1、大学英语三级 A 级-17 (1)及答案解析(总分：50.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Structure(总题数：0，分数：0.00)1.The reason _ he explained to us sounded reasonable.（分数：1.00）A.whichB.whyC.for whichD.to which2._ that Bob had been promoted, his friends came to congratulate him.（分数：1.00）A.HeardB.Having heardC.HearD.To hear3._ what he says,
2、 don“t trust him.（分数：1.00）A.Even ifB.UnlessC.ThoughD.No matter4._we have finished the course, we shall start doing more revision work.（分数：1.00）A.For nowB.Now thatC.Ever sinceD.By now5.Hospital doctors don“ t go out very often as their work takes _ their time.（分数：1.00）A.awayB.overC.inD.up三、Part Readi
3、ng Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)Everybody has an opinion about telecommuting (远程办公). “It won“t work in most jobs“, “It costs too much “, “ It reduces air pollution“, “ It helps people balance family and work responsibilities“, and “Most people are doing it“. In reality, researchers continue to find strong gr
4、owth and acceptance of telecommuting. Nearly twothirds of the top 1000 companies in the world have a telecommuting program, and 92percent say it reduces cost and improves worker productivity (生产力). The days of everyone commuting to the office five days a week are quickly disappearing. Telecommuting
5、involves a non-traditional work arrangement enabling workers to work at home or elsewhere, some or all of the time. This is not a new, novel, or untested way of working. But is it for you? Telecommuting is not a panacea (万能). Whether you are a manager, or an HR (Human Resources) specialist, there ar
6、e decisions to make and actions to take before you begin a telecommuting arrangement. Join us for any or all of the following meetings to get answers, information, and resources to develop and carry out a successful telecommuting arrangement. Each meeting offers you an informative presentation follo
7、wed by the opportunity for a discussion with a panel of “experts“ who have made telecommuting work for them.（分数：5.00）(1).how do people look at telecommuting according to the first paragraph?（分数：1.00）A.They are against it.B.They don“t care about itC.They share the same view.D.They differ in their opi
8、nions.(2).According to the response of most of the top 1000 companies, telecommuting _.（分数：1.00）A.increases worker productivityB.will disappear in the near futureC.can not be accepted by the publicD.is practiced in all the top companies(3).Which of the following statements is TRUE of telecommuting?（
9、分数：1.00）A.It is up to the employees to accept it or not.B.It is getting popular in different companies.C.It is a new untested way of working.D.It is a traditional work arrangement.(4).Before beginning a telecommuting arrangement, the management should _.（分数：1.00）A.appoint a new HR specialist toB.pro
10、vide the facilities and conditionsC.improve the company“s productivity firstD.decide whether it is suitable for the company(5).According to the last paragraph, meetings are held to _.（分数：1.00）A.appreciate the efforts of the telecommuting companiesB.discuss the employment of telecommuting expertsC.he
11、lp introduce the practice of telecommutingD.train people before they start telecommutingThe expensive shops in a famous arcade (有拱廊的街道) near Piccadilly were just opening. At this time of the morning, the arcade was almost empty. Mr. Taylor, the owner of a jewellery shop was admiring a new window dis
12、play. Two of his assistants had been working busily since 8 o“clock and had only just finished. Diamond necklaces and rings had been beautifully arranged on a background of black velvet (丝绒). After gazing at the display for several minutes, Mr. Taylor went back into his shop. The silence was suddenl
13、y broken when a large car, with its headlights on and its horn blaring (喇叭响声), roared down the arcade. It came to stop outside the jeweller“s. One man stayed at the wheel, two others with black stockings over their faces jumped out and smashed the window of the shop with iron bars. While this was go
14、ing on, Mr. Taylor was upstairs. He and his staff began throwing furniture out of the window. Chairs and tables went flying into the arcade. One of the thieves was struck by a heavy statue, but he was too busy helping himself to diamonds to notice any pain. The raid (袭击) was all over in three minute
15、s, for the men scram-bled back into the car and it moved off at an unbelievable speed. Just as it was leaving, Mr. Taylor rushed out and ran after it throwing ashtrays (烟灰缸) and vases, but it was impossible to stop the thieves. They had got away with thousands of pounds worth of diamonds.（分数：5.00）(1
16、).Who is the Mr. Taylor?（分数：1.00）A.He is the owner of a famous Piccadilly arcade.B.He is the owner of Piccadilly“s famous arcade.C.He is the owner of a jewellery shop.D.He is the assistant of a jewellery shop.(2).While Mr. Taylor was admiring the new window display（分数：1.00）A.his two assistants were
