2014年12月大学英语三级(A级)真题试卷

2014年12月大学英语三级（A级）真题试卷
1．
A．Production
planning.
B．Public
relations.
C．Financial
affairs.
D．Import and
Export.
2．
A．More workers are needed.
B．Advertising costs more.
C．Workers' salaries are higher.
D．Raw materials are more expensive.
3．
A．To look for a dream job.
B．To continue his study.
C．To find a chance to do
business.
D．To visit his friends.
4．
A．He is suitable for the
job.
B．He is good at
programming.
C．He is nice and kind.
D．He finds the job
difficult.
5．
A．Buyer and seller.
B．Interviewer and
interviewee.
C．Doctor and nurse.
D．Shop assistant and
customer.
Section B
Directions: 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．Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times．W
6．
A．He was too busy.
B．He got a new offer.
C．His company has closed down.
D．His company has moved away.
7．
A．To move to another
city.
B．To do social work.
C．To have his own business.
D．To go to study
abroad.
8．
A．The chief
engineer.
B．The sales manager.
C．The office
secretary.
D．The manager
assistant.
9．
A．He's attending a meeting.
B．He's giving a lecture.
C．He's speaking on another
phone.
D．He's away on a business
trip.
10．
A．Telling him to meet
tomorrow.
B．Telling him to send a
sample.
C．Asking him to attend a
party.
D．Asking him to call back.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It's my honor to be the guide to show you around our company.First of all, I'll introduce our factory to you.
Our company【B1】______in the 1980s.We mainly produce
electronic goods and export them all over the world.We【B2】
______of about US$80 million last year, and our business is growing steadily.We now have offices in Asia, North America and Europe, with about 150 employees, and we are working gladly to【B3】
______of our customers.In order to further develop our overseas market, we need more agents to【B4】______our products.
I hope you will【B5】______doing business with us.
Thank you!
Section D
Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages．You will hear a recorded passage．After that you will hear five questions．Both the passage and the questions will be read two times．When you hear a question，you should
16． What did the speaker talk about last time? The______of an oral
17． What does the speaker want to talk about today? The______of a
18． What does a typical presentation consist of? The
19． Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part, according to the speaker? Because it is the______to your
20． What is the role an effective beginning can play in your
to make sure of the potential of the market.
A．
many
B．
much
C．
more
D．
most
22． As long as you keep on______hard, you'll get promoted sooner or later.
A．work
B．be
working
C．worked
D．workin
g
23． There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK, 99% of______are small businesses.
A．w
hich
B．t
hat
C．w
hose
D．i
t
24． ______by all the team members, they finally got the big project for their company.
A．To be
supported
B．Having
supported
C．Supporting
D．Supported
25． This article tells the readers______they can look for in an employee's abilities.
A．t
hat
B．w
hat
C．w
hich
D．h
ow
26． ______the number in full-time employment fell by 2 million, the number of people in part-time work doubled to over 4 million.
A．Un
less
B．Un
til
C．Wh
ile
D．Si
nce
27． It was your recommendation______ enabled me to be an engineer in this world-famous company.
A．
when
B．
who
C．
what
D．
that
28． Now the pollution caused by the increasing number of
cars______more and more serious in many cities.
A．become
B．became
C．is
becoming
D．had
become
29． We understand you need easy access______up-to-date information about your accounts in our bank.
A．
in
B．
to
C．
for
D．
with
30． It is common practice______a battery when it still has some life in it.
A．to charge
B．charge
C．charged
D．having
charged
32． Generally speaking, once you (make)______ the payment, the
33． It is said that advertising is the(expensive)______ of all the
34． The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with
35． It is reported that an international conference (hold)______in
occupations had already been declining for years due to advances in technology and changes in the global economy.The following is a
list of careers that are disappearing.
Stage Performers
The five-year decline for this career was a surprising
61%.Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies.
Postal Service Mail Sorters (分拣员)
After losing almost 57 000 jobs between 2004 and 2009,a further 30%decline in this occupation can be seen by 2018.With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax, this job is quickly becoming unnecessary. Office Support Workers
About 300 000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009.Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs.Moreover, technologies like voicemail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work.
Photo Processors
With the rise of digital photography and automatic
printing,positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing.The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the
last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018.
Radio Operators
As technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radiotelephone equipment is disappearing.This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.
36． According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economic changes,______.
A．many jobs are disappearing sharply
B．many new occupations are emerging
C．people are attracted to higher-paying
jobs
D．part-time jobs have become more
popular
37． One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that______.
A．stage performers can no longer earn big
money
B．fewer people are qualified as stage
performers
C．there is less investment in stage
performances
D．stage performances have become less
popular
38． The benefit of using new technologies in the office is
that______.
A．office workers can work on a flexible work
system
B．professionals are able to do their own office
work
C．secretaries and file clerks are badly in need
D．employees can enjoy better social welfare
39． The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might decline by______.
A
．61%
B
．43%
C
．30%
D
．24%
40． Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A．Advanced
Technologies
B．Rising
Unemployment
C．Disappearing
Careers
D．Global Economy
is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places.We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk.At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company.GFL is equally committed
to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve.We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers.
We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices.We have highly qualified staff, we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.
Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or "green" programs.Our new "green" waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community. Formoreinformation,********************************.
41． According to the passage, GFL doesn't allow any conduct that will______.
A．cause any noise to the
environment
B．produce waste in the
communities
C．waste more natural resources
D．do harm to its customers
42． The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is______.
A．profit
B．safety
C．efficiency
D．responsibi
lity
43． In the first paragraph, "we are always mindful of..." means
"______".
A．we are always worried
about...
B．we always look forward
to...
C．we are always aware of...
D．we always put up with...
44． What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices,according to the second paragraph?
A．Continually upgrade them.
B．Keep using the traditional methods.
C．Hire new workers to clean the environment.
D．Import new technology from overseas
companies.
45． What can we learn about the company's new "green" waste management program?
A．The quality of waste management has become
worse.
B．The program is becoming more and more
popular.
C．Waste management has remained unchanged.
D．More workers are involved in the program.
Task 3
Directions：The following is a passage．After reading it，you are required to complete the blanks below it(No．46 through No．50)．You should write your answers briefly in no more than three words．
In American Income Life Insurance Company (AIL), sales representatives have servants' hearts.Our team members make every effort to protect hard-working, middle-income families with insurance coverage (承保范围).We also believe whole-heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate.American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place.
Sales experience is not required to be a representative.Just the willingness to work hard.What makes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling, which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimited.Simply said, you earn what you're worth based on how hard you work and how fast you want to advance.
At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job.You will also find free training opportunities, and leadership experience, too.American Income Life's independent agency offices provide sales training focused on insurance sales.Training includes working one-on-one with experienced sales agents both in the classroom and in the field.
Sales Representatives of AIL
Aims:1) to protect middle-income families
2) to give back to【R1】______
Features:1) having servants'hearts
2)willingness to【R2】______
3)being able to focus on【R3】______
Benefits:1)【R4】______sales training opportunities
2)【R5】______ experience
Task 4
Directions：The following is a passage．After reading it,you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table below．Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets，numbered 51 through 55．
A—Cost of goods sold K—Advance payment
B—Channel of distribution K—Advising bank
C—Commission percent L—Letter of credit
D—Competitive advantage M—Paying bank
E—Current assets N—Capital market
F—Current debto —Cost and freight
G—Direct cost of sales P—Import license
H—Earning before taxes Q—Joint venture
I—Effective demand
( )地段等级
( )住宅
( )计划批准
( )建筑面积
( )公共设施
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57． What expenses can be paid with the loan?All
58． What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment
59． Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co-signer?To have a better chance of______and being qualified for a lower
60． What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your
especially now that the countries like Russia and China have moved towards a market economy.
A．A)从现在起至7月1日的所有订单，凡是直接向我公司代理订购的，都将享受以前优惠的价格。

