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大学英语A级考试听力材料Section 1You will hear a conversation between a student and a professor. The student is seeking advice on how to improve her listening skills for the upcoming A-level English exam. Listen carefully and answer the questions below.Student: Hello, Professor Smith. I hope you can help me. I'm really struggling with my listening skills for the A-level English exam. Do you have any tips or strategies that might help me improve?Professor: Of course, I'd be happy to help. Improving your listening skills requires regular practice and exposure to a variety of English accents. One effective strategy is to listen to authentic English materials, such as podcasts, radio shows, or movies. This will help you become familiar with different accents and improve your overall comprehension.Student: That sounds like a great idea. But sometimes I find it difficult to understand the fast-paced conversations in these materials. Any suggestions on how to overcome this?Professor: Good question. When listening to fast-paced conversations, it's important to focus on the main ideas and key points. Try not to get caught up in understanding every single word. Pay attention to context and use your prior knowledge to fill in the gaps. With practice, your listening speed and comprehension will improve.Student: Thank you, Professor. I'll definitely give that a try. Are there any other strategies that I can use to enhance my listening skills?Professor: Absolutely. Another useful strategy is to engage in active listening. This means taking notes while you listen, jotting down important keywords or phrases, and summarizing the main ideas after each listening session. This will help you retain information and reinforce your understanding of the material.Student: That makes sense. I'll make sure to take notes and review them later. Do you have any recommendations for specific resources or materials that I can use?Professor: There are various online platforms and apps that provide authentic listening materials with accompanying transcripts. These resources allow you to listen, read, and compare your understanding with the transcript. Additionally, you can practice listening torecordings of English conversations and then try to reproduce them by speaking aloud. This will help improve your pronunciation and speaking skills as well.Student: Thank you so much, Professor Smith. I really appreciate your guidance. I'll put these tips into practice and give it my best shot in the upcoming exam.Professor: You're welcome, and good luck with your preparation. Remember, consistent practice and exposure are the keys to success. Keep practicing, and I'm confident you'll see significant improvement in your listening skills.Section 2You will hear a monologue from a student who recently took the A-level English exam. Listen carefully and answer the questions below.Student: Hey everyone, I just wanted to share my experience of taking the A-level English exam. The listening section was definitely challenging, but with some preparation, I managed to do well.Firstly, I made it a habit to listen to English podcasts and radio shows regularly. This helped me get used to different accents and improved my overall listening comprehension. I also practiced watching English movies without subtitles, which forced me to rely solely on my listening skills.During the actual exam, I focused on understanding the main ideas and key points of each listening passage. I didn't stress about understanding every single word. If there were difficult parts, I used my prior knowledge and context to guess the meaning. This approach helped me maintain my confidence and allowed me to answer the questions effectively.In terms of resources, I found online platforms and apps extremely helpful. They provided a wide range of listening materials with transcripts and practice exercises. I would listen to the recordings, read the transcripts, and compare them to see where I went wrong. This helped me identify my weaknesses and areas for improvement.Additionally, I engaged in active listening by taking notes during practice sessions. I would jot down keywords, phrases, and important details. After each session, I would review my notes and summarize themain ideas. This not only reinforced my understanding but also helped me retain the information for longer.Overall, preparing for the listening section of the A-level English exam requires dedication, practice, and exposure to authentic materials. By incorporating these strategies into my study routine, I was able to improve my listening skills and perform well in the exam. Good luck to all of you who are preparing for it!Section 3You will hear a conversation between two students discussing their strategies for the A-level English listening exam. Listen carefully and answer the questions below.Student 1: Hey, have you started preparing for the A-level English listening exam?Student 2: Yes, I have. It's quite challenging, but I'm determined to do well. What about you?Student 1: I've been practicing by listening to English podcasts and watching movies in English without subtitles. It has helped me getaccustomed to different accents and improved my overall comprehension.Student 2: That's a good strategy. I've also been using online platforms that provide listening materials and transcripts. I listen to the recordings, read along with the transcripts, and then try to answer the questions without looking at the text.Student 1: Oh, that's an interesting approach. I should try that too. Do you have any other tips?Student 2: Yes, I find it helpful to create flashcards with keywords or phrases related to the listening passages. I shuffle them and listen to a recording, trying to match the information from the passage with the corresponding flashcard.Student 1: That's a clever idea. It seems like an effective way to reinforce vocabulary and improve memory. I’ll definitely give that a try.Student 2: Another technique I use is shadowing. I listen to a short recording, and as I listen, I try to imitate the speaker's pronunciation,intonation, and rhythm. It helps improve my listening and speaking skills at the same time.Student 1: That sounds like a fun exercise. I'll incorporate that into my practice sessions as well. Thanks for sharing these tips!Student 2: No problem. We're all in this together. With consistent practice and different strategies, I'm sure we'll all succeed. Good luck!。
