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大学英语三级考试必读听力技巧精讲及模拟练习Model Test 1Short ConversationsDirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. A. 10:00 B. 11:00 C. 12:00 D. 11:302. A. They like each other very much.B. They had a misunderstanding many years ago.C. They’ve never learned how to express their feelings.D. They’ve been angry with each other for a long time.3. A. At a book store. B. At a treavel agency.C. In the library.D. In the hospital.4. A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister.C. Neighbors.D. Client and lawyer.5. A. He has found a lot of differences between the two countries.B. There aren’t many differences between the two countries.C. He doesn’t want to answer the woman’s question.D. He finds it difficult to think about this.6. A. 4. B. 6. C. 8. D. 10.7. A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student.C. Manager and secretary.D. Boyfriend and girlfriend.8.. A. Belinda is very tired.B. She’ll send Belinda away.C. Belinda will be late.D. Belinda doesn’t know the way.9. A. He is not going to graduate.B. He’ll visit his teacher that day.C. He won’t be able to come.D. He has a week to do the work.10. A. The woman can get her money back.B. The woman can’t get her money back.C. The woman can get another product of the same value.D. The woman can exchange her product for another.PassagesDirections: In t his section, you will hear three short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. The passage will be read twice. Listen carefully and choose the best answerto each of the following questions you hear.Passage 1.11. A. Managers both give and take orders.B. Magagers are free to do what they want.C. Managers are the ones who gives all the orders.D. Managers decide on the goals of the company.12. A. Kick the ball.B. Cause the problem.C. Get results.D. Make a profit.13. A. To get a high pay.B. To make the decision.C. To follow the orders.D. To become coordinator.Passage 2.14. A. She robbed the shop by using a knife.B. She threatened the shop assistant.C. She was armed with a shot gun.D. She was a little woman.15. A. They found some witnessesB. They asked the witness some questions.C. They appealed for the robber.D. They took the assistant around pubs to try to find the robber.16. A. $113.B. $130.C. $230.D. $213.Passage 317. A. They have no effect on people’s intelligence.B. They have some effect on clever people’s intelligence.C. They have definite effect on people’s intelligence.D. They have no effect on some people’s intelligence.18. A. fall and winter.B. Spring and summer.C. Spring and fall.D. Winter and summer.19. A. Because all nature, including man, is growing then.B. Because it is neither too warm nor too cold.C. Because it is the first season in a year.D. Because it lasts longer than the other seasons.20. A. Weather and Intelligence.B. A New Finding.C. Mental Activities.D. The Best Season.Tapescript:Short conversations:Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. M: Sorry, I'm late. Have you been waiting long?W: Of course, I have. We arranged to meet at 10:00 and it's almost one hour later.Q: What's the time now?2. W: I don't think Mark particularly likes his sister.M: There have been hard feelings between them for years.Q: What does the man say about Mark and his sister?3. M: How long can I keep these out?W: One month. Then you'll be fined for each day. They're overdue.Q: Where does this conversation probably take place?4. W: What's your opinion, Mr. Smith? Do you think it is wise to take the case to court?M: Well, it would be better to settle this out of court.Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?5. W: Have you noticed a lot of differences between your country and ours?M: Well, that's a difficult question but I can think of a few.Q: What does the man mean?6. M: This cake was cut into four squares.W: Let's cut them in half, so that each person can have one.Q: How many people will have the cake?7. W: I certainly enjoyed meeting your parents. I hope they liked me.M: Don't worry. My parents would approve of any girl I like.Q: What is the probable relationship between the man and the woman?8. M: Do you think Belinda will get there on time?W: No way!Q: What does the woman mean?9. M: Gene insists on his coming to my graduation.W: But he has to work that day, doesn't he?Q: What does the woman imply about Gene?10. W: This product is useless. It doesn't work and I would like to get my money back.M: Sorry, madam. There's no refund for this product.Q: What does the man mean?Directions: In this section, you will hear three short passages. At the end of each passage, you willhear some questions. The passage will be read twice. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each of the following questions you hear.Passage 1What does it mean to be a manager? The first thought that comes to mind might be that a manager gives orders and tells other people what to do. But that isn't the whole story. In fact, managers have to take orders as much as anyone else. Every business has goals and objectives. The manager is told to reach these goals and objectives. Sometimes they are given freedom to achieve the goals; other times they are told how to achieve them. A manager has to look ahead and see if there are any problems that might come along. A manager also has to control. Control in management means to make sure that the business is reaching the goal. Managers are expected to get results of one sort or another, in one way or another, but they get results through people. The manager of a football team never kicks the ball, but he is expected to get the best out of the players. He also has to make sure that the team works well together. This happens in every kind of business and is called coordination.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. Which of the following is true according to the passage?12. What are managers expected to do?13. What is important for workers in every business?Passage 2A little woman armed with a knife robbed a shop after threatening the assistant. The woman walked into the shop at 23:40 and pulled out the bread knife from her coat. She forced the young girl assistant to open the money-drawer before robbing the entire day's income. The robbery happened on Sunday night, and police are appealing for witness. The shop owner, Mr. Green said: “It is unbelievable. It has never happened before in the 27 years I have been in business.” Police took the assistant around pubs in the town after the robbery to try to find the robber, but without result. Mr. Green said the day's income was taken away. It might have been $230.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. Which of the following statements is wrong about the robber?15. What did the police do after the robbery?16. How much money was robbed?Passage 3If you are like most people, your intelligence varies from season to season. A noted scientist, Ellsworth Huntington, concluded that climate and temperature have a definite effect on our mental abilities. He found that cool weather is much more favorable for creative thinking. This doesn't mean that all people are less intelligent in summer. It does mean, however, that the mental abilities of large numbers of people tend to be the lowest in summer. Spring appears to be the best period of the year for thinking. One reason may be that in spring man's mental abilities are affected by the same factors that bring about great changes in all nature. Fall is the next-best season, then winter. As for summer, it seems to be a good time to take a long vacation from thinking! Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. What did Ellsworth Huntington say about “climate and temperature”?18. What are the best seasons for thinking?19. Why is spring the best season for thinking?20. What's the best title for the passage?。
2023年大学英语三级英语A级模拟试卷14
大学英语三级英语A级模拟试卷14一、Listening Comprehension1、Section ADirections: 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. The dialogues and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D.听力原文：W：Where is the salad I made this morning?M：We ate it．morn．Can you make more for us?Q：What can we learn from the conversation?(1)A.They like the salad very much．B.They are fed up of the salad．C.They have nothing else to eat．D.They love their mother very much．2、听力原文：W: I hear you like apple best.M: Next to banana.Q: What does the man like best?(2)A.Apple．B.Banana．C.Orange．D.Grape．3、听力原文：W: Mike. do you want a cola?M: Cola? I think it tastes like medicine.Q: What did the man mean?(3)A.He doesn't like cola．B.He doesn't like to eat medicine．C.He would like a cup of cola．D.He would like a cup of coffee．4、听力原文：W: Do you watch sports programs on weekend? M: No. I enjoy meeting friends at weekends.Q: How often does the man watch sports programs on weekend?(4)A.Once a week．B.Never．C.Once a month．D.Once a year．5、听力原文：W: I'm fond of playing football and tennis.M: As for me. swimming is my favorite sport.Q: Which sport does the man like?(5)A.Football．B.Tennis．C.Swimming．D.Basketball．6、Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should choose the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D.听力原文：M: Is this blue too bright for me?W: Mmm-hmm. It is a very bright blue. Try this. It's size ten. M: But 1 wear size eleven.W: How about black? It's size eleven.M: Let me try it on. I'm taking too much of your time.W: It's seven o'clock. Where's my friend Jack? I was expecting him here at six forty-five.M: Don't worry. The traffic is very heavy at this hour.W: I know. But we're going to be late for tonight's party. M: I'll take this black sweater. I like the color on me. How do you think?W: I think it looks terrific on you.What is the man's final choice for the sweater?What is the woman going to do that night?(6)A.A blue sweater in size ten.B.A blue sweater in size eleven.C.A black sweater in size ten.D.A black sweater in size eleven.7、(7)A.She is going to meet her friend.B.She is going to expecting her friend.C.She is going to take part in a party with her friend.D.She is going to take part in a party with the man.8、听力原文：W: Tussion Hotel. Can I help you?M: Yes. I'd like to book a room for three nights.W: When will be arriving? M: We'll arrive the day after tomorrow. That is November 10th.W: Yes. sir. Single or double?M: One double room.W: All right. One double room until 13th.M: HOW much will that be?W: 200 yuan a night. including breakfast.M: That will be fine.W: May I have your name. please?M: Lining. Mr. Li.W: Thank you. Mr. Li. Goodbye.M: Bye.Questions:8.What is the date today according to the conversation?9.What is the rate of the room he'd like to book?10.What kind of room does the man want to book?(8)A.Nov. 7th.B.Nov. 8th.C.Nov. 10th.D.Nov. 13th.9、(9)A.100 yuan a night.B.150 yuan a night.C.200 yuan a night.D.250 yuan a night.10、(10)A.One single room.B.Two single rooms.C.One double room.D.Two double rooms.11、Section CDirections: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. The passage will be spoken twice. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase.听力原文：For thousands of years, man has enjoyed the taste of apples. Apples, which are about 85 percent of water, grow almost everywhere in the world but the hottest and coldest areas. Among the leading countries in apple production are China, France and the United States.Apples are different in color, size, and taste. The color of the skin maybe red, green, or yellow. Apple trees may grow as tall as twelve meters. They do best in areas that have very cold winters. Although no fruit is yielded during the winter, the cold period is good for the tree.Which two countries are the leading ones in apple productionbesides the United States? They are ______ .12、 In which three aspects are apples different from each other? Apples are different in color, ______ .13、 What are the colors of apples? The color of the apple may be red, ______ .14、 How tall can apple trees grow? Apple trees may grow as tall as ______ .15、 Why do apple trees grow best in areas that have cold winters? Because the ______ is good for the tree.二、语法ⅠVocabulary and Structure1、Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D.—Clare, can you smell something ______ ? —Oh, My God! It must be the rice.A.burnsB.to burnC.burningD.to be burning2、 ______ , here's coming a heavy-truck.A.Look upB.Look outC.Look onD.Look round3、 ______ a larger sense, our outlook is determined by the culture in which we live.A.ToB.InC.FromD.For4、 This meat tasted ______ somewhat like beef.A.ofB.atC.onD./5、 Kate wondered what the result was, but I refused to tell her until she ______ the novel.A.finishesB.have finishedC.had finishedD.finished6、 We have just dined on the flesh of ______ killed fish.A.freshB.freshlyC.fleshedD.fleshing7、 Mr. Li had an American style. and he ______ like an American.A.thoughtB.thinksC.thinkingD.has thought8、 As a Chinese, he felt uncomfortable and ______ in England.A.out of the placeB.out of the positionC.out of placeD.out of position9、 Not until several months later ______ I realize how foolish I had been then.A.haveB.hadC.didD.do10、 I greatly appreciate ______ the opportunity to studyabroad two years ago.A.givingB.have been givenC.giveD.having been given三、阅读理解一Reading ComprehensionWhat makes one person more intelligent than another? What makes one person a genius,like the brilliant Albert Einstein, and another person a fool? Are people born intelligent or stupid, or is intelligence the result of where and how you live? These are very old questions and the answers to them are still not clear.We know, however, that just being born with a good mind is not enough. In some ways,the mind is like a leg or an arm muscle(肌肉). It needs exercise. Mental(done with the mind)exercise is particularly important for young children. Many child psychologists (心理学家)think that parents should play with their children more often and give them problems to think about. The children are then more likely to grow up bright and intelligent. If, on the other hand, children are left alone a great deal with nothing to do, they are more likely to become dull and unintelligent.Parents should also be careful with what they say to young children. According to some psychologists, if parents are always telling a child that he or she is a fool or an idiot, then the child is more likely to keep doing silly and foolish things. So it is probably better for parents to say very positive(helpful)things to their children, such as 查看答案【二、语法Ⅰ】1~5CBBDC6~10BACC【三、阅读理解一】1~5CCDA【四、阅读理解二】1~5CDBA【五、英译汉】52022年这一年内国际油价就经受了过去五年内的最高潮和最低潮。
国家开放大学学位英语考试复习-理工英语3阅读练习(含答案)211011更新.docx
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Passage 1Ieoh Ming Pei is definitely one of the biggest names in architecture. Born in China in 1917, Pei was the son of a prominent banker. He grew up mostly in Hong Kong and Shanghai. At the age of 17, Pei left for the United Slates to study architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and then Harvard University.Pci attracted great attention in the U.S. for the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, but it was the Louvre Pyramid that brought him worldwide fame. In 1981, the newly elected President of France came up with an ambitious plan for a variety of construction projects, including the renovation of the Louvre Museum. Pei was invited to join the renovating team. Pei finally agreed to take on the project after three secretive trips to Paris.Pei designed not only a glass and steel pyramid to serve as the entrance to the Louvre, but also a transformation of the interiors. The public reacted harshly to the design, mostly because of the proposed pyramid. In an attempt to soothe public anger, Pei took a suggestion from then-mayor of Paris and placed a full-sized model of the pyramid in the courtyard of the Louvre. During the four days of its exhibition, an estimated 60,000 people visited the site. Critics eased their opposition after witnessing the proposed scale of the pyramid.The new entrance was opened to the public in March, 1989. By that time, public opinion had softened on the Pyramid; a poll found a 56 percent approval rating for the pyramid. tl Thc much-fcarcd pyramid has become adorable,” wrote a French writer. The experience was exhausting fbr Pci, but also rewarding. t4Aftcr the Louvre," Pci said later, "I thought no project would be too difficult." Now the Louvre Pyramid isPei's most famous structure.The squares aren't just ornamental. They are designed to collect the energy created by pedestrians. It is estimated that 40 million pedestrians will use that walkway in a year. It will generate several hundred kilowatt-hours of electricity from the footsteps. That's enough to power half the mail's outdoor lighting.The tiles were developed and produced in 2009 by a 26-year-old Londoner. The l7.7-by-23.6-inch tiles arc designed to be used wherever pedestrians gather on masse: transportation hubs such as train, subway, and bus stations, airports, schools, malls. The power is generated from millions of footfalls. It can be used to power a range of lightings, signs, digital ads, etc.Nearly 30 such projects have been installed in Europe. For two years now, four of its tiles have lined a hallway at a school near London. They collect energy from footfalls of its 1,100 students to keep the coiridor lit. Music festival attendees'footfalls have also been controlled to charge cell phones and power lights.1.The bright green rubber tiles at the largest urban mall in London are NOT used forornamentationA.decorationcollecting energyB.warning The word pedestrians in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to.A.walkers touristsB.travelersrunners2.Which place is unsuitable for the use of the tiles?A.bus stationschoolB.mall home3.From the passage, we can see that the tiles.A.have been widely installed in Londonhave been widely used for decorationB.have been used in Music festival have been used in Olympic stadium4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Pedestrian Power on Tiles Urban Mall in LondonB.The Invention of TilesThe Production of Tiles1.Ieoh Ming Pei is a famous?A.architecturebankerB.architect artist2.Ieoh Ming Pci got great attention in the U.S. for?A.Louvre Museum John F. Kennedy LibraryB.the PyramidMuseum of Islamic Arts3.Which of the following statements isn't mentioned according to the passage?A.Pei designed a glass and steel pyramid to serve as the entrance to the Louvre.B.Pei designed the transformation of the interiors.C.Pci designed a full-sized model of the pyramid.D.Pei designed the Louvre Museum.4.Which of the following statements is NOT correct?A.The Louvre Pyramid has brought Ieoh Ming Pei worldwide fame.B.The President of France invited Pei to join the renovating team.C.Pei agreed to take on the project directly.C. The public reacted harshly to the design of the entrance to the Louvre at thebeginning.5.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A.Louvre Museum I. M. Pei and the Louvre PyramidB.The Life of Ieoh Ming PeiThe Experience of Ieoh Ming PeiPassage 2Amphibious Architecture: Flood-Proof Home DesignsInstead of trying to beat back the rising flood, innovative amphibious buildings can adapt to the rising flood. These buildings are ready for whatever Mother Nature might throw at them-even 10-foot floodwaters. Let's take a look at just two of them. The UK's First Amphibious HouseThe UK's first amphibious house is located on the Thames River. And the first amphibious building in Britain will be completed soon. Baca Architects designed this home for a couple who wanted to live on a flood-prone island in the Thames River, an island easily attacked by floods. This building is equipped with a terraced landscape. And this terraced landscape acts as an early warning system when the waters are rising. The terraces will be filled with water before the "wet dock” under the house is, and then the home itself willslowly rise to stay above the water.Solar Powered Floating School in NigeriaResidents of Makoko in Nigeria have been building houses on stilts for generations. People there go from one house to another by canoc. As sea levels arc rising, officials threaten to tear down the entire community. If these houses are torn down, 250,000 people will be homeless and have to look for a new place to live. Architects found a solution in floating structures with improved sanitation conditions. The first completed example is a three-story solar-powered school.This amazing floating school addresses social, physical and ecological needs. Built on top of 256 recycled blue barrels, the school buildings are made of triangular bamboo and wood. Makoko's residents made full use of their skills when building these structures. With three levels, the solar-powcrcd high school has room for 100 local kids and recycles rainwater to flush the toilets. And the cost for the whole school structures was under $7,000.1.What does the underlined word "amphibious" mean?A.Able to operate on landAble to operate in walerB.Able to operate both on land and in water Able to operate neither on land nor in water2.The UK's first amphibious house is designed for.A.residents of MakokoBaca ArchitectsB. a couple Thames River3.What docs there refer to in the 2cd sentence in Paragraph 3?A.Thames River Makoko in NigeriaB.Britaincommunity4.The amazing floating school of Makoko is made by.A.bamboo and wood bricksB.steelpolyester5.Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the last paragraph?A.The floating school is built on top of recycled blue barrels.B.The school buildings are made of bamboo and wood.C.The floating school is built by residents.D.The floating school costs more than $7,000.Passage 3VcgolutionThe Belgian city of Ghent has declared Thursdays meat-free days. Should cities around the world join in the vegolution?By encouraging people to eat no meat one day a week, Ghent hopes to improve public health and reduce our impact on the environment. In fact, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): "The livestock sector has become one of the top two or three most significant contributors to the most serious environmental problems."And if the idea can be accepted among people, the impact will be enormous. If everyone in Flanders (population: six million) does not eat meat one day a week, it will save as much CO2 in a year as taking half a million cars off the road. Imagine if every city in the world followed suit!So even though I ate out in Brussels yesterday, 1 chose a veggie meal. Don't get me wrong. I'm by no means vegetarian. In fact, I love flesh very much. But for the past couple of years, my wife and I have changed our diet and try to eat meat or fish only a couple of times a week. After a period of adjustment, we both feel healthier."There has been a great increase in demand fbr vegetarian dishes at my restaurant over the past few years," a Ghent restaurant said. "The selection of vegetarian dishes we offer has also grown considerably." He adds that his clients are eating veggie mainly for their own well-being, and then, the environment.The idea has been picked up by media around the world and captured the attention of ordinary people. One meatless day a week is a great idea, and no loss for those who want a tasty diet. Let the vegolution begin!1.According to the passage, about the Belgian city of Ghent, which statement is NOT correct?A.Ghent has declared Thursdays meat-free days.B.Ghent hopes to improve public health.C.Ghent encourages people to cat no meat a week.D.Ghent hopes to reduce the impact on the environment.2.What does the idea refer to in the 1st sentence in Paragraph 3?A.The Belgian city of Ghent has declared Thursdays meat-free days.B.The cities around the world should join in the vegolution.C.The livestock sector has become a significant contributor to environmental problems.D.Ghent hopes to improve public health and reduce our impact on the environment.3.According to the passage, which statement about the author is TRUE?A.He is a vegetarian.B.He doesn't like flesh.C.He eats veggie meal most of the time in daily life.D.His wife is a vegetarian.4.According to the passage, about Ghent restaurant, which statement is NOT correct?A.The demand for vegetarian dishes is increasing over the past few years.B.The selection of vegetarian dishes is increasing over the past few years.C.The vegetarians are increasing considerably over the past few years.D.The clients are eating veggie mainly for their own well-being.5.What is the author's attitude towards vegolution?A.active pessimisticB.negativeworriedPassage 4Earth HourMore than 134 countries across the world, including the UK, turned off their lights for an hour on Sunday. The event is in hopes of creating a sustainable future for the planet. Environmental charity World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has organized the Earth Hour event.The event saw iconic buildings such as Big Ben, the BT Tower, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Edinburgh Castle blacking out for an hour. The event took place at 8:30 p.m. Sunday around the world and it started in Fiji, New Zealand and Australia. The aim is to call on governments, organizations and individuals to take actions to tackle climate change.At the Royal Albert Hall in London, television presenter Kirsty Gallacher led a team of60 cyclists from the UK-World Wildlife Fund. They aimed to appeal for the public to pay attention to endangered species including dolphins and tigers. Colin Butfield, head of campaigns, WWF-UK, said: "Our event at the Royal Albert Hall, alongside the hundreds of thousands of events across the world, shows global support for the need to tackle climate change and protect the natural world. The challenge for our future well-being could not be greater. WWF's Earth Hour is about to create a message so powerful that governments and individuals cannot fail to take notice."Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned their lights off for one hour to take a stand against climate change. The following year, Earth Hour had become a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating. Four of the world's five tallest buildings turned off their lights with the tallest, the 828-mctrc Burg Khalifa in Dubai, switching off about half a million lights. Also darkening for the occasion were floodlights at natural wonders such as Niagara and Victoria Falls.1.When did the Earth Hour event become a global movement?A.in 2007B. in 2008C. in 2009 Din 2010Where did the Earth Hour event start?A.the UKB. AustraliaC. DubaiD. LondonWhat is the aim of Earth Hour event?A.to call on organizations and individuals to take actions to tackle climate change to appeal for the public to pay attention to endangered speciesB.to appeal for the public to pay attention to the childrento call on organizations and individuals to protect the animals2.How many people took part in the Earth Hour event at the beginning?A. 2.2 millionB. 50 millionC. 134D. 2,000Which is the tallest building that turned off their lights in the event?A.Big BenB. BT TowerC. Burg KhalifaD. Edinburgh Castle Passage 5Driverless Cars Will Soon Hit Our StreetsYou jump into a car, tell it where you want to go, then sit back and let a computer take control. It seems like a dream in the future. It isn't.In many ways such driverless cars are already with us. There is partial automation inmany cars, such as intelligent braking, lane departure warning and automatic parking. The systems arc there so that cars can pretty much drive themselves. No one noticed the introduction of cruise control. Weve got collision avoidance, and we'll soon have automatic lane change.Improving this technology should make the roads safer. Machines are much better at following rules than humans. Road signs advise drivers to slow down to avoid creating jams. They are often ignored by drivers. But it won't happen to a computer. Driverless cars could also choose the best route to avoid traffic jams.Fewer jams will mean less stop-start driving. Maintaining smooth and constant speeds will improve fuel efficiency. Computers could also be programmed to take the greenest route, rather than the fastest one. Under computer control, cars could also travel much closer together.They can effectively "slipstream'' one another and use less fuel to move themselves forward. They can even form multi-car "trains" going at high speeds. However, with driverless cars on the roads, there will be potential trust issues between people and machines. We could therefore see guard rails back on the sides of roads. This would be a backward step.1.According to the author, Driverless Cars arc.A. a dreamunrealisticB.partly realized unpredictable2.According to the passage, which one is NOT mentioned for partial car automation?A.intelligent brakinglane departure warningB.automatic parking self-driving3.The road will bewith the development of driverless technology.A.worse saferrgerlonger4.Which is NOT the advantage of driverless technology?A.There will be more traffic jams.B.There will be less stop-start driving.C.Driverless cars could improve fuel efficiency.D.Driverless cars could choose better route.5.What is the author's attitude towards driverless technology?A.optimistic pessimisticB.negativeworriedPassage 6Pedestrian Power on TilesThis summer at the largest urban mall in London, visitors may notice something different at their feet. Twenty bright green rubber tiles will decorate one of the outdoor walkways at the mall. Next to it lies the new Olympic stadium in eastLondon.。
大学英语阅读三级passage1-10
Passage 1The secret of being born lucky is a summer birthday, with May babies most likely to enjoy a lifetime’s good fortune, according to a study of more than 40,000 people. The time of year at which you are born has an enduring influence on levels of optimism and self-reported luck, according to research by British and Swedish scientists. May was the luckiest month in which to be born, with 50 per cent of those born then considering themselves lucky, while October was the least lucky month, with just 43 percent claiming good fortune.The findings add to growing evidence that the phenomenon of luck is not all down to chance, but is affected by a person’ s general disposition.Other research has shown that whether people think themselves fortunate depends less on objective success than on having a “glass half-full” or “half-empty” approach to life. “What we are seeing suggests that something is influencing how people perceive their luckiness. My hypothesis is that people create their own luck by traits such as optimism, that luck is a psychological phenomenon rather than a matter of blind chance,” said Professor Richard Wise man, who led the research.The pattern of the results, with those born in spring and summer reporting themselves luckier than those born in autumn or winter, could have two potential explanations, Professor Wiseman said.1. According to the passage, whether people think themselves lucky not depends on the following factors EXCEPT ______A) one’s objective success B) one’s general disp ositionC) one’s attitude to life D) one’s place of birth2. According to the passage, those who were born in _______ regard themselves as the most fortunate.A) March B) April C) May D) October3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passageA) Optimistic people tend to be luckier.B) Devoted people tend to be luckier.C) Objective success is more important than one’s general disposition in feeling lucky.D) People drinking more water tend to be luckier.4. Which of the following words can best replace the word “trait”(Line 8, Para. 2)A) quality. B) expectation. C) belief. D) idea.is the best title for the passageA) Luck is Something Born.B) Luck is Not All Down to Chance.C) Luck is A Matter of Blind Chance.D) Luck and Age.Passage 2Researchers say most of us make instant judgement about a person on the basis of how they look. They say facial features can determine whether we like or trust someone. It may even influence how we vote.“Over the years, we have found that facial features affect the way many of us perceive others,” says Elisabeth Cornwell, a psychology researcher at the university’s Perception Laboratory. Studies suggest that people are less likely to trust those with particularly masculine features, such as a square jaw, small eyes or big nose. “They are perceived as dominant and less trustworthy,” says MsCornwell. “It doesn’t mean that men who look more masculine are less trustworthy—It’s just our first impressions. “ Those wit h less masculine features—larger eyes, a smaller nose and thinner lips—are deemed to be more trustworthy. “We are very good at processing these features quickly,” says Ms Cornwell.The researchers are putting their science to the test at the Royal society’s annual summer exhibition in London. They have subtly manipulated the faces of Prime Minister Tony Blair, Conservative leader Michael Howard and Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy accentuating their dominant and trustworthy features respectively. “We have used a computer programme to change the shape of their face and features. We hope it will help people to understand our work.” So should we expect to see Tony Blair, Michael Howard and Charles Kennedy at the exhibition getting tips “I don’t think it’s something they will want to try,” says Ms Cornwell. “It’s not really possible with television. We all know what they look like. I think they would be naive to try it.”1. Why are people less likely to trust those with particularly masculine featuresA) Because they are bad-tempered.B) Because they are perceived as dominant and less trustworthy.C) Because they are perceived as tricky.D) Because they are more stubborn.2. According to the passage, which of the following is perceived as a g masculine featureA) Larger eyes. B) A square jaw.C) A smaller nose. D) Thinner lips.3. What can be inferred from the passageA) Most of us tend to judge people by how they look.B) Some studies show that people with particular masculine features are moredominant.C) A candidate with less masculine features is more likely to win a vote.D) Most of us are with masculine features.4. Why will Tony Blair not want to change his facial features according to the passageA) Because he is so popular that everyone knows what he looks like.B) Because he does not want to get tips.C) Because he has great confidence in his looks.D) Because he is very naive.5.. What is the best title for the passageA) Facial Features.B) How People Perceive Others.C) Facial Features Are Everything.D) How Facial Features Affect One’s First Impression.Passage 3British university entrants expect to be provided with washing machines and dryers in their rooms, and even car parking spaces, a survey has found. Students are also less prepared to tolerate poor quality living conditions than their predecessors, says the survey by British polling organization Mori.More than 1,000 full-time undergraduates and postgraduates from 21 universities across the UK were surveyed for the research. It shows that location is the key factor in choosing accommodation for students—nearly half of those interviewed said that being close to their place of study was the most important factor in their choice. Cost came second, with evidence that many parents foot the bills for their children’s rent. The survey also shows that students are no longer prepared to carry bags of washing to the nearest launderette. These newcomers expectwashers and dryers to be provided with their accommodation. The study also highlights those things today’s students expect as standard—communal areas to be cleaned regularly, utility bills to be included, even private car parking space to be included.Separate findings from the UK’s National Union of Students published earlie r this year show more than half of students in private rented accommodation are living in unsatisfactory conditions.1. Who are the subjects of the surveyA) Some oversea students in U. K.B) Some undergraduates and postgraduates in U. K. universities.C) Some graduates in U. K. universities.D) Some British students in other countries.2. What kind of accommodation is the most attractive to students according to the survey by British polling organization MoriA) An apartment near their universities.B) A cheap house far way from their universities.C) An apartment with car parking space.D) An apartment with washing machines.3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passageA) The survey described in the passage is conducted by UK ‘ s National Union of Students.B) Most of the subjects are from universities in London.C) Most college students pay the rent by themselves.D) Students think that communal areas should be cleaned regularly by cleaners rather than themselves.4. According to the passage, the choice of accommodation is influenced by thefollowing factors EXCEPT ______.A) convenience B) comfortC) low rents D) weather5. What does the survey indicateA) U. K. university students are increasingly satisfied with their living conditions.B) U. K. university students are less and less energetic.C) U. K. university students demand higher qualities of their living conditions.D) U. K. university students pay less and less attention to their studies. Passage 4The former first lady and now New York Senator, Hillary Rodham Clinton, has written a book about her eight years in the White House. It is being released with a great deal of public fanfare. The book reveals details about the notorious Monica Lewinsky scandal involving her husband, President Clinton.In Living History, the wife of former President Clinton recounts the moment when Mr. Clinton informed her that he had, fact, had what he called “a relationship that was not appropriate” with Miss Lew insky, then a White House intern. She writes, “I’ could hardly breathe. Gulping for air, I started crying and yelling at him. What do you mean What are you saying Why did you lie to me I was furious and getting more so by the second. He just stood there sa ying over and over again, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I was trying to protect you and Chelsea, referring to their daughter.”Mrs. Clinton says she hopes that people will read the book for more than intimate details of her troubled marriage. “It’ s a pretty long book, and it’s about my life, and it’s about all of the issues that I’ve worked on, particularly on behalf of women and children, and things that I’ ye cared about literally since I was a little girl,” she said. “I think it will give people more insight and, perhaps,answer questions. It’s also my story.”Publisher Simon & Schuster paid Senator Clinton $ 8 million for the 560-page book, and has ordered an unusually large first printing of one-million copies. Publishing rights to the book already have been sold in 16 countries.1. What appeals to the readers most in the book Living History according to the passageA) Hilary’s eight years in the White House.B) Hilary’s troubled marriage.C) The issues that Hilary have worked on.D) Hilary’s life as a senat or.2. The word “notorious” (Line 4, Para. 1) is closest in meaning to______.A) well-known B) unheard-ofC) surprising D) amusing3. Which of the following can best describe Hilary’s reaction when Mr. Clinton told her his inappropriate relationship with Miss LewinskyA) Indifferent. B) Calm.C) Angry. D) Astonished.4. What is Hilary’s comment on her own bookA) It is more than interesting.B) It can meet the need of people to know about other’ s intimacy.C) It is an academic bookD) The language of the book is beautiful.5. What CANNOT be inferred from the passageA) Living History is expected to sell well.B) Living History will be published beyond America.C) Mrs. Clinton is well paid for the book Living History.D) Mr. Clinton is a responsible husband.passage 5The human form of mad cow disease, an incurable, brain-wasting illness that’s killed more than 100 people in Britain, has claimed its first Canadian victim. Canadian health officials confirmed Thursday that the unidentified man died sometime this summer. The man, who lived in the western province of Saskatchewan, contracted the disease from eating contaminated meat while traveling in Britain.Dr. Antonio Giulivi, an official with the government agency Health Canada, quickly moved to calm fears by assuring the public the disease had not entered the Canadian food supply.The variant of the cow-killing illness, known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, is believed to be caused when ground parts of diseased cattle are mixed into cattle feed and those cows are turned into processed meats for human consumption. Though the disease cannot be confirmed until an autopsy is performed on the dead brain, symptoms of human infection include uncontrolled shaking, dementia and finally paralysis.But while government officials insisted safeguards are in place to keep the disease out of Canadian meat, warnings were issued to 71 patients at the hospital where the infected man was treated before his illness was identified. Those patients had been treated with the same medical instruments used on the diseased man. Though the instruments were cleaned and disinfected, officials said a theoretical possibility remains that those people could have been infected.News of the death initially sent Canadian restaurant stocks into a tailspin, but most of them recovered by the end of the trading session.1. Where is the Canadian supposed to contact mad cow diseaseA) In Saskatchewan. B) In Britain.C) In Canada. D) Not mentioned.2. Which part of the body does the mad cow disease mainly affectA) Hands. B) Legs.C) Brain. D) Liver.3. Why did the Canadian government issue warnings to 71 patientsA) They ever used the same medical instruments with the first Canadian victim.B) They were intimate relatives of the first Canadian victim.C) They had ever traveled to Britain.D) They were supposed to have contacted mad cow disease.4. What did Health Canada do after the mad cow disease infected a CanadianA) Health Canada concealed the truth by all means.B) Health Canada tried to remove public fear.C) Health Canada succeeded in curing the victim.D) Health Canada tried to find ways to cure the disease.5. What can be inferred from the passageA) The news of the mad cow disease death has no effect on Canadian economy.B) We can decide whether a person contract mad cow disease by the symptoms of uncontrolled shaking, dementia and paralysis.C) Some cows in Canada contracted mad cow disease.D) The mad cow disease is not completely known to the scientists yet.Passage 6A United Nations report is sounding an alarm on the state of the earth’s natural resources, in advance of this month’ s U. N. -sponsored sustainable development summit in Johannesburg.The report says sea levels rose and forests were destroyed at unprecedented ratesduring the last decade. It notes that more than 40 percent of the world’s population—two billion people now face water shortages. And it predicts that with the global population expected to increase from six billion to eight billion people over the next 25 years, further environmental stress is expected. . Undersecretary General Nitin Desai says the most important message in the report is that the world’s environmental crises are interrelated. As an example, he cites the “Asian Brown Cloud,” a “poisonous cocktail” of particulate matter, chemicals, and various aerosols currently hanging over a vast area of southeast Asia.