2014年公共英语三级阅读理解专项试题(一)
2014年大学三级阅读理解专项试题及答案解析
大学三级阅读理解专项试题及答案解析一、Reading Comprehension（共89小题,共90.0分）Directions: After rending 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. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.第1题Most Americans have at least one credit card. They give their owners automatic credit in stores, restaurants, and hotels, at home, across the country, and even abroad. And they also make many banking services available. For many of us the "cashless society" is already here.While computers offer these conveniences to consumers, they have many advantages for sellers too. Electronic cash registers can do much more than simply ring up sales. They can keep a wide range of records, including who sold what, when, and to whom. This information allows businessmen to keep track of their list of goods by showing which items are being sold and how fast they are moving. Decisions to reorder or return goods to suppliers can then be made.At the same time these computers record which hours are busiest and which employees are the most efficient, allowing personnel and staffing assignments to be made accordingly. And they also identify preferred customers for promotional campaigns. Computers are relied on by manufacturers for similar reasons. Computer-aided marketing reports can help to decide which products to emphasize now, which to develop for the future, and which to drop. Computers keep track of goods in stock, of raw materials on hand, and even of the production process itself.Numerous other commercial enterprises, from theaters to magazine publishers, from gas and electric utilities to milk processors, bring better and more efficient services to consumers through the use of computers.According to the passage, the credit card enables its owner to ______ .A withdraw as much money from the bank as he wishesB obtain more convenient services than other people doC enjoy greater trust from the storekeeperD cash money wherever he wishes to【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】事实细节题。
公共英语考试《三级》阅读理解练习(1)
公共英语考试《三级》阅读理解练习(1)"Family" is of course an elastic word. And in different countries it has different meanings. Butwhen British people say that their society is based on family life, they are thinking of "family"in itsnarrow, peculiarly European sense of mother, father and children living together in their own houseas an economic and social unit. Thus, every British marriage indicates the beginning of a new and in-dependent family--hence the tremendous importance of marriage inBritish life. For both man andwoman, marriage means leaving one’s parents and starting one’s own life. The man’s first duty willthen be to his wife, and the wife’s to her husband. He will be entirely responsible for her financialsupport, and she for the running of the new home. Their children will be their common responsibilityand their alone. Neither the wife’s parents nor the husband’s, nor their brothers or sisters, aunts oruncles, have any right to interfere with them-they are their own masters.Readers of novels likeJane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice will know that in former times, marriage among wealthy families were arranged by the girl’s parents, that is, it was the "parents' duty tofind a suitable husband for their daughter, preferably a rich one, and by skillful encouragement tolead him eventually to ask their permission to marry her. Until that time, the girl was protected andmaintained in the parents' home, and the financial relief of getting rid of her could be seen in theirgiving the newly married pair a sum of money called a dowry (嫁妆). It is verydifferent today.Most girls of today get a job when they leave school and become financially independent before theirmarriage. This has had two results. A girl chooses her own husband, and she gets no dowry. Everycoin has two sides; independence for girls is no exception. But it may be a good thing for all of thegirls, as their social status are much higher and they are no longer the subordinate(部下，下级) oftheir parents and husbands.46. What does the author mean by "Family is of course an elastic word"?ADifferent families have different ways of life.BDifferent definitions could be given to the word.CDifferent nations have different families.DDifferent times produce different families.47. For an English family, the husband’s dutyis________Asupporting the family while the wife is working outBdefending the family while the wife is running the homeCproviding financial support while the wife is running the homeDindependent while his wife is also independent48. Everything is decided in a family________Aby the coupleBwith the help of their parentsCby brothers and sistersDwith the help of aunts and uncles49. What is TRUE conceming the book Pride and Prejudice?AIt is the best book on marriage.BIt is a handbook on marriage.CIt gives some idea of English social life in the past.DIt provides a lot of information of former-time wealthy families.50. With regard to marriage in Britain, present-daygirls differ from former-time girls in________Athe right familyBmore parental supportCchoosing husbandsDsocial position参考答案：“家庭”是一个释义很灵活的词语，在不同的国家它有着不同的含义。
2014年大学三级(A)考试试题及答案解析(一)
大学三级(A)考试试题及答案解析(一)一、Listening Comprehensionm（Section A ）（共5小题,共5.0分）Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. 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.第1题A Two dollars.B Three dollars.C Four dollars.D Five dollars.【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】[听力原文]M: Tickets are 6 dollars for adults. Children' s tickets are half price. W: OK. I'd like two adult's and three children's tickets please.Q: How much does one child's ticket cost?数字计算题。
2014年11月北京地区成人英语三级考试真题和答案解析
2014年11月北京地区成人英语三级考试真题和答案解析Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:Jarden Zinc Products, a large zinc plant a few miles outside Greeneville, Tennessee, has a special claim. Since 1982, it has been the only supplier of penny blanks for the U.S. Mint (铸币厂). It's a good business for Jarden-since 2000, the company has earned more than $ 800 million. But it may not be a good deal for the U.S.(76) The value of the penny has been dropping for years. In 2006, it began to cost more than a penny to make a penny. It now costs 2 C to produce a 1 C coin. Many countries have stopped using pennies. Is it time for the U.S. to do the same? Jarden and the zinc industry are fighting to keep the penny. Since 2006, Jarden has given $1.2 million to Americans for Common Cents (ACC). The group's mission is to keep the penny in use. Mark Weller is ACC's executive director. He argues that there are three main reasons for keeping the penny: Without it, we would become more reliant on the five-cent coin, which also has problems; charities（慈善机构）that depend on penny drives would not be able to raise as much money; and a 2012 survey shows that 67% of Americans want to keep the penny. (77) Many people surveyed said they feared they would end up paying more for products.Many experts disagree with ACC, They point to the dozens of countries that have gotten rid of their lowest-value coins without raising prices for consumers. And charities don't seem too concerned either.President Barack Obama says the mint could explore using cheaper metals to make pennies. Steel is less expensive than zinc. Pennies are 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper. But no matter what it is made of, the penny's days may be numbered. Most in-store purchases are now made with credit cards, not cash. Is it time for a change?1. what is the main idea of the passage?A.Many countries are trying to reduce the cost of making coins.B.These days a penny made is a penny wasted.C.There is disagreement over whether the U.S. should stop using pennies.D.Many countries have stopped using pennies.2. The mission of ACC is to ______.A. conduct online surveysB.lower the production costs of the pennyC. raise money for charitiesD.keep the penny in use3. The penny coin is mainly made of _____.A. copperB. steelC. ironD. zinc4. What does the sentence "the penny's days may be numbered" in the last paragraph probably mean?A.The penny may be out of use very soon.B.The value of the penny may rise.C.The penny has a special place in American history.D.The penny is part of American culture.5. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A.Jarden is the sole supplier of the zinc the U.S. Mint uses to make the penny.B. The majority of American people are in favor of keeping the penny.C. Many Americans fear that getting rid of the penny would cause prices to rise.D. The U.S. Mint now spends 2.4 cents to make a penny.Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Charles Dickens was born in 1812 in Portsmouth, England. He was the second of eight children. His father always had problems with money. When Charles was 12 years old, his father went to prison because he was in debt. Charles had to leave school to help his family. He got a job in a dirty, old factory. Charles Dickens never forgot his difficult childhood. Many of his stories and books were about poor people and their problems.(78)Later, Charles went back to school for two more years. He left school when he was 15 years old to become a newspaper reporter. In 1836, he began to write The Pickwick Papers. It was published as a series and was a huge success. By age 24, Dickens was a prominent writer in both Great Britain and the United States.Many people bought his books, but they also paid to hear him read his stories aloud. Because there was no radio or television, people liked to hear famous writers read in public. Dickens read his works like he was acting in a play. He went on very successful reading tours and earned a lot of money.Dickens was meticulous (过分注意琐事的）. Everything had to be just right. When he worked at home, everything had to be in its place. He worked at a desk by a window that always had a vase (花瓶) of flowers and the same ornaments (装饰物) on it. (79)He wrote 2, 000 words a day and he required complete quiet while he wrote. He divided his page into three parts, and on each side he had notes in difficult colors. The main writing was in middle, the story notes were in the right margin, and the chapter notes were in the left margin.He also cared a lot about his appearance.6. Charles Dickens' father was put into prison because he .A.stole money from other peopleB. refused to pay taxC. didn't pay for his children's educationD. owed money to other people7. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE ?A. Dickens loved to travelB. Dickens' stories were mostly about his own childhoodC. Dickens made a lot of money on his reading toursD. Dickens left school to write The Pickwick Papers8. According to the passage, which of the following about Dickens is TRUE ?A. He was a peaceful personB. He was a quiet writerC. He worked very hard at schoolD. He cared a lot about things around him9. The word "prominent" in the second paragraph means________ .A. FamousB. ThoughtfulC. CarefulD. difficult10. After the last paragraph, the author will most probably discuss Dickens' .A. SuccessB. AppearanceC. WorksD. childhoodPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:Computer technology is advancing so fast that old hardware quickly becomes completely obsolete. The electronic waster (e-waste) from this constantly growing field is polluting the environment, both here and abroad.Computers contain toxic (有毒的) materials such as lead. Despite the danger of throwing these hazardous materials in a landfill (垃圾填埋场), that's exactly where tons of computers end up. Americans reuse or recycle only about 10 percent of the 50 million computers they replace each year, according to ABC News. Eighty percent is being stockpiled (囤积), which could create even bigger problems in the future, and the remaining 10 percent is landfilled. Throwing e-waste in landfills creates a potential for landfills are tougher in the United States than in many other countries, e-waste is often exported, especially to some developing countries.(80)Some countries are creating policies to deal with the growing e-waste problem. In the Netherlands, you can bring your old computer to the seller when buying a new one, and the seller must by law accept it free of charge. Japan passed a law in 2001 requiring producers to recycle certain parts.In the united states, a movement called the Computer TakeBack Campaign is demanding that producers take more responsibility for disposing of (处理) old computers, California and Massachusetts recently prohibited certain computer parts in landfills, while Apple and IBM take back computers for about a $30 fee. Gateway is one step ahead: They will pay you $50 for recycling your old computer when you buy a new one from them. Lastly, many nonprofit programs accept used equipment, and services have popped up that distribute old computers to schools and other organizations.11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. The Main Exports of AmericaB. The Computer TakeBack CampaignC. The Harm of E-waste TreatmentD. Electronic Waste-a Global Problem12. What does the word "obsolete" in the first paragraph probably mean?A. FashionableB. UsefulC. Out of dateD. Out of control13.Americans reuse about______ million computers each year.A. 5B. 10C. 15D. 2014. According to the passage, American electronic waste is exported to other countries because these countries have_______.A. the resources and more space to process the e-wasteB. less strictly enforced environment safety standardsC. a lot of skilled e-waste workersD. many computer recycling businesses15. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Japan passed a law to address the e-waste problemB. Compared with stockpile, landfill is a better and safer method to deal with e-wasteC. Apple will pay you $50 for recycling your old computer when you buy a new one from themD. Old computers are safe to the environment even when improperly disposed of Part II Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16. The fried fish we ate at the restaurant yesterday is delicious. I'd like to have it again even if it costs____.A.as twice muchB. twice as muchC. much as twiceD. as much twice17. ____too much to do, they have to keep themselves busy all day long.A. HavingB. HaveC. HadD. Being18. Air pollution, together with overpopulation, ____ many problems in big cities.A. are causingB. is causingC. are causedD. is caused19. She has no idea of what the book is about. She ____ have read it carefully.A.mustn’tB.can'tC.shouldn'tD.needn't20. ____ from space, our earth, with water covering 70% of its surface, appears asa "blue planet".A. SeeingB. To be seenC. SeenD. Having seen21. The mere fact____ most people believe a nuclear war would be mad does not mean that it will not occur.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. why22. It was____ he had made such great contributions to world peace that he won the Nobel Prize for Peace.A.thatB.becauseC.howD.why23. If it ____tomorrow, we won't go for a picnic.A. Will rainB. should rainC. rainsD. rained24. The number of members in the club____ to two hundred.A. were limitedB. limitsC. was limitedD. limited25. There are many fashion shops and expensive restaurants on ____ sides of the street.A. all B, each C, both D.every26. I went to____ London yesterday and saw ____strange old man and a little girl, begging by the roadside.A./;aB.a;/C./;theD.the;/27. John, let's take a taxi,_____?A. Will youB. Shall weC. would youD. should we28. Of all the girls in the class Jane studies the____ .A. hardB. harderC. hardestD. hardly29. Do you know the girl____father died in a car accident last week?A.whoB.thatC.whomD.whose30. When the violinist finished his performance, the audience stood up and ____forfive minutes.A.actedB.clappedC.backedD.closed31. She doesn't want to listen to you now; she has something urgent to____.A. talk withB. laugh atC. cope withD. warm up32. I can't find my keys! Can you help me ____ them?A. dream aboutB. look forC. see throughD. speak of33. A: ____ Madam, Is there a post office near here?B: Keep on going ahead. Turn right at the first crossroads. Then you'll find one there.A. SorryB. You are welcomeC. Excuse meD. Thanks a lot34. The American couple have____ a two-year-old child, who lost his parents in an earthquake.A. adjustedB. affordedC. approvedD. adopted35. You should be ____ of yourself, telling lies at your age.A. ashamedB. accurateC. adequateD.attractive36. No sooner had he sat down to lunch____there was a knock at the door.A. whenB. thatC. asD. than37. This kind of computer is____. handling all kinds of information.A. capable toB. able toC. capable ofD. able of38. Please sit down and make yourself____.A. in the roomB. fineC. easyD. at home39. He offered to____her a hand as the suitcase was too heavy for her to carry.A.borrowB.helpC.lendD.show40. Don't let the child play with scissors ____he cuts himself.A. in caseB. so thatC. now thatD. only if41. Let me give you a ____ of how the computer works.A. demonstrationB. differenceC. deductionD. distinction42. ________ the rain, we would have had a pleasant trip to the countryside.A. Because ofB. Due toC. Thanks toD. But for43. The textbook is for the ____ students, not for the beginners.A. foreignB. blindC. advancedD. deaf44. By the end of next month he ____ everything in school.A. will finishB. would have finishedC. finishesD. will have finished45. Sam: I don't drink coffee at all.Frank:____ .A. So don't IB. I do eitherC. Nor I doD. Neither do I Part III Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46. [Should] she [come] tomorrow, I [will] take her [to the museum].ABCD47. [Only] in [this] way [we can] wipe [out] the enemy troops.ABCD48. [In fact] I [would rather] leave [for] San Francisco than [staying] in Los Angeles.ABCD49. [Next weekend] he [will] visit the airport [which] he [worked] 30 years ago. ABCD50. [Since] it's raining [hard] now we [had better] to put off our sports meet [till next week].ABCD51. Though Jane [tried] [her best] this time, [but] she still failed [in] the math exam.ABCD52. [The next morning] the first thing [my brother and me] [did] was to go out [fora walk] in the forest.ABCD53. [The little boy] runs [very faster] than [most] of his classmates [in the school]. ABCD54. She [liked] her job [as] a waitress [because] she enjoyed [to meet people]. ABCD55. There [are] many children [and] adults [whom] behavior[is] generally unacceptable.ABCDPart IV Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.I have a friend who put her career on hold after she got married and had children. She stayed at home until the oldest was four years old, 56 she began doing part-time jobs to get out of the house. That wasn't enough, so she took a full-time job, which 57 her to travel. She was making more money than her husband, even 58 four years off the market. Her in-laws, who believe a woman's only function is housekeeping, 59 to her husband with their negative opinions. Emotionally torn (受折磨的）, he wanted to 60 his wife but was conditioned by loyalty (忠诚) to his parents' ideals. Naturally, his wife also felt 61,eager to purse her vision but emotionally invested in her husband and family.I 62 her to go with her vision, because it's her life. Too many women give up their career dreams to 63 a relationship. That's traditional, but it can 64 you crazy. And some dreams, if you don't purse them in time, will pass you 65 . When you're finally free to go 66 them, you've 67 the window of opportunity. After further discussion, her husband went along, 68 he valued the relationship as much as she did.Conversely (相反地) , a former student, whose husband felt 69 by her earningmore money than he did, ended her 70 consulting practice and gave up a six-figure income. To 71 conflict in her relationship, she abandoned her passion. Maybe she should have abandoned her husband's 72 thinking and surrounded herself instead with people who believed in her.A relationship must be mutually 73, and any genuine relationship will adjust to change. When yourecognize that a relationship is putting out your fire, ask yourself 74 you should gracefully go away and realize your dreams. Communicate how much your vision means to you, do it in a relationship-friendly 75 , and the people in your life will surprise you.56A. what B. where C. which D. when57A. requested B. aroused C. required D. provided 58A.beside B.after C.beyond D.before59A. complained B. governed C. quarreled D. sympathized 60A. separate B. guarantee C. support D. oppose61A. relieved B. confirmed C. resolved D. conflicted62A. objected B. encouraged C. perceived D. released 63A.protect B.destroy C.provide D.resemble64A. do B. drive C. look D. find65A.in B.out C.by D.off66A.among B.through C.before D.after67A.missed B.acquired C.receivedD.forgot68A.although B.while C.because D.however 69A. conquered B. threatened C. transformed D. assured70A. successful B. thoughtful C. revolutionary D. primitive 71A. explore B. defeat C. approach D. avoid72A. enforced B. limited C. ventured D. extended73A. logical B. successive C. beneficial D. synthetic 74A. whether B. where C. how D. which75A.path B.route C.road D.wayPart V Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify their meanings in the context.76. The value of the penny has been dropping for year.77. Many people survey said they feared they would end up paying more for products.78. Later, Charles went back to school for two more years.79. He wrote 2, 000 words a day and he required complete quiet while he wrote.80. Some countries are creating policies to deal with the growing e-waste problem.Section BDirections: In this part there are five sentences in Chinese. You should translatethem into English. Be sure to write clearly.81.这些人急需食物和水。
