2014年12月高等学校英语应用能力考试A级真题

2014年12月Part I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes) 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.Now the test will begin.1. A) Production planning. C) Public relations.B) Financial affairs. D)Import and Export.2. A) More workers are needed. C) Raw materials are more expensive.B) Advertising costs more. D) Workers' salaries are higher.3. A) To look for a dream job. C) To continue his study.B) To visit his friends. D) To find a chance to do business.4. A) He is good at programming. C) He is nice and kind.B) He is suitable for the job. D) He finds the job difficult.5. A) Interviewer and interviewee. C) Doctor and nurse.B) Buyer and seller. D) Shop assistant and customer.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 the questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Now the test will begin.Conversation l6. A) He was too busy. C) His company has moved away.B) He got a new offer. D) His company has closed down.7. A) To have his own business. C) To move to another city.B) To do social work. D) To go to study abroad.Conversation 28. A) The chief engineer. C) The office secretary.B) The manager assistant. D) The sales manager.9. A) He's giving a lecture. C) He’s speaking on another phone.B) He's attending a meeting. D) He’s away on a business trip.10.A) Telling him to meet tomorrow. C) Asking him to call back.B) Telling him to send a sample. D) Asking him to attend a party.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear. Now the passage will begin.Ladies and Gentlemen,It’s my honor to be the guide to show you around our company. First of all, I’ll introduce our factory to you.Our company ll in the 1980s. We mainly produce electronic goods and export them all over the world. We 12 of about US$80 million last year, and our business is growing steadily．We now have offices in Asia, North America and Europe, with about 1500 employees, and we are working gladly to 13 of our customers. In order to further develop our overseas market, we need more agents to14 our products.I hope you will 15 doing business with us. Thank you.Section DDirections: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passage. You will hear a recorded passage．After that you’ll hear five questions. Bo th 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.16. What did the speaker talk about last time?The ___________________ of an oral presentation.17．What does the speaker want to talk about today?The ____________________ of a presentation.18. What does a typical presentation consist of?The beginning, ______________________.19. Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part, according to thespeaker?Because it is the ____________________ to your listeners.20. What is the role an effective beginning can play in your presentation?It can draw ______________ and set the proper tone.Part II Structure (10minutes)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 wordsfrom the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then you should mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.2l. ______ the number in full-time employment fell by 2 million, the number of people in part-time work doubled to over 4 million.A) Unless B) Until C) While D) Since22. It was your recommendation ______ enabled me to be an engineer in thisworld-famous company.A) when B) who C) what D) that23. Now the pollution caused by the increasing number of cars ______ more andmore serious in many cities.A) become B) became C) is becoming D) had become24. We understand you need easy access ______up-to-date information about youraccounts in our bank.A) in B)to C)for D)with25. It is common practice ______ a battery when it still has some life in it.A) to charge B) charge C)charged D) having charged26. We have to investigate as ______ customers as possible in order to make sure ofthe potential of the market.A) many B) much C) more D) most27. As long as you keep on ______ hard, you’11 get promoted sooner or later.A) work B) be working C) worked D) working28. There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK, 99% of ______ are small businesses.A) which B) that C) whose D) it29. ______ by all the team members, they finally got the big project for theircompany.A) To be supported C) SupportingB) Having supported D) Supported30. This article tells the readers ______ they can look for in an employee’s abilities.A) that B) what C) which D) howSection BDirections: There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fi11 in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word orwords in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.31. The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds (reason)______.32. Generally speaking, once you (make) ______ the payment, the goods should bedelivered within a week.33. It is said that advertising is the (expensive) ______ of all the promotionalactivities undertaken by businesses.34. The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with considerable lossof its (invest) ____＿.35. It is reported that an international conference (hold) ______ in London nextFriday.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (40minutes)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. We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk. At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company. GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers.We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices. We have highly qualified staff, we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or "green” programs. Our new "green” waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community.For more information, contact GFL at cssupport@.36. According to the passage, GFL doesn’t allow any conduct that will ______.A) cause any noise to the environmentB) produce waste in the communitiesC) waste more natural resourcesD) do harm to its customers37. The core value of GFL Solid Haulage Division is _______A) profit B) safety C) efficiency D) responsibility38. In the first paragraph, "we are always mindful o f…” means “______”.A) we are a1ways worried about…B) we always look forward to…C) we are always aware of…D) we always put up with…39. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices, accordingto the second paragraph?A) Continually upgrade them.B) Keep using the traditional methods.C) Hire new workers to clean the environment.D) Import new techno1ogy from overseas companies.40. What can we learn about the company’s new “green” waste managementprogram?A) The quality of waste management has become worse.B) The program is becoming more and more popular.C) Waste management has remained unchanged.D) More workers are involved in the program.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for years due to advances in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing.Stage PerformersThe five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61%. Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies.Postal Service Mail Sorters（分拣员）After losing almost 57,000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by 2018. With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax, this job is quickly becoming unnecessary.Office Support WorkersAbout 300,000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009. Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voicemail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work.Photo ProcessorsWith the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018.Radio operatorsAs technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radiotelephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.41. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology andglobal economic changes, ________.A) many jobs are disappearing sharplyB) many new occupations are emergingC) people are attracted to higher-paying jobsD) part-time jobs have become more popular42. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that ______.A) stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB) fewer people are qualified as stage performersC) there is less investment in stage performancesD) stage performances have become less popular43. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that ________.A) office workers can work on a flexible work systemB) professionals are able to do their own office workC) secretaries and file clerks are badly in needD) employees can enjoy better social welfare44. The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might declineby ________.A) 61% B) 43% C) 30% D) 24%45. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A) Advanced TechnologiesB) Rising UnemploymentC) Disappearing CareersD) Global EconomyTask 3Directions: The following is a short introduction to all sales representatives. 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.In American Income Life Insurance Company (AIL), sales representatives have servants’ hearts. Our team members make every effort to protect hard-working, middle-income families with insurance coverage（承保范围）. We also believe whole-heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate. American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place.Sales experience is not required to be a representative. Just the willingness to work hard. What makes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling, which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimit ed. Simply said, you earn what you’re worth based on how hard you work and how fast you want to advance. At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job. You will also find free training opportunities, and leadership experience, too. American Income Life’s independent agency offices provide sales training focused on insurance sales. Training includes working one-on-one with experienced sales agents both in the classroom and in the field.Task 4Directions: The following is a list of terms related to online jobs from home. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与……等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A --- Cost of goods soldB --- Channel of distributionC --- Commission percentD --- Competitive advantageE --- Current assetsF --- Current debtG --- Direct cost of salesH --- Earning before taxesI --- Effective demandJ --- Advance paymentK --- Advising bankL --- Letter of creditM --- Paying bankN --- Capital marketO --- Cost and freightP --- Import licenseQ --- Joint ventureExamples: (A）售出货物成本（H）税前收益Task 5Directions: The following is a letter. 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 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Act now to get a student loanMake no payments while in school with a Wells Fargo private student loan.A college education is a worthwhile investment, but sometimes you need help covering all the costs．Wells Fargo private student loans may be able to help you pay for all eligible education-related expenses, including tuition, housing, books, a laptop, lab fees, and more.Other benefits include:一Make no payments until six months after leaving school一Select a competitive fixed or variable interest rate option一Reduce your loan cost with our interest rate discountsApplying with a co-signer （联署人；担保人）may improve your chance of getting approved and help you qualify for a lower interest rate, Learn more about undergraduate student loans for traditional colleges and universities or career and community colleges. Or call our toll-free number 1-877-315-7721.Our Student Loan Specialists are here to help you through the process --- from helping you make an informed choice on the loan that meets your needs, to helping you estimate how much you may need to borrow.56. What is introduced in the passage?A Wells Fargo __________________ loan.57. What expenses can be paid with the loan?All eligible __________________ expenses·58. What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment period?No payment is made until six months after _________________.59. Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co-signer?To have a better chance of _____________ and being qualified for a lower interest rate.60. What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your application?They can help you through _____________ in your application.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 sentence numbered 61 to 64, you will read three choices of suggested translation marked A), B) and C). You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. And for theparagraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61. In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs, the company has decided thatsalary reductions are absolutely necessary at this time.A) 公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适时。

2014年12月高等学校英语应用能力考试A级真题2014年12月高等学校英语应用能力考试A级试题Part I Listening Comprehension(20minutes) Directions:This part is to test your listening ability.It consists of4sections.Section ADirections:This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues.There are5 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 the4choices 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 markC)on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.[A][B][C][D]Now the test will begin.1.A)Production planning.C)Financial affairs.B)Public relations.D)Import and Export.2.A)More workers are needed.C)Workers'salaries are higher,B)Advertising costs more.D)Raw materials are more expensive.3.A)To look for a dream job.C)To find a chance to do business.B)To continue his study.D)To visit his friends.4.A)Fie is suitable for the job.C)He is nice and kind.B)He is good at programming.D)He finds the job difficult.5.A)Interviewer and interviewee.C)Doctor and nurse.B)Buyer and seller.D)Shop assistant and customer.Section BDirections:This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations,There are2 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 the4choices marked A),B),C)and D)given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Now listen to the conversations.Conversation16.A)He was too busy.C)His company has closed down.B)He got a new offer.D)His company has moved away.7.A To move to another city.)C)To have his own business.B)To do social work.D)To go to study abroad.Conversation28.A)The chief engineer.C)The office secretary.B)The sales manager.D)The manager assistant.9.A)He's attending a meeting.C)He's speaking on another phone,B)He's giving a lecture.D)He's away on a business trip.10.A)Telling him to meet tomorrow.C)Asking him to attend a party.B)Telling him to send a sample.D)Asking him to call back.Section CDirections:In this section you will hear a recorded short passage.The passage is printed in the test paper,but with some words or phrases missing,The passage will be read two times.You are required to put the missing words or phrases on,the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear.Now the passage will begin.Ladies and Gentlemen,It's my honor to be the guide to show you around our company.First of all,I'll introduce our factory to you.Our company__11__in the1980s.We mainly produce electronic goods and export them. all over the world.We__12__of about US$80million last year,and our business is growing steadily.We now have offices in Asia,North America and Europe,with about1500employees, and we are working gladly to__13__of our customers.In order to further develop our overseas market,we need more agents to__14__our products.I hope you will__15__doing business with us.Thank you!Section DDirections: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 than3words).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.16.What did the speaker talk about last time?The____________of an oral presentation.17.What does the speaker want to talk about today?The___________of a presentation.18.What does a typical presentation consist of?The beginning,___________________.19.Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part,according to the speaker?Because it is the___________to your listeners,20.What is the role an effective beginning can play in your presentation?It can draw____________and set the proper tone.partⅡ(10minutes)structureDirections:This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences.It consists of2sections.Section ADirections:In this section,there are10incomplete sentence.You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the4choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.21.the number in full-time employment fell employment fell by2million,the number of people in part-time work doubled to over4million.A)Unless C)WhileB)Until D)Since22.It was your recommendation enabled me to be an engineer in this world–famous company.A)when C)whatB)who D)that23.Now the pollution caused by the increasing number ofcars more and more seriousin many cities.A)become C)is becomingB)became D)had become24.We understand you need easy access up-to-date information about your accounts inmany cities.A)in C)forB)to D)with25.It is common practice a battery when it still has some life in it.A)to charge C)chargedB)charge D)having charged26.We have to investigate as customers as possible in order to make sure of the potential of the market.A)many C)moreB)much D)most27.As lone as you keep on hard,y ou’ll get promoted sooner or later.A)work C)workedB)be working D)working28.There are4.9million businesses in the UK,99%of are small business.A)which C)whoseB)that D)it29.by all the team members,they finally got the big project for their company.A)To be supported C)SupportingB)Having supported D)Supported30.This article tells the readers they can look for in an employee’s abilities.A)that C)whichB)what D)howSectionBDirections：There are5incompiete statement 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.31.The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds(reason).32.Generally speaking,once you(make)the payment,the goods should be delivered within a week.33.It is that advertising is the(expensive)of all the promotional activities undertaken by businesses.34.The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis,with considerable loss of its(invest).35.It is reported that an international conference(hold)in London next Friday.PartⅢReading Comprehension(40minutes) Directions：This part is to test your reading ability.There are5tasks for you to fulfill.You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you areinstructed.Task1Directions：After reading the following passage,you will find5questions or un finished statements,numbered36to40.For each question or statement there are4choices marked A)B) C)and D).You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single linethrough the center.We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage(清运)Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places.We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk.At GFL,safety is more than a program;it is a core value of our company.GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve.we believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers.We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices.We have highly qualified staff,we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.Over the past years,service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or“green”programs.Our new“green”waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community.For more information,contact GFL at cssupport@/doc/2116697922.html,.36.Accoring to the passage,GFL doesn’t allow any conduct that will.A)cause any noise to the environmentB)produce waste in the communitiesC)waste more nature resourcesD)do harm to its customers37.The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is.A)profitB)safetyC)efficiencyD)responsibility38.In the first paragraph,“we are always mindful of…”means“”.A)we are always worried about…B)we always look forward to…C)we are always aware of…D)we always put up with…39.What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices,according to the second paragraph?A)Continually upgrade themB)Keep using the traditional methodsC)Hire new workers to clean the environmentD)Import new technology from overseas companies40.What can we lear n about the company’s new“green”waste management program?A)The quality of waste management has become worse.B)The program is becoming more and more popular.C)Waste management has remained unchanged.D)More workers are involved in the program.Task2Directions:This task is the same as Task1.The5questions or unfinished statements are numbered41to45.Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back.Some occupations had already been declining for years due to advance in technology and changes in the global economy.The following is a list of careers that are disappearing.Stage PerformersThe five-year decline for this career was a surprising61%.Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies.Postal service mail sortersAfter losing almost57,000jobs between2004and2009,a further30%decline in this occupation can be seen by2018.With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax,this job is quickly becoming unnecessary.Office support workersAbout300,000office support jobs disappeared between2004and2009.Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs.Moreover,technologies like voicemail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work.Photo processorsWith the rise of digital photography and automatic printing,positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing.The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a24%decline by2018.Radio operatorsAs technology advances,the need for workers to monitor communications via radio telephone equipment is disappearing.This already small field saw a five-year decline of43%.41.According to the first paragraph,because of the advances in technology and global economic changes,.A.Many jobs are disappearing sharplyB.Many new occupations are emergingC.People are attracted to higher-paying jobsD.Part-time jobs have become more popular42.One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that.A.Stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB.Fewer people are qualified as stage performersC.There is less investment in in stage performancesD.Stage performances have become less popular43.The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that.A.Office workers can work on a flexible work systemB.Professionals are able to do their own office workC.Secretaries and file clerks are badly in needD.Employees can enjoy better social welfare44.The author expects that by2018the occupation of photo processors might decline by.A.61%B.43%C.30%D.24%45.Which of the following might be best title of the passage?A.Advanced TechnologiesB.Rising UnemploymentC.Disappearing CareersD.Global EconomyTask3Directions:The following is a short introduction to AIL Sales Representatives.After reading it,you are required to complete the outline below it(No.46to No.50).You should write your answers briefly(in no more than three words)on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.In American Income Life Company(AIL),sales representatives have servants’heart.Our team members make every effort to protect hard-working,middle-income families with insurance coverage(承保范围).We also believe whole heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate.American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place.Sales experience is not required to be a representative.Just the willingness to work hard.Whatmakes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling,which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimited.Simply said,you earn what you’re worth based on how hard you work;and how fast you want to advance.At American Income Life you will find a career,not a job.You will also find free training opportunities,and leadership experience,too.American Income Life’s independent agency offices provide sales training focused on insurance sales.Training includes working one-on-one with experienced sales agents both in the classroom and in the field.Sales Representatives of AILAims:1)to protect middle-income families2)to give back to46.Features:1)having servants’hearts2)willingness to47.3)being able to focus on48.Benefits:1)49sales training opportunities2)50experienceTask4Directions:The following is a list of term used in InternationalTrade.After reading it,you are required to find the items equivalent to(与…等同)those given in Chinese in the table below.Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the answer sheet,numbered 51through55.A Cost of goods soldB Channel of distributionC Commission percentD Competitive percentE Current assetsF Current debtG Direct cost of salesH Earning before taxesI Effective demandJ Advance paymentK Advising bankL Letter of creditM Paying bankN Capital marketO Cost and freightP Import licenseQ Joint ventureExamples:(A)售出物成本(H)税前收益51.（）现有债务（）预付款52.（）信用证（）合资企业53.（）竞争优势（）有效需求54.（）付款银行（）成本加运费55.（）直销成本（）资本市场Task5Directions:Read the following passage.After reading it,you should give brief answer to the5 question(No.56to No.60)thatfollow.The answer(in no more than three words)should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Act now to get a student loanMake no payments while in school with a Wells Fargo private student loan.A college education is a worthwhile investment,but sometimes you need help covering all the costs.Wells Fargo private student loans may be able to help you pay for all eligible education-related expenses,including tuition,housing,books,a laptop,lab fees,and more. Other benefits include:--Make no payments until six months after leaving school--Select a competitive fixed or variable interest rate option --Reduce your loan cost with our interest rate discountsApplying with a co-signer（联署人；担保人）may improve your chance of getting approved and help you qualify for a lower interest rate.Learn more about undergraduate student loans for traditional colleges and universities or career and community colleges.Or call our toll-free number1-877-315-7721.Our Student Loan Specialists ae here to help you through the progress─from helping you make an informed choice on the loan that meets your needs,to helping you estimate how much you may need to borrow.56.What is introduced in the passage?A Wells Fargo loan.57.What expenses can be paid with the loan?All eligible expenses.58.What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment period?No payment is made until six months after.59.Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co-signer?To have a better chance of and being qualified for a lower interest rate.60.What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your application?They can help you through in your application.Part IV Translation—English into Chinese(25minutes) Direction:This part,numbered61through65,is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese.After each of the sentences numbered61to64,you will read three choices of suggested translation marked A),B)and C).You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Andfor the paragraph numbered65,write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61.In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs,the company has decided that salary reductions are absolutely necessary at this time.A)公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适合。