“Here you have a situation which arises because of the unsustainable way energy is used in this region, which is leading to these problems which impact on agriculture, on water, on health,” said Mr. Desai. “If you really want to address water, agriculture and health, you have to address energy. You can’t reduc e poverty unless you also address land and water. You can’t improve children’s health without addressing water and sanitation and air quality.”Mr. Desai, who will lead the Earth Summit, says that governments must form specific partnerships to reduce threats in five areas: water, energy, agriculture, biodiversity and health.1. When is the . report mentioned in the passage releasedA) At the sustainable development summit.B) Before the Earth Summit.C) After the sustainable development summit.D) Last year.2. “Asian Brown Cloud” is used as an example to show that ______A) environmental protection needs cooperation.B) Asia is the most polluted area in the world.C) air pollution in Asia is very serious.D) travelers are warned not to visit Asia.3. What results in the problems concerning agriculture, water and health according to the passageA) The rising sea level.B) The conflicts around the world.C) The improved living standard.D) The unsustainable way energy is used.4. What does the word “address” (Line 4, Para. 3) meanA) Speak to. B) Make a formal speech to.C) Deal with. D) Make use of.5. What can be inferred from the passageA) Natural resource shortage will be a great problem in the future.B) Poverty can be reduced by increasing production.C) Sustainable development is impossible.D) Southeast Asia is the most polluted area in the world.Passage 7The University of Chicago is a private, nondenominational, coeducational institution of higher learning and research. It is located in the community of Hyde Park—South Ken-wood, a culturally rich and ethnically diverse neighborhood, seven miles south of downtown Chicago.The University was founded by John D. Rockefeller. William Rainey Harper was its first president. Classes began on October 1, 1892, with an enrollment of 594 students and a faculty of 103, including eight former college presidents. In 1930 the undergraduate College and the graduate divisions were created. Such cross-fertilization continues to characterize the University.Candidates for admission to graduate programs in the divisions at the University of Chicago should address their inquiries, including requests for application forms,to the dean of students of the graduate division to which application is being made.An applicant who holds a degree from an accredited institution is considered for admission on the basis of (1) an undergraduate record, (2) a well-organized plan for graduate study, (3) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and TOEFL scores, where required, and (4) recommendations from three college faculty members acquainted with the character, ability, potential, qualifications, and motivation of he applicant. Persons who have been away from school for several years may submit recommendations from employers, professional associates, or supervisors. Transcripts of all academic work should be submitted with the application if at all possible; the applicant should request each institution attended to provide an official transcript in a settled envelope.I. What can be concluded from the first paragraphA) Only boys were admitted when the University of Chicago was founded.B) The University of Chicago is mainly financed by the government.C) The University of Chicago is located in the suburb of a city.D) The people of South Kenwood have similar cultural tradition.2. The University of Chicago has long been characterized by _____A) its cross-fertilization B) its long historyC) its excellent teaching staff D) its beautiful campus3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passageA) The founder of the University of Chicago is also its first president.B) The University of Chicago began to enroll graduates since its foundation.C) Some of its first graduates or teachers became the presidents of its several colleges.D) The University of Chicago has always been reluctant to enroll students from other universities in its graduate programs.4. To whom should the application form for the admission to the graduate programs of the University of Chicago be addressedA) The dean of students of its graduate division.B) The president of the university.C) The concerning professor.D) Any teachers in the university5. What is NOT a requirement for a graduate who wants to be admitted in the graduate programs in the University of ChicagoA) An undergraduate record. B) GRE scores.C) A detailed plan for graduate study. D) A national examination.Passage 8Internet use appears to cause a decline in psychological well-being, according to research at Carnegie Mellon University. Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet experienced more depression and loneliness than those who logged on less frequently, the two- year study showed. And it wasn’t t hat people who were already feeling bad spent more time on the Internet, but that using the Net actually appeared to cause the bad feelings.Researchers are puzzling over the results, which were complete contrary to their expectations. They expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television, since the Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others. The fact that Internet use reduces time available for family and friends may account for the drop in well-being, researchers hypothesized. Faceless, bodiless “virtual”communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationships formed through it may be shallower. Another possibility is that exposure the wider world via the Net makes users less satisfiedwith their lives.“But it’s important to remember this is not about the technology per se ; it’s about how it is used,” says psychologist Christine Riley of Intel, one of the study’s sponsors. “It really points he need for consid ering social factors in terms of how you design applications and services for technology.”1. The word “well-being” (Line 1, Para. 1) is closest in meaning toA) trouble B) health C) depression D) excitement2. What is the intended conclusion of the research conducted by CarnegieA) Internet use may lead to mental dissatisfaction.B) Internet use is sure to cause a decline in mental well-being.C) People who spend just a few hours on the Internet will be happier.D) People who use TV are less socially healthier than those who use the Internet.3. Which of the following CANNOT explain the result of the research according to the passageA) Internet users may spend less time with their family and friends.B) The “virtual” communication may be less psychologically satisfying.C) Internet users may be less satisfied with their lives.D) Internet users make too many friends through the Internet.4. What lessons may be drawn from the result of the researchA) We should not have developed the Internet technology.B) We should change the way we use the Internet.C) We need Internet technology very much.D) TV is more useful than the Internet.5. What is the best title for the passageA) The Popularity of Internet Use.B) The History of Internet Use.C) The Harm of Internet Use.D) The Fast Development of Internet Use.Passage 9The computer virus is an outcome of the computer overgrowth in the 1980s. The cause of the term “computer virus” is the likeness between the biological virus and the evil program infected with computers. The origin of this term came from an American science fiction The Adolescence of P-1written by Thomas J. Ryan, published in 1977. Human viruses invade a living cell and turn it into a factory for manufacturing viruses. However, computer viruses are small programs. They replicate by attaching a copy of themselves to another program.Once attached to me host Program, the viruses then look for other programs to “infect”. In this way, the virus can spread quickly throughout a har d disk or an entire organization when it infects a LAN or a multi-user system. At some point, determined by how the virus was programmed the virus attacks. The timing of the attack can be linked to a number of situations, including a certain time or date, the presence of a particular file, the security privilege level of the user, and the number of times a file is used. Likewise, the mode of attack varies. So-called “benign”viruses might simply display a message, like the one that infected IBM’s main compu ter system last Christmas with a season’s greeting. Malignant viruses are designed to damage the system. The attack is to wipe out data, to delete files, or to format the hard disk.1. What results in the wide spread of computer viruses according to the passageA) The overgrowth of computer.B) The likeness between the biological virus and evil program.C) The American science fiction The Adolescence of P-ID) The weak management of the government.2. What is computer virus in factA) A kind of biological virus.B) A kind of evil program.C) A kind of biological worm.D) Something that only exists in the fictions.3. What usually determines the variety of the virus attacksA) The time the attack is made.B) The presence of a particular file.C) The security privilege level of the user.D) The different ways the virus was programmed.4. What is the harm of “benign” viruses according to the passageA) “Benign” virus might wipe out data from the computer.B) “Benign” virus might delete files.C) “Benign” virus m ight display a message.D) “Benign” virus might format the hard disk.5. Where does the term “computer virus” come fromA) It comes from a play.B ) It comes from a computer game.C) It comes from a science fiction.D) It comes from a news report.Passage 10Fast food, a mainstay of American eating for decades, may have reached a high in the United States as the maturing baby-boom generation looks for a more varied menu. Fast food still represents a $ 102 billion a year industry, but growth hasturned sluggish recently amid tough competition from retail food stores and a more affluent population willing to try new things and spend more, analysts say. Signs of trouble in fast food include price-cutting by industry leaders, including efforts by McDonald’s t o attract customers with a 55cent hamburger, and major players pulling out or selling. 0’ Pepsico, for example, is selling its fast-food restaurant division that includes Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC. “It’s becoming harder and harder for these firms to gro w,” said Jim Brown, a professor of marketing at Virginia Tech University. “I think in the United States fast food has reached a saturation point because of the number of competitors and the number of outlets.”Fast-food restaurant revenues grew 2. 5 per cent in 1996, according to industry figures, the slowest since the recession of 1991. That is a far cry from the levels of the 1970s and1980s. According to the Food Marketing Institute, consumers are using supermarkets for 21 per cent of take-home food, nearly double the level of a year ago. While fast-food restaurants still lead, their share slipped significantly, from 48 per cent in 1996 to 41 percent in 1997.1. According to the passage, the following factors EXCEPT _____ lead to the slower growth of fast food industry.A) the tough competitionB) a richer populationC) the saturation of marketD) the lower quality of fast food2. Which of the following signs does NOT show that fast food industry is experiencinga hard timeA) Price-cutting by industry leaders.B) The leading role of fast food in the market of take-home foodC) The selling of KFC.D) The pulling out of some fast food restaurant.3. Who is a strong competitor to fast-food restaurants in the market take-home food according to the passageA) Supermarkets. B) Chinese restaurants. C) Hotels. D) Groceries.4. What can be inferred from the passageA) Fast-food restaurant revenues are declining.B) Fast food is very popular in the 1970s and the 1980s.C) The baby boom generation has never liked fast food.D) Rich people like fast food more.5. What is the passage mainly concerned aboutA) The popularity of fast food.B) The disadvantage of fast food.C) The troubles of fast food.D) The advantages of fast food.。
大学英语-大学英语三级a级分类模拟题听写(一).docx
大学英语三级A级分类模拟题听写(-)Listening ComprehensionOf all the people around me, my mother is the dearest. I love her and I enjoy ] with her. In the future when she grows old, I will still stay with her. In my country the sons and daughters usually 2 their parents . So when the parents are old, they won' t feel 3 But in some other countries young people don' t like to live with their parents . Some of them even think their parents are 4 to them. In my opinion, old people know a lot of things that can help us and teach us . Therefore I enjoy living near my mother, especially when she is old and needs more of my 5 .My favorite sport is running. But when I ran my first mile, it was the 6 thing I have ever" done in my life. Now I have been running for 15 years . Each time I cover as much as 8 miles, and I have 7 a habit of running everyday. Many people like running. There are several reasons why running 8 the best form of exercise for them. For instance, it is something everybody knows how to do already. So no 9 is needed for it. Secondly, it is something you can do anywhere. Of course you must have 10 of shoes. You can run if you're leaving the city. You can run when you travel. Running is also something you can do at any time, during a lunch hour, or in the early morning.Last Christmas I went to Hollywood for two weeks . My best friend was living there . I traveled by plane to Los Angeles, which took 13 hours . My friend 11 at the airport and drove me inher carback to Hollywood. At first I was rather 12 at the city because it looked rather dirty. However, after I' d 13 the flight, my friend started taking me to see some wonderful sights . She lived in a beautiful house up in the mountains. The place was very beautiful and 14 a part of another city. She drove me through all the expensive areas where the houses are absolutely enormous . We went to Disneyland and spent 15 there .I didn' t think I would enjoy it very much, but I did.Tina began to look for a new j ob. She went to the employment agency and 16 a form, but the agency was not able to find a place for her. Everyday she looked at the help wanted advertisements in the newspapers . She also talked to her friends about 17 . But there was one big problem, most jobs 18 experience, and she had very little experience. Finally she got a job as a saleswoman at a supermarket near her house. She was able to walk there. The pay wasn' t good, but it was . 19 than working in a factory. She liked being a saleswomanat first. After a few months, however, she found the job 20 . She thought there would be no future for her to be a saleswoman.When you talk with new friends, usually there are 21 in the conversation. The first part is greeting. In this part, you and your new friend will greet each other and tell each other your names or 22 name cards . The second part is the conversation itself. Sometimes the conversation is just 23 . That is, you talk about unimportant matters, such as the weather, sports, entertainments and other interesting things. But it's not the time for you to ask about 24 or unpleasant things. Sometimes the conversation is about important matters like 25 . The third part of the conversation is the leave-taking part. In this part, you tell your new friend that you' re happy to have met him or her and then the conversation comes to the end.People are living longer and longer. As a result, more and more middle-aged adults have to take care of their 26 . When their parents can no longer care for themselves, these adults may be forced to stay at home to care for them. Taking care of aging parents is quite difficult. . For example, an aging parent may become 27 . He or she needs children to perform a lot of everyday work. The roles of parents and children are then changed. Children are forced to care for their parents 28 their parents were children. When children find it difficult to take care of their 29 parents, they often decide to take them to a nursing home . There, proper 30 can be given. This allows the children to return to their normal everyday life.Once a traveler was riding in the rain. He was wet and cold when he reached a country inn. The inn was so 31 with people that he could not get near the fire. So he 32 to the waiter: "Take some fish to my horse. " The waiter answered: "But a horse doesn' t eat fish! " The traveler then said: " 33 , do as I tell you." On hearing this strange order, the crowded people ran out to see a horse eat fish. The traveler now having the wholeroom to himself, sat down beside the fire and 34 himself.When the waiter came back with the crowded people, he said: "Your horse would not eat fish." The traveler answered: "Never mind, put it 35 , and when I had quite dried my clothes, I will eat it myself!."答案：Listening Comprehension1> spending time［听力原文］Of all the people around me, my mother is the dearest. I love her and I enjoy spending time with her. In the future when she grows old, I will still stay with her. In my country the sons and daughters usually live with their parents . So when the parents are old, they won' t feel lonely But in some other countries young people don't like to live with their parents. Some of them even think their parents are a burden to them. In my opinion, old people know a lot of things that can help us and teach us . Therefore I enj oy living near my mother, especially when she is old and needs more of my love and care.［解析］由空格前的动词enjoy可知，此处需要填入动词的-ing形式，充当enjoy的宾语。
大学英语三级B级-阅读理解(一)
大学英语三级B级-阅读理解(一)(总分：-15.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、专项训练一(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、TASK 1(总题数：1，分数：-1.00)We're found that eating habits vary(变化)so much that it does not make sense to include meals in the price of our tours. We want to give you the freedom of choosing restaurants and ordering food that suits your taste andbudget(预算).As our hotels offer anything from coffee and toast to a full American breakfast at very reasonable prices, it will never be a problem for you to start the day in the way you like best. At lunch stops, your tour guide will show you where you can find salads, soups, and sandwiches.Diner time is your chance to try some local food. Sometimes the tour guide will let you have dinner at a restaurant of your own choice. At other times he or she will recommend a restaurant at your hotel．Years of research have taught US which restaurants reliably serve a good choice of delightful dishes atdown-to-earth prices．In Mexico，Alaska, and the Yukon，where your restaurant choice may be limited, we include some meals. The meals provided are clearly stated on the tour pages．（分数：-1.00）(1).According to the passage，most meals are not included in the price of tours mainly because ______. A．meals make up a large part of the tour budgetB．meal prices vary a lot from place to placeC．people dislike the menus offered by tour guidesD．people have different eating habits（分数：-0.20）A.B.*C.D. √解析：[解析] 第一段第一句话“eating habits vary(变化)so much that it does not make sense to include meals in the price of our tours”，可知选D。
大学英语(1)期末考复习资料模拟题
