试卷代号：A
A 云南省高等学校英语应用能力考试（本科）
YUNNAN PROVINCIAL TEST OF PRACTICAL ENGLISH ABILITY FOR UNDERGRADUATES
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注意事项
本试卷分A、B两种类型。本卷为A卷类型。考试时间为130分钟，即14:00—16:10（含考试指令，收发卷时间），不得提前或拖延。考试全过程，即14:00至16:10考生不得中途退场。
听力考试部分结束后，考生必须摘下耳机，继续做其它部分试题。
考生不可携带任何通讯工具进入考场，如手机等电子产品。若已将此类物品带人考场，须将它们交给监考人员保管，待考试结束后取回。 考生拿到答题卡后，应首先把答题卡表头各项目正确填写完毕。若不填不划，或填错划错，不能记录成绩，后果考生自负。答题卡表头的填划要求是： 1. 正确填写学校名称、姓名、考场号和座位号； 2. 正确填划试卷代号（在代号字母中间划一短横线）； 3. “准考证号”下的14个方框用阿拉伯数字填入，并在方框下面各条0-9的数
字中找出对应方框相符的数字，在数字中间划一条短横线；同时将准考证号填入本试题册封面上的方框内。
答案一律做在答题卡上，凡做在试题册上的答案一律无效。客观性选择题，填划答案时，一律用2B铅笔填划，应在选定的答案项[A],[B],[C]或[D]字母中间划一条短横线，横线长度不要超出方括号，要有一定的浓度和粗度，浓度要盖过字母底色。
做主观性试题时（全部做在答题卡上），必须使用黑色字迹的钢笔或圆珠笔答题。禁止使用涂改液。
考试过程中，除了试卷印刷质量问题，考生不得向监考人员提有关试题作答的任何问题，监考人员对此一律不作回答。
宣布考试结束时，考生应马上停笔。待监考人员收齐所有考试材料，点清无误后宣布离开考场时，才能离开考场。
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云南省大学外语教学与考试指导委员会编制
2013年6月
YNCET-A-0
Part I Listening Comprehension
Section A: Short Conversations
Directions: In this section, you will hear 9 short conversations. At the end of each
conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only ONCE. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
1. A. She would not help.
B. She can help him out with the program. C. She will keep in touch with him.
D. She is not sure if she can pass on the message.
2. A. He is rather disappointed. B. He is slightly offended. C. He is a little angry. D. He understands that.
3. A. Keep his own way. B. See a doctor. C. Find out a win-win solution. D. Persuade his partner.
4. A. 55 minutes. B. 45 minutes. C. 40 minutes. D. 35 minutes.
5. A. Kevin didn’t get divorced. B. Kevin got divorced. C. Not sure. D. Kevin is successful.
6. A. Lawyer and client. B. Doctor and patient. C. Teacher and student. D. Manager and secretary.
7. A. At the neighborhood. B. At a cinema. C. At a clothing store. D. At a bar.
8. A. Ms. Jenkins is out for a meal. B. Ms. Jenkins is on sick leave. C. Ms. Jenkins is at a meeting. D. Ms. Jenkins is on a business trip.
9. A. Stay with his mom. B. Make new friends. C. Go out with his friends. D. See his friends out.
Section B：Long Conversation
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Directions: In this section, you will hear ONE long conversation. At the end of the
conversation, three questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only ONCE. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Questions 10 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
10. A. She could not find the tickets. B. She could not find her toothbrush. C. She could not carry the suitcase alone. D. She could not close the suitcase.
11. A. She never knows how to shut the suitcase. B. She always forgets things.
C. He was busy looking for the tickets himself. D. He could not spare time to help him.
12. A. In Mary’s handbag. B. In the suitcase.
C. In David’s pocket. D. Not mentioned.
Section C：Short Passage
Directions: In this section, you will hear ONE short passage. At the end of the
passage, you will hear three questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only ONCE. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
13. A. The general public. B. University students. C. Newspaper employees. D. Magazine advertisers.
14. A. Publisher. B. Reporter. C. Photographer. D. Customer.
15. A. A new TV program. B. A news website. C. A newspaper. D. A recession.
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Section D: Spot-Dictation
Directions: In this section, you will hear ONE passage three times. When the passage
is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 16 to 25 with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
Most of us don't give serious thought to our mouths. We use them to eat, talk, and breathe. We rarely give them (16)_____________ beyond keeping our teeth clean and white. But the mouth can also be a gateway for bacteria. And research is now showing how our mouths can (17)_____________ the rest of our bodies. This comes (18)_____________ to many people.
People who have gum (齿龈) disease (19)_____________ of having heart attacks. They're also (20)_____________ to acquire other health problems than those people who have healthier gums. So it is clear that we should consider our mouths more.
In fact, (21)_____________ show the amount of bacteria in the mouth is (22)_____________ the dangerous build-up of harmful cells within the blood. Over time, this can cause blood to be blocked from (23)_____________. And this can ultimately lead to heart attacks.
Experts say that people who have gum disease should quickly and thoroughly (24)_____________ with professional cleanings two or even three times a year. But even for people without gum disease, regular brushing might help to keep their hearts and brains healthy too. So be sure to (25)_____________ your mouth!
Part II Structure and Vocabulary
Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there
are four Choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
26. The reason Hollywood is a good place for making movies is ________ the sun shines there every day. A. that B. what C. how D. why
27. ________ her address, we couldn’t get in touch with her. A. not to know B. to know C. not knowing D. not know
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28. ________ the time of the final examinations ________ the students start to read his books.
A. Not…until B. Not…until did C. Not until…didn’t D. Not until…did
29. ________ they are poor, they are against the plan to trade land for goods and money.
A. Despite B. In spite of C. Even though D. As
30. A: Who are making so much noise in the garden? B: ________ the children. A. It is B. There are C. That is D. They are
31. She was educated at Beijing University, ________ she went on to have her advanced study abroad. A. after that B. from which C. from that D. after which
32. It was reported that only one passenger was fortunate to escape ________ in the plane crash. A. killing B. being killed C. to be killed D. having killed
33. Amanda ________ alone, but since she came to China she ________ together with her classmates.
A. used to study; has got used to working B. used to study; has got used to work
C. was used to studying; has got used to working D. was used to studying; has got used to work
34. After ________ seemed an endless wait, it was his turn to step into the doctor’s office. A. it B. that C. what D. there
35. With the advancement of technology, computers have come into the market, ________ capable of doing very complicated calculations at great speed. A. that they are B. which they are C. that is D. which are
36. The manager required that all the employee ________ at the office before 9:00 in the morning.
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