2016年12月A级考试全真试题
PartⅠ Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Directions:This part is to test your listening ability.It consists of 4 sections.
Section A
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 questions will be spoken only once.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 center.
1.A.The brand image. B.The marketing strategy.
C.The sales plan. D.The company culture.
2.A.Telephone bills. B.Online shopping.
C.Telephone banking. D.Credit cards.
3.A.On the third floor. B.On the fifth floor.
C.On the sixth floor. D.On the eighth floor.
4.A.She doesn't like the new house. B.She can't help the man.
C.She will go to the concert. D.She will be away on business.
5.A.Write a report. B.Book a flight.
C.Attend a meeting. D.Meet an engineer.
Section B
Direction:This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations.There are 2 recorded conversations in it.After each conversation,there are some recorded questions.Both the conversations and 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 line through the center.Now listen to the conversations.
Conversation 1
6.A.Selling sports cars. B.Working in a news agency.
C.Doing logistics. D.Writing computer programs.
7.A.Interesting. B.Challenging.
C.Tiring. D.Rewarding.
8.A.A fashion designer. B.A bank clerk.
C.A TV host. D.A sales manager.
Conversation 2
9.A.His water bill. B.His gas bill.
C.His phone bill. D.His electricity bill.
10.A.He has already paid the bill.
B.He has moved to a new house.
C.He has been away for two weeks.
D.He has been abroad for the whole month.
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 two times.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.Now the passage will begin.
Good afternoon passengers.This is the pre-boarding announcement for flight 89B to Moscow.We are now 11._____________those passengers with small children,and any passengers requiring special assistance,to begin boarding at this time.Please have your 12.______________and identification ready.Regular boarding will begin in approximately ten minutes time.Thank you.
…
This is the final boarding call for passengers Eric and Fred Collins booked on flight 89B to Moscow.Please proceed to 13.______________immediately.The final checks are being14.______________and the captain will order for the doors of the aircraft to close in approximatelyfive minutes time.I 15._____________.This is the final boarding call for Eric and Fred Collins.Thank you.
Section D
Directions:This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages.You will hear a recorded passage.After that you will hear five questions.Both the passage and the questions will be read two times.When you hear a question,you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase(in no more than 3 words).The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper.You should write your answers on the answer sheet correspondingly.Now listen to the passage.
16.What is the purpose of the party?
To_____________________________________________________to Mr.Smith.
17.What new position is Mr.Smith going to take?
The____________________________________________of New York's branch.
18.How long has Mr.Smith been working in the present office?
For_________________________________________________________________.
19.What has impressed the speaker and his colleagues most?
Mr.Smith's_____________________________________________and kindness.
20.What does the speaker say at the end of the speech?
He hopes to__________________________________with Mr.Smith regularly.
PartⅡ Structure (10 minutes)
Directions:This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences.It consists 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.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
21.Do you think the new engineer can help me________my operating skills?
A.improves B.improved C.improve D.has improved
22.This store doesn't sell furniture,but the one across the street________.
A.is B.will be C.do D.does
23.Do you have any idea about how many companies________in the office building?
A.there are B.are there C.there is D.is there
24.The presentation of your product is so important________it often determines whether a customer buys from you.
A.than B.that C.unless D.if
25.If I________they were on sale online,I wouldn't have bought the traveling bags in this store.
A.know B.knew C.had known D.have known
26.You need to consider either a paid or volunteer bridge job while________fulltime work.
A.to seek B.sought C.seek D.seeking
27.My boss refused to give me a pay rise,no matter________hard I worked.
A.how B.where C.what D.when
28.Since the beginning of 2013,these regulations________in most workplaces across the country.
A.will be introduced B.are introduced
C.have been introduced D.were introduced
29.The government believes that local people will welcome the decision,________will bring more job opportunities to the city.
A.that B.where C.what D.which
30.You are likely ________the job offer as you have some work experience in this business.
A.getting B.to get C.get D.got
Section B
Directions:There are 5 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.
31.A(detail)________________list of all patients was kept by the nursing staff in the hospital.
32.Our clients(surprise)________________by the level of support we can offer in such an efficient way.
33.Their hard work was beginning to pay off,and they believed that the future would be(amazing)________________bright.
34.The(announce)________________of the decision has sent the company's shares going up as much as 10 percent.
35.Buying insurance through your business can be(cheap)________________than buying an individual policy for yourself.
PartⅢ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
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 holidays are the most wasteful time of the year.The amount of waste produced increases by more than 25%from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.Waste from shopping bags alone amounts to four million tons in the USand 28 billion pounds of food is wasted annually.That's about 100 pounds per person.Now for the good news.You can simplify the holidays,do something about the amount of waste.Most issues surrounding food safety and food waste involve leftovers(剩饭).Plan ahead for the number of people you will be feeding,including a day or two of leftovers,but don't try to keep food too long.Preparing the right amount of food will keep everyone feeling well and eliminate the need to throw away extra food this time of year.
