C) efficiency D) responsibility
38. In the first paragraph, ―we are always mindful of …‖means ―‖. A) we are always worried about… B) we always look forward to… C) we are always aware of… D) we always put up with…
39. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices , according to thesecond paragraph ? A) Continually upgrade them
B) Keep using the traditional methods
C) Hire new workers to clean the environment
D) Import new technology from overseas companies
40. What can we learn about the company’s new ―green‖ waste management program? A) The quality of waste management has become worse. B) The program is becoming more and more popular. C) Waste management has remained unchanged. D) More workers are involved in the program.
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements arenumbered 41 to 45.
Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had alreadybeen declining for years due to advance in technology and changes in the global economy. Thefollowing is a list of careers that are disappearing.
Stage Performers
The five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61% .Stage performances have fallenout of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainmenttechnologies. Postal service mail sorters
After losing almost 57,000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in thisoccupation can be seen by 2018.With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasingcorrespondence via e-mail and fax; this job is quickly becoming unnecessary. Office support workers
About 300,000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009.Secretaries and fileclerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voicemailand easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work. Photo processors
With the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photoprinters are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last fiveyears and there might be a 24% decline by 2018.
Radio operators
As technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radiotelephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.
41. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economicchanges, . A. Many jobs are disappearing sharply B. Many new occupations are emerging
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C. People are attracted to higher-paying jobs D. Part-time jobs have become more popular
42. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that. A. Stage performers can no longer earn big money B. Fewer people are qualified as stage performers C. There is less investment in in stage performances D. Stage performances have become less popular
43. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that. A. Office workers can work on a flexible work system B. Professionals are able to do their own office work C. Secretaries and file clerks are badly in need D. Employees can enjoy better social welfare
44. The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might declineby. A. 61% B.43% C.30% D.24%
45. Which of the following might be best title of the passage? A. Advanced Technologies B. Rising Unemployment C. Disappearing Careers D. Global Economy
Task 3
Directions: The following is a short introduction to AIL Sales Representatives. After reading it, youare required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answersbriefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
In American Income Life Company(AIL),sales representatives have servants’ heart. Our teammembers make every effort to protect hard-working, middle-income families with insurancecoverage(承保范围).We also believe whole heartedly in giving back to the communities in whichwe operate. American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world abetter place.
Sales experience is not required to be a representative, just the willingness to work hard. Whatmakes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus onselling, which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimited. Simply said, you earn whatyou’re worth based on how hard you work; and how fast you want to advance.
At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job. You will also find free trainingopportunities, and leadership experience, too. American Income Life’s independent agencyoffices provide sales training focused on insurance sales. Training includes working one-on-onewith experienced sales agents both in the classroom and in the field.
Sales Representatives of AILAims:1) to protect middle-income families
2) to give back to 46. Features: 1) having servants’ hearts
2) Willingness to 47. 3) Being able to focus on 48 7
Benefits: 1) 49 sales training opportunities 2) 50experience
Task 4
Directions: The following is a list of term used in International Trade .After reading it, you arerequired to find the items equivalent to ( 与… 等同) those given in Chinese in the tablebelow .Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the answer sheet, numbered51through 55.
A Cost of goods soldB Channel of distribution
C Commission percentD Competitive advantage / edge E Current assetsF Current debt
G Direct cost of salesH Earning before taxes I Effective demandJ Advance payment K Advising bankL Letter of credit M Paying bankN Capital market
O Cost and freightP Import licenseQ Joint venture Examples: (A) 售出物成本(H)税前收益 51.（ ）现有债务（ ）预付款 52.（ ）信用证（ ）合资企业 53.（ ）竞争优势（ ）有效需求
54.（ ）付款银行（ ）成本加运费55.（ ）直销成本（ ）资本市场
Task 5
Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answer to the 5question (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answer (in no more than three words) should been written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.
Act now to get a student loan
Make no payments while in school with a Wells Fargo private student loan.A college education is a worthwhile investment, but sometimes you need help covering all thecosts. Wells Fargo private student loans may be able to help you pay for all eligibleeducation-related expenses, including tuition, housing ,books, a laptop, lab fees, and more.Other benefits include:
--Make no payments until six months after leaving school --Select a competitive fixed or variable interest rate option --Reduce your loan cost with our interest rate discounts Applying with a co-signer（联署人；担保人）may improve your chance of getting approved andhelp you qualify for a lower interest rate.Learn more about undergraduate student loans for traditional colleges and universities orcareer and community colleges. Or call our toll-free number 1-877-315-7721.Our Student Loan Specialists ae here to help you through the progress-----from helping youmake an informed choice on the loan that meets your needs, to helping you estimate how muchyou may need to borrow. 56. What is introduced in the passage? A Wells Fargoloan.