17、arranging jewellery in the windowB.some thieves were arrangingC.he was standing inside his shopD.his staff were finishing their work for the day(3).How many thieves are there in the robbery?（分数：1.00）A.2.B.3.C.4.D.5.(4).While the robbery was going on _.（分数：1.00）A.Mr. Taylor and his staff fight with t
18、he robbers downstairsB.Mr. Taylor and his staff stayed upstairsC.Mr. Taylor and his staff called the police immediatelyD.Mr. Taylor and his staff throwing furniture out of the window upstairs(5).Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The raid lasted for a l
19、ong time.B.The robbery happened in the morning.C.One of the thieves was struck by a heavy statue.D.Thieves had got away with thousands of pounds worth of diamonds.In Downtown Los Angeles, you will have the opportunity to see the Music Center, the Los Angeles performing arts center which used to be t
20、he home of the Oscar Ceremony for more than thirty years. You will see the birth place of Los Angeles, and follow the history from the beginning at Olvera Street and see the oldest church in the city, Our Lady Queen Of L.A. You will witness and take a memorable picture of the world famous sign HOLLY
21、WOOD. In Hollywood you will walk down the famous Walk of Fame before you stop at the Mann“s Chinese Theatre. You will have a chance to see the cement (水泥) hand and foot prints of the Hollywood great people. Then off to Beverly Hills to see the homes of your favorite stars and Rodeo Drive where the r
22、ich and famous do their shopping. Lunch stop is at the new and historic Farmers Market. At the Farmers Market you will have time to choose and eat from the many different food courts (食府) and shop at one of the biggest shopping malls in the west side. Famous Sites to Visit in Los Angeles1. Music Cen
23、ter in downtown 2. Olvera Street, the 1 of Los Angeles 3. Our Lady Queen Of L.A, the oldest 2 in the city 4. Famous sign HOLLYWOOD 5. Mann“s 3 6. Walk of Fame: cement 4 prints of the Hollywood great people 7. Beverly Hills and 5 8. The historic Farmers Market（分数：5.00）Aacceptance letters Badjustment
24、letters Capplication letters Dcollection letters Ecomplaint letters Fcredit letters Ginquiry letters Hmemorandums Iorder letters Jreference letters Ksales letters Lnews releases Mannual reports Nfeasibility reports Oinvestigative reports Pprogress reports Qtrouble reports Rtrip reports（分数：5.00）(1).
25、1 投诉函 2 咨询函/询价函（分数：1.00）(2). 1 推销函 2 推荐函（分数：1.00）(3). 1 新闻发布 2 申请函（分数：1.00）(4). 1 进度报告 2 年度报告（分数：1.00）(5). 1 调查报告 2 事故报告（分数：1.00）COVER LETTER Dear Mr. Johnson: I“m applying for the job you advertised in the Chicago Tribune for a security officer. I am especially interested in this position because m
26、y experience in the Army has prepared me for a disciplined, secure work environment and the coming challenges associated. I“m looking forward to using this experience to improve the security of your company. I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my experience will best me
27、et your needs. My ideas on bow to improve your company“s security may be of particular interest to you. Therefore, I will call your office on the morning of March 17 to inquire if a meeting can be scheduled at a convenient time. I look forward to meeting you. Sincerely yours, Joyce Peterson（分数：10.00
28、）(1).What position are they looking for? They are looking for 1.（分数：2.00）(2).Why does Joyce interested in this position? Because he has the experience 1.（分数：2.00）(3).What kind of ideas does Joyce have? How to improve 1 in the company.（分数：2.00）(4).When will he call the office? On 1 of March 17 th .（分
29、数：2.00）(5).What is his purpose of calling? To inquire about 1.（分数：2.00）九、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：15.00)6.假设你购买了一台冰箱，但后来发现有质量问题，现要求你写一封投诉信，说明所存在问题并寻求解决，结尾 要署名为“Liming”。 要求：词数 100 左右。 （分数：15.00）_大学英语三级 A 级-17 (1)答案解析(总分：50.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Structure(总题数：0，分数：0.00)1.The reason _ he explained to us so
30、unded reasonable.（分数：1.00）A.which B.whyC.for whichD.to which解析：他解释给我们的那个理由听起来很合理reason 在定语从句中作宾语，因此用关系代词 which 来引导2._ that Bob had been promoted, his friends came to congratulate him.（分数：1.00）A.HeardB.Having heard C.HearD.To hear解析：本题测试的是非谓语动词的用法。全句的意思是：“听说鲍勃获得提升，他的朋友们来祝贺他。”分词作状语时表示的动作是主语动作的一部分，与谓语表
31、示的动作(或状态)是同时或几乎同时发生的，有时先于谓语动词的动作发生。现在分词的完成式 having heard 引导时间状语，其动作发生在谓语动词came 的动作之前并由句子的主语发生。根据句意，应选答案 B。3._ what he says, don“t trust him.（分数：1.00）A.Even ifB.UnlessC.ThoughD.No matter 解析：本题考点是状语从句。no matter what 是一个短语，引导让步状语从句，表示无论什么。本句大意：无论他说什么都不要相信。4._we have finished the course, we shall start
32、doing more revision work.（分数：1.00）A.For nowB.Now that C.Ever sinceD.By now解析：从全句的结构来看，缺少一个连接词，应填入一个表因果关系的连接词来引导原因状语从句。now that是一个复合连接词，表示“既然”，有时可省略 that。例：Now(that)you have passed your test you call drive on your own你驾驶考试既已合格就可以独自开车了。选项 AFor now(目前，眼下)和选项 DBy now(至今)本身只能作状语，不能起连接词的作用。选项 CEver since
