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2006年12月山东省高职高专英语应用能力考试试题

一、试卷一

Part I Listening Comprehension

(15 points, one point each)

Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections. Section A (5 points)

Directions: In this section you will hear 5 short dialogues. At the end of each dialogue, a question

will be asked about what was said. The dialogue and the question will be spoken only

once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D and decide which is the best answer.

1. A. He hasn’t yet drunk any soda.

B. He wants soda just like the first one. C. He would like the second soda.

D. He likes the first soda better than the second. 2. A. Joan should make a decision before test driving.

B. Joan should first decide on the car she likes the most. C. Joan should test drive a few cars first. D. Joan shouldn’t decide right now. 3. A. He wants to join the club.

B. He doesn’t want to take a final exam. C. His arms and legs are in pain. D. He likes to complain.

4. A. She thinks the man should play more sports. B. She wants the man to buy the watch for her. C. She wants to know where she can buy a watch. D. She is recommending a kind of watch to buy. 5. A. The man should sell the recorder. B. The man should buy the recorder by mail. C. The man should give up.

D. The man should run around the town.

Section B (5 points)

Directions: In this section you will hear 2 conversations. At the end of each conversation, some

questions will be asked about what was said. The conversation will be spoken twice. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four

choices marked A, B, C and D and decide which is the best answer.

Conversation 1

6. A. In a travel agency. B. At the reception desk of a hotel.

C. At the booking office of the airport. D. At the woman's home. 7. A. The woman should leave the hotel 90 minutes before her flight. B. The woman should stay in the hotel for another day. C. The woman should leave the hotel at 2 p. m.

D. The woman should leave the hotel a bit earlier in case of traffic jams. 8. A. He isn’t very well.

B. He has some trouble in his study.

C. He feels lonely living in Britain.

D. He is not accustomed to the weather and food in the country. Conversation 2

9. A. Because he seldom goes out.

B. Because English people seldom go out.

C. Because he lives at a place where there are few English people. D. Because he is busy studying. 10. A. Peter’s English is too poor. C. He never speaks first.

B. English people hate to be talked to. D. He often asks stupid questions.

Section C (5 points)

Directions: In this section you will hear a short passage. The passage is printed on the test paper,

but with some words missing. The passage will be read twice. The first reading is for

you to get the general idea. During the second reading, you are required to choose the best words according to what you hear.

About 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with water, but only a little percentage of water is 11. Life on the earth entirely depends on water. It is a fact that man can live without food for days, but without water he will 12 die soon. Water serves us in so many useful ways. The rivers, lakes and seas provide much of our food such as fish and prawns. Men have built boats and ships to enable them to travel on water, today cargo and 13 ships can travel around the world. In 14 parts of the world where there is not much rain, water is led from rivers and lakes to water crops. In many parts of these dry regions, 15 is difficult unless there is enough water. But too much water in the form of floods can bring disaster to man. Floods, which result from heavy rains, are very common in many parts of the world. Each year thousands of people die and huge damage is done by floodwaters.

11. A. drinkable B. drinker C. drinking D. drunk 12. A. surprisingly B. surprised C. certain D. certainly 13. A. passer B. passing C. passenger D. passengers 14. A. trier B. dry C. drier D. trial 15. A. farmers B. farming C. farmer D. farms

Part II Vocabulary and Structure

(20 points, one point each)

Directions: In this part, there are 20 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one

by deciding on the most appropriate word or phrase or expression from the four 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.

16. I’ll give the book to_________needs it most.

A. those B. themselves C. whoever 17. No longer_________to waste our time. A. we can afford B. can we afford C. do we can afford D. we could afford A. arouse B. rise

D. any those

18. One of the most important problems is how to______students' interest in learning English.

C. raise D. arise

19. We are busy reviewing our lessons because the final examination is_________. A. at the corner B. in the corner C. round the corner

D. on the corner

20. It was difficult to guess what her_________to the news would be. A. impression B. comment C. reaction D. opinion

21. If the water is heated, the particles move more quickly,_______ with what I have said. A. which agree B. which agrees C. what agrees D. that agrees 22. He was_________of having asked such a silly question. A. sorry B. guilty C. miserable D. ashamed

23. In children's minds, the Spring Festival is_________with nice food and presents. A. connected B. joined C. combined D. associated 24. _______experiments in the lab, it started to rain heavily. A. Performing C. To perform

B. While he was performing D. While perform

25. He will surely finish the job on time____he’s left to do it in his own way. A. so long as B. in that C. in case D. as far as

26.I don’t want to_________my ideas on you but I think it would not be good for you to start the business.

A. compose B. impose C. expose D. propose

27. They have always been on good_________with their next-door neighbors. A. terms B. relations C. connection D. friendship 28. This hotel_________ $100 for a single room with bath. A. pays B. costs C. charges D. prices 29. The Olympic Games can_________its history back to 776 B.C. A. trace B. track C. chase D. follow 30. These rules_________to all the members of the golf clubs in this city. A. supply B. apply C. reply D. imply

31. It’s rather cold in the room. They_________have turned off the steam a few hours ago. A. ought to B. could C. must D. should 32. A cure for cancer is bound _________one of these days. A. to discover C. to being discovered A. as

B. what

B. to discovering D. to be discovered C. that

D. which

33.I went to the concert but it was not such a good performance_________you had told me about. 34._________, they always seem anxious to make more money. A. However rich people are B. People are rich however C. However people are rich D. Rich people are however

35. The suggestion that she _________to Shanghai at once was quite reasonable. A. flies B. fly

C. flied

D. would fly

Part III Reading Comprehension (1)

(30 points, two points each)

Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 3 tasks for you to fulfill. You should

read the materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.

Task 1

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 unfinished statements or questions,

numbered 36 through 40. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

The home computer industry has been growing rapidly in the United States for the last ten years. Computers used to be large, expensive machines that were very difficult to use. But scientists and technicians have been making them smaller and cheaper while at the same time they have been made easier to use. As a result, their popularity has been increasing as more people have been buying computers for their homes and businesses.

Computers have been designed to store information and compute problems that are difficult for human beings to work out. Some have voices that speak with the operators. Stores use computers to keep records of their inventories (库存货物) and to send bills to their customers. Offices use computers to copy letters, record business and keep in touch with other offices. People have been using computers in their homes to keep track of the money they spend and turn appliances on and off.

One important new use for computers is for entertainment. Many new games have been designed to be played on the computers. People of all ages have been playing these games. They have been going to Arcades where the computer games can be played for a small cost. People also have been buying home computers to play computer games, watch movies and listen to concerts at home. They have become very popular indeed. 36. Computers in the United States_________.

A. used to be too small to use B. used to be nice

C. used to be heavy D. used to be large and expensive 37. Computers have been getting more popular because_________.

A. the Americans want to appear rich

B. they are smaller, cheaper and easier to use C. they can help Americans do everything D. they can type letters

38. Computers can be used_________.

A. to turn appliances on and off B. to work out complex problems

C. to keep track of expenses D. to do all the above 39._________have been playing computer games.

A. Children B. Young people C. Old people D. People of all ages 40. It may be concluded that_________.

A. computers have been widely used by Americans B. computers are domestic robots C. computers are new machines

D. computers can solve complex problems Task 2

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 unfinished statements or

questions, numbered 41 through 45. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. you should make the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Child labor — the employment of children in industry, often against their will----has been a problem for many years. Over a hundred years ago, Charles Dickens shocked many readers when he described the conditions under which young children worked in British factories. The conditions Dickens described continue almost unchanged today in many parts of the world. The only difference is that today employment of children is confined to small industries and family business.

Girls suffer more from child labor practices than boys. Many of them are forced to start work when they are only ten years old. Although the work they are given to do is often light, it is often harmful to the health. Recently, children as young as six years were found to be working in Asian factories, and the children were working from eight to fourteen hours a day in overcrowded and unhealthy working conditions. Sometimes whole family group is employed, with the payment going to a parent or older relative, the children not only receive nothing or very little for their long hours of work, but also they are prevented from attending school. Therefore, when they become older they are unable to do any other kind of work.

The solution to the problem of child labor is clearly better laws to protect young children, greater supervision of industry and heavier fines for those who break the laws. Only in this way can young boys and girls be allowed to enjoy the most valuable time of their lives -- childhood. 41. Which of the following statement is true according to the first paragraph?