大学英语（1）期末考试复习资料模拟题(模拟题参考答案在此文本最后两页)模拟题1一、阅读：30%（1）What makes a person a scientist? Does he have ways or tools of learning that are different from those of others? The answer is "no". It is not the tools a scientist uses but how he uses these tools that makes him a scientist. You will probably agree that knowing how to use a power is important to a carpenter. You will probably agree, too, that knowing how to investigate, how to discover information, is important to everyone. The scientist, however, goes one step further, he must be sure that he has a reasonable answer to his questions and that his answer can be confirmed by other persons. He also works to fit the answers he gets to many questions into a large set of ideas about how the world works.The scientist's knowledge must be exact. There is no room for half right or right just half the time. He must be as nearly right as the conditions permit. What works under one set of conditions at one time must work under the same conditions at other times. If the conditions are different, any changes the scientist observes in a demonstration must be explained by the changes in the conditions. This is one reason that investigations are important in science. Albert Einstein, who developed the Theory of Relativity, arrived at this theory through mathematics. The accuracy of his mathematics was later tested through investigations, Einstein's ideas were shown to be correct. A scientist uses many tools for measurements. Then the measurements are used to make mathematical calculations that may test his investigations.1、What makes a scientist according to the passage? ________A. The tools he uses.B. The way he uses his tools.C. His ways of learning.D. The various tools he uses.2、The underlined part in the passage shows_______.A. the importance of informationB. the importance of thinkingC. the difference between scientists and ordinary peopleD. the difference between carpenters and people with other jobs.3、A sound scientific theory should be one that _________.A. works not only under one set of conditions at one time, but also under the same conditions at other timesB. does not allow any changes even under different conditionsC. can be used for many purposesD. leave no room for improvement4、The author quotes the case of Albert Einstein to illustrate __________.A. that measurements are keys to success in scienceB. that accuracy of mathematicsC. that investigations are important in scienceD. that the mathematical calculations may test his investigations5、What is the main idea of the passage? ________A. The theory of relativity.B. Exactness is the core of science.C. Scientists are different from ordinary people.D. Exactness and ways of using tools are the keys to the making of a scientist.( 2 )There are three kinds of goals: short-term, medium-range and long-term goals.Short-term goals are those that usually deal with current activities, which we can apply on a daily basis. Such goals can be achieved in a week or less, or two weeks, or possibly, months. It should be remembered that just as a building is no stronger than its foundation, long-term goals cannot amount to very munch without the achievement of solid short-term goals. Upon completing our short-term goals, we should date the occasion and then add new short-term goals that will build on those that have been completed.The intermediate goals build on the foundation of the short-term goals. They might deal with just one term of school or the entire school year, or they could even extend for several years. Any time you move a step at a time, you should never allow yourself to become discouraged or overwhelmed. As you complete each step, you will enforce the belief in your ability to grow and succeed. And as your list of completion dates grow, your motivation and desire will increase.Long-term goals may be related to our dreams of the future. They might cover five years or more. Life is not a static thing. We should never allow a long-term goal to limit us or our course of action.6、Our long-term goals mean a lot _______.A. if we cannot reach solid short-term goalsB. if we complete the short-term goalsC. if we have dreams of the futureD. if we put forward some plans7、New short-term goals are built upon______.A. a daily basisB. your achievement in a weekC. current activitiesD. the goals that have been completed8、When we complete each step of our goals, ________.A. we will win final successB. we are overwhelmedC. we will build up our confidence to achieve successD. we should have strong desire for setting new goals9、What is the main idea of this passage? _______A. Life is a dynamic thing.B. We should set up long-term goals.C. Different kinds of goals in life.D. The limitation of long-term goals.10、Which of the following statements is wrong according to the passage? _______A. The long-term goals cannot amount to very munch without achieving short-term goals.B. The intermediate goals build on the foundation of the short-term goals.C. Life is a static thing, thus never allowing a long-term goal to limit us.D. We should often add new short-term goals to what have been completed.( 3 )In the United States there was an unusual tale telling of the daughter of a mechanic. One day while walking along the bank of a lake, the girl happened to see 20 eggs laid by a wild goose. After some time the girl realized the mother would not return to her eggs and she decided to take them home. There she carefully placed the eggs in the heat of a lamp. Several days later the eggs broke and the baby geese came into the world.Geese are known to take the first living thing they see as their mother. Thus, to these young geese, the girl was their mother.As they grew, the girl was able to lead her birds to run across the grass, but she could not teach them to fly. The girl became increasingly worried about this, both when awake and in her dreams. Later, she had an idea. She would pilot a plane to guide them in flight. She asked her father for a plane and he assembled small aircraft for her.Caring about her safety, the father decided to pilot the plane himself. However, the birds did not recognize or follow him, and instead slept in the grass.One day, the girl climbed into the plane, started it and soon left the ground. Seeing their mother take to the air, the birds eagerly flapped their wings and set out. She flew the plane freely in the sky, her young birds following.11. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?A. The Daughter of a Mechanic.B. A Girl and Her Father.C. A Girl and Her Geese .D. How to Teach Birds to Fly.12. Why did the girl decide to take the eggs home?A. Because she liked the eggs.B. Because she wanted to eat the eggs.C. Because her father asked her to do so.D. Because she knew that the mother goose will not come back.l3. The baby geese naturally took _________ as their mother.A. the mother geeseB. the girlC. the first thing they touchD. the girl’s father14. W hat did the girl’s father do to help her?A. He assembled a small plane.B. He piloted the plane himself.C. He taught the geese how to fly.D. Both A & B.15. How did the young geese learn to fly?A. By following the girl in the plane.B. By themselves.C. By following the girl’s father.D. By staying in the plane.二、交际用语(此部分共有10个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请你从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
公共英语三级阅读模拟
公共英语三级阅读模拟Article 1Passage 1During the winter months, many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This condition is caused by a lack of exposure to sunlight, and it often leads to symptoms such as depression, fatigue, and changes in appetite. In order to combat SAD, it is important to find ways to increase our exposure to natural light.One way to do this is by spending time outside during daylight hours. Taking a walk or participating in outdoor activities can help to boost our mood and energy levels. Additionally, opening curtains and blinds in our homes and offices can allow more natural light to enter, brightening up our surroundings.Another solution is to invest in light therapy. Light therapy involves using a special lamp that emits bright artificial light. By sitting in front of this lamp for a certain amount of time each day, we can simulate the effects of natural sunlight and alleviate the symptoms of SAD.Furthermore, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can also help to improve our mood during the winter months. This includes exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep. By taking care of our physical health, we can minimize the impact of SAD on our mental well-being.Passage 2In addition to SAD, another common issue people face during the winter is dry skin. The low humidity and cold temperatures can cause our skin to become dry, itchy, and flaky. To keep our skin hydrated and healthy, it is important to adopt a winter skincare routine.Firstly, it is crucial to moisturize regularly. Using a thick and nourishing moisturizer can help to lock in moisture and protect our skin from the harsh weather. Applying moisturizer after showering or washing our face is particularly beneficial, as it can prevent moisture loss.Secondly, it is recommended to use a gentle cleanser and avoid hot water. Hot water can strip our skin of its natural oils, leading to further dryness. Using lukewarm water and a mild cleanser can help to cleanse our skin without causing additional damage.Moreover, exfoliating our skin once or twice a week can help to remove dead cells and promote a more radiant complexion. However, it is important to choose a gentle exfoliator and avoid over-exfoliating, as this can cause irritation.Additionally, protecting our skin from the elements is essential. Wearing a scarf and gloves can shield our skin from the cold wind, and using lip balm with SPF can prevent chapped lips.In conclusion, by addressing the challenges posed by SAD and dry skin, we can effectively navigate the winter months. Whether it is increasing our exposure to natural light, adopting a winter skincare routine, or taking steps to maintain our overall well-being, it is possible to overcome these seasonal challenges and thrive during the colder months.。
大学英语阅读三级Passage 1-10
Passage 1The secret of being born lucky is a summer birthday, with May babies most likely to enjoy a lifetime’s good fortune, according to a study of more than 40,000 people. The time of year at which you are born has an enduring influence on levels of optimism and self-reported luck, according to research by British and Swedish scientists. May was the luckiest month in which to be born, with 50 per cent of those born then considering themselves lucky, while October was the least lucky month, with just 43 percent claiming good fortune.The findings add to growing evidence that the phenomenon of luck is not all down to chance, but is affected by a person’ s general disposition.Other research has shown that whether people think themselves fortunate depends less on objective success than on having a “glass half-full” or “half-empty” approach to life. “What we are seeing suggests that something is influencing how people perceive their luckiness. My hypothesis is that people create their own luck by traits such as optimism, that luck is a psychological phenomenon rather than a matter of blind chance,” said Professor Richard Wise man, who led the research.The pattern of the results, with those born in spring and summer reporting themselves luckier than those born in autumn or winter, could have two potential explanations, Professor Wiseman said.1. According to the passage, whether people think themselves lucky not depends on the following factors EXCEPT ______A) one’s objective success B) one’s general disp ositionC) one’s attitude to life D) one’s place of birth2. According to the passage, those who were born in _______ regard themselves as the most fortunate.A) March B) April C) May D) October3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passageA) Optimistic people tend to be luckier.B) Devoted people tend to be luckier.C) Objective success is more important than one’s general disposition in feeling lucky.D) People drinking more water tend to be luckier.4. Which of the following words can best replace the word “trait”(Line 8, Para. 2)A) quality. B) expectation. C) belief. D) idea.is the best title for the passageA) Luck is Something Born.B) Luck is Not All Down to Chance.C) Luck is A Matter of Blind Chance.D) Luck and Age.Passage 2Researchers say most of us make instant judgement about a person on the basis of how they look. They say facial features can determine whether we like or trust someone. It may even influence how we vote.“Over the years, we have found that facial features affect the way many of us perceive others,” says Elisabeth Cornwell, a psychology researcher at the university’s Perception Laboratory. Studies suggest that people are less likely to trust those with particularly masculine features, such as a square jaw, small eyes or big nose. “They are perceived as dominant and less trustworthy,” says MsCornwell. “It doesn’t mean that men who look more masculine are less trustworthy—It’s just our first impressions. “ Those wit h less masculine features—larger eyes, a smaller nose and thinner lips—are deemed to be more trustworthy. “We are very good at processing these features quickly,” says Ms Cornwell.The researchers are putting their science to the test at the Royal society’s annual summer exhibition in London. They have subtly manipulated the faces of Prime Minister Tony Blair, Conservative leader Michael Howard and Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy accentuating their dominant and trustworthy features respectively. “We have used a computer programme to change the shape of their face and features. We hope it will help people to understand our work.” So should we expect to see Tony Blair, Michael Howard and Charles Kennedy at the exhibition getting tips “I don’t think it’s something they will want to try,” says Ms Cornwell. “It’s not really possible with television. We all know what they look like. I think they would be naive to try it.”1. Why are people less likely to trust those with particularly masculine featuresA) Because they are bad-tempered.B) Because they are perceived as dominant and less trustworthy.C) Because they are perceived as tricky.D) Because they are more stubborn.2. According to the passage, which of the following is perceived as a g masculine featureA) Larger eyes. B) A square jaw.C) A smaller nose. D) Thinner lips.3. What can be inferred from the passageA) Most of us tend to judge people by how they look.B) Some studies show that people with particular masculine features are moredominant.C) A candidate with less masculine features is more likely to win a vote.D) Most of us are with masculine features.4. Why will Tony Blair not want to change his facial features according to the passageA) Because he is so popular that everyone knows what he looks like.B) Because he does not want to get tips.C) Because he has great confidence in his looks.D) Because he is very naive.5.. What is the best title for the passageA) Facial Features.B) How People Perceive Others.C) Facial Features Are Everything.D) How Facial Features Affect One’s First Impression.Passage 3British university entrants expect to be provided with washing machines and dryers in their rooms, and even car parking spaces, a survey has found. Students are also less prepared to tolerate poor quality living conditions than their predecessors, says the survey by British polling organization Mori.More than 1,000 full-time undergraduates and postgraduates from 21 universities across the UK were surveyed for the research. It shows that location is the key factor in choosing accommodation for students—nearly half of those interviewed said that being close to their place of study was the most important factor in their choice. Cost came second, with evidence that many parents foot the bills for their children’s rent. The survey also shows that students are no longer prepared to carry bags of washing to the nearest launderette. These newcomers expectwashers and dryers to be provided with their accommodation. The study also highlights those things today’s students expect as standard—communal areas to be cleaned regularly, utility bills to be included, even private car parking space to be included.Separate findings from the UK’s National Union of Students published earlie r this year show more than half of students in private rented accommodation are living in unsatisfactory conditions.1. Who are the subjects of the surveyA) Some oversea students in U. K.B) Some undergraduates and postgraduates in U. K. universities.C) Some graduates in U. K. universities.D) Some British students in other countries.2. What kind of accommodation is the most attractive to students according to the survey by British polling organization MoriA) An apartment near their universities.B) A cheap house far way from their universities.C) An apartment with car parking space.D) An apartment with washing machines.3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passageA) The survey described in the passage is conducted by UK ‘ s National Union of Students.B) Most of the subjects are from universities in London.C) Most college students pay the rent by themselves.D) Students think that communal areas should be cleaned regularly by cleaners rather than themselves.4. According to the passage, the choice of accommodation is influenced by thefollowing factors EXCEPT ______.A) convenience B) comfortC) low rents D) weather5. What does the survey indicateA) U. K. university students are increasingly satisfied with their living conditions.B) U. K. university students are less and less energetic.C) U. K. university students demand higher qualities of their living conditions.D) U. K. university students pay less and less attention to their studies. Passage 4The former first lady and now New York Senator, Hillary Rodham Clinton, has written a book about her eight years in the White House. It is being released with a great deal of public fanfare. The book reveals details about the notorious Monica Lewinsky scandal involving her husband, President Clinton.In Living History, the wife of former President Clinton recounts the moment when Mr. Clinton informed her that he had, fact, had what he called “a relationship that was not appropriate” with Miss Lew insky, then a White House intern. She writes, “I’ could hardly breathe. Gulping for air, I started crying and yelling at him. What do you mean What are you saying Why did you lie to me I was furious and getting more so by the second. He just stood there sa ying over and over again, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I was trying to protect you and Chelsea, referring to their daughter.”Mrs. Clinton says she hopes that people will read the book for more than intimate details of her troubled marriage. “It’ s a pretty long book, and it’s about my life, and it’s about all of the issues that I’ve worked on, particularly on behalf of women and children, and things that I’ ye cared about literally since I was a little girl,” she said. “I think it will give people more insight and, perhaps,answer questions. It’s also my story.”Publisher Simon & Schuster paid Senator Clinton $ 8 million for the 560-page book, and has ordered an unusually large first printing of one-million copies. Publishing rights to the book already have been sold in 16 countries.1. What appeals to the readers most in the book Living History according to the passageA) Hilary’s eight years in the White House.B) Hilary’s troubled marriage.C) The issues that Hilary have worked on.D) Hilary’s life as a senat or.2. The word “notorious” (Line 4, Para. 1) is closest in meaning to______.A) well-known B) unheard-ofC) surprising D) amusing3. Which of the following can best describe Hilary’s reaction when Mr. Clinton told her his inappropriate relationship with Miss LewinskyA) Indifferent. B) Calm.C) Angry. D) Astonished.4. What is Hilary’s comment on her own bookA) It is more than interesting.B) It can meet the need of people to know about other’ s intimacy.C) It is an academic bookD) The language of the book is beautiful.5. What CANNOT be inferred from the passageA) Living History is expected to sell well.B) Living History will be published beyond America.C) Mrs. Clinton is well paid for the book Living History.D) Mr. Clinton is a responsible husband.passage 5The human form of mad cow disease, an incurable, brain-wasting illness that’s killed more than 100 people in Britain, has claimed its first Canadian victim. Canadian health officials confirmed Thursday that the unidentified man died sometime this summer. The man, who lived in the western province of Saskatchewan, contracted the disease from eating contaminated meat while traveling in Britain.Dr. Antonio Giulivi, an official with the government agency Health Canada, quickly moved to calm fears by assuring the public the disease had not entered the Canadian food supply.The variant of the cow-killing illness, known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, is believed to be caused when ground parts of diseased cattle are mixed into cattle feed and those cows are turned into processed meats for human consumption. Though the disease cannot be confirmed until an autopsy is performed on the dead brain, symptoms of human infection include uncontrolled shaking, dementia and finally paralysis.But while government officials insisted safeguards are in place to keep the disease out of Canadian meat, warnings were issued to 71 patients at the hospital where the infected man was treated before his illness was identified. Those patients had been treated with the same medical instruments used on the diseased man. Though the instruments were cleaned and disinfected, officials said a theoretical possibility remains that those people could have been infected.News of the death initially sent Canadian restaurant stocks into a tailspin, but most of them recovered by the end of the trading session.1. Where is the Canadian supposed to contact mad cow diseaseA) In Saskatchewan. B) In Britain.C) In Canada. D) Not mentioned.2. Which part of the body does the mad cow disease mainly affectA) Hands. B) Legs.C) Brain. D) Liver.3. Why did the Canadian government issue warnings to 71 patientsA) They ever used the same medical instruments with the first Canadian victim.B) They were intimate relatives of the first Canadian victim.C) They had ever traveled to Britain.D) They were supposed to have contacted mad cow disease.4. What did Health Canada do after the mad cow disease infected a CanadianA) Health Canada concealed the truth by all means.B) Health Canada tried to remove public fear.C) Health Canada succeeded in curing the victim.D) Health Canada tried to find ways to cure the disease.5. What can be inferred from the passageA) The news of the mad cow disease death has no effect on Canadian economy.B) We can decide whether a person contract mad cow disease by the symptoms of uncontrolled shaking, dementia and paralysis.C) Some cows in Canada contracted mad cow disease.D) The mad cow disease is not completely known to the scientists yet.Passage 6A United Nations report is sounding an alarm on the state of the earth’s natural resources, in advance of this month’ s U. N. -sponsored sustainable development summit in Johannesburg.The report says sea levels rose and forests were destroyed at unprecedented ratesduring the last decade. It notes that more than 40 percent of the world’s population—two billion people now face water shortages. And it predicts that with the global population expected to increase from six billion to eight billion people over the next 25 years, further environmental stress is expected. . Undersecretary General Nitin Desai says the most important message in the report is that the world’s environmental crises are interrelated. As an example, he cites the “Asian Brown Cloud,” a “poisonous cocktail” of particulate matter, chemicals, and various aerosols currently hanging over a vast area of southeast Asia.