2023年大学英语应用能力考试试卷最新版及超详细解析超详细解析答案5.pdf
Part I Cloze Test Directions:This part,numbered 1 to 15,is to test your grammar and vocabulary ability.Each of the blanks(N0.1 to No.15)is followed by four choices of suggested choices marked A),B),C)and D).Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.How do you draw the interest of a 4,500 kilogram elephant?You hit the elephant with a big I ,according to a zoo director in California.But is that a 2 way to treat the big,friendly animals?How zoos treat their elephants has led to a scientific 3 .Some scientists complain that zoos use 4 force to train the huge animals and get them 5 control.There are about 400 elephants in North American zoos,and wild animal parks.The 6 animals with their big trunks and ears and tusks delight children and 7 smiles from adults.8 hasnt 9 when an elephant has picked up a peanut quickly with its trunk from a trainer?But elephants arent in zoos just for entertainment.Elephants are 10 in Asia and Africa,and being raised in American zoos may be 11 to keep them 12.Elephants are different from most other zoo animals because they must be in touch with humans who take care of their feet,and 13 an elephant wants to be dominant(支配的).An elephant wants to control the 14 ,not on the contrary.Elephant keepers must make the animals obey them 15 they may be attacked by the elephants.But some scientists are worried that keepers are using too much force and are injuring elephants.Several zoos have recently been looked into because people said elephants were beaten with heavy sticks.Scientists are showing zoos how to make elephants behave without injuring them.If they succeed,children will be entertained by elephants for many more generations.1.A.sword B.knife C.whip D.stick 2.A.cruel B.kind C.surprising D.funny 3.A.research B.discussion C.argument D.quarrel 4.A.very much B.too much C.much too D.enough 5.A.under B.in C.out of D.to 6.A.stupid B.heavy C.cruel D.fast 7.A.draw B.give C.show D.turn 8.A.Anyone B.Whoever C.Anyone who D.Who 9.A.attracted B.smiled C.be happy D.caught 10.A.dying B.scarce C.short D.small 11.A.important B.necessary C.impossible D.improper 12.A.lively B.living C.lovely D.alive 13.A.that B.because C./D.then 14.A.keeper B.others C.animals D.zoo director 15.A.so that B.or C.and D.therefore Part II Vocabulary&Structure Directions:This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences.It consists of 2 sections.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.Do notme to help you unless you work harder.A)expect C)depend B)hope D)think 17.The questionnow is where to build the new factory.A)discusses C)be discussed B)discussing D)being discussed 17.John decided tothe present job in order to travel around the word.A)give up C)wake up B)put up D)break up 19.Michaels new house looks like a palace,comparedhis old one.A)of C)for B)with D)in 20.Computer technology makes it for people to work from home.A)harmful C)possible B)serious D)difficult 21.We are delighted at the news they have started the business cooperation with your company.A)that C)with B)when D)what 22.The computer program is designed for the of easy online reading.A)experience C)invitation B)purpose D)decision 23.The business talknext week when the CEO of your company comes.A)was held C)will be held B)is being hold D)has been held 24.It was so noisy that we found it hard to the conversation.A)carry on C)turn on B)set for D)go about 25.You cannot cancel your order your change your mind within three days.A)as if C)so that B)while D)unless Section B Directions:There are also 10 incomplete statements here.You should fill in each blank with the proper from of the word given in brackets.Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26.Jack(quick)established himself as a powerful member of the new company.27.When she got back from the South,Susan had her car(wash)thoroughly.28.We all like your idea of using the money(build)a primary school.29.She wants to apply for a new job as her preset job is not(interest).30.The UK economy last year performed(well)than expected according to the report.31.With the(introduce)of the Internet,more and more people preferred to do business online.32.No one(allow)to take any reading materials out of the reading room.33.The machines suddenly stopped(work)because of the power cut.34.We can not make(nature)resources,but gather them from each.35.The company(employ)more than 50 IT engineers since last year.36.Part Reading Comprehension (40minutes)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 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.The contract of employment is the agreement made between the employer and the employee.This could be a written agreement or in an oral form.In addition,the contract will also