英专训练听力材料英语专业的学生在训练听力时，可以选择多种类型的材料来提高自己的听力水平。
以下是一些建议的英专训练听力材料：英语新闻：通过收听英语新闻，可以了解时事热点，同时提高听力水平。
建议选择BBC、CNN等知名新闻媒体的报道。
英语演讲：英语演讲通常具有清晰的语言表达和逻辑结构，是训练听力的好材料。
可以选择TED演讲、名人演讲等。
英语电影和电视剧：通过观看英语电影和电视剧，可以熟悉日常用语、俚语和口音等，提高听力理解能力。
建议选择带有字幕的影片，以便更好地理解对话。
英语专业听力教材：市面上有很多针对英语专业学生的听力教材，这些教材通常包含多种类型的听力材料，如对话、短文、讲座等，有助于学生全面提高听力水平。
英语听力考试真题：对于准备参加英语听力考试的学生来说，熟悉考试真题是非常重要的。
可以选择历年的专四、专八等考试真题进行练习。
在训练过程中，建议采取精听和泛听相结合的方式。
精听时，要集中注意力，力求听懂每一个单词、短语和句子；泛听时，可以放松一些，主要目的是熟悉英语的语音、语调和语速。
同时，要注意积累常用的词汇和短语，以便更好地理解听力材料。
当然，除了之前提到的听力材料外，英语专业的学生还可以考虑以下更多的选择来训练和提高自己的听力技能：英语播客（Podcasts）：有很多专门针对英语学习的播客，比如“ESL Podcast”、“Luke's English Podcast”等，它们通常包含日常生活对话、词汇解释和听力练习。
同时也可以选择非专门为学习设计的播客，如生活、娱乐、科技等领域的播客，这些可以帮助学生熟悉不同口音和语速。
英语有声书（Audiobooks）：通过听有声书，学生可以在享受故事的同时提高听力。
经典文学作品、当代小说、非虚构作品等都可以找到有声书版本。
慢速和常速的有声书都有，可以根据自己的水平选择合适的速度。
英语广播剧和戏剧：广播剧和戏剧通常包含丰富的情感表达和角色互动，这对于理解语境中的语言非常有帮助。
2023年12月大学英语三级考试A真题及解析第一部分：听力题目1听下面一段对话，回答第1至2小题。
1.What time is it now?2.What does the woman suggest they do?答案及解析：1.It is 2:30. 解析：答案直接在对话中提到，所以我们可以直接定位到对应问题的答案。
2.She suggests they go jogging in the park. 解析：在对话中，女士提到她在电影院工作很累，暗示她需要放松身心。
她建议去公园慢跑，这是个放松身心的好方法。
题目2听下面一段对话，回答第3至5小题。
3.What does the woman want to know?4.What is the man’s plan for tonight?5.Why did the man decide to go home after work?答案及解析：3.She wants to know if the man is free tonight. 解析：题目提到女士问到男士今晚有没有空，所以可以直接定位到这个问题的答案。
4.The man plans to watch a movie with his friends. 解析：在对话中，男士提到他计划和朋友一起去看电影，所以这个选项是正确答案。
5.Because it is getting late. 解析：男士提到因为天已经晚了，所以他决定下班后直接回家。
这个是导致他决定回家的原因。
第二部分：阅读理解题目1阅读下列短文，回答第6至8小题。
Donald Trump (1946-) was the 45th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021. Trump is a businessman and television personality who wasborn and raised in Queens, New York City. He gained national attention as the host of the reality TV show。
广东外语外贸大学成人高等教育2012学年第二学期《大学英语听力2》期末试卷 A卷考核对象：业余专科 12级考试时间：90分钟班级：学号：姓名：成绩：一：听录音选出正确答案（本题共25段小对话录音，根据录音内容选出正确答案，注意录音内容只放两遍共25题，每题2分，共50分）（）1: What does the woman want to do?A. She wants to return the skirt her husband bought.B. She wants to buy another skirt.C. She wants to change the blue skirt for a yellow one.D. She wants to change the yellow skirt for a blue one.（）2: What is the man doing?A. WalkingB. BoatingC. DrivingD. Shopping（）3: What does the woman want to do next weekend?A. To go to see a performanceB. To get some ticketsC. To go to buy a new dressD. To do some sewing at home（）4: What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. husband and wifeB. boss and secretaryC. teacher and studentD. doctor and patient（）5: Who is the man?A. a dentistB. a dietitianC. a cookD. a tailor（）6: What is the probable relationship between the 2 speakers?A. manager and clerkB. dierctor and secretaryC. doctor and nurseD. professor and student（）7: What relation is Ted to the woman?A. aunt and nephewB. aunt and nieceC. grandmother and granddaughterD. teacher and pupil（）8: What is the probable relationship between the 2 speakers?A. man and wifeB. customer and sales girlC. manager and secretaryD. customer and manufacturer（）9: What is the probable relationship between the 2 speakers?A. librarian and studentB. operator and callerC. boss and secretaryD. customer and repairman（）10: What is the woman's job?A. a shop assistantB. a telephone operatorC. a waitressD. a clerk（）11: What is Susan Green?A. a writerB. a teacherC. a reporterD. a student（）12: Who is the woman most probably speaking to?A. a railway porterB. a taxi driverC. bus conductorD. post clerk（）13: Where is George now?A. EuropeB. hereC. CanadaD. California（）14: Where does the man live now?A. in New YorkB. In BostonC. in NewportD. in Washington （）15: Where does the woman think the noise is coming from?A. from upstairs.B. from next doorC. from the Nancy's houseD. from the back door（）16: Where is the conversation probably taking place?A. in a restaurantB. in an airplaneB. at a political convention D. at a movie theatre（）17: Where is the conversation probably taking place?A. in the woman's houseB. in the man's houseC. in the laboratoryD. in the library（）18: Where does the conversation most likely take place?A. in a gardenB. in a woodsC. at the flower's shopD. at the post office（）19: What time did the conversation take place?A. 5:00B. 5:15C. 5:30D. 5:45（）20: How long did it take the man to write his paper?A. more than 1.5 hoursB. not more than half an hourC. more than 2 hoursD. less than 1.5 hours（）21: When is Bob going home this afternoon?A. around fiveB. around threeC. at 2:00D. at 1:00（）22: What does the man mean?A. The doctor won't see her tomorrow.B. The doctor is busy tomorrow.C. The doctor is busy all day today.D. The doctor will see her today.（）23: What are they talking about?A. A mystery story.B. The hiring of a shop assistant.C. The search for a reliable witness.D. An unsolved case of robbery.（）24: What does the man mean?A. She can tell Joan when she sees her at noon.B. She should tell Joan's brother about the reception.C. She must call on Joan after the reception.D. She may see Joan's brother at lunch.（）25：What does the woman mean?A. Dr. Lemon is waiting for a patient.B. Dr. Lemon is busy at the moment.C. Dr. Lemon has lost his patience.D. Dr. Lemon has gone out to visit a patient.二．听录音回答下列问题（本段录音共15个对话，每段录音放两遍15题每题2分共30分）答案写在空白处。