“Here you have a situation which arises because of the unsustainable way energy is used in this region, which is leading to these problems which impact on agriculture, on water, on health,” said Mr. Desai. “If you really want to address water, agriculture and health, you have to address energy. You can’t reduc e poverty unless you also address land and water. You can’t improve children’s health without addressing water and sanitation and air quality.”Mr. Desai, who will lead the Earth Summit, says that governments must form specific partnerships to reduce threats in five areas: water, energy, agriculture, biodiversity and health.1. When is the . report mentioned in the passage releasedA) At the sustainable development summit.B) Before the Earth Summit.C) After the sustainable development summit.D) Last year.2. “Asian Brown Cloud” is used as an example to show that ______A) environmental protection needs cooperation.B) Asia is the most polluted area in the world.C) air pollution in Asia is very serious.D) travelers are warned not to visit Asia.3. What results in the problems concerning agriculture, water and health according to the passageA) The rising sea level.B) The conflicts around the world.C) The improved living standard.D) The unsustainable way energy is used.4. What does the word “address” (Line 4, Para. 3) meanA) Speak to. B) Make a formal speech to.C) Deal with. D) Make use of.5. What can be inferred from the passageA) Natural resource shortage will be a great problem in the future.B) Poverty can be reduced by increasing production.C) Sustainable development is impossible.D) Southeast Asia is the most polluted area in the world.Passage 7The University of Chicago is a private, nondenominational, coeducational institution of higher learning and research. It is located in the community of Hyde Park—South Ken-wood, a culturally rich and ethnically diverse neighborhood, seven miles south of downtown Chicago.The University was founded by John D. Rockefeller. William Rainey Harper was its first president. Classes began on October 1, 1892, with an enrollment of 594 students and a faculty of 103, including eight former college presidents. In 1930 the undergraduate College and the graduate divisions were created. Such cross-fertilization continues to characterize the University.Candidates for admission to graduate programs in the divisions at the University of Chicago should address their inquiries, including requests for application forms,to the dean of students of the graduate division to which application is being made.An applicant who holds a degree from an accredited institution is considered for admission on the basis of (1) an undergraduate record, (2) a well-organized plan for graduate study, (3) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and TOEFL scores, where required, and (4) recommendations from three college faculty members acquainted with the character, ability, potential, qualifications, and motivation of he applicant. Persons who have been away from school for several years may submit recommendations from employers, professional associates, or supervisors. Transcripts of all academic work should be submitted with the application if at all possible; the applicant should request each institution attended to provide an official transcript in a settled envelope.I. What can be concluded from the first paragraphA) Only boys were admitted when the University of Chicago was founded.B) The University of Chicago is mainly financed by the government.C) The University of Chicago is located in the suburb of a city.D) The people of South Kenwood have similar cultural tradition.2. The University of Chicago has long been characterized by _____A) its cross-fertilization B) its long historyC) its excellent teaching staff D) its beautiful campus3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passageA) The founder of the University of Chicago is also its first president.B) The University of Chicago began to enroll graduates since its foundation.C) Some of its first graduates or teachers became the presidents of its several colleges.D) The University of Chicago has always been reluctant to enroll students from other universities in its graduate programs.4. To whom should the application form for the admission to the graduate programs of the University of Chicago be addressedA) The dean of students of its graduate division.B) The president of the university.C) The concerning professor.D) Any teachers in the university5. What is NOT a requirement for a graduate who wants to be admitted in the graduate programs in the University of ChicagoA) An undergraduate record. B) GRE scores.C) A detailed plan for graduate study. D) A national examination.Passage 8Internet use appears to cause a decline in psychological well-being, according to research at Carnegie Mellon University. Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet experienced more depression and loneliness than those who logged on less frequently, the two- year study showed. And it wasn’t t hat people who were already feeling bad spent more time on the Internet, but that using the Net actually appeared to cause the bad feelings.Researchers are puzzling over the results, which were complete contrary to their expectations. They expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television, since the Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others. The fact that Internet use reduces time available for family and friends may account for the drop in well-being, researchers hypothesized. Faceless, bodiless “virtual”communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationships formed through it may be shallower. Another possibility is that exposure the wider world via the Net makes users less satisfiedwith their lives.“But it’s important to remember this is not about the technology per se ; it’s about how it is used,” says psychologist Christine Riley of Intel, one of the study’s sponsors. “It really points he need for consid ering social factors in terms of how you design applications and services for technology.”1. The word “well-being” (Line 1, Para. 1) is closest in meaning toA) trouble B) health C) depression D) excitement2. What is the intended conclusion of the research conducted by CarnegieA) Internet use may lead to mental dissatisfaction.B) Internet use is sure to cause a decline in mental well-being.C) People who spend just a few hours on the Internet will be happier.D) People who use TV are less socially healthier than those who use the Internet.3. Which of the following CANNOT explain the result of the research according to the passageA) Internet users may spend less time with their family and friends.B) The “virtual” communication may be less psychologically satisfying.C) Internet users may be less satisfied with their lives.D) Internet users make too many friends through the Internet.4. What lessons may be drawn from the result of the researchA) We should not have developed the Internet technology.B) We should change the way we use the Internet.C) We need Internet technology very much.D) TV is more useful than the Internet.5. What is the best title for the passageA) The Popularity of Internet Use.B) The History of Internet Use.C) The Harm of Internet Use.D) The Fast Development of Internet Use.Passage 9The computer virus is an outcome of the computer overgrowth in the 1980s. The cause of the term “computer virus” is the likeness between the biological virus and the evil program infected with computers. The origin of this term came from an American science fiction The Adolescence of P-1written by Thomas J. Ryan, published in 1977. Human viruses invade a living cell and turn it into a factory for manufacturing viruses. However, computer viruses are small programs. They replicate by attaching a copy of themselves to another program.Once attached to me host Program, the viruses then look for other programs to “infect”. In this way, the virus can spread quickly throughout a har d disk or an entire organization when it infects a LAN or a multi-user system. At some point, determined by how the virus was programmed the virus attacks. The timing of the attack can be linked to a number of situations, including a certain time or date, the presence of a particular file, the security privilege level of the user, and the number of times a file is used. Likewise, the mode of attack varies. So-called “benign”viruses might simply display a message, like the one that infected IBM’s main compu ter system last Christmas with a season’s greeting. Malignant viruses are designed to damage the system. The attack is to wipe out data, to delete files, or to format the hard disk.1. What results in the wide spread of computer viruses according to the passageA) The overgrowth of computer.B) The likeness between the biological virus and evil program.C) The American science fiction The Adolescence of P-ID) The weak management of the government.2. What is computer virus in factA) A kind of biological virus.B) A kind of evil program.C) A kind of biological worm.D) Something that only exists in the fictions.3. What usually determines the variety of the virus attacksA) The time the attack is made.B) The presence of a particular file.C) The security privilege level of the user.D) The different ways the virus was programmed.4. What is the harm of “benign” viruses according to the passageA) “Benign” virus might wipe out data from the computer.B) “Benign” virus might delete files.C) “Benign” virus m ight display a message.D) “Benign” virus might format the hard disk.5. Where does the term “computer virus” come fromA) It comes from a play.B ) It comes from a computer game.C) It comes from a science fiction.D) It comes from a news report.Passage 10Fast food, a mainstay of American eating for decades, may have reached a high in the United States as the maturing baby-boom generation looks for a more varied menu. Fast food still represents a $ 102 billion a year industry, but growth hasturned sluggish recently amid tough competition from retail food stores and a more affluent population willing to try new things and spend more, analysts say. Signs of trouble in fast food include price-cutting by industry leaders, including efforts by McDonald’s t o attract customers with a 55cent hamburger, and major players pulling out or selling. 0’ Pepsico, for example, is selling its fast-food restaurant division that includes Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC. “It’s becoming harder and harder for these firms to gro w,” said Jim Brown, a professor of marketing at Virginia Tech University. “I think in the United States fast food has reached a saturation point because of the number of competitors and the number of outlets.”Fast-food restaurant revenues grew 2. 5 per cent in 1996, according to industry figures, the slowest since the recession of 1991. That is a far cry from the levels of the 1970s and1980s. According to the Food Marketing Institute, consumers are using supermarkets for 21 per cent of take-home food, nearly double the level of a year ago. While fast-food restaurants still lead, their share slipped significantly, from 48 per cent in 1996 to 41 percent in 1997.1. According to the passage, the following factors EXCEPT _____ lead to the slower growth of fast food industry.A) the tough competitionB) a richer populationC) the saturation of marketD) the lower quality of fast food2. Which of the following signs does NOT show that fast food industry is experiencinga hard timeA) Price-cutting by industry leaders.B) The leading role of fast food in the market of take-home foodC) The selling of KFC.D) The pulling out of some fast food restaurant.3. Who is a strong competitor to fast-food restaurants in the market take-home food according to the passageA) Supermarkets. B) Chinese restaurants. C) Hotels. D) Groceries.4. What can be inferred from the passageA) Fast-food restaurant revenues are declining.B) Fast food is very popular in the 1970s and the 1980s.C) The baby boom generation has never liked fast food.D) Rich people like fast food more.5. What is the passage mainly concerned aboutA) The popularity of fast food.B) The disadvantage of fast food.C) The troubles of fast food.D) The advantages of fast food.。
大学英语三级考试阅读理解模拟题及答案
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大学英语三级考试模拟题及答案
⼤学英语三级考试模拟题及答案2013年⼤学英语三级考试（CET3）A级模拟试题及答案考试题型： |考试时间：6⽉份下旬周⽇开考（1）PART I Section A B listening comprehension(15minutes) Section A B（2）PART I Section C listening comprehension(15minutes) Section C（3）PART Ⅱ Structure(15minutes) Section A（4）PART Ⅱ Structure(15minutes) Section B（5）PART Ⅲ Reading Comprehension(40minutes) Section A B（6）PART Ⅲ Reading Comprehension(40minutes) Section C D E（7）PART Ⅳ Translion(25minutes)（8）PART Ⅴ Writing(25minutes)Part I 听⼒略Part II Vocabulary & StructureDirections: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16. Although ，he insisted _________going there together with us.A) to B) on C) at D) for17. I’ll ask Mr. Smith to ring you up _________he comes back to the office.A) when B) where C) because D) although18. They regard _________as their duty to provide the best service for their customers.A) this B) what C) it D) that19. Not until the day before yesterday _________to give a speech at the meeting.A) he agreed B) does he agree C) he agrees D) did he agree20. _________up at the clock on the wall，the secretary found it was already midnight.A) Looking B) Look C) To look D) Looked21. The first textbook _________for teaching English as a foreign language came out in the 16th century.A) writing B) written C) to write D) to be written22. Young _________he is， an able salesman.A) that B) who C) as D) which23. I don’t doubt _________the stock market will recover from the economic crisis.A) if B) what C) that D) which24. In our company，great changes _________since the new manager came.A) took place B) take place C) will have taken place D) have taken place25. News came from the sales manager _________the new product had been selling well in the local market for three months.A) whose B) what C) which D) thatSection BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. Sandy made quite a number of(apply) _________for a management position but failed every time.27. The graduates had a(cheer) _________farewell party before leaving the college.28. Karl probably(see) _________“Star Wars” several times for he knows every detail of the film.29. Believe it or not，when first(introduce) _________to Europe，tomato was thought to be poisonous.30. A telephone user may pay a fixed monthly charge and(allow) _________to make an unlimited number of local calls in the month.31. I remember(see) _________you somewhere before，but I can’t tell the exact place.32. I don’t think it necessary(discuss) _________the the problem is settled.33. Since five managers are going to give their reports，the meeting(last) _________for at least two hours.34. Although he was(deep) _________hurt by what she said to him，he made no reply.35. It is strongly recommended that teachers(use) _________computers to assist in their classroom teaching.答案：16-20:BACDA 21-25:BCCDD26.applications 27.cheerful 28.has seen 29.introduced 30.be allowed31.having seen 32.to discuss 33.will last 34.deeply /doc/56b184707e21af45b207a80a.html e/should usePart III Reading ComprehensionDirections: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinishedstatements, numbered 36 to 40. 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 center.Melbourne，with a population of over 3.5 million，is the second largest city in Australia. It is clean，safe，dynamic and exciting，and well known internationally for its universities and other educational institutions.The city has well-planned tree-lined beautiful parks and gardens. It has a good transport system ofroads，buses，trains，and trams(电车). The La Trobe University(拉特罗布⼤学) campus is connected to the Central Business District by trams，express buses，and bus and train connections.Melbourne is a culturally rich city，and is home to large communities of people from all parts of Europe，theAmericas，Africa，and Asia. The city is famous for its restaurants，theatres，music，opera，ballet，art，culture，and shops，and a lively and dynamic nightlife. Melbourne people are enthusiastic about sports，and the city hosts many famous international sports events. Near Melbourne there are beautiful coastlines with excellent beaches，nationalparks，forests，wineries(葡萄酒⼚) ，winter snowfields and summer resorts.The climate is temperate and comfortable，with warm summers and cool winters. In summer，maximum daytimetemperatures range from 26℃to 36℃，and in winter from 12℃ to 18℃.1]he weather inMelbourne can be variable from day to day. In 2002.Melbourne was rated the world’s best city to live in by the Economist Intelligence Unit.36. Melbourne is well-known in the world for its__________________.A) large population B) educational institutionsC) transport system D) beautiful parks and gardens37.According to the passage，Melbourne is a city where_________.A) rich people choose to live B) the best wine is producedC) various cultures exist D) Asian food is popular38. Melbourne people are very interested in_________.A) sports B) sunbathing C) sightseeing D) traveling39. The word temperate in the sentence “The climate is temperate…”(Line 10) ，most probably means ________.A) hot B) mild C) dry D) cold40. The best title for the passage might be_________.A) An Ideal Place for Shopping B) A City with the Best ClimateC) The World’s Best City to Live in D) The World’s Most Beautiful CityTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Terms and Conditions of EmploymentThese terms and conditions should be read before you sign your contract.Salary：Your starting salary is：$15，000.This is reviewed annually.Hours： work are eight hours a day，Monday through Friday. You will start work on Feb.21，2008.On the first morning，report to your line manager John Knight.Health and safety：Please read the safety regulations attached. If you have any questions，contact the health and safety officer，whose name is at the top of the regulation sheet. If you have health problems，please inform the SeniorNurse，Chris Thomas. If you cannot work because of illness，please telephone the factory.Annual leave：During your first year of employment you ale allowed twenty days’ leave. This should be arranged with your line manager.Overtime(加班) ：If you work more than forty hours a week，you will be paid at the current overtime rate. Your line manager will keep a record of the overtime you work. If you work on public holidays，you will be paid at the current rates. If you prefer，time can be taken instead of extra pay for public holidays and overtime.Clothing：The Supplies Department provides overalls(⼯作服) .Inform Supplies of your size two days before you need them. You can also order any other equipment you need for your job from Supplies.41. According to the contract，the salary of the employee_________.A) is paid weekly B) is adjusted every quarterC) is re-examined from year to year D) is fixed for the whole contract period42. If employees have any health problem，they should_________.A) telephone the factory B) inform the Senior NurseC) report to t11eir line manager D) contact the health and safety officer43. The line manager is responsible for____________.A) giving a pay raise B) signing a contractC) arranging annual leave D) helping with personal affairs44. If employees work on public holidays，usually they will get_________.A) extra days off B) extra moneyC) a pay raise D) paid holidays45. When they need overalls for their job，employees should inform the Supplies Department of_________.A) the size B) the colorC) the style D) the quantity答案：36-40:BCABC 41-45:CBCBATask 3Directions: The following is part of a job advertisement. