2015-2010年英语三级(A级)阅读真题整理(附答案)

2014年真题（1）Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for years due to advances in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing.Stage PerformersThe five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61%. Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies.Postal Service Mail Sorters (分拣员)After losing almost 57000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by 2018. With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax, this job is quickly becoming unnecessary.Office Support WorkersAbout 300000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009. Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voicemail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work.Photo ProcessorsWith the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018.Radio OperatorsAs 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%.1. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economic changes, ______.A.many jobs are disappearing sharplyB.many new occupations are emergingC.people are attracted to higher-paying jobsD.part-time jobs have become more popular2. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that ______.A.stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB.fewer people are qualified as stage performersC.there is less investment in stage performancesD.stage performances have become less popular3. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that ______.A.office workers can work on a flexible work systemB.professionals are able to do their own office workC.secretaries and file clerks are badly in needD.employees can enjoy better social welfare4. The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might decline by ______.A.61%B.43%C.30%D.24%5. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A.Advanced TechnologiesB.Rising UnemploymentC.Disappearing CareersD.Global EconomyTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1.We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk. At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company. GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers.We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices. We have highly qualified staff, we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or "green" programs. Our new "green" waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community.For more information, contact GFL at cssupport@.1. According to the passage, GFL doesn't allow any conduct that will ______.A.cause any noise to the environmentB.produce waste in the communitiesC.waste more natural resourcesD.do harm to its customers2. The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is ______.A.profitB.safetyC.efficiencyD.responsibility3. 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...4. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices, according to the second 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.5. 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.2014年真题（2）Task 1Marketing by emailing is on the increase. Compared to other media, email messages are extremely cheap to send. With TV, you are spending on ad agencies and cable channels. With print ads, you are helping to keep newspapers and magazines alive. Direct mail costs more than $600 per thousand pieces. With email, there are almost no costs at all. Its low cost makes email marketing become the most cost-effective (划算的) advertising method available today.With TV, you do not know who is watching your ads. Even with direct mail, you cannot be sure that your mail has been delivered, or that anyone reads it when it gets there. With email, you know within 24 hours exactly which messages have been opened, by whom, what links the openers clicked on (点击), and what part of your message was working.Because of electronic links, those who open your emails can do their own research: they can explore and see any of the thousands of products that you sell. They can see the colors and sizes. They can, and they do, read ratings and reviews. They can put products in their shopping carts and buy them.36、Email marketing has become the most cost-effective advertising method because______.A. it is of extremely low costB. it is a new marketing methodC. it is popular with young peopleD. it is the best marketing method available37、By saying "with print ads, you are helping to keep newspapers and magazines alive" (Para. 1), the writer means that ______.A. your investment is important to newspapers and magazinesB. your ads are helping newspapers and magazines surviveC. print ads are more attractive than TV and email adsD. print matters are less expensive than emails38、According to the passage, if you place an ad on TV, you are unable to know ______.A. how often your ad is displayedB. how much your ad costsC. when your ad is shownD. who your audience is39、If you market by emailing, you can learn within a day ______.A. who have opened your messagesB. how old your message readers areC. what quality your advertised product hasD. how much your advertising messages cost40、What enables the email ad readers to do their own research?A. The TV program ratings and reviews.B. The product's color and size.C. The electronic links.D. The shopping carts.Task 2To make your driving experience in the United States safe and enjoyable, our company is providing you with this "Rules of the Road" pamphlet. Please note, however, that this pamphlet does not represent a complete list of the motor vehicle and traffic laws of the various states. Regardless