大学英语三级(A)真题12月Part Ⅰ Listening ComprehensionDirections: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test 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 test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1、 A. It's 9:00. B. It's 9:30. C. It's 10:00. D. It's 10:30.2、 A. The woman is waiting for a call. B. The telephone line is busy now.C. Somebody is using the telephone.D. The man cannot use the telephone.3、 A. In an office. B. In a bank. C. At a bus station. D. At a restaurant.4、 A. The movie will start at 6 o'clock.B. The movie will be put off till tomorrow.C. They are going to meet at the school gate.D. They want to know where the movie will be shown.5、 A. It's not easy to find a taxi.B. The book store is very far away.C. The woman may walk to the book store.D. There are a lot of buses going to the book store.Section BDirections: 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.6、 A. He's in his office. B. He's on holiday.C. He's in the meeting room.D. He's away on business.7、 A. Call him back. B. Wait for his call.C. Send him an email.D. Visit him in person.8、 A. The production plan. B. Next year's budget.C. The sales of the company.D. The opening of a new branch.9、 A. Training of new employees. B. Development of new products.C. Investigation of new markets.D. Improvement of the company's sales.10、 A. Alan. B. The man. C. The woman. D. A guest speaker.Section CDirections: 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 printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.11、 How does the tour guide describe Los Angeles?It is ______.12、 When will the tourists meet in front of the information desk?Tomorrow morning at ______.13、 What will the guide tell the tourists tomorrow morning?Details about the ______.14、 What will the man from the hotel help the tourists do when they arrive at the hotel? To help them with ______.15、 Why does the tour guide ask the tourists to double check their bags?To make sure no bags have been left ______。
2024年英语a级考试卷Part I. Listening Comprehension (20%)Section A: Short Conversations (10%)Directions: In this section, you will hear 5 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation 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. M: I'm so tired. I've been working on this project all day.W: Why don't you take a break? You've been at it for hours.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?A) Keep working.B) Finish the project quickly.C) Take a break.D) Start a new project.2. W: Do you like this dress? I'm not sure if it suits me.M: It looks great on you. The color really brings out your eyes.Q: What does the man think of the dress?A) It doesn't look good.B) The color is not nice.C) It suits the woman well.D) It is too expensive.3. M: How much is this book?W: It's 20. But if you have a membership card, you can get a 20% discount.Q: How much will the man pay if he has a membership card?A) 16.B) 18.C) 20.D) 24.4. W: Are you going to the concert tonight?M: I'd love to, but I have to study for my exam tomorrow.Q: Why isn't the man going to the concert?A) He doesn't like the concert.B) He has no money.C) He has to study.D) He is sick.5. M: What time does the library close today?W: It usually closes at 9 p.m., but on Fridays it closes an hour earlier.Q: What time does the library close on Fridays?A) 8 p.m.B) 9 p.m.C) 10 p.m.D) 7 p.m.Section B: Long Conversations (5%)Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 long conversations. After each conversation, you will be asked some questions. The conversations will be read twice. Listen carefully and answer the questions.Conversation 1M: Hi, Jane. How was your weekend?W: It was great. I went to the beach with my friends.M: That sounds like fun. What did you do there?W: We swam, sunbathed, and had a picnic.M: Did you take any pictures?W: Of course. I took a lot of beautiful pictures.Questions:6. Where did Jane go on the weekend?A) To the mountains.B) To the park.C) To the beach.D) To the city center.7. What did Jane do at the beach?A) She only swam.B) She swam, sunbathed and had a picnic.C) She just sunbathed.D) She played volleyball.Conversation 2W: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?M: Yes, I'm looking for a gift for my daughter. She likes reading.W: Well, we have a lot of books here. What kind of books does she like?M: She likes novels, especially those about adventure.W: Then I recommend this one. It's a very popular adventure novel.M: Thank you. How much is it?W: It's 15.Questions:8. Who is the man buying a gift for?A) His wife.B) His daughter.C) His mother.D) His sister.9. What kind of books does the man's daughter like?A) Poetry.B) Science fiction.C) Novels about adventure.D) History books.10. How much is the book?A) 10.B) 15.C) 20.D) 25.Section C: Passages (5%)Directions: In this section, you will hear 1 passage. The passage will be read twice. Listen carefully and answer the questions.The Internet has become an important part of our daily lives. We can use it to get information, communicate with others, and do shopping. However, we should also be careful when using the Internet. There are some risks, such as identity theft and virus attacks. To protect ourselves, we should use strong passwords, not click on suspicious links, and install antivirus software.Questions:11. What can we use the Internet for?A) Only getting information.B) Getting information, communicating and shopping.C) Just shopping.D) Communicating and playing games.12. What are the risks of using the Internet?A) Identity theft and virus attacks.B) Only virus attacks.C) Losing money.D) Meeting bad people.13. How can we protect ourselves when using the Internet?A) Use weak passwords.B) Click on all links.C) Use strong passwords, not click on suspicious links and install antivirus software.D) Don't use antivirus software.Part II. Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Section A: Multiple Choice (20%)Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.14. She is very ______ in music and can play several instruments.A) interested.B) interesting.C) bored.D) boring.15. I can't find my keys. I ______ them in the office.A) must leave.B) must have left.C) should leave.D) should have left.16. The new bridge ______ next year will be the longest in the city.A) to be built.B) built.C) being built.D) having been built.17. If it ______ tomorrow, we will go for a picnic.A) doesn't rain.B) won't rain.C) not rain.D) didn't rain.18. He has made great ______ in his English study in the past few months.A) progress.B) progresses.C) a progress.D) the progress.19. I don't like this shirt. Can you show me ______ one?A) another.B) other.C) the other.D) others.20. She is so busy that she has ______ time for hobbies.A) little.B) a little.C) few.D) a few.21. The movie was so ______ that many people left the theater early.A) bored.B) boring.C) excited.D) exciting.22. He ______ his homework when his mother came home.A) was doing.B) is doing.C) does.D) did.23. We are looking forward to ______ from you soon.A) hear.B) hearing.C) be heard.D) have heard.24. There are ______ students in our class, twenty boys and twenty - five girls.A) forty - five.B) forty - four.C) forty - three.D) forty - six.25. She speaks English as ______ as her brother.A) good.B) well.C) better.D) best.26. The book ______ I bought yesterday is very interesting.A) who?B) which.C) where?D) when?27. I'm sorry I'm late. I was ______ in traffic.A) held up.B) held on.C) held out.D) held back.28. My parents ______ me to become a doctor when I was a child.A) hoped.B) wanted.C) expected.D) wished.29. He is old enough to ______ himself.A) look after.B) look for.C) look up.D) look into.30. ______ of the two boys is taller.A) All.B) Both.C) None.D) Neither.31. The teacher told us ______ noise in class.A) not make.B) not to make.C) don't make.D) to not make.32. She ______ a lot of money on clothes every month.A) spends.B) costs.C) takes.D) pays.33. I have ______ been to Paris. I really want to go there.A) never.B) ever.C) already.D) just.Section B: Fill in the Blanks (10%)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the best one to fill in each blank.Most people like traveling. Some people like to travel by plane, while others prefer to travel by train. Traveling by train has many advantages. First of all, it is much _34_ (cheaper/safer/faster/more expensive) than traveling by plane. You can save a lot of money. Secondly, you can enjoy the beautiful _35_ (scenery/people/cities/airports) along the way. You can see mountains, rivers, and fields. Thirdly, traveling by train is more _36_ (comfortable/uncomfortable/dangerous/boring). You can walk around, stretch your legs, and even have a meal in the dining car.However, traveling by train also has some _37_(advantages/disadvantages/benefits/pleasures). For example, it usually takes a longer time to reach your destination. And sometimes the trains can be very _38_ (crowded/empty/quiet/clean), especially during the peak travel season.In conclusion, whether you choose to travel by train or by plane depends on your _39_ (money/time/needs/health) and preferences. If you want to save money and enjoy the journey, traveling by train is a good _40_ (idea/way/choice/plan). But if you are in a hurry and don't mind spending more money, traveling by plane may be a better _41_(option/answer/solution/result).When you are traveling, it is important to _42_(prepare/forget/ignore/neglect) well in advance. You should book your tickets early, pack your bags properly, and make sure you have all the necessary _43_ (things/items/objects/stuff) with you.Part III. Reading Comprehension (30%)Section A: Multiple - choice Questions (20%)Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice.Passage 1.The mobile phone has become an essential part of our lives. We use it to communicate with others, get information, and even do business. Mobile phones are getting more and more advanced. They have larger screens, better cameras, and faster processors.However, there are also some problems associated with mobile phones. One problem is that people are spending too much time on their mobile phones. This can lead to a lack of face - to - face communication andsocial isolation. Another problem is that mobile phones can be a distraction, especially when people are driving or studying.To solve these problems, we should use mobile phones in moderation. We should also set aside some time for face - to - face communication and other activities.44. What can we use mobile phones for?A) Only communicating.B) Communicating, getting information and doing business.C) Just getting information.D) Doing business and playing games.45. What are the problems of mobile phones?A) People spend too much time on them and they can be a distraction.B) They are too expensive.C) They have small screens.D) They are difficult to use.46. How can we solve the problems of mobile phones?A) Use them all the time.B) Use them in moderation and set aside time for other activities.C) Stop using them.D) Buy new ones.Passage 2.In recent years, more and more people are interested in learning a second language. There are many reasons for this. For one thing, learning a second language can open up new job opportunities. For another, it can help people understand different cultures.There are many ways to learn a second language. One way is to take language classes at a school or language center. Another way is to use language learning apps. These apps can be very convenient as you can learn at your own pace.However, learning a second language is not easy. It requires a lot of time and effort. You need to practice speaking, listening, reading and writing regularly.47. Why are more people interested in learning a second language?A) Because it is easy.B) Because it can open up new job opportunities and help understand different cultures.C) Because it is fashionable.D) Because they have nothing else to do.48. What are the ways to learn a second language?A) Only take language classes.B) Take language classes or use language learning apps.C) Only use language learning apps.D) Read books.49. What is required to learn a second language?A) A lot of time and effort, and regular practice of all skills.B) Only a little time.C) No effort.D) Just listening practice.Section B: True or False (10%)Directions: Read the following statements. Write "T" if the statementis True and "F" if the statement is False.50. Mobile phones have no negative effects. (F)51. Learning a second language is very easy. (F)52. Traveling by train is always faster than traveling by plane. (F)53. If you have a membership card, you can always get a discount when buying things. (F)54. People should use strong passwords to protect themselves when using the Internet. (T)Part IV. Writing (20%)Section A: Translation (10%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English.1. 他昨天晚上熬夜看足球比赛了。