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALISTNOTE：Please directly through this website，as well as emailing your resume as an attachment to us atresumes@/doc/56b184707e21af45b207a80a.htmlJOB DESCRIPTION:Establishes and satisfies highly challenging and complex information system security(ISS) requirements based upon the analysis of user，operational，policy，regulatory，and resource demands.Supports thedevelopment，implementation，and operation of ISS-enabling technologies, processes, and procedures into client systems and networks.Also requires an expert understanding of security policy advocated by the U.S Government including Department of Defense and other agencies，e.g.，Treasury，as well as commercial best security practices.EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields.REQUIRED SKILLS:ISS Policy，Procedures，and Planning，RACF，LAN，LIFE CYCLE，Microsoft NT，Network Security，Office Automation Tools.LOCATION:New Carrollton，Maryland or Falls Church, VirginiaCONTACT US AT:resumes@/doc/56b184707e21af45b207a80a.htmlU.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required for employment.A job advertisementPosition offered: -46-Responsibilities：to establish and satisfy -47- requirementsQualifications：1. -48- degree2.required skillsCitizenship required：US Citizenship or -49-Way of contact：by -50-答案：/doc/56b184707e21af45b207a80a.html rmation security specialist/doc/56b184707e21af45b207a80a.html rmation system security 48.bachelor's49.Permanet Resident status 50.e-mailTask 4Directions: The following is a list of terms for library signs. 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 the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A—reading，reference and copyingB—staff onlyC—closed shelves for undergraduatesD—information retrieval roomE—inter-library loanF—display＆reading room for new booksG—multi-media reading roomH—reference department officeI—novelty researchJ—lecture hallK—reading room for reference booksL—return depositM—reading roomN—title catalogueO—circulation for foreign booksP—card catalogueQ—periodicals and magazinesExamples： (O) 外⽂书刊借阅 (D) 信息检索室51.（）员⼯专⽤（）多媒体阅览室52.（）参考书阅览室（）中⽂社科图书阅览室53.（）报告厅（）书名⽬录54.（）卡⽚⽬录（）新书展阅室55.（）期刊杂志阅览（）馆际互借答案：51.B,G 52.K,M 53.J,N 54.P,F 55.Q,ETask 5Directions: The following is an agreement. 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. (Website) Visitor Agreement/doc/56b184707e21af45b207a80a.html is provided to you by Cox Texas Newspapers. This visitoragreement is legally binding(有约束⼒的) between you and us. Please read this visitor agreement；by using this service，you accept its terms. The Internet is a fast growing medium；we may change the terms of this agreement from time to time. By continuing to use the service after we post any such changes，you accept this agreement as modified.We reserve the fight to deny access to this website，or any service provided via this website，to anyone who violates(违反) this visitor agreement or who，in our judgment，interferes with the ability of others to enjoy this website，or infringes(侵犯) the fights of others.We invite you to send in your questions or comments about this website，or to any material you believe to be inaccurate. Please send such comments，including a copy of any material you wish to discuss to：Jim SmithGeneral Manager/doc/56b184707e21af45b207a80a.html305 South Congress AvenueAustin，Texas 78704Phone：(512) 912—2510Fax：(512) 912-2926 Or e—mail us.56. Who are the two parties to the agreement?The provider of the website and its __________________.57. What is meant if you go on using the service after changes in the agreement are posted?It means you have __________________the modification.58. What will happen if a visitor breaks this agreement?The visitor will be denied access to this__________________.59. What are visitors invited to do about this website?Send in their __________________about the website.60. What can visitors do when they find materials on the website inaccurate?They can send their comments to__________________.答案：56.visitors 57.accepted 58.website 59.questions or comments 60.Jim Smith/the general managerPart IV Translation -- English into ChineseDirections: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.61. professional hair—care products indicates that consumers are paying as much attention to their hair as to their skin.A) 专业护发产品的增加表明消费者既关⼼护发，也关⼼护肤。
大学英语-大学英语三级b级分类模拟题专项技能提高篇(一).doc
大学英语三级B级分类模拟题专项技能提高篇(-)Package holidays, covering a two weeks' stay in an attractive location, are increasingly popular, because they offer an inclusive price with few extras . Once you get to the airport, it's up to the tour operator to see that you get safely to your destination. Excursions, local entertainment, swimming, sunbathing, skiing—you name it—it's all arranged for you.In fact, there is no reason for you to bother to arrange anything yourselves . You make friends and have a good time, but there is very little chance that you will really get to know the local people. This is even less likely on a coach tour, when you spend almost your entire time traveling. Of course, there are carefully arranged stops for you to visit historic buildings and monuments, but you will probably be allowed only a brief stay overnight in some famous cities, with a polite reminder to be up and have breakfast early in time for the coach next morning. You may visit the beautiful, the historic, the ancient, but time is always at your elbow. There is also the added disadvantage of being obliged to spend your holiday with a group of people you have never met before, and you may not like and have no reasonable excuse for getting away from. As against this, it can be argued that for many people, particularly the lonely or elderly, the feeling of belonging to a group, although for a short period on holiday, is an added benefit. They can sit safely back in their seats and watch the world go by.1> When you go on a package holiday .A.there are not many additional chargesB.there is no charge for extrasC.flight times are arranged by the tour operatorD.your safe arrival is ensured2、On a coach tour it is often exhausting, because you .A.are so highly organizedB.are constantly on the moveC.don't like the other people on the tourD.don't get enough sleep3、The kind of people who go on these holidays .A.are too lazy to amuse themselvesB.expect the tour operator to amuse themC.find most of their needs suppliedD.have no contact with the local people4、For some people, traveling in an organized group .A.provides a sense of securityB.is their only opportunityC.is the only way they can get aboutD.helps them to understand themselves better5、All are added disadvantages except that .A.you know all the travelersB.you dislike the travelersC.you meet people you've never metD.you can't get away from those peopleThe fitness movement that began in the late 1960s and early 1970s centered around aerobic exercise. Millions of individuals became engaged in a variety of aerobic activities, and literally thousands of health spas developed around the country to capitalize on this emerging interest in fitness, particularly aerobic dancing for females. A number of fitness spas existed prior to this aerobic fitness movement, even a national chain with spas in most major cities . However, their focus was not on aerobics, but rather on weight-training programs designed to develop muscular mass, strength, and endurance in their primarily male enthusiasts . These fitness spas did not seem to benefit financially form the aerobic fitness movement to better health, since medical opinion suggested that weight-training programs offered few, if any, health benefits . In recent years, however, weight training has again become increasingly popular for males and for females. Many current programs focus not only on developing muscular strength and endurance but on aerobic fitness as well.12、According tolife for a achild is ifmuch isA.B.C.D.the second paragraph, the writer thinks thatchild is comparatively easy always lovedwhatever he does given to a child, heonly children are interested inAfter a child grows up, heA.B.C.D.will havehas to becan stillshould bemust do something in returnlifelittle time playingsuccessful in finding ask forhelp in time of trouble able totake care of himselfa jobHistorically, most physical-fitness tests have usually included measures ofmuscular strength and endurance, not for health-related reasons, but primarily because such fitness components have been related to performance in athletics. However, in recent years, evidence has shown that training programs designed primarily to improve muscular strength and endurance might also offer some health benefits as well. The American College of Sports Medicine now recommends that weight training be part of a total fitness program for healthy Americans. Increased participation in such training is one of the specific physical activity and fitness objectives of Healthy People 2000. National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives.6、The word "spas H in Para. 1 most probably refers to .A.sports activitiesB. places for physical exerciseC. recreation centersD. athletic training programs7、Early fitness spas were intended mainly for .A.the promotion of aerobic exerciseB.endurance and muscular developmentC.the improvement of women's figuresD.better performance in aerobic dancing8、What was the attitude of doctors towards weight training in health improvement?A.Positive. B . Indifferent. C . Negative. D . Cautious.9、People were given physical fitness tests in order to find outA.how well they could do in athleticsB.what their health condition was likeC.what kind of fitness center was suitable for themD.whether they were fit for aerobic exercise10、Recent studies have suggested that weight training .A.has become an essential part of people's lifeB.may well affect the health of the traineesC.will attract more people in the days to comeD.contributes to health improvement as wellHow often one hears children wishing they were grown up, and old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasure and its pains, and happiest person is one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.Childhood is a time when there are few tasks to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. In addition, life is always presenting new things to the child—things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well-known. But a child has his pains, he is not so free to do what he wishes to do, or being punished for what he has done wrong.When the young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents z he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has a good health, he can have the great happiness of building up forhimself his own position in society.13、Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A.People are often satisfied with their life.B.Life is less interesting for old people.C.Adults are freer to do what they want to do.D.Adults should no longer rely on others.14、The main idea of the passage is .A.life is not enjoyable since each age has some painsB.young men can have the greatest happiness if they work hardC.childhood is the most enjoyable time in one's lifeD.one is the happiest if he can make good use of each age in his life15、The paragraph following this passage will most probably discuss .A.examples of successful young menB.how to build up one's position in societyC.j oys and pains of old peopleD.what to do when one has problems in lifeVisitors exploring one of Britain's many historic buildings might expect to see beautiful obj ects and learn more about history. What they won' t expect is to meet one of the former residents, and to be able to talk to them about their life and times . But, don' t worry. Although many old buildings are said to be frequently visited by ghosts （幽灵）,these people are not ghosts at all.All across Britain historic sites will be brought to life by real people. They will be dressed in period costumes （clothes wore in an earlier time in history）and will recreate life as it was once lived at different times during Britain's history. Activities like these are called "living history"z and have become increasingly popular in recent years.An organization named English Heritage, which maintains historic buildings and sites across England, will organize over 500 living history events, ranging from reenactment （再次展现）of battles to traditional story-telling for children.The people who dress up in costumes and take part in these events come from all kinds of background. Some are trained actors, while others do it as a hobby. What they all have in common, however, is that they don' t simply "act". Instead, they learn about every aspect of period they are bringing to life—everything from the way people behaved to the way they spoke.16、What may a visitor expect to see in a "living history" activity?A.Historic events brought to life . B . Oldbuildings visited by ghosts .C. Beautiful objects.D. Local residents.17> One of the main purposes of English Heritage is to help visitors .A. to protect ancient buildingsB. to explore ancient battlefieldsC. to learn about British historyD. to meet former residents18、English Heritage will do all the following EXCEPT .A.taking care of historic buildingsB.keeping historic sites in good conditionanizing many living history eventsD.having all visitors dressed in costumes19、The people who take part in a "living history" event must .A.play roles like actorsB.have a common interestC.know everything about the period brought to lifeD.behave and speak the way the local residents do20、The best title for this passage should be .A. Exploring Historic SitesB. Tour in Britain TodayC. Experiencing HistoryD. 500 Living History EventsRainfall is one of the primary elements in climate and a factor of tremendous importance in the distribution of plant and animal life. Clouds contain huge numbers of tiny drops of moisture. Raindrops are formed when these tiny drops are enlarged, first by moisture from the surrounding air condensing on them and then by combining with other drops during their falling down. Raindrops vary in size from about 0.02 inches to as much as 0.33 inches in thunderstorms . From the time they leave the bottom of the cloud, they change into vapor and, if the cloud is high, the air warm and dry, and theraindrops small, so that they fall slowly, they may become vapor completely before they reach the earth.There are thousands of stations throughout the world where rainfall observations and records are made. Included in such records is the fall of snow, reduced to its equivalent in rain. Rainfall is measured in terms of （按照）inches z by means of a simple instrument or by more complex electricalor weighing devices placed where eddies （逆流）do not get in the way of the normal fail of the raindrops. In addition to the daily, monthly, and annual totals, the depth of individual rainfalls and their intensity and other related facts are recorded.21> Raindrops become the largest when .A. they leave the cloudB. they fall slowlyC. there is a thunderstormD. there is warm air22、It can be learned from Paragraph 1 that .A.raindrops vary in size with the air conditionsB.raindrops fall slowly in cool airC.rainfall differs in quantity from place to placeD.rainfall differs in quantity from year to year23> The word "equivalent" in Paragraph 2 most probably refers to .A.reasonable amount C. similar amountB.limited amount D. corresponding amount24、What is NOT included in rainfall records?A.other related facts C. the depth of rainfallB.the size of rainfall D. the intensity of rainfall25、This passage is mainly related to .A. rainfallB. raindropsC. thunderstormD. climate答案:1> A 2、B 3、D 4、A 5、A 6、 B 7、8、C 9、B 10、D 11> A 12、D 13、A 14、D 15、B 16、A 17、C 18、D 19、C 20、C 21、C 22、A 23、D 24、B 25、A。
大学英语三级A级(阅读理解)模拟试卷3(题后含答案及解析)
大学英语三级A级（阅读理解）模拟试卷3(题后含答案及解析) 题型有： 3. Reading ComprehensionPart III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as 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, and D. You should make the correct choice．Your boss holds your future prospects in his hands. Some bosses are hard to get along with. Some have excellent qualifications but no idea when it comes to dealing with people. Of course, not all bosses are like that. The relationship you have with your boss can be a major factor in determining your rise up the career ladder. Your boss is not only your leader, he is also the person best equipped to help you do the job you are paid to do. He can inform you of company direction that may affect your professional development. Your boss also needs you to perform at your best in order to accomplish his objectives. He needs your feedback in order to provide realistic and useful reports to upper management. But how does this help you establish a meaningful working relationship with your boss? The key is communication. Learn and understand his goals and priorities(优先的事). Observe and understand your boss’s work style. If he has not been clear with his expectations, ask! Likewise, ask for feedback and accept criticism gracefully. And if he understands that you do not view your job as just something to fill the hours between 9 and 5, he may be more likely to help you. In short, getting along with your boss requires getting to know his likes and dislikes and learning to work with his personality and management style.1．The main idea of the first paragraph is that _____.A．bosses are hard to deal withB．bosses have good characterC．bosses determine your career futureD．bosses must have similar personality正确答案：C解析：根据题目要求定位到第一段。
2023年大学英语三级考试a级考前模拟精选练习题3
