Part I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections. Section ADirections:T his 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.When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answerfrom the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith 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 NewYork. 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) The job is suitable for him. C) The job is interesting.B) The job is easy to do. D) The job is well paid.2. A) Mary doesn’t know where the copy room is.B) Mary doesn’t know how to make copies.C) The man is interviewing Mary.D) The man wants to talk to Mary.3. A) Job opportunities. C) Flights to London.B) The meeting schedule. D) The hotel location.4. A) Buy a car for the woman. C) Offer the woman a discount.B) Show the woman around. D) Sell a used car to the woman.5. A) They are too expensive. C) They are of the wrong color.B) They are too large. D) They are out of fashion.AGZAY- pa - 1Section 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 andquestions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, youshould decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B),C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Conversation 16. A) The director of the finance department.B) The manager of the customer services.C) The director of the sales department.D) The manager of human resources.7. A) To ask for a leave for America. C) To confirm the meeting with her.B) To buy some products from her. D) To apply for a job in Stanford Group.8. A) Putting off the appointment. C) Visiting the bank the next day.B) Changing the meeting place. D) Calling him back that afternoon. Conversation 29. A) Some shoes are missing. C) The order is cancelled.B) Its delivery is delayed. D) Some packages are damaged.10. A) Giving an additional discount. C) Sending the goods by air.B) Renewing the contract. D) Paying for the delivery.Section CDirections: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions.Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When youhear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or ashort phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incompleteanswers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answerson the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.AGZAY- pa - 211. Why do young people like to buy their clothes online?The first reason is to __________________________________________. 12. Why do people shop around for the same clothes?To find the ____________________________________________ prices. 13. What is the second reason for young people to shop online?To ________________________________________________________. 14. How long does it take to find the clothes you want online?Within ____________________________________________________.15. What is generally believed about online shopping in the future?It will be more and more ______________________________________.Part II Structure (15 minutes) Directions:This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or wordsfrom the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then you should markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line throughthe center.16. She was quite sure that she ________ the door before she left the office.A) will lock C) has lockedB) would lock D) had locked17. In fact, there are different reasons ________ people are working long hours.A) where C) whyB) which D) how18. Broadband(宽带)connections are widely available now, ________ makesonline shopping much easier.A) what C) whoB) whatever D) whichAGZAY- pa - 319. The manager decided to continue the sales for ________ two weeks because ofthe large stock of goods.A) other C) the otherB) another D) others20. We don’t have to hurry as the bus ________ for London at five in the evening.A) leaves C) has been leavingB) left D) has left21. ________ great losses in the financial crisis, the company closed down last year.A) Being suffered C) Having sufferedB) To suffer D) Suffered22. Last week two engineers ________ to help solve the technical problems of theproject.A) have sent C) sentB) were sent D) had sent23. You have to work in this position for two years ________ getting promoted.A) on C) withB) since D) before24. Please feel free to tell us ________ you think about our program so that we canbenefit from your views and experience.A) what C) ifB) that D) lest25. The company is offering a five percent discount to customers as a way________ its online sales.A) promoting C) to promoteB) promoted D) promotesSection BDirections:T here are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill 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.26. I am (please) ________ to inform you that you have won the first prize.27. The expert made a very (help) ________ suggestion for the project.AGZAY- pa - 428. I am told that Mr. Smith has refused (work) ________ in the Human ResourcesDepartment.29. The manager promised that the customer’s complaint would (look into)________ as soon as possible.30. Consumers have become less interested in 3D TV at home, partly because of(have) ________ to wear special glasses.31. Those who get nervous (easy) ________ may try Taiji, which relaxes the mindand strengthens the body.32. According to a report (publish) ________ yesterday, an increasing number ofyoung people are involved in community activities.33. We are informed that all the materials (arrive) ________ in the port of Chicagoby now.34. Greatly (encourage) ________ by his friends, Jack has signed up for the singingcompetition.35. In his speech the manager expressed his thanks to those who have made their(contribute) ________ to the company.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Directions:T his 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:A fter reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question orstatement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You shouldmake the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line through the center.The practice of exchanging foreign currency can vary by country. In one country, you may have to change your money at the airport, and in other countries you may need to buy your foreign currency in advance. Here are some places you can exchange foreign currency for U.S. currency.AGZAY- pa - 5Your BankIn many cases you can purchase U.S. currency for your trip from a bank. Banks tend to have higher exchange rates than some currency exchange businesses. Before you purchase currency from a bank, check the currency change rates for that day so you can compare the rate the bank is giving and determine if it’s a good offer. Ther e is a fee involved in withdrawing foreign currency from your bank.The AirportCurrency exchange businesses can be found at most international airports, so you can purchase U.S. currency either before you board your flight or at the U.S. airport on arrival. Note that U.S. airports typically have fewer currency exchange counters than travelers are accustomed to seeing in other parts of the world. If the airport you are flying into is not in a major U.S. city, consider using the exchange service in your departure airport to be on the safe side. If you are in an airport where several exchange companies operate, be sure to shop around for the best rate and lowest exchange fee.36. The practice of exchanging foreign currency ________.A) changes with time of the yearB) depends on exchange rates of the dayC) is exactly the same all over the