Test on New integrated english TestA Band Il, June, 2004) Part I Listening Comprehension (20%) ecton Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short dialogues. At the end of each dialogue, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the dialogues and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the four 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 1. A) England C)Australia B)Americ D)Canada 2. A)The performance was bad. C)He'd like to see it again B)The performance was good. D) He didn 't go to the performance 3. A)In a bank. C)In the mans house B)In a taxi D)In a restaurant 4.A)$60 B)$16 D)s61 5. A)Two minutes C)Three minutes B)Four minutes D)Five minutes 6. A)Sunday C)Friday B)Saturday D)Monday 7. A)Join her friend C)Draw the tree B)Stay inside D) Look for a job 8. A)Boss and secretary C)Salesman and customer B)Husband and wife D)Doctor and patient. 9.A)1:30 C)2:00 B)1:40 D)3:00 10. A)It's going to snow. C)The man doesnt like snowing B)It has already snowed D)The weather report is right Section b Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 recorded conversations. After each conversation, there are some recoded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken pice. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the four 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
Test on New Integrated English Test A (Band II, June, 2004) Part I Listening Comprehension (20%) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short dialogues. At the end of each dialogue, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the dialogues and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the four 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. 1. A) England C) Australia B) America D) Canada 2. A) The performance was bad. C) He’d like to see it again. B) The performance was good. D) He didn’t go to the performance. 3. A) In a bank. C) In the man’s house. B) In a taxi. D) In a restaurant. 4. A) $60. C) $66. B) $16. D) $61 5. A) Two minutes. C) Three minutes. B) Four minutes. D) Five minutes. 6. A) Sunday. C) Friday. B) Saturday. D) Monday. 7. A) Join her friend. C) Draw the tree. B) Stay inside. D) Look for a job. 8. A) Boss and secretary. C) Salesman and customer. B) Husband and wife. D) Doctor and patient. 9. A) 1:30. C) 2:00 B) 1:40. D) 3:00 10. A) It’s going to snow. C) The man doesn’t like snowing. B) It has already snowed. D) The weather report is right. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 recorded conversations. After each conversation, there are some recoded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken twice. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the four 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
Conversation 1 11. A)At 6: 40 a.m C)At 6: 20 am B)At7: 20 a.m D)At 7: 40 am 12. A)They read books together. C) They play games B)They eat supper. D) They watch TV. Conversation 2 13. A)He is not in B)He can' t come to th C) He is on another line D)He doesnt want to answer the call 14. A) Peter Jones C)Nick Johnson B)Bill Jackson D)Mike Jason 15. A)To tell Mr. Strong he is going to leave B) To tell Mr Strong that he will call late C) To ask Mr. Strong to visit him D)To ask Mr. Strong to call him later 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 Titing. Now the passage will begin Once you are hired as a company employee, you will likely have business cards. A business card is printed with your name, title, company, address and 16: Presenting a business card can provide 17 and help to make a favorable business impression. For example, when you arrive for a business interview, give the secretary your card pronounce your name clearly, and 18 your business purpose. Sit 19 until the person you want to see arrives or you are told what to do. When you leave, 20 that you thank the secretary for any help she has given you Part l Vocabulary structure (15%) Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section. You o) ou are required to complete each sentence 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 21. If you like joining us, please let me know. A feel B look C seem D are 22. It was in that ho A that B C where D. which 23. I will stay with you there is a room free
Conversation 1 11. A) At 6:40 a.m. C) At 6:20 a.m. B) At 7:20 a.m. D) At 7:40 a.m. 12. A) They read books together. C) They play games. B) They eat supper. D) They watch TV. Conversation 2 13. A) He is not in. B) He can’t come to the telephone. C) He is on another line. D) He doesn’t want to answer the call. 14. A) Peter Jones. C) Nick Johnson. B) Bill Jackson. D) Mike Jason. 15. A) To tell Mr. Strong he is going to leave. B) To tell Mr. Strong that he will call later. C) To ask Mr. Strong to visit him. D) To ask Mr. Strong to call him later. 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. Once you are hired as a company employee, you will likely have business cards. A business card is printed with your name, title, company, address and 16 . Presenting a business card can provide 17 and help to make a favorable business impression. For example, when you arrive for a business interview, give the secretary your card, pronounce your name clearly, and 18 your business purpose. Sit 19 until the person you want to see arrives or you are told what to do. When you leave, 20 that you thank the secretary for any help she has given you. Part II Vocabulary & Structure (15%) Section A (10%) Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section. You are required to complete each sentence 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. 21. If you ____ like joining us, please let me know. A. feel B. look C. seem D. are 22. It was in that house _____ he was born. A. that B. who C. where D. which 23. I will stay with you _______ there is a room free