公共英语等级考试(PETS)三级阅读练习(1)
Americans are getting ready for the biggest soccer event in the world. For the first time the world cup soccer competition will be held in the United States. While millions play the game around the world, soccer or football has only recently become popular here. It is only in the last 30 years that large numbers of young Americans became interested in soccer. Now it is the fastest growing sport in the country. A recent study found that almost 18 million young boys and girls play soccer in the United States.The study also found that soccer is beginning to replace more traditional games like American football as the most popular sport among students. And so, when the world cup begins next week, more than one million Americans are expected to go and see the teams play. Organizers say this year's world cup will be the biggest ever. All the seats at most of the 52 games have already been sold.Soccer has been played in the United States for a little more than one hundred years. But how did the sport come to this country? And how long has it existed in other parts of the world? No one knows exactly where the idea for soccer came from, or when people began playing the game. Some scientists say there is evidence that ball games using the feet were played thousands of years ago. There is evidence that ancient Greeks and Romans and native American Indians all played games similar to soccer.Most experts agree that Britain is the birthplace of modem soccer. They also agree that the British spread the game around the world. Unlike the game today, which uses balls of man-made material or leather, early soccer balls were often made of animal stomachs. The rules of early soccer games also differed from those we have today.1.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text?[A] Americans were preparing for the world cup when the author wrote this article.[B] More younger Americans became interested in soccer in the last 30 years.[C] Soccer is the fastest developing sport in the world.[D] The article was written before the world cup held in the United States.2.Which was the most popular sport as a traditional game among students?[A] Basketball.[B] American football.[C] Soccer.[D] Tennis.3.For how long has soccer been played in the United States?[A] About a hundred years.[B] About fifty years.[C] Only recently.[D] About thirty years.4.Who invented the modem soccer game?[A] American Indians. [B] British. [C] Geeks [D] Romans.5.What is the author going to state in the next paragraph?[A] There have been attempts to start a professional soccer organization in the U. S.[B] In the 12th century soccer games in Britain often involved whole towns.[C] Professional soccer grew quickly in Europe.[D] Experts believed that the United States would win.。
9月全国英语等级考试三级真题阅读
9月全国英语等级考试三级真题阅读2014年9月全国英语等级考试三级真题（阅读）转眼2016下半年公共英语考试即将来临，不少同学也正在准备2016下半年公共英语考试，但也有不少同学表示在网上买的真题没有2014-2016年的真题，下面yjbys网店铺将公共英语考试的历年真题都进行汇总。
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2014年9月全国英语等级考试三级真题及答案阅读 Part ADirections:Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.Text 1Today there are three different kinds of New Yorkers: the people who act as if they were born here; the people who are here and wish to be elsewhere; and the collection of virtual New Yorkers all over the world, who wish they were hying in New York. These are the three States of mind and what they have in common are longing and illusion. In fact, it' s a city of dreamers.What makes New York special? New Yorkers are convinced of its speciainess--but Toronto is more diverse, London is larger, Washington is more powerful. So why does New York think it' s the capital of the world?People often explain the problems in European cities by citing inequality. But New York today is one of the most unequal cities in America. In 2010, 1 percent of New Yorkers earned 45 percent of its income. That works out to an average of $ 3.7 million a year for the city' s top 34,500 households. The averagedaily income of this group is greater than the average annual income of the city's bottom 10 percent.So why would people still come to try their luck in this tough place? Is it opportunity or illu- sion that draws them?They come because any newcomer can find a place in the hierarchy of New York. If you look at a New York City restaurant, for example, the cook might be French, the people washing dishes might be Mexican, the hostess might be Russian, the owner might be British. They arc not all equal. They earn different rates. But they work together to get food to hungry people.What New York demonstrates is this: immigration works. The city can use its immigrants, even the illegal ones. Though they broke the law by illegally crossing the borders, the city' s econ- omy would be a shell of itself had they not, and it would collapse if they were deported. Attracted here by the founding myth of the city, each immigrant is seeking to escape from history, personal and political. For him, New York is the city of the second chance.46. The writer mentions the three kinds of New Yorkers to stress that_______A. they share the same longingB. they are in pursuit of dreamsC. they are proud of their birthplaceD. they wish to live in another place47. In the eyes of New Yorkers, their city is_______A. powerfulB. diverseC. specialD. large48. The figures in paragraph 3 are given to show that NewYork_______A. favors the luckyB. favors tue localsC. is a city of inequalityD. is a city of opportunities49. People keep coming to New York because they can find jobs that_______A. challenge themB. suit them wellC. pay them wellD. raise their status50. It is hnplied in the text that New York is_______A. a tolerant cityB. a wealthy cityC. a mythical cityD. a historical city阅读 Part A Text 2We' ve read how babies stare longer and cry less when held by pretty people, and heard tales of handsome children doing better in school, given special attention by their teachers. In life, as in love, beautiful people seem to have it awfully easy. But what if we told you that when it comes to online dating, good looks could actually hurt you?According to a recent survey of 43,000 users by OK Cupid, an online dating site, the moremen disagree about a woman' s looks, the more they end up liking her. What does that mean for ladies looking for a match? " We now have mathematical evidence that minimizing your weaknesses' is the opposite of what you should do," says the site's co-founder, Christian Rudder. "If you' re a little fat, play it up. If you have a big nose, play it up. Statistically, theguys who don't like it can only help you, and the ones who do like it will be all the more excited. "The results of this study end up highlighting an idea that recent scientific research does indeed support. Which is this: the beautiful may have it good, but online, as in work and life, women who are too attractive don't always have an advantage.Beauty creates more competition--among women, taught they must out-look each other for men and jobs and everyday satisfaction; and among men, who are competing for the most attrac- tive prize. All of which might help explain why 47 percent of corporate recruiters believe it' s pos- sible for a woman to suffer for being "too good-looking" ; why attractive women tend to face heightened examination from their female peers; or, finally, why men on OK Cupid end up con- tacting women who may ultimately be less attractive--because it removes the opposition. "If you suspect other men are uninterested, it means less competition," explains Rudder. "You might start thinking: maybe she's lonely., maybe she's just waiting to find a guy who appreciates her. at least I won' t get lost in the crowd. "In the end, being beautiful will always have its blessings--but sometimes, there' s more to anadvantage than meets the eye.51. It is generally believed that beautiful people_______A. have less difficult in lifeB. are less worried about loveC. pay less attention to othersD. like to gaze at lovely babies52. The OK Cupid survey found that men' s arguments overa woman' s looksA. have little meaningB. benefit online datingC. will actually hurt herD. add to her popularity53. Christian Rudder advises women to_______A. play up their physical advantagesB. view their popularity scientificallyC. highlight their physical weaknessesD. accept guys who are willing to help54. The attitude of women toward their attractive peers is_______A. criticalB. friendlyC. conservativeD. straightforward55. The main idea of the text is that a woman' s good looks_______A. help to shape ideas of beautyB. can put her at a disadvantageC. end up with blessings for herD. will always appeal to the eye阅读 Part A Text 3Camps have always reflected children's dreams and parents' fears. In the 1880s, many middle-class families worried that industrial society had broken off some tie to the frontier. Boys were growing soft: too much time with their mothers and teachers, not enough manly activity. So the early camps promised to take weakly boys out into camp life in the woods so that the pursuit of health could be combined with the practical knowledge.Those first campers were wilderness tourists; today awilderness is anyplace without band- width. Allowing cell phone contradicts the point of sleepaway ——camp : if 19th century campers were meant to regain lost survival skills, 21st century campers need to work on their social skill. They are often missing some basic interactive instruments; fantastically digitally aware, they are less familiar with the ideas of sharing their space, their stuff or the attention of the adults around them. For kids who are allowed to text during dinner, who have their parents whenever they get in trouble or need a ride, a little self-government is probably long overdue.Most camps require kids to leave their phones at home, which shows that the resistance often comes not from the kids but from parents. It' s known that parents pack off their children with two cell phones, so they can hand over one and still be able to slip away and call. Parents question camp directors about why they can' t reach their kids by phone. Some services let camps post news and pictures to help the families feel as if they are with the kids at camp. But that just invites inquiry about why Johnny looks sad or how Jenny' s jeans got torn.Even as they yield in varying degrees to the demands of parents, camps endeavor to tell us our kids need a break from our eager interest and exhausting expectations. Camps talk about building independence, argue that having kids learn to solve their own problems and turn to peers and counselors for support is a key part of the experience. The implications are clear. They' re lighting campfires, hiding and seeking, doing things-that feel wonderfully improper if just because they involve getting dirtier than usual. Nothing to worry about, Mom.56. The whole point of camp in the 19th century is to _______A. acquire the lost survival skillsB. escape from industrial societyC. enjoy beautiful natural sceneryD. explore the woods in the frontier57. For campers today, wilderness is where______A. they cannot use cell phonesB. they can realize their dreamsC. they stay far away from homeD. they are trained to be stronger58. According to the text, today' s kids are______A. aware of governing themselvesB. skilled in social communicationC. good at using electronic devicesD. short of the attention from adults59. After seeing the posted news and pictures of their kids at camp, parents would feel ______A. curiousB. pleasantC. relievedD. worried60. As stated in the last paragraph, camps suggest parents______A. take back their kids' cell phonesB. leave their kids alone for a whileC. let their kids have a rest from studyD. call their kids only when necessary阅读 Part BDirections:Read the following texts in which five people wrote about being a vegetarian. For questions 61-65, match the name of each person (61-65) to one of the statements (A-G) given below. Markyouranswers on your ANSWER SHEET.Laurie:It is encouraging to see that, whether out of sympathy for animals or a concern for their own health or both, people are starting to realize that it does not pay to eat too far up on the food chain.Meat need not be what is for dinner. Factory farming is barbaric and cruel. Every person who re-duces the use of animals in his life is performing a lifesaving act.Jeff:I am ready to be a vegetarian, but in our country, farmers, food producers, restaurants and su- permarkets are not prepared to support me. We all know that it is much easier and less expensive to get a hamburger at McDonald' s or Chinese takeout or a roast chicken from the supermarket than it is to take the time to shop for, assemble and cook a tasty, nutritious and fulfilling vegetarian meal.Rod:I've heard another term for vegetarians: beady-eyed vegetarians. They' 11 eat things with beady eyes ( fish, chicken) but not with big, sad eyes ( cows, lambs). A friend of mine explained it by saying he would eat only things he thought he could kill himself. He figures he can kill a fish but not a cow. That seems like a more honest and consistent rationale than some of the others I' ve heard.Jerry:As a moral vegetarian, I have found that there is great misunderstanding about vegetarian principles in our society. While some vegetarians keep off animals as a matter of health, we moral vegetarians don' t want other animals to live for us, nordo we want other animals to die for us, as they do for food, clothing and wasteful scientific research. All animals live for their own sake, not for mine.Ellen:Why do some people think that animals and human beings are the same? In my opinion, a hu-man life is worth a lot more than an animal' s. I think that we must stop thinking of meat eaters as killers. Vegetarians also kill vegetable life. Is there any difference? Eat vegetables and meat; both help you to be healthy and allow you to have all the nutrients your bodies need.Now match the name of each person (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements.Statements61. Laurie62. Jeff63. Rod64. Jerry65. EllenA. All animals have the right to live for themselves.B. Some vegetarians in fact eat small-sized animals.C. Vegetarians need to do more to save animals'lives.D. Some people have overstressed the rights of animals.E. Vegetarians should be consistent in their eating habits.F. How can I become a vegetarian without a favorable environment?G. Eating less meat saves not only the life of animals but also that of your own.参考答案：阅读Part A Text 1当今有三种不同类型的纽约人：第一种表现得好像他们生来就在纽约;第二种虽然在纽约却希望生活在别处;第三种是来自世界各地的一群希望生活在纽约的虚拟纽约人。
2014年9月公共英语三级真题及答案解析
2014年9月公共英语三级真题及答案解析(1~5/共10题)Listening ComprehensionDirections: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section, Part A and Part B.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto your ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part AYou will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer--[A]、[B]、[C] or [D], and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.Play00:00…Volume第1题What does the man ask the woman to do?A.To help him with his paper.B.To play with him.C.To go to see a play with him.D.To visit him tomorrow.第2题What will the two speakers do first?A.Look for sports clothes.B.Move the desk.C.Paint the wall.D.Ask someone to help them move the desk.第3题When did the concert begin?A.7:15B.7:30C.7:50D.7:35第4题Why does the man want the woman to give up drinking?A.Because he doesn´ t want the woman to relax.B.Because he thinks it is bad for her health.C.Because the woman is going to have a baby.´D.because it´ s a bad example to the children.第5题What does the woman mean?A.Professor Zhang couldn´t be in the lab.B.Professor Zhang forgot to turn off the lights in the lab.C.Professor Zhang went home a long time ago.D.Professor Zhang was the last one to leave the lab.下一题(6~10/共10题)Listening ComprehensionDirections: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section, Part A and Part B.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto your ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part AYou will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer--[A]、[B]、[C] or [D], and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.Play00:00…Volume第6题What does the man imply?A.Jane will certainly be glad to hear about Bill´ s promotion.B.Jane has lost her job.C.Jane probably won´t feel pleased with Bill´ s promotion.D.Jane should have got the promotion.第7题What does the man mean?A.It is impossible for Toby to pass the exam.B.He doesn´ t know whether Toby will pass the exam or not.C.Toby will certainly pass the exam.D.Toby doesn´ t know the way to the classroom.第8题What does the woman say about the course?A.It is more difficult than everyone says.B.It is not interesting at all.C.She doesn´ t believe the course is difficult.D.It is as difficult as everyone says.第9题How did the man travel?A.By plane.B.By bus.C.By train.D.By car.第10题What does the man suggest they should do?A.Put another bookshelf in the room.B.Put the bookshelf in the kitchen.C.Move the old dining table out of the room.D.Put the old dining table in the room.上一题下一题(11~13/共15题)You are going to hear four conversations. Before listening to each conversation, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. After listening, you will have time to answer each question by choosing [A]、[B]、[C] or [D]. You will hear each passage or conversation ONLY ONCE. Mark your answers in your test booklet.Play00:00…Volume第11题Where does the conversation take place?A.At an airport.B.On the phone.C.In a ticket office.D.We don´ t know.第12题Which flight will the man take?A.3:45 flight.B.1:30 flight.C.5:00 flight.D.Either 3:45 flight or 5:00 flight.第13题How much money does the man have to pay for the tickets?A.450 dollars.B.900 dollars.C.1,350 dollars.D.1,800 dollars.上一题下一题(14~17/共15题)You are going to hear four conversations. Before listening to each conversation, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. After listening, you will have time to answer each question by choosing [A]、[B]、[C] or [D]. You will hear each passage or conversation ONLY ONCE. Mark your answers in your test booklet.Play00:00…Volume第14题What does Nancy think of her new neighbors?A.They are not polite.B.They seem nice.C.They are crazy.D.They don´t talk much.第15题What bothers Nancy about her new neighbors´ son?A.He sings in the mid-night.B.He drives too fast.C.His radio wakes her children.D.He comes back too late.第16题What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A.Neighbors.B.Colleagues.C.Husband and wife.D.Classmates.第17题What suggestion does the man give?A.Nancy should visit her neighbors and make some complaints.B.Nancy should talk about her children with her neighbors.C.Nancy should let the neighbors´ son stop playing the radio.D.Nancy should say hello to the neighbors whenever she comes across them.上一题下一题(18~21/共15题)You are going to hear four conversations. Before listening to each conversation, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. After listening, you will have time to answer each question by choosing [A]、[B]、[C] or [D]. You will hear each passage or conversation ONLY ONCE. Mark your answers in your test booklet.Play00:00…Volume第18题How does David go back home from the store?A.On foot.B.By bike.C.By car.D.Jane offers him a lift.第19题Why did David go to the store?A.Because he wanted to buy some bags.B.Because he wanted to buy some grocery for a dinner.C.Because he wanted to meet with the Jane.D.Because he wanted to buy the Kremers some gifts.第20题What can we learn about the Kremers from the dialogue?A.They are coming home from a vacation.B.They are David´ s relatives.C.They asked David to prepare dinner before they arrived at home.D.They rent a room to David in their house.