A. Children are often willing to work in large factories.

B. Most children are working in British factories.

C. The working conditions for children have been improved since Dickens' times. D. Charles Dickens described in his novels the poor working conditions for child labor. 42. The conditions under which young children work_________.

A. have improved since a hundred years ago B. are even worse than those a hundred years ago

C. are similar to those a hundred years ago D. are exactly the same as those a hundred years ago

43. Girls' work is_________.

A. not harmful to the health though it is heavy B. not harmful to the health because it is light C. harmful to the health though it is light D. harmful to the health because it is heavy 44. Young children go to work_________.

A. because they are forced to

B. in order to be skillful in a certain kind of work C. in order to earn money for education D. in order to be paid well

45. To solve the problems of child labor, the writer suggests_________.

A. punishing lawbreakers with severer fines, improving children's working conditions, and confining employment of children to light industries

B. improving laws of protecting children's interests, looking over factories more closely, and punishing lawbreakers with severer fines C. improving laws of protecting children’s interests, giving them lighter work, and raising their payment

D. confining employment of children to small industries and family businesses, looking over factories more closely, and improving the system of education

Task 3

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 unfinished statements or questions,

numbered 46 through 50. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C

and D. You should make the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

When a customer finds that an item he bought is faulty or does not live up to the manufacture’s claim for it, the first step is to present the warranty (保单) or any other helpful records at the stores of purchase. In most cases, this action will produce results. However, if it does not, there are various means the consumer may use to gain satisfaction.

A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the \"higher up\" the consumer takes his complaint, the faster he can expect it to be settled. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumer's favor, if he has a just claim. Complaining is usually most effective when it is done politely but firmly, especially when the consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item. If this cannot be done, he will succeed best by presenting specific information as to, what is wrong, rather than by making general statements. The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the manufacturer. If so, the consumer should do this, stating the complaint as politely as possible, but if a polite complaint does not achieve the desired result, the consumer can go a step further. He can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organization responsible for protecting the consumer’s rights.

46. When a customer finds that his purchase has a fault in it, the first thing he should do is to_____.

A. threaten to take the matter to court

B. show some written proofs of the purchase to the store C. complain personally to the manager

D. write a firm letter of complaint to the store of purchase

47. If the consumer wants a quick settlement of his problem, it is better to complain to_______ A. the store manager B. a shop assistant

C. the manufacturer D. a public organization

48. Suppose a customer finds fault in his tape recorder, what would he say to the store manager?

A. This tape recorder doesn’t work.

B. The tape recorder is not so good as before.

C. The sound coming out of the right speaker is unclear. D. This is the warranty; you must change a new one for me. 49. The most effective complaint can be made by_________. A. saying firmly that the item is of poor quality B. showing the faulty item to the manufacturer C. asking politely to change the item

D. explaining exactly what is wrong with the item 50. The passage tells us ________.

A. how to avoid buying a faulty item

B. how to make an effective complaint about a faulty item C. how to deal with complaints from customers

D. how to settle a consumer’s complaint about a faulty item

二、试卷二

Part III Reading Comprehension (2)

(5 points, one point for each)

Task 4

Directions: There is an advertisement below. After reading it, you are required to answer the

questions (No. 51 to No. 56) in the fewest possible words. The answers should be

written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet

Fly with Singapore Airlines to Australia and you could win free ticket. There is winner every day from January 1st to April 30th 2005. Lucky Promotion Fly between January 1st and April 30th, 2005, and you could win free tickets daily, plus a chance to win one of the 2 Great Prizes： First Prize: One pair of First Class return tickets on Singapore Airlines to any of our destinations (目的地) in Australia, 5 nights’ accommodation (住宿) in a 5-star hotel and US $5,000 cash. Second Prize: One pair of Business Class return tickets on Singapore Airlines to any of our destinations in Australia, 5 nights’ accommodation in a 5-star hotel and US $3,000 cash. Plan your holiday to Australia on Singapore Airlines now and try your luck for the good chance. For more information, contact the Singapore Airlines office at your place or visit our websites at www. Singaporeair.com or www.australia.com.

51. How long does the Lucky Promotion last?

. 52. What could you win if you fly with Singapore Airlines within the period mentioned?

53. How many First Class return tickets can you get if you win the first prize?

. . What kind of hotel can you stay in free of charge if you win a second prize?

. 55. Where can you get more information about the promotion?

Part IV Translation

(20 points, two points for each)

Section A

Directions: Translate the following English into Chinese. (10 points) 56. Compared with the same period last year, the price has dropped a lot.

57. Chinese government has always attached great importance to environmental protection.

58. The more you practice oral English, the better you can speak it, and this is what \"practice makes perfect\" means.

59. People often complain about the air pollution caused by the cars.

60. I am writing to you about the possibility of working as an auto technician in your company.

Section B

Directions: Translate the following Chinese into English. (10 points) 61. 他们决定采取合法的行动来保护自己。

62. 音乐在我们的生活中起着很大的作用。

63. 由于缺少原材料，那家工厂将在月底停工。

. 许多公司正在想办法与顾客保持联系。

65. 手机能够使人们简单快捷地相互沟通。

Part V Writing (10 points)

Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a notice

of the lost property according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet.

Louise Jones 小姐7月12日下午5:40左右在地铁站第四站台丢失黑色公文包一个，内有一部手机，驾照一本，信用卡两张及公司的一些重要文件，价值约500美金。琼斯小姐的电话是：9856 5786（宅电）；驾照号码是：2129BD；

地址是：Flat 1, Fountain Road.

Lost Property Register

Lost Item(s): __________________________________________________________ Things inside: __________________________________________________________ Estimated value of the lost item(s): ____________________________________________ Where lost it: _____________________________________________________________ What time: _______________________________________________________________ Owner of the lost property: First name___________________Surname________________ Male/Female: _____________________________________________________________ Telephone number:_________________ ID(Driver’s License) number ________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________

2006年山东省普通高等教育专升本统一考试英语试题

一、试题

Part I Listening Comprehension (15%, 1 point each )

Section A ( 5 points )

Directions: In this section, you will hear 5 short dialogues. At the end of each dialogue, a

question will be asked about what was said. The dialogues and question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C, and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then

mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

1. A. Not to go shopping downtown. B. Guard her money. C. Look for a new wallet. D. Not to take the train.

2. A. Working on an assignment together. B. What they will do that afternoon. C. How they will spend the weekend. D. Returning books to the library. 3. A. He didn’t have time to go to the movie. B. The movie was not worth seeing. C. The movie was inexpensive. D. He didn’t understand the movie. 4. A. He is doing well in the class. C. The lecture is not very clear. 5. A. The man used to be unhealthy. C. The man ate a lot every day.

Section B (5 points)

Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 conversations. At the end of each conversation, some

questions will be asked about what was said. The conversation will be spoken twice. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four

B. The book is confusing. D. The lecture is from the book. B. The man is handsome.

D. The man has become a better person.

choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the

corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Conversation 1

6. A. They are passive.

B. They don’t speak much in class. C. They are not afraid to make mistakes. D. They rarely ask you to explain something.

7. A. Independent. B. Passive.

C. Hardworking. D. Both A and C. Conversation 2

8. A. A comfortable hotel. B. A modern hotel. C. A traditional family-style hotel. D. An inexpensive hotel. 9. A. A policeman. B. A waiter.

C. A passer-by. D. A hotel receptionist. 10. A. In the next street. B. Next to a bank.

C. Two-minute drive to the west. D. On the left side of the street.

Section C (5 points)

Directions: In this section you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear

some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After

you hear a question, you must choose the answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line

through the center.

11. A. Busy. B. Boring. C. Variety. D. Typical. 12. A. Working with normal clothes. B. Working with police uniform. C. Not on the job. D. Having a break. 13. A. 7. B. 6. C. 4. D. 3 14. A. Because some robbers were stealing money from her. B. Because someone jumped out at her. C. Because she was having a baby. D. Because she was shopping.

15. A. Together with another policeman.

B. He drove her to the hospital with his police car. C. He lent her a hand when she was having a baby. D. He called the police station for help.

