高等学校英语应用能力考试真题

高等学校英语应用能力考试真题

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2002

年

12

月

Part I

Listening Comprehension

(15 minutes)

Directions: This par is to test your listening abilities. It consists of 3 sections.

Section A

Directions

: 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)

give

in

your

test

paper.

Then

you

should mark

the

corresponding

letter

on

the

Answer

shee

t

with a

single

line

through the centre.

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 City. Therefore, C) An air trip is the

correct answer. You should mark C) on the Answer Sheet. Now the test will begin.

1. A)He is all right

B)He feels worried

C)He is ill

D)He feels better now

2. A)Save some money for a computer

B)Buy a cheaper computer

C)Buy a second-hand computer

D)Buy a new computer

3. A)Boss and secretary

B)Husband and wife

C)Salesman and customer

D)Doctor and patient

4. A)At 1:30

B)At 1:40

C)At 2:00

D)At 3:00

5. A)It’s going to snow

B)It has already snowed

C)The man doesn’t like snowing

D)The weather report is right

Section B

Directions:

This section is to test you ability to understand short conversation. There are 2 recorded conversations

in it. After each conversation, there 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) give in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer shee

t

with a

single line through the center

.

Conversation 1

6. A)At the Custom

B)At an information desk

C)At a luggage claim area

D)At the waiting hall

7. A)Oxford

B)Cambridge

C)London

D)Birmingham

8. A)One

B)Two

C)Three

D)Four

Conversation 2

9. A)Having a meal in a restaurant

B)Checking in at a hotel

C)Booking a ticket at a station

D)Reserving a seat in a cinema

10. A)$$ 3.00

B)$$ 13.00

C)$$ 30.00

D)$$ 33.00

Section C

Directions:

This section is to test your ability to understand short passages. You will hear a recorded passage.

After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and questions will be read two times. When you hear a

question,

you

should

complete

the

answer

with

a

word

or

a

short

phrase

(in

not

more

than

three

words).

The

incomplete

answers

are

printed

in

your

test

paper.

You

should

write

your

answers

on

the

Answer

Sheet

correspondingly. Now the passage will begin.

11. How did the speaker feel when he ran his first mile?

He felt it was the ______________________ thing he had ever done.

12. How many years has the speaker been running?

___________________________ ______________________________.

13. How many miles does the speaker run at a time?

__________________________________________ _______________.

14. Why does running seem to be the best form of exercise for many people?

Because there is no need for _________________________________.

15. When can we do running?

We can do it at ___________________________________________.

Part II

Structure

( 15 minutes)

Directions:

This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections

Section A

Directions:

In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are requested to complete each one by deciding

the

most

appropriate

word

or

words

from

the

4

choices

marked

A),

B),C)

and

D).

Then

you

should

mark

the

corresponding letter on the Answer shee

t

with a single line through the

center.

16. I haven’t met him _______ the last committee meeting.

A)for

B)since

C)at

D)before

17. Not until quite recently _______ any idea of what a guided rocket is like.

A)did I have

B)do I have

C)should I have

D)would I have

18. _______ breaks the law will be punished sooner or later.

A)Who

B)Someone

C)Anyone

D)Whoever

19. Are you going to fix the car yourself, or are you going to have it _______?

A)fixing

B)to fix

C)fix

D)fixed

20. We moved to London _______ we could visit our friends more often.

A)even if

B)so that

C)in case

D)as if

21. I think it’s high time we _______ strict measures to stop pollution.

A)will take

B)take

C)took

D)have taken

22. The grain output of this year is much higher than _______ of last year.

A)that

B)such

C)which

D)what

23. If _______ in the fridge, the fruit can remain fresh for more than a week.

A)keeping

B)be kept

C)kept

D)to keep

24. The criminal didn’t realize the value of freedom _______ h

e had lost it.

A)if

B)as

C)while

D)until

25. Most of the people who are visiting Britain _______ about the food and weather there.

A)are always to complain

B)have always complained

C)always complain

D)will always complain

Section B

Directions:

There

are

10

incomplete

sentences. You

should

fill

in

each

blank

with

the

proper

form

of

the

word

given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.

appreciate (work) _______ with him, because he has a good sense of humor.

early (arrive) _______ gave everyone a big surprise.

must (go) _______ away

—we can’t find him anywhere in the factory.

29.A meal containing fish and vegetables is considered a (health) _______ one.

book was much better than those (write) _______ so far on this subject.

