1、Practical English Test for Colleges(2015 年 6 月 )Part Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to give proper responses. There are 7 recorded questions in it. After
2、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 th
3、e center.Example:You will hear:You will read: A. Im not sure. B. Youre rightC. Yes, certainly. D. Thats interestingFrom 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
4、 test will begin.1. A) You are late. B) My pleasure. C) Fine. Thanks. D) Go ahead, please.2. A) Im John Smith. B) Thank you. C) Not too bad D) Its over there.3. A) Pass it to me, please. B) Yes, of course. C) This way, please . D) Dont worry4. A) All right. B) Not at all. C) Im fine. D) It doesnt ma
5、tter.5. A) Here you are B) Thank you for coming. C) Its too late. D) Yes, once a month.6. A) Never mind. B) Mind your steps. C) Sure. D) Dont mention it.7. A) Long time no see. B) Here it is. C) Coffee, please. D) No problem.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand sho
6、rt dialogues. There are 7 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 yo
7、u should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Now listen to the dialogue.8. A) He missed the bus. B) He got to the wrong place. C) He forgot the time. D) He was sick.9. A) By a gift card. B) By cheque. C) In cash. D) By credit card.10. A) The mans f
8、oreign language ability. B) The mans education background. C) The mans communication skill. D) The mans work experience.11. A) She doesnt like her job. B) She has changed her job. C) She is retired. D) She has quit her job.12. A) From its advertisement. B) From its website. C) From its newspaper. D)
9、 From its sales people.13. A) In a hospital. B) In a hotel. C) In a restaurant . D) In a supermarket.14. A) Today . B) Next Monday. C) Tomorrow. D) This Friday.Section CDirections:In this section, there are 2 recorded conversations. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both th
10、e 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 with a single line through the center. Now lis
11、ten to the conversations.Conversation 115. A) Meet a friend. . B) Visit a patient. C) See a doctor. D) Look for a dentist.16. A) Hes caught cold. . B) Hes got a headache. C) Hes got his leg broken. D) Hes got a fever.Conversation 217. A) Mrs. Green. . B) Mrs. Smith. C) Mr. Kale. D) Mr. Black.18. A)
12、On Friday. . B) On Wednesday. C) On Thursday. D) On Monday.19. A) Write a letter. . B) Arrange the meeting. C) Send an email. D) Pass a message.Section DDirections: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
13、. 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 afternoon, ladie
14、s and gentlemen. Thank you very much for coming to our conference this afternoon. Im Henry Johnson, the 20 of Smart Toys. Now, Id like to introduce you to a completely 21 of toy manufacture. Firstly, Ill talk about the market research which led to the 22 of this product. Then Ill explain the product
15、ion and our sales plan. Finally, Ill make some suggestions so that you can make this product a 23 . We are confident this new product will sell well in the 24 . At the end of my speech, well have a question-and-answer section.Part Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes)Directions: This part is to test
16、 your ability to construct correct and meaningful sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: 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 sh
17、ould mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.25. I am very happy to declare that this years sales target ahead of time.A) achieved B) has achieved C) has been achieved D) had been achieved26. The new traffic rules will become from the first day of 2016
18、.A) comfortable B) excellent C) challenging D) effective27. The news quickly spread throughout the campus he won the first prize in the competition.A) which B) what C) that D) who28. The delivery of the goods was because of the snow storm.A) worked out B) put off C) turned on D) taken in29. When , t
19、he project will help to greatly improve the environment in the community.A) finished B) to finish C) finishing D) finish30. The task will not be fulfilled we get help from the other departments.A) if B) unless C) since D) when31. Vitamin B enables the body to full use of the food taken in.A) make B)
20、 reach C) put D) bring32. These construction workers are required to participate the safety training program.A) at B) with C) in D) to33. Well send the memo in advance all people can have enough time to get prepared.A) in case B) so that C) as if D) ever since34. Congratulations on the great youve m
21、ade since last year.A) progress B) measure C) appointment D) senseSection BDirections: There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.35. It is hard (gues
22、s) what comments the manager will make on the design.36. Payment can (make) online from your checking or savings account.37. This type of loan is (frequent) used for this purpose.38. It is possible that we reach a long-term (agree) with the company.39. I must admit that the situation is (difficult)
23、than I thought it would be.Part Reading Comprehension (35 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 1Directions: After reading the following passage,
24、 you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 40 to 44. For each question or statement there are 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.It is important for us to know how to stay safe whi
25、le traveling in foreign countries. Weve all heard the stories of travelers having their wallets(钱包) stolen or finding themselves in the wrong part of the town. So you have to be more careful than usual, when traveling abroad. Remember to carry a small amount of cash and a copy of your ID with you at
