2021吉林资格英语考试模拟卷（4）.docx

2021吉林资格英语考试模拟卷（4）本卷共分为1大题50小题，作答时间为180分钟，总分100分，60分及格。一、单项选择题（共50题，每题2分。每题的备选项中，只有一个最符合题意） 1.How long will the group stay at City HallA(A) Two hours.B(B) Three hours.C(C) Four hours.D(D) Five hours 2. Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences. Four answer choices are given below each of the sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. Questions 141-143 refer to the following memorandum. From: Cheryl Milkov To: Gary Bauers Re: Vacation tasks I have approved your request to take a vacation from December 20 to January 3. Please take care of the following before you leave. 1. For safety reasons,U (141) /U all floor heaters and appliances, such as coffeemakers, in your office. Turn off the lights and the computer. Close all windows. 2. Turn in your annual report to me. It should be U (142) /U three and five pages in length. Make sure to make a photocopy for yourself. 3. U (143) /U your timesheet to the payroll office. 4. Ask a co-worker to respond to your urgent phone calls. Leave a message on your voicemail system with your co-workers phone number and your return date. 5. Add an "out-of-office message" to your e-mail system. A(A) SubmissionB(B) SubmissiveC(C) SubmitsD(D) Submit 3.Questions 144-146 refer to the following advertisement. How would you like to save 50% on a rental car Contact National Car Rental today! You pay just half the usual rate on weekend rentals of compact cars. What a deal! But you have to hurry! This special U (144) /U is available only for a short time. National Car Rental also has luxury cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles, and all are U (145) /U with air-conditioning, a radio, and a CD player. With offices at every major airport and in neighborhoods throughout the city, there is always a National Car Rental location close to you. Renting a car from us is easy. Call now to reserve your U (146) /Uand be sure to ask about the 50% discount. Note that this discount does not include insurance and is only available on certain weekends. Just go to our website to find the National Car Rental office closest to you! A(A) suiteB(B) vehicleC(C) voucherD(D) accommodation 4.How will the weather be tomorrow afternoonA(A) Windy.B(B) Snowy.C(C) Sunny.D(D) Rainy. 5.What day is the bookstore closedA(A) Saturday and Sunday.B(B) Sunday only.C(C) Sunday and Monday.D(D) Monday only. 6.Who can go to the head of the lineA(A) People with passports.B(B) People with tickets.C(C) People with small bags.D(D) People with small children. 7.What spaces are reserved for managementA(A) Yellow.B(B) Blue.C(C) White.D(D) Any space. 8. Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. Questions 153-155 refer to the following chart. CROWDING THE PLANET This chart shows how much the worlds population grew between 1900 and 2000, and how much experts believe it will grow by 2025. The numbers are in billions. What was the world population in 1950 A(A) Half a billionB(B) 2 billionC(C) 2.5 billionD(D) 5 billion 9.Questions 150-152 refer to the following brochure. Checklist for Starting Your Own Business Are you thinking of starting your own business Before you come up with a name and register your business, its important to do a bit of homework. While most people think that starting a business is one of the most difficult things to do, this is actually not true. It is fairly easy to get a business started. The difficult part is keeping a business running, especially for the first few years, U (150) /U off on the right foot is very important, however. This brochure will help you launch your business by following these steps. Preparation: This section U (151) /U you through the brainstorming process and helps you write a business plan. Learn to start thinking like an entrepreneur. Hiring: Who can you trust to help you run a business Here we will discuss the pros and cons of employing family and friends. Maintaining Control: So youve got your business name and youve hired your staff. Now, you need to let everyone know who is boss and how U (152) /U going to run. Expanding: Youre following the plan and everything is going great. Are you ready to take your business to the next level Its time to make a profit. A(A) StartB(B) StartingC(C) To startD(D) You start 10.Questions 147-149 refer to the following memorandum. From: Jun Oh, Benefits Manager To: Marcus Mains Re: Special Retirement Opportunity Thank you for requesting information about the Early Retirement Program. Please review these requirements. If you qualify, act quickly. Applications are due December 1. Early Retirement Program 1. Employees must meet these U (147) /U: · Be age 50 with 20 years of employment at this company. · OR have 25 years of employment at this company (age is not a factor). (Retirement funds are reduced by 2% for each year that you are under age 55.) 2.U (148) /U employees should apply by December 1, 20_. The retirement program U (149) /U on January 1, 20_. 3. Attend a workshop to learn more. E-mail my office to request the workshop schedule. A(A) requirementsB(B) colleaguesC(C) deadlinesD(D) advisors 11.Questions 170-171 refer to the following announcement. Responding to the needs of an aging population, Health Network, Inc. of Melbourne and Futura Computing of Perth Amboy have agreed to cooperate in the development of handheld, computerized products to help the elderly monitor their health. It is widely accepted in the health-care field that patients who participate in monitoring their health status enjoy healthier lives. They are more aware of the factors affecting their health and are better-informed participants in making decisions regarding their health care. It is expected that these products will go a long way toward improving the health of senior citizens. The cost of these products to the individual consumer will be covered under most insurance plans. They will be made available free or at reduced cost to low-income senior citizens who qualify according to government guidelines. Who would most likely read this announcement A(A) LawyersB(B) Health-care professionalsC(C) Word processorsD(D) Teachers 12.Questions 162-165 refer to the following announcement. San Juan Academy has developed a unique approach to dealing with underachieving students. Instead of doling out punishment for incomplete assignments, or assigning extra hours of tutoring for bad grades, the academy provides failing students with a reward. Through the Computers for Success program, San Juan Academy students who fall behind their classmates in reading and mathematics are given their own computers. For nine weeks, the students get to keep a personal computer with a printer and software in their homes. They can work and play with the computer