far as B as lot D. in case 24. He came all the way to China for promoting friendship for making money. A. other than B. more than C. better than d. rather than 25. People call a very cold winter a winter A stil B harsh C steal D. stick 26. When he looked on those days, he real ized his mistake A back B after C about D down 27. He just wants to do it A. in his own way B by the way C in the way D. all the way 28. He thought it a shame to live on his inheritance making a living for himself A. more than B. all but C. instead of D. as to 29. Dont take for granted that everything foreign is infallible A. this B them C that D. it 30. The bully' s threatening remarks frightened the child A to cry B into crying C crying D cry 31. He blamed me neglect of duty A for D 32. I had to pay ten dollars for this book. I hope it's A worthy it B worth them C worthy them D worth it 33. The firm the new product with a big advertising campaign A explored B launched C devised D derived 34. It may be so in theory, but how will it work A in existence B in advance C in turn D. in practice 35. Poverty deprived the children the opportunity to be educated A of B for C D 36. Language is a city, to the bui every human being brought a stone A it B that C which d. this 37. I wish I could do something for all the kindness i have received from you A. in addition B. in return C. in condition d. in consideration 38. The project has to be stopped if problems keep A arising B raising C rising D. arriving 39. To keep society in good order, it is necessary that everybody the laws A obey B obeys C obey D obeying holds this viP card can buy things in our store at a certain discount A. The one B Anyone C Who D. Whoever Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill each blank with the proper form of the words given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer sheet
A. as far as B. as long as C. so far as D. in case 24. He came all the way to China for promoting friendship ______ for making money. A. other than B. more than C. better than D. rather than 25. People call a very cold winter a ______ winter. A. still B. harsh C. steal D. stick 26. When he looked ____ on those days, he realized his mistake. A. back B. after C. about D. down 27. He just wants to do it _______. A. in his own way B. by the way C. in the way D. all the way 28. He thought it a shame to live on his inheritance _______ making a living for himself. A. more than B. all but C. instead of D. as to 29. Don’t take ___ for granted that everything foreign is infallible. A. this B. them C. that D. it 30. The bully’s threatening remarks frightened the child ______. A. to cry B. into crying C. crying D. cry 31. He blamed me _____ neglect of duty. A. for B. to C. on D. by 32. I had to pay ten dollars for this book. I hope it’s ______. A. worthy it B. worth them C. worthy them D. worth it 33. The firm _____ the new product with a big advertising campaign. A. explored B. launched C. devised D. derived 34. It may be so in theory, but how will it work _______? A. in existence B. in advance C. in turn D. in practice 35. Poverty deprived the children _____ the opportunity to be educated. A. of B. for C. in D. at 36. Language is a city, to the building of ______ every human being brought a stone. A. it B. that C. which D. this 37. I wish I could do something _______ for all the kindness I have received from you. A. in addition B. in return C. in condition D. in consideration 38. The project has to be stopped if problems keep _____ like this. A. arising B. raising C. rising D. arriving 39. To keep society in good order, it is necessary that everybody ____ the laws. A. obey B. obeys C. obeyed D. obeying 40. ____ holds this VIP card can buy things in our store at a certain discount. A. The one B. Anyone C. Who D. Whoever Section B (5%) Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill each blank with the proper form of the words given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet
41. The Chief felt thoroughly lost in the 42. He felt excite)when he heard that he had passed the exam 43. She is not used to (send )e-mail 44. The novelist is a highly (imagine) person 45. Professor Simon has finished (correct)our test papers 46. To keep a (balance) diet is essential for good health 47. I,'m very sorry for what I have done. I am(regret) 48. She takes an (active) part in local politics 49. We all have our little( weak) 50. What a(fun)story you have told us Part ll Reading Comprehension 35%) Section a (10%) Directions: After reading the following passages, you will find some questions or unfinished statements. 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 Questions 51-55 are based on the following passage Passage 1 The West has begun to take more notice of the East. The fifth volume of an enormous work re-assessing the Chinese contribution to science and technology is to be published next year. The first volume, which was published twenty years ago, set the tone for whole work. In it, evidence was given to show that many inventions which, until then, western historians had claimed for Europe, were made first in China. The attempt to rewrite the intellectual history of the world was not received without protest by some famous historians who were skeptical at first. Chinas invention of paper, printing, the magnetic compass and gunpowder has never been disputed, but this new history has added advanced bridge design, mechanical clocks, paddle boats and many other inventions to In the four volumes published so far no attempt has been made to explain why China has not kept up with the West in science and technology in modern times. It is probable that the answer is to be found in the social and economic history of China, where a static(#. E H society under a relatively kind ruling of scholars contrasts with the potentially revolutionary and dynamic society of the West at the end of the Middle Ages. In recent years, the Chinese government has been making every effort to catch up with the West again, and there is little doubt that the gap is being reduced year by year. But will China avoid the West's mistakes? 51. So far, how many volumes of the book have been published A. Five C. Three B. Four 52. The first volume was published
