1、高等学校英语应用能力考试（B级）历年真题 PRACTICAL ENGLISH TEST FOR COLLEGES Level B 2007年12月 Part I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to give proper responses. There are 5 reco
2、rded 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
3、 with a single line through the center.Example: You will hear: Mr. Smith is not in. Could you please give him a message?You will read: A) Im not sure.B) Youre right.C) Yes, certainly.D) Thats interesting.From the question we learn that the speaker is asking the listener to leave a message. Therefore
4、, C) “Yes, certainly.” is the correct answer. You should mark C) on the Answer Sheet. Now the test will begin.1. A) Yes, it is.B) No, thanks.C) Never mind.D) Certainly.2. A) Thank you.B) Sorry, he is not here.C) Im sorry.D) My name is Jack.3. A) After December 24. B) Its too hot in June.C) My pleasu
5、re.D) No problem.4. A) Yes, please.B) For two months.C) Every day.D) Yes, I will.5. A) Nice to meet you.B) Thanks anyway.C) Very interesting.D) Not bad.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue,
6、there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues 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 thro
7、ugh the center.6. A) Snowy.B) Cloudy.C) Windy.D) Rainy.7. A) By car.B) By train.C) By plane.D) By ship.8. A) Calling the police.B) Booking a ticket.C) Giving the information.D) Asking the way.9. A) Patient and doctor.B) Husband and wife. C) Teacher and student.D) Manager and secretary.10. A) Buy a n
8、ew phone.B) Use her phone. C) Have the phone repaired.D) Try the phone again.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 phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. During the second reading,
9、 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.Welcome to the Public Bus System. Its bus network operates 365 days of the year and has
10、11 that can take you to your destination(目的地) quickly and easily.You can travel round the city for just $ 12 a day with Type-A bus tickets. Type-B bus tickets are even 13 . You can get on and off as many times 14 , so you can tour the city at your own pace.You can buy tickets at most newspaper stand
11、s.If you want to get 15 , call the office of the Public Bus System.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. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: T
12、here 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.16. It
13、suddenly occurred to me that we could the police for help.A) askB) lookC) tellD) meet17.Many companies provide their employees free lunch during the weekdays.A) byB) withC) toD) for18. Life is more enjoyable to people are open to new ideas.A) whoseB) whomC) whoD) which19.I my former manager when I w
14、as on a flight to Beijing.A) ran intoB) took awayC) put onD) shut down20. It has been quite a long time the two companies established a business relationship.A) although B) becauseC) ifD) since21.The house was sold for $ 60000, which was far more than its .A) money B) paymentC) valueD) profit22.Cust
15、omers consider location as the first factor when a decision about buying a house.A) makeB) madeC) to make D) making23.The work seemed easy at first but it to be quite difficult.A) broke outB) turned outC) worked out D) set out24. The small company is to handle this large order.A) able B) probableC)
16、reasonableD) possible25.If I that your business was growing so rapidly, I wouldnt have been worried about it.A) knowB) knewC) had known D) have knownSection BDirections: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Wr
17、ite the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. David will go on holiday as soon as he (finish) the project.27. Although the small town has been changing slowly, it looks quite (difference) from what it was.28. My father is a sports fan and he enjoys (swim) very much.29.The
18、small village has become (wide) known in recent years for its silk exports.30. The fast (develop) of the local economy has caused serious water pollution in this region.31. Thank you for your letter of April 15, (tell) us about Mr. John Browns visit to our company on May 10.32. The (late) model of t
19、he racing car will be on display at the exhibition this week.33. Miss Li was (luck) enough to get the opportunity to work in that world-famous company.34. Last year, customers (buy) a total of 90 million iPods and 2 billion songs from the iTunes store.35. Yesterday, the secretary (give) the Task to
20、make arrangements for the annual meeting.Part IIIReading 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 1Directions: After reading the fo
21、llowing 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 mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Cars are lots of fun, but they could
22、 also be dangerous. We have to be careful when we drive them or ride in them.Its always a good idea to put on your seat belt when youre in a car. Why? Think about this example: You put an egg on a skateboard (滑板) and give it a push. If the skateboard hits a stone, it will stop, but the egg wont. It
23、will fly through the air, hit the ground and break.Now, think what would happen if you tied the egg to the skateboard. When the skateboard hits a stone, the egg wont go flying. It will stay safely on the skateboard.Volvo, a famous Swedish carmaker, was the first to use seat belts in 1949. Air bags a
24、re also very important for car safety, because sometimes a seat belt isnt enough. If the car is going really fast and runs into something, seat belts could even hurt the people who wear them.Most newer cars have air bags in front of and next to the seats. When a car hits something, its airbags, its
25、airbags will come out quickly in less than one second to keep the people inside safe.36. We have to be careful in driving a car mainly because it could be .A) little funB) a pleasureC) a lot of troubleD) a great danger37. The example of an egg on a skateboard is used to show that .A) eggs break easi