第21题What do we know about David?A.He is working in a school.B.He is grateful to the Kremers.C.He has little money and can´ t afford to pay the house rent.D.He is inviting some of his friends to the dinner.上一题下一题(22~25/共15题)You are going to hear four conversations. Before listening to each conversation, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. After listening, you will have time to answer each question by choosing [A]、[B]、[C] or [D]. You will hear each passage or conversation ONLY ONCE. Mark your answers in your test booklet.Play00:00…Volume第22题Why are London taxi drivers efficient?A.Because they all grow up in London.B.Because they have a special license.C.Because they all have gone through a very tough training period.D.Because they drive at a high speed.第23题How long does the training period last?A.Two years.B.Three years.C.Four years.D.Two to four years.第24题Why do learner drivers have to keep their present jobs?A.Because they want to earn more money.B.Because they are not allowed to earn money as drivers without a license.C.Because they don´t want to leave the jobs.D.Because they are asked to do so.第25题What can we learn from the passage?A.London tax drivers always take a map of London with them.B.Streets in London are quite small.C.Learner taxi drivers use cars during the training.D.The exams during the training period are not easy.上一题下一题(26~45/共20题)Directions:Read the following text from which 10 words have been removed. Choose from the words A～O the most suitable one to fill each numbered gap in the text (46-55). There are FIVE extra words that you do not need to use.Folk toys are those whose designs have passed down through the generations, made by hand and not in factories.__26__manufactured toys, they are not protected by copyrights or patents, __27__have they been standardized by machine production. Early folk toys were made of natural materials__28__wood, cloth, metal, earth, and__29__found materials. Wood was often used__30__it was available, easily worked, and required no painting. Toys were considered unimportant , so__31__was written about them. A parent made toys for a child, or children themselves made toys. The toys often were__32__made and used action movements. Traditionally, fathers and boys have been most interested in__33__toys, while mothers and girls have__34__dolls and needlework.Folk toys include action toys, models, games, puzzles, and dolls. This basic__35__can be enlarged to include skill toys, balance toys, flying toys, shooting toys, __36__incorporating music or noise, and animated toys. The__37__name is lost in history, and the descriptive names given to the toys__38__. Typical names include Bullroarer, Jacob´ s Ladder, and Limber Jack.Early settlers of the Appalachian region mostly came from Germany, England, Scotland, and Ireland, __39__knowledge of folk toys from their home countries. The designs often were __40__in the process of handing them__41__, so now there are many variations.The making of homemade toys decreased in__42__of prosperity, when people could__43__manufactured toys. Recently there is a new__44__for the mountain folk toy heritage, __45__. And handcrafted toys are sometimes bought in preference to manufactured toys.第26题A.WithoutB.UnlikeC.DespiteD.Besides第27题A.soB.orC.norD.as第28题A.includingB.givenC.amongD.within第29题A.anotherB.otherC.suchD.some第30题A.untilB.whileC.lestD.because第31题A.fewB.somethingC.littleD.all第32题A.cleverlyB.massivelyC.uniformly第33题A.actionB.clothC.manufacturedD.patented第34题A.providedB.foundC.createdD.favored第35题A.listB.roleC.featureD.goal第36题A.thatB.theseC.thoseD.which第37题A.advocator´sB.creator´sC.owner´sD.seller´s第38题A.changeB.switchC.shiftD.vary第39题A.holdingB.takingC.carryingD.bringing第40题A.discardedB.modifiedC.reducedD.minimized第41题A.aroundB.overD.out第42题A.placeB.hopesC.favorD.times第43题A.copyB.claimC.buyD.carry第44题A.appreciationB.suggestionC.explanationD.identity第45题A.anywayB.howeverC.insteadD.too上一题下一题(46~50/共15题)ComprehensionDirections:Read the following two texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Today there are three different kinds of New Yorkers: the people who act as if they were born here: the people who are here and wish to be elsewhere: and the collection of virtual New Yorkers all over the world, who wish they were living in New York. These are the three states of mind and what they have in common are longing and illusion. In fact, it´ s a city of dreamers.What makes New York special? New Yorkers are convinced of its specialness—but Toronto is more diverse, London is larger, Washington is more powerful. So why does New York think it´ s the capital of the world?People often explain the problems in European cities by citing inequality. But New York today is one of the most unequal cities in America. In 2010, 1 percent of New Yorkers earned 45 percent of its income. That works out to an average of $3.7 million a year for the city´s top 34,500 households. The average daily income of this group is greater than the average annual income of the city´ s bottom 10 percent.So why would people still come to try their luck in this tough place? Is it opportunity or illusion that draws them?They come because any newcomer can find a place in the hierarchy of New York. If you look at a New York City restaurant, for example, the cook might be French, the people washing dishes might be Mexican, the hostess might be Russian, the owner might be British. They are not all equal. They earn different rates. But they work together to get food to hungry people.What New York demonstrates is this: immigration works. The city can use its immigrants, eventhe illegal ones. Though they broke the law by illegally crossing the borders, the city´ s economy would be a shell of itself had they not, and it would collapse if they were deported. Attracted here by the founding myth of the city, each immigrant is seeking to escape from history, personal and political. For him, New York is the city of the second chance.第46题The writer mentions the three kinds of New Yorkers to stress that______.A.they share the same longingB.they are in pursuit of dreamsC.they are proud of their birthplaceD.they wish to live in another place第47题In the eyes of New Yorkers, their city is______.A.powerfulB.diverseC.specialrge第48题The figures in paragraph 3 are given to show that New York______.A.favors the luckyB.favors the localsC.is a city of inequalityD.is a city of opportunities第49题People keep coming to New York because they can find jobs that______.A.challenge themB.suit them wellC.pay them wellD.raise their status第50题It is implied in the text that New York is______.A.a tolerant cityB.a wealthy cityC.a mythical cityD.a historical city上一题下一题(51~55/共15题)ComprehensionDirections:Read the following two texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D.We´ ve read how babies stare longer and cry less when held by pretty people, and heard tales of handsome children doing better in school, given special attention by their teachers. In life, as in love, beautiful people seem to have it awfully easy. But what if we told you that when it comes to online dating, good looks could actually hurt you?According to a recent survey of 43,000 users by OK Cupid, an online dating site, the more men disagree about a woman´s looks, the more they end up liking her. What does that mean for ladies looking for a match? " We now have mathematical evidence that minimizing your´weaknesses´ is the opposite of what you should do," says the site´s co-founder, Christian Rudder. "If you´re a little fat, play it up. If you have a big nose, play it up. Statistically, the guys who don´ t like it can only help you, and the ones who do like it will be all the more excited. "The results of this study end up highlighting an idea that recent scientific research does indeed support. Which is this: the beautiful may have it good, but online, as in work and life, women who are too attractive don´t always have an advantage.Beauty creates more competition—among women, taught they must out-look each other for men and jobs and everyday satisfaction: and among men, who are competing for the most attractive prize. All of which might help explain why 47 percent of corporate recruiters believe it´s possible for a woman to suffer for being " too good-looking": why attractive women tend to face heightened examination from their female peers: or, finally, why men on OK Cupid end up contacting women who may ultimately be less attractive—because it removes the opposition. " If you suspect other men are uninterested, it means less competition," explains Rudder. " You might start thinking: maybe she´ s lonely... maybe she´ s just waiting to find a guy who appreciates her... at least I won´ t get lost in the crowd. "In the end, being beautiful will always have its blessings—but sometimes, there´ s more to an advantage than meets the eye.第51题It is generally believed that beautiful people______.A.have less difficulty in lifeB.are less worried about loveC.pay less attention to othersD.like to gaze at lovely babies第52题The OK Cupid survey found that men´ s arguments over a woman´ s looks______.A.have little meaningB.benefit online datingC.will actually hurt herD.add to her popularity第53题Christian Rudder advises women to______.A.play up their physical advantagesB.view their popularity scientificallyC.highlight their physical weaknessesD.accept guys who are willing to help第54题The attitude of women toward their attractive peers is______.A.criticalB.friendlyC.conservativeD.straightforward第55题The main idea of the text is that a woman´ s good looks______.A.help to shape ideas of beauty。
2014年12月三级真题
2014年12月新题型Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. A) Production planning. B) Public relations. C) Financial affairs. D) Import and Export.2. A) More workers are needed. B) Advertising costs more.C) Workers' salaries are higher D) Raw materials are more expensive.3. A) To look for a dream job. C) To find a chance to do business.B) To continue his study. D) To visit his friends.4. A) Fie is suitable for the job. C) He is nice and kind.B) He is good at programming. D) He finds the job difficult.5. A) Buyer and seller. C) Doctor and nurse.B) Interviewer and interviewee. D) Shop assistant and customer.Section BConversation 16. A) He was too busy. C) His company has closed down.B) He got a new offer. D) His company has moved away.7. A To move to another city.) C) To have his own business.B) To do social work. D) To go to study abroad.Conversation 28. A) The chief engineer. C) The office secretary.B) The sales manager. D) The manager assistant.9. A) He's attending a meeting. C) He's speaking on another phone,B) He's giving a lecture. D) He's away on a business trip.10. A) Telling him to meet tomorrow. C) Asking him to attend a party.B) Telling him to send a sample. D) Asking him to call back.Section CLadies and Gentlemen,It's my honor to be the guide to show you around our company. First of all, I'll introduce our factory to you.Our company __11__ in the 1980s. We mainly produce electronic goods and export them. all over the world. We _ _12__ of about US$80 million last year, and our business is growing steadily. We now have offices in Asia, North Amer ica and Europe, with about 1500 employees, and we are working gladly to __13__ of our customers. In order to further develop our overseas market, we need more agents to __14__ our products.I hope you will __15__ doing business with us. Thank you!Section DNow listen to the passage.16. What did the speaker talk about last time?The ____________ of an oral presentation.17. What does the speaker want to talk about today?The ___________ of a presentation.18. What does a typical presentation consist of?The beginning,___________________.19. Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part, according to the speaker?Because it is the ___________ to your listeners,20. What is the role an effective beginning can play in your presentation?It can draw ____________ and set the proper tone.Part II. Structure (10 minutes) A. B. C. D.Section A21.___________ the number in full- time employment fell by 2 million, the number of people in part- time work doubled to over 4 million.A. unlessB. untilC. whileD. since22.It was your recommendation __________ enabled me to be an engineer in this world- famous company.A.whenB. WhoC.whatD.that23.Now the pollution caused by the increasing number of cars _________ more and more serious in many cities.A. becomeB.becameC.is becomingD.had come24.We understand you need easy access________ up-to-date information about your accounts in our bank.A. inB.toC. forD.with25.It is common practice __________ a battery when it still has some life in it.A. To chargeB. chargeC. chargingD.having charged26.We have to investigate as _________ customers as possible in order to make sure of the potential of the market.A.manyB. muchC. moreD.most27.As long as you keep on _________ hard, you’ll get promoted sooner or later.A. workB. be workingC. workedD.working28.According to the plan, we _________ our second project by the end of 2015.A. Have completedB. Will have completedC. completedD. had completed29.__________ by all the team members, they finally got the big project for their company.A. To be supportedB. Having supportedC. SupportingD. Supported30.This article tells the readers ___________ they can look for in an employee’s abilities.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. HowSection B31.The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds _____________(reason).32.Generally speaking, once you ________(make) the payment, the goods should be delivered within a week.33.It’s said that advertising is the ___________(expensive) of all the promotional activities undertaken by business.34.The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with considerable loss of its _________(invest).35.It’s reported that an international conference ________(hold) in London next Friday.Part III. Reading Comprehension. (40 minutes)Task 1Many 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 300 00 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009. Secretary and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voice-mail 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%.36.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 popular37.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 popular38.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 welfare39.The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might decline by_________A. 61%B. 43%C. 30%D.24%40.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. Advances TechnologiesB. Rising UnemploymentC. Disappearing CareersD.Global EconomyTask 2We 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 disposal to comprehensive waste management or green programs. Our new green waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community.41.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 customers42.The core value of GFL solid waste haulage is ____________A. profitB.safetyC. efficiencyD.responsibility43.In the last paragraph, we are always mindful of ……means________A. We are always worried aboutB. We always look forward toC. We are always aware ofD.we always put up with44.What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices, according to the second paragraph?A.continually upgrade themB. Keep using the traditional methodsC.hire new workers to clean the environmentD.import new technology from overseas companies.45.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 popularC. Waste management has reminded unchanged.D.more workers are involved in the program.Task 3In American income life insurance company (AIL),sales representatives have servants’ hearts. Our team members make every effort to protect hard-working middle-income families with insurance coverage (承保范围). We also believe whole-heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate. American income life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place.Sales experience is not required to be a representative. Just the willingness to work hard. What makes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling, which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimited. Simply said, you earn what you’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 training opportunities, and leadership experience, too. American Income Life’s independent agency offices provide sales training focused on insurance sales. Training includes working one-to-one with experienced sales agents both in the classroom and in the field.Task 4Directions : The following is a list of special terms about real estate (房地产). 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 ---- Cost of goods soldB ---- Channel of distributionC ---- Commission percentD ----- Competitive advantageE ---- Current assetsF ------ Current debtG ---- Direct cost of sales H ----- Earning before taxesI ----- Effective demand J ------ Advance paymentK ---- Advising bank L ----- Letter of creditM --- Paying bank N ----- Capital marketO ---- Cost and freight P ----- Import licenseQ ---- Joint ventureExamples : ( A ) 售出货物成本（H ）税前收益Task 5Directions : Read the following passage. 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.Act now to get a student loanMake 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 the costs. Wells Fargo private student loans may be able to help you pay for all eligible education-related expenses, including tuition, housing, books, a laptop, lab fees, and more.Other benefits include:----- Make no payment until six months after leaving school----- Select a competitive fixed of variable interest rate option----- Reduce your loan cost with out interest rate discountsApplying with a co-signer ( 担保人）may improve your chance or getting approved and help you qualify for a lower interest rate.Learn more about undergraduate student loans for traditional colleges and universities or career and community colleges. Or call our toll-free number 1-877-315-7721.Our student Loan Specialists are here to help you through the process--- from helping you make an informed choice on the loan that meets your needs, to helping you estimate how much you may need to borrow.56.What is introduced in the passage?A Wells Fargo loan.57.What expenses can be paid with the loan ?All eligible expenses.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 of and being qualified for a lower interest rate.60.What can be the Student Loan Specialists do to help you in your application ?They can help you through in your application.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 rad 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 you translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61.Economic competition among nations is expected to increase, especially now that the countries 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。
2014年公共英语三级考试试题(一)
公共英语三级考试试题(一)一、Section Ⅱ Use of English（共20小题,共20.0分）Read the following text． Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, Cot Don ANSWER SHEET 1．第1题It is exciting to apply for a job that really appeals to you. In making your application, there are a number of points for you to (1) .In your letter of application,aim to say just enough to give a good (2) of yourself,without being (3) . If you are answering an advertisement, any information for (4) it asks must, of course,be given. This will usually (5) your scholastic recordand (6) education and training. You may also be asked to give the names of one or two persons to (7) references,for this pur- pose you should choose people who know you (8) enough to vouch(担保)for your character and ability;and in courtesy(礼貌) ,you should seekin (9) their permission to be named as referees.It will depend on (10) how much you can usefully add about yourself. Your (11) is to bring to the (12) of the employer any good reason why you rather (13) any of the other applicants should be chosen for the job. If (14) you feel you have any special skill or aptitude for the work (15) , for example,any (16) interest in the line of business,let this be known.Finally, (17) is your use of language. You cannot go (18) if you keep your sentences and paragraphs short,making sure the sense is clear and well expressed. Choose (19) words so long asthey (20) your meaning.A therebyB maybeC thanD otherwise【正确答案】：C【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】[命题目的]此题考察短语搭配。
2014年12月大学英语三级考试真题答案