大学英语三级考试a级考前模拟精选练习题(3)一、语法ⅠVocabulary and Structure1、By the end of this year Mr. Smith ________in our company for exactly three years.A.is workingB.has workedC.will workD.will have worked2、I think that the Great Wall is worth ____________hundreds of miles to visit.A.to travelB.travelingC.traveledD.travel3、The new staff didn’t know how to use the system _________I explained it to him yesterday.A.untilB.becauseC.ifD.since4、_____________is reported in the newspapers that the talks between the two companies have not made any progress.A.ThatB.WhatC.ItD.As5、__________by the failure of the project，the manager could hardly say a word.A.To be shockedB.ShockedC.Be shockedD.Shocking6、The first question we now discuss is _______ early tomorrow.A.whetherB.whereC.whatD.whom7、He was attending a meeting, ________he would have come to your party yesterday.A.unlessB.whenC.butD.or8、Enclosed you ________an application form that you are asked to fill out.A.will findB.findC.foundD.are finding9、The auto industry spends large amounts of money on marketing campaigns _________young adult customers.A.attractB.attractedC.to attractD.attracts10、The advertising company recently hired a designer ____________had once won a prize in a national contest.A.whoseB.whichC.whomD.who二、阅读理解一Reading ComprehensionAn ebook(also referred to as an electronic book，eBook，or e-book)is a digital version(版本)of a print book that you download and read. But if you want to read an ebook, you must have an Ebook Reader, which is a kind of free software used by your computer. Make sure you have installed the appropriate Reader before you download your ebook from the Internet. The software allows you to turn the words on the screen into the size you like. It also helps you turn pages and change your viewing options(计算机屏幕上的阅读选择). Ebooks are a fun alternative to regular books. You can download them to any computers and create your own library of hundreds of titles. If you load them onto your portable computer，you can take them with you when you travel. Some ebooks are even interactive! Best of all，when you order an ebook，there is no waiting and no shipping charges. The amount of time it takes to download your ebook depends on the speed of your connection and the size of your ebook.1、From this passage，we learn that an ebook___________.A.can be found in any libraryB.can be read directly from the InternetC.can be read by any one who has a computerD.can be read when special software is installed2、The Ebook Reader is used for___________.A.reading an ebook you’ve downloadedB.turning a print book into a digital versionC.downloading an ebook from the InternetD.copying an ebook onto a portable computer3、From this passage，we can learn that______________.A.you can read an ebook on a laptop when you travelB.you Can order an ebook using the Ebook ReaderC.the ebooks ordered have to be shipped to youD.it takes a lot of trouble reading an ebook4、Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.An ebook is ordered in print book is.B.The size of the words in an ebook cannot be changed.C.The downloading time is decided by the ebook’s size.D.There is less fun reading an ebook than a print book.5、The passage is mainly about_______________.A.a better way to download an EbookB.a new kind of book—the EbooksC.the new version of EbooksD.the fun of reading Ebooks三、阅读理解二Reading Comprehension2Check-in RequirementsPassengers and their baggage must be checked in at least 45 minutes before departure for domesticflights and 60 minutes for international flights. Government-issued photo identification is required for all passengers. Passengers traveling across any international boundary(边界)are responsible for obtaining all necessary travel documents. Passengers may be denied boarding if travel documents are not in order. When check-in requirements are not met，a passenger may be separated from his/her bag. Frontier Airlines will gladly hold the bag in the destination baggage service office for pick-up at the passenger’s convenience. Passengers must be at the gate 20 minutes before departure for boarding.Free Baggage Allowance for Each Ticketed PassengerFrontier Airlines，Inc. will accept，per ticketed passenger，two free checked bags not to exceed 62 inches and 50 pounds per piece—one carry—on bag and one personal item(purse，laptop，etc.).NOTE：A ticketed passenger may check one carry-on bag if it is within established limitations. All carry-on items must be put under a a shared overhead compartment(行李舱).Excessive(超重)Baggage ChargesAn excess charge will be made for each piece of baggage over the free allowance and for each piece of oversized or over-weight baggage.1、An international flight passenger should check in atleast____________.A.20 minutes before departureB.30 minutes before departureC.45 minutes before departureD.60 minutes before departure2、How much baggage is a ticketed passenger allowed free of charge?A.One piece.B.Two pieces.C.Three pieces.D.Four pieces.3、What will passengers have to do if their baggage is over the free allowance?A.To pay extra money.B.To carry it themselves.C.To ask for special permit.D.To drop the excessive item.4、This passage is probably taken from_________.A.an advertisement of an airlineB.a notice for airline passengersC.a schedule of an international flightD.an introduction to an airline company5、What is required of all domestic and international passengers for check-in?A.An invitation letter.B.A company’s job offer。
大学英语三级阅读训练试题集
大学英语三级阅读模拟试题集Model Test 1Passage OneSuppose you set your mind to work on the problem of how you would use your own eyes if you had 3 more days to see. If with the oncoming darkness of the 3rd night you knew that the sun would never rise for you again, how would you spend those 3 precious days? What would you most want to let your gaze rest upon?I, naturally, should want most to see the things which have become dear to me through my years of darkness. You, too, would want to let your eyes rest long on the things that have become dear to you so that you could take the memory of them with you in the night that loomed (降临) before you.I should want to see the people whose kindness and gentleness and companionship have made my life worth living. First I should like to gaze long upon the face of my teacher, Mrs. Anne Sullivan Macy, who came to me when I was a child and opened the outer world to me. I should want not merely the outline of her face, so that I could cherish it in my memory, but to study that face and find in it the living evidence of the sympathetic tenderness and patience with which she accomplished the difficult task of my education.I should like to see in her eyes that strength of character which has enabled her to stand firm in the face of difficulties, and that compassion for all humanity which she has revealed to me so often.Oh, the things that I should see if I had the power of sight for just 3 days!1.What can be inferred from the 2nd paragraph?A. the author is a deafB. the author is a blind personC. Mrs. Anne Sullivan is a deafD. Mrs. Anne Sullivan is a blind person2.According to the passage, Mrs. Anne Sullivan Macy _____.A. failed to make the author’s life meaningfulB. was quite successful in educating the authorC. showed much impatience with the authorD. didn’t believe that the author was able to learn a lot3.The following have made the author’s life worth living EXCEPT _____ accordingto the passage.A. kindnessB. gentlenessC. companionshipD. ambition4.The word “compassion” is closest in meaning to _____.A. companionB. affectionC. strengthD. determination5.What does the author want to convey to us in the passage?A. there are only 3 days for her to see the worldB. she is longing for many things which are dear to herC. Mrs. Anne Sullivan plays a very important role in her lifeD. she lives quite a different life from othersPassage TwoBritish university entrants (新学员) expect to be provided with washing machines and dryers in their rooms, and even car parking spaces, a survey has found. Students are also less prepared to tolerate poor quality living conditions than their predecessors, says the survey by British polling organization Mori.More than 1,000 full-time undergraduates and postgraduates from 21 universities across the UK were surveyed for the research. It shows that location is the key factor in choosing accommodation for students ----- nearly half of those interviewed said that being close to their place of study was the most important factor in their choice. Cost came second, with evidence that many parents foot the bills for their children’s rent. The survey also shows that students are no longer prepared to carry bags of washing to the nearest launderette (自动洗衣店). These newcomers expect washers and dryers to be provided with their accommodation. The study also highlights those things today’s students expect as standard ----- communal (公共的) areas to cleaned regularly, utility bills to be included, even private car parking space to be included.Separate finding from the UK’s National Union of Students published earlier this year show more than half of students in private rented accommodation are living in unsatisfactory conditions.6.Who are the subjects of the survey?A. some oversea students in UKB. some undergraduates and postgraduates in UK universitiesC. some graduates in UK universitiesD. some British students in other countries7.What kind of accommodation is the most attractive to students according to thesurvey by British polling organization Mori?A. an apartment near their universitiesB. a cheap house far way from their universitiesC. an apartment with car parking spaceD. an apartment with washing machines8.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. the survey described in the passage is conducted by UK’s National Union of StudentsB. most of the subjects are from universities in LondonC. most college students pay the rent by themselvesD. students think that communal areas should be cleaned regularly by cleaners rather than themselves9.According to the passage, the choice of accommodation is influenced by thefollowing factors EXCEPT _____.A. convenienceB. comfortC. low rentsD. weather10.What does the survey indicate?A. UK university students are increasingly satisfied with their living conditionsB.UK university students are less and less energetic C. UK university students demand higher qualities of their living conditions D. UK university students pay less and less attention to their studiesPassage ThreeVoters in California will decide Tuesday whether to remove Governor Gray Davis from office. If he is recalled (罢免), public opinion studies show the leading candidate to replace him is actor Arnold Schwarzenegger.Yet the two men are not really opponents on the ballot (投票选举) Tuesday. Mister Davis is the only name on the first question. Voters are asked to decide if the governor should stay in office or be recalled. He needs fifty-percent of the votes plus one to stay. The second question asks voters who support the recall to choose a replacement. 135 candidates are lists. One of them is Mister Schwarzenegger. Another is Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante. He is considered the leading Democratic candidate. If Mister Davis is recalled, the candidate with the most votes will become governor. Republicans worry that another Republican on the ballot, state Senator Tom McClintock, could take votes away from Mister Schwarzenegger. Mister McClintock, however, was refusing to withdraw. Republican Congressman Darryl Issa financed the recall effort. He said he would urge people to vote “no”on the recall unless one of the Republicans withdrew to avoid splitting the vote.Opinion studies show that a majority of Californians want to recall Governor Davis. Many people say they are unhappy with the way he has dealt with a budget crisis. Critics of the recall effort say it is an undemocratic way to try to remove an elected governor from office. Mister Davis is in his second term. He says the recall is a Republican effort to seize power in California and possibly other states.18 of the 50 states permit special elections to recall the governor. 6 of those states say the governor must be guilty of some wrongdoing. California is not one of them. It has some of the easiest rules for recall elections.11.According to public opinion studies, who is most likely to replace Governor GrayDavis as the new governor?A. Arnold SchwarzeneggerB. Cruz BustamanteC. Tom McClintockD. Darryl Issa12.What is the main reason for removing Governor Gray Davis from office accordingto the passage?A. he is not good at getting along with othersB. he is not very politically influentialC. he is unable to cope with the budget crisis satisfactorilyD. the Republican wants to seize power in California13.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. if Mister Davis is recalled, the candidate needs fifty-percent of the votes plus one to be the governorB. Darryl Issa argues the Governor Gray Davis should stay in officeC. Gray Davis has been the governor of California for less than 3 yearsD. any Republican candidate to replace Gray Davis may split votes from Arnold Schwarzenegger14.What may be inferred from the passage?A. most US states permit special elections to recall the governorB. in California, special elections to recall the governor is permitted only when the governor is guilty of some wrongdoingC. Arnold Schwarzenegger is sure to win the electionD. the election to recall the governor is actively supported by the Republican15.What is the author’s attitude in talking about the election to replace the governor?A. criticalB. objectiveC. approvingD. arbitraryModel Test 2Passage OneThe International Monetary Fund has agreed to help Argentina refinance some of its debt. Argentine President Nestor Kirchner announced the deal Wednesday in Buenos Aires. The agreement is designed to help the country recover from its worst economic crisis. The three-year agreement will refinance 21,000 million dollars of debt owed to international lenders. This includes more than 12,000 million dollars owed to the IMF. Most of the rest is owed to the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. The agreement needs official approval by the IMF board which meets in Dubai on September 19th.Officials had criticized the IMF’s demands in return for the aid program. The IMF had demanded that Argentina pay private banks for money lost during the economic crisis at the end of 2001. The crisis led the government to devalue (贬值) the peso (比索). The IMF had also demanded that Argentina permit private utility companies to increase their rates. The agreement does not include either of these demands.IMF Managing Director Horst Koehler said the agreement is designed to help Argentina meet goals for growth, employment and social equity (平等). He said it also would help the country’s banking system and increase lending needed to support recovery.The country’s economic troubles were largely caused by too much spending by the government. The crisis in December of 2001 deepened a recession.Argentines are still dealing with the crisis. Half of the country’s 36 million people are poor. And there are few jobs. Many Argentines blame dishonest government officials for the problems.1.Among the 21,000 million dollars of debt that the three-year agreement willrefinance, whom most of them are owed to?A. the United StatesB. the International Monetary FundC. the World BankD. the Inter-American Development Bank2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. all the debt Argentina owes is 21,000,000,000 dollarsB. IMF’s original demand s are included in the agreementC. this agreement will take effect at least after September 19thD. the money IMF lends to Argentina is mainly used for government spending3.Why had the IMF demanded that Argentina pay private banks for money accordingto the passage?A. the devaluation of the peso during the economic crisis brought a great loss to the private banksB. the Argentina government owed the private banks a lot of moneyC. these private banks are subsidiaries of the IMFD. the gain in the value of peso caused a lot of trouble to the private banks4.What led to Argentina’s economic crisis according to the passage?A. the bankruptcy of some private banks in the countryB. the sharp increase of unemploymentC. the lack of help from the IMF beforeD. too much government spending5.What can be inferred from the passage?A. the Argentina government has overcome the economic crisisB. half of the country’s citizen are unemployedC. government officials are not responsible for the economic crisisD. the Argentina’s banking system is greatly influenced during the economic crisisPassage TwoThe former first lady and now New York Senator, Hillary Rodham Clinton, has written a book about her 8 years in the White House. It is being released with a great deal of public fanfare (虚张声势的宣传). The book reveals details about the notorious Monica Lewinsky scandal (丑闻) involving her husband, President Clinton.In Living History, the wife of former President Clinton recounts (叙述) the moment when Mr. Clinton informed her that he had, in fact, had what he called “a relationship that was not appropriate” with Miss Lewinsky, then a White House intern (实习生). She writes, “I could hardly breathe. Gulping for air, I started crying and yelling at him. What do you mean? What are you saying? Why did you lie to me? I was furious and getting more so by the second. He just stood there saying over and over again, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I was trying to protect you and Chelsea, referring to their daughter.”Mrs. Clinton says she hopes that people will read the book for more than intimate details of her troubled marriage. “It’s a pretty long book, and it’s about my life, and it’s aboutall of the issues that I’ve worked on, particularly on behalf of women and children, and things that I’ve cared about literally since I was a little girl,” she said. “I think it will give people more insight and, perhaps, answer questions. It’s also my story.”Publisher Simon & Schuster paid Senator Clinton $8 million for the 560-page book, and has ordered an unusually large first printing of one-million copies. Publishing rights to the book already have been sold in 16 countries.6.What appeals to the readers most in the book Living History according to thepassage?A. Hillary’s 8 years in the White HouseB. Hillary’s troubled marriageC. the issues that Hillary have worked onD. Hillary’s life as a senator7.The word “notorious” is closest in meaning to _____.A. well-knownB. unheard-ofC. surprisingD. amusing8.Which of the following can best describe Hillary’s reaction when Mr. Clinton toldher his inappropriate relationship with Miss Lewinsky?A. indifferentB. calmC. angryD. astonished9.What is Hillary’s comment on her own book?A. it is more than interestingB. it can meet the need of people to know about other’s intimacyC. it is an academic bookD. the language of the book is beautiful10.What CANNOT be inferred from the passage?A. Living History is expected to sell wellB. Living History will be published beyond AmericaC. Mrs. Clinton is well paid for the book Living HistoryD. Mr. Clinton is a responsible husbandPassage ThreeThe Library of Congress is America’s national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, popular publications and letters of historical interest. It also has maps, photographs, art prints, movies, sound recordings and musical instruments. Altogether, it has more than 100 million objects.The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for government holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is permitted to take books out of the building.The Library of Congress was established in 1800. It started with 11 boxes of books in one room of the Capitol building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about 3,000 books. They were all destroyed that year when the Capitol was burned during America’s war with Britain. To help rebuild the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jefferson. Mister Jefferson’s collection included 7,000 books in 7 languages. In 1897, the Library moved into its own building, across the street from the Capitol. Today,3 buildings hold the library’s collection.The Library of Congress provides books and materials to the United States Congress. It also lends book to other American libraries, government agencies and foreign libraries. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. Anyone who wants copyright protection fro a publication in the United States must send 2 copies to the library. This means the Library of Congress receives almost everything that is published in the United States.11.According to the passage, what was the Library of Congress in the very beginning?A. a private libraryB. a reading room in the Capitol buildingC. a school libraryD. a library with 3 buildings to hold its collection12.When did America’s war with Britain probably break out?A. around 1800B. around 1814C. around 1897D. around 190113.Which of the following statements about the Library of Congress is TRUEaccording to the passage?A. the Library of Congress has more than 100 million booksB. as other libraries, readers can borrow books out from the Library of CongressC. the Library of Congress is open to the public only except for government holidaysD. the Library of Congress was once destroyed in a fire14.According to the passage, the Library of Congress can get its materials in thefollowing way EXCEPT _____.A. by buying some of its booksB. by getting some books as gifts from othersC. through its copyright officeD. by borrowing books from other agencies15.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. the History of the Library of CongressB. the Function of the Library of CongressC. an Introduction to the Library of CongressD. the Significance of the Library of CongressModel Test 3Passage OneScientists say the corona (冠状物) virus, now identified as the cause of SARS, is part of the same family of viruses that causes the common cold. But they say it is part of a distinct sub-group of corona viruses that do not have the same properties as the ordinary cold.World Health Organization virologist (病毒学家) Klaus Stohr said that with the identification of this corona virus, it could now be possible to develop more specific diagnostic tests for the disease.