B．B)现在至7月1日的所有订单，无论是直接下单或通过我方代表下单，都将享受我方原定价格。

C．C)从7月1日至现在，由于生产成本成倍增长，本公司不再接收新的订单，敬请新老客户谅解。

62． As a result of continuing business expansion at the city branch of our bank, we are presently seeking experienced bank clerks.
A．A)由于快递价格调整，就是200美元的订单也可以享受免费送货的服务。

B．B)由于燃油价格调整，公司决定免费送货的服务只限于200美元的订单。

C．C)由于燃油价格上涨，我们的免费送货服务将限于200美元以上的订单。

63． After some initial hesitation,western manufacturers were
rushing to China to sell their internationally approved products to the growing market.
A．A)航空公司规定旅客一律禁止随身携带液态物品，行李超重另行收费。

B．B)多数航班都规定只能随身携带个人物品一件，超过部分要另行收费。

C．C)大多数航班允许携带一件手提行李和一件个人物品，尺寸都有限制。

64． In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs,the company has decided that salary reductions are absolutely necessary at this time.
A．A)只要不是出于非法原因，允许房东提高租金，数额不
限。

B．B)只要征得你的同意，房东就可以提前数月终止租房协
议。

C．C)只要出于合理的原因，房东就可以增加一定数额的租
金。

1) correct or update your personal information;
2) stop sending emails to your email address;
3) stop sending messages to your phones; and
4) stop your account to prevent any future purchases through that account.
You You can make these requests at the Customer Information Department, or by telephoning, or emailing your request to the
***********************************************.Pleasedonot
are required to write a Letter according to the following information given in Chinese.Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
说明：假设你是公寓管理员Jeffrey，请根据下列内容给公寓住户Smith先生写一封信。

写信事由：
1.已收到Smith先生的来信，回复他借用公寓公用房间出售旧物的请求；
2.不同意Smith先生的请求，理由是：公寓规则规定，公用房间不能用于出售物品的活动；
3.建议Smith先生使用露天停车场，但需提前一周告知我，并将计划告知其他住户。

Words for reference:
公寓规则apartment rule 住户residents。