2014年12月A级考试全真试题Part I Listening Comprehension [15 minutes] 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 recordedquestion. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. Whenyou hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.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 Sheetwith a single line through the center.Now the test will begin.1. A. Production planning. C. Public relations.B. Financial affairs. D. Import and Export2. A. More workers are needed. C. Raw materials are more expensive.B. Advertising costs more. D. Workers' salaries are higher.3. A. To look for a dream job. C. To continue his study.B. To visit his friends. D. To find a chance to do business.4. A. He is good at programming. C. He is nice and kind.B. He is suitable for the job. D. He finds the job difficult.5. A. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Doctor and nurse.B. Buyer and seller. D. Shop assistant and customer.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations.There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, thereare some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will bespoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the cor-rect 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 asingle line through the center.Conversation 16. A. He was too busy. C. His company has moved away.B. He got a new offer. D. His company has closed down.7. A. To have his own business. C. To move to another city.B. To do social work. D. To go to study abroad.Conversation 28. A. The chief engineer .C. The office secretary.B. The manager assistant. D. The sales manager.9. A. He's giving a lecture. C. He’s speaking on another phone.B. He's attending a meeting. D. He’s away on a business trip.10. A. Telling him to meet tomorrow. C. Asking him to call back.B. Telling him to send a sample. D. Asking him to attend a party.Section CDirections:In this section you will hear a recorded short passage.The passage is printed in the test paper,but with some words or phrases missing.The passagewill be eead two times.Your are required to put the missing words or phraseson the Answer Sheet in prder of the mumbered blanks according to what youhear.Now the passage will begin.Ladies and GentlemenIt’s my honor to be the guide to show you around our company. First of all, I’ll introduce our factory to you.Our company 11 in the 1980s,We mainly produce electronic goods and export them all over the world.We 12 of about US$80 million last year, and our business is growing steadily.We now have offices in Asia,North America and Europe,with about 1500 employees,and we are working gladly to 13 of our customers.In order to further develop our overseas market, we need more agents to 14 our products.I hope you will 15 doing business with us. Thank you!Section DDirections: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Boththe passage and the questions will be read tow times, When you hear aquestion, 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 printedin your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheetcorrespondingly. Now listen to the passage16. What does the speaker think of his working conditions?He thinks that the working conditions are ___________________.17．How many hours does the speaker work every week?________________________________________ .18 .How does the speaker spend his holiday in winter ?He usually takes one week to, ______________________.19. What system did the company introduce last year ?It introduced a flexible ________________________________system.20. When can the speaker start his work in the morning?Any time between ________________________________________.Part II Structure [15 minutes] Directions:This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences .It consists of 2 sections.SectionADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words fromthe 4 choices marked A,B,Cand D. Then you should mark the correspondingletter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.2l. ______ the number in full-time employment fell by 2 million, the number of people in part-time work doubled to over 4 million.A. UnlessB. UntilC. WhileD. Since22. It was your recommendation ______ enabled me to be an engineer in this world-famous company.A. whenB. whoC. whatD. that23. Now the pollution caused by the increasing number of cars______more and more serious in many cities.A. be comeB. be cameC. is becomingD. had become24.We understand you need easy access ______up-to-date information about your accounts in our bank.A. inB. toC. forD. with25.It is common practice ______ a battery when it still has some life in it.A. to chargeB. chargeC. chargedD. having charged26.We have to investigate as ______customers as possible in order to make sure of the potential of the market.A. manyB. muchC. moreD. most27.As long as you keep on ______hard,you’11get promoted sooner or later.A. workB. be workingC. workedD. working28. There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK, 99% of ______ are small businesses.A. whichB. thatC. whoseD. it29. ______ by all the team members, they finally got the big project for their company.A. To be supported C. SupportingB. Having supported D. Supported30. This article tells the readers ______ they can look for in an employee’s abilities.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. howSection BDirections: There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fi11 in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words inthe corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.31. The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds (reason) ______.32. Generally speaking, once you (make) ______ the payment, the goods should bedelivered within a week.33. It is said that advertising is the(expensive) ______of all the promotionalactivities under taken by businesses.34.The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with considerable lossof its(invest) ____.35.It is reported that an international conference (hold) ______in London next Friday.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 tasksas you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered36 to 40. For each question or statementthere are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choiceand mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conductthat puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk.At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company .GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers.We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices .We have highly qualified staff , we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or “green” programs .Our new “green” waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community. For more information, contact GFL at csupportgflenv..36. According to the passage, GFL doesn’t allow any conduct that will_______.A) cause any noise to the environmentB) produce waste in the communitiesC) waste more nature resourcesD) do harm to its customers37. The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is_______.A) profitB) safetyC) efficiencyD) responsibility38. In the first paragraph, “we are always mindful of …”means “_______.”A) we are always worried about…B) we alway s look forward to…C) we are always aware of…D) we always put up with…39. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices , accordingto thesecond paragraph ?A) Continually upgrade themB) Keep using the traditional methodsC) Hire new workers to clean the environmentD) Import new technology from overseas companies40. What can we learn about the company’s new “green” waste management program?A) The quality of waste management has become worse.B) The program is becoming more and more popular.C) Waste management has remained unchanged.D) More workers are involved in the program.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for years due to advance in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing.Stage PerformersThe five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61% .Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies.Postal service mail sortersAfter losing almost 57,000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by 2018.With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via and fax; this job is quickly becoming unnecessary. Office support workersAbout 300,000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009.Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voice mail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work.Photo processorsWith the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018.Radio operatorsAs technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications viaradiotelephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.41. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and globaleconomic changes, _______.A. Many jobs are disappearing sharplyB. Many new occupations are emergingC. People are attracted to higher-paying jobsD. Part-time jobs have become more popular42. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that_______.A. Stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB. Fewer people are qualified as stage performersC. There is less investment in in stage performancesD. Stage performances have become less popular43. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that_______.A. Office workers can work on a flexible work systemB. Professionals are able to do their own office workC. Secretaries and file clerks are badly in needD. Employees can enjoy better social welfare44. The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors mightdeclineby_______.A. 61%B.43%C.30%D.24%45. Which of the following might be best title of the passage?A. Advanced TechnologiesB. Rising UnemploymentC. Disappearing CareersD. Global EconomyTask 3Directions:The following is a short introduction to AIL Sales Representatives. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You shouldwrite your answersbriefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheetcorrespondingly.In American Income Life Company(AIL),sales representatives have servants’ heart. Our team members make every effort to protect hard-working, middle-income familieswith insurance coverage(承保围).We also believe whole heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate. American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place.Sales experience is not required to be a representative, just the willingness to work hard. What makes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling, which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimited. Simply said, you earn what you’re worth based on how hard you work; and how fast you want to advance.At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job. You will also find free training opportunities, and leadership experience, too. American Income Life’s independent agency offices provide sales training focused on insurance sales. Training includes working one-on-one with experienced sales agents both in the classroom andTask 4Directions: The following is a list of term used in International Trade .After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to ( 与… 等同) those givenin Chinese in the table below .Then you should put the corresponding lettersin brackets on the answer sheet, numbered51through 55.A Cost of goods soldB --- Channel of distributionC --- Commission percentD --- Competitive advantage / edgeE --- Current assetsF --- Current debtG--- Direct cost of salesH --- Earning before taxesI --- Effective demandJ --- Advance paymentK --- Advising bankL --- Letter of creditM --- Paying bankN --- Capital marketO --- Cost and freightP --- Import licenseQ --- Joint ventureTask 5Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answer to the 5question (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answer (in no more thanthree words) should been written after the corresponding numbers on theAnswer Sheet.Act now to get a student loanMake no payments while in school with a Wells Fargo private student loan. A college education is a worthwhile investment, but sometimes you need help coveringall the costs. Wells Fargo private student loans may be able to help youpay for all eligible education-related expenses, including tuition,housing ,books, a laptop, lab fees, and more.Other benefits include:--Make no payments until six months after leaving school--Select a competitive fixed or variable interest rate option--Reduce your loan cost with our interest rate discountsApplying with a co-signer（联署人；担保人）may improve your chance of getting approved and help you qualify for a lower interest rate.Learn more aboutundergraduate student loans for traditional colleges and universities orcareer and community colleges. Or call our toll-free number1-877-315-7721.Our Student Loan Specialists ae here to help you through theprogress-----from helping you make an informed choice on the loan that meetsyour needs, to helping you estimate how much you may need to borrow.56. What is introduced in the passage?A Wells Fargo______loan.57. What expenses can be paid with the loan?All eligible ______expenses.58. What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment period?No payment is made until six months after__________________.59. Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co-signer?To have a better chance of ____________and being qualified for a lower interest rate.60. What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your application? They can help you through ____________in your application.Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)Direction: 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, youwill read three choices of suggested translation marked A),B) and C).Youshould choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on yourAnswer Sheet with a single line through the center. And for the paragraphnumbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on theTranslation/Composition Sheet.61. In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs, the company has decided thatsalary reductions are absolutely necessary at this time.A)公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适合。

