等级
高等学校英语应用能力考试分A、B两级，A级考试为高职高专学生应该达到的标准要求，B级考试略低于A级考试，是过渡性的要求。原“大学英语三级考试”相当于“高等学校英语应用能力A级考试”，原“大学英语二级考试”相当于“高等学校英语应用能力B级考试”。学校自主决定参加A级或B级考试。
定义
全称为“高等学校英语应用能力考试，英文缩写PRETCO”。简称“大学英语三级考试”。A级是优秀点的大专生考的，难度高于B级低于大学英语四级；B级是英语基础较薄弱的大专生考的，难度相当于初三至高中的英语水平，低于A级。
高等学校英语应用能力考试大纲（A级）
考试对象
本大纲适用于修完《基本要求》所规定的全部内容的高等职业教育、普通高等专科教育、成人高等教育和本科办二级技术学院各非英语专业的学生。
考试性质
本考试的目的是考核考生的语言知识、语言技能和使用英语处理有关一般业务和涉外交际的基本能力，其性质是教学---水平考试。
考试方式与内容
考试方式为笔试，包括五个部分：听力理解、语法结构、阅读理解、翻译（英译汉）和写作（或汉译英）。考试范围为《基本要求》对A级所规定的全部内容。
第一部分：听力理解（ListeningComprehensive）
测试考生理解所听对话、会话和简单短文的能力。听力材料的语速为每分钟120词。对话、会话和短文以日常生活和实用的交际性内容为主。词汇限于《基本要求》的“词汇表”中3，400词的范围，交际内容涉及《基本要求》中的“交际范围表”所列的全部听说范围。
本部分的得分占总分的15%。测试时间为15分钟。
第二部分：语法结构（Structure）
测试考生运用语法知识的能力。测试范围包括《基本要求》中的“语法结构表”所规定的全部内容。
本部分的得分占总分的15%。测试时间为15分钟。
第三部分：阅读理解（ReadingComprehension）
测试考生从书面文字材料获取信息的能力。总阅读量约1，000词。本部分测试的文字材料包括一般性阅读材料（文化、社会、常识、科普、经贸、人物等）和应用性文字，不包括诗歌、小说、散文等文学性材料，其内容能为各专业学生所理解。其中，实用性文字材料约占60%。
阅读材料涉及的语言技能和词汇限于《基本要求》中的“阅读技能表”所列的全部技能范围和“词汇表”中3，400词的范围；除一般性文章外，阅读的应用文限于《基本要求》中“交际范围表”所规定的读译范围，如：函电、广告、说明书、业务单证、合同书、摘要、序言等。
主要测试以下阅读技能：
1．了解语篇和段落的主旨和大意。
2．掌握语篇中的事实和主要情节。
3．理解语篇上下文的逻辑关系。
4．对句子和段落进行推理。
5．了解作者的目的、态度和观点。
6．根据上下文正确理解生词的意思。
7．了解语篇的结论。
8．进行信息转换。
本部分的得分占总分的35%。测试时间是40分钟。
第四部分：翻译------英译汉（Translation---EnglishtoChinese）
测试考生将英语正确译成汉语的能力。所译材料为句子和段落，包括一般性内容和实用性内容（各约占50%）；所涉及的词汇限于《基本要求》的“词汇表”中3，400词的范围。
本部分的得分占总分的20%。测试时间为25分钟。
第五部分：写作/汉译英（Writing/Translation----ChinesetoEnglish）
测试考生套写应用性短文、信函，填写英文表格或翻译简短的实用性文字的能力。
本部分的得分占总分的15%。测试时间为25分钟。
测试项目、内容、题型及时间分配表：
序号
| 测试项目
| 题号
| 测试内容
| 题型
| 百分比
| 时间分配
|
Ⅰ
| 听力理解
| 1-15
| 对话、会话、短文
| 多项选择、填空、简答
| 15%
| 15分钟
|
Ⅱ
| 语法结构
| 16-35
| 句法结构、语法、词形变化
| 多项选择、填空、改错
| 15%
| 15分钟
|
Ⅲ
| 阅读理解
| 36-60
| 语篇，包括一般性及应用性文字
| 多项选择、填空、简答、匹配
| 35%
| 40分钟
|
Ⅳ
| 英译汉
| 61-65
| 句子和段落
| 多项选择、段落翻译
| 20%
| 25分钟
|
Ⅴ
| 写作/
汉译英
|
| 应用性文字（摘要、通告、信函、简历表、申请书、协议书等）翻译。
| 套写、书写、填写或翻译
| 15%
| 25分钟
|
合计
|
| 65+1
|
|
| 100%
| 120分钟
|
附： 2012年12月23日湖北省高等学校应用能力考试试题（b卷）
Part I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your listening ability , It consists of 3sections.