“Now the research can be focused on this virus. The research will help us to developnew drugs,”he said. “Now we can focus on one pathogen (病原体) which ahs been sequenced, which provides additional information for the development of tests. Now, one can perhaps think about a vaccine (疫苗) if need be. We are still, I think, optimistic that we can control the disease with the measures which have been implemented.”SARS is spread by droplets through close personal contact. Symptoms include high fever, a dry cough and shortness of breath. About 4% of its victims die. The scientists say this virus has long existed in nature, but it has never been seen in humans before. They say a new genetic sequencing of the SARS virus proves conclusively that it came from animals. A scientist at the US Center for Disease Control, James Le Duc, says this is the first experience scientists have with this virus. “Therefore,” he says, “a lot remains unknown. So, I think it would be premature to suggest we are near the end of this outbreak.”1.What is now identified as the cause of SARS according to the passage?A. the virus that causes the common coldB. the virus that is completely different from the virus that causes ordinary coldsC. the virus that has never been tested in humans beforeD. the virus that has never existed before2.Which of the following in NOT the significance of the successful identification ofthe cause of SARS?A. more specific diagnostic tests for the disease are likely to be developedB. the control of SARS becomes very easyC. it will help us to develop new medicinesD. the research of a vaccine for SARS can be started3.What backs up the conclusion that the SARS virus came from animals?A. the genetic analysis of the SARS virusB. the account of SARS patientsC. the fact that some animals are found to have died of SARSD. the fact that all of the diseases human beings suffer are spread through animals4.Which of the following statements about SARS is TRUE according to the passage?A. a person who suffers from high fever, dry cough and shortness of breath is sure to be infected with SARSB. scientists have a lot of experience in dealing with the SARS virusC. most of the SARS patients will die within 5 weeksD. the SARS virus is still a little mysterious to the scientists5.The word “symptom” can be best replaced by _____.A. diseaseB. signC. testD. troublePassage TwoSweden, Britain and Denmark are the only members of the 15 nation European Union that do not use the euro (欧元). Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen says the result of the Swedish vote will have no effect on his plans to decide by early next year on whether to call a new referendum (公民投票) on the euro. Denmark voted no in2000.British Labor Party member Chris Bryant, who is chairman of the Labor Movement for Europe, says that more than half of Britain’s trade is with Europe, and he hopes Britain will be joining the euro as soon as possible. British Prime Minister Tony Blair had said previously his government is committed in principle to joining the euro, provided that economic conditions are right.In Sweden, meanwhile, euro opponents have hail ed the defeat of the single currency. The leader of the Left Party, Ulla Hoffman, said the people have made it clear democracy comes from the bottom, not from above. The Left Party, along with the environmentalist Greens, fought against the euro. But Prime Mimister Goran Persson, who led the movement for the euro, said Sweden would have worse opportunities without the common currency in the long term.Euro supporters say it would have improved trade with the 12-nation zone that uses the euro, and that a no vote would leave Sweden without a voice in EU economic decisions. Critics said the euro would mean higher prices and less money for Sweden’s cradle-to-grave welfare state.6.Among the following persons, who is a euro opponent according to the passage?A. Chris BryantB. Tony BlairC. Ulla HoffmanD. Goran Persson7.What does a yes vote of common currency mean in the opponents’ eyes?A. Sweden will have worse opportunitiesB. Sweden will have a strong voice in EU economic decisionsC. it is a democracyD. it will endanger Sweden’s cradle-to-grave welfare state8.Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage?A. Environmentalist Greens opposes to common currencyB. Denmark has decided to call a new referendum on the euroC. UK is very likely to join the euro if her economic conditions are goodD. most members of the European Union use the euro9.The word “hail” is closest in meaning to _____.A. cheer forB. feel uncomfortable forC. feel worried aboutD. analyze10.What is the author’s tone in the passage?A. ironicB. objectiveC. indifferentD. disapprovingPassage ThreeA United Nations report is sounding an alarm on the state of the earth’s natural resources, in advance of this month’s UN-sponsored sustainable development summit in Johannesburg.The report says sea levels rose and forests were destroyed at unprecedented (前所未有的) rates during the last decade. It notes that more than 40 percent of the world’spopulation ----- 2 billion people ----- now face water shortages. And it predicts that with the global population expected to increase from 6 billion to 8 billion people over the next 25 years, further environmental stress is expected. UN Under-secretary General Nitin Desai says the most important message in the report is that the world’s environmental crises are interrelated. As an example. He cites the “Asian Brown Cloud”, a “poisonous cocktail” of particulate (微粒的) matter, chemicals, and various aerosols (浮质), currently hanging over a vast area of southeast Asia.“Here you have a situation which arises because of the unsustainable way energy is used in this region, which is leading to these problems which impact on agriculture, on water, on health,” said Mr. Desai. “If you really want to address water, agriculture and health, you have to address energy. You can’t reduce poverty unless you also address land and water. You can’t improve children’s health without addressing water and sanitation (卫生) and air quality.”Mr. Desai, who will lead the Earth Summit, says that governments must form specific partnerships to reduce threats in 5 areas: water, energy, agriculture, biodiversity and health.11.When is the UN report mentioned in the passage released?A. at the sustainable development summitB. before the Earth SummitC. after the sustainable development summitD. last year12.“Asian Brown Cloud” is used as an example to show that _____.A. environmental protection needs cooperationB. Asia is the most polluted area in the worldC. air pollution in Asia is very seriousD. travelers are warned not to visit Asia13.What results in the problems concerning agriculture, water and health according tothe passage?A. the rising sea levelB. the conflicts around the worldC. the improved living standardD. the unsustainable way energy is used14.What does the word “address” mean?A. speak toB. make a formal speech toC. deal withD. make use of15.What can be inferred from the passage?A. natural resource shortage will be a great problem in the futureB. poverty can be reduced by increasing productionC. sustainable development is impossibleD. southeast Asia is the most polluted area in the worldModel Test 4Passage OneThe human form of mad cow disease, an incurable, brain-wasting illness that’s killedmore than 100 people in Britain, has claimed its first Canadian victim. Canadian health officials confirmed Thursday that the unidentified man died sometime this summer. The man, who lived in the western province of Saskatchewan, contracted the disease from eating contaminated (污染的) meat while traveling in Britain.Dr. Antonio Giulivi, an official with the government agency Health Canada, quickly moved to calm fears by assuring the public the disease had not entered the Canadian food supply.The variant of the cow-killing illness, known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, is believed to be caused when ground parts of diseased cattle are mixed into cattle feed and those cows are turned into processed meats for human consumption. Though the disease cannot be confirmed until an autopsy (尸体解剖) is performed on the dead brain, symptoms of human infection include uncontrolled shaking, dementia (痴呆) and finally paralysis (瘫痪).But while government officials insisted safeguards are in place to keep the disease out of Canadian meat, warnings were issued to 71 patients at the hospital where the infected man was treated before his illness was identified. Those patients had been treated with the same medical instruments used on the diseased man. Though the instruments were cleaned and disinfected (消毒), officials said a theoretical possibility remains that those people could have been infected.News of the death initially sent Canadian restaurant stocks into a tailspin (直线下降), but most of them recovered by the end of the trading session.1.Where is the Canadian supposed to contact mad cow disease?A. in SaskatchewanB. in BritainC. in CanadaD. not mentioned2.Which part of the body does the mad cow disease mainly affect?A. handsB. legsC. brainD. liver3.Why did the Canadian government issue warnings to 71 patients?A. they ever used the same medical instruments with the first Canadian victimB. they were intimate relatives of the first Canadian victimC. they had ever traveled to BritainD. they were supposed to have contacted mad cow disease4.What did Health Canada do after the mad cow disease infected a Canadian?A. Health Canada concealed the truth by all meansB. Health Canada tried to remove public fearC. Health Canada succeeded in curing the victimD. Health Canada tried to find ways to cure the disease5.What can be inferred from the passage?A. the news of the mad cow disease death has no effect on Canadian economyB. we can decide whether a person contract mad cow disease by the symptoms of uncontrolled shaking, dementia and paralysisC. some cows in Canada contracted。
大学英语(1)模拟试题三
《大学英语（一）》模拟试题三第一部分：交际用语（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）此部分共有5个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并用铅笔将答案题卡上的相应字母涂黑。
示例[A] [B] [C] [D]1. —C—I'm fond of pop music.A. Do you like music?B. Rock and roll is fun.C. What kind of music do you like?D. How about if we enjoy classical music?2. — Hi, David. How's it going?— ____A ___— Not bad.A. It's OK. How about you?B. Going well.C. Not bad.D. I am fine, thank you.3. — I believe the cleaning has been done before we arrive.— ___ C ____A. Yes, it is impossible.B. No, it can't be true.C. Who knows!D. No, they couldn't.4. — Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Lisa Cox.— ___B___A. It's an honor.B. Pleased to meet you.C. I feel very lucky.D. It's my pleasure.5. — ___A __— I'm very worried about my oral English test.A. Why are you so depressed?B. Why are you so excited?C. What are you doing?D. Did you do well in your English test?第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）此部分共有4篇短文，每篇短文后有5个问题。
英语三级考试试题
英语三级考试试题Part I: Reading Comprehension (阅读理解)Directions: In this part, you are going to read certain materials and answer some questions. English materials will be provided, and all the questions and answers will also be in English.Passage 1According to the passage, what are the main causes of air pollution in big cities?A. Industrial emissions and traffic congestionB. Rapid urbanization and population growthC. Agricultural activities and construction workD. Deforestation and waste incinerationPassage 2What is the main idea of the passage?A. The benefits of regular exercise for physical healthB. The importance of a balanced diet for mental well-beingC. The connection between sleep quality and cognitive functionD. The impact of stress management on overall wellnessPassage 3Which option best describes the author's opinion on renewable energy?A. It is costly and inefficient compared to traditional sources.B. It is the most sustainable solution for future energy needs.C. It lacks government support and investment opportunities.D. It has limited potential to replace fossil fuels entirely.Part II: Listening Comprehension (听力理解)Directions: In this part, you are going to listen to some recordings and answer questions based on what you hear. Make sure you listen carefully and pay attention to key details.Recording 1What is the speaker's main reason for wanting to travel to Japan?A. To experience the country's rich history and cultureB. To study abroad at a prestigious universityC. To attend a traditional Japanese tea ceremonyD. To explore the natural beauty of Mount FujiRecording 2What does the speaker suggest as a solution to the current traffic congestion problem?A. Implementing stricter traffic laws and regulationsB. Building additional highways and express lanesC. Promoting public transportation and carpoolingD. Encouraging more people to walk or ride bicyclesRecording 3What is the speaker's overall opinion on the new company policy?A. It will improve employee morale and productivityB. It lacks consideration for work-life balanceC. It is likely to result in increased turnover ratesD. It reflects the company's commitment to sustainabilityPart III: Writing (写作)Directions: In this part, you are required to write an essay on the given topic. Your response should be clear, well-organized, and demonstrate your ability to express ideas effectively in written English.Topic: The Impact of Social Media on SocietyIn recent years, social media platforms have become increasingly influential in shaping modern culture and communication. Discuss the positive and negative effects of social media on society as a whole. Provide examples to support your arguments and suggest ways to mitigate the negative impacts while maximizing the benefits of social media for individuals and communities.Remember to use appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures to convey your ideas effectively. Your essay should be logically structured and free of grammatical errors. Aim for clarity and coherence in your writing to present a compelling argument on the topic.Good luck!。
英语三级试题
英语三级试题一、阅读理解阅读理解一Recently, more and more people prefer to have pets. They think pets are their friends and they can share their troubles and happiness with pets. People have more opportunities to meet new friends through pets. Some people even go to pet parties to meet people who have the same hobbies.However, some people don’t agree with this idea. Theythink having pets is a waste of time and money. Besides, they are easily disturbed by pets.What do you think of having pets? Why? Write at least 60 words.题目分析这篇文章是一篇阅读理解题目。
文章讲述了近年来越来越多的人喜欢养宠物，认为宠物是他们的朋友，可以与宠物分享困难和快乐。
一些人甚至会参加宠物聚会，认识有相同兴趣的人。
然而，也有人不同意这种观点，认为养宠物浪费时间和金钱，并且受到宠物的干扰。
题目要求写出自己对养宠物的看法，至少60个单词。
I think having pets is a wonderful idea. Pets can bring joy and companionship to our lives. They are always there for us, ready to listen and provide comfort. Pets can also help us meet new people and form new friendships. For example, when I take my dog for a walk, I often meet other dog owners in the park and we start chatting. It’s a great way to socialize and expand our social network. Of course, taking care of pets requires time and money, but the benefits they bring far outweigh the costs.In conclusion, having pets is not a waste of time and money, but a valuable experience that enriches our lives. Therefore, I strongly support the idea of having pets.二、写作学习英语有很多好处。
大学英语三级考试模拟试题及答案
大学英语三级考试模拟试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）Section A1. What is the man going to do this weekend?A) Go to a party.B) Visit his parents.C) Work on a project.2. Why does the woman suggest going to the library?A) To find a quiet place to study.B) To return some books.C) To borrow some new books.(Answers: 1. B, 2. A)Section BListen to the conversation and answer the following question:3. What is the main topic of the conversation?A) Travel plans.B) Job interviews.C) A new course.4. What does the man think about the woman's idea?A) He agrees with it.B) He is unsure.C) He disagrees.(Answers: 3. C, 4. A)二、阅读理解（共30分）Passage 1In recent years, the popularity of online learning has surged. Many students find the flexibility of online courses appealing, as they can study at their own pace and on their own schedule.Questions:5. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The drawbacks of online learning.B) The benefits of online learning.C) The history of online learning.6. Why do students prefer online learning?A) It is more structured.B) It offers more flexibility.C) It is less expensive.(Answers: 5. B, 6. B)Passage 2The environmental impact of single-use plastics has become amajor concern worldwide. Many countries have started to implement policies to reduce plastic waste, such as banning plastic bags and encouraging the use of reusable alternatives.Questions:7. What is the focus of the passage?A) The benefits of single-use plastics.B) The environmental impact of single-use plastics.C) The economic impact of plastic bans.8. What action are countries taking to address the issue?A) Ignoring the problem.B) Encouraging the use of plastics.C) Implementing policies to reduce plastic waste.(Answers: 7. B, 8. C)三、词汇与语法（共20分）Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence.9. The company has been ________ a new product line for the past six months.A) developingB) discoveringC) manufacturing10. Despite the heavy rain, they ________ the concert.A) attendedB) missedC) postponed(Answers: 9. A, 10. A)四、完形填空（共15分）[A passage with 10 blanks to be filled with the appropriate word from the options provided.]Example:... He was always the first one to arrive at work and the last one to leave. His dedication was ________.A) remarkableB) ordinaryC) insufficient(Answer: A)五、翻译（共15分）Translate the following sentences from English to Chinese.11. The rapid development of technology has changed the way we live and work.12. It is important to maintain a balance between work and leisure.(Answers:11. 技术的快速发展改变了我们生活和工作的方式。
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Directions: 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 make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the center.Packaging is a very important form of advertising.A package can sometimes motivate people to buy products. For example, a little child might ask for a breakfast food contained in a box with a picture of aTV character. The child is more interested in the picturethan in breakfast food. Pictures for children to color orcut out, games printed on a package, or a small gift inside a box also motivate many children to buy products - or to ask their parents to buy for them.Some packages suggest that a buyer will get something for nothing. Food products sold in reusablecontainers are examples of this. Although a similar product in plain container might cost less, people often prefer to buy the product in a reusable glass ordish, because they believe the container is free.1 / 6However, the cost of the container is added to the costof the product.The size of a package also motivates a buyer. Maybe the package has“ Economy Size”or“ Family Size”printed on it. This suggests that the larger size has themost product for the least money.But that is not always true. To find it out, a buyer has to know how theproduct is sold and the price of the basic unit.The information on the package should provide some answers. But the important thing for any buyerto remember is that a package is often an advertisement. The words and pictures do not tell thewhole story. Only the product inside can do that.36. “ A buyer will get something for nothing” in paragraph 2 may probably mean ________.A) a buyer will not get what he pays forB)a buyer will get more than what he pays forC)a buyer will get something useful free of chargeD)a buyer will get more but pay less37. From the pasage we know the buyer pays more attention to ________.A) the size of a container2 / 6B)a container with attractive pictureC)a well-designed containerD)a plain container with low cost38. What suggestion does the writer give in the passage?A)It's not good to buy the product which is soldin a glass or dish.B) The quality of a container has nothing to do with the quality of the product.C)The best choice for a buyer is to buy a productin a plain package.D)A buyer should buy what he needs most rather than a well-designed package.39. Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the passage?A)In fact glasses or dishes used for packaging do not cost money at all.B)“ Family Size ”printed on the package means that it is rather economic.C)To a child, even to an adult, the form is farmore important than the content.D)Words and pictures written on the package are3 / 6thought to be an advertisement.40.What do you think is the best title for the passage?A)How to Package a Product.B)How to Make an Advertisement.C)How to Sell Product.D)How to Attract More Buyers.参考译文包装是广告的一个非常重要的部分。
一个好的包装有时会促使人们购买某种产品，例如，一个小孩子可能会因为包装盒子上印有一个电视演员的图片而要买那份早餐食品，小孩子对图片的兴趣远远大于他对早餐的兴趣。
一些供小孩子涂色或者剪切的图片，包装上印刷的游戏，盒子中装着的小礼物同样会促使许多小孩购买产品——或者叫他们的父母为他们买。
有些包装显示，有的购买者买一件东西，却什么也不图。
那些包装在可重复使用的容器中的食物产品就是例证。
尽管装在一个普通容器中的同样的产品价钱要低一些，但是，因为人们认为包装是免费的，所以他们通常还是更喜欢购买装在可重复利用的玻璃器皿中的产品。
然而，包装的成本是计算在产品的成本中的。
包装的尺寸同样也会促使人购买。
包装上可能印有“经4 / 6济型”或者“家庭型”，这表明大号的包装产品最多，而价格最低。
但是事实上这并不总是对的，要看是否真是这样，买者要知道该产品是怎么出售的，每单位卖多少钱。
包装上的信息应该可以提供一些答案。
但是对于任何一个买家来说，最重要的事情是要记住，包装就是广告。
包装上的词和图片并不是事情的全部，只有里面的产品才是。
答案及精解36 ．【答案精解】 A 。
推理题。
这句话的意思是“有的购买者买一件东西，却什么也不图。
”隐藏的意思是他们只看包装不看实物，是物非所值的购物方式。
只有选项 A 是表达的这种意思，其他几个选项意思近似。
37 ．【答案精解】C。
推理题。
整篇文章讲的是包装就是广告。
包装诱惑人进行购买，为什么人们会购买呢，主要是因为人们对好的包装感兴趣，通常认为他们是免费的。
38 ．【答案精解】 D 。
推理题。
最后一段，作者提示读者The words and pictures do not tell the wholestory．Only the product inside Call do that．也就是说不要太相信广告词和图，要看产品本身。
39 ．【答案精解】A。
判断题。
第二段最后一句However，the cost of the container is added to the cost of theproduct，说明所有包装的成本都是算入产品价格的，选项A说包装的玻璃碟子不花钱，这是不正确的。
5 / 640 ．【答案精解】 A 。
主旨题。
本文是讲包装让购物者产生购物冲动的问题，它包含了两层意思，一是对于消费者来说，要注意不要只看包装不看内容；二是对于卖家来说，就是要注意如何包装产品了。
因此 A 更符合这篇文章的标题。
6 / 6。