2014 年12 月高等学校英语应用能力考试A 级试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to 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) Production planning. C) Financial affairs.B) Public relations. D) Import and Export.2. A) More workers are needed. C) Workers' salaries are higher,B) Advertising costs more. D) Raw materials are more expensive.3. A) To look for a dream job. C) To find a chance to do business.B) To continue his study. D) To visit his friends.4. A) Fie is suitable for the job. C) He is nice and kind.B) He is good at programming. D) He finds the job difficult.5. A) Interviewer and interviewee. C) Doctor and nurse.B) Buyer and seller. D) Shop assistant and customer.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.Now listen to the conversations.Conversation 16. A) He was too busy. C) His company has closed down.B) He got a new offer. D) His company has moved away.7. A T o move to another city.) C) To have his own business.B) To do social work. D) To go to study abroad.Conversation 28. A) The chief engineer. C) The office secretary.B) The sales manager. D) The manager assistant.9. A) He's attending a meeting. C) He's speaking on another phone,B) He's giving a lecture. D) He's away on a business trip.10. A) Telling him to meet tomorrow. C) Asking him to attend a party.B) Telling him to send a sample. D) Asking him to call back.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing, the passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases on, the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear.Now the passage will begin.Ladies and Gentlemen,It's my honor to be the guide to show you around our company. First of all, I'll introduce our factory to you. Our company __11__ in the 1980s. We mainly produce electronic goods and export them. All over the world. We __12__ of about US$80 million last year, and our business is growing steadily. We now have offices in Asia, North America and Europe, with about 1500 employees, and we are working gladly to __13__ of our customers. In order to further develop our overseas market, we need more agents to __14__ our products. I hope you will __15__ doing business with us. Thank you!Section DDirections: 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 wordor 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.16. What did the speaker talk about last time?The ____________ of an oral presentation.17. What does the speaker want to talk about today?The ___________ of a presentation.18. What does a typical presentation consist of?The beginning,___________________.19. Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part, according to the speaker?Because it is the ___________ to your listeners,20. What is the role an effective beginning can play in your presentation?It can draw ____________ and set the proper tone.partⅡ(10 minutes)StructureDirections: 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) andD).Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.21. the number in full-time employment fell by 2 million, the number of people in part-time work doubled to over 4 million.A) Unless B) Until C) While D) Since22. It was your recommendation enabled me to be an engineer in this world –famous company.A) when B)who C)what D)that23. Now the pollution caused by the increasing number of cars more and more serious in many cities.A) become B) became C) is becoming D) had become24. We understand you need easy access up-to-date information about your accounts in many cities.A)in B)to C)for D)with25. It is common practice a battery when it still has some life in it.A) to charge B)charge C)charged D)having charged26. We have to investigate as customers as possible in order to make sure of the potential of the market.A) many B)much C)more D)most27. As long as you keep on hard, you’ll get promoted sooner or later.A)work B)be working C)worked D)working28. There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK,99%of are small business .A)which B)that C)whose D)it29. by all the team members ,they finally got the big project for their company.A)To be supported B)Having supported C)Supporting D)Supported30. This article tells the readers they can look for in an employee’s abilities.A)that B)what C)which D)howSection BDirections：There are 5 incomplete statement 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.31. The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds (reason) .32. Generally speaking, once you (make) the payment, the goods should be delivered within a week.33. It is that advertising is the (expensive) of all the promotional activities undertaken by businesses.34. The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with considerable loss of its (invest) .35. It is reported that an international conference (hold) in London next Friday.PartⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions：This part is to test your reading ability .There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill .You shouldread 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 un finished 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.We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk. At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company .GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers.We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices .We have highly qualified staff , we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or “green”programs .Our new “green”waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community. For more information, contact GFL at cssupport@.36. According to the passage, GFL doesn’t allow any conduct that will .A) cause any noise to the environmentB) produce waste in the communitiesC) waste more nature resourcesD) do harm to its customers37. The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is .A) profitB) safetyC) efficiencyD) responsibility38. In the first paragraph, “we are always mindful of …”means “”.A) we are always worried about…B) we always look forward to…C) we are always aware of…D) we always put up with…39. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices , according to the second paragraph ?A) Continually upgrade themB) Keep using the traditional methodsC) Hire new workers to clean the environmentD) Import new technology from overseas companies40. What can we learn about the company’s new “green”waste management program?A) The quality of waste management has become worse.B) The program is becoming more and more popular.C) Waste management has remained unchanged.D) More workers are involved in the program.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for years due to advance in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing.Stage PerformersThe five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61% .Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies.Postal service mail sortersAfter losing almost 57,000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by 2018.With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax; this job is quickly becoming unnecessary.Office support workersAbout 300,000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009.Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voicemail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work.Photo processorsWith the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018.Radio operatorsAs technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radio telephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.41. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economic changes, .A. Many jobs are disappearing sharplyB. Many new occupations are emergingC. People are attracted to higher-paying jobsD. Part-time jobs have become more popular42. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that.A. Stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB. Fewer people are qualified as stage performersC. There is less investment in in stage performancesD. Stage performances have become less popular43. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that.A. Office workers can work on a flexible work systemB. Professionals are able to do their own office workC. Secretaries and file clerks are badly in needD. Employees can enjoy better social welfare44. The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might decline by.A. 61%B.43%C.30%D.24%45. Which of the following might be best title of the passage?A. Advanced TechnologiesB. Rising UnemploymentC. Disappearing CareersD. Global EconomyTask 3Directions: The following is a short introduction to AIL Sales Representatives. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.In American Income Life Company (AIL),sales representatives have servants’heart. Our team members make every effort to protect hard-working, middle-income families with insurance coverage(承保范围).We also believe whole heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate. American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place.Sales experience is not required to be a representative, just the willingness to work hard. Whatmakes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling, which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimited. Simply said, you earn what you’re worth based on how hard you work; and how fast you want to advance.At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job. You will also find free training opportunities, and leadership experience, too. American Income Life’s independent agency offices provide sales training focused on insurance sales. Training includes working one-on-one with experienced sales agents both in the classroom and in the field.Sales Representatives of AIL Aims: 1) to protect middle-income families2) to give back to 46 .Features: 1) having servants’hearts2) Willingness to 47 .3) Being able to focus on 48Benefits: 1) 49 sales training opportunities2) 50 experienceTask 4Directions: The following is a list of term used in International Trade .After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to ( 与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below .Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the answer sheet, numbered 51through 55.A Cost of goods soldB Channel of distributionC Commission percentD Competitive advantage / edgeE Current assetsF Current debtG Direct cost of salesH Earning before taxesI Effective demandJ Advance paymentK Advising bankL Letter of creditM Paying bankN Capital marketO Cost and freightP Import licenseQ Joint ventureExamples: (A) 售出物成本(H)税前收益51.（）现有债务（）预付款52.（）信用证（）合资企业53.（）竞争优势（）有效需求54.（）付款银行（）成本加运费55.（）直销成本（）资本市场Task 5Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answer to the 5 question (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answer (in no more than three words) should been written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Act now to get a student loanMake no payments while in school with a Wells Fargo private student loan. A college education is a worthwhile investment, but sometimes you need help covering all the costs. Wells Fargo private student loans may be able to help you pay for all eligible education-related expenses, including tuition, housing ,books, a laptop, lab fees, and more. Other benefits include:--Make no payments until six months after leaving school--Select a competitive fixed or variable interest rate option--Reduce your loan cost with our interest rate discountsApplying with a co-signer（联署人；担保人）may improve your chance of getting approved and help you qualify for a lower interest rate. Learn more about undergraduate student loans for traditional colleges and universities or career and community colleges. Or call our toll-free number 1-877-315-7721. Our Student Loan Specialists ae here to help you through the progress-----from helping you make an informed choice on the loan that meets your needs, to helping you estimate how much you may need to borrow.56. What is introduced in the passage?A Wells Fargo loan.57. What expenses can be paid with the loan?All eligible expenses.58. What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment period?No payment is made until six months after .59. Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co-signer?To have a better chance of and being qualified for a lower interest rate.60. What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your application?They can help you through in your application.Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)Direction: 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 three choices of suggested translation marked A),B) and C).You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61. In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs, the company has decided that salary reductions are absolutely necessary at this time.A)公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适合。

2014 年12 月高等学校英语应用能力考试A 级试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to 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) Production planning. C) Financial affairs.B) Public relations. D) Import and Export.2. A) More workers are needed. C) Workers' salaries are higher,B) Advertising costs more. D) Raw materials are more expensive.3. A) To look for a dream job. C) To find a chance to do business.B) To continue his study. D) To visit his friends.4. A) Fie is suitable for the job. C) He is nice and kind.B) He is good at programming. D) He finds the job difficult.5. A) Interviewer and interviewee. C) Doctor and nurse.B) Buyer and seller. D) Shop assistant and customer.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.Now listen to the conversations.Conversation 16. A) He was too busy. C) His company has closed down.B) He got a new offer. D) His company has moved away.7. A To move to another city.) C) To have his own business.B) To do social work. D) To go to study abroad.Conversation 28. A) The chief engineer. C) The office secretary.B) The sales manager. D) The manager assistant.9. A) He's attending a meeting. C) He's speaking on another phone,B) He's giving a lecture. D) He's away on a business trip.10. A) Telling him to meet tomorrow. C) Asking him to attend a party.B) Telling him to send a sample. D) Asking him to call back.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing, the passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases on, the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear.Now the passage will begin.Ladies and Gentlemen,It's my honor to be the guide to show you around our company. First of all, I'll introduce our factory to you. Our company __11__ in the 1980s. We mainly produce electronic goods and export them. All over the world. We __12__ of about US$80 million last year, and our business is growing steadily. We now have offices in Asia, North America and Europe, with about 1500 employees, and we are working gladly to __13__ of our customers. In order to further develop our overseas market, we need more agents to __14__ our products. I hope you will __15__ doing business with us. Thank you!Section DDirections: 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.16. What did the speaker talk about last time?The ____________ of an oral presentation.17. What does the speaker want to talk about today?The ___________ of a presentation.18. What does a typical presentation consist of?The beginning,___________________.19. Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part, according to thespeaker?Because it is the ___________ to your listeners,20. What is the role an effective beginning can play in your presentation?It can draw ____________ and set the proper tone.partⅡ(10 minutes)StructureDirections: 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) andD).Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.21. the number in full-time employment fell by 2 million, the number of people in part-time work doubled to over 4 million.A) Unless B) Until C) While D) Since22. It was your recommendation enabled me to be an engineer in this world –famous company.A) when B)who C)what D)that23. Now the pollution caused by the increasing number of cars more and more serious in many cities.A) become B) became C) is becoming D) had become24. We understand you need easy access up-to-date information about your accounts in many cities.A)in B)to C)for D)with25. It is common practice a battery when it still has some life in it.A) to charge B)charge C)charged D)having charged26. We have to investigate as customers as possible in order to make sure of the potential of the market.A) many B)much C)more D)most27. As long as you keep on hard, you’ll get promoted sooner or later.A)work B)be working C)worked D)working28. There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK,99%of are small business .A)which B)that C)whose D)it29. by all the team members ,they finally got the big project for their company.A)To be supported B)Having supported C)Supporting D)Supported30. This article tells the readers they can look for in an employee’s abilities.A)that B)what C)which D)howSection BDirections：There are 5 incomplete statement 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.31. The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds (reason) .32. Generally speaking, once you (make) the payment, the goods should be delivered within a week.33. It is that advertising is the (expensive) of all the promotional activities undertaken by businesses.34. The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with considerable loss of its (invest) .35. It is reported that an international conference (hold) in London next Friday.PartⅢReading 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 un finished 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.We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk. At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company .GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our servicesplay an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers.We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices .We have highly qualified staff , we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or “green” programs .Our new “green” waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community. For more information, contact GFL at cssupport@.36. According to the passage, GFL doesn’t allow any conduct that will .A) cause any noise to the environmentB) produce waste in the communitiesC) waste more nature resourcesD) do harm to its customers37. The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is .A) profitB) safetyC) efficiencyD) responsibility38. In the first paragraph, “we are always mindful of …”means “ ”.A) we are always worried about…B) we always look forward to…C) we are always aware of…D) we always put up with…39. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices , according to the second paragraph ?A) Continually upgrade themB) Keep using the traditional methodsC) Hire new workers to clean the environmentD) Import new technology from overseas companies40. What can we learn about the company’s new “green” waste management program?A) The quality of waste management has become worse.B) The program is becoming more and more popular.C) Waste management has remained unchanged.D) More workers are involved in the program.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for years due to advance in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing.Stage PerformersThe five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61% .Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies.Postal service mail sortersAfter losing almost 57,000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by2018.With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax; this job is quickly becoming unnecessary.Office support workersAbout 300,000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009.Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voicemail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work.Photo processorsWith the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018.Radio operatorsAs technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radio telephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.41. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economic changes, .A. Many jobs are disappearing sharplyB. Many new occupations are emergingC. People are attracted to higher-paying jobsD. Part-time jobs have become more popular42. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that.A. Stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB. Fewer people are qualified as stage performersC. There is less investment in in stage performancesD. Stage performances have become less popular43. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that.A. Office workers can work on a flexible work systemB. Professionals are able to do their own office workC. Secretaries and file clerks are badly in needD. Employees can enjoy better social welfare44. The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might decline by.A. 61%B.43%C.30%D.24%45. Which of the following might be best title of the passage?A. Advanced TechnologiesB. Rising UnemploymentC. Disappearing CareersD. Global EconomyTask 3Directions: The following is a short introduction to AIL Sales Representatives. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.In American Income Life Company (AIL),sales representatives have servants’ heart. Our team members makeevery effort to protect hard-working, middle-income families with insurance coverage(承保范围).We also believe whole heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate. American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place.Sales experience is not required to be a representative, just the willingness to work hard. What makes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling, which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimited. Simply said, you earn what you’re worth based on how hard you work; and how fast you want to advance.At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job. You will also find free training opportunities, and leadership experience, too. American Income Life’s independent agency offices provide sales training focused on insurance sales. Training includes working one-on-one with experienced sales agents both in the classroom and in the field.Sales Representatives of AIL Aims: 1) to protect middle-income families2) to give back to 46 .Features: 1) having servants’ hearts2) Willingness to 47 .3) Being able to focus on 48Benefits: 1) 49 sales training opportunities2) 50 experienceTask 4Directions: The following is a list of term used in International Trade .After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to ( 与… 等同) those given in Chinese in the table below .Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the answer sheet, numbered 51through 55.A Cost of goods soldB Channel of distributionC Commission percentD Competitive advantage / edgeE Current assetsF Current debtG Direct cost of salesH Earning before taxesI Effective demandJ Advance paymentK Advising bankL Letter of creditM Paying bankN Capital marketO Cost and freightP Import licenseQ Joint ventureExamples: (A) 售出物成本(H)税前收益51.（）现有债务（）预付款52.（）信用证（）合资企业53.（）竞争优势（）有效需求54.（）付款银行（）成本加运费55.（）直销成本（）资本市场Task 5Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answer to the 5 question (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answer (in no more than three words) should been written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Act now to get a student loanMake no payments while in school with a Wells Fargo private student loan. A college education is a worthwhile investment, but sometimes you need help covering all the costs. Wells Fargo private student loans may be able to help you pay for all eligible education-related expenses, including tuition, housing ,books, a laptop, lab fees, and more. Other benefits include:--Make no payments until six months after leaving school--Select a competitive fixed or variable interest rate option--Reduce your loan cost with our interest rate discountsApplying with a co-signer（联署人；担保人）may improve your chance of getting approved and help you qualify for a lower interest rate. Learn more about undergraduate student loans for traditional colleges and universities or career and community colleges. Or call our toll-free number 1-877-315-7721. Our Student Loan Specialists ae here to help you through the progress-----from helping you make an informed choice on the loan that meets your needs, to helping you estimate how much you may need to borrow.56. What is introduced in the passage?A Wells Fargo loan.57. What expenses can be paid with the loan?All eligible expenses.58. What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment period?No payment is made until six months after .59. Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co-signer?To have a better chance of and being qualified for a lower interest rate.60. What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your application?They can help you through in your application.Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)Direction: 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 three choices of suggested translation marked A),B) and C).You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61. In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs, the company has decided that salary reductions are absolutely necessary at this time.A)公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适合。