Part II Vocabulary and Structure (20%, 1 point each)

Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four

choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

16. A smart appearance makes a _____ impression at an interview. A. favorite B. favorable C. favoring D. favored 17. It is recommended that passengers ______ smoke during the flight. A. not B.need not C. could not D. would not

18. The price of beer ______from 50 cents to $4 per liter during the summer season. A. altered B. separated C. ranged D. differed

19. As we all know, fresh air, nutritious food and exercise ______to better health. A. attribute B. contribute C. add D. distribute

20. He failed in this exam, ______proves that he wasn’t working hard enough. A. that

B. it

C. what

D. which

21. ______with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seem high at all. A. Compared B. Compare C. Comparing D. While comparing 22. After the flood, the villagers are trying their best to get things back to ______. A. ordinary

B. normal

C. common D. usual

23. The murderer was brought in, with his hands _______behind his back. A. being tied B. having tied C. to be tied D. tied 24. To be frank, I really prefer the former program to the ______. A. late B. later C. lately D. latter 25. We received 400 applications _______the job. A. on B. of C. in

D. for

26. This hotel _______$60 for a single room with bath. A. pays B. costs C. prices D. charges 27. _______the content is concerned, the book is worth reading. A. As long as

B. As far as

C. As well as D. As good as

28. He hoped the firm would ______him to the Paris branch.

A. exchange B. transmit C. transfer D. remove

29. Not only you and I but Peter, the top student in our grade, ______not able to solve the problem. A.are B. were C. am D. is 30. You should have to ______your way of thinking to the new life style. A. adept B. adopt C. adapt D. adjust 31. Only when he had done it ______that he had made a mistake. A. he then realized B. he realized C. did he realize D. before he realized

32. The European Union countries were once worried that they would not have ______supplies of petroleum. A. sufficient B. proficient C. efficient D. potential 33. This is ______the first time you have been late.

A. by all means B. by no means C. in some cases D. in any case

34. Not having a good command of English can be a serious _______preventing you from achieving your goals.

A. obstacle B. fault C. offense D. distress

35. He thinks he is superior _______his classmates because his father is an important person. A. than

B. to

C. of

D. with

Part III Reading Comprehension (1) (30 points, 2 points each)

Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 3 tasks for you to fulfill. You should

read the materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.

Task 1

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 unfinished statements, numbered

36 through 40. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Most of us grow up taking certain things for granted. We tend to assume that experts and religious leaders tell us “the truth”. We tend to believe that things advertised on television or in newspapers can’t be bad for us.

However, encouragement of critical thinking in students is one of the goals of most colleges and universities. Few professors require students to share the professors’ own beliefs. In general, professors are more concerned that students learn to question and critically examine the arguments of others, including some of their own beliefs or values. This does not mean that professors insist that you change your beliefs, either. It does mean, however, professors will usually ask you to support the views you express in class or in your writing.

If your premises(前提) are shaky, or if your arguments are not logical, professors personally point out the false reasoning in your arguments. Most professors want you to learn to recognize the premises of your arguments, to examine whether you really accept these premises, and to understand whether or not you draw logical conclusions. Put it this way: Professors don’t tell you what to think; they try to teach you how to think.

On the other hand, if you intend to disagree with your professors in class, you should be prepared to offer a strong argument in support of your ideas. Argument just for the sake of arguing usually does not promote a critical examination of ideas. Many professors interpret it as rudeness. 36. In the first paragraph, the writer tries to tell us that people______. A. easily accept certain things without a second thought B. grow up through learning certain things in life C. are forming their views during their growth

D. have strong beliefs in authorities while getting old

37. Nowadays, most colleges and universities encourage students to _______. A. criticize others B. share professors’ beliefs C. give their own ideas D. change their own beliefs 38. The word “shaky”(line 1, para.3) most probably means “______” . A. creative B. firm C. false D. weak

39. To help students develop their critical thinking, professors mainly teach them_______. A. choice of their premises B. the way to think independently C. skills of drawing conclusions D. different kinds of argument 40. According to the writer, the right way to argue is to_______. A. argue mainly for the sake of arguing B. prove it with a good conclusion

C. support your idea with sound reasoning D. examine others’ ideas critically Task 2

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 unfinished statements, numbered

41 through 45. For each statement there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. You should make the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet

with a single line through the center.

It would be difficult to have a society like ours without public goods such as defense, transportation, and other services. A public good is one that a person can use without reducing the use of it for another person. One of the best examples of a public good is national defense. One person can benefit from our national defense without reducing another person’s benefits. In fact, it is difficult to keep any person in our society from enjoying the benefits of national defense.

The market system does not work well in producing public goods. This is because a person who refuses to pay for a public good cannot be kept from using it. Suppose that the neighbors in a high crime area decide to hire a police force. Each neighbor, except Mrs.Smith, agrees to pay $100 a year for it. Mrs. Smith refuses to pay because she knows that if all the others pay the $100, the police will guard the area anyway. So Mrs. Smith can enjoy the services of the police force without paying $100. The market system has no way to deal with this type of problem. For this reason, we cannot ask each person to make a direct payment in the form of product price. Therefore, we collect money for public goods by using taxes.

41. According to the passage, public goods are_______. A. services enjoyed by all people B. what we can buy and sell in public C. products that we make for national defense D. taxes paid by the people involved

42. The writer gives the example of national defense in paragraph 2 in order to show that______. A. there will be no safety if there is no national defense B. all the people should be responsible for national defense C. a public good is a shared benefit for the whole society D. some public goods are more important than others 43. The person who does not pay for a public good________. A. keeps himself from using its benefit B. cannot enjoy its benefit at any time C. fails to keep its benefit from being used D. enjoys its benefit all the same

44. In the third paragraph the author explains_______.

A. what role the market system plays in producing public goods B. how weak the market system is in producing public goods C. why some people refuse to pay for public goods D. what we can do to make use of the market system

45. From the passage we can learn that the purpose of collecting taxes is to_______. A. ensure the continuous supply of public goods

B. reduce the difference between the rich and the poor C. get extra money to support public goods D. remind people of their duty

Task 3

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 unfinished statements, numbered

46 through 50. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You

should make the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet

with a single line through the center.

Our environment is getting worse and worse with the increase of the world population, which affects the environment in two ways. Firstly, the limited energy resources will be used up much faster. Secondly, the increasing population creates more pollution, another severe problem that needs to be solved. Both problems are long-term ones because actions taken now show their results slowly over many years. They are also urgent because delays in action can lead to great suffering and social problems. The question seems to be difficult to handle for most people. However, a person can be a protector of environment in everyday life if he takes actions to save the environment right now. With the development of technology, cars make transportation easier and quicker than before, but we can’t ignore the disadvantages brought to us by more and more cars in use. For example, we are consuming gasoline (汽油), which is a non-renewable(无法更新的)resource, and will soon be gone. Moreover, the exhausted gas from cars pollutes our air, and our health is therefore threatened by air pollution which has a big potential effect on our daily life. So we can consider walking, taking buses, carpooling (合用汽车), instead of driving cars alone. This seems to be a very slow process that can’t be so effective if it’s taken by a single person. But when more and more people become aware of the importance and positively take it as their personal responsibilities, the condition of the air will be improved to a great extent. 46. According to the writer, the main problem to our environment today is ________. A. the increase of population C. the more serious air pollution

B. the limited energy resources D. the development of technology

47. From the passage, we can know that_________.

A. effective measures can be taken mainly by the government B. taking measures now can soon improve the environment

C. immediate measures can cause great suffering and social problems

D. every single person’s action has some effect on environment protection. 48. The author’s main purpose in writing this passage is most probably to_______. A. complain about people’s slow actions to protect the environment B. advise people to take actions to protect the environment C. show himself to be an active environment protector

D. point out the bad effects of technologies on protecting environment 49. The author believes that carpooling________. A. can give help to those without cars B. can save people money and time

C. can save energy resources and reduce air pollution D. can promote friendship among drivers 50. The passage is mainly about______. A. energy resources saving C. population control

B. environment protection D. air pollution

Task 4

Directions: In this task, there is a letter with 5 questions (51 through 55). Read the letter carefully.

Then answer the questions in the fewest possible words. The answers should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.

Dear Manager, After a serious consideration, I have made a definite decision to resign from the department, effective on December 31. I think you will readily understand my decision in view of my personal financial problems. I feel that greater opportunities would be available to me to cope with these problems in some other companies.

My three years working with you and my colleagues have been very pleasant and have provided a great challenge. I enjoyed working with you, and I regret very much the necessity of leaving the department only because of my extreme economic pressure.

Before my leaving, I will certainly help in training the person you select to fill my position. If at any future time a problem should arise, I shall be happy to assist in any way I can.

Respectfully yours,

Stephen Li

51. Why does the man resign from the department?

. 52. When will the man stop working in the department? . 53. How long has the man worked in the department?

