英语B级2003年12月题目和答案

Task 2

Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.

An ebook, also known as an electronic (电子的) book , is an electronic version (版本) of a print book that you can download (下载) and read. What you need in order to read an ebook is an Ebook Reader, which is a kind of free software used by your computer. Make sure you have the proper Reader before you download your ebook from the Internet. The software allows you to turn the words on the screen into proper size you like. It also helps you turn pages and change your choice of viewing. Ebooks are a fun alternative to regular books. You can download them to any computer, including your portable (便携式) computer so you can take them with you when you travel, and create your own library of hundreds of titles. Best of all, when you order an ebook, there is no waiting and no shipping or handling charges. The amount of time it takes to download your ebook depends on the speed of your connection and the size of your book.

41. From this passage, we know that an ebook __________. A、can be read by any reader who has a computer

B、should be read with the help of a special kind of software C、is a print form of a book often found in libraries D、can be downloaded by turning on the computer. 42. The Ebook Reader is useful for __________. A、turning a print book into an electronic version B、developing an ebook in an portable computer C、downloading an ebook from the Internet D、finding fun alternatives to an ebook

43. From this passage, we can learn that __________. A、reading an ebook involves a lot of trouble

B、the ordered ebooks have to be shipped to you C、you can order an ebook from the Ebook Reader

D、travelers can create an ebook on a portable computer 44. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A、An ebook can be obtained through the Internet. B、The size of the words in an ebook cannot be changed. C、An ebook is ordered in the same way as a print book. D、One has to pay some money to get an Ebook Reader. 45. Which of the following would be the best Title of the passage? A、Choices of Ebooks B、Advantages of Ebooks C、Introduction to Ebooks D、Importance of Ebooks

Task 3

Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marker 46 to 50 in not more than 3 words in the table below.

The business memo (备忘录) is probably the most frequently used communication within a company. It is called an intra-company communication because it is used by people in their own company or organization. They change to letters, however, when they write messages to people who do not work for their company.

A memo creates a written record that may or may not be filed, depending on the receiver and the subject. As you know, spoken messages may be misunderstood or forgotten. A memo, however, becomes a record that does much to ensure the complete communication between the sender and the receiver.

The standard form of a memo frequently carries a re-printed series of items: To, From, Date, and Subject. The first two items include the names of the receiver and the sender. A well-written subject line tells the reader the key topic or topics the memo is about.

Business Memo

Function: for communication within a(46) Purpose: 1) to keep a(47)

2) to(48)the complete communication Items involved: 1) Receiver 2)(49) 3) Date 4)(50)

Task 4

Directions: The following is a list of terms frequently used in medical services. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与??等同)those given in Chinese in the list below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55. A--- Banking

B--- Business opportunity C--- Career

D--- Continuing Education E--- Computers F--- Customer Service G--- Drivers

H--- Employment Agencies I--- General

J--- Government opportunities K--- Insurance L--- Management

M--- Medical Treatment

N--- Office

O--- Restaurant / Hotel P--- Sales Q--- Services

R--- Skilled / Technical

Example: (R) 熟练的/技术性的 (K) 保险

51. 销售 医疗

52. 就业机构 客户服务 53. 商业机会 管理 54. 饭店/旅馆 银行业 55. 继续教育 概述

Task 5

Directions: There is an advertisement blow. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (No. 56 to No. 60). You should write your answers in no more than 3 words on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.

REA’S Problem Solver Books

●Designed to save students hours of time in finding solutions to problems

●Include every type of problems that might be given in exams

●All problems are worked out with detailed step-by-step illustrations (说明)

●They are essential supplements (补充) to all class texts

●Over 1000 pages in each book

●Each book is the first of its kind ever produced in its field

Outlines of each book are given on the inside pages of this announcement.

If books cannot be ordered through your teacher, use the ordering form attached to this announcement and mail it directly to us at REA (Research & Education Association). REA makes it a point to fill orders from teachers and students immediately. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, you may return the book within 30 days after you receive it, and we will give a full refund (退款).

56. What can you find in REA’s Problem Solver Books? to problems..

57. What kind of problems can be found in the book?

Those that may be given in. 58. How thick is each book? More than .

59. What should you do if you cannot get the book from your teacher? You may use the attached to the announcement. 60. What’s the time limit for you to get a full refund? Withinafter you receive the book..

Part IV 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 Chinese translation marked A, B, C and D. Mark 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.There is not quite so much activity in the stock exchange. A) 股票交易活动不是很多。 B) 股票交易没有那么多赚头。 C) 证券交易所里交易不怎么活跃。 D) 股市交易活动不像过去那么多。

62.It is quite common that customers don’t bargain about prices in the city. A) 常见的是城市的顾客不会讨价还价。

B) 那个城市的顾客不讨价还价，这是常见的。 C) 顾客不大会弄清楚那个城市的商品价格。 D) 那个城市的顾客买东西不看价钱，这太普遍了。 63.He owed his success to luck more than to capacity. A) 他的成功有运气的成分，但更有能力因素。 B) 他把自己的成功归功于运气而不是能力。 C) 他赢得成功是幸运的，运气大于能力。 D) 他成功是靠能力而不是运气。

64.With more channels, we will get more high-quality programmes and also more “rubbish”. A) 有了更多的频道，我们会有更多高质量的节目，也有更多“垃圾节目”。 B) 我们之所以获得较多的好节目和“垃圾节目”是因为频道增加了。 C) 随着渠道的增加，我们会得到更多高质量的和低质量的程序。 D) 我们开辟更多渠道的目的是要出精品，消除废品。

65.Shopping in IKEA is different. Our idea is to offer you a place where you can enjoy shopping without interruption by others. IKEA has developed a set of shopping systems to help you during the whole shopping process. You may find most of the information you need through shopping guides, signs, price tags and catalogues, and of course our sales staff will be available if you need any help.

注：IKEA 宜家（家居商场）；catalogue产品目录

Part V Writing (25 minutes)