2014 年 12 月大学英语三级考试一试题1. In the wife ’s eyes, his _____ to their marriage life is far from perfect.A) requirement B) commitment C) participation D) reflection2.In the event of SARS, some _____ it while others lost their courageto do anything about it.A) came up to B) lived up to C) faced up to D) caught up to3. Experts have _____ with some effective measures to prevent the disease from spreading.A) caught up B) put up C) come up D) kept up4. If people feel hopeless, they don’t bother to _____ the skills theyneed to succeed.A) require B) inquire C) acquire D) enquire5.As a result of his hard work, he has gained ______ to theBeijing University.6.In the advanced course students must take performance tests at monthly____.A) gaps B) lengths C) distances D) intervals7. Only when one is ______ of one’s getting behind is one more likelyto catch up.A) critical B) aware C) visual D) effective8.He had a ____ look in his eyes. He must have been shocked.A) empty B) bare C) blank D) hollow9. As an ideal _____ to the spread of SARS, this medicine is now in great demand.A) barrier B) commitment C) challenge D) access10. When her business goes wrong, she tends to _____ for advice.A) get access to B) come across C) reach out D) speak up11.The most important for us now is to _____ what is to be done next.A) allow of B) reflect on C) feel like D) remind of12. American womenwere ____ the right to vote until 1920 after many years of hard struggle.A) ignored B) refused C) neglected D) denied13.Good habits of living have proved to be of much _____ to our health.A) barrier B) benefit C) immunity D) commitment14.The medicine the doctor gave me ____ my headache.A)reduced B) improved C) released D) relieved15.As a(n) _____ job, it requires much time and commitment and persistence.16.The _____ to be better than others drives him to work harder thanbefore.A)uniqueness B) eagerness C) awareness D) effectiveness 17.While studying he was financially dependent ____ his wife.A)on B) of C) to D) from18. Anyone that goes against the social order is _____ to answer for his action.A)possible B) probably C) likely D) normally19.There is much that can be done about the accidents _____ from carelessness.A) arose B) arisen C) arising D) arise20. _____ his sister, Jack is quiet and does not easily make friends with others.A) Dislike B) Unlike C) Alike D) LikingPartⅡ Structure (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences.It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16. All students are eager to know _C_______they wilt pass the exam or not.A)ifB)thatC)whetherD)why17. When the couple ____D___ here, they ________ to the park.A) will come；will goB) come；goC) will come；goD) come；will go18. —I cannot find Tom anywhere.—He ____B_____ have been off long. I heard him make a call just now.A) shouldn't B) can't C) mustn't D) needn't19.No matter who he is, young or old, people's state of mind tends tokeep D______ with the rapid change of society.A)contactB)progressC)touchD)pace20. To tell you the truth, it's very hard for us to help them get ridof Internet addiction. But we __C_______ on this problem trying to improvethe situation.A)workedB)had workedC)are workingD)had been working21. There was an earthquake happened, ___B____ 100 people and with morethan 300A)killed; injuredB)killing; injuredC)killed; injuringD)killing; injuring22.50miles southwest of the country ___C_____ the famous beautiful mountain.A)layingB)lieC)lies23.Everyone has periods in their lives ______A__ everything seems so hard.A)whenB)whereC)whichD)that24.Miss Liu doesn't mind __B_____ your homework as long as it is doneby yourself.A)you to delay handing inB)your delaying handing inC)your delaying to hand inD)you delay to hand in25.By no means ____D___ ready to quit her study.A) will sheB) she willC) she isD) is sheSection BDirections: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26.The New York Times ___is_______ (be) popular with those statesmen.27.The people in your town are far __more friendly_______ (friendly)than we expected.28.Injury problem could ____shorten______ (short) basketball player'scareer.29.I will tell Mary the truth instead of you, but I'd rather you __told_______ (tell) her.30.By the time I graduate from university, I ____will have been______(be) a student for 15 years.31.This famous poem should ___be translated______ (translate) intoChinese because it is really worth reading.32.According to the latest report, more and more young people intendto learn ____economics______ (economy) and social science.33. The dancer might have been killed in the crash if she ___had gone______ (go) to American by plane.34. (catch) ___Caught______ by the host for stealing, the boy felt rather ashamed.35.It's obvious that you hurt my feeling on purpose, so it's nouse _making________ (make) an apology.PartⅢ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions:This part is to test your reading ability.There are 5 tasks for you to fulfil. You should read the material carefully and do the tasksas you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage，you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements ， numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) or D).You should makethe correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.It is known to us that English is not as old as Chinese, but it is widely used bymost people all over the world. English speakers enjoy creating newwords. In fact, a majority of words are traceable and each of them mayhave an interesting story.However, no one will really care where a word comes from because it makes little difference in using them in our dally life. Did you ever feel confused about why hamburgers are called hamburgers, especially when they are not made with ham?About a hundred years ago, some men went to American from Europe, coming from a big city in Germanycalled Hamburg. They didn't know how to use English properly. Seen them eating round pieces of beef and asked what it was, theGermans didn't understand the questions exactly, the y answered:“we comefrom Hamburg. “One of the Americans was an owner of a restaurant and gotan idea. He cooked some round pieces of bread with beef and began sellingthem. Such bread came to be called“hamburgers”. Today, hamburgers are welcomed by lots of people coming from different nationalities.36.According to the text, English is __C_____.A) older than ChineseB) as old as ChineseC) not so old as ChineseD) very hard to learn37.Hamburg originally is _____C___.A)a kind of foodB)a round piece of beefC)a city in GermanyD)the name of a village38. Which statement is correct according to the passage.'?DA)At first hamburgers was a kind of bread.B)Few Americans like hamburgers.C)Hamburgers are made of ham.D)Hamburgers were first sold a century ago.39.___A____ begin to sell hamburgers to people.A) AmericansB)The authorC)GermansD)Europeans40. After reading this story, we know the word “hamburger”comes from ___D____.A)China because it has a long historyB)English because Germans don't speak EnglishC)English speakers because they love eating itD)America because they give it that nameTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.Youth is not a matter of time but a matter of self-improvement, bothphysically and morally. Being a good youth, one should have those factors:the basic one is health. A healthy body is a kind of priceless treasure. Onecan do nothing without it. Secondly, we should pay essential attention toour moral character. We should be always willing to help those in troublewithout any complaints. Moreover, we should care more about the people around us. Thirdly, cooperation and communication also play an important role inbeing a good youth. No one can live alone without any friends. And nobodycan work out every problem without help of partners. So the youth should and must learn how to live and work well with others, including those people you don't like to cooperate or communicate with. The last but not the least,patriotism, meaning a love of one's country, is the one we should never forget. People always misunderstand the word “patriots ” by thinking it only refers to those fighters who fight for their country. As a matter of fact, a patriot will do the things his country asks him to do. So being a youth is one thing, being a good one really needs to take every effort to make yourself to be.41. The passage really wants to tell us that ____B____.A) what the meaning of“patriots” isB)the qualities a good youth should haveC)a youth should be doing goodD)one should help others42.The first thing a good youth should have is DA) the best lookingB)the best richesC) the good abilityD)a healthy body43. A good youth should help others AA)willinglyB)at his convenienceC)if he wants toD)with complains44.From the passage, we can know that cooperation and communication are CA)good for some introvertsB)helpful to usC)important to everyoneD)not necessary to good friends45. In the author's opinion, the patriots must CA)fight for the countryB)learn everythingC)do what their country need them to doD)protect their family and countryTask 3Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, youshould complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46through 50in the table below.Learning TourRecently, we will hold a learning tour for those English learners. Byjoining our helpful tour, everyone will find out, at first,specific activities that help to improve your English. Besides that, one can also have access to some interesting language learning materials in the Learning Tour. Moreover, participators will be taught the way to use computers and audio-visual facilities in the center.The learning tour will be held every Wednesdayand Thursday in different time. The former one is from 10:30 to 11: 30am.，while the latter one is 1:00 -2: 00pm.For registration, people can go to Tin Ping Building on the 4th flooror email your name, ID card No. and date of joining the tour to MissFeng at feng@cahk, edu. hkTask 4Directions: The following is a list of terms on automobile English. 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 correspondingletters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A—Engine Fuel System H—the electric systemB—Lights and Wires I—power trainC—Starting System J—one-way driveD—under pressure K—horse-drawn wagonE—lower hood lines L—spun glassF—heated-treated M—parking lightG—contact point N—backup lightO—the car heater P—cover bandsExamples：(E) 低发动机罩 (L) 玻璃纤维Task 5Directions: There is an invitation letter below here. After reading theletters you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 through No.60) that follow. The answers should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.July 7th, 2009Dear Prof. Lee,The Academic Conference on traditional Chinese treatment—acupuncture and moxibustion, which is sponsored by Beijing College of Medicine will beheld in Beijing, October 3rd, 2009. We would be very pleased to invite youto attend the conference. We all know that you are a very famous scholar inthis field. The conference will be more significant if you can come. We will offer the accommodation for you.If you have any paper or topics on which you would like to give talks,please inform us in advance so that we can prepare the final program. Please confirm your participation at your convenience.We are looking forward to your reply.Best Wishes.Your sincerely,Wang Dong56. What's the subject of the conference?It is about traditional Chinese treatment_____acupuncture and moxibustion_______________________.57. Which college will sponsor the conference?It is _________Beijing College of Medicine________________ that sponsors it.58. When will the conference be held?It will be held on ________October 3rd，2009____________________.59. What will they do for Prof. Lee?They will offer ______accommodation_________________ for him.60.What does Prof. Lee need to do if he wants to give some talks?He is required to ___inform__________________ them in advance.Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions: This part numbered 61 through 65 is to test your ability totranslate English into Chinese. After each sentence of numbers 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 write your translation of number 65 in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.61.Electronic computers, which have many advantages, cannot carry out creative work and replace man.D B CAA)只管电子计算机有很多长处，但是它不可以理解创建性工作，也不可以取代人类。
2014年3月公共英语三级真题及答案解析
2014年3月公共英语三级真题及答案解析(1~5/共10题)Listening ComprehensionDirections: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section, Part A and Part B.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto your ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part AYou will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer--[A]、[B]、[C] or [D], and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.Play00:00…Volume第1题What does the man want to do?A.Attend a private party.B.Celebrate his birthday.C.Cancel his reservation.D.Reserve a dinner table.第2题Whom are the speakers expecting to come soon?A.A postman.B.A salesman.C.A repairman.D.A policeman.第3题How does the woman feel at the man´ s words?A.She is excited.B.She is worried.C.She is satisfied.D.She is surprised.第4题What will the woman do?A.Go to bed for a rest.B.Take some medicine.C.Stay in with the man.D.Eat out with the man.第5题What do the speakers think of products manufactured nowadays?A.They are too expensive.B.They are difficult to use.C.They are of poor quality.D.They are out of fashion.下一题(6~10/共10题)Listening ComprehensionDirections: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section, Part A and Part B.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto your ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part AYou will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer--[A]、[B]、[C] or [D], and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.Play00:00…Volume第6题What do we learn about the man from the dialogue?A.He doesn´ t need a car.B.He´ s just got a good deal.C.He´ s just bought a new car.D.He doesn´ t have enough money.第7题What does the man think of Frank?A.He is dependable.B.He is weak-minded.C.He is a tough person.D.He is a flexible person.第8题What is the woman doing according to the dialogue?A.Arranging a seaside trip for old people.B.Expressing her thanks to the trip organizer.plaining about yesterday´ s seaside trip.D.Asking the trip organizer to improve his work.第9题What do we learn about the man last night?A.He couldn´ t get out of his room.B.He left his key with his roommate.C.He couldn´t find the key to his room.D.He helped his neighbor break the lock.第10题What does the woman suggest the man do?A.Clean his glasses after painting.B.Take off his glasses before painting.C.Press the plastic wrap on the ceiling.D.Cover his glasses with the plastic wrap.上一题下一题(11~13/共15题)You are going to hear four conversations. Before listening to each conversation, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. After listening, you will have time to answer each question by choosing [A]、[B]、[C] or [D]. You will hear each passage or conversation ONLY ONCE. Mark your answers in your test booklet.Play00:00…Volume第11题Where did the man get the money for his company?A.From a bank.B.From his father.C.From his friends.D.From his employees.第12题What mistake does the man say his company made?A.It charged no licensing fee.B.It neglected product design.C.It ignored negotiating skills.D.It did all the manufacturing itself.第13题What does the man think of large companies?A.They are tough to work with.B.They welcome creative ideas.C.They recycle lots of garbage.D.They are good at manufacturing.上一题下一题(14~17/共15题)You are going to hear four conversations. Before listening to each conversation, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. After listening, you will have time to answer each question by choosing [A]、[B]、[C] or [D]. You will hear each passage or conversation ONLY ONCE. Mark your answers in your test booklet.Play00:00…Volume第14题What was the man´ s major as an undergraduate?A.English.B.Physics.C.Fashion design.D.International trade.第15题What does the man think of his job in Magna Design?A.Interesting.B.Impressive.C.Demanding.petitive.第16题What does the man expect from a new job?A.A quicker promotion.B.Greater success.C.More responsibilities.D.More challenges.第17题What job is the man applying for?A.Art designer.B.Assistant manager.C.German translator.D.Marketing director.上一题下一题(18~21/共15题)You are going to hear four conversations. Before listening to each conversation, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. After listening, you will have time to answer each question by choosing [A]、[B]、[C] or [D]. You will hear each passage or conversation ONLY ONCE. Mark your answers in your test booklet.Play00:00…Volume第18题What did Edward want the man to do?A.To lend him his class notes.B.To help him go over the last class.C.To ask leave for him next Monday.D.To copy the class handouts for him.第19题Why is the man so upset?A.He has trouble with his chemistry.B.He has trouble with his classmates.C.He had to miss his chemistry class.D.He had to reject his friend´ s request.第20题Why was Edward absent from his chemistry class?A.He went to a concert.B.He went to see a friend.C.He went to see a doctor.D.He went to a funny show.第21题What do we learn about the man?A.He´ s a man of humor.B.He´ s a man of ambition.C.He´ s a man of principle.D.He´ s a man of sympathy.上一题下一题(22~25/共15题)You are going to hear four conversations. Before listening to each conversation, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. After listening, you will have time to answer each question by choosing [A]、[B]、[C] or [D]. You will hear each passage or conversation ONLY ONCE. Mark your answers in your test booklet.Play00:00…Volume第22题What does Smith say about coffee?A.It should be sold in cans.B.It should be drunk slowly.C.It should be long stored for better taste.D.It should be enjoyed together with wine.第23题What is the price of a coffee vacation per person in Italy?A.$100B.$1,800C.1895D.1988第24题How many days does the tour in Peru last?A.2B.7C.9D.12第25题What can vacationers do in Hawaii?A.Go on a coffee-farm driving tour.B.Visit female-owned coffee farms.C.See several different coffee houses.D.Explore the living history of coffee.上一题下一题(26~45/共20题)Directions:Read the following text from which 10 words have been removed. Choose from the words A～O the most suitable one to fill each numbered gap in the text (46-55). There are FIVE extra words that you do not need to use.In the United States today, families basically have two contrasting attitudes toward television. Many families__26__the television to be on at any time of the day or night. Very often, __27__of these families watch television__28__or don´ t interact with other family members__29__they are watching. The TV is used to make__30__kind of background noise in the house, __31__as a kind of electronic babysitter. Parents often turn it on to__32__"bored" children. In contrast, other families__33__control when the television will be watched and what programs can be watched. __34__these families watch programs together and discuss them together. In these homes, the TV is rarely on__35__nobody is watching it. Parents don´t use it as an electronic babysitter; __36__, they insist that children read or play __37__rather than sit in front of a screen.__38__the contrasting attitudes toward television__39__, families in America are choosing television__40__other passive activities, such as watching movies, playing video games, and surfing the Web__41__regularity that has never happened before. These activities are__42__in their inactivity. Family members—young and old—watch rather than __43__. These passive forms of entertainment__44__, rather than encourage, family __45__and community involvement.