1、高等學(xué)校英語應(yīng)用能力考試(A級) (2015年6月)Part I Listening Comprehension (15minutes) 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 understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue

2、, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. 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 sing

3、le line through the center. Example: You will hear: You will read: A. New York City. B. An evening party. C. An air trip. D. The mans job.From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York. Therefore, C. An air trip is the correct answer. You should mark C on the Answer Sheet wi

4、th a single line through the center. A B C D Now the test will begin. W: I love the car, but Im afraid I cant afford it. M: If you really like it, you can borrow money from the bank.Q: What does the man advise the woman to do? 1. A) Buy a less expensive car. B)Make a price comparison. C) Borrow mone

5、y from the bank. D) Wait until the price goes down.2. M: Have you got a job with the company? W: No, no position is available now. Q: Why cant the woman get a job with the company?2. A) No job is suitable for her. B) They cant offer any position. C) She cant meet its requirements. D) Her English is

6、not good enough.3. W: What benefit can I get if I become your club member?M: You can enjoy a prize discount.Q: What benefit can the club member get?3. A) A free gift. B) A VIP card. C) A free ticket. D) A price discount.4. M: Can I help you, Madam? W: Yes, I bought a washing machine in your shop las

7、t week. But it doesnt work now. Q: What can we learn from the conversation?4. A) The machine works well. B) The machine costs too much. C)The woman is making a complaint. D)The woman wants to get her money back5. W: Hello, may I make an appointment with your manager? M: Ok, but whos calling, please?

8、 Q: Why does the woman make the phone call?5. A) To meet a friend. B) To sell a product. C) To discuss a sales plan. D) To make an appointment.Section BDirection: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation

9、, 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 wi

10、th a single line through the center.Conversation 1 M: Good morning, may I help you?W: Good morning, I need to cash this check.M: Certainly, could you please fill in this form.W: Sure, where should I sign my name?M: In this box, please. Do you brining you ID card and savings account book?W: Yes, here

11、 you are.M: Thank you. How would you like to have your money?W: Eight notes of one hundred please.M: All right, here is the money and you savings book.W: Thank you very much.Questions:6. What is the woman doing in the bank?7. How would the woman like to have her money? 6. A) Cashing a check. B) Open

12、ing an account. C) Saving some money. D) Applying for a loan.7. A) Four notes of one hundred. B) Eight notes of one hundred. C) Ten notes of fifty. D) Fifteen notes of twenty.Conversation 2W: Why do you want to work with our company ?M: I want to get a more challenging job.W: How about your current

13、job?M: My salary is not bad, but I want to have a try of this chance.W: All right, how did you get to know about this job?M: I read about it in the newspaper.W: Why do you think youre suitable for this job?M: I have five years work experience in this field.W: Ok, then how much salary do you expect f

14、rom this job?M: No less than five thousand Yuan per month.W: Do you have any questions?M: Not at the moment.W: Right, we will inform you when we have made a decision.M: Thank you for the interview.W: Youre welcome.Questions: 8. Why did the man apply for the job? 9. How did the man know about the job

15、? 10. Why does the man think he is suitable for the job? 8. A)To have more work experience. B)To have a much higher salary. C) To get a better chance for promotion. D) To try something more challenging.9. A)From a magazine. B)From a brochure. C) From a friend. D) From a newspaper.10. A) He has relat

16、ed work experience. B) His education background is good. C) His English is beyond average. D) He has a strong sense of responsibility.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrase missing. The pass

17、age will be read two timese. 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. Now listen to the passage.Before I go on vacation ,I always plan my trip. For starters, l usually take a look at travel guide books or 11

18、and review possible destinations. Then, I check the costs involved in traveling to that particular place. If Im going by plane, then I have to 12 on airfare for different airlines. If Im traveling by train, then I have to 13 train passes or tickets. I also need to locate hotel accommodations. Fortun

19、ately, l dont mind 14 at a cheap hotel or a motel. Finally, l try to plan money for meals and other sightseeing expenses. If I plan 15 ,1 usually have a good time.Section D Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you

20、 will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question .you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your ans

21、wers on the answer sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.Section DGood morning, everybody. Welcome to our meeting. First of all, Id like to talk about our sales this year. Please look at the screen. From this chart, you can see our sales this year have been very successful and we have alr

22、eady achieved all our sales targets for the year. Our sales people have been working very hard and the department has performed very well. When we think back to the problems we had last year the success is especially pleasing. By that time, sales were down by l0% and things did not look good at all.

23、 We made some difficult decisions and some people were not happy with them at first. However, since then were happy to say that performance has improved.16. What will the speaker talk about first at the meeting? The companys this year.17. How are the companys sales this year? Very . 18. What does th

24、e speaker think of the sales people?They have been working .19. How much did last years sales decrease? They went down by .20. What did some people feel about the decisions made by the company? They were with them at first.Part II Structure (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability t

25、o construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. 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

26、corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.21. Generally, you should avoid business over a meal until your host gives a signal. A) talk about B) talking about C) to talk about D) talked about22. The fact we may not be able to directly assist you does not mean your

27、 complaint isnt valid.A)which B)whom C)who D)that23. Williams proposal, at a board meeting last week, was to set up a committee to review the marketing plan.A)discuss B ) discussing C)discussed D)to be discussed 24. You can experience a fast internet connection in the same way as you do in the offic

28、e. A)more B)much C)better . D)most25. As to who is to be hired, it is the Human Resources Department has the final say. A)whose B)those C)these D)that26. The employees of the company have got much income this year than they did last year. A)fewer B)more C)most D)least27. Experts say that even the jo

29、b market is tough, there are more positions available than many people think. A)though B)until C)since D)as28. Looking for a new job while still is quite a challenge for any of us.A)work B)worked C)to work D)working29. The online shop provides a video to help old people learn to do online shopping.