高等学校应用能力A级考试2014年12月真题答案与详解录音文字材料section A1. A:So what do you do in the company, Mr Green?B:I'm in charge of the company's financial affairs department.Q : What department is Mr green in charge of in the company?2. A: I'm sorry to say your price has gone up so fast. It is almost twenty five percent higher than last few years.B: That's because the price of raw materials has gone up.Q: Why is the price higher than before?3. A: What is the purpose of your visit to this city?B : To look for a chance to do business with a local company.Q: Why does the man visit this city?4. A: Do you think we should ask Mr Zhu to do this job?B: Sure, he is the best person for the job.Q: What does the woman say about Mr Zhu?5. A:Let's get started. Tell me a bill about your educational background.B:Well, I graduated from the city college. My major is office managementQ: What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers.section BConversation OneA: Hello Linda, this is Frank speaking.B: Hi Frank! It's nice to hear from you again.A: Me too. I'm not as busy as before. Because I've quit my job.B: What? Why did you give up your job?A: The company has moved to another city. I don't want to move there.B: Oh, I see. Do you have a plan for the future ?A: Yes. I'm going to start my own business. .B: Good idea. You'Il have a great time with your family.A: That's true. I do want to have more time with my family.B: And you don't need to go to the office every day. Good luck Frank.A: Thank you, Linda.Questions :6. Why did the man decide to give up his job?7. What's the man planning to do in the future?Conversation TwoA: Cood aftenoon, Alex Company. May I help you?B: Yes. May I speak to Mr Williams, your sales manager please?A: Sorry, he isn't available right now.B: Then can I reach you a moment later?A: I'm afraid you can't. He's having a meeting now.B: But I have something urgent to talk with him.A: Then would you leave him a message?B: Yes. This is Richard Alexander from Star Electronics.A: Mr Alexander, your message please.B: Just tell him to return my call as soon as possible.A: Okay. rii give him the message when he comes back.Questions :8. Who does the man want to speak?9. Why can't Mr Williams answer the phone?10. What message does the man leave Mr Williams?Ladies and Gentlemen ,It's my honor to be the guide to show you around our company. First of all, I'II introduce our factory to you.Our company was set up in the 1980s. We mainly produce electronic goods and export them all over the world. We made a profit of about US $ 80 million last year, and our business is growing steadily. We now have offices in Asia, North America and Europe, with about 1500 employees, and we are working gladly to meet the needs of our customers. In order to further develop our overseas market, we need more agents to promote our products.I hope you will consider doing business with us. Thank you !Last time, I talked about the importance of an oral presentation. Today, I'd like to talk about the structure of a presentation. A good oralpresentation is well structured. This makes it easier for the listener to follow. Generally speaking , a typical presentation consists of three parts: the beginning, middle, and ending. In other words, they are the introduction, body, and conclusion. Let's first look at the beginning of a presentation. The beginning of a presentation is the most important part, because it is the introduction of yourself to your listeners. You can begin your presentation by asking him some questions, or with a comment, quote, or fact. In some cases, you can begin with a joke, or a surprising statement. And an effective beginning draws the listener's attention and sets the proper tone for your presentation.Questions :16. What did the speaker talk about last time?17. What does the speaker want to talk about today?18. What does a typical presentation consist of?19. Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part, according to the speaker?20. What is the role an effective beginning can play in your presentation?答案与详解Part Isection A1．【答案】B【解析】根据选项预测，注意对话中的名词部分。

2014年12月A级考试全真试题Part I Listening Comprehension [15 minutes]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 andquestions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on thecorrect answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Thenyou should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough 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 linethrough the center.Now the test will begin.1. A. Production planning. C. Public relations.B. Financial affairs. D. Import and Export2. A. More workers are needed. C. Raw materials are more expensive.B. Advertising costs more. D. Workers' salaries are higher.3. A. To look for a dream job. C. To continue his study.B. To visit his friends. D. To find a chance to do business.4. A. He is good at programming. C. He is nice and kind.B. He is suitable for the job. D. He finds the job difficult.5. A. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Doctor and nurse.B. Buyer and seller. D. Shop assistant and customer.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 recordedquestions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When youhear 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 onthe Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 16. A. He was too busy. C. His company has moved away.B. He got a new offer. D. His company has closed down.7. A. To have his own business. C. To move to another city.B. To do social work. D. To go to study abroad.Conversation 28. A. The chief engineer .C. The office secretary.B. The manager assistant. D. The sales manager.9. A. He's giving a lecture. C. He’s speaking on another phone.B. He's attending a meeting. D. He’s away on a business trip.10. A. Telling him to meet tomorrow. C. Asking him to call back.B. Telling him to send a sample. D. Asking him to attend a party.Section CDirections:In this section you will hear a recorded short passage.The passage is printed in the test paper,but with some words or phrases missing.The passage will be eead two times .Yourare required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in prder of themumbered blanks according to what you hear.Now the passage will begin.Ladies and GentlemenIt’s my honor to be the guide to show you around our company. First of all, I’ll introduce our factory to you.Our company 11 in the 1980s,We mainly produce electronic goods and export them all over the world.We 12 of about US$80 million last year, and our business is growing steadily.We now have offices in Asia,North America and Europe,with about 1500 employees,and we are working gladly to 13 of our customers.In order to further develop our overseas market, we need moreDirections: 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 thequestions will be read tow times, When you hear a question, you should complete theanswer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words ). The questionsand incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answerson the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage16. What does the speaker think of his working conditions?He thinks that the working conditions are ___________________.17．How many hours does the speaker work every week?________________________________________ .18 .How does the speaker spend his holiday in winter ?He usually takes one week to, ______________________.19. What system did the company introduce last year ?It introduced a flexible ________________________________system.20. When can the speaker start his work in the morning?Any time between ________________________________________.Part II Structure[15 minutes]Directions:This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences .It consists of 2 sections.SectionADirections: 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,CandD. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.2l. ______ the number in full-time employment fell by 2 million, the number of people in part-time work doubled to over 4 million.A. UnlessB. UntilC. WhileD. Since22. It was your recommendation ______ enabled me to be an engineer in this world-famous company.A. whenB. whoC. whatD. that23. Now the pollution caused by the increasing number of cars______more and more serious in many cities.A. be comeB. be cameC. is becomingD. had become24.We understand you need easy access ______up-to-date information about your accounts in our bank.A. inB. toC. forD. with25.It is common practice ______ a battery when it still has some life in it.A. to chargeB. chargeC. chargedD. having charged26.We have to investigate as ______customers as possible in order to make sure of the potential of the market.A. manyB. muchC. moreD. most27.As long as you keep on ______hard,you’11get promoted sooner or later.A. workB. be workingC. workedD. working28. There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK, 99% of ______ are small businesses.A. whichB. thatC. whoseD. it29. ______ by all the team members, they finally got the big project for their company.A. To be supported C. SupportingB. Having supported D. Supported30. This article tells the readers ______ they can look for in an employee’s abilities.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. howSection BDirections: There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fi11 in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding spaceon the Answer Sheet.31. The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds (reason) ______.32. Generally speaking, once you (make) ______ the payment, the goods should be delivered withina week.33. It is said that advertising is the(expensive) ______of all the promotional activities under taken bybusinesses.34.The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with considerable loss of its(invest)____.35.It is reported that an international conference (hold) ______in London next Friday.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, numbered36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, Cand D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line through the center.We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk.At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company .GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers.We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices .We have highly qualified staff , we use the bestavailable equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or “green” programs .Our new “green” waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community. For more information, contact GFL at csupport@.36. According to the passage, GFL doesn’t allow any conduct that will_______.A) cause any noise to the environmentB) produce waste in the communitiesC) waste more nature resourcesD) do harm to its customers37. The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is_______.A) profitB) safetyC) efficiencyD) responsibility38. In the first paragraph, “we are always mindful of …”means “_______.”A) we are always worried about…B) we al ways look forward to…C) we are always aware of…D) we always put up with…39. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices , according to thesecondparagraph ?A) Continually upgrade themB) Keep using the traditional methodsC) Hire new workers to clean the environmentD) Import new technology from overseas companies40. What can we learn about the company’s new “green” waste management program?A) The quality of waste management has become worse.B) The program is becoming more and more popular.C) Waste management has remained unchanged.D) More workers are involved in the program.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered41 to 45.Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for years due to advance in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing.Stage PerformersThe five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61% .Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies. Postal service mail sortersAfter losing almost 57,000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by 2018.With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax; this job is quickly becoming unnecessary.Office support workersAbout 300,000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009.Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voice mail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work.Photo processorsWith the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018.Radio operatorsAs technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radiotelephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.41. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economicchanges, _______.A. Many jobs are disappearing sharplyB. Many new occupations are emergingC. People are attracted to higher-paying jobsD. Part-time jobs have become more popular42. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that_______.A. Stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB. Fewer people are qualified as stage performersC. There is less investment in in stage performancesD. Stage performances have become less popular43. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that_______.A. Office workers can work on a flexible work systemB. Professionals are able to do their own office workC. Secretaries and file clerks are badly in needD. Employees can enjoy better social welfare44. The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might declineby_______.A. 61%B.43%C.30%D.24%45. Which of the following might be best title of the passage?A. Advanced TechnologiesB. Rising UnemploymentC. Disappearing CareersD. Global EconomyTask 3Directions:The following is a short introduction to AIL Sales Representatives. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answersbriefly(in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.In American Income Life Company(AIL),sales representatives have servants’ heart. Our team members make every effort to protect hard-working, middle-income families with insurance coverage(承保范围).We also believe whole heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate. American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place.Sales experience is not required to be a representative, just the willingness to work hard. What makes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling, which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimited. Simply said, you earn what you’re worth based on how hard you work; and how fast you want to advance.At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job. You will also find free training opportunities, and leadership experience, too. American Income Life’s independent agency offices provide sales training focused on insurance sales. Training includes working one-on-one with experienced sales agents both in the classroom and in the field.Task 4Directions: The following is a list of term used in International Trade .After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to ( 与… 等同) those given in Chinese in the tablebelow .Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the answer sheet,numbered51through 55.A Cost of goods soldB --- Channel of distributionC --- Commission percentD --- Competitive advantage / edgeE --- Current assetsF --- Current debtG--- Direct cost of salesH --- Earning before taxesI --- Effective demandJ --- Advance paymentK --- Advising bankL --- Letter of creditM --- Paying bankN --- Capital marketO --- Cost and freightP --- Import licenseQ --- Joint ventureTask 5Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answer to the 5question (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answer (in no more than three words)should been written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Act now to get a student loanMake no payments while in school with a Wells Fargo private student loan. A college education is a worthwhile investment, but sometimes you need help covering all the costs. Wells Fargoprivate student loans may be able to help you pay for all eligible education-relatedexpenses, including tuition, housing ,books, a laptop, lab fees, and more.Other benefitsinclude:--Make no payments until six months after leaving school--Select a competitive fixed or variable interest rate option--Reduce your loan cost with our interest rate discountsApplying with a co-signer（联署人；担保人）may improve your chance of getting approved and help you qualify for a lower interest rate.Learn more about undergraduate student loans fortraditional colleges and universities or career and community colleges. Or call ourtoll-free number 1-877-315-7721.Our Student Loan Specialists ae here to help youthrough the progress-----from helping you make an informed choice on the loan thatmeets your needs, to helping you estimate how much you may need to borrow.56. What is introduced in the passage?A Wells Fargo______loan.57. What expenses can be paid with the loan?All eligible ______expenses.58. What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment period?No payment is made until six months after__________________.59. Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co-signer?To have a better chance of ____________and being qualified for a lower interest rate.60. What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your application?They can help you through ____________in your application.Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)Direction: 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 three choices of suggestedtranslation marked A),B) and C).You should choose the best translation and mark thecorresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. And forthe paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on theTranslation/Composition Sheet.61. In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs, the company has decided that salary reductionsare absolutely necessary at this time.A)公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适合。

2014 年12 月高等学校英语应用能力考试A 级试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to 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) Production planning. C) Financial affairs.B) Public relations. D) Import and Export.2. A) More workers are needed. C) Workers' salaries are higher,B) Advertising costs more. D) Raw materials are more expensive.3. A) To look for a dream job. C) To find a chance to do business.B) To continue his study. D) To visit his friends.4. A) Fie is suitable for the job. C) He is nice and kind.B) He is good at programming. D) He finds the job difficult.5. A) Interviewer and interviewee. C) Doctor and nurse.B) Buyer and seller. D) Shop assistant and customer.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.Now listen to the conversations.Conversation 16. A) He was too busy. C) His company has closed down.B) He got a new offer. D) His company has moved away.7. A To move to another city.) C) To have his own business.B) To do social work. D) To go to study abroad.Conversation 28. A) The chief engineer. C) The office secretary.B) The sales manager. D) The manager assistant.9. A) He's attending a meeting. C) He's speaking on another phone,B) He's giving a lecture. D) He's away on a business trip.10. A) Telling him to meet tomorrow. C) Asking him to attend a party.B) Telling him to send a sample. D) Asking him to call back.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing, the passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases on, the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear.Now the passage will begin.Ladies and Gentlemen,It's my honor to be the guide to show you around our company. First of all, I'll introduce our factory to you. Our company __11__ in the 1980s. We mainly produce electronic goods and export them. All over the world. We __12__ of about US$80 million last year, and our business is growing steadily. We now have offices in Asia, North America and Europe, with about 1500 employees, and we are working gladly to __13__ of our customers. In order to further develop our overseas market, we need more agents to __14__ our products. I hope you will __15__ doing business with us. Thank you!Section DDirections: 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.16. What did the speaker talk about last time?The ____________ of an oral presentation.17. What does the speaker want to talk about today?The ___________ of a presentation.18. What does a typical presentation consist of?The beginning,___________________.19. Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part, according to thespeaker?Because it is the ___________ to your listeners,20. What is the role an effective beginning can play in your presentation?It can draw ____________ and set the proper tone.partⅡ(10 minutes)StructureDirections: 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) andD).Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.21. the number in full-time employment fell by 2 million, the number of people in part-time work doubled to over 4 million.A) Unless B) Until C) While D) Since22. It was your recommendation enabled me to be an engineer in this world –famous company.A) when B)who C)what D)that23. Now the pollution caused by the increasing number of cars more and more serious in many cities.A) become B) became C) is becoming D) had become24. We understand you need easy access up-to-date information about your accounts in many cities.A)in B)to C)for D)with25. It is common practice a battery when it still has some life in it.A) to charge B)charge C)charged D)having charged26. We have to investigate as customers as possible in order to make sure of the potential of the market.A) many B)much C)more D)most27. As long as you keep on hard, you’ll get promoted sooner or later.A)work B)be working C)worked D)working28. There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK,99%of are small business .A)which B)that C)whose D)it29. by all the team members ,they finally got the big project for their company.A)To be supported B)Having supported C)Supporting D)Supported30. This article tells the readers they can look for in an employee’s abilities.A)that B)what C)which D)howSection BDirections：There are 5 incomplete statement 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.31. The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds (reason) .32. Generally speaking, once you (make) the payment, the goods should be delivered within a week.33. It is that advertising is the (expensive) of all the promotional activities undertaken by businesses.34. The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with considerable loss of its (invest) .35. It is reported that an international conference (hold) in London next Friday.PartⅢReading 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 un finished 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.We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk. At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company .GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our servicesplay an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers.We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices .We have highly qualified staff , we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or “green” programs .Our new “green” waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community. For more information, contact GFL at cssupport@.36. According to the passage, GFL doesn’t allow any conduct that will.A) cause any noise to the environmentB) produce waste in the communitiesC) waste more nature resourcesD) do harm to its customers37. The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is .A) profitB) safetyC) efficiencyD) responsibility38. In the first paragraph, “we are always mindful of …”means “”.A) we are always worried about…B) we always look forward to…C) we are always aware of…D) we always put up with…39. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices , according to the second paragraph ?A) Continually upgrade themB) Keep using the traditional methodsC) Hire new workers to clean the environmentD) Import new technology from overseas companies40. What can we learn about the company’s new “green” waste management program?A) The quality of waste management has become worse.B) The program is becoming more and more popular.C) Waste management has remained unchanged.D) More workers are involved in the program.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for years due to advance in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing.Stage PerformersThe five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61% .Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies.Postal service mail sortersAfter losing almost 57,000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by2018.With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax; this job is quickly becoming unnecessary.Office support workersAbout 300,000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009.Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voicemail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work.Photo processorsWith the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018.Radio operatorsAs technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radio telephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.41. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economic changes, .A. Many jobs are disappearing sharplyB. Many new occupations are emergingC. People are attracted to higher-paying jobsD. Part-time jobs have become more popular42. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that.A. Stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB. Fewer people are qualified as stage performersC. There is less investment in in stage performancesD. Stage performances have become less popular43. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that.A. Office workers can work on a flexible work systemB. Professionals are able to do their own office workC. Secretaries and file clerks are badly in needD. Employees can enjoy better social welfare44. The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might decline by.A. 61%B.43%C.30%D.24%45. Which of the following might be best title of the passage?A. Advanced TechnologiesB. Rising UnemploymentC. Disappearing CareersD. Global EconomyTask 3Directions: The following is a short introduction to AIL Sales Representatives. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.In American Income Life Company (AIL),sales representatives have servants’ heart. Our team members makeevery effort to protect hard-working, middle-income families with insurance coverage(承保范围).We also believe whole heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate. American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place.Sales experience is not required to be a representative, just the willingness to work hard. What makes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling, which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimited. Simply said, you earn what you’re worth based on how hard you work; and how fast you want to advance.At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job. You will also find free training opportunities, and leadership experience, too. American In come Life’s independent agency offices provide sales training focused on insurance sales. Training includes working one-on-one with experienced sales agents both in the classroom and in the field.Sales Representatives of AIL Aims: 1) to protect middle-income families2) to give back to 46 .Features: 1) having servants’ hearts2) Willingness to 47 .3) Being able to focus on 48Benefits: 1) 49 sales training opportunities2) 50 experienceTask 4Directions: The following is a list of term used in International Trade .After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to ( 与… 等同) those given in Chinese in the table below .Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the answer sheet, numbered 51through 55.A Cost of goods soldB Channel of distributionC Commission percentD Competitive advantage / edgeE Current assetsF Current debtG Direct cost of salesH Earning before taxesI Effective demandJ Advance paymentK Advising bankL Letter of creditM Paying bankN Capital marketO Cost and freightP Import licenseQ Joint ventureExamples: (A) 售出物成本(H)税前收益51.（）现有债务（）预付款52.（）信用证（）合资企业53.（）竞争优势（）有效需求54.（）付款银行（）成本加运费55.（）直销成本（）资本市场Task 5Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answer to the 5 question (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answer (in no more than three words) should been written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Act now to get a student loanMake no payments while in school with a Wells Fargo private student loan. A college education is a worthwhile investment, but sometimes you need help covering all the costs. Wells Fargo private student loans may be able to help you pay for all eligible education-related expenses, including tuition, housing ,books, a laptop, lab fees, and more. Other benefits include:--Make no payments until six months after leaving school--Select a competitive fixed or variable interest rate option--Reduce your loan cost with our interest rate discountsApplying with a co-signer（联署人；担保人）may improve your chance of getting approved and help you qualify for a lower interest rate. Learn more about undergraduate student loans for traditional colleges and universities or career and community colleges. Or call our toll-free number 1-877-315-7721. Our Student Loan Specialists ae here to help you through the progress-----from helping you make an informed choice on the loan that meets your needs, to helping you estimate how much you may need to borrow.56. What is introduced in the passage?A Wells Fargo loan.57. What expenses can be paid with the loan?All eligible expenses.58. What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment period?No payment is made until six months after .59. Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co-signer?To have a better chance of and being qualified for a lower interest rate.60. What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your application?They can help you through in your application.Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)Direction: 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 three choices of suggested translation marked A),B) and C).You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61. In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs, the company has decided that salary reductions are absolutely necessary at this time.A)公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适合。

