2019年12月高等学校英语应用能力考试B级真题及详解(全国卷)

2019

年

12

月高等学校英语应用能力考试

B

级真题及详解（全国卷）

Part I Listening Comprehension (25 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

give

proper

responses.

There

are

7

recorded

questions in

it.

After each question, there is

a pause. These 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.

You will read: A) I'm not sure.

B) You're right.

C) Yes, certainly.

D)

That’s 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 Answer Sheet with a

single line through the center.

[A]

[B]

[

█

]

[D]

Now the test will begin.

1. A) It's kind of you.

B) Take care.

C) Mind your step.

D) Sure.

2. A) Never mind.

B) OK.

C) You're welcome.

D) Don't mention it.

3. A) None of your business.

B) I'm fine.

C) Here you are.

D) It doesn't matter.

4. A) No problem.

B) It's over there.

C) This way, please.

D) Not at all.

5. A) All right.

B) Glad to see you.

C) Take it easy.

D) Go along the street.

6. A) Yes, I can.

B) No idea.

C) Yes, please.

D) Good luck.

7. A) On foot.

B) In cash.

C) By bus.

D) On Sunday.

Section B

Directions

:

This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 7 recorded

dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues

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Example

:

You till hear

and questions ill 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 dialogues.

8. A) A movie ticket.

B) A meeting room.

C) A fight.

D) A table.

9. A) He has been promoted.

B) He has passed the road test.

C) He has got a job offer.

D) He has bought a new car.

10. A) To see off a customer.

B) To visit his friend.

C) To meet his luggage.

D) To pick up his luggage.

11. A) It was too noisy.

B) It was too far away.

C) It was too large.

D) It was too crowded.

12. A) Friendly

B) Serious.

C) Hard-working.

D) Open-minded.

13. A) Make a complaint.

B) Apply for a job.

C) See a doctor.

D) Place an order.

14. A) Sign a contract.

B) Meet new clients.

C) Tour the city.

D) See his friends.

Section C

Directions

:

In this section, there are 2 recorded conversations. After each conversation, there are

some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions l 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

15. A) Computer science.

B) The latest software.

C) Big Data in marketing.

D) The importance of education.

16. A) He will meet his Lawyer.

B) He will be away on business.

C) He has been busy with his paper.

D) He will pay a visit to his parents.

Conversation 2

17. A) It can't start.

B) Its keyboard doesn't work.

C) It gives no sound.

D) Its screen is broken.

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18. A) Three days ago.

B) Six days ago.

C ) A month ago.

D)

Three months.

19. A) His ID card.

B) His business card.

C)

His address.

D)

His receipt.

Section D

Directions

:

In this section you ill 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

. 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.

I

should

say

that

teaching

English

in

China

is

a

real

job,

and

the

schools

20

you

to

be

professional and you have to

21 . If you don't meet their requirements. It is easy to get fired. But

with 22

and the right attitude, it will be a very good experience where you will

23

about China

and yourself! I am so happy that I took this

24

when I had it, and the memories will be with me

for the rest of my life.

Part II Vocabulary & Structure (10 minutes)

Directions

:

This

part

is

to

test

your

ability

to

construct

correct

and

meaningful

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.

25. Once customers come to rely

these systems. they almost never take their business elsewhere.

A) on

B) at

C) of

D) by

26. Detailed preparation must be

before you sign a contract.

A) talked

B) looked

C) carried

D) done

27. It is with the help of Tom

our team has completed the project ahead of time.

A) which

B) what

C) that

D) when

28. This trade war will

tens of millions of jobs and many factories.

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A) collect

B) affect

C) react

D) detect

29. We should

the goals and desires of the clients and their family members.

A) go along with

B) take part in

C) get in touch with

D) keep in mind

30. Online banking makes it simple and easy

from almost anyone.

A) bank

B) banks

C) to bank

D) banked

31.

you pay

in advance, we won’t charge you for delivery

.

A) As long as

B) As though

C) In order that

D) Even though

32. Will you deliver the goods

do I have to come to collect them?

A) and

B) so

C) or

D) then

33. My first assignment as a news reporter was to

a football star.

A) listen

B) speak

C) talk

D) interview

34. You have to consider a company structure when

your own business.

A) start

B) starting

C) started

D) to start

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.

35. Do you mind (travel)

such a long distance to work every day?

36. As your business grows, you may need (employ)

workers with different skills.

37. For (addition)

resources, please refer to our website or send an email to us.

38. According to the company's policy. employees( allow)

to use their cell phones only in

emergency.

39.

(General)

speaking,

employees

of

our

company

can

get

a

better

pay

and

more

opportunities for career development.

Part III Reading Comprehension (35 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 40 to 44. 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

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single line through the center.

Starting

a

business

takes

time,

and

energy

---

not

to

mention

funding.