Plan thoughtfully when giving gifts.Waste-free gifts of time and talent are appreciated.
Tickets to concerts,the zoo,movies or sporting events make fun gifts and don't come with any waste.
Wrapping paper can be recycled as long as it isn't the metal variety.Better yet,reduce waste by wrapping gifts in shopping bags or other reusable items,to save the wrapping part of the package.
36.What is said about holidays according to the passage?
A.28 billion pounds of food is wasted.
B.They are the busiest time of the year.
C.They are the most wasteful time of the year.
D.4 million tons of shopping bags are consumed.
37.What does the writer mean by saying“simplify the holidays”(Para.1)?
A.Spending the holidays in a simple way.
B.Preparing enough food for the holidays.
C.Making the holidays as comfortable as possible.
D.Saving as much money as possible for the holidays.
38.According to the passage,leftovers are most likely to cause issues of________.
A.food price B.food delivery
C.food safety and waste D.food quality and cooking
39.According to the last paragraph,you are advised________.
A.not to use shopping bags for gifts
B.to use reusable items to wrap gifts
C.not to use anything made of plastics
D.to use packaging boxes made of wood
40.The passage is mainlyabout________.
A.when to buy Thanksgiving gifts B.how to reduce wastes in holidays
C.how to spend New Year's Day D.when to handle leftover food
Task 2
Directions:This task is the same as Task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.
In a Presidents Club,you could actually get some work done at the airport if you wanted to.Check your voice mail,write a report,hold a meeting,or take some time to relax between flights.Whether your objective is to get some work done or simply escape the crowds in the airport,our experienced Presidents Club staff will ensure that your needs are met from the moment you enter any of our 26 Clubrooms.From the Presidents Club,our agents can even check you in for your flight and confirm your seat assignment.You can also visit our 40 lounges worldwide,including all domestic Northwest WorldClubs locations.
Our Presidents Club lounges are newer and better than ever,which means there has never been a better time,or better reason,to join.
Whether you travel alone or with others,the unique atmosphere of the Presidents Club is the perfect place to enjoy a little privacy,get work done,or simply relax.As a Presidents Club member,you may entertain two friends or business associates,or your immediate family,anytime you visit a Presidents Club.
To make the Presidents Club even more comfortable,we recently updated many of our Clubrooms.Our Clubrooms'features include:
A variety of complimentary(免费享用的)wine and beer selections
Bar areas designed with unique local themes(主题)
Complimentary soft drinks,juice,coffee,and light snacks
Television viewing areas where you and your family can watch the latest movies or shows.
41.In the Clubrooms,the members of the Presidents Club can________.
A.hold a party B.deliver a lecture
C.give a performance D.have some work done
42.According to the first paragraph,the Club staff can________.
A.help club members confirm seats on flights
B.drive club members to the airport
C.book a hotel room for club members
D.tell club members how to use the clubrooms
43.The writer believes now is the best time to join the club because________.
A.the staff members are all young
B.the members can enjoy more benefits
C.the membership fees are lower than ever before
D.the lounges are newer and better than ever before
44.According to the passage,in the Clubrooms you can________.
A.enjoy free wine,beer and soft drinks
B.make long-distance calls free of charge
C.get discount coupons for shopping
D.meet with local artists
45.What is the passage mainly about?
A.The obligations of the Presidents Club members.
B.The process of joining the Presidents Club.
C.The benefits for the Presidents Club members.
D.The facilities in the Presidents Clubrooms.
Task 3
Directions:Read the following passage.After reading it,you are required to complete the outline below it(No.46 to No.50).You should write your answers briefly(in no more than 3 words)on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
SpeedFixTool
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Right now you can download the diagnostic(诊断的)tool for free by clicking here.If you like what you see,you'll have the choice to upgrade to the top version—which at$29.97 is a bargain compared to the alternatives.
You should keep the software installed and run a click-through about every 30 days to maintain top performance.Many users don't realize how much faster their machine could be until after they run the repair tool.
Click here to download SpeedFix Tool while it's still offering the free analysis—the promotion ends on March 27,2016,so get it while you still can.
SpeedFixTool a diagnostic tool
Use:find and fix the errors that are slowingdown 46._____________
Downloading cost:for 47._____________
Cost of upgrading to the top version:48.______________
Maintaining top performance:Running a click-through about 49._____________days
Promotion period:up to 50._____________
Task 4
Directions:The following is a list of terms related to accounting.After reading it,you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table below.Then you should mark the corresponding letters with a single letter through the center in order of the numbered blanks,51 through 55,on the Answer Sheet.