41. The Chief felt thoroughly lost in the ______ (crowd) streets of London. 42. He felt _____ (excite) when he heard that he had passed the exam. 43. She is not used to _____ (send) e-mail. 44. The novelist is a highly _____ (imagine) person. 45. Professor Simon has finished _____ (correct) our test papers. 46. To keep a _____ (balance) diet is essential for good health. 47. I’m very sorry for what I have done. I am _____ (regret). 48. She takes an _____ (active) part in local politics. 49. We all have our little _____ (weak). 50. What a ____ (fun) story you have told us! Part III Reading Comprehension (35%) Section A (10%) Directions: After reading the following passages, you will find some questions or unfinished statements. 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. Questions 51-55 are based on the following passage Passage 1 The West has begun to take more notice of the East. The fifth volume of an enormous work re-assessing the Chinese contribution to science and technology is to be published next year. The first volume, which was published twenty years ago, set the tone for whole work. In it, evidence was given to show that many inventions which, until then, western historians had claimed for Europe, were made first in China. The attempt to rewrite the intellectual history of the world was not received without protest by some famous historians who were skeptical at first. China’s invention of paper, printing, the magnetic compass and gunpowder has never been disputed, but this new history has added advanced bridge design, mechanical clocks, paddle boats and many other inventions to the list. In the four volumes published so far no attempt has been made to explain why China has not kept up with the West in science and technology in modern times. It is probable that the answer is to be found in the social and economic history of China, where a static (静态的) society under a relatively kind ruling of scholars contrasts with the potentially revolutionary and dynamic society of the West at the end of the Middle Ages. In recent years, the Chinese government has been making every effort to catch up with the West again, and there is little doubt that the gap is being reduced year by year. But will China avoid the West’s mistakes? 51. So far, how many volumes of the book have been published? A. Five. C. Three. B. Four. D. None. 52. The first volume was published _________
ten years ago C. fry D. twenty years ago 53 In Paragraph 1, the word"skeptical "means A doubtful B. worried 54. Which of the following is NOT MENTIONED in the passage? A Gunpowder C. Paddle boats B Needle 55. The best title for this passage is A. China's Inventions B. Comparisons between the East and the West C. China Is Catching Up D. Situations in china Questions 56-60 are based on the following passage 2 Throughout history, people have been interested in knowing how language first began, but no he knows exactly where or how this happened. However, we do know a lot about languages of today and also the languages of earlier speakers. English, Russian and Spanish are also spoken by many millions of people. On the other hand, some languages in the world have less than one hundred speakers. Languages are always changing. The English today is very different from the English of 500 years ago. In time, some languages become more important and others become less important. Some even die out completely. About 1, 000 years ago English was a little-known relative of German spoken on one of the borders(igr)of Europe 56 exactly where and how A. We do know C. We did know B Scientists know D. No one knows 57. Languages may be at different periods of history A. very different C exactly the same B about the same D. difficult 58. There are perhaps some languages spoken in the world today A. just the same as they were 500 years ago C in the way the earlier speakers used D. by less than one hundred people A will become more important C. will change with time B will become less important D. will die out completely 60. About 1,000 years ago, German was
A. ten years ago C. five years ago B. last year D. twenty years ago 53. In Paragraph 1, the word “skeptical” means ________. A. doubtful C. sad B. worried D. angry 54. Which of the following is NOT MENTIONED in the passage? A. Gunpowder. C. Paddle boats. B. Needles. D. Bridge design. 55. The best title for this passage is __________. A. China’s Inventions B. Comparisons between the East and the West C. China Is Catching Up D. Situations in China Questions 56-60 are based on the following passage Passage 2 Throughout history, people have been interested in knowing how language first began, but no one knows exactly where or how this happened. However, we do know a lot about languages of today and also the languages of earlier speakers. English, Russian and Spanish are also spoken by many millions of people. On the other hand, some languages in the world have less than one hundred speakers. Languages are always changing. The English today is very different from the English of 500 years ago. In time, some languages become more important and others become less important. Some even die out completely. About 1,000 years ago English was a little-known relative of German spoken on one of the borders (边界) of Europe. 