Section A
Directions:This section is to your ability to understand short dialogues .There are 5 recorded dialogues in it .After each dialogue ,there is recorded question .Both the dialogues and questions will be spokenonly once. When you hear a question ,you should decide on the correct answer form 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 .
Example:You will hear:
You will hear: A)New York City
B) An evening party.
C) An air trip.
D) The man’s jib.
From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York .Therefore, C)An air tripis the correct answer .You should mark C) on the Answer Sheet with a single Line through the center .
[A] [B] [C] [D]
Now the test will begin.
1. A) Book a ticket C) Go toAmerica
B) LeaveBeijing D) Buy some gifts
2. A) An engineer C) A secretary
B) A professor D) A manager
3. A) At a book C) In an office
B) At a bank D) In an office
4. A) She can’t see the movie today C) She has already seen the movie
B) She doesn’t like the movie D) She prefers to watch movies alone
5. A) Very happy C) A little worried
C) Excited D) Proud
Section B
Direction:This section is to test your ability to understand conversations.There are 2 recorded conversations in it .After each conversations,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.
Conversation 1
6. A) Discussing a project C) Giving a welcome speech
B) Meeting a customer D)Taking a job interview
7. A) She can have a higher pay there
B) She likes the environment there
C) The company is close to her home
D) The company offers a longer paid holiday
Conversation 2
8. A) To place an order C) To change an appointment
B) To book a hotel room D) To discuss a program
9. A) To sign a contract C) To visit his partner
B) To take a holiday D) To have a family gathering
10. A) 9 am C) 2 pm
B)10 am D) 3pm
Section C
Directions:This section is to 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 readtwo times. When you hear a question .you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase(in no more than 3words). 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
11. What many young people think of the internet?
It is a place to_______________________________________________.
12. What can young people practice on the internet?
They can practice ______________________by talking with people.
13. What is important for young people to know when taking with strangers online?
Talking with strangers online can be _______________________________.
14. What should you do to protect yourself online?
Never give your ____________________________________to anyone.
15. What should you do if you feel uncomfortable with the topics of conversation?
Stop ________________________________________________.
Part II Structure (15 minutes)
Directions:This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of2 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 form 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.
16. When I am away ______business , I contact my office every day by email .
A) with C) on
B) of D) to
17. In addition to economic considerations, there are other reasons ______people work long hours.
A) what C) when
B) why D) where
18. There may be a need for retraining if you expect employees ________new technology
A) using C) to using
B) use D) used
19. A survey suggests that nearly one in six children has difficulty ______to talk.
A) to learn C) learn
B) learning D) learnt
20. It was in theirLondonbranch _____we met and discussed the issue
A) that C) how
B) which D) what
21. The decision about such a big project can not be made ______each member of the board agrees.
A) if C) though
B) unless D) as
22. There was no proof to show that Charles had committed the crime, _____he was set free.
A) but C) or
B) for D) so
23. Medical accidents ______by drugs have attracted much attention in that country.
A) causing C)be caused
B) to be caused D)caused
24. No sooner _____ than I realized I’d left the document at home.
A) have we sat down C)we had sat down
B) had we sat down D)we sat down
25. The sales department of company is engaged in _____the products and making profits.
A) selling C)being sold
B) sell D)having sold
Section B
Directions:There are 10 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
26. All the staff of the company (work) _______very hard year and 15%more profit was Gained.
27. Among the major products (import)______byMalaysiawere iron and steel and medical Instruments.
28. Business and professional services (list)______in the Yellow Pages
29. Nokia’s mobile phone market share in china（fall）_________ to its lowest level since 2005.
30. To her（disappoint）________, the girl was denied the job she had applied for.
31. While（study）_____________ at college, he got to know the professor and learned a lot from him.
32.Communication via eye contact seems to be（particular）___________ important in some cases.
33.As more customers will attend the meeting, we need to prepare some（addition）
_______ chairs.
34.These apartments allow older people to keep their (independent）____________, while having medical care available.
35. Many people find telephone interviews (difficult) ____________ than face-to-face interviews.
Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
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 choices and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Although buses tend to be slower than the subway for traveling aroundNew York City, there are many reasons to use the bus while visitingNew York City:
They tend to service areas ofManhattanthat are not located close to subway lines.