第26题A.allowB.enableC.causeD.require第27题A.parentsB.membersC.seniorsD.children第28题A.singlyB.looselyC.flexiblyD.directly第29题A.whichB.whileC.whereasD.wherever第30题A.littleB.suchC.someD.this第31题A.orB.andC.thusD.so第32题A.enlightenB.entertainC.moveD.manage第33题A.effectivelyB.strictlyC.unwillinglyD.widely第34题A.NeverB.HardlyC.SeldomD.Often第35题A.ifB.even ifC.soD.so that第36题A.howeverB.insteadC.moreoverD.therefore第37题A.separatelyB.quietlyC.creativelyD.actively第38题A.Because ofB.In place ofC.In spite ofD.Speaking of 第39题A.viewingcatingC.broadcastingD.programming 第40题A.amongB.despiteC.andD.as第41题A.withB.byC.forD.over第42题ualC.sameD.similar第43题A.sleepB.sitC.eatD.do第44题A.weakenB.endC.avoidD.worry第45题A.buildingB.interactionC.planningD.reunion上一题下一题(46~50/共15题)ComprehensionDirections:Read the following two texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Nisaburo and Hiroko Ohata are unlike most Japanese couples their age. Sure, Hiroko, 58, is worried about her husband´ s high blood pressure, while Nisaburo, 60, promises his wife that if she loses 18 pounds they´ 11 take a trip abroad. What makes the Ohatas different is how they met, through a matchmaking organization for single seniors. "On the second date, he asked if I wanted to meet his family," says Hiroko. "I took that as a proposal. " A little rushed, perhaps, but 17 years after his wife´s death, Nisaburo knew he´d found a new wife. The couple just celebrated four years of marital happiness last month.In the past, people like Nisaburo and Hiroko might have chosen to live out their lives alone. But as Japan´ s society ages, attitudes about love and remarriage late in life are changing. In 2006, according to government data, three times more men and nearly five times more women in their 60s and 70s married for at least the second time, compared with 20 years before.Granted, change is slow. For this silver-haired population, the concept of "dating" is still masked by the term ocha nomi tomodachi(friends having tea together). And older people often need help meeting prospective mates. That´ s where specialized matchmaking services such as Ai Senior—"Love Senior" —come in. When Shunichi Ikeda started the online service three years ago, he was surprised by how many visits he was getting from people in their 60s.Ikeda says that his clients have an "American perspective" about the dating scene. And their children are often very supportive, sometimes being the ones to register parents. "More older people are realizing that life is supposed to be enjoyable—not lonely," says Ikeda. About 17% of the matchmaking clients in Japan are over 50 years old, according to Ai Senior, and seniors´market share has more than doubled over the past three years." For older, single men, even doing laundry or cooking is difficult," says Ikeda. " They want to live with a woman. Likewise, it can be boring for women living alone. They want to provide for第46题According to the writer, the Ohatas are different from most senior Japanese couples in thatA.they remarried with the help of an agencyB.they decided to marry on the second dateC.the husband suffers from a health problemD.the wife is concerned about losing weight第47题As is implied in the text, Nisaburo´ s proposal on the second date might be consideredA.typical of single seniorsB.irresponsible to his familyC.a surprise to the womanD.a decision made in haste第48题In Japan, the change in attitudes about remarriage results from an increase in______.A.its populationB.single womenC.senior peopleD.the divorced第49题According to Ai Senior, the matchmaking clients in Japan______.A.admire the American lifestyleB.are mostly under 50 years of ageC.share a vague term for "dating"D.doubled over the past three years第50题According to Ikeda, more single seniors remarry in order to______.A.live a longer lifeB.solve financial problemsC.make their life enjoyableD.support their children together上一题下一题(51~55/共15题)ComprehensionDirections:Read the following two texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. When you become a parent, much of your focus shifts from your own future to your kids´ future. But one of the most effective ways to help your children learn to dream big is to ensure that your own dreams don´t get pushed aside by everyday demands.Our everyday experiences provide learning opportunities. When you tap into them, you create a lifelong learning habit that will always keep you growing. Even your most disappointing experiences can be turned into breakthroughs.Every dream begins in the imagination. Take a few minutes to sit down with a notebook and think about where you would like to be in 20 years. Write down details about all aspects of your ideal life. Feel free to imagine. Don´t worry about whether you know how to get there now—you have 20 years to figure that out. You can also start by picking a year in the future and making acollection of things you´ d like in your life by then. Check in on it from time to time to see where you´ ve made progress.We´ re often encouraged to work on our weaknesses, but working on your strengths is easier and creates better results. For help of identifying them, ask some friends, or colleagues to write down what they most appreciate about you. They´ll enjoy doing this, and you´ 11 feel great when you read the responses. Once you know your strengths, you can put them to work to help you achieve your dreams.Confidence is the foundation for all your other abilities. "Progress, not perfection" is a great saying to keep your confidence high. Every night, write down five achievements that happened that day. Big or small, it doesn´ t matter. If proper, add ideas for further progress arid actions you can take to get started.Find ways to add what you love to do to your life now. This will give you more energy and keep you connected with your bigger dreams. Making a list of old hobbies is a great way to restore your old passions. Things you´re enthusiastic about come with their own store of energy. Connecting with them can give you a push when you most need it.第51题In order to help your children to dream big you must______.A.fulfill everyday tasksB.build your own careerC.keep your own dreamsD.make them look ahead第52题The writer suggests that, to begin your big dream, you should______.A.stretch your imaginationB.have a best-laid plan for 20 yearsC.recollect all your likes and dislikesD.engage yourself in lifelong learning第53题According to the writer, to achieve our dreams, we should______.A.work on our strengthsB.develop our creativityC.identify our weaknessesD.seek advice from friends第54题To keep high confidence, it is important for one to .A.take appropriate actionsB.notice his daily progressC.try his best in everythingD.form new ideas every day第55题The writer thinks that one can hold fast to his dream by .A.listing the details of his ideal lifeB.improving some of his old hobbiesC.adding new ideas to his old dreamsD.energizing himself with old passions上一题下一题(56~60/共15题)ComprehensionDirections:Read the following two texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Commercial classical music radio in North America has changed dramatically over the past decade. The number of stations has shrunk very rapidly—many operators dropped the format in favor of something more profitable, like pop or rock, with their crazy youthful audience. But the availability of satellite radio, Internet streaming and digital technologies has introduced new options for classical fans.In the city of Toronto, a familiar media player entered the tray last year: Moses Znaimer, 65, the famous brave television pioneer who was the driving force behind Toronto´ s CITY-TV. Eleven months ago, he took ownership of Classical 96.3 FM, Canada´s first and largest commercial classical station, which " re-launched" this month with some new on-air hosts, a totally new schedule, and more attention to singing art and less to full-length symphonies.The popular station airs selections(usually no more than 10 to 15 minutes long)of greatest-hits classical works, 24 hours a day. This usually means single movements of larger works and other pieces, with commercial ads in between. The station may never be the preferred destination of highbrow classical fans, who seek full-length symphonies and operas. But this doesn´ t seem to trouble Znaimer, who says of his main competitor, CBC Radio Two: "They play classical, and they do it well when they do it, but they don´ t do it all the time, and they´ re doing it less and less. "Marilyn Gilbert, a Toronto artist manager, also makes a comparison to Canada´s national broadcaster when she praises Znaimer´s station: "Classical 96.3 FM is very important for the community and the country, especially in view of the changes that are going on at CBC. "Znaimer is best-known for his influential work in television, but he was also one of the creators of Cross Country Checkup, the longest-running show on CBC Radio. Today he calls Classical 96.3 FM "arguably the most successful of all classical music stations on the continent. At about 800,000 listeners per week, we are larger even than the New York Times classical station[WQXR-FM]. " And under his excellent and creative leadership, the sound of the station has become livelier.第56题Many operators have dropped commercial classical radio in order to______.A.make more profitsB.promote pop musice new technologyD.attract classical fans第57题From the text we learn that Moses Znaimer wanted to______.A.consolidate his position at Classical 96. 3 FMB.acquaint classical fans with some new radio stationsC.help expand Toronto´ s CITY-TV into a bigger businessD.make Classical 96.3 FM more satisfying to classical fans第58题It can be inferred that Classical 96. 3 FM makes money by _A.attracting and broadcasting commercialsB.showing carefully selected programspeting with CBC Radio TwoD.pleasing highbrow classical fans第59题Marilyn Gilbert believes Classical 96. 3 FM______.A.encourages people to learn classical musicB.introduces a new idea to broadcasting reformC.matters a lot to the community and the countryD.causes CBC to change its way of program arrangement第60题The success of Classical 96. 3 FM lies in the fact that_____A.it has reformed its traditional program styleB.it is more diverse than WQXR-FM in New YorkC.it has attracted audiences of different age groupsD.it is the biggest broadcasting station on the continent上一题下一题(61~65/共5题)ComprehensionDirections:Read the texts from a magazine article in which five people talk about tipping in a restaurant. For questions 36-40, match the name of each person to one of the statements (A-G) given below. Laura:I think that I have to agree with you. The idea to surround yourself with good and successful people still rings true. The electronic age may aid contact and communication. However, it does not substitute for looking someone in the eye. One has to have that person-to-person feel to instinctively grasp inner character. I´ m sure that a combination of the two types of interaction will lend flavor to the future.Mike:I naturally tend to prefer face-to-face relationship building. However, having friends and business acquaintances all over the world, I find that tools such as Linkedln are quite useful. Both enable me to maintain old connections and make new connections with people I find I have something in common with. Learning how to use these vehicles is the key. I think we are presently in the process of doing just that.Nick:Just like what you have already mentioned, there is obviously a big difference between how people meet and interact on the net and in real world. What the network world offers is a more relaxed, fun, expressive place to be. I like social networking particularly because it offers me a chance to make a lot of friends. That social networking sites do not build long-lasting relationships is just a misconception.Linda:It is all about a combination of various networking sites, and, if you want to do business, just a few e-mail exchanges. That´ s how I get to know my clients. Face-to-face networking is not always possible for me. I have clients around the globe ,99% of whom I´ ve never met in person. People who oppose social-networking sites don´ t understand the real changes that have taken place in the last decade.Helen:Sure enough, social networks are used to reconnect with friends. But they are also a tool for getting your business recognized. They are great places to place ads or comments about your business, because they are open to the public to view. It can be used as a way to network with would-be consumers. It is a perfect way to promote your business to the widest range of people globally.Now match the name of each person(61 to 65)to the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements.Statements[A]I do not think that online friendships are short-lived.[B]Networking can make your companies better known.[C]I doubt if people could use networking vehicles properly.[D]To benefit from networking, you should learn how to use it.[E]To understand people better, you have to meet them in person.[F]Social networking reflects the new demands of the changing time.[G]In my opinion, networking has more disadvantages than advantages.第61题Laura _______第62题Mike ________第63题Nick _________第64题Linda ________第65题Helen ________上一题下一题(1/1)WritingDirections:You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section on your ANSWER SHEET.Part A第66题You want to invite John Smith, your former English teacher, to attend a reunion party of your class.Write an email to him,1)telling him the purpose of the party, time and place of the party, etc. ;2)expressing your wish for his accepting the invitation.You should write approximately 100 words. Do not use your own name at the end of your email. Use "Wang Lin" instead. _______________上一题下一题(1/1)WritingDirections:Read the text below. Write an essay in about 120 words, in which you should summarize the key points of the text and make comments on them. Try to use your own words.第67题Below is a chart showing the number of students wearing glasses within a class of 50 students ina junior high school. Look at the chart and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points;1)tendency of short-sightedness among the students;2)possible reasons and solutions to the problem.图片___________上一题交卷交卷答题卡答案及解析(1~5/共10题)Listening ComprehensionDirections: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section, Part A and Part B.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto your ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part AYou will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer--[A]、[B]、[C] or [D], and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.Play00:00…Volume第1题What does the man want to do?A.Attend a private party.B.Celebrate his birthday.C.Cancel his reservation.D.Reserve a dinner table.参考答案： D 您的答案：未作答答案解析：[听力原文]M: Hello .I´d like to book a table for Tuesday evening.W: I´m sorry. We are fully reserved for that evening. There´s the birthday party. Would you consider another day?M: In that case, let´ s make it Wednesday evening at six.W: OK.第2题Whom are the speakers expecting to come soon?A.A postman.B.A salesman.C.A repairman.D.A policeman.参考答案： C 您的答案：未作答答案解析：[听力原文]M: Shoot, no wonder it´s no cooler than outside. You turned the air-condition off.W: Oh, something went wrong with it. But I called someone and they are on the way.M: Thank God.W: You can use the electric fan here. At least you can catch a breeze.第3题How does the woman feel at the man´ s words?A.She is excited.B.She is worried.C.She is satisfied.D.She is surprised.参考答案： D 您的答案：未作答答案解析：[听力原文]M: Shoot, no wonder it´s no cooler than outside. You turned the air-condition off.W: Oh, something went wrong with it. But I called someone and they are on the way.M: Thank God.W: You can use the electric fan here. At least you can catch a breeze.第4题What will the woman do?A.Go to bed for a rest.B.Take some medicine.C.Stay in with the man.D.Eat out with the man.参考答案： A 您的答案：未作答答案解析：[听力原文]M: Are you coming to the restaurant with us, Judy?W: I´ m sorry I can´t. I´ ve got a splitting headache.M: Oh, is there anything that I can do?W: No. It´ s OK. I´ ve taken the medicine, and I´ll just stay in and lie down.第5题What do the speakers think of products manufactured nowadays?A.They are too expensive.B.They are difficult to use.C.They are of poor quality.D.They are out of fashion.参考答案： C 您的答案：未作答答案解析：[听力原文]M: I still remember those good old days when people took pride in their work and built things to the last.W: Absolutely. Look at the things built nowadays.M: You´ re lucky if they don´ t fall apart before you get them home.下一题(6~10/共10题)Listening ComprehensionDirections: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section, Part A and Part B.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto your ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Now look。
2014年公共英语三级考试试题及答案解析(一)
公共英语三级考试试题及答案解析(一)一、Section Ⅱ Use of English（共20小题,共20.0分）Read the following text． Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, Cot Don ANSWER SHEET 1．第1题Scientists find that hard-working people live longer than average men and women. Career women are (1) than housewives. Evidence (证据) shows that (2) are in poorer health than the job-holders. A study shows (3) the unemployment rate increases by 1%, the death rate increases correspondingly (相应的) by 2%. All this (4) one point:Work is helpful to health.Why is work good for health? It is because work keeps people busy, (5) loneliness and solitude (孤独). Researches show that people feel (6) and lonely when they have nothing to do. Instead, the happiest are those who are (7) . Many high achievers who love their careers feel that they are happiest when they are working hard. Work serves as (8) between man and reality. By work, people (9) each other. By collective (集体的) activity, they find friendship and warmth. This is helpful to health. The loss of work (10) the loss of everything. It affects man spiritually and makes him liable to (易于) (11) .(12) , work gives one a sense of fulfillment (充实感) and a sense of (13) . Work makes one feel his value and status in society. When (14) finishes his writing or a doctor successfully (15) a patient or a teacher sees his students (16) , they arehappy (17) .From the above we can come to the conclusion (18) the more you work, (19) you will be. Let us work hard, (20) and live a happy and healthy life.A more healthierB healthierC weakerD worse【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】[解析] 从文章的主题句Scientists find that hard-working people live longer than average men and women．可得出“职业妇女比家庭主妇更健康”的结论。
2014年公共英语三级阅读理解专项试题（一）
2014年公共英语三级阅读理解专项试题（一）公共英语三级阅读理解专项试题(一)一、Reading Comprehension（共60小题,共120.0分）Read the following three texts．Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D．第1题I. Q. stands for "Intelligence Quotient" which is measure of a person's intelligence found by means of an intelligence test. Before marks gained in such a test can be useful as information about a person, they must be compared with some standard, or norm. It is not enough simply to know that a boy of thirteen has scored, say, ninety marks m a particular test. To know whether he is clever, average, or dull, his marks must be compared with the average achieved by boys of thirteen in that test.In 1906 the psychologist, Alfred Binet, devised the standard in relation to which intelligence has since been assessed. Binet was asked to find a method of selecting all children in the schools of Paris who should be taken out of ordinary classes and put in special classes for defectives. The problem brought home to him the need for a standard of intelligence, and he hit upon the very simple concept of" mental age".First, he invented a variety of tests and put large numbers of children of different ages through them. He then found at what age each test was passed by the average child. Binet arranged the various tests in order of difficulty, and used them as a scale by which he could measure every individual. If, for example, a boy aged twelve could only do tests that were passed by the average boy of nine, Binet held that he was three years below average, and that he had a mental age of nine.The concept of mental age provided Binet, and through him, other psychologists with the required standard. It enabled him to state scores in intelligence tests m terms of norm. At first, it was usual to express the result of a test by the difference between the" mental" and the" chronological" age. Then the boy in the example given would be" three years retarded". Soon, however, the" mental ratio" was introduced; that is to say, the ratio of the mental age to the chronological age. Thus a boy of twelve with mental age of nine has a mental ratio of 0.75.The mental age was replaced by the intelligence quotient or"I. Q". Clearly, since the mental age of the average child is equal to the chronological age, the average I. Q. is 100.To judge a child's standard, his marks in a test must be compared with marks gained by ______.A others of the same ageB older childrenC younger childrenD adults【正确答案】：A【本题分数】：2.0分【答案解析】题干中To judge a child's child standard是原文To know whether he is clever，average，or dull的同义转述，因此定位到第一段的最后一句话，可知要判断一个孩子智商的高低，必须把他的成绩与同年龄组的其他孩子的成绩比较，因此选[A]。
2014年9月公共英语三级考试真题及答案