31.I prefer (live) _______ in the country rather than in a city.

careful (consider) _______, the committee agreed on the proposal.

director required that every member in his department (refer) _______ to this report.

little girl gave an (extreme) _______ wonderful performance last night.

was told that the stranger (wait) _______ for him for 2 hours.

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 1

Directions:

After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36

through 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.

There

are

some

problem

areas

for

international

students

and

immigrants

studying

in

the

United

States.

Making friends is a challenge (this is also true for some American students). Many colleges and universities offer

a variety of student clubs and organizations where both foreign-born and native American students have a greater

chance of meeting people with shared interests. Information about these out-of-class activities is often posted in

the student center and listed in the student newspaper. Sometimes foreign students and immigrant students find

Americans to be “cliquish”(

有派性的

). (Americans find some non-U. S.

–

born students to be cliquish as well.) If

people

feel

separated

from

the

social

aspects

of

American

college

life,

they

should

actively

seek

people

with

shared interests. It’s unlikely that students will make friends just by passing people on the campus.

Foreign or immigrant students may feel confused during the first few weeks at a new school because they do

not

understand

the

system

and

are

not

willing

to

ask

questions.

Many

students

do

not

take

advantage

of

the

numerous

services

offered

on

campus

that

assist

students

in

developing

new

skills

and

social

groups.

Some

college offer students tutorial(

辅导的

) support in such subjects as writing, language study, computer skills, and

other basic subjects. Students who appear to be most successful in “learning the ropes” are those who can solve

problems by taking the initiative to ask questions, locate resources, and experience new social situations.

36. In the United States, students can find friends with the same interests by _______.

A)making friends on the campus

B)reading the student newspaper

C)visiting the student center

D)joining the student clubs

37. The sentence “people feel separated

from the social aspects of American college life” (Line 7, Para. 1) means

they have difficulty in _______.

A)joining social activities within the campus

B)being easily accepted by the university

C)finding people with shared interests

D)getting a job in American society

38. When they first come to college, some foreign students may feel confused because _______.

A)they are denied any help from people around

B)they are provided with few services

C)they are faced with an unfamiliar educational system

D)they are unwilling to adapt themselves to the new environment

39. The phrase “learning the ropes” (Line 5, Para. 2) is closest in meaning to _______.

A)finding the way to develop new skills

B)having the skills to make conversations

C)learning how to answer questions

D)knowing how to handle problems

40. From the passage we may conclude that foreign students _______.

A)may face some problems in adjusting to college life

B)are unlikely to be successful in American college life

C)are not good at developing friendship and social groups

D)can hardly learn well when they enter an American college

Task 2

Directions:

This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.

Genes

that

control

factors

such

as

size,

color

and

shape

determine

the

differences

in

fruit.

And

now

that

scientists have discovered how to detect different genes, farmers can hand over a young and tender branch to have

its

genes

checked

prior

to

planting.

It

works

the

same

way

as

a

detective(

侦探

)

checking

finger-prints.

Once

farmers know which trees are good and which are bad, they can discard the bad ones. Farmers can even create

new varieties according to their individual tastes.

In the past three years, tens of thousands of tests were carried out to determine the genetic(

基因的

) features

of fruit. Zhang , a Chinese scientist, showed a photo of a DNA-test and pointed to the shining lines on it, saying

that the lines were genetic signs that tell us what a tree’s fruit will be like. For example, the o

rdinary pear tree

bears fruit after four years. But now it only takes a month to test the DNA from a young leaf and a farmer will

know

everything

about

its

fruit.

By

mixing

different

types

of

trees

with

suitable

genes,

farmers

can

create

whatever fruit trees they want.

41. Detecting different genes in plants is like _______.

A)the examination of human finger-prints

B)the development of new varieties of fruit

C)the checking of young and tender branches

D)the distinction between bad trees and good ones

42.

The word “discard”(Line 4, Para. 1) most probably means to _______.

A)put aside

B)give up

C)deal with

D)take up

43. We learn from the first paragraph that the study of genes _______.

A)has greatly affected the way of planting trees

B)has been a popular planting procedure

C)will change the taste of individuals

D)will play a vital role in fruit production

44. Now farmers can tell whether a fruit tree is desirable or not by _______.

A)having a DNA test of a young leaf of the tree

B)mixing different types of suitable genes

C)checking its young branches before planting

D)comparing the shining lines with the genetic signs

45. The passage tells us that the new genetic technology will enable farmers to _______.

A)increase the DNA of a fruit tree

B)improve the quality of fruit

C)make use of the shining features of fruit

D)change the cycle of fruit production

Task 3

Directions:

The following is a general introduction to the preparation of Speaking Notes. After reading it, you are

required to complete the outline below it (No. 46 through No. 50). You should write your answers briefly

(in not

more than 3words)

on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.