Buses offer the added advantage of being able to see various areas of Manhattan While you ride.
How Much Does the Bus Cost?
Fare is $2.25 and can be paid with a MetroCard or coins (no dollar bills, no pennies).
A free transfer to another bus or the subway within 2 hours is available if you paid with a MetroCard.
If you pay cash you can ask for a transfer, but it is only good for transferring to another bus (not to the subway) within 2 hours.
Getting On and Off the Bus
You must wait for buses at designated (指定的) bus stops.
As you see the bus approaching your stops, you can put your arm out to indicate to the driver that you want to board the bus.
Enter the bus through the front doors and pay your fare.
Take a seat or move toward the back of the bus to make room for other people boarding the bus.
To request a stop: Pull the cord or press the black band near the windows. A “Stop Requested” light will be on immediately at the front of the bus.
36. Compared with buses, the subway for traveling aroundNew York Cityis likely to be__________.
A) faster
B) slower
C) more expensive
D) more convenient
37. One advantage of traveling by bus is that you can ___________.
A) book a comfortable seat
B) buy your ticket in advance
C) transfer to the subway freely
D) see different areas ofManhattan
38. Passengers can pay their bus fare ___________.
A) with pennies
B) with dollar bills
C) with a MetroCard
D) with a credit card
39. To indicate to the driver that you want to board the stop, you may __________.
A) put your arm out
B) shows your ticket
C) go to the back door
D) wave your MetroCard
40. To ask for a stop while riding a bus, you may __________.
A) raise your hand
B) move toward the front door
C) press the black band near the windows
D) turn off the “Stop Requested” light immediately
Task 2
Directions:This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.
Marketing furniture to the public can be challenging for a small business owner. Consumers buy furniture pieces only occasionally. However, there are several furniture promotion ideas that can be used to help you reach your target market.
One thing you can do is to talk with real estate (房地产) agents to allow you to display your furniture in a new home or open house setting. This is a good way to reach a key target market – new home buyers – who may need new furniture for their future homes. Increasing foot traffic (顾客流量) is also important for a furniture store. To get more people to the store, you can advertise a raffle event (抽奖活动). This event can be promoted in your local media and through direct mail campaigns or front door advertisements to generate more interest.
In tough economic times, small business owners often suffer most as a result of slow consumer spending. To fight back against this, you have to make it easier of your customers to buy furniture. If you can, offer in-store financing, or drop the interest rate on your company’s credit terms, Consider lowering your prices and holding two-for-one events to arouse more consumer interest.
41. Why is it a challenge for small businesses to sell furniture to the public？
A) The style of furniture changes fast.
B) Their furniture is often old-fashioned.
C) People buy furniture only occasionally.
D) The public’s taste for furniture is different.
42. According to the writer, it is a good way for small business owners to sell their furniture by .
A) improving after-sales service
B) reducing the advertising expenses
C) providing free delivery of furniture
D) displaying the furniture in a new home
43. To get more customers to your store, you are advised to .
A) advertise a raffle event
B) visit your local customers
C) have longer business hours
D) improve local traffic conditions
44. The purpose of holding two-for-one events is to .
A) offer in-store financing
B) lower the furniture’s cost
C) attract consumers’ interest
D) reduce the advertising budget
45. The passage is mainly about .
A) furniture designing
B) furniture promotion
C) furniture store decoration
D) furniture production process
Task 3
Directions:The following is an advertisement. 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 three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
Welcome toBookstore.co.uk
Bookstore.co.ukis theUK’s leading internet bookseller. It is an online bookshop with a range of over two million book titles. We offer discounts of 30% or over on our books and we deliver books worldwide. You can order online or contact us via email. We are a team of knowledgeable and very helpful booksellers and we stock books from theUKandUSA.
We offer a huge range of books available for delivery within 48 hours. We use the global airmail system including special express services to deliver from ourUKdistribution centre. Economical distribution is key to our business. We will keep you informed by email about the status of your order including delivery. We supply private individuals, schools and organizations all over the world. Enjoy the best possible online book-buying experience withBookstore.co.uk.
If you can’t find what you are looking for, then use the search or advanced search to find the book you require. Follow us onTwitter@UKBookstore.
Task 4
Directions:The following is a list of items related to business activities. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.
