英语应⽤能⼒考试B级及答案
Task 1
Online advertising is the means of selling a product on the Internet．With the arrival of the Internet，the business world has become digitalized(数字化)and people prefer buying things online，which is easier and faster．Online advertising is also known as e-advertising．It offers a great variety of services，which can not be offered by any other way of advertising．One major benefit of online advertising is the immediate spread of information that is not limited by geography or time．Online advertising can be viewed day and night throughout the world. Besides，it reduces the cost and increases the profit of the company．
Small businesses especially find online advertising cheap and effective．They can focus on their ideal customers and pay very little for the advertisements．
In a word，online advertising is a cheap and effective way of advertising，whose success has so far fully proved its great potential(潜⼒)．
1．According to the first paragraph，buying things online is more __A__ ．
A) convenient B) fashionable C) traditional D) reliable 2．Compared with any other way of advertising，online advertising __C__ ．
A) attracts more customers B) displays more samples
C) offers more services D) makes more profits
3．Which of the following statements is TRUE of online advertising? __D__
A) It has taken the place of traditional advertising．
B) It will make the Internet technology more efficient．
C) It can help sell the latest models of digitalized products．
D) It can spread information without being limited by time．
4．Who can especially benefit from online advertising? __B__
A) Local companies．B) Small businesses．
C) Government departments．D) International organizations．
5．This passage is mainly about __D__ ．
A) the function and the use of the Internet B) the application of digital technology
C) the development of small businesses D) the advantages of online advertising
Task 2
During our more than 60-year history，with our vast knowledge and experience，Trafalgar has created perfectly designed travel experiences and memories．
Exceptional value
Traveling with Trafalgar can save you up to 40％when compared with traveling independently．We can find you the right hotels，restaurants，and our charges include entrance fees，tolls(道路通⾏费)，etC)Because we’re the la rgest touring company with great buying power，we can pass on our savings to you．
Fast-track entrance
Traveling with us means no standing in line (排队)at major sights．Trafalgar takes care of all the little details，which means you are always at the front of the line．
Travel with like-minded friends
Because we truly are global，you will travel with English-speaking people from around the world，and that leads to life-long
friendships．
Great savings
We provide many great ways to save money，including Early Payment Discount(折扣)，Frequent Traveler Savings and more.
Fast check-in
Once your booking has been made，you are advised to check in online at our website and meet your fellow travelers before you leave．
6．Because of its great buying power，Trafalgar __B__ ．
A) can find the cheapest restaurants B) can pass on its savings to tourists
C) takes tourists to anywhere in the world D) allows tourists to travel independently 7．Traveling with Trafalgar，tourists do not have to __C__ ．
A) bring their passports with them B) pay for their hotels and meals
C) stand in line at major sights D) take their luggage with them 8．Traveling with Trafalgar，tourists may __B__ ．
A) meet tour guides from different countries B) make new friends from around the world C) win a special prize offered by the company D) have a good chance to learn foreign languages
9．Which of the following is mentioned as a way to earn a discount? __A__
A) Early payment．B) Group payment．C) Office booking．D) Online booking．10．After having made booking，tourists are advised to check in __D__ ．
A) at the hotels B) at the airport C) by telephone D) on the website
Task 3
Thank you for your interest in Calibre Cassette (盒式录⾳带) library. This letter tells you about our service. With it we are sending you an application form, so that you can join if you would like to try it.
Calibre library aims to provide the pleasure of reading to anyone who cannot read ordinary print books because of sight problems. We currently have over 7,000 books available for reading for pleasure, including 1,000 specially for children. All our books are recorded cover-to-cover on ordinary cassettes and can be played on any cassette player. They are sent and returned by post, free of charge.
When we receive your application, we will send you a book and an information tape. They will explain how to use the service. The easy way to use Calibre library is to tell us what sorts of books you like, and we will keep you supplied with books we think you will enjoy. Or you can send us a list of books you would like to read, and we will then send you books from this list whenever possible. In that case you will need to use our website, or buy one or more of our catalogues (⽬录).
11. According to the first paragraph, the library sends the application form to the readers so that they can ___D_____.
A) read ordinary books B) order cassette players
C) buy Calibre cassettes D) use the library service
12. Calibre library provides service mainly for people who suffer from ____C____.
A) hearing difficulties B) mental illnesses
C) sight problems D) heart troubles
13. The service of sending and returning books by post is ___C_____.
A) not available to children B) paid by the users
C) free of charge D) not provided
14. The easy way to use the library service is to ___B_____.
A) inform the library of your name and address B) tell the library the sorts of books you like
C) buy the catalogues of the library D) ask the library to buy the books
15. The main purpose of this letter is to ___A_____.
A) introduce the library’s service to readers B) recommend new books to the readers C) send a few catalogues to readers D) express thanks to the readers
Task 4
People in some countries cannot use their native language for Web addresses. Neither can Chinese speakers, who have to rely on pinyin. But last Friday, ICANN, the Web’s governing body, approved the use of up to 16 languages for the new system. More will follow in the coming years.
