英语应用能力等级考试A级模拟试卷1.DOC

1、1英语应用能力等级考试 A 级模拟试卷 1Part I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes)Section ADirections: This part to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. The dialogues and question will be spoken only once. When you he

2、ar a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices 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,

3、certainly.D) Thats interesting.From the question we learn that the speaker is asking the listener to leave a message. Therefore, C) Yes, certainly is the correct answer. You should mark C) on the Answer Sheet. Now the test will begin.1. A) 8 hours. B) 18 hours. C) 12 hours. D) 16 hours.2. A)On a pla

4、ne. B)In California. C) At the airport. D)On the way to the airport.3. A) The speaker is bothered by the smoke.B) The man complains about the smoke in the room.C) The room is very hot.D) The woman is bothered by the room.4. A) Go to a dancing party. B) Go to the Student Centre.C) Go to a lecture. D)

5、 Stay at home.5. A) He feels unhappy. B) He feels very tired.C) He is not feeling well. D) He hates to talk with the woman.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are two recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some

6、recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A), B) ,C), and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single ling th

7、rough the center.Conversation 16. A) Two. B) Three. C) Four. D) Five.7. A) At 9 p.m. on Friday morning. B)At 9 a.m. on Friday morning.C)At 9 p.m. on Tuesday morning. D)At 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning.Conversation 28. A) A pair of blue gloves. B) A pair of white gloves.C) A pair of black gloves. D) A pa

8、ir of green gloves.9. A) Size Six. B) Size Eight. C) Size Seven. D) Size Five.10. A) $ 5. B) $ 15. C)$5.20. D)$ 5.12.2Section CDirections: The section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear 5 questions. Both the passage and th

9、e questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or short phrase. The incomplete answers are printed both in your test paper and on the Answer Sheet. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet .Now this is the passage.11. He pain

10、ted .12. He painted .13. He painted .14. Because .15. The fellow never .Part Structure (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sectionsSection ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are req

11、uired 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 corresponding letter in the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16. One of the traditional complaints about English food is the way_ veget

12、ables are cooked.A) which B) how C) in which D) that17. They always give the available seats to_ comes first.A) whoever B) whomever C) which ever D) whom18. The temple is still in excellent condition_ that it was built 600 years ago.A) because B)as C)considering D)for19. The manager needs an assista

13、nt that he can_ to take care of problems in his absence.A)count on B)count in C)count up D)count out20. Well let you use the room you keep it clean and tidy.A) as long as B) on condition(that) C) suppose D) if21. Which sport has the most expenses_ training equipment, players personal equipment and u

14、niforms?A) in place of B) in terms of C)by means of D) by way of 22. When a fire_ at the National Exhibition in London, at least ten priceless paintings were completely destroyed.A) broke off B) broke down C) broke up D) broke out23. Criticism and self-criticism is necessary_ it helps us to find and

15、 correct our mistakes.A) for that B)at that C)with that D)in that24. We expressed the hope _they would come and visit China again.A) than B) it C) which D) when25. Im sorry I cant see you immediately; but if youd like to take a seat, Ill be with you _.A) for a moment B) in a moment C) for the moment

16、 D) at the moment3Section BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. Do you think the building in Shenzhen is (similarity) _in appear

17、ance to the skyscrapers in Manhattan, New York?27. Barbara tends to get very (patience) _if you ask her more than two questions.28. The world output of crude oil that year was 25 percent (high) _than the previous year .29. The children never received love or (kind) _from their parents.30. It was hot

18、 in the room and the men began to (loose) _their ties.31. Scientists have done countless experiments to show that praise is far (effective) _than criticism in improving human behavior.32. Bill is out of work now. Therefore, to him every penny is (value) _.33. There is no sense in (leave) _important

19、decisions to inexperienced people.34. Because of the effects of weather the rock has an (regular) _surface.35. She derived great (satisfactory) _from watching her children gradually become independent.Part Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There

20、 are some 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 following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 cho

21、ices 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.There are two factors which determine an individuals intelligence. The first is the sort of brain he is born with. Human brains differ conside

22、rably, some being more capable than others. But no matter how good a brain he has to begin with, an individual will have a low order of intelligence unless he has opportunities to learn. So the second factor is what happens to the individual-the sort of environment in which he is reared (抚养,培养). If

23、an individual is handicapped environmentally, it is likely that his brain will fail to develop and he will never attain the level of intelligence of which he is capable.The importance of environment in determining an individuals intelligence can be demonstrated by the case history of the identical t

24、wins, Peter and Mark. Being identical, the twins had identical brains at birth, and their growth processes were the same. When the twins were three months old, their parents died, and they were placed in separate foster homes. Peter was reared by parents of low intelligence in an isolated community

25、with poor educational opportunities. Mark was reared in the home of well-to-do parents who had been to college. He was read to as a child, sent to good schools, and given every opportunity to be stimulated intellectually. This environmental difference continued until the twins where in their late te

26、ens, when they were given tests to measure their intelligence. Marks I,Q .was 125, twenty-five points higher than the average and fully forty points higher than his identical brother. Given equal opportunities, the twins, 4having identical brains, would have tested at roughly the same level.36. This