A—accounting system
B—financial forecast
C—balance sheet
D—rental income
E—cash discount
F—return of investment
G—sales journal
H—operating activities
I—investing activities
J—fixed assets
K—net profit
L—bad debts
M—capital stock
N—turnover tax
O—cash flow
P—internal control structure
Q—gross profit
Examples:(C)资产负债表 (M)股本
51.( )毛利润 ( )会计系统
52.( )租金收入 ( )坏账
53.( )投资回报 ( )现金流转
54.( )财务预测 ( )销售日志
55.( )营业税 ( )经营活动
Task 5
Directions:Read the following passage.After reading it,you should give brief answers to the 5 questions(No.56 to No.60)that follow.The answers(in no more than 3 words)should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.
Important Notice!
Please be advised:the annual testing of the building's fire and life safety system will be conducted on Wednesday,December 7,2016 between 8:00 a.m.~5:00 p.m.
Each floor will be tested to be certain that the fire and life safety system is working properly.
Prior to testing,an announcement will be made,notifying(通知)you that testing will start.
The test will consist of flashing lights and an alarm with voice alert instructions.The alarm will be LOUD and is for testing purpose only.
Please be aware the fire doors on each floor's elevator lobby may be closed.Please plan accordingly.If the fire doors in the elevator lobby are closed,please open them to gain access to the elevator.
We appreciate your patience and will conduct the testing as quickly as possible.If you have any questions,please contact the Management Team at 703-549-9400.
Thank you for your cooperation!
56.When will the annual testing be conducted?
On Wednesday,__________________,2016 between 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.
57.Why will the system on each floor be tested?
To make sure the fire and life safety system is__________________________.
58.How will people be notified that testing will begin?
Through_______________________________________________before testing.
59.What should you do if the fire doors in the elevator lobby are closed?
Open the fire doors to____________________________________the elevator.
60.What would you do if you have any questions?
Contact______________________________________________at 703-549-9400.
PartⅣ Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)
Directions:This part,numbered 61 through 65,is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese.After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64,you will read three choices of suggested translation marked A,B,and C.You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.And for the paragraph numbered 65,write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
61.Thousands of reports and maps have been scanned in and used to make our GPS devices as accurate as possible.
A.我们用GPS设备制作了成千上万份报告和地图,用来预测未来的天气趋势。
B.为使我们的GPS设备尽可能准确,成千上万份报告和地图已扫描并使用了。
C.需要扫描输入千万份报告和地图,才能精确地使用我们的GPS设备来定位。
62.Police can use big data to determine where they are expected to be most needed and where crimes are most likely to occur.
A.警察能够使用大量资料来决定他们需要到哪里去,并且在哪里可能发生罪案。
B.警方可利用大数据来确定哪里最期望他们出现,哪里最有可能发生犯罪行为。
C.警察发现了罪犯的活动并已经赶到了现场,及时制止了一场可能发生的罪行。
63.We have established an online communication system with dealers in order to serve our customers in the best way we can.
A.为能更好地与经销商联系,我们与他们建立了一个完整的网络系统。
B.为了吸引更多的新客户,我们与所有的客户都有较为完善的联系渠道。
C.为了能够给顾客提供最佳服务,我们已与经销商建立了网络通信系统。
64.If you are not fully satisfied with the purchase you have made,we can help you with a replacement,return or repair.
A.如果你对所购商品不完全满意,我们可以帮你更换、退货或修理。
B.如果你对我们的商品不满意,我们可以为你修理直到你满意为止。
C.如果你想购买到完全满意的商品,我们可以提供全方位推介服务。
65.One of the biggest disadvantages of home employment is that,unlike working in an office,all of the distractions can make it difficult to concentrate on the work at hand.When family members are at home,the distractions can make working difficult.While you may choose to work at home over working in an office to save money on childcare costs,you may find that working while taking care of the children is difficult,if not impossible.

PartⅤ Writing (25 minutes)
Directions:This part is to test your ability to do practical writing.You are required to write a letter according to the following information given in Chinese.Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
说明:假定你是某公司人力资源部经理,给Smith先生写一封录用函。
内容如下:
1.通知对方已被本公司录用,岗位为销售部经理助理,并告知报到日期(自拟);
2.起始月薪为人民币4 000元;公司年底根据本人工作业绩发放年终奖;
3.每年有带薪假20天,休假时间应提前一个月提出申请;
4.欢迎对方成为公司团队的一员,并请对方及时回复。
5.若有任何问题,请及时联系,联系电话1370****123
Words for reference:
销售部经理助理 Assistant to Sales Manager
起始月薪 starting monthly salary
年终奖 year-end bonus
带薪假 paid holiday
请注意书信格式。