57. What expenses can be paid with the loan? All eligibleexpenses.
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58. What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment period? No payment is made until six months after.
59. Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co-signer?
To have a better chance ofand being qualified for a lower interest rate. 60. What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your application?
They can help you throughin your application.
Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)
Direction: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English intoChinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read three choices of suggestedtranslation marked A),B) and C).You should choose the best translation and mark thecorresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Andfor the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on theTranslation/Composition Sheet.
61. In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs, the company has decided that salaryreductions are absolutely necessary at this time.
A)公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适合。 B)为了增加现金流转和减少裁员，公司已决定现在减薪是绝对必要的。 C)为了增加现金储备和防止裁员，公司认为有必要立即着手进行减薪。 62. After some initial hesitation, western manufacturers were rushing to China to sell theirinternationally approved products to the growing market.
A)西方厂商有些犹豫但还是进入中国，销售其国际上获奖产品，使中国市场不断增长
B)西方生产厂商毫不犹豫地来到中国投资生产，希望扩大自己产品在国际市场的份额。
C)西方厂商最初稍有犹豫，即蜂拥到中国，向成长中的市场出售其国际认可的产品。
63. As a result of continuing business expansion at the city branch of our bank, we are presentlySeeking experienced bank clerks.
A)由于本市分行的业务持续扩大，我行现诚聘有经验的银行职员。
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B)由于本市人口的不断增加，我行将在各个地区增加营业网点和人员。 C)本市支行的规模将会不断扩大，为此我们急需聘请多位银行经理人。 64. Economic competition among nations is expected to increase, especially now that theCountries like Russia and China have moved towards a market economy. A) 经济竞争在国家之间不断升级，导致像中国和俄罗斯这样的国家也已经转向了市场经济。
B) 各国间的经济竞争将会加剧，尤其是因为像中国和俄罗斯这样的国家也已经迈向市场经 济
C)世界的经济形势将会发生巨变，尤其是像中国和俄罗斯这样的国家也向世界开放了市场。
65. According to your request, we will 1) correct or update your personal information; 2) stop sending emails to your emailaddress; 3) stop sending messages to your phones; and 4) stop your account to prevent any future purchases through that account You can make these requests at the CustomerInformation Department, or by telephoning, or e-mailing your requests to the CustomerService Department at cs@lightinthebox.com.Please do not e-mail your credit card number or other sensitive information.
Part V 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：假设你是公寓管理员Jeffrey，请根据下列内容给公寓住户Smith 先生写一封信。 写信事由：
1．已收到Smith 先生的来信，回复他借用公寓公用房间出售旧物的请求；
2. 不同意Smith 先生的请求，理由是：公寓规则规定，公用房间不能用于出售物品的
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活动；
3．建议Smith 先生使用露天停车场，但需提前一周告知我，并将计划告知其他住户。 Words for reference: 公共用房common room 公寓规则apartment rule 住户residents
参考答案 A卷，
21—25 CDCBA 26-30 ADADB
31. reasonable 32. make 33. most expensive 34. investment 35. will be held 36—40 DBBAB 41—45 ADBDC
46.the communities 47. work hard 48. selling 49. free 50. leadership 51. F/J 52. L/Q 53. D/I 54. M/O 55. G/N
56.private student 57. education-related 58. leaving school 59. getting approved 60. the progress 61 C为了增加现金储备和防止裁员 62 C 西方厂商最初稍有犹豫后， 63 A于本市分行的业务持续扩大 64 B 各国的经济竞争将会加剧
65 根据您的要求，我们将纠正或更新您的个人信息;停止发送邮件到您的帐户，以防止通过泰德帐户的任何未来的购买。你可以在客户信息部门提出这些要求，或致电，或通过电子邮件发送请求到客户服务部门cs@lightinthebox.com请不要通过电子邮件发送信用卡号码或其他敏感信息
作文Dear smith:
Mr Smith Hello, I have received your letter, and you said I need to borrow a common room apartments sell old things, sorry, can not agree, because the apartment provides a common room for activities not sell items, we recommend that you use the open-air parking field, but needs to tell me one week in advance, and plan to inform the other tenants.
Yous jeffrey
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