英语应用能力考试B级习题集

Task 7

Each time we produce a new English dictionary, our aim is always the same: what can we do to make the dictionary more helpful for students of English? As a result of our research with students and discussions with teachers, we decided to focus on providing more examples for this English dictionary.

Examples help students to remember the word they have looked up in the dictionary because it is easier both to remember and to understand a word within a context (上下文). The examples also show that words are often used in many different contexts. For these reasons, we have included 40 per cent more examples in this new book.

We edit all the examples to remove difficult words and to make sure they are easier to understand.

We very much hope this new book will be of use not only to the students of English but also to the teachers. 31. The aim of the author in producing this new dictionary is to __B______. A) correct mistakes in the old dictionary B) make it more helpful for students C) increase the number of words D) add pictures and photos 32. A word is easier to remember and understand if it is ___D_____. A) included in a word list B) pronounced correctly C) explained in English D) used in a context 33. What is special about this new dictionary? C A) It is small and cheap. B) It has a larger vocabulary. C) It has 40% more examples. D) It is designed for students and teachers. 34. The purpose of removing difficult words in the examples is to ___A_____. A) make them easier to understand B) provide more useful words C) introduce more contexts D) include more examples 35. The passage is most probably taken from __C______. A) a letter to the editor B) a comment on a novel C) an introduction to a dictionary D) a news-report in the newspaper

Task 8

What is the better way of staying away from the cold winter days? Come out to our Hall Markets in the beautiful countryside, full of color, fun, music and delicious food! With over 350 stalls (摊位) selling wonderful home-made and home-grown goods, this will surely be a great day out.

The Hall Markets are held on the first Sunday of each month from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Hall Village. They are operated by Hartley Lifecare Co. Ltd. All the income will go to help and support service for people with disabilities (残疾).

Volunteers (志愿者) play an important part in the success and pleasant atmosphere at the Hall Markets. Hartley Lifecare is always grateful to have you serve as volunteers with the Hall Markets.

If you are interested in being one of our volunteers and spending a few hours with us each month, please contact us during business hours on 6260 5555.

36. According to the passage, the Hall Markets are held ___A_____. A) in the countryside B) to attract volunteers C) to promote winter sales D) by people with disabilities 37. There are over 350 stalls in the Hall Markets that ___C_____. A) are operated by the disabled B) offer free food to volunteers C) sell home-made goods D) are open day and night 38. The income made by the Hall Markets goes to ___B_____.

A) expand Hartley Lifecare Co. Ltd. B) support service for the disabled C) create more fun for customers D) develop local economy 39. When are the Hall Markets open? A A) The first Sunday of each month. B) Every day from 10 am to 3 pm. C) The first day of each month. D) Every weekend in winter. 40. This passage is written for the purpose of inviting _D_______. A) tourists B) villagers C) businessmen D) volunteers

Task 9

Falls are the number one cause of death to old people at home. Most old people can live safely at home if they make a few changes. Falls are common as people are getting older. Up to half of home accidents could be prevented by making some very simple changes. Here are a few suggestions:

Mark trouble spots with bright tapes. The first and last steps on stairs are usually high-risk accident areas. Applying bright tapes and using bright light in these areas would make these spots easier to see.

Put grab bars (扶手) in the bathroom. A large number of falls occur in the bathroom. This is unfortunate (不幸的) because it’s easy to make the area safe from accidents. Putting grab bars in the bathroom gives people something to hang on to.

Invest in a personal alarm. A personal alarm can be started if a person falls or otherwise gets in trouble. With the push of a button, the alarm automatically sends a signal, which gets someone to call and see if the person needs help.

