Final-term Test Paper A Band 4 Students of Year 2006, 2007-01-16 Part I.Listening Comprehension (30%) Section A.Listen to the passage and decide whether each of the statements followed is true or False.Put T for truth and F for false on the ANSWER SHEET. 1.Individual property right in the American economy covers material and cultural aspects. 2.The American economy is featured as a pure capitalist society. 3.The government takes as its most significant role declaring wars. 4.American government is exclusively responsible for constructing roads and canals. 5.The government power in business interference seems to be gaining. Section B.Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the words and expressions.(practice 5) In this section,you will hear a passage three times.When the passage is read for the first time,you should listen carefully for it general idea.When the passage is read for the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from Ito 8 with the exact words you have just heard.For blanks numbered from 9 to 11,you are required to fill in the missing information.For these blanks,you
Final-term Test Paper A Band 4 Students of Year 2006, 2007—01—16 Part I. Listening Comprehension (30%) Section A. Listen to the passage and decide whether each of the statements followed is true or False. Put T for truth and F for false on the ANSWER SHEET. 1. Individual property right in the American economy covers material and cultural aspects. 2. The American economy is featured as a pure capitalist society. 3. The government takes as its most significant role declaring wars. 4. American government is exclusively responsible for constructing roads and canals. 5. The government power in business interference seems to be gaining. Section B. Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the words and expressions. (practice 5) In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for it general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 1to 8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 9 to 11, you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you
can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words.Finally,when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written. The following is an excerpt from "guide for study in the United States.” (1) _students should bear in mind that housing will be an expensive item in their budget,approaching in (2) the cost of tuition and food.In general,the amount that a student spends for housing should be held to (3) one-fifth or one-fourth of the total (4) for living expenses (as opposed to educational expenses,such as tuition and fees).If the amount spent for housing reaches one-third of the total budget for living expenses,the student is (5) spending too much; however,if it drops to one-sixth,it is possible that the (6) are unsafe,unhealthy,and possibly illegal. For (7) information on local housing (8) students should contact the housing office and or the foreign student advisor of the institution that has admitted them.(9) because public transportation in many towns and cities in the United States is simply not adequate or convenient. (10) the housing office of the institution;bulletin boards located in dormitories,cafeterias,libraries,etc.on the campus;the "for rent"columns of campus or community newspapers;fellow students
can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. The following is an excerpt from “guide for study in the United States.” (1) ______ students should bear in mind that housing will be an expensive item in their budget, approaching in (2) ______ the cost of tuition and food. In general, the amount that a student spends for housing should be held to (3) ____________ one-fifth or one-fourth of the total (4) __________ for living expenses (as opposed to educational expenses, such as tuition and fees). If the amount spent for housing reaches one-third of the total budget for living expenses, the student is (5) _________ spending too much; however, if it drops to one-sixth, it is possible that the (6)________ are unsafe, unhealthy, and possibly illegal. For (7) _________ information on local housing (8) ________, students should contact the housing office and / or the foreign student advisor of the institution that has admitted them. (9) ________________________________________________________, because public transportation in many towns and cities in the United States is simply not adequate or convenient. (10) _______________________________________________; the housing office of the institution; bulletin boards located in dormitories, cafeterias, libraries, etc. on the campus; the “for rent” columns of campus or community newspapers; fellow students
who attend the institution;and a host family in the community.(11) Section C.You will hear 3 short passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A,B,C and D 1.A.Dr.Jarvik's studies on mental functioning of the twins. B.The explanation of what causes the mental decline. C.A person's mind decline has nothing to do with aging. D.The difference between middle-aged and older person. 2.A.The study of the mind and how it influences behavior. B.The stud of disease of the mind in modern society. C.The study of mental functioning of old people. D.The study of similarities of identical twins. 3.A.They lost a little ability to reason over the years. B.Their reaction speed slowed down with age. C.Their memory was not as good as it used to be. D.Their minds became a bit more active with age. 4.A.The older person is in a bad mood. B.The older person's health is getting worse. C.The older person is really an old man. D.The older person has suffered a lot with nervous tension. Passage 2