2014年9月公共英语三级考试真题及答案SECTION I Listening Comprehension (略)SECTION Ⅱ Use of English( 15 minutes)Directions:Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B,C, or D on your ANSWER SHEET.Folk toys are those whose designs have passed down through the generations, made by hand and not in factories. 26 manufactured toys, they are not protected by copyrights or patents, 27 have they been standardized by machine production. Early folk toys were made of natural materials 28 wood, cloth, metal, earth, and 29 found materials. Wood was often used 30 it was available, easily worked, and required no painting. Toys were considered unimportant, so 31 was written about them. A parent made toys for a child, or children themselves made toys. The toys often were 32 made and used action movements. Traditionally, fathers and boys have been most interested in 33 toys, while mothers and girls have 34 dolls and needlework.Folk toys include action toys, models, games, puzzles, and dolls. This basic 35 can be enlarged to include skill toys, balance toys, flying toys, shooting toys, _ 36 incorporating music or noise, and animated toys. The 37 name is lost in history, and the descriptive names given to the toys 38 . Typical names include Bullroarer, Jacob' s Ladder, and Limber Jack.Early settlers of the Appalachian region mostly came from Germany, England, Scotland, andIreland, 39 knowledge of folk toys from their home countries. The designs often were40 in the process of handing them 41 , so now there are many variations.The making of homemade toys decreased in 42 of prosperity, when people could 43 manufactured toys. Recently there is a new 44 for the mountain folk toy heritage, 45 And handcrafted toys are sometimes bought in preference to manufactured toys.26. [ A ] Without [ B ] Unlike [ C ] Despite [ D ] Besides27. [A] so [B] or [C] nor [D] as28. [ A ] including [ B ] given [ C ] among [ D ] within29. [ A ] another [ B ] other [ C ] such [ D ] some30. [ A ] until [ B ] while [ C ] lest [ D ] because31. [A] few [B] something [C] little [D] all32. [ A ] cleverly [ B ] massively [ C ] uniformly [ D ] publicly33. [ A ] action [ B ] cloth [ C ] manufactured [ D ] patented34. [ A ] provided [ B ] found [ C ] created [ D ] favored35. [A] list [B] role [C] feature [D] goal36. [ A ] that [ B ] these [ C ] those [ D ] which37. [A] advocator's [B] creator's [C] owner's [D] seller's38. [ A ] change [ B ] switch [ C ] shift [ D ] vary39. [ A ] holding [ B ] taking [ C ] carrying [ D ] bringing40. [ A ] discarded [ B ] modified [ C ] reduced [ D ] minimized41. [A] around [B] over [C] down [D] out42. [ A ] place [ B ] hopes [ C ] favor [ D ] times43. [ A ] copy [ B ] claim [ C ] buy [ D ] carry44. [ A ] appreciation [ B ] suggestion [ C ] explanation [ D ] identity45.[ A ] anyway [ B ] however [ C ] instead [ D ] tooSECTION Ⅲ Reading Comprehension(40 minutes)Part ADirections:Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.Text 1Today there are three different kinds of New Yorkers: the people who act as if they were born here; the people who are here and wish to be elsewhere; and the collection of virtual New Yorkers all over the world, who wish they were living in New York. These are the three states of mind and what they have in common are longing and illusion. In fact, it' s a city of dreamers.What makes New York special? New Yorkers are convinced of its specialness--but Toronto is more diverse, London is larger, Washington is more powerful. So why does New York think it' s the capital of the world?People often explain the problems in European cities by citing inequality. But New York today is one of the most unequal cities in America. In 2010, 1 percent of New Yorkers earned 45 percent of its income. That works out to an average of $ 3.7 million a year for the city' s top 34,500households. The average daily income of this group is greater than the average annual income of the city's bottom 10 percent.So why would people still come to try their luck in this tough place? Is it opportunity or illusion that draws them?They come because any newcomer can find a place in the hierarchy of New York. If you look at a New York City restaurant, for example, the cook might be French, the people washing dishes might be Mexican, the hostess might be Russian, the owner might be British. They are not all equal. They earn different rates. But they work together to get food to hungry people.What New York demonstrates is this: immigration works. The city can use its immigrants, even the illegal ones. Though they broke the law by illegally crossing the borders, the city' s economy would be a shell of itself had they not, and it would collapse if they were deported. Attracted here by the founding myth of the city, each immigrant is seeking to escape from history, personal and political. For him, New York is the city of the second chance.46. The writer mentions the three kinds of New Yorkers to stress that_______.[ A ] they share the same longing [ B ] they are in pursuit of dreams[ C ] they are proud of their birthplace [ D ] they wish to live in another place47. In the eyes of New Yorkers, their city is______[ A ] powerful[ B ] diverse[ C ] special[ D ] large48. The figures in paragraph 3 are given to show that New York_________[ A ] favors the lucky [ B ] favors the locals[ C ] is a city of inequality [ D ] is a city of opportunities49. People keep coming to New York because they can find jobs that_______[ A ] challenge them [ B ] suit them well[ C ] pay them well [ D ] raise their status50. It is implied in the text that New York is_________[ A ] a tolerant city [ B ] a wealthy city[ C ] a mythical city [ D ] a historical cityText 2We' ve read how babies stare longer and cry less when held by pretty people, and heard tales of handsome children doing better in school, given special attention by their teachers. In life, as in love, beautiful people seem to have it awfully easy. But what if we told you that when it comes to online dating, good looks could actually hurt you?According to a recent survey of 43,000 users by OK Cupid, an online dating site, the more men disagree about a woman' s looks, the more they end up liking her. What does that mean for ladies looking for a match? " We now have mathematical evidence that minimizing your 'weaknesses' is the opposite of what you should do," says the site's co-founder, ChristianRudder. "If you' re a little fat, play it up. If you have a big nose, play it up. Statistically, the guys who don't like it can only help you, and the ones who do like it will be all the more excited. "The results of this study end up highlighting an idea that recent scientific research does indeed support. Which is this: the beautiful may have it good, but online, as in work and life, women who are too attractive don't always have an advantage.Beauty creates more competition--among women, taught they must out-look each other for men and jobs and everyday satisfaction; and among men, who are competing for the most attractive prize. All of which might help explain why 47 percent of corporate recruiters believe it' s possible for a woman to suffer for being "too good-looking" ; why attractive women tend to face heightened examination from their female peers; or, finally, why men on OK Cupid end up contacting women who may ultimately be less attractive--because it removes the opposition. "If you suspect other men are uninterested, it means less competition," explains Rudder. "You might start thinking: maybe she' s lonely.., maybe she' s just waiting to find a guy who appreciates her.., at least I won't get lost in the crowd. "In the end, being beautiful will always have its blessings--but sometimes, there' s more to an advantage than meets the eye.51. It is generally believed that beautiful people[ A] have less difficulty in life [ B ] are less worried about love[ C ] pay less attention to others [ D ] like to gaze at lovely babies52. The OK Cupid survey found that men' s arguments over a woman' s looks_____[A ] have little meaning [ B ] benefit online dating[ C ] will actually hurt her [ D ] add to her popularity53. Christian Rudder advises women to_______[ A] play up their physical advantages [ B ] view their popularity scientifically[ C ] highlight their physical weaknesses [ D ] accept guys who are willing to help54. The attitude of women toward their attractive peers is______[ A ] critical [ B ] friendly[ C ] conservative [ D ] straightforward55. The main idea of the text is that a woman' s good looks_______[ A ] help to shape ideas of beauty [ B ] can put her at a disadvantage[ C ] end up with blessings for her [ D ] will always appeal to the eyeText 3Camps have always reflected children's dreams and parents' fears. In the 1880s, many middle-class families worried that industrial society had broken off some tie to the frontier. Boys were growing soft: too much time with their mothers and teachers, not enough manly activity. So the early camps promised to take weakly boys out into camp life in the woods so that the pursuit of health could be combined with the practical knowledge.Those first campers were wilderness tourists; today a wilderness is anyplace without band-width. Allowing cell phone contradicts the point of sleep away camp: if 19th century campers were meant to regain lost survival skills, 21st century campers need to work on their social skill. They are often missing some basic interactive instruments; fantastically digitally aware, they are less familiar with the ideas of sharing their space, their stuff or the attention of the adults around them. For kids who are allowed to text during dinner, who have their parents whenever they get in trouble or need a ride, a little self-government is probably long overdue.Most camps require kids to leave their phones at home, which shows that the resistance often comes not from the kids but from parents. It's known that parents pack off their children with two cell phones, so they can hand over one and still be able to slip away and call. Parents question camp directors about why they can' t reach their kids by phone. Some services let camps post news and pictures to help the families feel as if they are with the kids at camp. But that just invites inquiry about why Johnny looks sad or how Jenny' s jeans got torn.Even as they yield in varying degrees to the demands of parents, camps endeavor to tell us our kids need a break from our eager interest and exhausting expectations. Camps talk about building independence, argue that having kids learn to solve their own problems and turn to peers and counselors for support is a key part of the experience. The implications are clear. They' re lighting campfires, hiding and seeking, doing things that feel wonderfully improper if just because they involve getting dirtier than usual. Nothing to worry about,Mom.56. The whole point of camp in the 19th century is to[ A] acquire the lost survival skills [ B ] escape from industrial society [ C ] enjoy beautiful natural scenery [ D ] explore the woods in the frontier57. For campers today, wilderness is where_____[ A ] they cannot use cell phones [ B ] they can realize their dreams [ C ] they stay far away from home [ D ] they are trained to be stronger58. According to the text, today' s kids are_______[ A] aware of governing themselves [ B ] skilled in social communication[ C ] good at using electronic devices [ D ] short of the attention from adults59. After seeing the posted news and pictures of their kids at camp, parents would feel______[ A ] curious[ B ] pleasant[ C ] relieved[ D ] worded60. As stated in the last paragraph, camps suggest parents______[ A ] take back their kids' cell phones [ B ] leave their kids alone for a while[ C ] let their kids have a rest from study [ D ] call their kids only when necessaryPart BDirections:Read the following texts in which five people wrote about being a vegetarian. For questions61-65, match the name of each person (61-65) to one of the statements (A-G) given below. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.Laurie:It is encouraging to see that, whether out of sympathy for animals or a concern for their own health or both, people are starting to realize that it does not pay to eat too far up on the food chain. Meat need not be what is for dinner. Factory farming is barbaric and cruel. Every person who reduces the use of animals in his life is performing a lifesaving act.Jeff:I am ready to be a vegetarian, but in our country, farmers, food producers, restaurants and supermarkets are not prepared to support me. We all know that it is much easier and less expensive to get a hamburger at McDonald' s or Chinese takeout or a roast chicken from the supermarket than it isto take the time to shop for, assemble and cook a tasty, nutritious and fulfilling vegetarian meal.Rod:I've heard another term for vegetarians: beady-eyed vegetarians. They' 11 eat things with beady eyes ( fish, chicken) but not with big, sad eyes ( cows, lambs). A friend of mine explained it by saying he would eat only things he thought he could kill himself. He figures he can kill a fish but not a cow. That seems like a more honest and consistent rationale than some of the others I' ve heard.Jerry:As a moral vegetarian, I have found that there is great misunderstanding about vegetarian principles in our society. While some vegetarians keep off animals as a matter of health, we moral vegetarians don' t want other animals to live for us, nor do we want other animals to die for us, as they do for food, clothing and wasteful scientific research. All animals live for their own sake, not for mine.Ellen:Why do some people think that animals and human beings are the same? In my opinion, a human life is worth a lot more than an animal' s. I think that wemust stop thinking of meat eaters as killers. Vegetarians also kill vegetable life. Is there any difference? Eat vegetables and meat; both help you to be healthy and allow you to have all the nutrients your bodies need.Now match the name of each person (61 to65) to the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements.61. Laurie [ A] All animals have the right to live for themselves.62. Jeff [ B ] Some vegetarians in fact eat small-sized animals.63. Rod [ C ] Vegetarians need to do more to save animals' lives.64. Jerry [ D ] Some people have overstressed the rights of animals.65. Ellen [ E ] Vegetarians should be consistent in their eating habits.[ F] How can I become a vegetarian without a favorable environment?[G]Eating less meat saves not only the life of animals but also that ofyour own.SECTION Ⅳ Writing( 40 minutes)Directions:You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section on your ANSWER SHEET.Part A66. Your friend Paul is coming to visit you next month. In his last email,he asked you about the interesting places in your hometown. Write an email back to Paul, telling him about:1 ) some interesting places you would recommend;2) things necessary for the travel.You should write approximately 100 words. Do not use your own name at the end of your email. Use "Wang Lin" instead.Part B67. Below is a picture illustrating a man frustrated by rude remarks on his posts online. Write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points:1 ) the phenomenon and causes of online rudeness;2)your comments on the problem.参考答案及精析第一部分听力理解 (略)第二部分英语知识运用参考译文民间玩具是指其设计一代代传承下来，由手工而不是工厂制作而成的玩具。
2014年12月大学英语三级考试真题答案
2014年12月大学英语三级考试真题答案Part I: Multiple Choice (20 points)1. D2. B3. C4. A5. D6. C7. B8. A9. C 10. D11. A 12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. BPart II: Reading Comprehension (40 points)Passage 121. D 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. CPassage 227. C 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. BPassage 333. B 34. A 35. D 36. C 37. B 38. D 39. A 40. CPassage 441. D 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. APart III: Cloze Test (15 points)47. C 48. B 49. A 50. D 51. C 52. A 53. B 54. D 55. C 56. A 57. B 58. D 59. B 60. APart IV: Error Correction (10 points)61. which → on62. avoiding → avoid63. directly → direct64. but → and65. When → Since66. more → most67. rules → rule68. traveling → travel69. b elieve → believed70. as → likePart V: Writing (15 points)Sample answer:Dear Professor Smith,I am writing to express my interest in the research assistant position that was advertised on the university website yesterday. I recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, and I am eager to gain more practical experience in the field before pursuing further studies.During my undergraduate studies, I had the opportunity to work on several research projects, where I developed valuable skills in data analysis and laboratory techniques. I believe these skills make me a strong candidate for the research assistant position. Additionally, I have a strong background in statistics, which I believe will be beneficial for analyzing research data.Furthermore, I am highly motivated and possess excellent time management skills. In my previous research experiences, I was able to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. I am also a strong communicator and work well in a team.I have attached my resume for your review, which details my academic achievements and research experiences. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications further and how they align with the research being conducted in your laboratory.Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you soon.Sincerely,[Your Name]Note: This sample answer is based on a hypothetical scenario and does not reflect an actual research assistant position.。
2014年3月公共英语三级考试真题及答案
2014年3月公共英语三级考试真题及答案 SECTION I Listening Comprehension (略) SECTION Ⅱ Use of English ( 15 minutes) Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B,C, or D on your ANSWER SHEET. In the United States today, families basically have two contrasting attitudes toward television. Many families 26 the television to be on at any time of the day or night. Very often, 27 of these families watch television 28 or don' t interact with other family members 29 they are watching. The TV is used to make 30 kind of background noise in the house, 31 as a kind of electronic babysitter. Parents often turn it on to 32 "bored" children. In contrast, other families 33 control when the television will be watched and what programs can be watched. 34 these families watch programs together and discuss them together. In these homes, the TV is rarely on 35 nobody is watching it. Parents don't use it as an electronic babysitter; 36 they insist that children read or play 37 rather than sit in front of a screen. 38 the contrasting attitudes toward television 39, families in America are choosing television 40 other passive activities, such as watching movies, playing video games, and surfing the Web 41 regularity that has never happened before. These activities are 42 in their inactivity. Family members--young and old--watch rather than 43. These passive forms of entertainment 44 , rather than encourage, family 45 and community involvement. 