英语三级-A级全真试题2017.6(含答案详解).doc

1、1高等学校英语应用能力考试(A 级)(2017 年 6 月)Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections. Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dia

2、logue, 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 wi

3、th a single 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 Answe

4、r Sheet with a single line through the center. A B C D Now the test will begin. 1. A) There is no paper. B) The man can use the printer.C) The man has to pay first. D) The printer doesnt work.2. A) He has got a pay rise. B) He has got a new job.C) He has been promoted. D) He has bought an apartment.

5、3. A) Sell a car. B) Repair a car.C) Rent a car. D) Buy a used car.4. A) It is too small. B) He doesnt like the style.C) He doesnt like the color. D) It is of poor quality.5. A) The sales manager. B) The receptionist.C) The office secretary. D) The chief engineer.Section BDirection: This section is

6、to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, 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 ch

7、oices 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.Conversation 1 6. A) The goods are out of stock. B) She is moving to another city.C) She is afraid the price will go down. D) The sales sea

8、son is coming soon.7. A) By train. B) By ship.2C) By air. D) By truck. 8. A) Next week. B) Next month.C) In three weeks. D) In two weeks.Conversation 2 9. A) Sales manager. B) HR manager assistant.C) Office secretary. D) Software engineer.10. A) 3 weeks. B) 6 weeks.C) 3 months. D) 6 months.Section C

9、Directions: 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 passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according

10、to what you hear. Now listen to the passage.I think well begin now. First Id like to welcome you all and thank you for your coming, especially at such short notice. I know you are all very busy and its difficult to take time away from your 11 for meetings.As you can see on the agenda, today we will

11、focus on the upcoming 12 . First well discuss the groups that will be coming in from Germany. After that, Well discuss the North American Tours, 13 by the Asian tours. If time 14 , we will also discuss the Australian tours which are booked for early September. Finally, Im going to request some feedb

12、ack from all of you 15 last years tours and where you think we can improve.Section D Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. Wh

13、en 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 answers on the answer sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.16. What product doe

14、s the company produce? .17. What was the company set up?ago.18. Where are their products sold?Both and abroad.19. According to the speaker, why do their products have a good reputation?Because of the high quality and good they provide.20. What does the speaker promise to give for a large order?3.Par

15、t II Structure (10minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to 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

16、 words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.21.Our company culture is make us successful in creating a friendly and exciting environment.A) where B) how C) what D) why22. Most people were

17、greatly shocked by the news the IT company had gone bankrupt.A) what B) how C) why D) that23.I would probably try to find a better job if I _ in your position.A) am B) were C)have been D)be24.If you are busy to attend the meeting, you can send your assistant to take your place.A)very B) so C)too D)

18、more25.I had to wait for anther two months to be able to have the car .A) fixing B) fix C) to fix D)fixed26.62% of the people surveyed said they always avoided their smart phones during meals.A) use B) using C)to use D)used27.The HR department is a critical part of employee well-being in any busines

19、s, no matter small it is.A) how B) what C)where D)which28. According to the regulation, inspections to ensure that the systems are in good condition.A) demanded B)have demanded C) be demanded D) are demanded29.Before you think about asking for a promotion, make sure that either a position opening ex

20、ists a new position is needed to be created.A) and B) nor C) or D)but30.The traffic was making so much noise that I couldnt hear what he .A) is saying B) was saying C)has said D) will saySection B Directions: There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form

21、of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet. 31. Our team will meet with each person to learn about his or her (person) and vocational goals.32. These questions enable the interviewer (know) how you previously reacted or behaved in certain ty

22、pes of situations.33. Before (ask) for a promotion, try to find out how the decision makers in your company feel about 4you.34. They are under the (impress) that their communication ability is the most important factor in whether or not they will hired.35. We believe the e-learning can be (effective

23、) than traditional instructions in the future.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)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 readi