of whether or not a specific law is outlined below, it is your responsibility as the driver to follow all applicable (适合的) motor vehicle and traffic laws. Do Not Drink and Drive!Each state strictly prohibits Driving While Drunk.Wear Seatbelts—It's the Law!Also, the use of child seats for babies and small children (usually under age 5) is required to stay in all states. Place child seats in the back seat only.Stay to the RightIn the United States, motor vehicles are operated on the right hand side of the road. Be extremely careful to stay to the right at all times--especially if you are from a left-hand drive country.Obey the Speed LimitIn most states, the maximum highway speed is 65 miles per hour (mph) in rural areas and 55 mph in urban (市区的) areas. Speed limits on secondary roads and in cities and towns are usually significantly lower, generally 30 mph and even lower in school zones.Stop for School BusesTraffic approaching in both directions must stop for a school bus while its red lights are flashing.41、The purpose of the "Rules of the Road" pamphlet is to ______.A. provide a full list of traffic laws and regulations in the USB. help drivers to enjoy safe and pleasant driving in the USC. tell drivers to avoid dangerous roads in various statesD. show drivers the different road signs in all the states42、If you travel with a child under the age of 5, you should ______.A. put him in a child seatB. carry him in your armC. have him sit beside youD. fasten him in the front seat43、What does a driver from a left-hand drive country need to do while driving in the US?A. Stick to his driving practice.B. Apply for a new driving license.C. Take a special retraining course.D. Keep to the right side all the time.44、The speed limit set for school zones is ______.A. 65 miles per hourB. 55 miles per hourC. Lower than 30 miles per hourD. Higher than 30 miles per hour45、When a school bus flashes its red lights, ______.A. people should cross the street quicklyB. approaching vehicles must stopC. all vehicles must slow downD. police should be called in（1）卷：A D B D D; A B D A C（2）卷：A B D A C；B A D C B2013年真题（1）Task 1Finding a good work-at-home job is not easy. Although you see all the online advertising, there aren't that many of them. Those that are available may require that you live in a certain area or spend at least some time in the office. Others may be only part-time jobs.Keep in mind that the skills needed for home employment are similar to those needed for working in an office. You'll also need a home office with a high speed internet connection, phone, fax, computer, printer, and other basic office equipment.To get started, consider your job search as your job. Spend as many hours per week on your job search as you would spend working. If you're looking for full-time work, you should be spending fill-time hours seeking a job.Networking (人际关系) remains the top way to find a job and it does work. Develop contacts—friends, family, even the other job seekers—anyone who might have the information you need. You can take a direct approach and ask for job information or try a less formal approach and ask for information and advice. Contact everyone you know and tell them you want to work from home. You may be surprised by the people they know and the job information they can provide.36、According to the first paragraph, it is not easy to find good work-at-home jobs because ______.A. they are seldom advertised online or in newspapersB. they may require that you live in a certain placeC. you are always asked to work full-timeD. you need to have a college degree37、Compared with those needed for working in an office, the skills for working at home are ______.A. much easierB. totally differentC. almost the sameD. more challenging38、To find a good work-at-home job, you are advised to ______.A. create a website of your ownB. contact as many companies as you canC. try your best to look for full-time employmentD. spend as much time as possible on your job search39、According to the passage, the best way to find a work-at-home job is ______.A. through networkingB. by personal visitsC. by online applicationD. through emailing40、The passage is mainly about ______.A. how to build a work-at-home officeB. how to look for a work-at-home jobC. the equipment needed for home workingD. the skills required for working from homeTask 2Running your small business requires good staff. Once you find them, you don't want to let them go elsewhere.During an employee's time with a company, there are a number of forces that influence his or her behavior. I like to refer to them as "push" and "pull" . You're either pushing an employee towards the door, or pulling them deeper into your organization.Suppose that you've made a good hire and you want to keep the employees, the trick is to recognize individual needs of employees and satisfy those needs, within reason, in order to keep pulling them away from the door. Even if you can't pull them away from the door, at least don't do things to push them out the door.Recognize that some employees will lose interest and need something fresh to keep their interest. If you can't continually provide challenges, opportunities for promotion and other interesting and rewarding opportunities, then you'll have some employees leave through no fault of your own.The important thing is to identify your key employees and make certain they are being treated well. Communicate with them on a regular basis to make certain that you understand what makes them behave in a particular