2014 年12 月高等学校英语应用能力考试A 级试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialoguesand questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on thecorrect answer from the 4 choices marked A): B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then youshould 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 airtrip is the correct answer, you should markC) on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.[A] [B] [C] [D]Now the test will begin.1. A) Production planning. C) Financial affairs.B) Public relations. D) Import and Export.2. A) More workers are needed. C) Workers' salaries are higher,B) Advertising costs more. D) Raw materials are more expensive.3. A) To look for a dream job. C) To find a chance to do business.B) To continue his study. D) To visit his friends.4. A) Fie is suitable for the job. C) He is nice and kind.B) He is good at programming. D) He finds the job difficult.5. A) Interviewer and interviewee. C) Doctor and nurse.B) Buyer and seller. D) Shop assistant and customer.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations; there are 2recorded conversations in it. After each conversation there are some recorded questions. Boththe conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you shoulddecide 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 throughthe center.Now listen to the conversations.Conversation 16. A) He was too busy. C) His company has closed down.B) He got a new offer. D) His company has moved away.7. A To move to another city.) C) To have his own business.B) To do social work. D) To go to study abroad.Conversation 28. A) The chief engineer. C) The office secretary.B) The sales manager. D) The manager assistant.9. A) He's attending a meeting. C) He's speaking on another phone,B) He's giving a lecture. D) He's away on a business trip.10. A) Telling him to meet tomorrow. C) Asking him to attend a party.B) Telling him to send a sample. D) Asking him to call back.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in thetest paper, but with some words or phrases missing, the passage will be read two times. You arerequired to put the missing words or phrases on, the Answer Sheet in order of the numberedblanks according to what you hear.Now the passage will begin.Ladies and Gentlemen,It's my honor to be the guide to show you around our company. First of all, I'll introduce ourfactory to you.Our company __11__ in the 1980s. We mainly produce electronic goods and export them.All over the world. We __12__ of about US$80 million last year, and our business is growingsteadily. We now have offices in Asia, North America and Europe, with about 1500 employees,and we are working gladly to __13__ of our customers. In order to further develop our overseasmarket, we need more agents to __14__ our products.I hope you will __15__ doing business with us. Thank you!Section DDirections: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear arecorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions willbe read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a wordor a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printedin your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Now listen to the passage.16. What did the speaker talk about last time?The ____________ of an oral presentation.17. What does the speaker want to talk about today?The ___________ of a presentation.18. What does a typical presentation consist of?The beginning,___________________.19. Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part, according to thespeaker?Because it is the ___________ to your listeners,20. What is the role an effective beginning can play in your presentation?It can draw ____________ and set the proper tone.partⅡ(10 minutes)StructureDirections: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences .Itconsists of 2 sections. Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete eachone by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A),B),C) andD).Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line throughthe center.21.the number in full-time employment fell by 2 million, the numberof people in part-time work doubled to over 4 million.A)Unless B)Until C)While D)Since22.It was your recommendationenabled me to be an engineer in this world –famouscompany.A)when B)whoC)what D)that23.Now the pollution caused by the increasing number of carsmore and more seriousinmany cities.A)become B)became C)is becomingD)had become24.We understand you need easy accessup-to-date information about your accounts inmany cities.A)in B)toC)for D)with25.It is common practicea battery when it still has some life in it.A)to charge B)charge C)chargedD)having charged26.We have to investigate ascustomers as possible in order to make sure of thepotential of the market.A)manyB)muchC)more D)most27.As long as you keep onhard, you’ll get promoted sooner or later.A)work B)be workingC)worked D)working28.There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK,99%ofare small business .A)which B)thatC)whose D)it29.by all the team members ,they finally got the big project for their company.A)To be supported B)Having supported C)Supporting D)Supported30.This article tells the readersthey can look for in an employee’s abilities.A)that B)whatC)which D)howSection BDirections：There are 5 incomplete statement here .You should fill in each blank with the properform of the word given in brackets .Write the word or words in the corresponding space on theanswer sheet.31.The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds (reason).32.Generally speaking, once you (make)the payment, the goods should bedeliveredwithin a week.33. It is that advertising is the (expensive)of all the promotional activities undertaken bybusinesses.34. The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with considerable loss of its (invest).35. It is reported that an international conference (hold)in London next Friday.PartⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions：This part is to test your reading ability .There are 5 tasks for you tofulfill .You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you areinstructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or un finishedstatements, 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 answersheet with a single line through the center.We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safelyand responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts ourcustomers and the communities we serve at risk.At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is acore value of our company .GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for thefuture of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essentialpart in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effectivewaste management solutions for our customers.We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continuallyupgrade our worker safety and environmental practices .We have highly qualified staff , we usethe best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and theenvironment clean.Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposalto comprehensive waste management or ―green‖ programs .Our new ―green‖ wastemanagement program is now gaining resp ect and popularity in the community.For more information, contact GFL at cssupport@.36. Accord ing to the passage, GFL doesn’t allow any conduct that will.A) cause any noise to the environmentB) produce waste in the communitiesC) waste more nature resourcesD) do harm to its customers37. The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is .A) profitB) safetyC) efficiencyD) responsibility38. In the first paragraph, ―we are always mindful of …‖means ―‖.A) we are always worried about…B) we always look forward to…C) we are always aware of…D) we always put up with…39. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices , according to thesecond paragraph ?A) Continually upgrade themB) Keep using the traditional methodsC) Hire new workers to clean the environmentD) Import new technology from overseas companies40. What can we learn about the company’s new ―green‖ waste management program?A) The quality of waste management has become worse.B) The program is becoming more and more popular.C) Waste management has remained unchanged.D) More workers are involved in the program.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements arenumbered 41 to 45.Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had alreadybeen declining for years due to advance in technology and changes in the global economy. Thefollowing is a list of careers that are disappearing.Stage PerformersThe five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61% .Stage performances have fallenout of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainmenttechnologies.Postal service mail sortersAfter losing almost 57,000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in thisoccupation can be seen by 2018.With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasingcorrespondence via e-mail and fax; this job is quickly becoming unnecessary.Office support workersAbout 300,000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009.Secretaries and fileclerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voicemailand easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work.Photo processorsWith the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photoprinters are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last fiveyears and there might be a 24% decline by 2018.Radio operatorsAs technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radiotelephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.41. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economicchanges, .A. Many jobs are disappearing sharplyB. Many new occupations are emergingC. People are attracted to higher-paying jobsD. Part-time jobs have become more popular42. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that.A. Stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB. Fewer people are qualified as stage performersC. There is less investment in in stage performancesD. Stage performances have become less popular43. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that.A. Office workers can work on a flexible work systemB. Professionals are able to do their own office workC. Secretaries and file clerks are badly in needD. Employees can enjoy better social welfare44. The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might declineby.A. 61%B.43%C.30%D.24%45. Which of the following might be best title of the passage?A. Advanced TechnologiesB. Rising UnemploymentC. Disappearing CareersD. Global EconomyTask 3Directions: The following is a short introduction to AIL Sales Representatives. After reading it, youare required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answersbriefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.In American Income Life Company(AIL),s ales representatives have servants’ heart. Our teammembers make every effort to protect hard-working, middle-income families with insurancecoverage(承保范围).We also believe whole heartedly in giving back to the communities in whichwe operate. American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world abetter place.Sales experience is not required to be a representative, just the willingness to work hard. Whatmakes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus onselling, which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimited. Simply said, you earn whatyou’re worth based on how hard you work; and how fast you want to advance.At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job. You will also find free trainingopportunities, and leadership experience, too. American Income Life’s independent agencyoffices provide sales training focused on insurance sales. Training includes working one-on-onewith experienced sales agents both in the classroom and in the field.Sales Representatives of AILAims:1) to protect middle-income families2) to give back to 46.Features: 1) having servants’ hearts2) Willingness to 47.3) Being able to focus on 48Benefits: 1) 49 sales training opportunities2) 50experienceTask 4Directions: The following is a list of term used in International Trade .After reading it, you arerequired to find the items equivalent to ( 与… 等同) those given in Chinese in the tablebelow .Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the answer sheet, numbered51through 55.A Cost of goods soldB Channel of distributionC Commission percentD Competitive advantage / edgeE Current assetsF Current debtG Direct cost of salesH Earning before taxesI Effective demandJ Advance paymentK Advising bankL Letter of creditM Paying bankN Capital marketO Cost and freightP Import licenseQ Joint ventureExamples: (A) 售出物成本(H)税前收益51.（）现有债务（）预付款52.（）信用证（）合资企业53.（）竞争优势（）有效需求54.（）付款银行（）成本加运费55.（）直销成本（）资本市场Task 5Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answer to the 5question (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answer (in no more than three words) should been written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Act now to get a student loanMake no payments while in school with a Wells Fargo private student loan.A college education is a worthwhile investment, but sometimes you need help covering all thecosts. Wells Fargo private student loans may be able to help you pay for all eligibleeducation-related expenses, including tuition, housing ,books, a laptop, lab fees, and more.Other benefits include:--Make no payments until six months after leaving school--Select a competitive fixed or variable interest rate option--Reduce your loan cost with our interest rate discountsApplying with a co-signer（联署人；担保人）may improve your chance of getting approved andhelp you qualify for a lower interest rate.Learn more about undergraduate student loans for traditional colleges and universities orcareer and community colleges. Or call our toll-free number 1-877-315-7721.Our Student Loan Specialists ae here to help you through the progress-----from helping youmake an informed choice on the loan that meets your needs, to helping you estimate how muchyou may need to borrow.56. What is introduced in the passage?A Wells Fargoloan.57. What expenses can be paid with the loan?All eligibleexpenses.58. What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment period?No payment is made until six months after.59. Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co-signer?To have a better chance ofand being qualified for a lower interest rate.60. What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your application?They can help you throughin your application.Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)Direction: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English intoChinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read three choices of suggestedtranslation marked A),B) and C).You should choose the best translation and mark thecorresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Andfor the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on theTranslation/Composition Sheet.61. In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs, the company has decided that salaryreductions are absolutely necessary at this time.A)公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适合。