26、ly on a moving skateboardB) cars should not be stopped suddenlyC) seat belts are important to safetyD) driving is dangerous act 38. which of the following statements is true?A) People with seat belts tied will always be safe in cars.B) Volvo was the first carmaker to use seat belts in cars.C) Air ba
27、gs will come out before the cars hit something.D) All cars have air bags in front of the seats.39. According to the passage, air bags are another device that_.A) adds safety to car driving B) is going to replace seat beltsC) comes out slowly to functionD) prevents cars from running too fast40.The be
28、st title for this passage is _.A) Buy a Volvo with Airbags B) Make a Car Safe InsidesC) Fasten Your Seat BeltsD) Add Air Bags to CarTask 2 Directions: This Task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.The Museum of Contemporary(当代的） Art has started a new
29、 series of programs, known as “Art Makes Good Business”. It id designed to educate company managers about why art makes good business and how to take full advantage of it.The event is open to new and current corporate(企业法人的) members of MOCA. An understanding and appreciation of art is becoming a mus
30、t in todays business world. Art can be a valuable tool for seeking new ways to communication with customers and raising public awareness of your companys role in the community.During the coming months the series will look into the relationship between art, business and community. The series will cov
31、er how to understand modern art and how art can help improve a companys image. Art Makes Good Business speaks will include leaders from the business and art worlds. Booking are required. Space is limited. For more information call 305-893-6211 or visit www.momanomi.org.41. The purpose of the museums
32、 new program is to show_.A) the management of business by artistsB) the role of art in improving business C) the education of modern artists.D) the way to design art programs42. The Art Makes Good Business program is intended for . A). the general public B). modern art lovers C) corporate members of
33、 MOCA D) people involved in art business43. MOCA members who take part in the programs can learn .A) to become leaders in business and art worldsB) to co-operate with other members of MOCAC) the new ways of communication between peopleD) about the relationship between art, business and community44.
34、Those who want to attend lectures by Art Makes Good Business speakers must A) make a bookingB) pay additional feesC) understand modern artD) be successful managers45. This advertisement aims to A) improve the relationship between companiesB) stress the importance role of art in educationC) attract M
35、OCA members to the programsD) arise funds for museums of modern artTask 3 Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through 50 in no more than 3 words in the table below. Make our tourist Information Center
36、 your first call when planning your visit to Cheltenham. Our friendly team can provide a wide range of services to make your stay enjoy and unforgettable. We can book your accommodation (住宿) , from a homely bed and breakfast to a fore-star hotel. We can provide tickets for local events and we are bo
37、oking agents(代理商) for National Express and other local coach companies. In summer we organize our own various programs of Coach Tours of the Cotswolds, plus regular walking tours around Cheltenham, all guided by qualified guides. We also stock a wide range of maps and guidebooks plus quality gifts a
38、nd souvenirs(纪念品). We can help you with advice on what to see, where to go and how to get there. We look forward to seeing you in Cheltenham.Tours of CheltenhamTour Services Provider: 46 Services Offered:1. booking accommodation2. providing tickets for 47 3. booking tickets from National Express and
39、 other 48 4. organizing Coach Tours and regular 49 in summer5. providing various maps, 50 , gifts and souvenirsTask 4 Directions: The following is a menu of a mobile ( 移动的) phone. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与等同)those given in Chinese in the table below. Then
40、you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55. A-phone book B-tools C-calculator D-message saving E-phone setting F-backlight setting G-key lock H-automatic redial I-sound volume J-ring type K-voice mailL-additional functionsM-own numberN-alarmO
41、-new messageP-netQ-detete allExamples: (C)计算器 （K）语音信箱51（ ）自动重拨 （ ）本机号码52（ ）闹钟 （ ）音量53（ ）网络 （ ）信息储存54（ ）工具箱 （ ）背景光设置55（ ）电话薄 （ ）话机设置Task 5Directions: The following is a letter. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (No. 56 to No. 60). You should write
42、r your answers in no more than 3 words on the corresponding Answer Sheet. Dear Guests, In order to serve you better, we are carrying out a reconstruction program at the hotel, which will improve our fitness( 健身) facilities. We are currently working on our program on the 6th floor. We regret that the
43、 tennis court is not in operation. However, you are still welcome to use swimming pool. Please change into your swimsuit in your room.While this program is in progress, drilling (钻孔) work many create some noise during the following time schedule:9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a. m.4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p. m.We apol
44、ogize for the inconvenience (不便). Should you require any help during your stay with us, please call our Assistant Manager. He will be at your service any time of the day and night at 6120.Once again, thank you for your kind understanding and have a pleasant stay!Yours faithfully,Arthur WhiteGeneral
45、Manager56. Whats the purpose of the hotels reconstruction program? To improve its .57. Where is the reconstruction work going on at the moment? On the .58. Where should guests change into their swimsuits before going swimming? In their .59. Why does the hotel apologize to the guests? Because of caused by the reconstruction program.60. Who should the guests turn to if they have any problem? They should call the .Part IV TranslationEnglish 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 sentenc
