试卷代号b高等学校英语应用能力考试（B）级PRACTICAL ENGLISH TEST FOR COLLEGESPRETCO试题册(GZM)注意事项一、将校名、姓名、学校代号、准考证号和试卷代号填写在答题纸上。
二、所有答案均应做在答题纸上，写在试题册上的答案一律无效。
三、客观题必须用2B铅笔答题；主观题可以用钢笔或圆珠笔填写。
注意保持答题纸卷面整洁、清楚。
四、多项选择题每题只能选一个答案，多选按答案错误处理。
选定答案后，在相应字母的中间划一条横线。
划线的浓度要盖过字母底色。
五、考试时间为120分钟。
考试结束时，把试题册、答题纸和翻译/作文纸放在桌上。
监考人员收卷后考生才可离开考场。
Model Test OnePart ⅠListening Comprehension (15 minutes) Directions:This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section A1．A．I know when Lucy’s birthday is.B．Y eah. It’s next month.C．How do you know when Lucy’s birthday is?D．Lucy is 14 years old.2．A．Y es, you can.B．The pen is expensive.C．It may be in your pocket.D．I did my homework with your pen.3．A．Y ou are kind.B．Y es, please.C．No, go ahead.D．That’s all right.4．A．It’s fine.B．It’s five.C．I’m a teacher.D．Its good-looking.5．A．Y ou are welcome.B．Y ou can’t miss it.C．I go to the church once a week.D．Go down South Street and turn left at the third crossing.6. A.The man’s.B.The woman’s.C.The man’s brother’s.D.The woman’s brother’s.7. A.At 7：35. B.At 7：15.C.At 7：20.D.At 8：10.8. A.They both liked it.B.Neither liked it.C.The mother didn’t like it, but the father did.D.The mother didn’t like it because it wasn’t in English.9.A.Mary is a new comer.B.Mary is always late for her class.C.Mary went to bed late last night.D.Mary had nothing to do this morning.10. A.She quarreled with her boss.B.She is sick.C.She is fired.D.She received a warning from her boss.Section CSince World War Two, especially in the last few decades of the 20th century, large groups of foreigners have come and settled in the United States. The 11 is that many Americans speak a foreign language at home. Today, one in seven Americans speak a language 12 English. Spanish is the leading foreign language spoken by 17 million Americans. All together, 31 8 million Americans speak 329 foreign languages in the 13 . That means there is an increase of 34 percent in foreign language usage since 1980. Asian languages are used by 14 percent of foreign language speakers. That 14 the new wave of immigrants from Asian countries 15 India, Japan, Korea and Philippines. However, fewer European languages are heard in American families than before.Part ⅡVocabulary & Structure (15 minutes)Directions:This part is to test your ability to use words and grammar correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.16．The bus driver was badly on both legs in the traffic accident.A.woundedB.hurtC.injuredD.harmed17．There was a second knock at the door. It was the second time I had been that evening.A.interferedB.interruptedC.interviewedD.introduced18.These footballers did not have any strict until they joined our team.A.practicecationC.exerciseD.training19．Telling Bob he no longer had a position in the company was an unpleasant for the manager.A．work B.duty C.task D.means20.—Are you with her job?—Not at all. It couldn t be any worse.A.sacrificedB.servedC.satisfiedD.proved21.Her elegant manners give her an advantage other candidates for the job.A.aboveB.thanC.overD.with22.He is going to live by the coast for theof his health.A.effectB.sakeC.aimD.reason23.The was typical of the Lake District, with high mountains, lakes, and deepvalley.A.sceneB.sceneryC.viewndscape24.There is a(n) that I ll be elected as the chairman of the student union.A.chanceB.opportunityC.caseD.occasion25.Y ou’ll on hospital if you drive so fast.A.make upe upC.wind upD.close upSection B26.This is the(good) photo I have ever taken.27.She made it(know) to all her friends that Bob had stolen her money.28.For those foreign students who are interested in(learn) Chinese, thuniversityoffersa Chinese training program every summer.29.A guest in this hotel accused one of the hotel staff of(steal) his money.30.He was arrested because he did something(legal) .31.Every blow gave him newer and greater(strong) .32.His teacher said his work was(satisfy) but there was still room forimprovement.33.The committee expects to come to a(decide) within this week.34.Most of the people(invite) to the dinner party yesterday were my friends.35.I prefer(live) in the country rather than in a city.Part ⅢReading 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.All foreigners need an entry visa（签证）. If you are part of a group, the tour operator will often obtain the visa for you. Group visas will usually be issued for groups with at least 10 members, and the guide accompanying your group will keep the visas. Individuals travelers can apply at any Chinese embassy（大使馆）. The procedure is usually straightforward（简单）and takes about a week.If your visa runs out while in China, it can be extended by the local Public Security Bureau, the police. However, make sure you visit them before it expires（过期）, because you will be fined for overstaying（使……超过期限）your visa.A valid passport is required to enter China. China does not allow entrance if the holder s passport expires in less than six months; returning home with an expired passport is illegal, and may result in a fine.It is a good idea to photocopy the page of your passport that contains your photograph, passport number, and other identifying information, along with other important documents such as visas, travel insurance policies, airplane tickets, and traveler s check serial numbers, in case you lose anything. Originals are usually preferred to photocopies. However, copies are certainly better than nothing and will often do in a pinch（必要时）.36.What can apply for group visas?A. A foreigner.B. A number of groups of 5.C. A number of group of 15.D. individual travelers.37.Which authority in China issues visas?A.Chinese embassies.B.Public Security Bureau.C.Police Stations.D.Local governments.38.A foreigner may still be allowed to enter China if.A.his visa has run outB.his insurance policesC.his passport expires in less than six monthsD.his passport expires39.