2014年12月A级真题DA. manyB. muchC. moreD. most27.As long as you keep on ______hard,you’11get promoted sooner or later.A. workB. be workingC. workedD. working28. There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK, 99% of ______ are small businesses.A. whichB. thatC. whoseD. it29. ______ by all the team members, they finally got the big project for their company.A. To be supported C. SupportingB. Having supported D. Supported30. This article tells the readers ______ they can look for in an employee’s abilities.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. howSection BDirections: There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fi11 in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in thecorresponding space on the Answer Sheet.31. The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds (reason) ______.32. Generally speaking, once you (make) ______ the payment, the goods should be deliveredwithin a week.33. It is said that advertising is the(expensive) ______of all the promotional activities undertaken by businesses.34.The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with considerable loss of its(invest)____.35.It is reported that an international conference (hold) ______in London next Friday.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 tasksas you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choicesmarked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk.At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company .GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for thefuture of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers.We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices .We have highly qualified staff , we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or “green” programs .Our new “green” waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community. For more information, contact GFL at csupport@.36. According to the passage, GFL doesn’t allow any conduct that will_______.A) cause any noise to the environmentB) produce waste in the communitiesC) waste more nature resourcesD) do harm to its customers37. The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is_______.A) profitB) safetyC) efficiencyD) responsibility38. In the first paragraph, “we are always mindful of …”means “_______.”A) we are always worried about…B) we always look forward to…C) we are always aware of…D) we always put up with…39. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices , according tothesecond paragraph ?A) Continually upgrade themB) Keep using the traditional methodsC) Hire new workers to clean the environmentD) Import new technology from overseas companies40. What can we learn about the company’s new “green” waste management program?A) The quality of waste management has become worse.B) The program is becoming more and more popular.C) Waste management has remained unchanged.D) More workers are involved in the program.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for years due to advance in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing.Stage PerformersThe five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61% .Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies.Postal service mail sortersAfter losing almost 57,000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by 2018.With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax; this job is quickly becoming unnecessary.Office support workersAbout 300,000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009.Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voice mail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work. Photo processorsWith the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018.Radio operatorsAs technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radiotelephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.41. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and globaleconomic changes, _______.A. Many jobs are disappearing sharplyB. Many new occupations are emergingC. People are attracted to higher-paying jobsD. Part-time jobs have become more popular42. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that_______.A. Stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB. Fewer people are qualified as stage performersC. There is less investment in in stage performancesD. Stage performances have become less popular43. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that_______.A. Office workers can work on a flexible work systemB. Professionals are able to do their own office workC. Secretaries and file clerks are badly in needD. Employees can enjoy better social welfare44. The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors mightdeclineby_______.A. 61%B.43%C.30%D.24%45. Which of the following might be best title of the passage?A. Advanced TechnologiesB. Rising UnemploymentC. Disappearing CareersD. Global EconomyTask 3Directions:The following is a short introduction to AIL Sales Representatives. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write youranswersbriefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.In American Income Life Company(AIL),sales representatives have servants’ heart. Our team members make every effort to protect hard-working, middle-income families with insurance coverage(承保范围).We also believe whole heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate. American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place.Sales experience is not required to be a representative, just the willingness to work hard. What makes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling, which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimited. Simply said, you earn what you’re worth based on how hard you work; and how fast you want to advance.At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job. You will also find free training opportunities, and leadership experience, too. American Income Life’s independent agency offices provide sales training focused on insurance sales. Training includes working one-on-oneSales Representatives of AILAims: l. to protect middle-income families2. to give back to 46Features: 1. having servants’ hearts2. willingness to 473. being able to focus on 48Benefits: 1. 49 sales training opportunities2. 50 experienceTask 4Directions: The following is a list of term used in International Trade .After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to ( 与… 等同) those given in Chinese in thetable below .Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on theanswer sheet, numbered51through 55.A Cost of goods soldB --- Channel of distributionC --- Commission percentD --- Competitive advantage / edgeE --- Current assetsF --- Current debtG--- Direct cost of salesH --- Earning before taxesI --- Effective demandJ --- Advance paymentK --- Advising bankL --- Letter of creditM --- Paying bankN --- Capital marketO --- Cost and freightP --- Import licenseQ --- Joint ventureExamples: (A) 售出物成本(H)税前收益51. ( )现有债务（）预付款52. ( )信用证（）合资企业53. ( )竞争优势（）有效需求54. ( )付款银行（）成本加运费55. ( )直销成本（）资本市场Task 5Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answer to the 5question (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answer (in no more than three words)should been written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Act now to get a student loanMake no payments while in school with a Wells Fargo private student loan. A college education is a worthwhile investment, but sometimes you need help covering all the costs.Wells Fargo private student loans may be able to help you pay for all eligibleeducation-related expenses, including tuition, housing ,books, a laptop, lab fees, andmore.Other benefits include:--Make no payments until six months after leaving school--Select a competitive fixed or variable interest rate option--Reduce your loan cost with our interest rate discountsApplying with a co-signer（联署人；担保人）may improve your chance of getting approved and help you qualify for a lower interest rate.Learn more about undergraduate studentloans for traditional colleges and universities or career and community colleges. Orcall our toll-free number 1-877-315-7721.Our Student Loan Specialists ae here tohelp you through the progress-----from helping you make an informed choice on theloan that meets your needs, to helping you estimate how much you may need toborrow.56. What is introduced in the passage?A Wells Fargo______loan.57. What expenses can be paid with the loan?All eligible ______expenses.58. What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment period?No payment is made until six months after__________________.59. Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co-signer?To have a better chance of ____________and being qualified for a lower interest rate.60. What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your application?They can help you through ____________in your application.Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)Direction: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English intoChinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read three choices ofsuggested translation marked A),B) and C).You should choose the best translation andmark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in thecorresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61. In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs, the company has decided that salaryreductions are absolutely necessary at this time.A)公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适合。

高等学校应用能力A级考试2014年12月真题答案与详解录音文字材料section A1. A:So what do you do in the company, Mr Green?B:I'm in charge of the company's financial affairs department.Q : What department is Mr green in charge of in the company?2. A: I'm sorry to say your price has gone up so fast. It is almost twenty five percent higher than last few years.B: That's because the price of raw materials has gone up.Q: Why is the price higher than before?3. A: What is the purpose of your visit to this city?B : To look for a chance to do business with a local company.Q: Why does the man visit this city?4. A: Do you think we should ask Mr Zhu to do this job?B: Sure, he is the best person for the job.Q: What does the woman say about Mr Zhu?5. A:Let's get started. Tell me a bill about your educational background.B:Well, I graduated from the city college. My major is office managementQ: What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers.section BConversation OneA: Hello Linda, this is Frank speaking.B: Hi Frank! It's nice to hear from you again.A: Me too. I'm not as busy as before. Because I've quit my job.B: What? Why did you give up your job?A: The company has moved to another city. I don't want to move there.B: Oh, I see. Do you have a plan for the future ?A: Yes. I'm going to start my own business. .B: Good idea. You'Il have a great time with your family.A: That's true. I do want to have more time with my family.B: And you don't need to go to the office every day. Good luck Frank.A: Thank you, Linda.Questions :6. Why did the man decide to give up his job?7. What's the man planning to do in the future?Conversation TwoA: Cood aftenoon, Alex Company. May I help you?B: Yes. May I speak to Mr Williams, your sales manager please?A: Sorry, he isn't available right now.B: Then can I reach you a moment later?A: I'm afraid you can't. He's having a meeting now.B: But I have something urgent to talk with him.A: Then would you leave him a message?B: Yes. This is Richard Alexander from Star Electronics.A: Mr Alexander, your message please.B: Just tell him to return my call as soon as possible.A: Okay. rii give him the message when he comes back.Questions :8. Who does the man want to speak?9. Why can't Mr Williams answer the phone?10. What message does the man leave Mr Williams?Ladies and Gentlemen ,It's my honor to be the guide to show you around our company. First of all, I'II introduce our factory to you.Our company was set up in the 1980s. We mainly produce electronic goods and export them all over the world. We made a profit of about US $ 80 million last year, and our business is growing steadily. We now have offices in Asia, North America and Europe, with about 1500 employees, and we are working gladly to meet the needs of our customers. In order to further develop our overseas market, we need more agents to promote our products.I hope you will consider doing business with us. Thank you !Last time, I talked about the importance of an oral presentation. Today, I'dlike to talk about the structure of a presentation. A good oralpresentation is well structured. This makes it easier for the listener to follow. Generally speaking , a typical presentation consists of three parts: the beginning, middle, and ending. In other words, they are the introduction, body, and conclusion. Let's first look at the beginning of a presentation. The beginning of a presentation is the most important part, because it is the introduction of yourself to your listeners. You can begin your presentation by asking him some questions, or with a comment, quote, or fact. In some cases, you can begin with a joke, or a surprising statement. And an effective beginning draws the listener's attention and sets the proper tone for your presentation.Questions :16. What did the speaker talk about last time?17. What does the speaker want to talk about today?18. What does a typical presentation consist of?19. Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part, according to the speaker?20. What is the role an effective beginning can play in your presentation?答案与详解Part Isection A1．【答案】B【解析】根据选项预测，注意对话中的名词部分。

2014年12月大学英语应用能力考试A级答案1.B2.C3.D4.B5.A6.C7.A8.D9.B10.C11.was set up12.made a profit13.meet the needs14.promote15.consider16.importance17.structure18.middle,and ending19.introduction of yourself20.listiner’s attention21.C22.D23.C24.B25.A26.A27.D28.A29.D30.B31.reasonable32.make33.most expensive34.investment35.will be held36.D37.B38.B39.A40.B41.A42.D43.B44.D45.C46.the communities47.work hard48.selling49.free50.leadership51.（F）现有债务（J）预付款52.（L）信用证（Q）合资企业53.（D）竞争优势（I）有效需求54.（M）付款银行（O）成本加运费55.（G）直销成本（N）资本市场56.private studentcation-related58.leaving school59.getting approved60.the progress61.C62.C63.A64.B65.根据你的要求，我们将会纠正或更新你的个人信息，停止向你的邮箱发送邮件，停止向你的手机发送信息，以防止通过泰德帐户的任何未来的购买。

你可以在客户信息部门提出这些要求，或致电，或通过电子邮件发送请求到客户服务部门cs@请不要通过电子邮件发送信用卡号码或其他敏感信息作文Dear Mr.Smith,Mr Smith Hello, I have received your letter,and you said I need to borrow a common room apartments sell old things, sorry, can not agree, because the apartment provides a common room for activities not sell items, we recommend that you use the open-air parking field, but needs to tell me one week in advance, and plan to inform the other tenants.Yours,Jeffrey。

2014年12月A级真题2014年12月A级考试全真试题Part I Listening Comprehension [15 minutes] 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 recordedquestion. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. Whenyou hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line throughthe 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 Sheetwith a single line through the center.Now the test will begin.1. A. Production planning. C. Public relations.B. Financial affairs. D. Import and Export2. A. More workers are needed. C. Raw materials are more expensive.B. Advertising costs more. D. Workers' salaries are higher.3. A. To look for a dream job. C. To continue his study.B. To visit his friends. D. To find a chance to do business.4. A. He is good at programming. C. He is nice and kind.B. He is suitable for the job. D. He finds the job difficult.5. A. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Doctor and nurse.B. Buyer and seller. D. Shop assistant and customer.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations.There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, thereare some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will bespoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the cor-rect 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 asingle line through the center.Conversation 16. A. He was too busy. C. His company has moved away.B. He got a new offer. D. His company has closed down.7. A. To have his own business. C. To move to another city.B. To do social work. D. To go to study abroad.Conversation 28. A. The chief engineer .C. The office secretary.B. The manager assistant. D. The sales manager.9. A. He's giving a lecture. C. He’s speaking on another phone.B. He's attending a meeting. D. He’s away on a business trip.10. A. Telling him to meet tomorrow. C. Asking him to call back.B. Telling him to send a sample. D. Asking him to attend a party.Section CDirections:In this section you will hear a recorded short passage.The passage is printed in the test paper,but with some words or phrases missing.The passage will be eead twotimes .Your are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheetin prder of the mumbered blanks according to what you hear.Now the passage willbegin.Ladies and GentlemenIt’s my honor to be the guide to show you around our company. First of all, I’ll introduce our factory to you.Our company 11 in the 1980s,We mainly produce electronic goods and export them all over the world.We 12 of about US$80 million last year, and our business is growing steadily.We now have offices in Asia,North America and Europe,with about 1500 employees,and we are working gladly to 13 of our customers.In order to further develop our overseas market, we need more agents to 14 our products.I hope you will 15 doing business with us. Thank you!Section DDirections: 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 thequestions will be read tow times, When you hear a question, you should complete theanswer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words ). The questionsand incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answerson the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage16. What does the speaker think of his working conditions?He thinks that the working conditions are ___________________.17．How many hours does the speaker work every week?________________________________________ .18 .How does the speaker spend his holiday in winter ?He usually takes one week to, ______________________.19. What system did the company introduce last year ?It introduced a flexible ________________________________system.20. When can the speaker start his work in the morning?Any time between ________________________________________.Part II Structure[15 minutes] Directions:This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences .It consists of 2 sections.SectionADirections: 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 markedA,B,Cand D. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.2l. ______ the number in full-time employment fell by 2 million, the number of people in part-time work doubled to over 4 million.A. UnlessB. UntilC. WhileD. Since22. It was your recommendation ______ enabled me to be an engineer in this world-famous company.A. whenB. whoC. whatD. that23. Now the pollution caused by the increasing number of cars______more and more serious in many cities.A. be comeB. be cameC. is becomingD. had become24.We understand you need easy access ______up-to-date information about your accounts in our bank.A. inB. toC. forD. with25.It is common practice ______ a battery when it still has some life in it.A. to chargeB. chargeC. chargedD. having charged26.We have to investigate as ______customers as possible in order to make sure of the potential of the market.A. manyB. muchC. moreD. most27.As long as you keep on ______hard,you’11get promoted sooner or later.A. workB. be workingC. workedD. working28. There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK, 99% of ______ are small businesses.A. whichB. thatC. whoseD. it29. ______ by all the team members, they finally got the big project for their company.A. To be supported C. SupportingB. Having supported D. Supported30. This article tells the readers ______ they can look for in an employee’s abilities.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. howSection BDirections: There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fi11 in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in thecorresponding space on the Answer Sheet.31. The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds (reason) ______.32. Generally speaking, once you (make) ______ the payment, the goods should be deliveredwithin a week.33. It is said that advertising is the(expensive) ______of all the promotional activities undertaken by businesses.34.The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with considerable loss of its(invest)____.35.It is reported that an international conference (hold) ______in London next Friday.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 tasksas you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choicesmarked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk.At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company .GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for thefuture of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers.We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices .We have highly qualified staff , we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or “green” programs .Our new “green” waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community. For more information, contact GFL at csupport@.36. According to the passage, GFL doesn’t allow any conduct that will_______.A) cause any noise to the environmentB) produce waste in the communitiesC) waste more nature resourcesD) do harm to its customers37. The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is_______.A) profitB) safetyC) efficiencyD) responsibility38. In the first paragraph, “we are always mindful of …”means “_______.”A) we are always worried about…B) we always look forward to…C) we are always aware of…D) we always put up with…39. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices , according tothesecond paragraph ?A) Continually upgrade themB) Keep using the traditional methodsC) Hire new workers to clean the environmentD) Import new technology from overseas companies40. What can we learn about the company’s new “green” waste management program?A) The quality of waste management has become worse.B) The program is becoming more and more popular.C) Waste management has remained unchanged.D) More workers are involved in the program.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for years due to advance in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing.Stage PerformersThe five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61% .Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies.Postal service mail sortersAfter losing almost 57,000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by 2018.With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax; this job is quickly becoming unnecessary.Office support workersAbout 300,000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009.Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voice mail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work. Photo processorsWith the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018.Radio operatorsAs technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radiotelephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.41. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and globaleconomic changes, _______.A. Many jobs are disappearing sharplyB. Many new occupations are emergingC. People are attracted to higher-paying jobsD. Part-time jobs have become more popular42. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that_______.A. Stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB. Fewer people are qualified as stage performersC. There is less investment in in stage performancesD. Stage performances have become less popular43. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that_______.A. Office workers can work on a flexible work systemB. Professionals are able to do their own office workC. Secretaries and file clerks are badly in needD. Employees can enjoy better social welfare44. The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors mightdeclineby_______.A. 61%B.43%C.30%D.24%45. Which of the following might be best title of the passage?A. Advanced TechnologiesB. Rising UnemploymentC. Disappearing CareersD. Global EconomyTask 3Directions:The following is a short introduction to AIL Sales Representatives. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write youranswersbriefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.In American Income Life Company(AIL),sales representatives have servants’ heart. Our team members make every effort to protect hard-working, middle-income families with insurance coverage(承保范围).We also believe whole heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate. American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place.Sales experience is not required to be a representative, just the willingness to work hard. What makes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling, which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimited. Simply said, you earn what you’re worth based on how hard you work; and how fast you want to advance.At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job. You will also find free training opportunities, a nd leadership experience, too. American Income Life’s independent agency offices provide sales training focused on insurance sales. Training includes working one-on-oneSales Representatives of AILAims: l. to protect middle-income families2. to give back to 46Features: 1. having servants’ hearts2. willingness to 473. being able to focus on 48Benefits: 1. 49 sales training opportunities2. 50 experienceTask 4Directions: The following is a list of term used in International Trade .After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to ( 与… 等同) those given in Chinese in thetable below .Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on theanswer sheet, numbered51through 55.A Cost of goods soldB --- Channel of distributionC --- Commission percentD --- Competitive advantage / edgeE --- Current assetsF --- Current debtG--- Direct cost of salesH --- Earning before taxesI --- Effective demandJ --- Advance paymentK --- Advising bankL --- Letter of creditM --- Paying bankN --- Capital marketO --- Cost and freightP --- Import licenseQ --- Joint ventureExamples: (A) 售出物成本(H)税前收益51. ( )现有债务（）预付款52. ( )信用证（）合资企业53. ( )竞争优势（）有效需求54. ( )付款银行（）成本加运费55. ( )直销成本（）资本市场Task 5Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answer to the 5question (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answer (in no more than three words)should been written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Act now to get a student loanMake no payments while in school with a Wells Fargo private student loan. A college education is a worthwhile investment, but sometimes you need help covering all the costs.Wells Fargo private student loans may be able to help you pay for all eligibleeducation-related expenses, including tuition, housing ,books, a laptop, lab fees, andmore.Other benefits include:--Make no payments until six months after leaving school--Select a competitive fixed or variable interest rate option--Reduce your loan cost with our interest rate discountsApplying with a co-signer（联署人；担保人）may improve your chance of getting approved and help you qualify for a lower interest rate.Learn more about undergraduate studentloans for traditional colleges and universities or career and community colleges. Orcall our toll-free number 1-877-315-7721.Our Student Loan Specialists ae here tohelp you through the progress-----from helping you make an informed choice on theloan that meets your needs, to helping you estimate how much you may need toborrow.56. What is introduced in the passage?A Wells Fargo______loan.57. What expenses can be paid with the loan?All eligible ______expenses.58. What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment period?No payment is made until six months after__________________.59. Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co-signer?To have a better chance of ____________and being qualified for a lower interest rate.60. What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your application?They can help you through ____________in your application.Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)Direction: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English intoChinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read three choices ofsuggested translation marked A),B) and C).You should choose the best translation andmark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in thecorresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61. In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs, the company has decided that salaryreductions are absolutely necessary at this time.A)公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适合。