who attend the institution; and a host family in the community. (11) _______________________________________________________. Section C. You will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. 1. A. Dr. Jarvik’s studies on mental functioning of the twins. B. The explanation of what causes the mental decline. C. A person’s mind decline has nothing to do with aging. D. The difference between middle-aged and older person. 2. A. The study of the mind and how it influences behavior. B. The stud of disease of the mind in modern society. C. The study of mental functioning of old people. D. The study of similarities of identical twins. 3. A. They lost a little ability to reason over the years. B. Their reaction speed slowed down with age. C. Their memory was not as good as it used to be. D. Their minds became a bit more active with age. 4. A. The older person is in a bad mood. B. The older person’s health is getting worse. C. The older person is really an old man. D. The older person has suffered a lot with nervous tension. Passage 2
5.A.He wanted to fill out an application. B.He had decided to buy a life insurance policy. C.He took great interest in the insurance company. D.He wanted to get some information about life insurance. 6.A.He had got no idea about the policies. B.He mad up his mind not to buy the policy. C.He decided to postpone making a decision. D.He was going to make an appointment with Dr.Luther. 7.A.He realized he should have bought the policy 3 months ago. B.He realized that he should not have phoned the agent without a second thought. C.He realized that life insurance is just a swindle. D.He realized that he should have told the agent that he did not want the policy. Passage 3 8.A.children B.groups of 14 people. C.some teenagers.D.More than 14 young people. 9.A.Because there are many guides in big cities ready to help you. B.because travel agencies employ policemen to lead travelers to the right place. C.because package tours include everything in relation to traveling. D.because there are many travel books and guidebooks for every spot in the world
5. A. He wanted to fill out an application. B. He had decided to buy a life insurance policy. C. He took great interest in the insurance company. D. He wanted to get some information about life insurance. 6. A. He had got no idea about the policies. B. He mad up his mind not to buy the policy. C. He decided to postpone making a decision. D. He was going to make an appointment with Dr. Luther. 7. A. He realized he should have bought the policy 3 months ago. B. He realized that he should not have phoned the agent without a second thought. C. He realized that life insurance is just a swindle. D. He realized that he should have told the agent that he did not want the policy. Passage 3 8. A. children B. groups of 14 people. C. some teenagers. D. More than 14 young people. 9. A. Because there are many guides in big cities ready to help you. B. because travel agencies employ policemen to lead travelers to the right place. C. because package tours include everything in relation to traveling. D. because there are many travel books and guidebooks for every spot in the world
10.A.Thomas Cook and Son. B.The American Express Company. C.The Northern American Travel agencies. D.The American Automobile Association. Part II.Expressions and Structures (20%) Section A:Complete the sentences by choosing the appropriate expressions from the list given below.The word chosen can be used only once.Do change the forms when necessary. arouse, confrontation, intense, conscience, espouse, inhibit compete, transform, skepticism, exploit, margin capture 1.The legal dispute over the capital punishment has resulted in quarrels,possibly leading to horrible between the two rivaling political parties. 2.Many scientists remain about the value of this research program. 3.When the screcracy was disclosed,the demonstrators were greatly and agitated into organized riots. 4.Japanese firms have over 60%of the electronics market. 5.It is simply impossible in the traditional view that and money-making can reinforce each other in business dealings. 6.If English is opted for only as a common tool of communication
10. A. Thomas Cook and Son. B. The American Express Company. C. The Northern American Travel agencies. D. The American Automobile Association. Part II. Expressions and Structures (20%) Section A: Complete the sentences by choosing the appropriate expressions from the list given below. The word chosen can be used only once. Do change the forms when necessary. arouse, confrontation, intense, conscience, espouse, inhibit compete, transform, skepticism, exploit, margin capture 1. The legal dispute over the capital punishment has resulted in quarrels, possibly leading to horrible _____ between the two rivaling political parties. 2. Many scientists remain ______ about the value of this research program. 3. When the screcracy was disclosed, the demonstrators were greatly _____ and agitated into organized riots. 4. Japanese firms have ______ over 60% of the electronics market. 5. It is simply impossible in the traditional view that ______ and money-making can reinforce each other in business dealings. 6. If English is opted for only as a common tool of communication