. . What will the man do for the person that the manager selects to fill his position? . 55. What kind of impression does the department make on Mr. Li?

Part IV Translation (20 points, 2 points for each)

Directions: The translation should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer

Sheet. Section A Translate the following English into Chinese. (10 points)

56. His ignorance of the company’s financial situation resulted in his failure to take effective

measures.

57. Although some areas suffered from serious natural disasters, the total grain output was higher

than that of last year.

58. Pessimistic forecasts say that there is only enough coal for 450 years, enough natural gas for

50 years and that oil might run out in 30 years.

59. For one reason or another, all countries impose trade barriers on certain goods crossing their

borders.

60. Every employer wants and needs employees who can suggest improvements in an honest and

constructive manner.

Section B Translate the following Chinese into English. (10 points) 61．我代表公司对你所做的一切向你表示感谢。

62．高昂的学费使一些贫穷的学生不能进入大学。

63．我们最关心的是那个城市的饮用水的质量。

．鉴于在解决失业问题上效果不佳，他们在选举中获胜的机会似乎不大。

65．在我们做出决定前，必须确定我们已经将所有有关因素考虑进去了。

Part V Writing (10 points)

Directions: This part is to test your ability to do writing. You are required to write a business

letter according to the following information given in Chinese. You should write no less than 80 words on the Composition Sheet.

说明：以Daniel Trade 公司市场部经理李华的身份于6月15日给John Holland先生写一封催款信，信中应当包括以下内容： 1．问及Holland先生近况；

2．要求 Holland 先生尽快支付10,000 元贷款，该笔贷款已经过期(overdue)10天; 3．随信寄上公司最新的夏季产品目录,希望Holland先生尽早寄来新的订单可享受公司的优惠价格（special offers）。

注意：务必按业务信函的格式书写。

2007年12月山东省高职高专英语应用能力考试试题

一、试卷一

Part I Listening Comprehension

(15 points, one point each)

Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections. Section A (5 points)

1. A. He doesn’t know how to get to the railway station. B. He doesn’t know who the woman is.

C. He doesn’t know the meaning of the woman's question. D. He doesn’t know how far the railway station is. 2. A. London is the same as before. B. London has changed a lot. C. You will not go to London again.

D. You will go to London and have a look.

3. A. Doctor and patient. B. Customer and shop assistant. C. Passenger and stewardess.

D. Teacher and student.

4. A. She has health problems.

B. She can’t endure the people in the market. C. She can’t endure the dirty air in the market. D. She would like to go shopping with her friends. 5. A. The woman didn’t buy the air conditioner. B. The man didn’t make any suggestions.

C. The woman followed the man’s advice.

D. The man didn’t want the woman to buy the air conditioner. Section B (5 points)

Directions: In this section you will hear 2 conversations. At the end of each conversation, some questions will be asked about what was said. The conversation will be spoken twice. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D and decide which is the best answer. Conversation 1

6. A. Brother and sister. B. Husband and wife. C. Close friends. D. Classmates. 7. A. He wants his friends to visit his house.

B. She invited them to dinner.

C. His friends are going to write a report about the old lady. D. He wants to introduce them to her.

Conversation 2

8. A. One is from Germany and the other from England. B. One is from Germany and the other from Portugal. C. One is from England and the other from Portugal. D. One is from England and the other from China. 9. A. He is going home.

B. He is going to take some pictures in Portugal. C. He is going to Germany. D. He is on holiday.

10. A In a hotel. B. In a restaurant. C. On a Ship. D. In the office. Section C (5 points)

Directions: In this section you will hear a short passage. The passage is printed on the test paper, but with some words missing. The passage will be read twice. The first reading is for you to get the general idea. During the second reading, you are required to choose the best words according to

what you hear.

Polly went to school when she was six years old. She liked her first day very much. Her teacher, Miss Yates, was very nice, and the other children in her class were nice, too. But at the end of the 11 day, when the other children left the classroom, Polly 12 and waited. Miss Yates had some work to do and did not see Polly at first, but then she looked up and saw her. \"Why didn’t you go with the others, Polly?\" she asked 13 \"Did you want to ask me a 14 ?\" \"Yes, Miss Yates,\" Polly said. \"What is it?\" Miss Yates asked. \"What did I do in school today?\" Polly asked.

Miss Yates 15 \"What did you do in school today?\" she asked. \"Why did you ask me that, Polly?\"

\"Because I’m going to go home now,\" Polly answered, \"and my mother’s going to ask me.\" 11.A. first B. second C. third D. fourth 12.A. 13.A. 14.A. 15.A.

stayed finally

B. stood C. sat B. immediately C. hardly

D. stand D. kindly D. quarrel D. cried.

quality B. quantity smiled B. laughed C. question C. giggled

Part II Vocabulary and Structure

(20 points, one point each)

Directions: In this part, there are 20 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or phrase or expression from the four 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.

16. Instead of _______the teachers to offer them help, the students tried to work it out themselves.

A. wait for B. to wait for C. waiting for D. being waiting for 17.I bought some new shoes which are very_______to a pair I had before.

A. similar B. different C. same D like 18. The students find it hard____their spoken English.

A. improving B. having improved C. improve D. to improve 19. We can_________with people in most parts of the world by telephone. A. involve B. communicate C. stay 20. The eyes need several minutes to_________the darkness.

D. demand

A. turn to B. adjust to C. drop out D. base on

21. A balanced_________is a financial plan in which expenses are no greater than income.

A. expense

B. income

C. budget D. schedule

22. Usually people under stress_________express their full range of potential.

A. care for B. tend to C. happen to D. lead to 23. Every month the group meets, and so its members can_________their views.

A. change

B. imply

C. find D. exchange

24. There is a popular belief among parents_________schools don’t pay any attention to handwriting.

A. that B. which C. in which D. whose

25. The patient is_________well to the new course of drug.

A. responding B. responsible C. react D. recover

26.I’m not supposed to let anyone in without a card, but I’11 make an exception in your_________.

A. event B. incident C. case D. accident 27. The equipment could be used for a_________of educational purposes.

A. many B. different

C. much

D. variety

28. It_________me of the village where we spent our holidays last summer. A. remembers B. reminds C. recalls D. relieves 29.I don’t like to_________a room with a stranger.

A. share B. live C. stay D. sleep

30. The robbery lasted only for a few seconds and no one could_________what the robber looked like.

A. ask

B. speak

C. describe. D. announce

31. If I_________the money last year, I would have studied abroad.

A. had B. have C. has D. having

32 Why can’t you do this small_________for me? I’ve helped you often enough in the past! A. work B. favor C. demand D. good 33. Only when_________in 1945________to his hometown.

A. the war was over; he returned B. was the war over; he returned C. was the war over; did he return D. the war was over; did he return 34. Beethoven is my favorite musician. I regard him as_________other musicians.

A. superior to B. superior than C. more superior to D. more superior than 35. The movie star_________with your sister, didn’t he?

A. used to dancing C. used to dance

B. was used to dance D. was used to dancing

Part III Reading Comprehension (1)

(30 points, two points each)

Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 3 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.

Task 1

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 unfinished statements or questions, numbered 36 through 40. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

In American business meetings, people are expected to participate verbally (口头上). Or else others may think that they are uninterested in the meeting. Active participation involves the following:

1. Start a discussion, bringing up new ideas and topics, and making suggestions. 2. Asking people for opinions, information and explanations.

3. Repeating ideas and explanations for those who can’t understand you.

4. Encouraging people to speak by accepting different points of view. If an employee appears to be passive at a meeting, Americans may feel that the person is not contributing to the meeting. “Brainstorming\" is a common practice at American meetings. The purpose of brainstorming is to express as many ideas as possible on a given question or problem. This technique is used to collect all the ideas of the group, without stopping to discuss the value of each suggestion. First people brainstorm freely; then they narrow down and get rid of ideas or suggestions that are not workable. Brainstorming is a creative process that demands full verbal participation. This method of creating, exploring, and solving problems is foreign to many people who are not culturally comfortable with \"blurting out\" (不加思考地说出) ideas.