26、 all times. There is no need to bring large amounts of cash with you. When shopping, use your credit card instead. Keep your wallet in your front pocket so that there is no way someones hand could get in there without your noticing it. Travel with a friend, business partner if possible. It is always
27、 better to travel in pairs than to go alone. Know where youre going. Look at the map before you leave the hotel so that you know where you are going and how to get there. Lock your valuables (贵重物品 ) either in the safe in your hotel room or in the main hotel safe. Be aware of your surroundings. Look
28、around when walking, and avoid keeping your head low. 40. When shopping abroad, you are advised to _.A) use online services B) use a credit card C) pay by check D) pay in cash41. To keep your wallet safe, youd better _. A) hold it in your keep it in your handB) leave it in the hotel safeC) put it in
29、 your front pocketD) keep it in your shoulder bag42. To know where you are going, you are advised to _. A) ask the police for detailed informationB) look at the map before leaving the hotelC) always travel with your business partnerD) have a smart phone with you while traveling43. Where should you k
30、eep your valuables while staying in a hotel? A) In the hotel safe. B) In your pocketsC) In your traveling bagD) In a bedside container.44. Which of the following can be the title for the passage? A) How to Ask Ways While Traveling B) How to Shop in a Foreign CountryC) Protect Your Personal Informati
31、on D) Stay safe While Traveling AbroadTask 2Directions: The following is a notice. After reading it, you will find 3 questions or unfinished sentences numbered 45 to 47. For each question or statements there are 4 choices marked A),B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corre
32、sponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Maryland Community Connection Proudly PresentsCareers and Opportunities Job Fairs Monday, May12, 20149:00am 4:00 pm Maryland Community Connection is expanding and we are looking for you. Please send your resumes to informaryla
33、ndcommunityconnection.orgNO PHONE CALLS PLEASE . 45. To apply for a position advertised, you should _. A) make a phone call to the organization45To apply for a position advertised, you should _.A) make a phone call to the organization B) visit the organization in personC) send your resume online D)
34、sign up for registration 46. When they are selected, the right person will be _. Interviews will be held on site for qualified candidates. Please arrive dressed professionally We are more than willing to train the right personActivity SeekingEntry-level Positions-Working with people with disabilitie
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37、MDComConnection A) shown around the company B) provided with training C) given a welcome party D) sent to work abroad.47. Job candidates are advised to be dressed professionally as they are likely to _. A) sign a job contract B) give a presentation C) help the disabled people D) attend an interview
38、on siteTask 3 Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 48 to 52 (in no more than 3 words)in the table below. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Chevron Chevron is one off the worlds le
39、ading energy companies. Our highly skilled global workforce consists of about 64,500 employees, including more than 3,200 service station employees. In 2013, Chevrons average net production was nearly 2.6 million oil-equivalent barrels(桶) per day. About 75% of that production occurred outside the Un
40、ited States. Chevron had a global production of 1.96 million barrels of oil per day at the end of 2013.We care about the environment and are proud of the many ways in which our employees work to safeguard(保护) it. Our efforts to improve on our safe work environment continue to pay off. We recognize t
41、hat the world needs all the energy we can develop, in every potential form. Thats why our employees work responsibly to develop the reliable energy the world needs. Chevron One of the worlds leading energy companyWorkforce: about 48 employees Production: 1) nearly 49 oil-equivalent barrels per day2)
42、 about 75% of the production outside 50 3) a 51 production of 1.96 million barrels of oil per dayEnvironment & Safety1) care about the environment and safeguard it. 2) Work responsibly to develop the 52 the world needs.Task 4Directions: The following is a list of column titles used on a companys web
43、site. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should mark the corresponding letter in order of the numbered blanks. 53 through 57 on the Answer Sheet. A - Our Business B - Our CustomersC - Customer TrainingD - About UsE -
44、 Career DevelopmentF - Select RegionG - Contract InformationH - Site MapI - Privacy StatementJ - Terms of UseK - Company History L - Campus Recruiting M - Career GuideN -News ConferenceO - Social MediaP - Personal InvestingQ- Financial ReportingExamples (L ) 校园招聘 (N) 新闻发布53. （ ）客户培训 （ ）公司历史54. （ ）职业
45、指导 （ ）使用条款55. （ ）选择地区 （ ）财务报告56. （ ）联系信息 （ ）社交媒体57. （ ）职业发展 （ ）网站地图Task 5Directions: Read the following letter. After reading it, you are required to complete the answers that follow the questions (No. 58 to No. 62). You should write your answers(in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspo
46、ndingly.Dear Employees: Please join me in welcoming Jim Johnson as our newest team member. Jim has become the General Manager since March 4. He will be in charge of a new project that can take our business to the national level.Jim used to be the Vice President in ABC Company for the years. In that
47、position, he looked for opportunities for improvement, made suggestions and helped make decisions. There will be a staff lunch in the meeting room at 12:30 on March 6. Please come and introduce yourselves. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. If you cant attend, stop by Jims office any time next week. He will be in the new office on the secon