Before making a speech, we often need to make brief speaking notes. You can put them on cards no smaller

than 150×

100mm. Write in large and bold letters that you can see at a glance, using a series of brief headings to

develop the information in sufficient detail. The amount of information you include in your notes will depend on

the complexity (

复杂性

) of the subject, your familiarity with it, and your previous speaking experience. Here are

some steps for you to follow when preparing brief speaking notes.

First, you should write a summary, or an outline, of the project to be prepared and the results achieved. Then

an introduction follows. This includes background information and purpose of the project. Next comes discussion.

In this part, what has been done, how it has been done and the results achieved should be dealt with. At the fourth

step, you have two choices: one is the conclusion if the project is completed. The other is the future plan if the

project is still in progress. At last, a summary should be prepared. In this part, you should give a brief summing-up,

plus a question-and-answer period.

Speaking Notes Preparation

Words to be written: in ___46____ letters

Means of developing information: using a number of ___47____

Steps of making speaking notes:

1)work out an outline

2)write ___48____

3)deal with the subject

4)draw ___49____ at the end of the project, or make a ___50____ if the project is not

finished

5)give a summary

Task 4

Directions:

The

following

is

a

list

of

facilities

in

a

school.

After

reading

it,

you

are

required

to

find

the

items

equivalent

to

(

与

…

相同的

)

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

—

Networked computer stations; dial-in access

B

—

Campus-wide area network

C

—

Computers and a laser printer in each classroom

D

—

Private directories for all students and staff

E

—

Mail for staff and students

F

—

Interactive distance learning stations

G

—

Instructional media

H

—

Student station

I

—

Resources accessible campus-wide via fiber optic network

J

—

On-line research services

K

—

Student-run stereo radio station

L

—

Telephone in every classroom

M

—

V

oice mail for all staff

N

—

Electronic Bulletin Board available around the clock

O

—

T-1 Internet Access

Example: (D)

师生员工个人目录

(L)

教室配备电话

51.

（

）校园网络

52.

（

）教室配备电脑和打印机

53.

（

）学生立体声广播站

54.

（

）教工语言信箱

55.

（

）计算机网站；拨号上网

Task 5

Directions:

There is business letter below. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.

56 through No. 60) that follow. The answers (in not more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding

numbers on the Answer Sheet.

Hangzhou ABC Export Corporation

182, Xihu Road, Hangzhou

September 15, 2002

Lawson & Company

1470 St. Louis Street

Los Angeles, CA 90015

U. S. A

Gentlemen,

Many thanks for your letter of September 10, 2002. We are interested to hear that you saw our advertisement

in the SILK GARMENTS(

服装

), and appreciate your interest in Peony

（牡丹）

brand products we stock.

We are enclosing a copy of our terms of business, where you will find details of our quantity discounts and

our price list for the complete range of Peony products. As you will see, we can grant special terms for orders of

the value you mention.

By the way, our sales representative for the United States will be in California from the 20

th

to the 26

th

of this

month, and we have asked him to call on you during this period. He will bring some samples of our Peony clothes

and is authorized to discuss the terms of an order with you or to negotiate a contract.

We hope our products will be just what you want for the fashionable trade(

时装生意

), and look forward to

the opportunity of performing our reliable services.

Yours truly,

Li Qiang

Sales manager

is the receiver of this letter?

_________________________________________.

kind of discount is offered?

_________________________________________.

will pay a visit to the important some time this month?

The ________________ of the exporter in the U. S.

will be brought to the importer for examination?

Some ____________________________ of the goods.

does the exporter describe their services?

They are _________________________________.

Part IV Translation

—

English into Chinese

(25 minutes)

Directions:

This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English to Chinese. After each of

the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read four suggested translation. You should choose the best translation

and

mark

the

corresponding

letter

on

the

Answer

Sheet.

And

for

the

paragraph

numbered

65,

write

your

translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.

’s young people generally have more purchasing power than their paren

ts, and they are more prepared to

use it.

A)

如今年轻人的购买能力一般都超过他们父母，而且更乐意消费。