36. If you are attending business meeting in America, you’d better_________. A. speak out your own ideas actively C. appear uninterested in the meetings

B. keep silent and listen to the others carefully D. wait for your turn to speak

37. When someone can’t understand your opinion, you should_________. A. bring up your new ideas and topics B. repeat ideas and explanations C. encourage him to give his own ideas D. accept his different points of view 38. The common practice \"brainstorming\" is used to_________. A. ask as many questions as possible

B. discuss or evaluate the value of each question C. provide more opportunities to attend meetings D. get the most ideas about a problem

39. What does the word \"foreign” (Line 6, last Para) mean?

A. Not real B. Coming from a foreign country C. Not popular D. Of one’s own 40. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. People from other cultures don’t know how to give their opinions at meetings. B. As an employee, you are expected to participate in business meeting actively. C. Brainstorming is the process of discussing a special problem.

D. If you don’t give your ideas at meetings, you’ll be regarded as an uninteresting person. Task 2

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 unfinished statements or questions, numbered 41 through 45. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Ideas about education are changing in the United States. Education today is not just a high school diploma (学历) or a degree. Many adults are not interested in going to college. They are interested in other kind of learning. For them, learning does not end with a diploma. Continuing education gives these adults the opportunities to increase their knowledge about their own field or to learn about a new field. It also gives them a chance to improve their old skills or to learn new ones. Scientists, mechanics(技师) and barbers(理发师)can take classes to improve their work skills. If they know more or learn more, they can get a better job or earn more money.

Continuing education classes give more adults the chance to learn new skills. There is usually a large variety of classes to choose from; typing, foreign cooking, photography, auto repair, furniture repair, or swimming. There are only some of the classes available. Some adults take

classes for fun or because the class will be useful for them. Other adults take continuing education classes to improve their own lives because they want to feel better about themselves.

Almost any community college or public school system has a continuing education program. There are classes in schools, community buildings or churches. Most classes are in the evenings, so working people can attend. The classes are usually small, and they are inexpensive. 41. The new idea about education in the U. S. is that_________. A. everyone should get a college degree B. it’s no use for adults to go to college

C. a high school diploma is the end of education

D. adults should go on learning after graduating from school 42. What’s the purpose for adults to continue their education? _____ A. Enlarge their knowledge and learn new skills. B. Catch up the opportunities to get a higher degree. C. Learn more basic knowledge to get a diploma. D. Make themselves live a more comfortable life. 43. Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A. There are only a few continuing education classes available for adults.

B. Only those who want to get more money should go on with their education. C. People take continuing education classes for different reasons. D. All the people getting continuing education can get a good job. 44. Usually, the continuing education program is given_________. A. in a small size and expensively B. only for working people

C. only in community buildings or churches D. by community colleges and public schools

45. The best title for the passage would be_________. A. Continuing Education Classes B. The Importance of a College Degree C. A Good Way to Earn More Money

Task 3

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 unfinished statements or questions, numbered 46 through 50. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

When you enter the supermarket, you see shelves full of goods. You walk between the shelves. You carry a shopping basket and put your food in it. You probably hear soft music as you walk. If you hear fast music, you walk quickly. The supermarket plays slow music. You walk slowly and have more time to buy things.

Maybe you go to the meat department first. There is some meat on sale, and you want to find it. The manager of the supermarket knows where customers enter the meat department. The cheaper meat is at the end of the meat department, away from where the customers enter. You have to walk by all the expensive meat before you find the cheaper meat. Maybe you will buy some of the expensive meat instead of the meat on sale.

The dairy (乳制品) department sells milk and milk products such as butter and cheese. Many

D. Different Choices for Adults

customers like milk that has only a little butterfat in it. One store has three different jars of low fat milk. One says\"1 percent (1%) fat\" on the container. The second says \"99 percent (99%) fat free\". The third says \"Low Fat\" in big letters and \"1%\" in small letters. As you can see, all the milk has the same amount of fat. The milk is all the same. The amount of milk in each container is also the same. However in this store the three containers of milk don’t cost the same. Maybe the customer will buy the milk that costs the most.

Most of the food in supermarket is very pleasing. It all says \"Buy me!\" to the customers. The expensive meat says “Buy me!\" as you walk by. The expensive milk jar says “Buy me! I have less fat.”

46. The manager of the supermarket knows_________. A. which customers like low fat milk B. which customers like slow music

C. where customers enter the meat department D. where customers come from

47. When you walk by the expensive meat, maybe you will_________. A. buy some B. try to find fresh fruit

C. look for low fat milk D. just walk on 48. There are three different jars of low fat milk, and_________.

A. one has more fat than the other two B. they all cost the same amount of money C. one has less fat than the others

D. they all have the same amount of fat

49. Supermarket managers make the food pleasing so that_________. A. there will be more buyers B. buyers will be proud C. it is good and expensive D. they can raise prices 50. Low fat milk is in the_________. A. meat department B. fruit and vegetable department C. sweets department

D. dairy department

二、试卷二

Part III Reading Comprehension (2)

(5 points, one point for each)

Task 4

Directions: There is an advertisement below. After reading it, you are required to answer the questions (No. 51 to No. 56) in the fewest possible words. The answers should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.

Kee & Co. , Ltd 34 Regent Street London, UK

Dear Sirs,

Due to the rise in the world price of paper, from 1 January of next year, price for our products are due to increase by 10% across the board. Since you are a valued customer of long standing, we wish to give you the opportunity to deal with the price increases by ordering now at the current prices.

In addition, we are willing to give you a discount of 5% on all orders of more than $20,000. We are aware that you do not have sufficient warehousing (仓储) for large quantities of reserve stock. In this circumstance, we would be prepared to hold paper for you to be delivered at your convenience. There will be no charge for warehousing at this end.

We believe that you will see the advantages of this arrangement, which will save you at least 15% on paper purchases in the coming year. We look forward to your early reply.

Yours faithfully,

Tony Smith

Chief Seller

51. According to the passage, why are the prices of seller’s products going to rise? 52. Why does the seller give the buyer the opportunity to deal with the price increases?

53. What discount will be given if the orders are over $ 20,000?

. Will extra money be charged if the buyer uses the seller’s warehouse to store goods he/she has ordered? 55. How much will the buyer save if they order the products now?

Part IV Translation

(20 points, two points for each)

Section A

Directions: Translate the following English into Chinese. (10 points )

56. When companies do business overseas, they come in contact with people from different cultures.

57. If you are asked questions that seem to you too personal, you need not answer them. 58. The company is short of money and thinking about attracting foreign capital.

59. It is unfair to think that goods from aboard must be better than those made at home.

60. Only when you understand the importance of mastering English will you make every effort to learn it well. Section B

Directions: Translate the following Chinese into English. (10 points) 61. 没有人知道谁应该对这起事故负责。

62. 如果贵方现在订货我们可以给予10%的优惠。 63. 众所周知，网上购物越来越流行。

. 他的建议很实在，我们必须认真对待。 65. 与去年同期相比，物价有了大幅度上涨。

Part V Writing

(10 points)

Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a

letter of application on 80 words according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet.

张凯得知他已被纽约大学录取。他想申请奖学金。请代张凯写一份奖学金申请信。内容包括：

1. 很高兴被录取了。

2. 自己家境困难，为了减轻父母的负担（financial burden），想申请奖学金。 3. 请校方考虑自己的申请，并告知是否有这种可能性。

2008年山东省普通高等教育专升本统一考试英语试题

一、试题

Part I Listening Comprehension (15 points 1 point each)

Section A

Directions: In this section, you'll hear five short conversations. After each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and question will be read only once. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question. 1. A. 30 dollars. B. 40 dollars. C. 50 dollars.

D. 60 dollars.

2. A. At a concert. B. At a flower shop. C. At a museum. D. At a restaurant. 3. A. Two blocks. B. Three blocks. C. Four blocks. D. Five blocks. 4. A. The man's father didn't go.

B. The man thought the game was excellent.

C. They thought the game was unsatisfactory.

D. The man's father thought the game was satisfactory. 5. A. Go to a dance. C. Go to a lecture. Section B

B. Go to the Student Centre. D. Stay at home.

Directions: In this section, you'll hear a long conversation and a passage. The conversation and passage will be read twice. At the end of them, you'll hear some questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question.

Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following conversation. 6. A. She works at the meat counter.

B. She puts groceries out on the shelves.

C. She carries groceries out of the store for customers. 7.

D. She checks the quality of milk products. A. He wants to earn money for school.

B. He wants to keep his family's yard looking nice. C. He wants to be able to work outdoors. 8.

D. He wants to get exercise while working. A. Because he can't earn much money. B. Because he has to work for too long.

C. Because he doesn't have time for lunch.

D. Because he sometimes has to work in bad weather. 9. A. He is going to finish his homework. B. He is going to cut grass.