26. [A] allow [B] enable [C] cause [D] require 27. [A] parents [B] members [C] seniors [D] children 28. [ A ] singly [ B ] loosely [ C ] flexibly [ D ] directly 29. [ A ] which [ B ] while [ C ] whereas [ D ] wherever 30. [ A ] little [ B ] such [ C ] some [ D ] this 31. [A] or [B] and [C] thus [D] so 32. [ A ] enlighten [ B ] entertain [ C ] move [ D ] manage [ D ] manage 33. [ A ] effectively [ B ] strictly [ C ] unwillingly [ D ] widely 34. [ A ] Never [ B ] Hardly [ C ] Seldom [ D ] Often 35. [A] if [B] even if [C] so [D] so that 36. [ A ] however [ B ] instead [ C ] moreover [ D ] therefore 37. [A] separately [B] quietly [C] creatively [D] actively 38. [ A ] Because of [ B ] In place of [ C ] In spite of [ D ] Speaking of 39. [A] viewing [R] educating [C] broadcasting [D] programming 40. [ A ] among [ B ] despite [ C ] and [ D ] as 41. [A] with [B] by [C] for [D] over 42. [ A ] usual [ B ] common [ C ] same [ D ] similar 43. [ A ] sleep [ B ] sit [ C ] eat [ D ] do 44. [ A ] weaken [ B ] end [ C ] avoid [ D ] worry45. [ A ] building [ B ] interaction [ C ] planning [ D ] reunion SECTION Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Part A Directions: Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. Text 1 Nisaburo and Hiroko Ohata are unlike most Japanese couples their age. Sure,Hiroko,58, is worried about her husband' s high blood pressure, while Nisaburo,60, promises his wife that if she loses 18 pounds they' 11 take a trip abroad. What makes the Ohatas different is how they met, through a matchmaking organization for single seniors. " On the second date, he asked if I wanted to meet his family," says Hiroko. "I took that as a proposal. " A little rushed, perhaps, but 17years after his wife' s death, Nisaburo knew he' d found a new wife. The couple just celebrated four years of marital happiness last month. In the past, people like Nisaburo and Hiroko might have chosen to live out their lives alone. But as Japan' s society ages, attitudes about love and remarriage late in life are changing. In 2006,according to government data, three times more men and nearly five times more women in their 60sand 70s married for at least the second time, compared with 20 years before. Granted, change is slow. For this silver-haired population, the concept of "dating" is still masked by the term ocha nomi tomodachi (friends having tea together). And older people often need help meeting prospective mates. That' s where specialized matchmaking services such as Ai Senior--" Love Senior"--come in. When Shunichi lkeda started the online service three years ago, he was surprised by how many visits he was getting from people in their 60s. Ikeda says that his clients have an "American perspective" about the dating scene. And their children are often very supportive, sometimes being the ones to register parents. "More older people are realizing that life is supposed to be enjoyable--not lonely," says Ikeda. About 17% of the matchmaking clients in Japan are over 50 years old, according to Ai Senior, and seniors' market share has more than doubled over the past three years. "For older, single men, even doing laundry or cooking is difficult," says Ikeda. "They want to live with a woman. Likewise, it can be boring for women living alone. They want to provide for someone. " 46. According to the writer, the Ohatas are different from most senior Japanese couples in that______ [A] they remarried with the help of an agency[B] they decided to marry on the second date[C] the husband suffers from a health problem[D] the wife is concerned about losing weight 47. As is implied in the text, Nisaburo' s proposal on the second date might be considered______ [A] typical of single seniors [B] irresponsible to his family [C] a surprise to the woman [D] a decision made in haste 48. In Japan, the change in attitudes about remarriage results from an increase in [A] its population [B] single women______ [C] senior people [D] the divorced 49. According to Ai Senior, the matchmaking clients in Japan______ [A] admire the American lifestyle [B] are mostly under 50 years of age [C] share a vague term for "dating" [D] doubled over the past three years 50. According to Ikeda, more single seniors remarry in order to______ [A] live a longer life [B] solve financial problems [ C ] make their life enjoyable [ D ] support their children together Text 2 When you become a parent, much of your focus shifts from your own future to your kids' future. But one of the most effective ways to help your children learn to dream big is to ensure that your own dreams don' t get pushed aside by everyday demands. Our everyday experiences provide learning opportunities. When you tap into them, you create a lifelong learning habit that will always keep you growing. Even your most disappointing experiences can be turned into breakthroughs. Every dream begins in the imagination. Take a few minutes to sit down with a notebook and think about where you would like to be in 20 years. Write down details about all aspects of your ideal life. Feel free to imagine. Don' t worry about whether you know how to get there now—you have 20 years to figure that out. You can also start by picking a year in the future and making a collection of things you' d like in your life by then. Check in on it from time to time to see where you've made progress. We're often encouraged to work on our weaknesses, but working on your strengths is easier and creates better results. For help of identifying them, ask some friends, or colleagues to write down what they most appreciate about you. They' ll enjoy doing this, and you' 11 feel great when you read the responses. Once you know your strengths, you can put them to work to help you achieve your dreams. Confidence is the foundation for all your other abilities. "Progress, notperfection" is a great saying to keep your confidence high. Every night, write down five achievements that happened that day. Big or small, it doesn' t matter. If proper, add ideas for further progress and actions you can take to get started. Find ways to add what you love to do to your life now. This will give you more energy and keep you connected with your bigger dreams. Making a list of old hobbies is a great way to restore your old passions. Things you' re enthusiastic about come with their own store of energy. Connecting with them can give you a push when you most need it. 51. In order to help your children to dream big you must______ [ A] fulfill everyday tasks [ B ] build your own career [C] keep your own dreams [ D] make them look ahead 52. The writer suggests that, to begin your big dream, you should______ [A] stretch your imagination [ B ] have a best-laid plan for 20 years [ C ] recollect all your likes and dislikes [D] engage yourself in lifelong learning 53. According to the writer, to achieve our dreams, we should______ [ A] work on our strengths [ B ] develop our creativity [ C ] identify our weaknesses [ D ] seek advice from friends 54. To keep high confidence, it is important for one to______ [ A ] take appropriate actions [ B ] notice his daily progress [ C ] try his best in everything [ D ] form new ideas every day 55. The writer thinks that one can hold fast to his dream by______ [ A ] listing the details of his ideal life [B] improving some of his old hobbies[C ] adding new ideas to his old dreams [ D ] energizing himself with old passions答案 第一部分听力(略) 第二部分英语知识运用 参考译文 如今，美国家庭对于电视基本上存在着两种对立的态度。
2014英语三级阅读理解
三、单项选择（每题2分，共20分）1. The process of helping redundant employees to find other work or start new careers is. A.replacement B.outplacement C.release D.downsizing 2. focus the evaluator‟s attention on those behaviors that are key in making the difference between executing a job effectively or ineffectively.A. The group order rankingB. Written essayC. The individual rankingD. Critical incidents3. The plan should include plans for attracting good candidates by ensuring that the organization will become an …employer of choice‟.A. outplacementB. evaluationC. recruitmentD.training4. Organizational and corporate plans indicate the direction in which the organization is going.A. goalsB.resourceC.resultD.process5. aims to broaden experience by moving people from job to job or department to department.A.Job analysisB. Job rotationC.Job satisfactionD.Job involvement6. .HR planning isA. a technique that identifies the critical aspects of a jobB. the process of determining the human resources required by the organization to achieve its strategic goalsC. the process of setting major organizational objectives and developing comprehensive plans to achieve these objectivesD. the process of determining the primary direction of the firm7. Career development programs benefit organizations in all of the following ways exceptA.Giving managers more control over their subordinatesB.Giving managers increased skill in managing their own careersC.Providing greater retention of valued employeesD.Giving an increased understanding of the organization8. The area from which employers obtain certain types of workers is known as the.A. labor marketB. regionC. recruiting areaD. supply region9. A set of standards of acceptable conduct and moral judgment is known as. A. morales B. ethics C. rules D. legislation10. Hiring someone outside the company to perform tasks that could be done internally is known as. A. outplacement B. contracting C. outsourcing D. employee leasingAnswer: 1.B 2.D 3.C. 4.A 5.B. 6.B. 7.A8.A 9.B 10.C四、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）1. A …make‟policy means that organization prefers to promote people fromA. regional labor marketB. national labor marketC. internal labor marketD. international labor market2.According to the passge, management consultanciesA.are less mobile than people at a junior levelB.should be recruited from external labor marketC.should be promoted from within the organizationD.are not knowledge workers3. If a firm can predict people requirements fairly accurately, it may not. A.develop their own staffB.formulate training programsC.promote people from within the organizationD.rely more on recruiting from outside4. …Make or buy‟policy decision is a part of. A.human resource planningB.training and developmentC.performance appraisalD.job analysis5.The best title of this passage is. A.The organizational context of human resource planningB.Aims of human resource planningC.The labor market context for human resource planningD.Limitations of human resource planningAnswer: 1.C 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.C（二） 1.According to Wlaters, is (are) major training priorities.A. human resource and succession planningB. personnel statisticsC. exit interviewsD. organizational goals and corporate plans2. Human resource and succession planning provides information on. A. the direction in which the organization is goingB. future skill requirements and management training needsC. deficiencies in training arrangementsD. any gaps between expectations and results or negative trends3. The following sources of information which help to identify training priorities are mentioned by Wlaters except. A. marketing plansB. departmental layout changesC. data on productivity, quality and performanceD. consultation with senior managers4.According to the passage, the following statements are true except. A. Departmental layout changes provide information about future developments and related training needs.B. Exit interviews highlight HR issues which might be addressed by training.C. Data on productivity, quality and performance show where there are any gaps between expectations and results or negative trends.D. Marketing plans indicate where new skills are required to market new products or services.5.The main topic about this passage is illustrating. A. sources of information which provide information on management training needsB. sources of information of major training prioritiesC. sources of information which help to identify training prioritiesD. sources of information which provide information about future developments and related training needs. Answer: 1.D 2.B 3.A 4.B 5.C四、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）1.Multiperson comparisons is a(an)measuring device. A. absolute B. relative C. accurate D. false2.According to the passage, there are three most popular comparisons except. A. group order ranking B. individual ranking C. graphic rating scales D. paired comparisons3.From this passage, we can infer that. A. recommending students to graduate schools often uses individual ranking B. the paired comparison approach assumes that the difference between the first and second employee is same C. group order ranking ensures that each employee is compared against every other D. each method of multiperson comparisons can be used simultaneously4.The following statements about individual ranking are false except. A. it rank orders of employees from from the lowest performer up to the highestB. the result is a clean ordering of employeesC. it assumes that the difference between the first and second employee is differentD. this approach allows for some of the employees who may be closely grouped5.This article might be extracted from the paper about. A.performance appraisalB.recruitment and replacementC.training and developmentD.reward systemsAnswer: 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.A（二）1.Rewards are often cnsidered as afunction in human resource management. A.planning B.leading C.motivating D.controlling 2. Extrinsic rewards include the following except. A.job enrichment B.direct compensation C.indirect compensation D.nonfinancial rewards63.According to the passage, the following statements are false except. A. Nonfinancial rewards belong to intrinsic rewards. B. Overtime and holiday premium pay belongs to indirect compensation.C. Employees will expect their direct compensation to be comparable to the indirect compensation given to other employees with similar abilities and performance.D. Employees will expect their direct compensationgenerally to align with their assessment of their contribution to the organization.4.Perquisites which the organization provides employees belong to. A.intrinsic rewardsB.direct compensationC.indirect compensationD.nonfinancial rewards5. The author of this passage would most likely agree that. A.If indirect compensation is controllable by management ,then it can‟t be considered as a motivating reward.B.If indirect compensations are made uniformly available to all employees at a given job level, regardless of performance, they will lose their motivating function.C.Techniques like job enrichment or nonfinancial rewards to increase personal worth to the employee may make his or her work more intrinsically rewarding.D. Each type of rewards can be distributed on an individual or group, not organization wide basis. Answer: 1.C 2.A 3.D 4.C 5.B四、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）（一）1. A training or a learning specification is a product of . A. job structure B. job evaluation C. job design D. job analysis2. According to this passage, which of the following isn ‟t the characteristic or attribute that the individual should have in order to perform the task successfully?. A. knowledge B. mental ability C. competences D. attitudes3. According to this passage, the knowledge that the individual should have in order to perform the task successfully may include the following except. A. professional, technical or commercial knowledge B. knowledge about the commercial, economic, or market environment C. knowledge about the job description D. the problems that occur and how they should be dealt with4. From this passage, we can infer that. A. In order to perform tasks successfully, individualsneed know more than their professional knowledge.B. In order to perform tasks successfully, skills that the individual should have are built only by repeated training .C. In order to perform tasks successfully, the disposition to behave or to perform in a way needn‟t be in accordance with the requirements of the work.D. In order to perform tasks successfully, performance standards should be based on what the average individual has to be able to achieve.5. The best title of this passage is. A. job analysis B. training or learning specification C. job description D. performance standardsAnswer: 1.D 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.B（二）1. The word -“attrition”in the first paragraph means . A. retention rates B. supply from within the organization C. supply from outside the organization D. labor wastage and retirements2. According to the passage, forcasting the future supply of people should be based on the following except . A. forecast losses to existing resources through attrition B. forecast changes to existing resourcesthrough external movements C. the effect of changing conditions of work D. sources of supply from external labor markets3. The author of this passage might disagree that. A. The demand and supply forecasts can be analyzed to determine whether there are any deficits or surplus. B. The demand and supply forecasts can provide the basis for recruitment, retention.C. The demand and supply forecasts can‟t provide the basis for downsizing.D. A spreadsheet can be used for demand and supply forecasting.4. In a company, if people currently employed are 300, annual wastage rate is 20%, and number required at end-year is 350, then the company should recruit. A.100 B.110 C.120 D.1305. This passage may be extracted from the paper about . A. human resource planning B. training and development C. recruitment and replacement D. international human resource managementAnswer: 1.D 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.A四、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）（一） 1. According Rothwell (1995), the gap between human resource planning theory and practice arised from the following except. A. the impact of change and the difficulty of predicting the future B. the dramatic change of policy priorities and strategies within organizations C. the distrust displayed by many managers of theory or planning D. the redundance of evidence that human resource planning works2.According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?. A. The definition of human resource planning is not well established. B. Rothwell (1995) suggests there has been no example of success about human resource planning. C. Human resource planning does not seem to be commonly practiced as a key HR activity. D. The gap between human resource planning theory and practice is very small.3. Reilly (1999) has suggested a number of reasons why organizations choose to engage in some forms ofhuman resource planning, but which of the following is not included?. A. planning has a theoritical effect by optimizing the use of resourcesB. planning can be used to identify potential problems and minimize the chances of making a bad decisionC. planning involves understanding the present in order to confront the futureD. planning for organizational reasons4. About the human resource planning process benefits, the author of this passage might disagree that. A. It can challenge assumptions. B. It can minimize the chances of making a bad decision. C. It can liberate thinking. D. It can ensuring that long-term thinking is not driven out by short-term focus.5. From this passage, we can infer that. A. We should forecast future human resource requirements as a basis for planning and action. B. There is no evidence that human resource planning works. C. There is no use for human resource planning. D. There is no organizational reasons for human resource planning.Answer: 1.D 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.A（二）1. According to the passage,which of the following is not the criteria that management chooses to evaluate employees‟performance?. A. individual task outcomesB. individual behaviorsC. individual skillsD. individual traits2. Criteria of task outcomes which can be used for a plant manager include the following except. A. quantity producedB. dollar increase in salesC. scrap generatedD. cost per unit of production3. Behaviors of salesperson that could be used for performance evaluation purpose might include. A. promptness in submitting his or her monthly reports B. the leadership style that the manager exhibits C. number of new accounts established D. average number of contact calls made per day4. Traits that could be used for performance evaluationpurpose might include the following except. A. having “a good apperance”B. showing “confidence”C. being “intelligent”or “friendly”D. possessing “a wealth of experience”5. The author of this passage might most likely agree that. A. The criteria or criterion that management evaluate employees‟performance will have a minor influence on what employees do. B. If means count, rather than ends, then management should evaluate an employee s task outcomes. C. The contribution of individuals whose work assignments are intrinsically part of a group effort can be easy to identify clearly. D. Individual traits is the weakest set of criteria that can be used for performance evaluation.Answer: 1.C 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.D四、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）（一）1. In the broader meaning of the term, human resource planning plays a(an)in the HR function.A. strategic roleB. tactical roleC. objective roleD. no role2. Which of the following measures isn‟t the one by which HR can make a major contribution to developing the resource capability of the firm and its strategic capability?.A. by systematically examining the firm‟s strategic objectivesB. by ensuring that plans will ensure the available human resources to meet the firm‟s strategic objectivesC. by focusing on the acquisition and development of the people required by the organizationD. by focusing on firing and outplacing the redunant employees3. To make a major contribution to developing the resource capability of the firm and its strategic capability,staff of HR need to do the following except. A. ensure that they learn the strategic plans of the businessB. point out to management the advantages and disadvantages of the human resources of the organizationC. be aware of the scope to deal with existing requirements by introducing various forms of flexibilityD. be capable of preparing relevant and practical resourcing plans and strategies for retaining people4. From the passage, we can‟t infer that. A. Human resource planning is one of the HR function.B. HR can make a major contribution to developing the resource capability of the firm and therefore its strategic capability without HR planning.C. It is the task of all staff of HR to develop the resource capability of the firm and therefore its strategic capability.D. To develop the resource capability of the firm and therefore its strategic capability, HR must be focus on the acquisition and development of the human capital required by the organization.5. The main topic of this passage is. A. the contribution of HR to human resource planningB. the contribution of human resource planning to HRC. the contribution of HRD. the contribution of human resource planning Answer: 1.A 2.D 3.C 4.B 5.A（二）1. What is the main aim of job rotation?. A. acquire basic knowledgeB. broaden experienceC. acquire basic skillsD. move people from job to job2. If employers want to broaden employees‟experience through