A ------------------------- Bank loan
B ------------------------- Business plan
C ------------------------- Investment return
D ------------------------- Consumer price index
E ------------------------- Cost control
F ------------------------- Contract worker
G ------------------------- Customer loyalty
H ------------------------- Daughter company
I ------------------------- Parent company
J ------------------------- Import Duty
K ------------------------- Price Control
L ------------------------- Sales Tax
M ------------------------- Cash flow
N ------------------------- Mail Order
O ------------------------- Factory Price
P ------------------------- Contract of employment
Q ------------------------- Employment Law
Examples: ( I )母公司 ( Q )劳工法
51.（ ）成本控制 （ ）消费者物价指数
52.（ ）子公司 （ ）进口关税
53.（ ）邮购 （ ） 销售税
54.（ ）客户忠诚度 （ ） 成本控制
55.（ ）就业合同 （ ） 出厂价
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Task 5
Direction:The following is an advertisement. 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.
Welcome toLondon! With over 80 stops, 3 main sightseeing routes and countless photo opportunities, The Original Tour really is the finest way to seeLondonand her landmarks. Sit back, relax and take in the sights, sounds and wonderful views of the city, both ancient and modern. 24-hour bus tour tickets are available online.
Yellow Route
This route takes you to the best of London’s sights, beginning from Buckingham Palace and finished at Westminster Abbey (教堂). Get the most out of your visit with a fun English-guided commentary (解说词) provided by our professional tour hosts.
Red Route
This is highly recommended for overseas visitors and children. It takes in all ofLondon’s popular attractions and offers entertaining commentaries in a choice of languages. Children can also enjoy our super Kids’ Channel.
Blue Route
On this route guests can enjoy the delights ofLondon’s top museums and shopping districts introduced through the digital commentary, including the special children’s channel.
56. What is the finest way to seeLondonand her landmarks?
57. Where can travelers buy bus tour tickets inLondon?
They can buy the tickets .
58. What kind of commentary is provided for the tourists on theYellow Route?
A fun commentary.
59. Which route is strongly recommended for overseas travelers?
The Route.
60. What are the main attractions on theBlue Route?
Top museums and .
Part IV 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 four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
61. The shipment has been overdue for quite a long time and we have not heard any news about it from you.
A)货物装运已逾期很久，我们却至今没有收到你方有关装运的任何消息。
B)航运的货物忆到达很长时间，但没有人通知我们关于透支的任何消息。
C)长期以来这些佩特都是航运的，而且你们事先都能够给我们发来通知。
D)即使发货需要很长时间，我们迄今还是没有收到你方任何相关的信息。
62. It is our hope that this contract will represent the beginning of a long and fruitful cooperation between our two companies.
A)我们希望能长期保持我们两家公司之间互利互惠的合作关系。
B)我们希望基于本合同建立我们两家公司之间长期合作的关系。
C)我们希望这项合同将代表我们两家公司长期有效合作的开始。
D)我们希望能尽快地签订合同并长期保持我们已经取得的成果。
63. This course will introduce you to many of the functions which the software uses to produce letters, reports, and other documents.
A)本课程将有助于你掌握各种软件，学习写信、写报告和生成其它文件。
B)本课程将向你们介绍该软件用于写信、写报告和其它文件的许多功能。
C)本课程使用该软件来讲授商务信函、工作报告和其它文件的写作特点。
D)通过本课程，你可掌握该软件的用途，用于写信、写报告和其它文件。
64. We wish to inform you that all the items ordered are available from stock and will be shipped upon receipt of your letter of credit.
A)我方谨通知贵方，所订货物均有现货，收到你方信用证后即可发运。
B)我们提醒你方注意，所订货物都有库存，但须提供信用证方可发货。
C)你方所订货物本公司储备充足，希即寄信用证，我们一定尽快发货。
D)我方信用证已经寄出，希望你方尽快装运货物并及时来函告知我们。
65. Founded in 1937, ABC Company is one of the largest consumer products companies in the world. It has offices or factories in more than 50 countries, with more than 100 brands on market in 60 countries. Its products include beauty care, home care, and family health care products. Millions of people around the world use its products every day.
Part V Writing (25 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a business letter according to the following information give in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
说明：假设你是某公司的销售助理王海，请给David Smith先生写一封回信，内容包括：
1.感谢对方订购了100箱衬衫；
2.建议用纸箱而不用木箱装运，并列举纸箱的优点（比如：轻便，成本低等）；
你公司最近与别的美国公司交易中也用过纸箱，效果很好；
3.盼回复。
Words for reference
纸箱 carton
木箱 wooden case