41. By making some very simple changes at home, old people _D_______. A) are free from home accidents B) can improve their health C) are likely to live longer D) can live more safely

42. Last steps on stairs may become a high-risk accident area if they are _B_______. A) not painted in a different color B) not marked with bright tapes C) fixed with grab bars D) very brightly lit

43. Falls in the bathroom are considered to be unfortunate because ___A_____. A) they can easily be avoided B) old people seldom fall in bathrooms C) grab bars do not help to prevent falls D) bathroom accidents are difficult to prevent 44. A personal alarm is designed for old people to ___C_____. A) detect safety conditions at home B) avoid falls in the bathroom C) send out signals for help D) make phone calls easily 45. The purpose of this passage is to tell people that ___C_____. A) most old people die from accidents at home B) up to half of home accidents could be prevented

C) falls at home can be avoided by taking some simple measures D) protection of old people should be the first concern for the public

Task 10

We have created a special rate that will let you travel actually thousands of miles on your vacation at no extra cost.

In most of our US and Canadian offices, we’ll rent you cars of high quality for seven days for $99.

You can drive as far as you like without paying us a penny over the $99 as long as you return the car to the city from which you rented it. Insurance (保险) is included, gas is not.

If you rent the car in Florida or in California, the rate is the same, but you can return the car to any city in the state.

If you’d like some suggestions on what to do with the car once you’ve got it, we have driving and touring guides for almost every part of the country. No matter which rate you choose, the company comes at no extra cost. You don’t just rent a car. You rent a company!

46. According to the advertisement, $99 is the rate offered for __B______. A) traveling a limited distance B) renting a car for seven days C) hiring a driving guide D) driving within a state 47. Which of the following is included in the car-renting rate? D A) Gas used. B) Car repairs. C) The hotel charge. D) Insurance fee. 48. The car-renting rate remains $99 if you __A______. A) return the car to where you rent it B) drive within the same city C) buy the insurance D) pay for the gas

49. The last sentence of the passage “You rent a company” means that ___C_____. A) you have to be responsible for the company B) you should obey the rules set by the company C) you can enjoy all-round services of this company D) you may choose the best car from the company

50. The purpose of the passage is to advertise ___B_____. A) car-renting services in the US B) a special rate of car-renting C) the advantages of car-renting D) a US car-renting company

Section 2

Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks (in no more than 3 words) in the table below. Task 1 Dear Sirs，

I’m writing to tell you that your latest shipment(装运) of apples is not up to the standard we expected from you．Many of them are bruised(擦伤)， and more than half are coved with little spots. They are classed as Grade A, but I think there must have some mistake，as they are definitely not Grade A apples.

We have always been satisfied with the quality of your produce(农产品)， which makes this case all the more puzzling．I would be grateful if you could look into the matter．We would be happy to keep the apples and try to sell them at a reduced price，but in that case we would obviously need a credit(部分退款) from you．Alternatively，you could collect them and replace them with apples of the right quality．Would you please phone me to let me know how you want to handle it?

Yours faithfully， Fiona Stockton Fiona Stockton Purchasing Manager

A letter of Complaint

Produce involved: Grade A -1- . Apples Causes of complaint:

1. may of the apples are bruised

2. more than half of the apples are covered with -2-little spots Suggested solutions:

1.allow to sell at -3-a reduced price and give -4- credit, or 2.collect them and replace them with apples of -5- right quality.

Task 2

Hard Work, Good Money

We need:

Staff (员工) to work in a busy operations center. You to be working in Hangzhou. We are:

A rapidly expanding international IT company.

Based in the UK and USA, with 500 employees worldwide. We want to:

Recruit (招聘) staff for our office in Hangzhou. Recruit 30 staff members in the first year. You should be: Chinese;

A college graduate, majoring in Computer Science; Flexible, efficient, active; Willing to work in Hangzhou;

Able to work unusual hours, e.g. 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. You should have:

Good basic English language skills, holding Level-A Certificate of Practical English Test for Colleges (PRETCO).

Keyboard skills. Way to contact us: 0571-88044066

For more details about the job, please visit our website: www.aaaltd.cn.

A Job Advertisement

Recruitment: staff to work in an operations center Work place: -6- Hangzhou Qualifications (资格):

Education: college graduate majoring in -7- computer science Foreign language: English, with Level-A Certificate of PRETCO Personal qualities: flexible, -8- efficient, active Working hours: -9-unusual , e.g. 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Way to get details about the job: visit the website: -10- www.aaaltd.cn.

Task 3