2014年12月全国高等学校英语应用能力考试（A 级） Part ⅠListeningComprehension （20minutes ）Directions :Thispartistotestyourlisteningability.Itconsi stsof4sections.SectionADirections :Thissectionistotestyourabilitytounderstandsh ortdialogues.Thereare5recordeddialoguesinit.Aftereachdi alogue ，thereisarecordedquestion.Boththedialoguesandquestionswi llbespoken onlyonce.Whenyouhearaquestion ，youshoulddecideonthecorrectanswerfromthe4choicesmarkedA ),B),C)andD)giveninyourtestpaper.Thenyoushouldmarktheco rrespondingletterontheAnswerSheetwithasinglelinethrough thecenter.Example :Youwillhear:Youwillread: FromthedialoguewelearnthatthemanistotakeaflighttoNew York.Therefore,C ）A ）NewYorkCity.B ）Aneveningparty.C ）Anairtrip.D ）Theman'sjob.Anairtrip isthecorrectanswer.YoushouldmarkC）ontheAnswerSheetwithasinglelinethroughthecenter.[A][B][C][D]Nowthetestwillbegin.SectionB Directions :Thissectionistotestyourabilitytounderstandsh1.A)Productionplanning.B)Financialaffairs. C)Publicrelations.D)ImportandExport. 2.A)Moreworkersareneeded.B)Workers ’salariesarehi gher. C)Advertisingcostsmore.D)Rawmaterialsaremoreexp ensive. 3.A)Tolookforadreamjob. B)Tofindachancetodobusiness.C)Tocontinuehisstudy.D)Tovisithisfriends. 4.A)HeissuitableforthejobB)Heisniceandkind. C)Heisgoodatprogramming.D)Hefindsthejobdifficult . 5.A)Buyerandseller.B)Doctorandnurse. C)Interviewerandinterviewee.D)Shopassistantandcustom er.ortconversations.Thereare2recordedconversationsinit.Aft ereachconversation,therearesomerecordedquestions.Bothth econversationsandquestionswillbespoken twotimes.Whenyouh earaquestion,youshoulddecideonthecorrectanswerfromthe4c hoicesmarkedA),B),C)andD)giveninyourtestpaper.Thenyoush ouldmarkthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheetwithasing lelinethroughthecenter.Nowlistentotheconversations. Conversation16.A)Hewastoobusy. B)Hiscompanyhascloseddown.C)Hegotanewoffer. D)Hiscompanyhasmovedaway.7.A)Tomovetoanothercity. B)Tohavehisownbusiness.C)Todosocialwork. D)Togotostudyabroad. Conversation28.A)Thechiefengineer. B)Theofficesecretary.C)Thesalesmanager. D)Themanagerassistant9.A)He’sattendingameeting . B)Heisspeakingonanotherpho ne.C)He’sgivingalecture. D)He’sawayonabusinesstrip.10.A)Tellinghimtomeettomorrow.B)Askinghimtoattendaparty.C)Tellinghimtosendasamp D)Askinghimtocallback.le.SectionCDirections:Inthissection,youwillheararecordedshortpassa ge.Thepassageisprintedinthetestpaper,butwithsomewordsor phrasesmissing.Thepassagewillberead twotimes.Youarerequi redtoputthemissingwordsorphrasesontheAnswersheetinorder ofthenumberedblanksaccordingtowhatyouhear.Nowthepassage willbegin.LadiesandGentlemen,It’smyhonortobetheguidetoshowyouaroundourcompany.First ofall,I’llintroduceourfactorytoyou.Ourcompany11inthe1980s.Wemainlyproduceelectronicgoodsan dexportthemallovertheworld.We12ofaboutUS$80millionlasty ear,andourbusinessisgrowingsteadily.WenowhaveofficesinA sia,NorthAmericaandEurope,withabout1500employees,andwea reworkinggladlyto13ofourcustomers.Inordertofurtherdevel opouroverseasmarket,weneedmoreagentsto14ourproducts.Ihopeyouwill15doingbusinesswithus.Thankyou! SectionDDirections:Thissectionistotestyourabilitytocomprehendsh ortpassages.Youwillheararecordedpassage.Afterthatyouwil lhearfivequestions.Boththepassageandthequestionswillberead twotimes.Whenyouhearaquestion，youshouldcompletetheanswertoitwithawordorashortphrase(i nnomorethan3words).Thequestionsandincompleteanswersarep rintedinyourtestpaper.YoushouldwriteyouranswersontheAns werSheetcorrespondingly.Nowlistentothepassage.16.Whatdidthespeakertalkaboutlasttime?The______________________ofanoralpresentation.17.Whatdoesthespeakerwanttotalkabouttoday?The_____________________ofapresentation.18.Whatdoesatypicalpresentationconsistof? Thebeginning,___________________.19.Whyisthebeginningofapresentationthemostimportantpart ,accordingtothespeaker?Becauseitisthe__________________toyourlisteners.20.Whatistheroleaneffectivebeginningcanplayinyourpresen tation?Itcandraw_____________________andsetthepropertone. PartIIStructure(10minutes)Directions:Thispartistotestyourabilitytoconstructgramma ticallycorrectsentences.Itconsistsof2sections.SectionADirections:Inthissection,thereare10incompletesentences. Youarerequiredtocompleteeachonebydecidingonthemostappro priatewordorwordsfromthe4choicesmarkedA),B),C)andD).The nyoushouldmarkthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheetwit hasinglelinethroughthecenter.21.Wehavetoinvestigateas_______customersaspossibleinord ertomakesureofthepotentialofthemarket.A)many B)more C)much D)most22.Aslongasyoukeepon_________hard,you’llgetpromotedsoo nerorlater.A)work B)worked C)beworking D)working23.Thereare4.9millionbusinessesintheUK,99%of_________aresmallbusinessesA)which B)whose C)that D)it24.______byalltheteammembers,theyfinallygotthebigprojec tfortheircompany.A)Tobesuppor ted B)Supporting C)HavingsupportedD)Supported25.Thisarticletellthereaders_________theycanlookforinan employee’sabilitiesA)that B)which C)what D)how26.________thenumberinfull-timeemploymentfellby2million,thenumberofpeopleinpart-timeworkdoubledtoover4milli on..A)Unless B)While C)Until D)Since27.Itwasyourrecommendation_____enabledmetobeanengineerinthisworld-famouscompany.A)when B)what C)who D)that28.Nowthepollutioncausedbytheincreasingnumberofcars________moreandmoreseriousinmanycities.A)become B)isbecoming C)became D)hadbecome29.Weunderstandyouneedeasyaccess_______up-to-dateinformationaboutyouraccountsinourbank.A)in B)for C)to D)with30.Itiscommonpractice_______abatterywhenitstillhassomelifeinit.A)tocharge B)charged C)charge D)havingcharged SectionBDirections:Thereare5incompletestatementshere.Youshouldf illineachblankwiththeproperformofthewordgiveninbrackets .WritethewordorwordsinthecorrespondingspaceontheAnswerS heet.31.Theproposalthattheheadoftheteammadeatthemeetingsounds(reason)_______.32.Generallyspeakingonceyou(make)________thepayment,thegoodsshouldbedeliveredwithinaweek33.Itissaidthattheadvertisingisthe(expensive)_______ofallthepromotionalactivitiesundertakenbybusinesses 34.Thecompanysufferedgreatlyduringtheeconomiccrisiswithconsiderablelossofits(invest)_______.35.Itisreportedthataninternationalconference(hold)________inLondonnextFridayPartⅢReadingComprehension（40minutes）Directions:Thispartistotestyourreadingability.Thereare5 tasksforyoutofulfill.Youshouldreadthereadingmaterialsca refullyanddothetasksasyouareinstructed.Task1Directions:Afterreadingthefollowingpassage,youwillfind5 questionsorunfinishedstatements，numbered36to40.Foreachquestionorstatementthereare4choic esmarkedA),B),C)andD).Youshouldmakethecorrectchoiceandm arkthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheetwithasinglelin ethroughthecenter.WetrytoensurethatGFLSolidWasteHaulage(清运)Divisionisacompanythatactssafelyandresponsiblyatalltimesandinallplaces.Wenevertolerateanyconductthatputsour customersandthecommunitiesweserveatrisk.AtGFL,safetyism orethanaprogram;itisacorevalueofourcompany.GFLisequally committedtoimprovingtheenvironmentforthefutureofthecomm unitiesweliveinandweserve.Webelievethatourservicesplaya nessentialpartinimprovingtheenvironmentandwearealwaysmi ndfulofhavingthemostcost-effectivewastemanagementsoluti onsforourcustomers.Wearecommittedtothesafetyofourworkersandhaveprograms inplacetocontinuallyupgradeourworkersafetyandenvironmen talpractices.Wehavehighlyqualifiedstaff,weusethebestava ilableequipmentandwearefullycommittedtokeepingourworkpl acesafeandtheenvironmentclean.Overthepastyears,servicerequestshavechangeddramatica llyfrombasicwastedisposaltocomprehensivewastemanagement or“green”program s.Ournew“green”wastemanagementprogr amisnowgainingrespectandpopularityinthecommunity.Formoreinformation,contactGFLat.36.Accordingtothepassage,GFLdoesn’tallowanyconductthat will______.A)causeanynoisetotheenvironmentB)producewasteinthec ommunitiesC)wastemorenaturalresourcesD)doharmtoitscustomers37.ThecorevaleofGFLSolidWasteHaulageDivisionis________.A)profitB)safetyC)efficiencyD)responsibility38.Inthefirstparagraph,“wearealwaysmindfulof…”means“_______”.A)wearealwaysworriedabout…B)wearealwayslookforward to…C)wearealwaysawareof…D)wealwaysputupwith…39.WhatdoesGFLdowithitsworkersafetyandenvironmentalpractices,accordingtothesecondparagraph?A)Continuallyupgradethem.B)Keepusingthetraditionalmethods.C)Hirenewworkerstocleantheenvironment.D)Importnewtechnologyfromoverseascompanies.40.Whatcanwelearnaboutthecompany’snew“green”wasteman agementprogram?A)Thequalityofwastemanagementhasbecomeworse.B)Theprogramisbecomingmoreandmorepopular.C)Wastemanagementhasremainedunchanged.D)Moreworkersareinvolvedintheprogram.Task2Directions:ThistaskisthesameasTask1.The5questionsorunfinishedstatementsarenumbered41to45.Manyjobshavebeenlostandtheymaynotbecomingback.Someoc cupationshadalreadybeendecliningforyearsduetoadvancesin technologyandchangesintheglobaleconomy.Thefollowingisal istofcareersthataredisappearing.StagePerformersThefive-yeardeclineforthiscareerwasasurprising61%.St ageperformanceshavefallenoutoffashionandhavebeenalmoste ntirelyreplacedwithmoviesandhomeentertainmenttechnologi es.PostalServiceMailSorters(分拣员)Afterlosingalmost57,000jobsbetween2004and2009,afurth er30%declineinthisoccupationcanbeseenby2018.Withmoreaut omaticprocessesformailsortingandincreasingcorrespondenc eviae-mailandfax,thisjobisquicklybecomingunnecessary. OfficeSupportWorkersAbout300,000officesupportjobsdisappearedbetween2004a nd2009.Secretariesandfileclerksarenolongerindemandascom paniescutcosts.Moreover,technologieslikevoicemailandeas y-to-usewordprocessorshaveenabledprofessionalstodotheir ownofficework.PhotoProcessorsWiththeriseofdigitalphotographyandautomaticprinting, positionsformanualphotoprintersarerapidlydisappearing.T heoccupationhadbeensteadilylosingjobsinthelastfiveyears andtheremightbea24%declineby2018.RadioOperatorsAstechnologyadvances,theneedforworkerstomonitorcommu nicationsviaradiotelephoneequipmentisdisappearing.Thisa lreadysmallfieldsawafive-yeardeclineof43%.41.Accordingtothefirstparagraph,becauseoftheadvancesintechnologyandglobaleconomicchanges,________.A)manyjobsaredisappearingsharplyB)manynewoccupationsareemergingC)peopleareattractedtohigher-payingjobsD)part-timejobshavebecomemorepopular42.Onereasonwhythecareerofstageperformersisdecliningsofastisthat_________.A)stageperformerscannolongerearnbigmoneyB)fewerpeoplearequalifiedasstageperformersC)thereislessinvestmentinstageperformancesD)stageperformanceshavebecomelesspopular43.Thebenefitofusingnewtechnologiesintheofficeisthat___ ______.A)officeworkerscanworkonaflexibleworksystemB)professionalsareabletodotheirownofficeworkC)secretariesandfileclerksarebadlyinneedD)employeescanenjoybettersocialwelfare44.Theauthorexpectsthatby2018theoccupationofphotoprocessorsmightdeclineby__________.A)61%B)43%C)30%D)24%45.Whichofthefollowingmightbethebesttitleofthepassage?A)AdvancedTechnologiesB)RisingUnemploymentC)DisappearingCareersD)GlobalEconomyTask3Directions:ThefollowingisashortintroductiontoAILSalesRe presentatives.Afterreadingit,youarerequiredtocompleteth eoutlinebelowit(No.46toNo.50).Youshouldwriteyouranswers briefly(Innomorethan3words)ontheAnswerSheetcorrespondin gly.In AmericanIncomelifeInsuranceCompany(AIL),salesrepr esentativeshaveservants’hearts.Ourteammembersmakeevery efforttoprotecthard-working,middle-incomefamilieswithin surancecoverage(承担范围).Wealsobelievewhole-heartedlyingivingbacktothecommun itiesinwhichweoperate.AmericanIncomelife givesoffitstimeandresourcestohelpmaketheworldabetterplace.Salesexperienceisnotrequiredtobearepresentative.Just thewillingnesstoworkhard.Whatmakes AmericanIncomeLife uni queisthatourworksystemenablesoursalesteamtofocusonselli ng,whichiswhatmakesthiscareertrulyopportunityunlimited. Simplysaid,youearnwhatyou’reworthbasedonhowhardyouwork andhowfastyouwanttoadvance.At AmericanIncomeLife youwillfindacareer,notajob.Youwi llalsofindfreetrainingopportunities,andleadershipexperi ence,too.AmericanIncomeLife’s independentagencyofficesp rovidesalestrainingfocusedoninsurancesales.Trainingincl udesworkingone-on-onewithexperiencedsalesagentsbothinth eclassroomadinthefield.SalesRepresentativesofAILAims:1)toprotectmiddle-incomefamilies2)togivebackto46Features:1)havingservants’hearts2)willingnessto473)beingabletofocuson48Benefits:1)49salestrainingopportunities2)50experienceTask4Directions:ThefollowingisalistofitemsusedinInternationalTrade.Afterreadingit，youarerequiredtofindtheitemsequivalentto(与……等同)thosegiveninChineseinthetablebelow.Thenyoushouldputt hecorrespondinglettersinbracketsontheAnswerSheet，numbered51through55.A）CostofgoodssoldJ）AdvancepaymentB）ChannelofdistributionK）AdvisingbankC）CommissionpercentL）LetterofcreditD）CompetitiveadvantageM）PayingbankE）CurrentassetsN）CapitalmarketF）CurrentdebtO）CostandfreightG）DirectcostofsalesP）ImportlicenseH）EarningbeforetaxesQ）JointventureI）EffectivedemandExamples:（A）售出货物成本（H）税前收益51.（）现有债务（）预付款52.（）信用证（）合资企业53.（）竞争优势（）有效需求54.（）付款银行（）成本加运费55.（）直销成本（）资本市场Task5Directions:Readthefollowingpassage.Afterreadingit,youshouldgivebriefanswerstothe5questions(No.56toNo.60)thatfo llow.Theanswers(innomorethan3words)shouldbewrittenafter thecorrespondingnumbersontheAnswerSheet.ActnowtogetastudentloanMakenopaymentwhileinschoolwitha WellsFargo privatestud entloan.Acollegeeducationisaworthwhileinvestment,butsometime syouneedhelpcoveringallthecosts.WellsFargo privatestuden tloansmaybeabletohelpyoupayforalleligibleeducation-rela tedexpenses,includingtuition,housing,books,alaptop,labf ees,andmore.Otherbenefitsinclude:—Makenopaymentsuntilsixmonthsafterleavingschool—Selectacompetitivefixedorvariableinterestrateoption —ReduceyourloancostwithourinterestratediscountsApplyingwithaco-signer(联署人；担保人)mayimproveyourchanceofgettingapprovedandhelpyouquali fyforalowerinterestrate.Learnmoreaboutundergraduatestudentloansfortraditiona lcollegesanduniversitiesorcareerandcommunitycolleges.Or callourtoll-freenumber1-877-315-7721.OurStudentLoanSpecialistsareheretohelpyouthroughthep rocess—fromhelpingyoumakeaninformedchoiceontheloanthatmeetsyou rneeds,tohelpingyouestimatehowmuchyoumayneedtoborrow.56.Whatisintroducedinthepassage?A WellsFargo____________________loan.57.Whatexpensescanbepaidwiththeloan?Alleligible________________expenses.58.Whatistheadvantageoftheloanintermsoftherepaymentperi od?Nopaymentismadeuntilsixmonthsafter__________________.59.Whyareyouadvisedtoapplyforyourloanwithaco-signer? Tohaveabetterchanceof____________andbeingqualifiedforal owerinterestrate.60.WhycantheStudentsLoanSpecialistsdotohelpyouinyourapplication?Theycanhelpyouthrough______________inyourapplication .PartIVTranslation—EnglishintoChinese(25minutes) Directions:Thispart,numbered61through65,istotestyourabi litytotranslateEnglishintoChinese.Aftereachofthesentenc esnumbered61to64,youwillreadthreechoicesofsuggestedtranslationmarkedA),B),andC).Youshouldchoosethebesttranslat ionandmarkthecorrespondingletteronyourAnswerSheetwithas inglelinethroughthecenter.Andfortheparagraphnumbered65, writeyourtranslationinthecorrespondingspaceontheTransla tion/CompositionSheet.61.Inordertoincreasecashflowandlimitlayoffs,thecompanyhasdecidedthatsalaryreductionsareabsolutelynecessarya tthistime.A）公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适合。

