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1、高等学校英语应用能力考试（B级）PRACTICAL ENGLISH TEST FOR COLLEGES2023年12月Part I Listening Comprehension（15 minutes）Directions：This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to give proper responses. There are 5 recorded questions in

2、 it. After each question, there is a pause. The 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) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single

3、line through the centre.Example: You will hear: You will read:A) Im not sure.B) Youreright. C) Yes, certainly.D) Thats interesting. From the question we learn that the speaker is asking the listener to leave a message. Therefore, C) Yes, certainly is the correct answer. You should mark C) on the Ans

4、wer Sheet. ABCDNow the test will begin. 1.A) Coffee, please.B) Im sorry to say so. C) Here it is.D) See you next time. 2.A) Thats fine.B) Its over there. C) This way, please.D) Take it easy. 3.A) Very good.B) Its far away. C) Thats nice. D) Not yet. 4.A) Take your time.B) Never mind. C) Yes, here yo

5、u are. D) Thats too large. 5.A) Thats important.B) Yes, very much. C) No problem. D) No, thanks.Section B 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 qu

6、estions 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) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 6. A) Buy a newspaper. B)

7、 Book a ticket. C) Take a taxi. D) Get off the bus. 7. A) It is far away. B) It is comfortble.C) It is large. D) It is expensive. 8. A) Help the man. B) Sell a product. C) Write a report. D) Make a plan. 9. A) He has lost his key. B) Hell repair the bicycle. C) The woman should return the key. D) Th

8、e woman can use the bicycle. 10 A） Stay for dinner. B) Stay at home. C) Go to a party. D) Go shopping. 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.

9、 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.Hi, Im Brian Smith. Now Ill 11 some ideas with you for using

10、 a kind of new software. The software is designed and made by our company. It can help you to 12 the average salary for your job type.The software can be found online. Whether you 13 a new job, or moving to another area, it can be a 14 tool to get the necessary information.I hope you will find the s

11、oftware helpful when you check out your salary. For more information, 15 to check us out online or email us.Part II Vocabulary & Structure ( 15minutes ) Directions: This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. It co

12、nsists of 2 sections.Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter o

13、n the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 16. It was once a difficult time, but in the end everything _ all right. A) turned out B) put up C) carried away D) gave in 17. You can fly to London this evening _ you dont mind changing the flight in Paris. A) until B) if C) where D) before

14、 18. Food, clothing and shelter are the _ needs for all of us. A) careful B) attractive C) strange D) basic 19 I feel it is my responsibility _ you of our decision. A) inform B) to inform C) informing D) informed 20. The staff members were asked to arrive a few minutes earlier before the meeting _ .

15、 A) will start B) starts C) started D) would start 21. Think over our proposal and let me know whether you agree _ it. A) for B) in C) with D) at 22. Could you please _ why you cant come to attend the meeting? A) explain B) understand C) give D) discussion23. It is a factmost deaths from lung cancer

16、 are caused by smoking.A) thatB) howC) whatD) which24. The managers replythat he was not really interested in the project.A) offeredB) showedC) advisedD) described25. She didnt tell the reason she was absent from the important lecture.A) whatB) whichC) howD) whySection BDirections： There are also 10

17、 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. They are now looking for a new way of (treat) the rare disease.27. I was (deep) moved by what my boss had done for

18、 me.28. If you want to achieve your goal, you have to work (hard) than ever before.29. Our company has bought two pieces of (equip) for the lab.30. Up till now, he (work) on software design for 10 years.31. Theyre looking for an ( experience) manager to further improve the overseasbusiness.32. The t

19、our guide marked some places of interest on the map for us (visit) 33. I wonder whether there is any (different) between these two projects.34. They didnt follow the new rules (make) by the company.35. A water power station (build) in the area several years ago.Part Reading Comprehension(40 minutes)

20、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 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36

21、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.Things you should know about your library cardLibrary cards Cards are free to all libra

22、ry users. Cards are renewed annually.Your library card enables you to register at other public libraries across the city. Responsibility Users are responsible for returning all materials borrowed on their card by the date due ( 到期的 ) and for any charges on items that are overdue, lost or damaged. Pl

23、ease report your lost card immediately. Items borrowed on the card are still your responsibility. Charges for lost or damaged materials are based on the cost and include handling fees. Renewals ( 续借 ) Most items can be renewed twice unless someone has requested them. There are no renewals on DVDs, v

24、ideos, or CD-Roms. Fines Borrowing is free if materials are returned by the due date. If your materials are returned late, fines ( 罚款 ) are charged：30 cents per day for most adult items 10 cents per day for most junior materials $ 1 per day for adult DVDs 50 cents for junior DVDs.36. According to th

25、e passage, the library card can be registered at.A) the library only in your neighborhoodB) other public libraries in the cityC) college libraries onlyD) all online libraries37. Users are required to pay charges on items that are .A) dueB) renewedC) damagedD) borrowed38. If you have lost your librar