way, and be aware of concerns they may have about job satisfaction.41、The author uses the word "push" (para.2) to mean the force that ______.A. makes employees satisfied with their workB. drives employees to work more efficientlyC. causes employees to leave their companyD. keeps employees to remain in their company42、To keep your employees, you are advised to ______.A. recognize and meet their needsB. identify and overcome their faultsC. offer them a salary as high as possibleD. provide them with a better working condition43、According to the passage, when is it possible for some employees to lose interest?A. They have no rewarding opportunities.B. The company is located in a remote area.C. They make many mistakes in their work.D. The company is not big enough for development.44、How should you deal with your key employees according to the last paragraph?A. Make them behave well.B. Meet with them every day.C. Pay regular visits to their family.D. Make sure they are well-treated.45、The passage is mainly about ______.A. how to keep your employeesB. the importance of key employeesC. how to challenge your employeesD. the difference between "push" and "pull"BCDAB；CAADA2013年真题（2）Task 1Jack Welch is among the famous CEOs because his management style is taught at business schools throughout the country. He has been with the General Electric Company (GE. since 1960. Having taken GE with a market value of about $12 billion, Jack Welch turned it into one of the largest and most admired companies in the world, with a market value of about $500 billion, when he stepped down as its CEO 20 years later, in 2000.As Jack Welch wrote in a letter to shareholders: "In the old culture, managers got their power from secret knowledge: profit margins, market share, and all that... In the new economy, the role of the leader is to express a vision, and put it into practice. That calls for open, caring relations with every employee, and face-to-face communication. People who can't convincingly (有说服力的) express a vision won't be successful. But those who can will become even more open—because success builds up self-confidence."Welch believed that great business leaders have to:·possess large amounts of energy, and·know how to use that energy to motivate others.Welch moves from meeting to meeting, conveying that message—and many more others as well, some of which have become his trademarks:·Business is simple.·Don't make it complicated.·Face reality.·Don't be afraid of change.·Use the brains of your workers.36、According to the first paragraph, Jack Welch, as a CEO, is famous for his ______.A. technical knowledgeB. overseas experienceC. family backgroundD. management style37、When Jack Welch took charge of the company, it had a market Value of about ______.A. $12 billionB. $20 billionC. $500 billionD. $2000 billion38、According to Jack Welch, the relations between the employer and employees should be ______.A. personal and friendlyB. casual and naturalC. open and caringD. strict and formal39、In the sentence "... some of which have become his trademarks", the word "trademarks" means ______.A. product brandsB. speaking mannerC. advertising strategyD. special characteristics40、This passage is mainly about ______.A. relations between the employer and employeesB. Jack Welch's view of business managementC. development history of GE companyD. courses taught in business schoolsTask 2From: Linda SmithTo: Clarice RyanSubject: Report on Employees' Use of TimeClarice, I agree that waste of work time is a serious issue. The Human Resources Department recently surveyed the employees. They are wasting nearly two hours per day. Here are my ideas to reduce this waste. First we need to agree on what are the most important behaviors to stop. For example, look at activity No. 1 in the table below. Many people are doing this; however, it is the most difficult to stop. I recommend that we focus on activities No. 2, 4, and 5.Making phone calls shows the largest difference between men and women. Women do this much more than men. We should ask all employees to limit these calls. They should return non-urgent messages at their lunch break.For No. 4, we should focus on the younger age group. We will tell them that we are going to check their work accounts for personal messages. For No. 5, we can ask managers to watch this more carefully. Perhaps activity No. 3 should continue. This allows employees to know each other and it can increase their motivation. The managers will know if someone is spending too much time talking and not enough time working.Are you available tomorrow? I'd like to meet with you to discuss our next step.Department?A. Working conditions are to be improved.B. Some employees need re-training.C. Employees lack motivation.D. Much work time is wasted.42、The greatest difference between men and women in the non-work-related activities is ______.A. taking long breaksB. making phone callsC. talking with colleaguesD. sending non-urgent messages43、The employees are advised to return non-urgent messages ______.A. after workB. back at homeC. before office hoursD. during their lunch break44、The table shows that the non-work-related activities employees most often do was ______.A. going onlineB. talking with each otherC. writing personal emailsD. making personal phone calls45、Why does the writer suggest that activity No.3 should continue?A. It can help employees increase motivation.B. It can help managers to check on the work accounts.C. It can show how much time employees actually work.D. It can encourage