2012年12月份高等学校英语B级考试试题

Section A

Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper responses. There are 5

recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause.

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.

1. A) A good idea.

B) No problem.

C) My pleasure.

D) Of course not.

2. A)

B) In East Europe.

C) In the countryside.

D) After December 24.

3. A) It was impossible.

B) It was wonderful.

C) So do I.

D) I see.

4. A) Y ou are welcome.

B) Sure. Where?

C) How are you?

D) Long time no see.

5. A) Glad to meet you.

B) I’m not sure.

C) Go ahead.

D) No, thanks.Section B

6. A) Tea.

B) Coffee.

C) Water.

D) Beer.

7. A) He can’t call a taxi for her.

B) There is no taxi.

C) The traffic is heavy.

D) The line is busy.

8. A) Husband and wife.

B) Patient and doctor.

C) Teacher and student.

D) Manager and secretary.

9. A) On foot.

B) By bus.

C) By car.

D) By bike.

10. A) Buy a new computer.

B) Try the computer again.

C) Use her computer.

D) Have .

Section C

Directions: 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 three times. During the second reading, 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. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.

Today more and more people begin to understand that study does not come to an end with school graduation. Education is not just a college -11- ; it is life itself. Many people are not interested instudying at a college, and they are interested in -12- of learning. They may go to a -13- in their own field; they may improve their -14-skills by following television courses. They certainly

more or learn more, they can get -15- jobs or earn more money.

答案：11.degree 12.other kinds 13.training class 14.work 15.better

Section A

Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

16. Please keep a detailed ____D____ of the work that you have done.

A) paper

B) idea

C) exercise

D) record

17. _____B___ our great surprise, speak four foreign languages.

A) Of

B) In

C) To

D) For

18. The department manager ____C____ a new plan to promote sales at the meeting.

A) took away

B) put forward

C) looked after

D) got on

19. What he told me to do was ___D_____ I should get fully prepared before the interview.

A) what

B) if

C) which

D) that

20. When dealing with a __A______ task, Alice always asks for help from people around her.

A) difficult

B) wonderful

C) funny

D) simple21. Location is the first thing customers consider when _____A___ to buy a house.

A) planning

B) planned

C) to plan

D) having planned

22. Soft drink sales in this city have _____C___ by 8% compared with last year.

A) picked

B) moved

C) increased

D) pushed

23. If I hadn’t attended an important meeting yesterday, I _____B___ to see you.

A) will have come

B) would have come

C) have come

D) had come

24. To obtain a visa to enter that country for the first time, you need to apply _____B___.

A) in part

B) in person

C) in turn

D) in place

25. car was put into production in 2007, _______D_ helped to provide another 1400 jobs.

A) that

B) when

C) what

D) which

Section B

Directions: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. My impression is that the sales of this company have (great) ___greatly_____ increased this year.

27. This picture (take) was taken________ by a young reporter in Beijing last month.

28. Tom has made the (decide) ___decision___ to apply for a job in the company.

29. No reader is allowed (take) to take_________ any reference book out of the reading room.

30. Although you may not (success) __ succeed___ in the beginning, you should keep on trying.

31. Because light travels (fast) __faster______ than sound, lightning is seen before thunder (雷) is heard.

32. The doctor recommended that Mary (start) should start________ the health program as soon as possible.

33. It took me several weeks to get used to (drive) __driving ____ on the left side of the road in London.

34. This medicine is highly (effect) effective_______ in treating skin cancer if it is applied early enough.

35. Now who are working at home on the Internet (be) __is______ still very small.

答案：26.greatly 27.was taken 28.decision 29.to take 30.succeed

31.faster 32.(should)start 33.driving 34.effective 35.is

Task 1

Directions: 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.

Falls are the number one cause of death to old people at home. Most old people can live safely at home if they make a few changes. Falls are common as people are getting older. Up to half of

home accidents could be prevented simple changes. Here are a few suggestions:

Mark trouble spots with bright tapes. The first and last steps on stairs are usually high-risk accident areas. Applying bright tapes and using bright light in these areas would make these spots easier to see.Put grab bars (扶手) in the bathroom. A large number of falls occur in the bathroom. This is unfortunate (不幸的) because it’s easy to make the area safe from accidents. Putting grab bars in the bathroom gives people something to hang on to.