24、ng 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

25、.The challenge of writing a powerful cove letter(附信) can lead job candidates to search endlessly for advice, but be careful. While you likely will find some valuable advice, you may come across a few tips that could mislead you.“You need a lengthy cover letter. ” This probably is one of the “bad cov

26、er letter tips. ” Think about it :hiring managers have piles of resumes and cover letters to review. If yours is longer than the rest, it might not get read at all. Aim to get all of your points across in three brief paragraphs: a clear introduction that lets employer know which job you are applying

27、 for and why you are interested in the position; a paragraph that includes a few specific examples of how to have excelled(擅长) in past roles that are relevant to the open position; and a concluding paragraph that tells employers how you will benefit their company and requests a future meeting.“Your

28、cover letter is less important than your resume. ” Some hiring managers shove(随手扔) cover letters to the side, but most do not. Because you never know what type of hiring manager you are dealing with, it is best to submit a nice cover letter. While some employers place less emphasis on cover letters,

29、 others decide who to interview based on them. Remember that the point of a cover letter is to tell employers something that makes them want to meet you. 36. Why should job candidates be careful when searching for advice to write a cover letter? A) Some tips are not practical. B) Some tips could be

30、misleading.C) It is impossible to get useful tips. D) It is difficult to find valuable tips.37. Why shouldnt you write a lengthy cover letter?A) Hiring managers may not read it at all. B) Well-written cover letters may be read first.C) It is difficult to write a good long cover letter. D) You are un

31、able to express your points clearly.38. According to the passage, the introductory paragraph of a cover letter should include .A) your request for a job interview B) the position you are interested inC) some examples of your achievements D) your education background and degree39. Which of the follow

32、ing should be included in the concluding paragraph of a cover letter?5A) Your expected salary. B) Your hobbies and interests.C) Your request for a meeting. D) Your professional background.40. According to the writer, the purpose of a cover letter is to .A) urge the employer to read your resume B) pl

33、ease your potential employerC) get the employer to meet you D) show off your achievementsTask 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Dear Sir/Madam,I am pleased to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of Sand River and its

34、CEO, Mrs. Jane King. I am very familiar with the company. My next book deals with it in detail, while is to be published in autumn of 2018. I am also familiar with European consumer. As a Dutch citizen, I have lived in Europe for 46 years and studied European consumer behavior for decades.I believe

35、that Sand River offers something unique to the European market. It has established long-term supply relations with herdsman(农民 ) families and owns advanced German machinery. Thus it combines natural resources with modern manufacturing techniques. But equally important, Sand River works with modern f

36、ashion designers to create truly contemporary and appealing designs. The result is a newly-established cashmere(羊绒) brand that appeals to a target group of high-income women.I met Mrs. King the first time in 2013. Since then, we have met several times and talked about Sand Rivers philosophy, strateg

37、y, and appeal to both Chinese and international consumers. I was struck by her deep knowledge about knitting(针织) technology, her enthusiasm for the brand, and her deep understanding of the cashmere shopper. I regard her as a “women of her word.”To summarize, I believe Sand River products deserve a p

38、lace in luxurious European department stores and Mrs. King is a reliable partner.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Joan Smith41. Joan Smith wrote the recommendation letter on behalf of .A) a Dutch citizen B) herdsman familiesC) the European consumer D) Sand

39、River and its CEO42. Form the letter we can learn that Sand River .A) has long-term links with herdsmen B) employs many herdsman workersC) manufactures advanced machines D) sells hand-made products43. The target consumers of the newly-established cashmere brand are .A) college students B) blue-color

40、 workersC) high-income women D) average herdsman families44. By saying “a women of her word” (Para. 3), the writer means that Mrs. King .6A) always keeps her promise B) is a good public speakerC) knows customers well D)is well educated45. As far as the European market is concerned, the writer thinks

41、 that Sand River products .A) are fit for supermarkets in big cities B) are likely to enjoy a big market shareC) will appeal to different kinds of customers D) deserve a place in luxurious department storesTask 3Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you are required to complete t

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