高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)(2023年12月)Part I Listening Comprehension (15minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability.It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test 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 test paper.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example:You will hear:You will read: A.New York City. B.An evening party.C.An air trip.D.The man’s job.From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York.Therefore, C.An air trip is the correct answer.You should mark C on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.[A] [B] [C] [D]Now the test will begin.1. A.Have a holiday. B.Fly to Beijing.C.Travel on business with him.D.Prepare some documents.C.In a store..D.In a bank.3. A.He likes watching football games. B.He likes traveling with his friends.C.He prefers to go traveling alone.D.He prefers to stay at home with his family.4. A.He wants to get a ticket. B.He has finished a report.C.He cannot go to see the movie.D.He has already seen the movie.5. A.She was making a phone call. B.She was driving to the airport.C.She was working in her office.D.She was having a meeting.Section BDirection: 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.Conversation 16. A.He is a sportsman. B.He is a sports writer.C.He is a tour guide.D.He is a bus driver.7. A.Exciting. B.Dangerous.C.Unpleasant.D.Boring.Conversation 2C.Five years.D.Seven years.9. A.Because he expects a better salary. B.Because he is tired of his boss.C.Because he doesn’t like traveling.D.Because he likes to work in a big company.10. A.In three working days. B.Within two weeks.C.The next day.D.A month later.Section CDirections: 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 printed in your test paper.You should write your answers on the answer sheet correspondingly.Now listen to the passage11.Who is being introduced at the meeting?Mr.John Smith, the new __________________.12.How long did Mr.John Smith work in Chicago?For over_______________________________.13.What position did Mr.John Smith hold in his previous company?He worked as the _____________________________________.14.What kind of knowledge does John Smith have that is very important to the company?His knowledge of _____________________________________.15.What kind of business does the speaker’s company do?It is an ______________________________ business.Part II Structure (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences.It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences.You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16.If Jack ________ the real situation, he would have made a different plan.A.knowsB.knewC.will knowD.had known17.In the last few years, our company ________ a great deal of attention to building up company culture.A.paysB.would payC.is payingD.has been paying18.We take great pride in our campus, ________is one of the most beautiful university settings in the country.A.whereB.whichC.whatD.when19.We will provide you with tips to help you keep your stress levels________ control.A.forB.onC.underD.with20.Sometimes ________ a business can feel like a tough decision to make, no matter how goodyour idea is.A.startingB.being startedC.startD.to be started21.They still have some problems ________in designing the new energy vehicles.A.overcomeB.overcomingC.to overcomeD.overcomes22.It was not until yesterday ________the business negotiation finally came to a successful end.A.whenB.thatC.sinceD.after23.The program _______to help students prepare for their first year at our college.A.is designedB.designedC.designsD.has designed24.As soon as we ________ your order, we will process it and deliver your package immediately.A.receiveB.had receivedC.receivedD.will receive25.No sooner ________ his job in a small company than he received an offer from a big international firm.A.he quitB.he had quitC.had he quitD.does he quit Section BDirections: 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.26.We make every effort to ensure that our transaction process is safe and that your (person)__________ information is secure.27.Sales in the first half of the year were (slow) __________than expected, but they are expectingstronger sales in the second half.28.It is not (surprise) __________ that this new style of handbag is mainly purchased by youngwomen.29.(obvious) __________, the company does not seem to care much about its customer services.30.Employers in a small (organize) __________are especially interested in individuals with goodcommunication skills.31.Most customers were satisfied with the way their complaints (handle) __________by thecompany last month. universities should focus on (provide) __________overseas students with English languagesills and British culture as well.33.A completely new idea (deal) __________ with air pollution in big cities attracted much publicattention.34.He is one of the most qualified engineers our company (employ) __________ in the last tenyears.35.If you successfully complete the training program, you will (interview) __________ by thecompany for the final decision.