
Part V Writing （共15分）
评分标准参考：
1. 本题按综合方式评分，从格式、内容和语言三方面全面衡量，只给一个分数，即给总体印象分(global/impression marking)。
2. 评分时应以考生应得(rewarding)分数评定，不要以扣分(penalty)方式评定。
3. 评分分两部分：填空部分和写作部分。
填空部分共56个空，每个空1分，共5分。
写作分数分数为10分，可分3个等级，即：
1) 9分：内容完整，表达清楚；语言上仅有个别小错。
2) 6分：内容较完整，表达尚清楚；语言错误不多，可以有个别句子结构上的错误。
3) 3分：内容大体完整，表达可勉强理解；有较多的语言错误，包括一些严重错误。
4. 如果试卷的得分可高于或低于某一等级分，则应加1分或减1分。
5. 如果不按提示写作文或语言表达完全无法理解，应给0分。
6. 评分应力求准确，防止趋中倾向。
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