2014 年12 月高等学校英语使用能力测试A 级试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to 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) Production planning. C) Financial affairs.B) Public relations. D) Import and Export.2. A) More workers are needed. C) Workers' salaries are higher,B) Advertising costs more. D) Raw materials are more expensive.3. A) To look for a dream job. C) To find a chance to do business.B) To continue his study. D) To visit his friends.4. A) Fie is suitable for the job. C) He is nice and kind.B) He is good at programming. D) He finds the job difficult.5. A) Interviewer and interviewee. C) Doctor and nurse.B) Buyer and seller. D) Shop assistant and customer.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.Now listen to the conversations.Conversation 16. A) He was too busy. C) His company has closed down.B) He got a new offer. D) His company has moved away.7. A To move to another city.) C) To have his own business.B) To do social work. D) To go to study abroad.Conversation 28. A) The chief engineer. C) The office secretary.B) The sales manager. D) The manager assistant.9. A) He's attending a meeting. C) He's speaking on another phone,B) He's giving a lecture. D) He's away on a business trip.10. A) Telling him to meet tomorrow. C) Asking him to attend a party.B) Telling him to send a sample. D) Asking him to call back.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing, the passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases on, the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear.Now the passage will begin.Ladies and Gentlemen,It's my honor to be the guide to show you around our company. First of all, I'll introduce our factory to you. Our company __11__ in the 1980s. We mainly produce electronic goods and export them. All over the world. We __12__ of about US$80 million last year, and our business is growing steadily. We now have offices in Asia, North America and Europe, with about 1500 employees, and we are working gladly to __13__ of our customers. In order to further develop our overseas market, we need more agents to __14__ our products. I hope you will __15__ doing business with us. Thank you!Section DDirections: 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.16. What did the speaker talk about last time?The ____________ of an oral presentation.17. What does the speaker want to talk about today?The ___________ of a presentation.18. What does a typical presentation consist of?The beginning,___________________.19. Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part, according to thespeaker?Because it is the ___________ to your listeners,20. What is the role an effective beginning can play in your presentation?It can draw ____________ and set the proper tone.partⅡ(10 minutes)StructureDirections: 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) andD).Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.21. the number in full-time employment fell by 2 million, the number of people in part-time work doubled to over 4 million.A) Unless B) Until C) While D) Since22. It was your recommendation enabled me to be an engineer in this world –famous company.A) when B)who C)what D)that23. Now the pollution caused by the increasing number of cars more and more serious in many cities.A) become B) became C) is becoming D) had become24. We understand you need easy access up-to-date information about your accounts in many cities.A)in B)to C)for D)with25. It is common practice a battery when it still has some life in it.A) to charge B)charge C)charged D)having charged26. We have to investigate as customers as possible in order to make sure of the potential of the market.A) many B)much C)more D)most27. As long as you keep on hard, you’ll get promoted sooner or later.A)work B)be working C)worked D)working28. There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK,99%of are small business .A)which B)that C)whose D)it29. by all the team members ,they finally got the big project for their company.A)To be supported B)Having supported C)Supporting D)Supported30. This article tells the readers they can look for in an employee’s abilities.A)that B)what C)which D)howSection BDirections：There are 5 incomplete statement 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.31. The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds (reason) .32. Generally speaking, once you (make) the payment, the goods should be delivered within a week.33. It is that advertising is the (expensive) of all the promotional activities undertaken by businesses.34. The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with considerable loss of its (invest) .35. It is reported that an international conference (hold) in London next Friday.PartⅢReading 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 un finished 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.We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk. At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company .GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers.We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our workersafety and environmental practices .We have highly qualified staff , we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or “green” programs .Our new “green” waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community. For more information, contact GFL at .36. According to the passage, GFL doesn’t allow any conduct that will .A) cause any noise to the environmentB) produce waste in the communitiesC) waste more nature resourcesD) do harm to its customers37. The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is .A) profitB) safetyC) efficiencyD) responsibility38. In the first paragraph, “we are always mindful of …”means “ ”.A) we are always worried about…B) we always look forward to…C) we are always aware of…D) we always put up with…39. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices , according to the second paragraph ?A) Continually upgrade themB) Keep using the traditional methodsC) Hire new workers to clean the environmentD) Import new technology from overseas companies40. What can we learn about the company’s new “green” waste management program?A) The quality of waste management has become worse.B) The program is becoming more and more popular.C) Waste management has remained unchanged.D) More workers are involved in the program.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for years due to advance in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing.Stage PerformersThe five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61% .Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies.Postal service mail sortersAfter losing almost 57,000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by 2018.With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax; this job is quickly becoming unnecessary.Office support workersAbout 300,000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009.Secretaries and are no longer in demandas companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voicemail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work.Photo processorsWith the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018.Radio operatorsAs technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radio telephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.41. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economic changes, .A. Many jobs are disappearing sharplyB. Many new occupations are emergingC. People are attracted to higher-paying jobsD. Part-time jobs have become more popular42. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that.A. Stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB. Fewer people are qualified as stage performersC. There is less investment in in stage performancesD. Stage performances have become less popular43. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that.A. Office workers can work on a flexible work systemB. Professionals are able to do their own office workC. Secretaries and are badly in needD. Employees can enjoy better social welfare44. The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might decline by.A. 61%B.43%C.30%D.24%45. Which of the following might be best title of the passage?A. Advanced TechnologiesB. Rising UnemploymentC. Disappearing CareersD. Global EconomyTask 3Directions: The following is a short introduction to AIL Sales Representatives. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.In American Income Life Company (AIL),sales representatives have servants’ heart. Our team members make every effort to protect hard-working, middle-income families with insurance coverage(承保范围).We also believe whole heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate. American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place.Sales experience is not required to be a representative, just the willingness to work hard. What makes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling, which is whatmakes this career truly opportunity unlimited. Simply said, you earn what you’re worth based on how hard you work; and how fast you want to advance.At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job. You will also find free training opportunities, and leadership experience, too. American Income Life’s independent agency offices provide sales training focused on insurance sales. Training includes working one-on-one with experienced sales agents both in the classroom and in the field.Sales Representatives of AIL Aims: 1) to protect middle-income families2) to give back to 46 .Features: 1) having servants’ hearts2) Willingness to 47 .3) Being able to focus on 48Benefits: 1) 49 sales training opportunities2) 50 experienceTask 4Directions: The following is a list of term used in International Trade .After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to ( 和… 等同) those given in Chinese in the table below .Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the answer sheet, numbered 51through 55.A Cost of goods soldB Channel of distributionC Commission percentD Competitive advantage / edgeE Current assetsF Current debtG Direct cost of salesH Earning before taxesI Effective demandJ Advance paymentK Advising bankL Letter of creditM Paying bankN Capital marketO Cost and freightP Import licenseQ Joint ventureExamples: (A) 售出物成本(H)税前收益51.（）现有债务（）预付款52.（）信用证（）合资企业53.（）竞争优势（）有效需求54.（）付款银行（）成本加运费55.（）直销成本（）资本市场Task 5Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answer to the 5 question (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answer (in no more than three words) should been written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Act now to get a student loanMake no payments while in school with a Wells Fargo private student loan. A college education is a worthwhile investment, but sometimes you need help covering all the costs. Wells Fargo private student loans may be able to help you pay for all eligible education-related expenses, including tuition, housing ,books, a laptop, lab fees, and more. Other benefits include:--Make no payments until six months after leaving school--Select a competitive fixed or variable interest rate option--Reduce your loan cost with our interest rate discountsApplying with a co-signer（联署人；担保人）may improve your chance of getting approved and help you qualify for a lower interest rate. Learn more about undergraduate student loans for traditional colleges and universities or career and community colleges. Or call our toll-free number 1-877-315-7721. Our Student Loan Specialists ae here to help you through the progress-----from helping you make an informed choice on the loan that meets your needs, to helping you estimate how much you may need to borrow.56. What is introduced in the passage?A Wells Fargo loan.57. What expenses can be paid with the loan?All eligible expenses.58. What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment period?No payment is made until six months after .59. Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co-signer?To have a better chance of and being qualified for a lower interest rate.60. What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your application?They can help you through in your application.Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)Direction: 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 three choices of suggested translation marked A),B) and C).You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61. In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs, the company has decided that salary reductions are absolutely necessary at this time.A)公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适合。