So

it

helps

if

you’re

enthusiastic about what you do. Some business owners, like Ms Walton, have managed to turn their

hobby into a business.

Ms

Walton

is

a

former

personal

trainer

and

the

founder

and

owner

of

a

travel

agency

for

runners of various adventure (

冒险

) races. She describes running a business as

“a big job”

and says

there have been lots of difficulties to overcome along the way.

A challenge for new companies is marketing, as business owners often need to create a website

and develop a brand strategy (

策略

) for the company. As she explains, being present at these events

attracts the attention of the public to their business and enables the brand to reach its target market.

She adds that her relationship with her banker has supported her through the ups and downs of

running

her

company.

A

banker

can

help

with

small

business

financing,

your

business

banking

requirements and also advise on ways to expand your business.

40. According to the first paragraph, to start a business, you should be

.

A) healthy

B) wealthy

C) efficient

D) enthusiastic

41. Why does Ms Walton say running a business is a big job?

A) You have to take part in adventure races.

B) You have many difficulties to overcome.

C) You must travel a lot at home and abroad.

D) You need to work on weekends frequently.

42. One thing business owners often need to do for marketing is

.

A) to hire a team of experts

B) to expand overseas market

C) to build up a brand strategy

D) to find a location downtown

43. The expression “the ups and downs”

in Para. 4 means

.

A) present and past situations

B) good and bad experiences

C) chances and challenges

D) happy and sad feelings

44. According to the passage, a banker can help small businesses in

.

A) financing

B) advertising

C) hiring personnel

D) training

Task 2

Directions

:

The

following

is

a

poster.

After

reading

it,

you

will

find

3

questions

or

unfinished

statements, numbered 45 to 47. 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.

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IN CASE OF FIRE

IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE

:

Leave fire area immediately.

Close all doors.

Sound the fire alarm.

Pull the manual station.

Evacuate this building using the nearest exit.

Call the FIRE DEPARTMENT

（略）

IF YOU HEAR A FIRE ALARM

:

IF CONTINUOUS SIGNAL

Leave the building by the nearest exit. Close doors behind you. Take door key.

IF INTERMITTENT SIGNAL

Stand by and prepare to leave the building, listen for further instructions.

CAUTION

If smoke is heavy in the corridor, it may be safer for you to stay in your area. Close the door and

place

a

wet

towel

at

the

bottom

of

the

door.

If

you

encounter

smoke

in

the

stairway,

use

an

alternative exit.

REMAIN CALM

（略）

Notes

: evacuate

撤离

intermittent

间歇的

corridor

走廊

45. If you discover a fire, you are advised to

.

A) call your best friend

B) check the area carefully

C) help the people in the area

D) leave the area immediately

46. What should you do if you hear a continuous fire alarm?

A) Leave the building by the closest exit.

B) Listen for further instructions.

C) Stand by and get prepared.

D) Wait for firefighters' help.

47. If smoke is heavy in the corridor, you are advised

.

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A) open the door at once

B) stay in your area

C) lie on the floor

D) run downstairs

Task 3

Directions

:

Read the following passage. After reading it, you should complete the information by

filling in the blanks marked 48 to 52 (

in no more than 3 words

)

in the table below. You should

write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly

.

BIZSHOT

is Asia’s most exciting deep tech startup

(

初创企业

)

competition to select top 100

global startups. BIZSHOT 2020 will be held from II to 13 March. 2020 in Tianjin. Startups of all

fields and backgrounds are invited to BIZSHOT 2020. Please submit (

提交

) your most innovative

(

创新的

) technical and business ideas! Keep in mind that we are not only looking for ideas. Your

sub- mission requires at least a workable product with a practical solution.

Your

submission

will

be

reviewed

by

more

than

160

industry

experts

and

decision-makers

including

major

investors

and

companies.

The

Top

100

Global

Startups

will

be

selected

to

meet

with first class experts in their fields. This will be an excellent opportunity to display your startup in

front of the biggest players in your field

！

Are you ready for the challenge? Sign up now, and then click on the

your material!

BIZSHOT 2020

Aim: to select top 100

48

Date: from

49

March, 2020

Place: Tianjin

Businesses invited: startups of all fields and backgrounds

Submission required: at least

50

with a practical solution

Reviewers: over 160

51

and decision- makers

Way to submit: clicking on the

52

button

Task 4

Directions

: The following is a list of terms related to marketing. 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 line through the center in order of the numbered blanks. 53 through 57,

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on the Answer Sheet.