C. He is going to plant trees. D. He is going to buy groceries. 10. A. They are a couple.

B. They are schoolmates.

C. They are doctor and nurse in a hospital. D. They are boss and secretary in a company.

Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage. 11. A. Lung cancer. B. High blood pressure. C.AIDS. D. High fever. 12. A. Because smoking makes them good thinkers. B. Because smoking makes them feel relaxed. C. Because smoking is fun to them.

D. Because smoking cures them of cancer. 13. A. Cigarette ashes. B. Nicotine. C. Tar.

D. Not mentioned in the passage.

14. A. To buy cigarettes with less tar. B. To smoke only a few cigarettes a day. C. To smoke only during a break. D. To give up smoking entirely. 15. A. Because they are less harmful. B. Because they cost less. C. Because they taste better. . D. Because they last longer.

Part II Vocabulary and Structure (20 points 1 point each)

Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 16. I left very early last night, but I wish I ____so early.

A. didn't leave B. hadn't left C. haven't left D. couldn't leave

17. North America produces a great deal more wheat _____.

A. as South America B. than does South America

C. like South America does D. than like South America

18. You must remember to ______ all your belongings out of this office today. A. fetch B. take away C. bring D. take 19. She has got fifty dollars, but she wishes to get ______.

A. one other fifty dollars B. the same amount also C. another fifty D. more fifty 20. I saw_________boys at the cinema. A. the both B. many a C. both the 21. __________ dictionary is enough for me.

D. the several

A. Such one B. One such C. Such a one D. One such a

22. In order to finish the task in time we must agree ______ a plan of action. A. with B. on C. to D. in

23. By this time next week, the winners__________their awards.

A. will have receive B. will be received

C. will have received D. will have been receiving

24. George is delighted___________ his new secretary because she works very hard. A. to B. with C. of D. at

25. The young man still denies_____________ the fire behind the store.

A. to start

B. to starting

C. having started D. having been started

26. I cannot find my umbrella. I must have____________ it on the bus.

A. lost

B. forgotten

C. mislaid

D. left

27. The streets are all wet. It____________ during the night.

A. must be raining C. had to rain

B. must have been rain D. must have rained

D. his hair cutting

28. Paul just had_________________. A. cut his hair B. his hair cut C. hair cut

29. Look______________ the different meanings of these words in a dictionary. A. out B. for C. up D. on

30. Because they usually receive the same score on examinations, there is disagreement as to ___is the better student.

A. who

B. which

C. whom

D. whose

31. Only after a year__________to see the results of my experiment. A. I began B. I had begun C. have I begun D. did I begin 32. I cannot imagine a time when______________to solve.

A. there no problems will be B. there will be no problems C. no problems there will be D. no problems will be there

33. It is generally believed that teaching is______________it is a science.

A. an art much as B. much an art as C. as an art much as D. as much an art as 34. A computer can only do_________ you have instructed it to do. A. how B. after C. what D. when 35. ___________ him tomorrow? It's too late now.

A. Why not to call on C. Why not calling on B. Why don’t call on D. Why not call on

Part III Reading Comprehension(1) (30 points, 2 points each)

Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 3 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.

Task l

A historic change is taking place in higher education. Professors are being held responsible as never before for how well they serve students. It has become as common in colleges and universities for students to grade professors as for professors to grade students.

In fact, student ratings have become the most widely used and, in many cases, the only source of information on teaching effectiveness. In comparing three studies of the same 600 four-year colleges, it was found that the number of colleges using student ratings to evaluate

teachers had climbed from 29 per cent to 68 per cent. No other method of evaluation approached that degree of usage, and other studies have found similar results.

One reason that student evaluations of teachers have become so popular is that they are easy to administer and to score. But they also are easy to abuse. If they are to shed meaningful light on teacher's performance, the rating must be used in a way that reflects at least some of what we've learnt about them from research and from experience.

Research and experience have shown us, for example, that student ratings should never be the only basis for evaluating teaching effectiveness. There is much more to teaching than what is evaluated on student rating forms. When ratings are used, we know that students should not be expected to judge whether the materials used in a course are up to date or how well the teacher knows the subject matter of the course. These judgments require professional background and are best left to the professor's colleagues. On the other hand, students should be asked to estimate what they have learned in a course, and to report on such things as a professor's ability to communicate at the student's level, professional behavior in the classroom, relationship with students, and ability to arouse interest in the subject.

36. The central idea of the passage is that____________.

A. student ratings are the only source of information on teaching effectiveness

B. ratings have become the most widely used source of information on teaching effectiveness

C. besides student ratings, there are other methods to evaluate teachers D. student ratings are very popular and should be properly used

37. Which statement is true? _______

A. Student evaluations of teachers are popular because they are very accurate.

B. In student ratings, students should not be asked questions that require professional background.

C. Student ratings can be used under any circumstances.

D. All colleges are inclined to use student ratings to evaluate teachers. 38. In student ratings all the following questions can be asked except _____. A. Can the teacher make himself easily understood? B. How does the teacher deal with students? C. Is what is taught new?

D. Are students interested in what is taught?

39. The sentence in the third paragraph \"But they also are easy to abuse\" means ____. A. teachers are easy to be misunderstood B. teachers are easy to be wronged

C. student ratings can easily be put to wrong use

D. student ratings can easily be made use to attack teachers 40. The word \"approach\" in paragraph 2 means _____. A. be more than

Task 2

Are some people born clever, and others born stupid? Or is intelligence developed by our environment and our experiences? Strangely enough, the answer to both these questions is yes. To some extent our intelligence is given us at birth, and no amount of special education can make a

B. come near C. equal D. better than

genius out of a child born with low intelligence. On the other hand, a child who lives in a boring environment will develop his intelligence less than a child who lives in rich and varied surroundings. Thus the limits of a person's intelligence are fixed at birth, but whether or not he reaches those limits will depend on his environment. This view, now held by most experts, can be supported in a number of ways.

It is easy to show that intelligence is to some extent something we are born with. The closer the blood relationship between two people, the closer they are likely to be in intelligence. Thus if we take two unrelated people at random from the population, it is likely that their degrees of intelligence will be completely different. If, on the other hand, we take two identical twins, they will very likely be as intelligent as each other. Relations like brothers and sisters, parents and children, usually have similar intelligence, and this clearly suggests that intelligence depends on birth.

Imagine now that we take two identical twins and put them in different environments. We might send one, for example, to a university and the other to a factory where the work is boring. We could soon find differences in intelligence developing, and this indicates that environment as well as birth plays a part. This conclusion is also suggested by the fact that people who live in close contact with each other, but who are not related at all, are likely to have similar degrees of intelligence.

41. The writer is in favor of the view that man's intelligence is given to him _______. A. at birth

B. through education

C. both at birth and through education D. neither at birth nor through education

42. If a child is born with low intelligence, he can ______. A. never become a genius B. still become a genius if he should be given special education C. exceed his intelligence limits in rich surroundings

D. not reach his intelligence in his life

43. In the second paragraph \"if we take two unrelated people at random from the population.\" means \"if we _____.\"

A. pick up any two persons

B. choose two persons who are relatives C. take out two different persons

D. choose two persons with different intelligence

44. The example of the twins going to a university and to a factory separately shows ___. A. the importance of their intelligence B. the role of environment on intelligence C. the importance of their positions D. the part that birth plays

45.The best title of this passage can be ______. A. Dependence on Environment B. Intelligence C. Surroundings

D. Effect of Education

Task 3

The motor vehicle has killed and disabled more people in its brief history than any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows essentially from uncivil behavior of drivers who refuse to respect the legal and moral rights of others. So the massacre on the road may be regarded as a social problem.

In fact, the enemies of society on wheels are rather harmless people - just ordinary people acting carelessly, you might say. But it is a principle both of law and common morality that carelessness is no excuse when one's actions could bring death or damage to others. A minority of the killers go even beyond carelessness to total negligence.

Researchers have estimated that as many as 80% of all automobile accidents can be attributed to the psychological condition of the driver. Emotional upsets can distort drivers' reactions, slow their judgment, and blind them to dangers that might otherwise be evident. The experts warn that it is vital for every driver to make a conscious effort to keep one's emotions under control.

Yet the irresponsibility that accounts for much of the problem is not confined to drivers. Street walkers regularly violate traffic regulations, they are at fault in most vehicle-walker accidents, and many cyclists even believe that they are not subject to the basic rules of the road.