it won't the thriving of the local culture. 7.The government has issued some guidelines on the controlled of ocean resources. 8.There is a point in claiming that human society is pushed in advance due to some crucial power between human world and animal world. 9.The election was won by a of only 200 votes. 10.In the last 20 years Korea has been into an advanced industrial power. Section B.Complete the following sentences by choosing from the alternatives supplied. 1.This course several different aspects of psychology. A.embraces B.hugs C.is involved D.engages 2.Peace talks haveover the question of reparation 款). A.broken up B.broken down C.broken in D.broken away 3.The new laptop from Toshiba will youa cool $2,000. A.set…apart B.set…down C.set…back D.set…in 4.Babies need a lot of sleep and this is particularly newborns. A.apply B.fit C.suitable D.true of 5.Since her divorce,she's become very about men. A.cynical B.critic C.crucial D
it won’t _____ the thriving of the local culture. 7. The government has issued some guidelines on the controlled _____ of ocean resources. 8. There is a point in claiming that human society is pushed in advance due to some crucial _____ power between human world and animal world. 9. The election was won by a ____ of only 200 votes. 10. In the last 20 years Korea has been ______ into an advanced industrial power. Section B. Complete the following sentences by choosing from the alternatives supplied. 1. This course ______ several different aspects of psychology. A. embraces B. hugs C. is involved D. engages 2. Peace talks have ______ over the question of reparation (赔 款). A. broken up B. broken down C. broken in D. broken away 3. The new laptop from Toshiba will ____ you ____ a cool $2,000. A. set…apart B. set…down C. set…back D. set…in 4. Babies need a lot of sleep and this is particularly ______ newborns. A. apply B. fit C. suitable D. true of 5. Since her divorce, she’s become very ____ about men. A. cynical B. critic C. crucial D
crossed 6.She has always been with the radical left. A.identity B.identical C.identification D.identified 7.The dealer takes a 20% on the sales he makes. A.committee B.compassion C.commission D.commitment 8.Dr.Young a great deal of respect as a surgeon. A.orders B.controls C.commands D.commences 9.Social workers have_ sexual abuse as a reason for the child's disappearance. A.excluded B.exempted C.exceeded D.expanded 10.Even her most admirers admit that Thatcher had her faults. A.fever B.fervent C.furious D. fertile 11.The police are war on drug pushers in the city. A.trigger B.leading to C.waging D.uphold 12.His remarks me because his words were so sharp. A.brought…upB.brought…forward C.brought…in D.brought·up short 13.Non-European immigrants have nearly70%of the whole immigrant populations in the present decade. A.taken off B.account for C.made up of D.count on
crossed 6. She has always been ______ with the radical left. A. identity B. identical C. identification D. identified 7. The dealer takes a 20% ______ on the sales he makes. A. committee B. compassion C. commission D. commitment 8. Dr. Young ____ a great deal of respect as a surgeon. A. orders B. controls C. commands D. commences 9. Social workers have ______ sexual abuse as a reason for the child’s disappearance. A. excluded B. exempted C. exceeded D. expanded 10. Even her most _____ admirers admit that Thatcher had her faults. A. fever B. fervent C. furious D. fertile 11. The police are _____ war on drug pushers in the city. A. trigger B. leading to C. waging D. uphold 12. His remarks ______ me _____ because his words were so sharp. A. brought… up B. brought…forward C. brought…in D. brought… up short 13. Non-European immigrants have nearly _____ 70% of the whole immigrant populations in the present decade. A. taken off B. account for C. made up of D. count on
14.This controversy has only been dealt with from the parental A.position B.point C.standpoint D. opinion 15.A series of body explosion have all hopes to bring back peace for the Middle east. A.undermined B.devalued C.corrupt D.fainted 16."I would scribble over the book giving away a chance of winning Oscar award.For the book is most precious gift I have ever received..” A.no more…than B.not more…than C.no longer…than D.not as…as 17.Computer technology doesn't match human mind in many ways, especially flexibility. A.as for B.in way of C.on terms with D.in terms of 18.Licensing organizations,performing-rights societies and other copyright groups have gathered up strength to their rights. A.enforce B.empower C.offend D.claim 19. that you won't be able to make up for the loss if you do not take serious precautions while going through the research. A.The chance is B.Possibility is C.Odds are D.Chances are 20.Animal behavior specialists have been collecting extensive
14. This controversy has only been dealt with from the parental _______. A. position B. point C. standpoint D. opinion 15. A series of body explosion have _______ all hopes to bring back peace for the Middle east. A. undermined B. devalued C. corrupt D. fainted 16. “I would _____ scribble over the book _____ giving away a chance of winning Oscar award. For the book is most precious gift I have ever received.” A. no more … than B. not more … than C. no longer … than D. not as … as 17. Computer technology doesn’t match human mind in many ways, especially _______ flexibility. A. as for B. in way of C. on terms with D. in terms of 18. Licensing organizations, performing-rights societies and other copyright groups have gathered up strength to ____ their rights. A. enforce B. empower C. offend D. claim 19. ______ that you won’t be able to make up for the loss if you do not take serious precautions while going through the research. A. The chance is B. Possibility is C. Odds are D. Chances are 20. Animal behavior specialists have been collecting extensive