Invest in a personal alarm. A personal alarm can be started if a person falls or otherwise gets in trouble. With the push of a button, the alarm automatically sends a signal, which gets someone to call and see if the person needs help.

36. By making some very simple changes at home, old people ___A_____.

A) are free from home accidents

B) can improve their health

C) are likely to live longer

D) can live more safely

37. Last steps on stairs may become a high-risk accident area if they are ____B____.

A) not painted in a different color

B) not marked with bright tapes

C) fixed with grab bars

D) very brightly lit

38. Falls in the bathroom are considered to be unfortunate because __A______.

A) they can easily be avoided

B) old people seldom fall in bathrooms

C) grab bars do not help to prevent falls

D) bathroom accidents are difficult to prevent

39. A personal alarm is designed for old people to ______C__.

A) detect safety conditions at home

B) avoid falls in the bathroom

C) send out signals for help

D) make phone calls easily

40. The purpose of this passage is to tell people that __D______.

A) most old people die from accidents at home

B) up to half of home accidents could be prevented

C) falls at home can be avoided by taking some simple measures

D) protection be the first concern for the public

Task 2

Directions: This task is the same as T ask 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.

We have created a special rate that will let you travel actually thousands of miles on your vacation at no extra cost.

In m ost of our US and Canadian offices, we’ll rent you cars of high quality for seven days for $99.

Y ou can drive as far as you like without paying us a penny over the $99 as long as you return the car to the city from which you rented it. Insurance (保险) is included, gas is not.

If you rent the car in Florida or in California, the rate is the same, but you can return the car to any city in the state.

If you’d like some suggestions on what to do with the car once you’ve got it, we have driving and touring guides for almost every part of the country. No matter which rate you choose, the company comes at no extra cost. Y ou don’t just rent a car. Y ou rent a company!

41. According to the advertisement, $99 is the rate offered for ____B____.

A) traveling a limited distance

B) renting a car for seven days

C) hiring a driving guide

D) driving within a state

42. Which of the the car-renting rate?D

A) Gas used.

B) Car repairs.

C) The hotel charge.

D) Insurance fee.

43. The car-renting rate remains $99 if you __A______.

A) return the car to where you rent it

B) drive within the same city

C) buy the insurance

D) pay for the gas

44. The last sentence of the passage ―Y ou rent a company‖ means that __A______.

A) you have to be responsible for the company

B) you should obey the rules set by the company

C) you can enjoy all-round services of this companyD) you may choose the best car from the company

45. The purpose of the passage is to advertise __D______.

A) car-renting services in the US

B) a special rate of car-renting

C) the advantages of car-renting

D) a US car-renting company

Task 3

Directions: The following is a job application letter. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through 50 in no more than 3 words in the table below.

Dear Ms. Rennick:

Professor Saul Wilder, an adviser to your firm, has informed me that your company is looking for someone with excellent communication skills, organizational experience, and leadership background for a management position. I believe that my enclosed résumé will show that I have the qualifications (资历) and experience you seek. In addition, I’d like to mention how my work experience as a sales manager last summer makes me a particularly

position.

I would be grateful if you can offer me an opportunity for an interview with you. If you are interested, please contact me at (317) 555-0118 any time before 11:00 a.m., or feel free to leave a message. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss the ways my skills may best serve your company.

Sincerely yours,

Richard Smith

An Application Letter

Applicant: Richard Smith

Position applied for: a -46- position management

Qualifications required for the position:

1. excellent -47- communication skills

2. organizational experience

3. -48- background leadership

Work experience (last summer): as -49- a sales managerContact number: -50-

Enclosure: résumé

答案：46.management 47.communication skills 48.leadership 49.a sales manager 50.(317)555-0118

Task 4

Directions: The following is a list of terms used in the waybill (详情单) of the Express Mail Service. 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—— original office