英语b级考试技巧The Internet is about to start using the 16 languages of the world. People will soon be able to use addresses in characters (字符) other than those of the Roman alphabet (字母表). The change will also allow the suffix (后缀) to be expressed in 16 other alphabets, including traditional and simplified Chinese characters.
But there are still some problems to work out. Experts have discussed what to do with characters that have several different meanings. This is particularly true of Chinese.
Most experts doubt the change will have a major effect on how th e Internet is used. “There will be some competition between companies to obtain popular words for addresses.”
16. For Web addresses, Chinese speakers now have to use ____A____.
A) pinyin B) signs C) numbers D) characters
17. The approval of the use of 16 languages by ICANN will allow web users to ___D_____.
A) change their email address B) email their messages in characters
C) have the chance to learn other languages D) use addresses in their own language
18. The new system will allow the suffix of a Web address to be expressed by ___C_____.
A) any native language B) figures and numbers
C) Chinese characters D) symbols and signs
19. Which of the following is one of the problems in using the new system? __A__
A) Certain characters have several different meanings.
B) Chinese is a truly difficult language to learn.
C) People find it difficult to type their address in characters.
D) Some experts think it is impossible to use Chinese characters.
20. Many experts do not believe that ___D_____.
A) there are still out
B) there will be competition to get popular addresses
C) companies are willing to change their web addresses
D) the change will affect the use of the Internet greatly
Task 5
Subways are underground trains，which usually operate 24 hours a day. They are found in larger cities and usually run between the suburbs and the downtown area. Maps and schedules are available from the ticket of rice. if you take the subway often，you can save money by purchasing a monthly pass(⽉票).
City-operated buses run on various routes(线路)and are designed to be at certain places at certain times. Maps and schedules may be posted at certain stops，or they may be available at local banks，libraries，the student union，or from
the bus drivers. Buses run mainly during the day. Fare is paid by exact change in coins, or by monthly passes.
Taxis are generally more expensive in the United States than in other countries. If you use a taxi，be sure you ask the amount of the fare before you agree to ride. The driver usually expects a tip(⼩费)of 15 percent of the fare.
21. According to the passage, subways as underground trains, which usually run__D__.
A) within downtown areas B) away from city centers
C) in or outside big modern cities D) between suburbs and city centers
22. You can get the maps and schedules of the subways____D____.
A) at bus stations B) at local banks C) in any bookstores D) from the ticket offices
23. From the passage we learn that___C_____.
A) buses are always available in 24 hours B) bus riders have to buy monthly passes C) bus fare is paid by exact change in coins D) buses are the best means of transportation
24. When you take a taxi, you’d better___B_____.
A) buy a monthly pass B) ask about the fare first
C) agree on the amount of the tip D) pay by the exact change in coins
25. The passage mainly tells us about____C____.
A) the bus and train fares in the US B) the ways of paying taxi in the US
C) the public transportation in the US D) the advantage of subways in the US
Task 6
Letter 1
Dear Ann,
I am going to give a dinner party next month. I want my guests to enjoy themselves and to feel comfortable. What is the secret of giving a successful party?
Letter 2
Dear Mary，
Cook something that would let you spend time with your guests，If a guest offers to help you in the kitchen，accept the offer. It often makes people feel more comfortable when they can help. Before serving dinner，while your guests make small talks in the living room，offer them drinks. Some guests may like wine，but make sure to provide soft drinks for people who don’t.
At the dinner table，let your guests serve themselves. Offer them a second serving after they finish, but don’t ask more than once. Most guests will take more if they want.
Perhaps the most important rule of all is to be natural. Treat your guests as you want them to treat
you when you’re in their home—that is，act naturally toward them，and don’t try too hard to be polite. Have a good time in a pleasant atmosphere.
26. From the first letter we learn that Mary ___A_____ .
A) is asking for advice on giving a dinner party B) knows the secret of giving a pleasant party
C) is going to attend a dinner party D) has successfully held a party
27. An n’s first piece of advice is that Mary should___D_____.
A) get the food ready before the guests arrive B) keep the guests away from the kitchen
C) spend some time with the guests D) accept the guests’ offer to help
28. Ann suggests that Mary offer drinks__A______.
A) while the guests are having small talks B) when all the guests have arrived
C) after the guests finish small talks D) after the dinner comes to an end
29. When having dinner，the guests are expected to___D_____.
A) eat their food slowly B) help the host serve food
C) serve each other at the table D) help themselves to more food
30. The most important rule for Mary to follow in treating her guests is to____B____.
A) be as polite as she can B) let them feel at home
C) prepare delicious food D) create a formal atmosphere
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 percent 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
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