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability.There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill.You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40.For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A,B, C and D.You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Finding a good work-at-home job is not easy.Although you see all the online advertising, there aren’t that many of them.Those that are available may require that you live in a certain area or spend at least some time in the office.Others man be only part-time jobs.Keep in mind that the skills needed for home employment are similar to those needed for working in an office.You’ll also need a home office with a high speed internet connection, phone, fax, computer, printer, and other basic office equipment.To get started, consider your job search as your job.Spend as many hours per week on your job search as you would spend working.If you’re looking for full-time work, you should be spending full-time hours seeking a job.Networking ( 人际联络)remains the top way to find a job and it does work.Develop contacts—friends, family, even the other job seekers—anyone who might have the information you need.You can take a direct approach and ask for job information or try a less formal approach and ask for information and advice.Contact everyone you know and tell them you want to work from home.You may be surprised by the people they know and the job information they can provide.36.According to the first paragraph, it is not easy to find good work-at-home jobs because __________.A.they are seldom advertised online or in newspapersB.they may require that you live in a certain placeC.you are always asked to work full-timeD.you need to have a college degreepared with those needed for working in an office, the skills for working at home are_________.A.much easierB.totally differentC.almost the sameD.more challenging38.To find a good work-at-home job, you are advised to_________.A.create a website of your ownB.contact as many companies as you canC.Try your best to look for full- time employmentD.spend as much time as possible on your job search39.According to the passage, the best way to find a work-at-home job is_________.A.through networkingB.by personal visitsC.by online applicationD.through e-mailing40.The passage is mainly about __________.A.How to build a work-at-home officeB.How to look for a work-at-home jobC.the equipment needed for home workingD.the skills required for working from homeTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statements arenumbered 41 to 45.Running your small business requires good staff.Once you find them, you don’t want to let them go elsewhere.During an employee’s time with a company, there are a number of forces that influence his or her behavior.I like to refer to them as “push”and “pull”.You’re either pushing an employee towards the door, or pulling them deeper into your organization.Suppose that you’ve made a good hire and you want to keep the employees, the trick is to recognize individual needs of employees and satisfy those needs, within reason, on order to keep pulling them away from the door.Even if you can’t pull them away from the door, at least don’t do things to push them out the door.Recognize that some employees will lose interest and need something fresh to keep their interest.If you can’t continually provide challenges, opportunities for promotion and other interesting and rewarding opportunities, then you’ll have some employees leave through no fault of your own,The important thing is to identify your key employees and make certain they are being treated municate with them on a regular basis to make certain that you understand what makes them behave in a particular way, and be aware of concerns they may have about job satisfaction.41.The author uses the word “push”(Para.2) to mean the force that _______.A.makes employees satisfied with their workB.drives employees to work more efficientlyC.causes employees to leave their companyD.keep employees to remain in their company42.To keep your employees, you are advised to _______.A.recognize and meet their needsB.identify and overcome their faultsC.offer them a salary as high as possibleD.provide them with a better working condition43.According to the passage, when is it possible for some employees to lose interest ?A.they have no rewarding opportunities.B.The company is located in a remote area.C.They make an mistakes in their workD.The company is not big enough for development44.How should you deal with your key employees according to the last paragraph?A.Make them behave well.B.Meet with them every day.C.Pay regular visits to their familyD.Make sure they are well-treated.45.The passage is mainly about __________.A.how to keep your employeesB.the importance of key employeesC.how to challenge your employeesD.the difference between “push”and “pull”Task 3Directions: Read the following passage.After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words)on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Deutsche Bahn AGDeutsche Bahn (DB) AG was found in 1994.Today, it is one of the world’s leading passenger and logistics (物流) companies and operates in 130 countries.Every day about 290 000 employees provide passenger transportation and logistics services for customers around the world, as well as controlling and operating the relater transport networks in the rail, land, ocean, and air transport.In the 2023 financial year, DB AG posted revenues（总收入）of about 34.4 billion euros (欧元).The company’s railway activities in Germany——with about seven million passengers and1 138 000 tons of goods transported every day——are its core business.Moreover, every day DB transports more then two million customers by bus.And every day DB AG operates over 26 000 train trips on its modern 33 000 kilometer long