56. ________ exactly where and how languages first began. A. We do know C. We did know B. Scientists know D. No one knows 57. Languages may be ________ at different periods of history. A. very different C. exactly the same B. about the same D. difficult 58. There are perhaps some languages spoken ________ in the world today. A. just the same as they were 500 years ago B. in the unchanged way C. in the way the earlier speakers used D. by less than one hundred people 59. In time, all languages ________. A. will become more important C. will change with time B. will become less important D. will die out completely 60. About 1,000 years ago, German was ________
A spoken by the English C. as important as English B. more important than English D less important than English (7.5%) Directions: The following is an introduction of access to libraries in the United States. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it(61-65 ). You should write your answers briefly on the Answer Sheet correspondingly Most libraries require you to register before you are allowed to borrow any of their materials This means you will probably be asked to fill out and sign a registration card. When you do this, you are not only giving the library your name and address for their files, you are also signing an greement. The agreement says, basically, that you will obey the rules of the librar Once you are registered, you will be issued a library, or borrowers card. Each time you check out,that is, officially borrow something from the library, you will have to present this card to the librarians You usually check out and return borrowed materials at the same desk. The library staff member at this desk will take your card and stamped the book card with a date. This is the date by which you are expected to return the materials to the library, so others can have the chance of Some libraries charge a fine for each day a library book is overdue. There are also other fines for books returned damaged or written in. Should you lose a library book, you may be required to pay the library the amount it was worth How to borrow books Registration: fill out 6/ Return books: 64 by the librarian with a date Fines: A)if the book is overdue B)if the book is C)if the book is written in Section C 10%) Directions: The following are some expressions for arrangements and plans in business. After reading them, you are required to find the chinese equivalents in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet(66-75) A---to be absent B---to confirm the flight C---to attend the meeting D---to cancel the reservation E---to reserve the hotel F---to give the permission G---to fix a time H---to make a presentation ---to make an appointment J---to be present
A. spoken by the English C. as important as English B. more important than English D. less important than English Section B (7.5%) Directions: The following is an introduction of access to libraries in the United States. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (61-65). You should write your answers briefly on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Most libraries require you to register before you are allowed to borrow any of their materials. This means you will probably be asked to fill out and sign a registration card. When you do this, you are not only giving the library your name and address for their files, you are also signing an agreement. The agreement says, basically, that you will obey the rules of the library. Once you are registered, you will be issued a library, or borrower’s card. Each time you check out, that is, officially borrow something from the library, you will have to present this card to the librarians. You usually check out and return borrowed materials at the same desk. The library staff member at this desk will take your card and stamped the book card with a date. This is the date by which you are expected to return the materials to the library, so others can have the chance of borrowing it. Some libraries charge a fine for each day a library book is overdue. There are also other fines for books returned damaged or written in. Should you lose a library book, you may be required to pay the library the amount it was worth. How to Borrow Books Registration: fill out 61 sign 62 Check-out: present 63 Return books: 64 by the librarian with a date Fines: A) if the book is overdue B) if the book is 65 C) if the book is written in Section C (10%) Directions: The following are some expressions for arrangements and plans in business. After reading them, you are required to find the Chinese equivalents in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet (66-75). A ---to be absent B ---to confirm the flight C ---to attend the meeting D ---to cancel the reservation E ---to reserve the hotel F ---to give the permission G ---to fix a time H ---to make a presentation I ---to make an appointment J ---to be present
