K--local user terminal L--file management
M--response signal N--operating instructions
O--change of the battery unit P--function indicator
Q--entry rejected R--external control
51.( )计费时间 ( )非高峰时间
52.( )网络用户地址 ( )标识码
53.( )本地用户终端 ( )音频信号
54.( )文件管理 ( )操作指令
55.( )外部控制 ( )功能指示
Task 5
Directions: The f ollowing is a Guide to the singapore underground train system. Af ter reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 to No. 60) that f ollow. The answers (in not more than 3 words) should
be written af ter the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.
The Singapore underground train system, known as the MRT, offers a speedy and easy way to get about our city. Youll need small change to buy an individual
ticket. Alternatively, buy a special ticket designed with the tourist in mind. Costing $6 ,it offers $5.50 worth of rides; the extra 50 cents is for keeping the ticket as a souvenir (纪念品 ). Tourist tickets feature one of three designs: the Chinese Gardens, the Victoria Memorial Hall or a night skyline of Singapore.
You gain entry to the trains by inserting your ticket into the barrier achine (检票闸机). Wait for the ticket to reappear and put it away safely: youll need it again. After your trip, you insert your ticket into the barrier in order
to leave. Please note that each ticket is time coded on entry, and you are advised not to spend more than half an hour in addition to travel time, because tickets can expire (失效).
Moving stairs that take you to the platform and train destinations are marked clearly. Trains run frequently. Do remember, eating and drinking are forbidden in MRT stations and trains.
56. What purpose does the MRT serve? To provide a(n) way to get about the city.
57. Why is there an extra cost of 50 cents for a tourist ticket? For the tourist to keep the ticket as
58. Why should people keep the ticket after boarding the train? Because they will when they leave.
59. What will happen if passengers stay in MRT over half an hour in addition to travel time? Their tickets will
60. What is forbidden when people take the underground train? They are not allowed to
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 f our choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark the correspon ding letter on your Answer Sheet. And f or the paragraph numbered
65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.
61. You must sign to accept the terms and conditions as the application will only be processed with the applicants signature.
A) 您必须先阅读有关条款才能签名,因为申请表必须经过申请人签名才能办理。
B) 您必须签名以示接受这些条款,因为申请表必须附有申请人的签名方可受理。
C) 您必须在收到所列条款之后才能签名,因为申请表只有经申请人签署才生效。
D) 您必须在收到所列条款之后才能签名,因为申请表一旦经申请人签名就即刻生效。
62. In tile world today any damage to society, whether at the local or at tile global level, will not remain unnoticed.
A) 在当今世界,社会受到局部或全面损害的程度还是难以确定的。
B) 在当今世界,对社会所造成的任何局部或总体损害都依然未被察觉。
C) 在当今世界,对社会的任何损害,无论是局部的还是全球性的,终究会被察觉出来。
D) 在当今世界,对社会造成的任何破坏,不管从局部看还是从全局来看,都不会不被注意到。
63. If you are a small firm and you are confident you know the risk assesment, you can do it yourself.
A) 如果你们公司规模小,并自信对风险评估很了解,你们可以自己进行这项工作。
B) 如果你拥有一家小公司,并有信心去理解这项工作,你自己可以做风险评估。
C) 如果你自信熟悉这项工作,你的小公司就可以自己去冒险进行投资。
D) 如果你是一家小公司,而且熟悉风险投资,你就可以自己去投资。
64. An engineer is needed by the company to manage the work of installation teams, and to provide engineering assistance when problems occur.
A) 公司需要一位工程师来指挥安装工作,并在出现问题时提供工程指导。
B) 公司聘用了一位工程师,让他做安装工作,同时还要解决工程方面的问题。
C) 公司需要聘用工程师来帮助公司安装设备,提供工程援助以及解决出现的问题。
D) 公司需要一位工程师来领导安装小组的工作,并在出现问题时提供工程方面的帮助。
65. We have learned from our Embassy that you are interested in importing Chinese silk products. We are a long- established exporter of silk products in China and we have a very good reputation both at home and abroad.Our products sell well all over the world and are highly valued by our customers for their excellent quality and fine workmanship (工艺). Enclosed are our catalogue and price list covering all the products. We are looking forward to your early reply.
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 f ollowing inf ormation given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
假如你是某公司餐饮部经理 Peter Jones,于2009 年 6 月 18 日发一封信给办公室主任 Brown Smith,内 容是:从下周一开始,员工食堂关闭一周,进行重新装修。上午和下午在一楼接待厅将有餐饮公司使用推车提供饮料和三明治。附近的饭店每天中午 12 点至 13 点为员工提供午餐。
注意:必须包括对收信人的称谓、写信日期、发信人的签名等基本格式。
Words for reference:
重新装修 redecoration n. redecorate v. 推车 trolley 接待厅
reception hall
餐饮公司 catering firm
餐饮部经理 catering manager