whenever they like and as often as they like. Is this a prize for being bad in school "It may look that way to an outsider," says school principal Edna Seymour, "but this approach is actually well backed up by research. Studies show that students who are computer literate do much better in school. The figures rise for students who actually have a computer at home, and are even higher for students from homes where most of the family members are comfortable using a computer." Because of this, when a student is given a computer to take home, families are encouraged to get into the act, too. Students in the Computers for Success program are required, together with their parents and siblings, to attend a weekend computer seminar. This way everyone in the family becomes familiar with the use of the computer. This is an investment in the students educational future. "It is widely accepted that parental involvement makes all the difference in a childs school success," says Principal Seymour. "We are extending that idea to involve families in our computer literacy program. As part of that program, we make it possible for families to buy refurbished computers at an affordable price. Many of our families have already taken advantage of this opportunity. On the whole, we have been very pleased with the Computers for Success program." Which of the following is NOT part of the program A(A) Software programsB(B) A printerC(C) A personal computerD(D) Textbooks 13.Questions 166-169 refer to the following article. We most often think of communication as talking, but it commonly occurs in other forms as well. In addition to words, communication can occur in the form of pictures or through actions. When we speak or write, we are using words to communicate our ideas and feelings. It is essential for people to use words effectively in order to communicate clearly. Although words may seem straightforward, they are as subject to misinterpretation as any other form of communication. Pictures can be a quite powerful form of communication. You will understand this if you think of any great work of art. Businesses can successfully use pictures in posters, charts, signs, and packaging. When combining words and pictures, the design should be carefully planned out. The pictures used on posters and charts, as well as in brochures and advertisements, should complement rather than conflict with the words. Action is an important form of communication that we are often unaware of. As the adage says, "Actions speak louder than words." This medium is most important when dealing face-to-face with employees, colleagues, and clients. A frown, a handshake, a wink, and even silence all have meaning and people will attach significance to these actions. Just as it is important to choose our words carefully, it is also important to be aware of our actions and of how they may be perceived by others. What is the main topic of the article A(A) MarketingB(B) CommunicationC(C) ActionsD(D) Businesses 14.Questions 156-158 refer to the following article. When a position becomes vacant, finding a new employee with the skill-set and personality that suit the needs of that particular workplace is a challenge that many companies face. First, the company must outline the tasks and responsibilities involved in the position to be filled. A careful analysis of these will help the company define what skills, abilities, and knowledge an Often it is the process of writing the job description and vacancy announcement that helps the company define the qualities they seek in a new employee. Once the requirements of the position are defined, the next challenge is to find the person who can meet those requirements. One of the most common ways to locate a qualified person to fill a vacant position is to look within the organization itself. Is anyone currently working for the company who could do the job This is often the best way to find qualified people. They are already known to the company, have been successful in it, and are familiar with its people, procedures, and policies. If there is no available person within the company who is qualified to fill the vacancy, then someone must be sought outside the organization. Some of the most common sources of new employees are educational institutions such as high schools, junior colleges, four-year colleges, and universities. Companies also use newspapers and industry association newsletters to help locate job applicants. What is this article about A(A) Reading newspapersB(B) Hiring employeesC(C) Protecting the organizationD(D) Going to high school 15.Questions 159-161 refer to the following announcement. AERONAUTIC SYSTEMS, INC., the Berlin-based company also known as AeroSys, has made an agreement with three of the worlds major international airlines to provide a satellite system for voice and data communications, a company spokesperson announced last week. This agreement is a major leap forward for the company, which began operations just three years ago and has now gained the business of three of the airline industrys largest companies. The agreement with Skyways, Air One, and Travelers International will provide communications between aircraft and on-ground systems for operational control and air-traffic services. The agreement was signed last month, and AeroSys will begin providing services to the airlines before the end of the year. Where is AeroSys based A(A) In LondonB(B) In New YorkC(C) In BerlinD(D) In Tokyo 16.Questions 172-173 refer to the following announcement. Operation of Detroits trash incinerator, the largest in the nation, was halted last month, less than a year after it was put into service. The huge plant, which was designed to change waste into energy, had been hailed as an innovative means of putting trash to good use. However, soon after the plan began operating, unhealthy levels of mercury began to be detected in the air around the city. It was soon discovered that the culprit was the new incinerator. Entire neighborhoods were threatened by the toxins being discharged into the air. Environmental officials ordered the plant to be shut down last week. They say it is uncertain when, or even whether, the plant will reopen. According to the passage, why was the plant shut down A(A) There was too much trash.B(B) It was unhealthy.C(C) It was unable to convert waste into energy.D(D) It could not be regulated. 17. Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. Questions 153-155 refer to the following chart. CROWDING THE PLANET This chart shows how much the worlds population grew between 1900 and 2000, and how much experts believe it will grow by 2025. The numbers are in billions. In what year did the population reach 4 billion A(A) 1900B(B