ody M---to finalize details O---to choose a location P---to receive the feedback Example:(M)把细节部分最后定下来O出席会议 66()和某人联系 67()邀请代表团 68()接受反馈意见69()缺席 作介绍 71()确认飞机 72()定预算 73()预定住所 )取消预定 75()选择地点 Section d (7.5%) Directions: The following is an advertisement on the internet in the form of a letter. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (76-80). You should write your answers in no more than 3 words on the Answer Sheet correspondingly Dear Friends, Do you like learning English? I hope so. Of course, learning a language isn't easy. That's why Studio Classroom and Let's Talk in English are here! We want to help you discover the joys of learning English Take some time to browse(D)around our site. We've added links to several very useful description of each site and then visit the ones that sound interesting to you! -ONLINE! Read the Websites (F tt )where you can actually learn and practice your English You can also hear Studio Classroom and Let's Talk in English teaching programs on the Internet. When you visit the SinaNet Website, you can read our monthly articles and listen to our programs. Be sure to read the instructions on SinaNet about how to download(F#X)Ra player Then you'll be able to hear Studio Classroom and Let's Talk in English through the Web Thanks for coming to our Website. Please write to us if we can help you in any way. Remember Were your"FRIEND FOR LIFE" Your friend 76. In what way will Studio Classroom and Let's Talk in English help English learners? To help them enjoy 77. How can learners of English choose the websites of their interest before visiting ther They can first read the 78. How can one learn English on the SinaNet? By reading and listening to the programs 79. What should you do if you are going to download Ra player? You should look at the on the website
K ---to contact somebody L ---to decide on a budget M ---to finalize details N ---to invite delegates O ---to choose a location P ---to receive the feedback Example: (M) 把细节部分最后定下来 (C)出席会议 66. ( ) 和某人联系 67 ( )邀请代表团 68( )接受反馈意见 69 ( )缺席 70 ( )作介绍 71 ( )确认飞机 72 ( )定预算 73 ( )预定住所 74 ( )取消预定 75 ( )选择地点 Section D (7.5%) Directions: The following is an advertisement on the Internet in the form of a letter. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (76-80). You should write your answers in no more than 3 words on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Dear Friends, Do you like learning English? I hope so. Of course, learning a language isn't easy. That's why Studio Classroom and Let's Talk in English are here! We want to help you discover the joys of learning English! Take some time to browse (浏览) around our site. We've added links to several very useful Websites (网址 ) where you can actually learn and practice your English --- ONLINE! Read the description of each site and then visit the ones that sound interesting to you. You can also hear Studio Classroom and Let's Talk in English teaching programs on the Internet. When you visit the SinaNet Website, you can read our monthly articles and listen to our programs. Be sure to read the instructions on SinaNet about how to download (下载) RA player. Then you'll be able to hear Studio Classroom and Let's Talk in English through the Web! Thanks for coming to our Website. Please write to us if we can help you in any way. Remember: We're your "FRIEND FOR LIFE"! Your friend, International Director 76. In what way will Studio Classroom and Let's Talk in English help English learners? To help them enjoy . 77. How can learners of English choose the websites of their interest before visiting them? They can first read the ________________________ of each website. 78. How can one learn English on the SinaNet? By reading _ and listening to the programs. 79. What should you do if you are going to download RA player? You should look at the _ on the Website
80. What is introduced in this advertising letter" A very useful called SinaNet Part m\ Translation (15%) Section a Directions: Translate the following sentences into Chinese. Translations should be written on the Answer sheet 81. The road to the Olympics, "he said, "leads to no city, no country. It goes far beyond Ney or Moscow, Ancient Greece or Nazi Germany. The road to the Olympics leads ----in the end the best within us” 82. A friend in China is someone who, sensing that you are in need in some way, offers to assist you without waiting to be asked. In China there are few limits on what you can ask or expect of a friend Section b Directions: Translate the following sentences into English. You are required to use the words in the brackets Translations should be written on the answer sheet 83.什么都无法取代亲密朋友之间的友谊。( replace) 84.我将对她好一点免得她决意要离开我。(lest) 85.中国正在贸易方面同其它国家竞争。( compete Part v (15%) Directions: In this part you are required to write a letter according to the following instructions given in Chinese 假如你获悉你的一位大学同学在毕业后工作仅一年,就被提升为公司的销售部经理,你写信 表示祝贺。内容包括 1)消息的来源:2)表示高兴和祝贺 3)建议搞一次同学聚会来表示庆贺:4)建议:时间,地点等
80. What is introduced in this advertising letter? A very useful called SinaNet. Part IV Translation (15%) Section A Directions: Translate the following sentences into Chinese. Translations should be written on the Answer Sheet. 81. “The road to the Olympics,” he said, “leads to no city, no country. It goes far beyond New York or Moscow, Ancient Greece or Nazi Germany. The road to the Olympics leads ----in the end ----to the best within us.” 82. A friend in China is someone who, sensing that you are in need in some way, offers to assist you without waiting to be asked. In China there are few limits on what you can ask or expect of a friend. Section B Directions: Translate the following sentences into English. You are required to use the words in the brackets. Translations should be written on the Answer Sheet. 83. 什么都无法取代亲密朋友之间的友谊。(replace) 84.我将对她好一点免得她决意要离开我。(lest) 85. 中国正在贸易方面同其它国家竞争。(compete) Part V Writing (15%) Directions: In this part you are required to write a letter according to the following instructions given in Chinese. 假如你获悉你的一位大学同学在毕业后工作仅一年,就被提升为公司的销售部经理,你写信 表示祝贺。内容包括: 1) 消息的来源; 2)表示高兴和祝贺; 3) 建议搞一次同学聚会来表示庆贺; 4) 建议:时间,地点等