worldD) is likely to differ from country to country37. When you withdraw foreign currency from your bank, you have to _______.A) open a bank accountB) pay a fee to the bankC) use your credit cardD) inform the bank in advance38. Before purchasing foreign currency from a bank, you are advised to ________.A) compare the exchange ratesB) examine the services of the bankC) pay the exchange fee in advanceD) deposit some money with the bank39. In which case are you advised to consider using the exchange service in yourdeparture airport?A) If you are flying with a foreign airline.B) If the airport is far from the city center.C) If you are not flying into a major US city.D) If the airport you are flying into is not safe.AGZAY- pa - 640. The passage is mainly about ________.A) U.S. currencyB) exchange feesC) American airportsD) currency exchangeTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Start your day off right with our continental breakfast free. Not only do we offer a generous variety of traditional continental foods, but also a couple of hot items each day. Too busy to sit down for breakfast? During the week, you can choose to take away a breakfast bag.We provide high speed Internet access in all guest rooms and common areas. Are you sick of sitting at the desk all day? We provide lap (放在膝盖上的) desks in every room to improve your work environ ment. Didn’t bring your laptop computer with you? Please use our computer and printer located in our business center. We can also provide fax and copy service at the front desk.Our 400 sq. feet of meeting space can hold up to 30 people. For an extra fee, we can provide electronic digital equipment. Conveniently located just next to the business center, our meeting space works well for all your business needs.We are located directly off Highway 131 at Exit 78. We are just 2 miles north of the M6-South Beltline. There are multiple restaurants within walking distance. Our address:755 54th Street S. W. Wyoming, MI 49509(616)261-5500, Fax (616)261-9120Grrso-Hampton@41. Which of the following is TRUE about the breakfast in the hotel?A) Chinese foods are also available.B) All the items provided are hot food.C) Free continental breakfast is provided.D) Breakfast can be taken away at weekends.42. Where can guests send their faxes in the hotel?A) From their own room.B) In the common area.C) In the meeting room.D) At the front desk.AGZAY- pa - 743. What’s the purpose of providing lap desks in all of the guest rooms?A) To improve the work environment.B) To connect the business center.C) To use fax and copy service.D) To speed up Internet access.44. According to the passage, hotel guests can use electronic digital equipment________.A) by booking in advanceB) by paying an extra feeC) with the help of a staff memberD) with the manager’s permission45. One of the advantages of the hotel is that ________.A) it is located in a business centerB) there are many restaurants nearbyC) its meeting space is the largest in the cityD) a laptop computer is available in each roomTask 3Directions:Read the following passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50). You should write youranswers briefly (in no more than three words)on the Answer Sheetcorrespondingly.CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is the world’s largest provider of rental (出租的) furniture. In business for over 40 years, we have served millions of individuals as well as over 80% of Fortune 500 companies.We have grown to be not only the industry’s leading provider of residential and commercial rental furniture, we also offer a full line of houseware rentals.And we don’t just help furnish your home, we can help you find it too. ApartmentSearch by CORT is our free online apartment locator which gives you access to millions of available apartment units nationwide. We can also help you locate a single family or townhome rental property that best suits your needs and budget.CORT has over 100 showrooms across the US. We also have established a global network of business partners that allow us to provide solutions in close to 70 countries around the world. We maintain our own fleet (车队)of trucks and have multiple distribution centers all aimed at providing fast, efficient service.AGZAY- pa - 8Task 4Directions:The following is a list of words or expressions related to exhibitions.After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to(与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then youshould put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet,numbered 51 through 55.A -------------------- expoB -------------------- registration feeC -------------------- scope of exhibitsD -------------------- exhibitor’s profileE -------------------- trade showF -------------------- participation feeG -------------------- exhibition spaceH -------------------- queuing areaI -------------------- participation proceduresJ -------------------- reserve a spotK -------------------- theme zonesL -------------------- sponsor and organizerM -------------------- fire exitN -------------------- exhibit directoryO -------------------- overseas supporterP -------------------- registration systemQ -------------------- sign upAGZAY- pa - 9Task 5Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answers(in no more than 3 words) should be written after the correspondingnumbers on the Answer Sheet.Anchor’s Care at home services offer a full range of personal care assistance as well as help with domestic tasks to support you with the activities of everyday life.We ensure that you retain your independence and quality of life, helping you to stay in your own home for as long as it suits you. Whether you need a little help around the house or more extensive home care, we are here to help with individually-tailored support.We have been providing home care for over 20 years and therefore know how important it is to feel completely comfortable with any care worker that comes into your home. And we understand that looking for a care worker can often be a source of real anxiety and concern.We select our care workers for their skill, reliability, and professionalism, and ensure they are trained to deliver a first class service. Once placed, our care workers are regularly assessed to ensure that they continue to constantly deliver high quality care.56. What kind of home services are offered by Anchor’s Care?A full range of _______________________ and help with domestic tasks.57. Why does Anchor’s Care provide individually-tailored support?To help its customers retain their independence and _________________. 58. How long has Anchor’s Care been providing home care services?For _______________________________________________________.59. How does Anchor’s Care select care workers?They are selected according to their skill, __________ and professionalism. 60. Why does Anchor’s Care regularly assess its workers?To ensure they constantly deliver ________________________________.AGZAY- pa - 10Part IV Translation -- English into Chinese (25 minutes) Directions:This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64,you will read four choices of suggested translation. You shouldchoose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter onyour Answer Sheet. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write yourtranslation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61. I would like to pay a visit to your factory to find out about the possibility ofimporting automobile parts from you.A) 我想去你们工厂参观，看看你们厂是否有可能进口汽车零部件。