include“custom and practice”agreements.These are how things are usually done in the workplace,for example,if the employer always gives the employees a days holiday in August.Even though this is not mentioned in the written contract,this will from part of the contract as it is the usual practice.A trade union may have negotiated(谈判达成an agreement with an employer about conditions at work.The negotiated agreement will often from part of a contract.Some contracts will be illegal if:*the employee gets all or part of their wages in cash;*tax and national insurance contributions(国民保险税are not paid;and *the employee knows they are getting paid in this way to avoid paying national insurance and tax.36.According to the first paragraph,a contract of employment .A)must be written one B)could be in an oral form C)should be signed by a trade union D)ought to be a workplace agreement 37.“Custom and practice”agreement are usually .A)included in the contract B)known to employees only C)always written clearly in the contract D)signed by both the employer and a trade union 38.According to the passage,the trade union and employer may negotiate an agreement on.A)paid holidays B)insurance terms C)training programs D)conditions at work 39.If the employee receives his pay in cash,this practice will be regarded as.A)reasonable B)practical C)illegal D)unfair 40.The passage is mainly about .A)the negotiation with an employer B)the employment contract C)the working conditions D)the job responsibilities Task 2 Directions:This task is the same as task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statement are numbered 41to 45.A shared house is money-saving.When you share a house,your bills,rent and possibly food costs will be much lower.If the house is already established,you dont have to worry about buying things like a fridge and TV.Choosing good housemates(合租人 Moving in with friends can be fun but it can result in conflict(冲突 and a loss of friendship.Think carefully about the type of person suited to your character.Ask advice from friends who have lived in share house,or consult a youth worker or relative.Setting some guidelines Every share house is different,but there are some guidelines(准则)that can help you avoid conflict:*Issue or ask for a receipt(收据when you pay or collect the rent.*Spread responsibility for bill payment.*Where possible,deal with problems through face-to-face communication.Our Living in a share house web-page has some advice and ideas to help make sharing with your housemates a great experience.41.According to the first paragraph,the main advantage of a share house is that.A)it avoids wasting time B)it saves your money C)it develops friendship D)it prevents conflict 42.According to the passage,an ideal housemate is person who is.A)suitable for your character B)good at doing housework C)willing to help you D)easy to talk with 43.When you collect the rent from your housemate,you are advised to.A)write down the amount B)choose a right date C)demand cash only D)give a receipt 44.To solve a problem with your housemate,it is better for you to A)discuss it with the person on the telephone B)seek advice from your friends or relatives C)talk with him or her about it face to face D)speak to your parents about it first 45.The passage is mainly about how to A)choose a good neighbor B)look for a new house C)live in a share house D)share housework Task 3 Directions:The following is a memo.After reading it,you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 to 50(in no more than 3 words)in the table below.To:All office staff Re:Award party Posted:July 1,2013 The Awards Party will take place on August 1,2013.The hotel chosen for the party is close to the office.Every who plans to attend the party should send an email to Mr.Black before the end of this week.If you want to bring a guest,the ticket price is$50.Only twenty guest tickets are available.All fifty tickets are reserved for staff at no charge.We hope that all staff will attend.Please choose the staff member who you think is the most valuable worker this year.Make sure you enclose the name in an envelope and bring it to Mr.Black in person.The voting(投票ends on the last day of this month.One winner from our staff will be chosen.Award party Date:August 1,2013 Place:Hotel near the office Guest ticket:Number:20 Price:46 Staff ticket:Number:47 Price:no charge Voting for the most valuable worker:Brought to 48 in an envelope Deadline:49 of this month Number of winners:50 Task 4 Directions:The following is a list of terms about income and benefit.After reading it,you are required to find the items equivalent to(与.相等)those given in Chinese in the table below.Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet,numbered 51 through 55.A-Perfect attendance bonus B-Performance bonus C-Income tax D-Overtime pay E-Back pay F-Pay rise G-Pay cut H-Pay slip I-Weekly wage J-Minimum wage K-Basic wage L-Traveling allowance M-Annual income N-Before-tax salary O-Medical insurance P-Unemployment insurance Q-Employment injury insurance Examples:(A)全勤奖 (B)绩效奖金 51.所得税 工伤保险 52.()税前薪酬 ()医疗保险 53.基本工资 年收入 54.加班工资 出差津贴 55.失业保险 减薪 Task 5 Directions:The following is a letter of application for a job.After reading them,you are required to complete the answer that follow the questions(No.56to No.60).You should write your answers(in no more than 3 words)on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Dear Mr.Jenkinson,I am interested to see your advertisement in todays City Daily and would like to be considered for this position as Chief Office Secretary in your company.I am now working as Private Secretary to the General Manager at a manufacturing company and have a wide range of responsibilities.These include attending and talking minutes(记录of meetings and interviews,dealing with callers and business emails and letters when my employer is absent,helping the new employees,as well as performing the daily office duties.The kind of work in your company particularly interest me,and i would welcome the opportunity it affords to use my foreign language abilities.A copy of my resume is enclosed with references you require.I hope to hear from you soon and to be given the opportunity to prove myself at an interview.Best Regards.Yours sincerely,Jean Carson 56.How does the writer learn about the job wanted?From in City Daily.57.What job position is the writer applying for?The position as 58.Where is the write working now?At a 59.Why is the writer particularly interested in the job?Because she thinks she can use her abilities.60.What is enclosed wit the letter?A copy of the writers with references required.Part Translation-English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions:This part,numbered 61 to 65,is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese.Each of the four sentences(No.61 to No.64)is followed by four choices of suggested translation marked A),B),C)and D).Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Write your translation of the paragraph(No.65)in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61.These programs are important to business success and will also contribute to the community at large.A)这些重要项目都是为了兴办企业的,这也会对社区有很大的促进。B)这些规划对于商业成功十分重要,并有助于将其成果奉献给社会。C)这些程序的成功与做生意一样重要,并且有助于扩大社区的规模。D)这些项目对于商业的成功至关重要,还会在总体上对社区做出奉献。62.Once we get these details in order,we should be ready to present our final report to the president.A)一旦我们把这些细节问题整理好,就应该可以把最终报告呈交给董事长了。B)一旦将这些具体细节处理妥当,我们就要准备需呈交给董事长的最后报告。C)一旦我们有条不紊地落实好订货单,就应该去准备呈交给董事长的总结报告。D)一旦收到详细的订单,我们就应着手准备董事长要做的最后的决算报告了。63.Buyers and sellers will find the latest property price,photos,and home selling information on our leading website!A)我们的主网站欢送买卖双方都上传你们的最新信息,包括资产价格、图片和房屋出售等。B为方便买主和卖主间的沟通,我们建立了房屋资产买卖网页,欢送大家登陆我们的网站。C在我们的主网站上,买家和卖家都可以查到最新的房产价格、照片以及房屋出售等信息。D我们为买主和卖主建立了营销网页,提供的资产价格和房屋出售等信息都会及时地更新。64.We have been doing business with you for many years and hope that you will make the best offer for us.A)我们期待能够与你们建立起贸易关系,以合理的价格做生意。B)我们同你们有多年的生意往来,希望能够给予我们最正确报价。C)我们多年来一直与你们有生意往来,都是以最低价进行交易。D)我们之间的友好往来已经持续多年,希望以后能够降价供货。65.Our office is located in Tianjin,a beautiful and modern city.The people in Tianjin are very friendly and nice.The cost of living here is not as high as some other big cities in China.With your wage,you can have a comfortable life here.In addition,public transportation in Tianjin is convenient and relatively cheap so that it will be easy for you to go any place in the city.Of course.There are a lot of places of interest to visit.Part Writing (25minutes)Directions:This part is to test your ability to do practical writing.You are required to fill in the Telephone Message according to the following information given in Chinese.Remember to do your writing on the Translation/Composition Sheet.说明:假设你是 Lucy,接到找 Peter Johnson 的 ,请根据以下内容填写 留言。来电日期:2013 年 6 月 23 日 来电时间:上午 10:00 来电人:天津分公司的 Mr.James Brown 接 人:Lucy 留言:James Brown 先生曾经发来邮件,汇报了新产品在天津的销售情况以及天津市场的情况。天津分公司最近有人来访,希望我们能安排会面。James Brown 先生下周不在公司,你可以拨打他的 。For Peter Johnson Date(1)Time (2)WHILE YOU WERE OUT Mr.Mrs.Miss(3)OfTianjin Branch Phone Fax Mobile(4)TELEPHONE PLEASE CALL CAME TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU URGENT RETURNED YOUR CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION Message Signed (5)参考答案:Part I Cloze Test(每题 1 分,共 15 分)1-15 DBCBA BADBA BDBAB Part II Vocabulary&Structure Section A (每题 1 分,共 10 分)16.A 17.D 18.A 19.B 20.C 21.A 22.B 23.C 24.A 25.D Section B(每题 1 分,共 10 分)26.quickly 27.washed 28.to build 29.interesting 30.Better 31.introduction/introducing 32.is allowed(主要测试被动语态用法,使用其他时态也可)33.working 34.natu