河北成人学位英语考试考前预测卷01
Paper One (65minutes, 70points)
Part I Dialogue Completion (10minutes, 10 points)
Directions:In this part, there are 3 dialogues with 3 or 4 blanks, each .followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the choice that best suits the situation until the dialogue is complete. With Dialogue One, all the choices will have to be used. With Dialogue Two and Dialogue Three, one choice will be left unused. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single bar through the centre of the letter that indicates your choice.
Dialogue One
Speaker A: Good evening, sir and madam.
Speaker B: Good evening. _____1_____
Speaker A: Let me check the list. Yes, we do have a reservation under Mr. Stephen.
Speaker B: _____2_____There are six of us. Four of my friends are coming soon.
Speaker A: It doesn't matter. Follow me, please. What do you think of the table in the centre of the dining room?
Speaker B: But _____3_____
Speaker A: I’m sorry, but you see, all the tables by the window are small, with up to four seats.
Speaker B: Oh, I see. We'll have to make up with the centre one.
Speaker A: Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Stephen.
Speaker B: If a Mr. Sun comes to look for me, _____4_____
Speaker A: Yes, I will.
A. it's a window table that we've booked.
B. just usher him here.
C. We’ve a reservation for a table for two under the name of Stephen.
D. But there is a change in the number of people.
Dialogue Two
Speaker A: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
Speaker B: Yes, I’m leaving today. Can I have my bill settled?
Speaker A: Of course, sir. May I have your name?
Speaker B: My name is Peter Brown and my room number is 556.
Speaker A: Just a second, please. Mr. Brown, _____5_____ Please cbeek.
Speaker B: I’m sorry. I suppose there is a mistake indeed. I only stayed here for three nights, not four.
Speaker A: Just a second, please. I'll check it...I am sorry, Mr. Brown, _____6 _____So the fee in total should be $155.
Speaker B: Now you are right. Could I pay with credit card?
Speaker A: What kind of card do you have?
Speaker B: Visa.
Speaker A: _____7_____...OK, here is your bill and receipt. Thank you, sir. Hope you have enjoyed your stay at our hotel.
Speaker B: Certainly I have. Thank you.
Speaker A: You're welcome. Goodbye.
A. That's acceptable.
B, here is your bill.
C. this is a miscalculation.
D. How do you pay for the bill?
Dialogue Three
Speaker A: Hello. Can I be of service to you?
Speaker B: I’m just window shopping.
Speaker A: You are always welcome. _____8_____
Speaker B: They look very interesting, especially the yellow gowns.
Speaker A: They are imperial gowns. Ancient Chinese Emperors wear them. Yellow is a noble color to Chinese people. The imperial laws forbade the ordinary people to wear yellow.
Speaker B: Did they? But _____9_____
Speaker A: Cultures differ from country to country. Why not try them on?
Speaker B: How much should I pay you for trying it on?
Speaker A: Free of charge.
Speaker B: That's fine. Is this yellow too bright for me?
Speaker A: It's a very bright yellow, but it looks terrific on you.
Speaker B: Does it? What size is it?
Speaker A: It's size 8.
Speaker B: But I wear size 10.
Speaker A: Here is another gown. It's size 10. Try it on. _____10_____. Why not take one as a souvenir? It's cheap. Only 100 Yuan.
Speaker B: That's a good idea. I’11 take it.
A. You look so smart in the imperial gown.
B. Do you want to try any other size again?
C. We sell all kinds of things used in ancient Chinese Imperial Palaces.
D. in my country purple is associated with being noble.
Part II Reading Comprehension (35minutes, 40 points)
Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
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