Significant legal advances have been made toward safer driving in the past few years. Safety standards for vehicle have been raised both at the point of manufacture and through periodic road-worthiness inspections. In addition, speed limits have been lowered. Due to these measures, the accident rate has decreased. But the accident experts still worry because there has been little or no improvement in the way drivers behave. The only real and lasting solution, say the experts; is to convince people that driving is a skilled task requiring constant care and concentration. Those who fail to do all these things present a threat to those with whom they share the road.

46. The author's main purpose in writing this passage is _________.

A. to discuss traffic problems and propose possible solutions

B. to promote understanding between street walkers and motor drivers C. to prove that motor invention is a very dangerous one

D. to warn the drivers of the importance of safe driving

47. According to the passage, traffic accidents may be regarded as a social problem because _______.

A..civilization brings much harm to people

B. people usually pay little attention to law and morality C. automobiles have become most destructive to mankind

D. the lack of virtue is becoming more severe

48. The author mentions the psychological condition of the drivers, in order to _________.

A. show some of the inaccurate estimations by researchers

B. show how important it is for drivers to be emotionally healthy C. give an example so the various reasons for road accidents

D. illustrate the hidden tensions in the course of driving

49. Who are not mentioned as being responsible for the road accidents?__________

A. Mindless people walking on the road. B. Careless bicycle riders.

C. Irresponsible drivers.

D. Irresponsible manufacturers of automobiles.

50. Which of the following best reflects the author's attitude toward a future without traffic accident

problems? ________

A. Doubtful yet longing for. B. Surprised and very pleased. C. Happy and rather confident.

D. Disappointed and deeply worried.

III. Reading Comprehension(2) (5 points, 1 point each)

Task 4

Directions: In this task, there is a passage with 5 questions (51 through 55). Read the passage carefully. Then answer the question in the fewest possible words. The answer should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.

The first English window was just a slit in the wall. It was cut long, so that it would let in as much light as possible, and narrow, to keep out the bad weather. However, the slit let in more wind than light. This is why it was called \"the wind's eye\". The word \"window\" itself comes from two Old Norse words for wind and eye.

Before windows were used, the ancient halls and castles of northern Europe and British were dark and smoky. Their great rooms were high, with only a hole in the roof to let out the smoke from torches and cooking fires.

As time went on, people wanted more light and air in their homes. They made \"the wind's eyes\" wider. But to keep out the bad weather, they covered the windows with canvas.

51. Why was the first English window cut long? The English window was cut long to ________. 52. Why was the first English window made narrow? The English window was made narrow to______.

53. Why did the window get its name \"the wind's eye\"? Because the slit in the wall _________.

. What were the ancient halls and castles of northern Europe like before windows were used? The ancient halls and castles were___________.

55. What did people do to keep out the bad weather while getting more light and air? People _________________.

Part IV Translation

Directions: The translation should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet. Section A

Translate the following English into Chinese. (10 points)

56. By pooling their resources together, small groups of students generally gain advantages over

individuals who prefer to study alone. 57. It seems strange that in the past ten years Mike and I might just as well have been in different

worlds. 58. Pessimists are such people who always expect bad things to happen in the world.

59. Too little brushing and too many sweets can cause tooth decay, sometimes very seriously.

60. A few years ago it was popular to speak of a generation gap, a disagreement between young people and their elders. Section B

Translate the following Chinese into English. (10 points)

51. 通常一顿西餐可能包括汤、鱼、肉和甜点，也许还会有水果和奶酪。 52. 要达到他们想去的地方，人们需要运用他们的感官，尤其是眼睛。 53. 西方流传最广的迷信之一是，人走在梯子下面是不吉利的。 . 总抱怨是无用的。

55. 阅读使人全面，写作使人精确。

Part V Writing (10 points)

Directions: This part is to test your ability to do writing. You axe required to write a Composition entitled On Outdoor Exercise. Remember to express your ideas clearly in your composition. You should write in no less than 80 words on the Composition Sheet.

2008年山东省高职高专英语应用能力考试试题

一、试卷一

Part I Listening Comprehension (15 points, one point each)

Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections. Section A (5 points)

Directions: In this section you will hear 5 short dialogues. At the end of each dialogue, a question will be asked about what was said. The dialogue and the question will be spoken only once-After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D and decide which is the best answer. 1. A. School courses. B. Job hunting. C. Graduation ceremony. D. Summer vacation plans. 2. A. Because he felt tired after working for a whole day. B. Because he took some sleeping pills. C. Because he reset the alarm clock.

D. Because he was making an experiment on sleeping. 3. A. In the street. B. In a hotel. C. At a dinner table. D. At the man's house. 4. A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A reporter. D. A writer. 5. A. Boss and secretary.

C. Librarian and student Section B (5 points)

B. Customer and repairman. D. Operator and caller.

Directions: In this section you will hear 2 conversations. At the end of each conversation, some questions will be asked about what was said. The conversation will be spoken twice. After each

question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D and decide which is the best answer. Conversation 1

6. A. A policeman. B. An officer. C. A stranger. 7. A. She must walk down a block to Granger.

B. She must walk two more blocks. C. She must walk down a block to Forest. D. She must walk back for about a block. 8. A. She didn't know where it is.

B. She missed it when she arrived at the store. C. She went in the wrong direction. D. She walked one more block. Conversation 2

9. A. The good appetites.

B. How much they enjoy their food.

D. A friend.

C. The disadvantage of sitting in the sun. D. The cause of their discomfort. 10. A. The soup. B. The peaches. C. The fish. D. The meat.

Section C (5 points)

A large store was having its spring sale on shoes and boots. It was the first day of the sale, and the shoe department was full of people who were 11 buying them. There were all kinds of shoes and boots in a 12 of colors and the prices had been reduced a lot because the store wanted to get rid of as many as possible in order to make room for their new 13. The cashiers were kept busy, and at one moment a woman came to one of them with her money in her hand and said, \"I don't need a bag, thank you. I’m wearing the shoes I 14.\" She pointed to them on her feet.

\"Would you like a bag to put your old shoes in then?\" the cashier asked 15 as she took the woman's money.

\"No, thank you,\" the woman answered quickly. \"I've just sold those to someone else.\" 11. A. quickly B. busily C. easily D. eagerly 12. A. variable B. variety 13. A. stock B. year 14. A. brought B. thought 15. A. nicely B. politely

C. variation D. various C. store D. start C. bought C. finally

D. got D. kindly

Part II Vocabulary and Structure (20 points, one point each)

16. ______more time, the scientists will be able to work out a good solution to the problem.

A. Given B. To give C. Be given D. Giving

17. The more you talk in English, ______you will make.

A. the more progressive B. the less progress C. the less progressive D. the more progress

18. It was difficult to guess what her ______ to the news would be.

A. reaction B. opinion C. impression D. comment 19. The couple is going to have their wedding photos ______ at the store.

A. to enlarge B. enlarge

C. enlarged

D. enlarging

20. The party is really _____ new students so they can meet each other. A. tended for B. intended for C. intended to D. tended to

21. It never occurred to him that it would take him several months to______ from his wound. A. cover B. recover C. discover D. uncover

22. The government will have to ______ its image if it wants to win the support from the public. A. enrich B. enable C. develop D. improve 23. Frank assured me that if I ever need help I could always ______him. A. turned to B. turned off C. turned into D. turned down 24. No sooner ______the plane _____than the waiting crowd ran toward it. A. has; landed B. had; landed C. was; landed D. was; landing 25. He gave me a helpful ______about growing tomatoes.

A. information B. note C. hand D. tip

26. Only if you have acquired a good knowledge of grammar ______write correctly.

A. can you

B. you can

C. can't you

D. you will

27. The hotel wants to ______its business by adding a swimming pool. A. expend B. attend C. intend D. expand 28. John's parents died when he was young, so he was ______by his aunt.

A. brought up B. brought out C. grown out D. grown up 29. Most people prefer ______money ______it.

A. having spent; to having earned B. to spend; to earn

C. spending; to earning D. to be spending; to be earning

30. Thank you for your letter of May 25, in which you ______me a position of sales manager.

A. obtain B. offer C. offend D. supply 31. I'm trying to ______my work so that I can have a couple of days off next week. A. exchange B. adjust C. adapt D. arrange 32. She is a very ______secretary; she never forgets anything or makes a mistake. A. efficient B. anxious C. advanced D. adequate

33. The United States is trying to ______the serious problems caused by the economic crisis. A. meet with B. cope with C. put up with D. come up with 34. Fill in the application form ______.