26、y card, you .A) are still responsible for the items borrowed on that cardB) have only to pay the cost of the items borrowedC) cannot get a new card from the same libraryD) dont need to pay the handling fees39. According to the passage, you can renew most of the items you borrowed.A) once onlyB) thre

27、e timesC) twice at mostD) as often as you like40. If you dont return the materials by the due date you will be .A) charged one dollar per dayB) requested to return the cardC ) informed by an emailD) charged a fineTask 2Directions：This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished stateme

28、nts are numbered 41 to 45. So, you love the Internet. Its a great place to find information or go shopping. Its fun, but do you spend a lot of time online? Experts say 6% of Internet users are Internet addicts ( 上瘾的人 ) they are always online. Internet addicts are often young people, says one expert,

29、 and they usually have problems with family, friends, work, and school. Go through the following check list. If you answer yes to all these questions, maybe you are an Internet addict.1. Do you spend a lot of time on the Internet?Yes No2. Do you think or talk about the Internet all the time?Yes No3.

30、 Are all your friends Internet friends?Yes No4. Is the Internet your only hobby?Yes No5. Do you ever miss appointments (J) because you are online?Yes NoSo, what do you do if you think you are an addict? Go to an advice service. Where is it? On the Internet, of course！41. According to the first parag

31、raph, people find the Internet a great place to.A) become addictedB) get informationC) make moneyD) do office work42. Those who are always online are called .A) Internet usersB) Internet expertsC) Internet addictsD) Internet providers43. According to one expert, Internet addicts are often young peop

32、le who usually .A) enjoy a lot of hobbiesB) suffer from poor healthC) have problems with life and workD) take thorough medical examinations44. If you want to find out whether you are an Internet addict, you are advised to.A) go through the check list providedB) take a special training courseC) ask a

33、 friend about itD) go to see a doctor45. This passage is mainly about.A) the use of the InternetB) the types of Internet addictsC) the advantages of the InternetD) the signs of an Internet addict Task 3Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should complete the information by f

34、illing in the blanks marked 46 to 50 (in no more than three words) in the table below.The late-night bus is back！ Beginning Thursday, September 30, late-night traffic service is back! Available to all community members, the three late-night bus lines provide service to most of the community. This sa

35、fe, low cost and convenient traffic service can provide rides to and from work, movies, shopping, or for evening pastimes ( 娱乐消遣 ) . Service operates on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 8：45 p. m. to 2：45 a. m. from September 30 to June 11, 2023, except for Oregon State University winter h

36、oliday. The last buses leave downtown starting at 1：45 a. m. Come on board!Get current information on traffic - related events at our website ( 网址 ) or call 541766 6998. Pick up the map and schedule on all buses, at Corvallis and Philomath City Halls, the public Library, the Oregon State University

37、Bookstore, and Snell Hall.Late-night Bus ServiceTotal number of bus lines provided： 46 Features of the service：safe, 47 , and convenientTime of service operation：Thursday, Friday and 48 nights, from September 30 to June11, 2023Time of last buses leaving downtown: at 49 Way of contact：visit the websi

38、te or call 50 Task 4Directions：The following is a list of words used in Holidays Requisition Form ( 事、病假登记表 ). After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to ( 与等同 ) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the An

39、swer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.APositionBDepartment CType of LeaveDSick Leave EPrivate Affair LeaveFReason for Leave GAttach Medical RecordHNo Medical Record IPaid HolidayJAnnual Leave KLeaving TimeLSignature of Employee MChecking ResultNAgree 0DenyPApproved by QRemark Examples：(Q)备注 (G)附病例51.(

40、)批准( )带薪假期52.( )请假事由( )审核结果53.( )部门( )请假时间54.( )职位( )请假类别55.( )病假( )年假Task 5Directions：Read the following passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the answers that follow the questions ( No. 56 to No. 60). You should write your answers ( in no more than 3 words ) on the Answer Sheet c

41、orrespondingly.You can get free, fair and expert advice about making your home more energy efficient from your local Energy Saving Trust advice centre.As they are experts in energy saving, they will be able to advise you on which energy saving measures are most suitable to your home. Our experts; Ha

42、ve good knowledge of your area and understand the local housing conditionsforexample, they can help you find out whether or not your house has cavity walls ( 空心墙 ) Can advise you on any grants( 拨款 )and offers that may be available to help towards thecost of re-structuring measures. Know your local l

43、abour market and so can recommend suitable qualified workers. Have experience of helping people like you take effective energy saving actions, from the start of the process to the end.56. What advice is given by the Energy Saving Trust advice centre?Expert advice about making our home.57. What measu

44、res can the experts in the centre propose?The measures that are to your home.58. What else can the experts do for you? Give advice on the grants and offers towards the cost of .59. Why can the experts recommend suitable qualified workers? Because they are familiar with your local . 60. What experien

45、ce have the experts got? Helping people take effective .Part IV TranslationEnglish 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).