A-chain store

B-consumer behavior

C-consumer satisfaction

D-direct selling

E-market demand

F-market research

G-target market

H-brand image

I-Promotion methods

J-telephone sales

K-Direct costs

L-product quality

M-Purchase decision

N-added value

O-after-sales service

P-brand management

Q-customer loyalty

Examples:(C)

消费者满意度

(Q)

消费者忠诚度

53. (

)

促销方法

(

)

市场需求

54. (

)

市场调研

(

)

售后服务

55. (

)

直接成本

(

)

消费者行为

56. (

)

品牌形象

(

)

购买决策

57. (

)

目标市场

(

)

品牌管理

Task 5

Directions

:

The following is an introduction to car insurance. After reading it, you are required to

complete the answers that follow the questions (No. 58 to No. 62) . You should write your answers

(in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly

.

If you ever need help saving money on car insurance, contact your local GEICO office.

You’ll

get

the

great

rates

from

GEICO.

And

they’ll

help

make

sure

you

receive

all

the

discounts

and

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special benefits you deserve.

Your local GEICO office can help you find coverage (

保险范围

) for almost anything you own.

We offer coverage for your motorcycle, ATV, boat or RV.

GEICO

has

been

saving

people

money

for

more

than

15

years

and

is

the

second

-largest

personal auto insurance in the country, insuring over 21 million drivers.

You

can

go

to

to

report

a

claim,

schedule

an

appointment

even

view

your

estimate (

估算

) and photos of the damage. And when you take your car to a Geico-approved shop,

the claim repairs are guaranteed for as long as you own your vehicle.

58. Why are you advised to contact your local GEICO office?

It will help you save money on

.

59. How can GEICO help you save money?

It helps you receive

and special benefits you deserve.

60. How long has GEICO been in operation?

For more than

.

6l. How many drivers have been insured by GEICO?

More than

.

62. How can you report your claim?

By visiting

.

Part IV Translation - English into Chinese (25 minutes)

Directions

:

This part, numbered 63 to 67, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese.

Each of the four sentences ( No. 63 to No. 66) is followed by three choices of suggested translation

marked A), B), and C). Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet

with a single line through the center, And then write your translation of the paragraph (No 67) in

the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Shee

t.

63. Retired people may feel lonely for being away from their former work and colleague.

A)

退休的人虽然摆脱了繁忙的工作，却常常喜欢找老同事聊天。

B)

退休的人由于离开他们过去的工作和同事，可能会感到孤独。

C)

退休的人会觉得难以适应，因为失去了熟练的工作和老同事

64. When setting up a new business, you should pay careful attention to designing your company’s

organizational structure.

A)

当新业务建设的时候，你们要仔细考虑公司机构的职能。

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B)

设置一家新的企业时，你要关心你公司组织体系的设计。

C)

成立一家新企业，您应该特别仔细设计公司的组织结构。

65. Becoming a volunteer allows individuals to give back and learn something about themselves in

the process.

A)

成为一名志愿者可以使个人在 这个过程中给予回报并对自己有些了解。

B)

要变为志愿者就必须让人们在 学习中和付出时逐渐提高自己的精神境界。

C)

要成为一名志愿者需要让自己 在这个过程中付出并且要学习到一些东西。

66. Before you start, make sure you have a clear idea of why you are starting a company.

A)

在创业前，你务必做好规划，牢记自己创业的目的。

B)

在创业前，你一定要清楚自己为何要创办一家公司。

C)

在创业前，你要想好自己的公司是否需要银行贷款。

67. Thank you so much for the opportunity to take on the new project. I appreciate your trust in me

and your offering me the responsibility; it's an honor.

The new project will be an exciting effort for my team and me. Well keep you informed of our

progress and Im confident you re going to like the end results. Feel free to contact me if you have

any questions.

Part V Writing (25 minutes)

Directions

: This part is to test our ability to do practical writing. You are required to complete the

form according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the

Translation/Composition Sheet.

说明

:

ABC-1

品牌手机的经销商李华，最近 对一位客户做了一次电话采访。请根据

所给内容填写表格。

客户姓名

: John Smith

客户电话

:

略

客户电邮

:

略

调查日期

:2019

年

12

月

< br>15

日

采访人

:

李华

反馈意见

:

1.

他很喜欢使用

ABC-1

手机

;

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2.

他认为

ABC-1

手机价格太高，希望能便宜一些

;

-1

< br>手机用户主要是老年人，因此他希望屏幕再大一些

;

4.

他希望改善售后服务。

Customer Interview

Date (1)

Information about the customer

Name: (2)

Telephone: (3)

Email address: (4)

Feedback(

反馈意见

) :

Interviewer (5)

2019

年

12

月高等学校英语应用能力考试

B

级 真题详解（全国卷）

Part I Listening Comprehension

Section A

1.

Q: Do you like the design of the new product?

答案：

D

[

详解

]

考查对一般疑问句的回答。问题：你喜欢这种新产品的设 计吗

?

D

项

Sure

(

当然

)

为肯

定回答，符合题意。

2. Q: Would you sign your name here, please?

答案：

B