evidence through researches to that animals do fall in love as humans do.Still they try to the general public that animal love is much similar to human love in its true and deep sense. A.justify,ensure B.ensure,convince C.assure,convict D.rationalize,assure Part III.Reading Comprehension (30%) Section A.Read the following passage very quickly and complete the tasks required as follows,and put your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. A.Put Y for yes,and N for Not correct according to the passage. 1.The greatest hindrance for business organizations is to maintain and enlarge profit margin. 2.The general customer response to business companies is one exhibiting disappointment. 3.I am justified in treating you badly for you have mistreated me previously. B.Complete the following statements by using the expressions from the passage. 4.The guiding principle derives from 5.Business people's sensitivity for customer need and feelings is likened to the functioning of
evidence through researches to _____ that animals do fall in love as humans do. Still they try to _____ the general public that animal love is much similar to human love in its true and deep sense. A. justify, ensure B. ensure, convince C. assure, convict D. rationalize, assure Part III. Reading Comprehension (30%) Section A. Read the following passage very quickly and complete the tasks required as follows, and put your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. A. Put Y for yes, and N for Not correct according to the passage. 1. The greatest hindrance for business organizations is to maintain and enlarge profit margin. 2. The general customer response to business companies is one exhibiting disappointment. 3. I am justified in treating you badly for you have mistreated me previously. B. Complete the following statements by using the expressions from the passage. 4. The guiding principle derives from ______ ______. 5. Business people’s sensitivity for customer need and feelings is likened to the functioning of _____ _______
C.Find the answer to the following question from the passage. Put the answer on the Answer Sheet. 6.What are the three principal rules that can help business organizations to achieve the goal? Rules in Business Ethics There is a saying in education:"I don't care how much you know,until I know how much you care.This advice could apply to any relationship.In fact,at the heart of a good relationship between customers and representatives of an organization is that the customers feel like the company really cares about them. When was the last time you encountered a business or government employee who you felt genuinely cared about your needs and demonstrated it by how you were served?Generally,it seems that most people do their job with a big button pinned to their shirt that says: “DILLIC?”This acronym stands for“Do I look like I care?”0f course,the answer most of the time is a resounding "NO!" We're going to give you three rules to live by if you want to improve your customer care.The first one is a good customer care rule that all organizations should adopt,and it is a variation of the Golden Rule:"Treat your customers the way you want to be treated.Do you want businesses and government offices you visit to care about your interests and needs?Then care about the customers you serve.Would you like to wait less in line,get your questions answered promptly,and know that any problems you might have will be resolved quickly?Then do the same thing for your customers
C. Find the answer to the following question from the passage. Put the answer on the Answer Sheet. 6. What are the three principal rules that can help business organizations to achieve the goal? Rules in Business Ethics There is a saying in education: “I don’t care how much you know, until I know how much you care.” This advice could apply to any relationship. In fact, at the heart of a good relationship between customers and representatives of an organization is that the customers feel like the company really cares about them. When was the last time you encountered a business or government employee who you felt genuinely cared about your needs and demonstrated it by how you were served? Generally, it seems that most people do their job with a big button pinned to their shirt that says: “DILLIC?” This acronym stands for “Do I look like I care?” Of course, the answer most of the time is a resounding “NO!” We’re going to give you three rules to live by if you want to improve your customer care. The first one is a good customer care rule that all organizations should adopt, and it is a variation of the Golden Rule: “Treat your customers the way you want to be treated.” Do you want businesses and government offices you visit to care about your interests and needs? Then care about the customers you serve. Would you like to wait less in line, get your questions answered promptly, and know that any problems you might have will be resolved quickly? Then do the same thing for your customers