track network.DB’s main strategy, in addition to increasing its international activities, is to link together all modes of transport and building new travel and logistics chains worldwide.Task 4Directions: The following is a list of items related to museum visiting.After reading it, youare 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 51 through 55.A—Admission information J—No AdmissionB—Adult admission K—Group tour entranceC—Student admission L—Audio guideD—Opening hours M—Family visitE—National museum N—Floor plans and galleriesF—Visitor route O—Multimedia guideG—Museum collection P—Group ticketH—Ticket desk Q—Information deskI—Please do not touchTask 5Directions: Read the following passage.After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 to No.60) that follow.The answers (in not more than three words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Lost Property OfficeOpening hoursThe office is open every day from 08:00-19:00Contacting the lost property officeTelephonenumber************(UKonly).If you are calling from outside the UK, please call +44 (0) 20 8634 4130Phone lines are open every day 09:00-17:00E-mail: lhr.Where to find usWe are by the Heathrow Express ticket office near terminal (航站楼)3.Just follow the signs for “Lost Property”in the underground passageway.We also have an office in terminal 5 for any items lost here or on a British Airways flight operating from this terminal.Find us near domestic arrivals.Hold baggage (托运行李) enquiriesBaggage delivery is the responsibility of each airline.For inquiries relating to hold baggage please contact your airline directly.Items left on aircraft, in airline lounges(候机厅) or on airline busesIf anything is left on an aircraft, in an airline lounge or on an airline bus, please contact your airline.However, for Arik Air, Blue One, British Airways, SAS, Swissair, Tap Air Portugal and Virgin Atlantic Airways, please contact lost property above.56.What are the opening hours for the lost property office?From __________________________________every day.57.What is the telephone number of the lost property office for calling from outside the UK?______________________.58.Where can you find the lost property office near Terminal 3?By the Heathrow Express ___________________.59.How can you get to the lost property office near Terminal 3?By following the signs for “Lost Property” in ____________________.60.Whom should you contact if you left something on an airline bus?Your ______________.Part IV Translation -- English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese.After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read four choices of suggested translation.You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet.And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.61.A careers adviser provides information, advice and guidance to help people make realistic choices about their education, training and work.A.职业顾问向人们提供信息和征询, 并予以指导, 协助人们规划他们旳教育培训和职业。
商务英语视听说听力原文马龙海第七单元Marlon Hai unit 7- Marketing and SalesMarketing and sales are crucial aspects of any business. Effective marketing and sales strategies can help a company increase revenue and profit margins in a competitive market. In this unit, we will look at the key concepts and techniques involved in marketing and sales.Marketing is the process of identifying customer needs and wants and developing a strategy to promote and sell products or services to meet those needs. The four Ps of marketing are product, price, promotion, and place. Product refers to the actual goods or services that are sold to customers. Price is the amount that customers pay for a product or service. Promotion includes all the activities that are used to promote the product, such as advertising, sales promotions, and public relations. Place refers to the distribution channels through which the product is sold and delivered to customers.Sales, on the other hand, involves the actual selling of a product or service to a customer. Salespeople must be knowledgeable about the product or service they are selling. They must also be able to identify the needs and wants of the customer and match them with the features and benefits of the product. Successful salespeople also use a variety of techniques to build rapport with customers, such as active listening, asking open-ended questions, and using positive body language.One important aspect of marketing and sales is market research.Market research involves gathering and analyzing information about customers, competitors, and market trends. This information can be used to develop effective marketing and sales strategies. Market research can be conducted through surveys, focus groups, and other methods.Another key concept in marketing and sales is the sales funnel. The sales funnel is a model that represents the various stages that a customer goes through before making a purchase. The stages of the sales funnel are awareness, interest, desire, and action. At each stage, the customer becomes more engaged with the product or service, until eventually they make a purchase. Successful marketing and sales strategies understand the importance of each stage of the sales funnel and use strategies to engage customers at each stage.Finally, it is important to consider the role of technology in marketing and sales. Technology has revolutionized the way businesses market and sell products. Digital marketing, for example, has become increasingly important in reaching customers through channels such as social media, email, and search engine marketing. Salespeople can also use technology to manage customer relationships and track sales performance.In conclusion, marketing and sales are critical components of any business strategy. By understanding the key concepts and techniques involved in marketing and sales, businesses can develop effective strategies to increase revenue and profitability. This includes understanding the four Ps of marketing, the sales funnel, market research, and the role of technology.。