A. as instructed C. as if instruct A. board

B. as though to instruct D. as of instructing C. aboard

D. abroad

35. Nowadays more and more parents want to send their children ______.

B. broad

Part III Reading Comprehension (1) (30 points, two points each)

Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 3 tasks for you to fulfill. You should

read the materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.

Task l

When I asked my daughter which item she would keep: the phone, the car, the cooker, the computer, the TV, or her boyfriend, she said \"the phone\". Personally, I could do without the phone entirely, which makes me unusual, because the telephone is changing our lives more than any other piece of technology.

Point 1 The telephone creates the need to communicate, in the same way that more roads create more traffic. My daughter comes home from school at 4:00 pm and then spends an hour on the phone talking to the very people she has been at school with all day. If the phone did not exist, would she have anything to talk about?

Point 2 The mobile phone means that we are never alone. \"The mobile saved my life,\" says Crystal Johnston. She had an accident in her Volvo on the A45 between Otley and Skipton. Trapped inside, she managed to make the call that brought the ambulance (救护车) to her rescue. Point 3 The mobile removes our secret. It allows marketing manager of Haba Deutsch, Carl Nicolaisen, to ring his sales staff all round the world at any time of day to ask where they are, where they are going, and how their last meeting went.

Point 4 The telephone separates us. Antonella Bramante in Rome says, \"We worked in separate offices but I could see him through the window. It was easy to get his number. We were so near, but we didn't meet for the first two weeks!\"

Point 5 The telephone allows us to reach out beyond our own lives. Today we can talk to several complete strangers simultaneously (同时地) on chat lines (at least my daughter does. I wouldn't know what to talk about). We can talk across the world. We can even talk to astronauts (if you know any) while they're space-walking. And, with the phone line hooked (连接) up to the computer, we can access (进入)the Internet, the biggest library on Earth. 36. The best title for the passage is ______.

A. Kinds of Phone B. Advantage of Phones

C. How to Use Phones D. Phone Power

37. Which points do you think support the idea that phones improve people's life?

A. Point 1 and Point 3 C. Point 3 and Point 4

B. Point 2 and Point 5 D. Point 4 and Point 5

38. How do you understand Point 1 The telephone creates the need to communicate...?

A. People communicate more because of more traffic.

B. People communicate because of the creating of the telephone. C. People communicate more since telephone has been created. D. People don't communicate without telephone.

39. Which of the following best shows people's attitude towards mobile phones?

A. Mobile phones are part of people's life.

B. Mobile phones bring convenience as well as little secret to people. C. Mobile phones are so important and should be encouraged. D. Mobile phones help people deal with the emergency.

40. It is possible to talk to several complete strangers simultaneously through ______.

A. the phone line hooked up to the computer B. the TV screen C. a fax machine D. a microphone Task 2

Directions: After reading the following passage. You will find 5 unfinished statements or questions, numbered 41 through 45. Fur each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

The market investigation (市场调研)is indispensable to sales promotion. They are closely related as the lips and teeth, so to speak. What you produce is for sale on the market. It would be impossible to succeed in selling a product without first investigating the market.

In the international market, goods on sale coming from different countries and suppliers (厂商)are always facing keen competition. Under such circumstances, they will try everything possible to familiarize themselves with the market conditions, in making investigations, we should get information about what similar items the competitors are offering on the market, what prices they are quoting (报价)，what features their products have, who are their regular customers, etc. Then, how can we obtain such information?

There are many channels (渠道)that we can make use of in doing this sort of work. Our concerned departments abroad can help us in making market investigations. Nowadays, our import and export corporations send their trade groups abroad every now and then. One of their purposes is to make market surveys on the spot.

Certainly, face-to-face talks with foreign businessmen are also important channels to get market information. The Chinese Export Commodities Fairs and some other fairs of similar nature as well as visits of foreign businessmen provide us with such opportunities. Of course, there are some other ways of making market investigations.

41. The word \"indispensable\" in the first line means________.

A. advisable B. essential C. impossible D. reasonable 42. In making market investigation, one should ______. A. produce high quality goods B. advertise his products C. get enough information concerned D. none of the above

43. All the following are channels to get market information EXCEPT ______.

A. to send trade groups abroad every now and then

B. to promote the quality of our own products

C. to have face-to-face talks with foreign businessmen

D. to have our concerned departments abroad

44. Making market investigation is very important because ______ .

A. it can greatly promote sales

B. every producer is facing keen competition C. in market, goods on sale are numerous D. all of the above

45. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The relationship between market investigation and sales promotion is just as that of the

lips and teeth.

B. It would be impossible to succeed in selling a product without market investigation.

C. Products selling goes before market investigation.

D. There are many different ways of making market investigation. Task 3

There are three common calendar systems in use by the United States higher education institutions. Semester Systems are one of them.

The academic year (学年) is divided into two terms, each of which provides for about 15 weeks of instruction (教学) plus a week for final examination. The fall semester, considered the first term of the academic year, usually begins in September or late August, and it is increasingly common for the term to start early enough to be completed before the two-week Christmas holiday. The second or spring semester usually begins sometime in January and ends in late May or early June. Most schools schedule a one or two-week vacation in March or April. A variation (变化)of the semester system being tried by some institutions is the \"4-1-4\" calendar, which has a four-month fall semester ending in December, a one-month short term in January for which students may enroll (注册)if they wish, and another four-month semester beginning early in February.

46. The academic year begins ______.

A. in late May

B. in late August C. in late September

D. sometime in January

47. In the United States, the students will stay in school for about _____a year.

A. 15 weeks B. 16 weeks C. 30 weeks D. 32 weeks 48. The first term ends ______.

A. before Christmas holiday B. in May C. after Christmas holiday D. in fall 49. The second term lasts about ______.

A. four months B. four or five months C. five months D. six months 50. In the \"4-1-4\" calendar system, the one-month short term is______. A. in December B. in August C. in January D. February

二、试卷二

Part III Reading Comprehension (2) (5 points, one point for each)

Task 4

Directions: Read the following letter. After reading it, you are required to answer the questions (No, 51 to No. 56) in the fewest possible words. The answers should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet. Dear Sirs,

We are told that you are the largest importer of clothes in the State of California, U.S.A. and are interested in purchasing silk goods from China.

For your information, our company has been exporting silk wears for more than 20 years; and

our Peony range (牡丹牌产品)has been a great success wherever it has been introduced, thanks to their high quality, attractive design and reasonable price. Therefore, we are certain that our company has the ability to meet the requirements of our customers abroad.

Enclosed you will find our catalogue (商品目录)and current price list showing the full range of our export products; and you will also notice that we offer a discount of 2%.

We are looking forward to the opportunity of doing business with you, and meanwhile we

Yours faithfully,

Zhang Lin Sales Manager

51. What kind of goods does the U.S. Company want to import according to the letter? 52. What is enclosed with the letter?

53. What is the discount offered by the exporter?

. Why are the exporter's products well accepted everywhere? Because of __________ 55. How will the exporter deal with the importer's orders? The orders will be given _____________.

assure you that your orders will receive our immediate and careful attention.

Part IV Translation (20 points, two points for each)

Section A Translate the following English into Chinese. (10 points)

56. Because of lack of money and necessary equipment, it was a long time before the company carried out the plan to improve the quality of the products.

57. Customers are given a chance to compare the products and get the best one. 58. Many people complained about the poor service of the restaurant.

59. He is an experienced businessman and he has engaged in international trade for many years. 60. Many young people would shop online rather than fight the crowds in the shopping center. Section B Translate the following Chinese into English. (10 points) 61. 现在越来越多的人用手机和朋友们保持联系。 62. 她决定接受那个新工作，尽管报酬并不优厚。 63. 医生建议人们设法培养健康的生活方式。 . 我觉得你应该把思想集中在工作和学习上。 65. 不管他们是谁，他们都得对这次事故负责任。

Part V Writing (10 points)

Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter of complaint in 80 words according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet.

假如你叫王佳，上个月去广州出差时，在一家商店买了一架照相机，并在广州拍了一些照片。回家后将照片冲洗出来，却发现什么也没照上，因此非常恼火。今天(12月21日)给商店写信投诉，并寄回相机，坚决要求尽快退款。

Words for Reference: 出差be on business; 冲洗develop; 退款 refund

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