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Individual travelers don t need to apply for a visa by themselves.B.It is legal to use an expired visa in China.C.One needs a valid passport when returning home from abroad.D.It is necessary to photocopy one s visa and passport.40.What does the last paragraph imply?A.Thefts often happen in China.B.Important documents should not be put together.C.Photocopies are better than originals.D.Copies are better than nothing when originals are lost.Employment letters are used to apply for a job, request a reference or letter of recommendation, accept or refuse a position, acknowledge the help of others in your job search, and resign from a position you currently hold. Throughout your career you will need to write one or more of these letters. Knowing how to compose effective employment letters can help you compete successfully in the job search.Employment letters include the following:1．Letters of application. Y ou have seen a position advertised, had a friend pass on a recommendation, or located a possible job opportunity yourself. A letter of application introduces you to the prospective employer and is usually accompanied by a resume.2．Letters requesting references or recommendations. Y ou are seeking people who know you well and have knowledge of your skills and experience to act as a reference or write a letter of recommendation to a prospective employer.3．Letters of acknowledgement. These letters are used to follow up an interview, thanking the interviewer for the time given you. Y ou can emphasize your qualifications for the job in this letter.4．Letters accepting or refusing a job offer.5．Thank-you letters. Y ou are acknowledging the help each person gave you in your efforts to secure the job.6．A letter of resignation. Y ou want to leave your current position under the best circumstances possible.41．According to the passage, employment letters include the following forms except .A．letters refusing a appositionB．letters of resignationC．letters of inquiryD．letters of application42．When you write a letter of application, may be included.A．your friendB．a position advertisedC．introduction of your jobD．introduction of yourself43．are suitable to write a letter of recommendation for you to your prospective employer.A．Y our former colleaguesB．People with knowledge and skillsC．Y our family membersD．Y our customers44．When should you write a letter of acknowledgement?A．After you are employed by the company.B．Before you begin to work.C．After an interview.D．Before an interview.45．When you want to leave your present job, you should write a letter .A．refusing a job offerB．requesting referencesC．of applicationD．of resignationT ask 3Last month Dave went on holiday to France. He caught the train from London to Dover andthen went by boat across the Channel. He met a friend on the boat, and then they caught the train to Pairs and stopped in Milan Hotel. While staying in Paris, he visited some historic sites. After a few days he went by bus to Lyon, and arrived there in the evening. He stayed in a small hotel. Next day he visited Lyon Museum of National History. Early on the third day, he took a bus to Monaco. He thought Monaco was an attractive city and he stayed there for nearly two weeks in Anchor Hotel in the center. He visited a lot of museums and art galleries. In Monaco he hired a car and drove south down the coast to Marseille. He stayed in Moocher Hotel with some friends for three days. They visited a historic site there. Finally he returned to Lyon and flew home.T ask 4A—the tertiary industryB—exported-oriented economyC—market economyD—value-added taxE—joint stock-holding partnershipF—legal entityG—the decision-making right of enterprisesH—circulating fundsI—gross domestic product(GDP)J—floating foreign exchange systemK—personal income taxL—township enterpriseM—state high-tech and new-tech industrial development zoneN—industrial added valueO—registered fundsExample：（E）股份合作制（F）法人实体T ask 5Dear Sir/ Madam,Y ou recently advertised for a job from which it seems you are looking for a native English speaker to teach English on a part time basis. I have already been teaching English for nearly 2 years here in Shanghai. Nowadays I am working(part time)at Shanghai Sunrise International School, at Angels Kindergarten and tutoring a Japanese kid and a Shanghai businessman on weekends. I have also been at Shanghai American School for a month during my last summer vacation. This summer I will be available on a full time basis.I would be much grateful to you if you could consider my application for the advertised post.Thank you in anticipation for your understanding and utmost cooperation. Hope to hear from you soon.Y ours,Jack56.Why did Jack write the letter?.57.What kind of part-time job did Jack have at Shanghai Sunrise International School?.58.What country does Jack most probably come from?.59.What does the word“available”mean?60.What position did Jack apply for?Part ⅣTranslation—English to Chinese (25 minutes)61.I know I’ve little chance of success, but still I would like to try.A.我知道我不能成功，但我仍然要试试。