young employees to work more efficiently.DACDB；DBDAA2012年真题（1）Task 1Marketing 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 targetmarket—new home buyers—who may need new furniture for their future homes. Increasing toot 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 for your customers to buy furniture. If you can, offer instore 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.36、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.37、According to the writer, it is a good way for small business owners to sell their furniture by ______.A. improving after-sales serviceB. reducing the advertising expensesC. providing free delivery of furnitureD. displaying the furniture in a new home38、To get more customers to your store, you are advised to ______.A. advertise a raffle eventB. visit your local customersC. have longer business hoursD. improve local traffic conditions39、The purpose of holding two-for-one events is to ______.A. offer in-store financingB. lower the furniture's costC. attract consumers'interestD. reduce the advertising budget40、The passage is mainly about ______.A. furniture designingB. furniture promotionC. furniture store decorationD. furniture production processTask 2Although buses tend to be slower than the subway for traveling around New York City, there are many reasons to use the bus while visiting New York City:They tend to service areas of Manhattan that 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 BusYou must wait for buses at designated (指定的) bus stops.As you see the bus approaching your stop, 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.41、Compared with buses, the subway for traveling around New York City is likely to be ______.A. fasterB. slowerC. more expensiveD. more convenient42、One advantage of traveling by bus is that you can ______.A. book a comfortable seatB. buy your ticket in advanceC. transfer to the subway freelyD. see different areas of Manhattan43、Passengers can pay their bus fare ______.A. with penniesB. with dollar billsC. with a MetroCardD. with a credit card44、To indicate to the driver that you want to board the bus at the stop, you may ______.A. put your arm outB. show your ticketC. go to the back doorD. wave your MetroCard45、To ask for a stop while riding a bus, you may ______.A. raise your handB. move toward the front doorC. press the black band near the windowsD. turn off the "Stop Requested" light immediatelyCDACB；ADCAC2012年真题（2）Task 1Directions: 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 markedA.,B.,C. and D ). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.The practice of exchanging foreign currency can vary by country. In one country, you may have to change your money at the airport, and in other countries you may need to buy your foreign currency in advance. Here are some places you can exchange foreign currency for U.S. currency.Your BankIn many cases you can purchase U. S. currency for your trip from a bank. Banks tend to have higher exchange rates than some currency exchange businesses. Before you purchase currency from a bank, check the currency change rates for that day so you can compare the rate the bank is giving and determine if it's a good offer. There is a fee involved in withdrawing foreign currency from your bank.The AirportCurrency exchange businesses can be found at most international airports, so you can purchase U. S. currency either before you board your flight or at the U.S. airport on arrival. Note that U. S. airports typically have fewer currency exchange counters than travelers are accustomed to seeing in other parts of the world. If the airport you are flying into is not in a major U. S. city, consider using the exchange service in your departure airport to be on the safe side. If you are in an airport where several exchange companies operate, be sure to shop around for the best rate and lowest exchange fee.36、The practice of exchanging foreign currency ______.A. changes with time of the yearB. depends on exchange rates of the dayC. is exactly the same all over the worldD. is likely to differ from country to country37、When you withdraw foreign currency from your bank, you have to ______.A. open a bank accountB. pay a fee to the bankC. use your credit cardD. inform the bank in advance38、Before purchasing foreign currency from a bank, you are advised to ______.A. compare the exchange ratesB. examine the services of the bankC. pay the exchange fee in advanceD. deposit some money with the bank39、In which case are you advised to consider using the exchange service in your departure airport?A. If you are flying with a foreign airline.B. If the airport is far from the city center.C. If you are not flying into a major US city.D. If the airport you are flying into is not safe.40、The passage is mainly about ______.A. U.S. currencyB. exchange feesC. American airportsD. currency exchangeTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Start your day off right with our continental breakfast free. Not only do we offer a generous variety of traditional continental foods, but also a couple of hot items each day. Too busy to sit down for breakfast? During the week, you can choose to take away a breakfast bag.We provide high speed Internet access in all guest rooms and common areas. Are you sick of sitting at the desk all day? We provide lap (放在膝盖上的) desks in every room to improve your work environment. Didn't bring your laptop computer with you? Please use our computer and printer located in our business center. We can also provide fax and copy。