短对话 11. W: What's wrong with your phone, Gary? I tried to call you all night yesterday. M: I'm sorry. No one's able to get through yesterday. My telephone was disconnected by the phone company. Q: What does the woman ask the man about? 12. W: I finally found a really nice apartment that's within my price range. M: Congratulations! Affordable housing is rare in this city. I've been looking for a suitable place since I got here six months ago. Q: What does the man mean? 13. M: I got this in my mailbox today, but I don't know what it is. Do you have any idea? W: Oh, that's your number for the new photocopier. It acquires an access code. Everyone got one. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 14. W: Jane told me that you'll be leaving at soon. Is it true? M: Yeah, my wife's maternity leave is close to an end. And since she wants to go back to work, I've decided to take a year off to raise the baby. Q: What does the man mean? 15 M: We'll never find a parking space here. What about dropping you at thesouth gate and I'll find parking somewhere else. W: Well, OK. It looks like everyone in town came to the mall today. Q: What does the woman mean? 16 W: When will the computers be back online? M: Probably not until tomorrow. The problem is more complicated than I thought. Q: What does the man mean? 17 M: Did you catch Professor Smith on TV last night? W: I almost missed it, but my mother just happened to be watching at home and gave me a call. Q: What does the woman imply? 18 M: May I get this prescription refilled? W: I'm sorry, sir, but we can't give you a refill on that. You'll have to get a new prescription. Q: What can we infer from the conversation? 长对话1 Conversation One W: Well, it’s the South Theater Company. They want to know if we’d be interested in sponsoring a tour they want to make to East Asia. M: East Asia? uhh… and how much are they hoping to get from us? W: Well, the letter mentions 20,000 pounds, but I don’t know if they might settle for us. M: Do they say what they would cover? Have they anything specific in mind? W: No, I think they are just asking all the firms in tongue for as much money as they think they’ll give. M: And we are worth 20, 000 pounds, right? W: It seems so. M: Very flattering. But I am not awfully happy with the idea. What we get out of it? W: Oh, good publicity I suppose. So what I suggest is not that we just give them a sum of money, but that we offer to pay for something specific like travel or something, and that in return, we ask for our name to be printed prominently in the program, and that they give us free advertising space in it. M: But the travel bill would be enormous, and we could never manage that. W: I know. But why don’t we offer to pay for the printing of the programs ourselves on condition that on the front cover there's something like This program is presented with the compliments of Norland Electronics, and free advertising of course. M: Good idea. Well, let’s get back to them and ask what the program they want will cost. Then we can see if we are interested or not. Questions 19-21 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. What do we learn about the South Theater Company? 20. What benefit does the woman say their firm can get by sponsoring the Theater Company? 21. What does the woman suggest they do instead of paying the South Theater Company’s travel expenses? 【总评】 这是⼀篇关于sponsorship（赞助）的商务对话。
2013年广东省高考英语听说考试真题E三问部分：Question 1: Shall I take other clothes?/ Do I need to take other clothes?/ Do I have to take other clothes?/ Is it necessary for me to take other clothes?Answer 1: Well, I think one warm suit and one light suit will be necessary. As a student, you need to get dressed up sometimes.Question 2: What kind of gifts do the English like?/ What kind of presents are the British people fond of?/ What kind of presents do the British like?Answer 2: Anything that is typically Chinese, but since you can take no more than 20 kilos of luggage, it’s best to buy things that don’t weigh too much. Things like silk tiesand paper-cuts are light, and they make lovely presents.Question 3: What shall I take when I go to others’ to have meals?/ What shall I take when I have meals at others’home?/ What should I take if I go to others’house fordinner?/What should I take if I visit others for dinner?/ What should I take if I aminvited to others’ for dinner?Answer 3: Well, most people just take a bottle of wine, but if you want to be very polite, you could take something for the hostess, like a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolate.五答部分：Question 1: How long was Mary on holiday?Answer 1: For two months./ Two months.Question 2: When did the new term begin?Answer 2:Last Monday.Question 3: What kind of suits should you take?Answer 3: One warm suit and one light suit. /A warm one and a light one.Question 4: Why does Mary advise you to take something light?Answer 4: Because I can take no more than 20 kilos of luggage.Question 5: What present did Mary suggest for the hostess if you are invited to dinner? Answer 5: A bunch of flowers or a box of chocolate.参考复述：Two weeks before Teachers’ Day, Tom’s mother remembered to buy some cards to give to her son’s teachers. She put the cards on a table, but she was too busy to write them. When Tomcame home from school, his mother asked him to write all the cards, and she gave him everything he needed to do it. Tom said nothing and walked into his room. Tom was very quiet, so his mother didn’t say anything, but she was a little mad. She just wanted to teach her son to be thankful. After a minute, Tom came back with a box full of cards that were all finished. Tom’s mother was very surprised. Tom told her that he had already bought the cards and written them all by himself. Tom’s mother was very happy to hear this. She was so proud of herson.。