27、 selection can best be entitled _.A) Measuring You Intelligence B) Intelligence and EnvironmentC) The Case of Peter and Mark D) Pitfalls for the I.Q Test37. The best statement of the main idea of this passage is that _.A) human brains differ considerablyB) the brain a person is born with is importan

28、t in determining his intelligenceC) environment is crucial in determining a persons intelligenceD) a person who is handicapped environmentally will never attain the level of intelligence of which he is capable.38. According to the passage, the average I.Q. is _.A) 85 B) 100 C) 110 D) 12539. The case

29、 history of the twins appears to support the conclusion that _.A) individuals with identical brains seldom test at the same level.B) an individuals intelligence is determined solely by his environment.C) children reared under average conditions possess average intelligence.D) lack of opportunity hin

30、ders the growth of intelligence.40. This passage suggests that an individuals I.Q._.A) can be predicated at birth B) is inherited from his parentsC) stays the same throughout his life D) can be increased by educationTASK 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished sta

31、tements are numbered 41 through 45.Zinc(锌) is one of about 20 elements necessary for good health. It is present in the body in a very small amount, but it makes it possible for important chemical actions to be carried out in cells. Scientists are just beginning to discover how zinc and other element

32、s work.Researchers first studied zinc as a way to speed recovery. Dr. Waltor Powys, formerly with the United States Air force, noted that the laboratory animals recovered faster when some substances were added to their food. One of these substances was zinc. Dr. Powys later tested the zinc treatment

33、 on an American airman recovering form medical operations. The airman who received zinc sulphate (硫酸盐) recovered in one half the usual time. Other doctors studied persons who had a number of strange disorders. The doctors learned that all of these problems were caused by a lack of zinc in the body.

34、They treated these disorders successfully by giving the patients zinc sulphate.The amount of zinc in the body can be found by examining the blood and hair. A lack of this important element is not uncommon among people in both industrial and developing countries. Zinc is found in most high protein fo

35、ods, such as meat, milk, fish and eggs. It is also found in whole grains. But many people do not eat enough of these foods. Food makers should add this element so that more people could get needed amounts of these essential substances.41. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A) Scientists a

36、re just starting to study how zinc and other elements work.B) People only need a very small amount of zinc to maintain good health.C) Zinc is important because it allows important chemical actions to take place in cells.D) A lack of zinc is rare among people in developed countries.542. Some health e

37、xperts say food makers should add some elements _ people wont lack these essential substances.A) therefore B) since C) for the purpose that D) for the effect that43. Zinc is found in most high protein foods and whole grains. Here the word “whole” means _.A) unprocessed B) processed C) various kinds

38、of D) for the effect that44. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A) A lack of zinc in the body may slow recovery from a medical operation.B) So far no proper way has been found to treat the illness caused by a lack of zinc.C) Some physical problems turn out to be related to a lack of zinc.

39、D) A lack of zinc in the body may be compensated by giving zinc sulphate.45. The best Title for the passage may be _.A) A New Discovery B) Zinc and HealthC) How Zinc Works D) Add Zinc to Your FoodTask 3Directions: After reading the following prospectus of the flour mills, you are required to complet

40、e the outline below it (No.46 through No.50) . You should write your answers briefly on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Hong Kong Flour Mills Limited has been involved in the flour milling business since 1954 and is currently the market leader and operates the largest flour mill in Hong Kong . The

41、company is primarily engaged in the processing, packaging and marketing of the following principal categories of flour:high protein flour, which is used mainly for bread and noodles;medium protein flour, which is used for noodles and pastries; andlow protein flour, which is used for cakes, biscuits

42、and Chinese steam buns.Presently, the production facilities are located in a 9 story purpose-built flour mill building in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong. In anticipation of business growth in the PRC, a modern and automated mill with an ultimate milling capacity of 1,200 metric tons per day has been erected o

43、n a 22,520 square meters site in Shekou , PRC. This new mill has a gross floor area of 35,920 square meters (excluding the wheat and flour silos) and a total grain silo storage capacity of 62,000 metric tons. The entire process is fully computer controlled from wheat in take, cleaning, blending, tem

44、pering, grinding, sifting, purifying, storage to packaging.Strategically situated in Shekou, the new mill, namely Shekou Lam Soon Flour Mills Co. Ltd, takes full advantage of its geographical location. It is in close proximity of major cities of Guangdon Province and Hong Kong. By building the produ

45、ction facilities in Shekou, the company could be able to market the products in China more economically. Furthermore, the ideal infrastructure of Shekou allows the choice of either railway (Ping Nan Railway), high way（Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Zhuhai）or the sea as the means of transportation to deliver the

46、 finished products to the customers efficiently.The Group strongly believes that the high standard of quality control has been a key element in establishing itself as a reliable supplier of high quality flour. Frow wheat sourcing to the finished products, the Group has always enforced rigid quality control in order to maintain its reputation as a leading flour supplier.646. The production activities of the company: _.47. The main products: _.48. The conditions of Shekou mills:A) Daily production capacity: _.B) Occupation of land: _