B —— accepted date

C —— posting stamp

D —— delivery stamp

E —— company name

F ——sender’s address

G —— customer code

H —— document

I —— parcel

J —— name of contents

K —— insurance amount

L ——sender’s signature

M —— postal code BGZG – pa -- 8

N —— insurance fee

O —— total charge

P ——receiver’s signature

Q —— remark

Examples: (D) 投递日戳(L) 交寄人签名

51. ( O) 费用总计(B ) 收寄日期

52. ( H) 文件资料( M) 邮政编码

53. G( ) 用户代码(P ) 收件人签名

54. ( J) 内件品名( F) 发件人地址

55. (C ) 收寄日戳(E ) 单位名称

答案:51.O,B 52.H,M 53.G,P 54.J,F 55.C,E

Task 5

Directions: The following is a set of instructions about how to use washing machines. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (No.56 to No.60). You should write your answers in no more than 3 words on the corresponding Answer Sheet.To effectively , you must complete four steps carefully: loading (装载) the clothes, pouring in the detergent (洗涤剂), adjusting the water temperature, and putting in the coins. First, throw clothes of similar color into the machine; for example, whites, colored clothes, and towels should be washed separately. While completing this step, you must be careful not to overload the machine. Second, you should read the directions on your detergent box to find out the correct amount for your particular load. Next, select one of three possible water temperatures: hot, warm, or cold. Generally, hot temperature is used for white clothes, warm temperature for light colored clothes, and cold temperature for dark or brightly colored clothes. Finally, after closing the door of the washing machine, put in the proper amount of money.

In summary, by following these simple directions, the washer will give you a clean load of wet clothes.

56. Why should you follow the directions carefully when using the machine?

To use the washing machine _____effectively_____________________.

57. What is the first step for using the machine to wash your clothes?

To throw the clothes of ___similar color_______ into the machine.

58. Where amount of the detergent to be used?

On ___________your detergent___________________________________.

59. What temperature is recommended for washing light colored clothes?

_________________________________warm temperature________________.

60. When should you put in the money?

After _____________closing the door______________ of the washing machine.

答案：56.effectively 57.similar color 58.your detergent box 59.warm temperature 60.closing the door

61.Two assistants reporters’ names when they arrive at the press conference.

A) 两位助手要求记者在到达新闻发布会时通报他们的姓名。a

B) 两位助手到达新闻发布会时被记者要求通报他们的姓名。

C) 有两位助手检查记者的姓名并通告他们新闻发布会的时间。

D) 要有两位助手在记者到达新闻发布会时核对他们的姓名。

62. A guest paying full fare can invite another guest to join the tour at half price.

A) 支付全额费用的客人，参加旅游，按半价付费。b

B) 支付全额费用的客人，每位需要再邀请一位客人参加旅游，按半价收费。

C) 每位按半价付费参加旅游的客人，必须再找到一位全额付费的客人参加。

D) 支付全额费用的客人，如邀请另外一位客人参加旅游，可退还一半费用

63. Congratulations on purchasing C800 Coffee Maker, which is suitable for home use.

A) 我公司隆重推出C800型家用咖啡壶，欢迎各界人士惠顾。

B) 您从我公司购买了最新款的C800型家用咖啡壶，值得祝贺。 c

C) 恭喜您购买本公司C800型咖啡壶，此款咖啡壶适合居家使用。

D) 您购买的咖啡壶是我公司最新产品— C800家用型，特此致谢。

. Last month I booked a double room in the name of Mr. Brown for a week from the 14th, January.

A) 上个月一间双人房，为期一周，从1月14日起算。

B）上个月14日我为布朗先生预订了一间房间，到现在已有一周时间了。 a

C）上个月我为布朗先生预订了一个双人间，到1月14日止刚好为期一周。

D）上个月，布朗先生为我预订了两个房间，到1月14日为止，共一周时间。

65. Thank you for choosing our restaurant during your visit to London. Services to guests of the restaurant are a large part of our tasks, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve you. We would like to invite your comments on our performance and to learn from your experiences.

Please take a few moments to complete our customer we may serve you better in the future.

答案：感谢您在访问伦敦期间选择我们的餐厅就餐。服务客人是我们的主要工作，我们感谢您给了我们机会为您提供服务。我们希望您对我们的服务提出宝贵意见，我们会从中学习。请抽出几分钟时间来填写反馈信息表，以便我们将来可以更好的为您服务。

Part V Writing

62.

Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a note asking for sick leave based on the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.

说明：假设你是公司职员刘斌，给经理Mr. Johnson写一张请假条。

时间：2008年6月19日，星期四

1. 咳嗽特别厉害，想去医院看病；

2. 因本周大部分工作已经完成，；

3. 看完病后，会给经理打电话；

4. 对由此造成的不便表示歉意；

5. 希望能得到经理的批准。