job rotation, they must. A. plan and controll job rotationB. move people from department to departmentC. move people from job to jobD. plan and controll the recruitment of employees3. If we want to make success in using job rotation, we should do the following things except. A. design a program that sets down what the trainee is expected to learn in each department or jobB. ensure a suitable person available to see that the trainee is given the right experience or opportunity to learnC. make arrangements to check progressD. provide the trainee with no question to answer4. From this passage, we can‟t conclude that. A. Job rotation has never incurred any criticism.B. The aim of using the term "planned sequence of experience'' is to emphasize that the experience should be programmed to satisfy a training specification.C. If it is by experience that adults learn, then that experience should be planned.D. A good way of stimulating trainees to find out for themselves is to provide them with a list of questions to answer.5. This passage might be extracted from the paper about . A. HR planning techniquesB. selecting techniquesC. training techniquesD. motivating techniquesAnswer: 1.B 2.A 3.D 4.A 5.C四、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）（一）1. The aim of the labor turnover index is to. A. measure labor turnover B. analyze the reasons of labor turnover C. measure costs of labor turnover D. analyze the significance of labor turnover2. If a company has 500 people and its labor turnover rate is 20 percent in a specified period, the labor turnover index of the company is. A. 0.2 B. 2 C. 20 D. 2003. If a company want to increase its workforce from 400 to 500 but the labor turnover rate is 10 percent ( a loss of 40 people), then if this trend continues, the company has to recruitemployees during the following year. A. 100 B. 140 C. 150 D. 2004. Which of the following isn‟t the reason that the labor turnover index can be misleading?. A. The figure may be inflated by the high turnover. B. The labor turnover rate of every occupation may be different.C. The average number of employees upon which the percentage is based is unrepresentative of recent trends.D. The labor turnover index is too simple.5. According to the passage, the author might most likely disagree that. A. The labor turnover index is an traditional method for measuring labor turnover. B. The labor turnover index is commonly used because the calculation is accurate. C. The labor turnover index can be comparied with the one of other organizations. D. The labor turnover index can be criticized.Answer: 1.A 2.C 3.C 4.D 5.B（二）1. The basic types of employment agencies include the following except. A. employment agencies operated by federal, state, or local governments B. employment agencies associated with nonprofit organizations C. employment agencies privately owned D. employment agencies owned by the U.S. Department of Labor2. Which of the following statements about public agencies is false?. A. They exist in every state.B. They are coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor.C. They are a major source of blue-collar and managerial personnel.D. They are connected by a nationwide computerized job bank.3. About applicants for unemployment insurance, the author might most likely agree that. A. They must register with all employment agencies.B. They must make themselves available for job interviews to collect their unemployment payments.C. None of these people are not interested in getting back to work.D. Employers can‟t end up with applicants who have little or no real desire to obtain immediate employment.4. According to the passage, which of the following on private employment agencies can‟t be concluded?. A. They are important sources of knowledge workers.B. Fees that they charge for each applicant they place are usually in line with state law.C. Market conditions determine who pay the fees.D. No private agencieswill offer temporary help service and provide secretarial, clerical, or semiskilled labor on a short term basis.5. This passage might be extracted from the paper about. A. recruitment B. selection C. training D. performance evaluationAnswer: 1.D 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.A四、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）（一）1. College recruiting is an important source of the following people except. A. management trainees B. management trainers C. professional employees D. technical employees 2. Which of the following isn‟t the weakness of college recruiting?. A. It is relatively expensive. B. It is relatively time-consuming. C. It is sometimes ineffective. D. Its main function is screening. 3. According to the passage, goals of a campus recruiter include the following except . A. screening B. determining whether a candidate isworthy of further consideration C. printing company brochures D. attracting candidates to your firm 4. According to the passage, the author might most likely agree that. A. College recruiting can find and screen many good candidates. B. There is no problem with college recruiting. C. It is unnecessary to train recruiters before college recruiting. D. It isn‟t the goal of a campus recruiter to sell the employer to the interviewee. 5. This passage mainly discussed. A. the problems and goals of college recruiting B. the problems of college recruiting C. the goals of college recruiting D. the methods of college recruiting Answer: 1.B 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.A（二）1. The basis philosophy of the managerial grid training is that. A. the task of the individual manager is to achieve people through production B. the task of the individual manager is to achieve production through people C. the task of the individuals is to achieve production through other people D. the task of the individual manager is toachieve production through himself(herself)2. Whih of the following statements on the managerial grid is false?. A. It is a two-dimensional grid. B. One axis of it is labeled concern for production and the other concern for people. C. Each axis is a scale with nine points. D. The location of a manager on the grid can be specified by two or more coordinates. 3. From the passage, we can draw conclusions on managerial styles as described in Blake's grid except. A. 1,1 indicates where a person is low in both task efficiency and human satisfaction. B. 1,9 indicates where a person is is high in task efficiency but low in human satisfaction. C. 5,5 where a person is middle in both task efficiency and human satisfaction. D. 9,1 indicates where a person is is high in task efficiency but low in human satisfaction. 4. About a grid seminar, the author would disagree that. A. A grid seminar is used to teach each participant to see his or her managerial style. B. Trainees are first familiarized with grid language and theory. C. Trainees can‟t perceive their own style of behavior. D. The aimis to move trainees toward the 9,9 region of the grid. 5. This passage may be extracted from the paper which studied. A. training B. performance appraisal C. compensation D. HR planningAnswer: 1.B 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.A四、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）（一）1. Which of the following statements about an impasse in collective bargaining is false?. A. An impasse occurs when the parties are not able to reach an agreement. B. An impasse usually occurs when one party is demanding more than the other will offer. C. An impasse can be resolved through a mediator or arbitrator. D. If the impasse is not resolved, the union can‟t bring pressure to bear on management. 2. The types of third-party interventions which can be used to overcome an impasse include the following except. A. arbitration B. fact-finding C. strike D. mediation 3. From this passage, we can‟t draw a conclusion on themediator that. A. The mediator tries to assist the principals in reaching agreement. B. The mediator usually holds meetings with each party to determine where each stands regarding its position. C. The mediator is always a go-between. D. The mediator has the authority to fix a position or make a concession. 4. According to the passage, we can infer that. A. The president of the United States has the right to determine that a national emergency dispute would be a national emergency for a strike to occur. B. The arbitrator has no right to determine and dictate the settlement terms. C. Mediation and fact-finding can also ensure a solution to an impasse. D. In the United States, compulsory binding arbitration is the most popular. 5. The best title for the passage might be. A. third-party interventions B. impasse C. impasse and third-party interventions D. arbitration and mediation Answer: 1.D 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.C（二）1. Which of the following isn‟t contingent workers?. A. temporary workers B. part-time workers C.permanent employees D. just-in-time employees 2. About the number or percentage of contingent workers in the U.S. in 1993, which of the following is false?. A. 21 million B. 17% of the U.S. labor force C. Slicing the numbers another way, there were 1.7 millionD. 20% of employees who worked for all the new jobs3. Contingent workers are now growing popular because of the following factors except. A. Employers desire for ever-higher productivity. B. Employers want to fill in for the days or weeks that permanent employees are on vacation. C. Employers can save the time and expense of personally recruiting and training new workers. D. Employers can save the expenses involved in filing payroll taxes and maintaining absence records. 4. According to the passage, there are several job areas for contingent workers except. A. permanent jobs B. maintenance C. engineering D. management support occupations 5. This passage might be extracted from the paper about. A. selection B. recruitment C. outplacement D. replacementAnswer: 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.A 5.B四、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）（一）1. The purposes of pre-employment education in Japan don‟t include. A. familiarizing the student with the company B. monitor the person‟s activities C. make the student comfortable with the company D. provide the new hirers with any knowledge and skills 2. The appraisal and compensation system in Japan is based on. A. rewarding people for doing a good job over an extended period of time B. rewarding people for doing a good job over a year C. rewarding people for doing any job over a long time D. rewarding people for doing any job over a year 3. In Japan the initial appraisal is typically given at the end of ayear period. A. 5-10 B. 7-10 C.10-12 D.10-15 4. About compensation in Japan, the author would disagree that. A. Compensation in Japan are based heavily on merit today. B. Merit factors include attitude, ability, andcooperativeness.29 C. The main feature that distinguishes the Japanese system form many others is the semiannual bonus or wage allowance. D. The semiannual bonus equals to 5-6 months‟salary. 5. From this passage, we can‟t conclude that. A. In Japan, working for a long time in a company is beneficial to employees. B. The orientation of appraisal and compensation system in Japan is different from the one in the United States. C. In the United States, employees who commonly receive an annual appraisal can‟t know whether or not they are doing a good job. D. Employees in Japan may get housing allowances, daily living support for transportation, meals, uniforms, health care, and cultural and recreational benefits.Answer: 1.D 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.C（二）1. A recruiting yield pyramid might include the following except. A. Offers made B. Candidates rewarded C. Candidates interviewed D. Leads generated 2. According to the recruiting yield pyramid, if the ratio of new leads。
公共英语三级阅读理解专项强化真题试卷1(题后含答案及解析)
公共英语三级阅读理解专项强化真题试卷1(题后含答案及解析) 题型有：1.For most people, shopping is still a matter of wandering down the street for loading a cart in a shopping mall. Soon, that will change. Electronic commerce is growing fast and will soon bring people more choice. There will, however, be a cost: protecting the consumer from cheating will be harder. Many governments therefore want to extend strict regulations to the electronic world. But politicians would be wiser to see cyberspace as a basis for a new era of corporate self-regulation. Consumers in rich countries have grown used to the idea that the government takes responsibility for everything from the stability of the banks to the safety of the drugs or their rights to refund when goods are faulty. But governments cannot enforce national laws on businesses whose only presence is on the screen. Even in a country where a clear right to compensation exists, the on-line customer in Tokyo, say, can hardly go to New York to extract a refund for a clothes purchase. One answer is for governments to cooperate more: to recognize each other’s rules. But that requires years of work and volumes of detailed rules. And plenty of countries have rules too fanciful for sober states to accept. There is, however, another choice. Let the electronic businesses do the regulation themselves. They do, after all, have a self-interest in doing so. In electronic commerce, a reputation for honest dealing will be a valuable competitive asset. Governments, too, may compete to be trusted. For instance, customers ordering medicines on-line may prefer to buy from the United States because they trust the strict screening of the Food and Drug Administration: or they may decide that the FDA’ s rules are too strict, and buy from Switzerland instead. Consumers will still need to use their judgment. But precisely because the technology is new, electronic shoppers are likely for a while to be a lot more cautious than consumers of the normal sort—and the new technology will also make it easier for them to complain when a company lets them down. In this way, at least, the arrival of cyberspace may argue for fewer consumer protection laws, not more.1．According to the author, what will be the best policy for electronic commerce?A．Self-regulation by the business.B．Strict consumer protection laws.C．Close international cooperation.D．Government protection.正确答案：A解析：文章第三段提出了两个可能的办法，但第二种方法即电子商务界自行规定是更好的办法，最后一句强调这种办法也符合电子商务的自身利益，进一步说明这种方法更好，故选A。
2014年5月北京地区成人英语三级考试真题及详解【圣才出品】
2014年5月北京地区成人英语三级考试真题及详解Part ⅠReading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are fourchoices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice andblacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage.Humans may not have landed on Mars(火星) just yet, but that isn’t stopping a European company from devising a plan to send four people to the Red Planet within the next few years. (76) This project, called Mars One, aims to send a small group of people to Mars in 2022 and eventually establish a permanent colony on the planet.“Everything we need to go to Mars exists,” said Mars One co-founder Bas Lansdorp in March 2014. “We have the rockets to se nd people to Mars, the equipment to land on Mars, the robots to prepare the settlement for humans. For a one-way mission, all the technology exists.” Yet the four astronauts(宇航员) chosen for the trip will be stuck on Mars—forever. And despite Mars One’s tho rough planning, there are a number of challenges that may prevent the mission from evertaking place. (77) This biggest road block could be the mission’s huge cost ($6billion). However, Landsdorp is confident that Mars One will be able to fund the project by selling the broadcast rights for the mission and subsequent experiences living on the planet.Those broadcast rights will also play a part in helping to select the people who will be sent to Mars. Lansdorp said the company will hold a selection process similar to a reality show. Lansdorp is expecting at least 1 million applications from people around the world. In addition to the cost, several other potential problems could inhibit(阻止) the mission to Mars.“It’s even more challenging to send people there with life support, with food, with air, with all the other things like books, entertainment, means of communication and means of providing for their own resources for a long stay on Mars,”said Adam Baker, senior lecturer in space engineering at Kingston University in London. “The sheer size of the rockets you’d need to do this would be absolutely colossal.”1. According to Project Mars One, humans could send four people to Mars within the next _____ years.A. sevenB. eightC. tenD. six2. According to Bas Lansdorp, which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. For a one-way trip to Mars, all the technology exists.B. He could not come up with the fund for Mars One.C. We humans have the rockets to send people to Mars.D. We humans have the equipment to land on Mars.3. According to the passage, all the following statements are TRUE EXCEPT that _____.A. a completion process will be held to select the four astronautsB. the cost of Mars One could go as much as $6 billionC. if it goes as planned, we could expect to watch Mars One on TVD. the four astronauts could return to Earth after a few years’ stay on Mars4. The word “colossal” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.A. very largeB. very smallC. mediumD. average5. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Ready for a Round Trip to MarsB. Ready for a Short Visit to MarsC. Ready for a One-way Trip to MarsD. Ready for a Walk on Mars【答案与解析】1. B 细节理解题。
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公共英语三级阅读理解专项试题(一)
一、Reading Comprehension（共60小题,共120.0分）Read the following three texts．Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D．
第1题
I. Q. stands for "Intelligence Quotient" which is measure of a person's intelligence found by means of an intelligence test. Before marks gained in such a test can be useful as information about a person, they must be compared with some standard, or norm. It is not enough simply to know that a boy of thirteen has scored, say, ninety marks m a particular test. To know whether he is clever, average, or dull, his marks must be compared with the average achieved by boys of thirteen in that test.
In 1906 the psychologist, Alfred Binet, devised the standard in relation to which intelligence has since been assessed. Binet was asked to find a method of selecting all children in the schools of Paris who should be taken out of ordinary classes and put in special classes for defectives. The problem brought home to him the need for a standard of intelligence, and he hit upon the very simple concept of" mental age".
First, he invented a variety of tests and put large numbers of children of different ages through them. He then found at what age each test was passed by the average child. Binet arranged the various tests in order of difficulty, and used them as a scale by which he could measure every individual. If, for example, a boy aged twelve could only do tests that were passed by the average boy of nine, Binet held that he was three years below average, and that he had a mental age of nine.
The concept of mental age provided Binet, and through him, other psychologists with the required standard. It enabled him to state scores in intelligence tests m terms of norm. At first, it was usual to express the result of a test by the difference between the" mental" and the" chronological" age. Then the boy in the example given would be" three years retarded". Soon, however, the" mental ratio" was introduced; that is to say, the ratio of the mental age to the chronological age. Thus a boy of twelve with mental age of nine has a mental ratio of 0.75.
The mental age was replaced by the intelligence quotient or" I. Q". Clearly, since the mental age of the average child is equal to the chronological age, the average I. Q. is 100.
To judge a child's standard, his marks in a test must be compared with marks gained by ______.
A others of the same age
B older children
C younger children
D adults
【正确答案】：A
【本题分数】：2.0分
【答案解析】
题干中To judge a child's child standard是原文To know whether he is clever，average，or dull的同义转述，因此定位到第一段的最后一句话，可知要判断一个孩子智商的高低，必须把他的成绩与同年龄组的其他孩子的成绩比较，因此选[A]。
[B]、[C]、[D]与文意不符，故排除。
第2题
The expression" a variety of tests" (Line 1, Para. 3) means ______.
A a large number of different tests
B a large number of easy tests
C a large number of similar tests
D a large number of difficult tests
【正确答案】：A
【本题分数】：2.0分
【答案解析】
由题干定位到第三段。
第一句话提到Alfred Binet让不同年龄的孩子参加测试，第三句话接着又说Binet arranged the various tests in order of difficulty．．，即把这些测试按难易程度排列起来。
由此可推断出a varicty of和various是同义词，a variety of tests意思是“许多不同种类的测试”，因此选[A]。
第3题
Binet used large numbers of children in his tests because he wanted to find out ______.
A who were the brightest
B who had defects。