30、A)what B)which C)how D)that30. We are expecting the goods we ordered at our warehouse by the end of next month.A) to arrive B) arriving C ) arrive D) arrived 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

31、. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet. 31. When you feel that you have received unfair ( treat) ,the Service Quality Manager will conduct an investigation into the matter.32. Please note that only (qualify) applicants will be contacted by the hiring manager.33. The

32、y have promised to conduct an (investigate) into the complaint.34. Our products were (gradual) accepted by customers and gained a good reputation in the market.35.The card issuer must send you the refund within seven business days of ( receive) yourrequest. Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes

33、)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 3

34、6 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.When you quit a job, you typically give two weeks notice. But at KIND Healthy Snacks they d

35、o things differently. Founder and CEO Daniel Lubetzky asks employees, whom he calls“team members,” for at least two months, and in some cases two years notice. In return, Lubetzky focuses on their professional growth until the day they leave. It may sound extreme, unrealistic even, to ask for two mo

36、nths notice-or two years notice from those who work with him directly-but his reasoning makes perfect sense. “Well call the KIND team afamily, so major life transitions (轉(zhuǎn)變) like changing jobs arent meant to be kept in secret until the last minute. ”Lubetzky tells Business Insider. No one should be

37、scared to talk about whats next for them.“I would rather a team member come to me months in advance, letting me know what will be happening in their life,” he says,“whether it is a baby on the way, a relocation for personal reasons, or a plan to go back to school. ” Lubetzky doesnt expect his employ

38、ees to accept a job elsewhere and ask the new employer to delay their start date by two months or two years. He simply wants anyone who is exploring new opportunities to be open about it.36. How long in advance does Lubetzky ask his employees to give their job-quitting notice? A) Two weeks. B) One m

39、onth.C) At least two months. D) More than two years.37. For his employees, Lubetzky cares most about A) their health conditions B) their further education C) their retirement pension D) their professional growth38. One of the reasons given by Lubetzky for his job-quitting notice is that 。A)he treats

40、 his team as a “family” B) he can save a large amount of money C) changing jobs is regarded as a life transition D) the news of changing jobs should be kept in secret39. What does the underlined phrase “a baby on the way”mean? A)A baby is going to be born. B)A baby is growing healthily. C)A baby is

41、going to be adopted. D)A new-born baby is coming home.40.What is the actual purpose of Lubetzkys requirement of job quitting? A) The employees should be loyal to the company. B) The employees should be open about their leaving.C)The employees may get enough time to search for a new job.D)The employe

42、es may save enough money to support their family.Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Dear Mr. Li Dong, I am pleased to confirm that you have a conditional offer of a place at the University of Luton. You should arrive in

43、time for Welcome Week, which begins on 16th September, 2015. Teaching begins on 30th September, 2015. However, the University will admit students up to two weeks after this date. You have been made a conditional offer. As soon as you have met the conditions set for you, please inform International A

44、dmissions in writing by letter or fax with a copy of your certificate if applicable. International students in their first year of study at Luton can apply for a place to stay in the university. You should therefore ensure that you or your sponsor can provide at least 600 per month to support yourse

45、lf. All students whose first language is not English are expected to obtain formal English proficiency certificates. Please return the attached Reply Slip to us as soon as possible, indicating whether or not you wish to accept the conditional place offered to you. We look forward to hearing from you

46、 again soon. If you have any questions about your offer or your stay in the university, please do not hesitate to contact International Admissions.41. Welcome Week of the University starts on . A)16th September B)30th September C)7th October D)14th October42. What should Li Dong do when he has met t

47、he conditions set for him? A) Prepare a copy of his resume. B)Travel to the UK immediately. C)Inform International Admissions. D)Send a short notice to his sponsor.43.International students can apply to stay for a year in the University of Luton if A) they would like to find a past-time job on campu

48、s B) they can borrow a loan from the university C)they agree to share a flat with another student D) they can have the money to support themselves 44. What is the requirement for students whose first language is not English? A)To pass the Universitys entrance examination. B) To have formal English p

49、roficiency certificates. C)To go through a two-week English training course. D) To provide a reference from their former teachers. 45. The purpose of the letter is to ask the applicant whether . A) he accepts the offer. B) he needs financial support C)he wants help in applying for a Visa D)he wishes

50、 to share a flat with otherTask 3Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50). You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.The Job Finder program was designed

51、for teenagers and young adults. It provides opportunities for education and employment. It allows those who have limited access to adequate education and restricted income to advance and compete in the real world.The Job Finder program requires applicants to be between 16 and 24 years old. Youths fr

52、om limited-income families and disadvantaged home lives are eligible for admission. Their housing, health care and food will he covered with no required expenses from them or their families. Job Finder applicants must be U.S. citizens and demonstrate a need for financial and educational support. Enr

53、ollment begins by contacting ( 800) 733-JOBS. The Program offers safe working and living environments at various centers throughout the United States. Those enrolled may live in one of the centers or at home. Each Job Finder participant will receive real world job training and collect a living allow

54、ance when he displays satisfactory achievements. Participants also have the opportunity to obtain a high-school diploma or test for a drivers license. Job Finder ProgramPurpose: Providing opportunities for education and employmentApplication requirements: 1) aged from 16 t0 24 years old 2)from limited-income families and 46 home lives 3) 47 citizens 4) need for financial and educational supportBenefits : 1) 48 working and living environments 2)real world 49 and a li