2007年12月实考试卷（A级）

Part I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes)
Section A
Directions: This section is to text your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, 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 lest paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Section B
Directions: This section is 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 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.

Section C
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. 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 primed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.

Part II Structure (15 minutes)
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 corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

1. Although he did not feel well, he insisted ________ going there together with us. (1分)

A. to

B. on

C. at

D. for

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2. I’ll ask Mr. Smith to ring you up ________ he comes back to the office. (1分)

A. when

B. where

C. because

D. although

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3. They regard ________ as their duty to provide the best service for their customers. (1分)

A. this

B. what

C. it

D. that

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4. Not until the day before yesterday ________ to give a speech at the meeting. (1分)

A. he agreed

B. does he agree

C. he agrees

D. did he agree

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5. ________ up at the clock on the wall, the secretary found it was already midnight. (1分)

A. Looking

B. Look

C. To look

D. Looked

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6. The first textbook ________ for teaching English as a foreign language came out in the 16th century. (1分)

A. writing

B. written

C. to write

D. to be written

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7. Young _______he is, he has proved to be an able salesman. (1分)

A. that

B. who

C. as

D. which

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8. I don't doubt ________ the stock market will recover from the economic crisis. (1分)

A. if

B. what

C. that

D. which

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9. In our company, great changes ________ since the new manager came. (1分)

A. took place

B. take place

C. will have takes place

D. have taken place

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10. News came from the sales manager ________ the new product had been selling well in the local market for three months. (1分)

A. whose

B. what

C. which

D. that

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Section B
Directions: There are 10 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.

Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
Task 1
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered (1) to (5). 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.

1.

Melbourne, with a population of over 3.5 million, is the second largest city in Australia. It is clean, safe, dynamic and exciting, and well known internationally for its universities and other educational institutions. The city has well-planned tree-lined wide streets and many beautiful parks and gardens. It has a good transport system of roads, buses, trains, and trams(电车) . The La Trobe University (拉特罗布大学) campus is connected to the Central Business District by trams, express buses, and bus and train connections. Melbourne is a culturally rich city, and is home to large communities of people from all parts of Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The city is famous for its restaurants, theatres, music, opera, ballet, art, culture, and shops, and a lively and dynamic nightlife. Melbourne people are enthusiastic about sports, and the city hosts many famous international sports events. Near Melbourne there are beautiful coastlines with excellent beaches, national parks, forests, wineries(葡萄酒厂)，winter snowfields and summer resorts. The climate is temperate and comfortable, with warm summers and cool winters. In summer, maximum daytime temperatures range from 26℃ to 36℃, and in winter from 12℃ to 18℃. The weather in Melbourne can be variable from day to day. In 2002. Melbourne was rated the world’s best city to live in by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

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Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered (1) to (5).

1.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

    These terms and conditions should be read before you sign your contract.
    Salary: Your starting salary is: $ 15,000. This is reviewed annually
    Hours: The normal hours of work are eight hours a day, Monday through Friday. You will start work on Feb. 21, 2008. On the first morning, report to your line manager John Knight
    Health and safety: Please read the safety regulations attached. If you have any questions, contact the health and safety officer, whose name is at the top of the regulation sheet. If you have health problems, please inform the Senior Nurse, Chris Thomas. If you cannot work because of illness, please telephone the factory.
    Annual leave: During your first year of employment you are allowed twenty days’ leave. This should be arranged with your line manager.
    Overtime (加班): If you work more than forty hours a week, you will be paid at the current overtime rate. Your line manager will keep a record of the overtime you work. If you work on public holidays, you will be paid at the current rates. If you prefer, time can be taken instead of extra pay for public holidays and over time.
    Clothing: The Supplies Department provides overalls (工作服) . Inform Supplies of your size two days before you need them. You can also order any other equipment you need for your job from Supplies.

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Task 3
Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it. You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.

1.

INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST

    NOTE: Please submit your resume directly through this website, as well as emailing your resume as an attachment to us at resumes@ ictva.com
    JOB DESCRIPTION:
    Establishes and satisfies highly challenging and complex information system security (ISS) requirements based upon the analysis of user, operational, policy, regulatory, and resource demands. Supports the development, implementation, and operation of ISS-enabling technologies, processes, and procedures into client systems and networks. Also requires an expert understanding of security policy advocated by the U.S Government including Department of Defense and other agencies, e.g., Treasury, as well as commercial best security practices.
    EDUCTION:
    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields.
    REQUIRED SKILLS:
    ISS policy, Procedures, and Planning, RACF, LAN, LIFE CYCLE, Microsoft NT, Network Security, Office Automation Tools.
    LOCATION:
    New Carrollton, Maryland or Falls Church, Virginia
    CONTACT US AT:
    resumes@ictva.com
    U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required for employment.

A job advertisement

Position offered: (1) ________
Responsibilities: to establish and satisfy (2) ________ requirements
Qualification:
1) (3) ________ degree
2) required skills
Citizenship required: US Citizenship or (4) ________
Way of contact: by (5) _______

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Text 4
Directions: The following is a list of terms for library signs. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与...等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered (1) through (10).

Task 5
Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the answers that follow the questions. You should write your answers (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.

1.

(Website) Visitor Agreement

    Statesman.com is provided to you by Cox Texas Newspapers. This visitor agreement is legally binding (有约束力的) between you and us. Please read this visitor agreement; by using this service, you accept its terms. The Internet is a fast growing medium; we may change the terms of this agreement from time to time. By continuing to use the service after we post any such changes, you accept this agreement as modified.
    We reserve the right to deny access to this website, or any service provided via this website, to anyone who violates (违反) this visitor agreement or who, in our judgment, interferes with the ability of others to enjoy this website, or infringes (侵犯) the rights of others
    We invite you to send in your questions or comments about this website, or to bring to our attention any material you believe to be inaccurate. Please send such comments, including a copy of any material you wish to discuss to:
    Jim Smith
    General Manager
    Statesman.com
    305 South Congress Avenue
    Austin, Texas 78704
    Phone: (512)912-2510
    Fax: (512)912-292f)         Or e-mail us

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Part IV Translation-English into Chinese (25 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the four sentences, you will read four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. And for the paragraph, write your translation in the corresponding space the Translation/ Composition Sheet.

1. The increase in sales of professional hair-care products indicates that consumers are paying as much attention to their hair as to their skin. (1分)

A. 专业护发产品的增加表明消费者既关心护发，也关心护肤。

B. 专业护发产品销量的增加表明消费者既重视护肤，也重视护发。

C. 随着美发行业的发展，消费者越来越重视美发和护肤。

D. 随着美发行业的发展，消费者认为美发和护肤同等重要。

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2. Women would double their risk of suffering from lung cancer if they were exposed to 40 or more years of household tobacco smoke. (1分)

A. 妇女在家里吸烟长达40年或更长时间，她们患肺癌的痛苦就会加倍。

B. 家庭妇女接触油烟长达40年或更长时间，她们患肺癌的痛苦就会加倍。

C. 妇女在家里吸烟的时问长达40年或更长时间，她们患肺癌的危险就会加倍。

D. 妇女在吸烟的家庭环境中生活40年或更长时间，她们患肺癌的风险就会加倍。

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3. Though technically quite advanced today, the Internet is far from being popular with average household users in some developing countries. (1分)

A. 尽管互联网技术现在已经很先进，但在一些发展中国家还未受到家庭用户的广泛青睐。

B. 尽管互联网技术今天已经很先进，但在一些发展中国家还远远没有普及到一般家庭。

C. 尽管今天科学技术已经很先进，但在一些发展中国家互联网离人众的生活还是很远。

D. 尽管今天科学技术已经很先进，但在一些发展中国家互联网还没有进入普通家庭。

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4. Your new product would not have sold so well but for a lot of advertisements we put on the television. (1分)

A. 如果我们没在电视上作大量广告，你们的新产品就不会有很好的销路。

B. 虽然我们未在电视上作大量广告，你们的产品依然销路很好。

C. 若不是我们作了大量的电视广告，你们的新产品销路不会这么好。

D. 仅管我们在电视上作了大量的广告，你们的产品依然销售不好。

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5.

The regulations make it safer for you to use your credit card for shopping on the Internet or over the phone. If someone else makes dishonest use of your credit card, you can cancel the payment and the card issuer (发卡机构）must refund the money to your account. The card issuer will warn you to tell them as soon as possible if your card has been lost or stolen or if you find out that someone has used your card details dishonestly.

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Part V Writing (25 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an Application Letter according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.