33、可以起连接词的作用，但只能表示“从以来”，和本题全句不合。只有选项 B 才符合题意。5.Hospital doctors don“ t go out very often as their work takes _ their time.（分数：1.00）A.awayB.overC.inD.up 解析：解析 句意：医生们不经常参加社交活动是因为他们的工作时间比较长。该题考查的是动词短语的用法。take up 有“用尽，耗掉或占用(时间、空间)”的意思。take away 意为“带走”；take over意为“接管”；take in 有“理解，接蚋，允许进来”等意思。三、Part Reading
34、 Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)Everybody has an opinion about telecommuting (远程办公). “It won“t work in most jobs“, “It costs too much “, “ It reduces air pollution“, “ It helps people balance family and work responsibilities“, and “Most people are doing it“. In reality, researchers continue to find strong grow
35、th and acceptance of telecommuting. Nearly twothirds of the top 1000 companies in the world have a telecommuting program, and 92percent say it reduces cost and improves worker productivity (生产力). The days of everyone commuting to the office five days a week are quickly disappearing. Telecommuting in
36、volves a non-traditional work arrangement enabling workers to work at home or elsewhere, some or all of the time. This is not a new, novel, or untested way of working. But is it for you? Telecommuting is not a panacea (万能). Whether you are a manager, or an HR (Human Resources) specialist, there are
37、decisions to make and actions to take before you begin a telecommuting arrangement. Join us for any or all of the following meetings to get answers, information, and resources to develop and carry out a successful telecommuting arrangement. Each meeting offers you an informative presentation followe
38、d by the opportunity for a discussion with a panel of “experts“ who have made telecommuting work for them.（分数：5.00）(1).how do people look at telecommuting according to the first paragraph?（分数：1.00）A.They are against it.B.They don“t care about itC.They share the same view.D.They differ in their opini
39、ons. 解析：解析 第一段列举了人们对远程办公的不同看法，说明人们的看法是不同的。(2).According to the response of most of the top 1000 companies, telecommuting _.（分数：1.00）A.increases worker productivity B.will disappear in the near futureC.can not be accepted by the publicD.is practiced in all the top companies解析：解析 由第二段第二句话“.，and 92 per
40、cent say it reduces cost and improves worker productivity.”可知答案为 A，即远程办公提高了生产力。(3).Which of the following statements is TRUE of telecommuting?（分数：1.00）A.It is up to the employees to accept it or not.B.It is getting popular in different companies. C.It is a new untested way of working.D.It is a tradi
41、tional work arrangement.解析：解析 A 项文中没有提及，C，D 项可以在第三段找到答案，文中提到 92%的公司都认为远程办公能够减少成本，提高生产力，可推断出它很受欢迎。故 B 项正确。(4).Before beginning a telecommuting arrangement, the management should _.（分数：1.00）A.appoint a new HR specialist toB.provide the facilities and conditionsC.improve the company“s productivity firs
42、tD.decide whether it is suitable for the company 解析：解析 文中第四段说到，远程办公适合你么?它不是万能药，在使用之前应认真考虑，看其是否适合你。因此 D 项看其是否适合公司是正确的。(5).According to the last paragraph, meetings are held to _.（分数：1.00）A.appreciate the efforts of the telecommuting companiesB.discuss the employment of telecommuting expertsC.help int
43、roduce the practice of telecommuting D.train people before they start telecommuting解析：解析 最后一段提到举行会议的目的是为了得到上面提到的问题“But is it for you?”的答案和怎样成功实施远程办公，由此推断 C 项“帮助介绍远程办公的实施情况”为正确答案。The expensive shops in a famous arcade (有拱廊的街道) near Piccadilly were just opening. At this time of the morning, the arcade
44、 was almost empty. Mr. Taylor, the owner of a jewellery shop was admiring a new window display. Two of his assistants had been working busily since 8 o“clock and had only just finished. Diamond necklaces and rings had been beautifully arranged on a background of black velvet (丝绒). After gazing at th
45、e display for several minutes, Mr. Taylor went back into his shop. The silence was suddenly broken when a large car, with its headlights on and its horn blaring (喇叭响声), roared down the arcade. It came to stop outside the jeweller“s. One man stayed at the wheel, two others with black stockings over t
46、heir faces jumped out and smashed the window of the shop with iron bars. While this was going on, Mr. Taylor was upstairs. He and his staff began throwing furniture out of the window. Chairs and tables went flying into the arcade. One of the thieves was struck by a heavy statue, but he was too busy
47、helping himself to diamonds to notice any pain. The raid (袭击) was all over in three minutes, for the men scram-bled back into the car and it moved off at an unbelievable speed. Just as it was leaving, Mr. Taylor rushed out and ran after it throwing ashtrays (烟灰缸) and vases, but it was impossible to
48、stop the thieves. They had got away with thousands of pounds worth of diamonds.（分数：5.00）(1).Who is the Mr. Taylor?（分数：1.00）A.He is the owner of a famous Piccadilly arcade.B.He is the owner of Piccadilly“s famous arcade.C.He is the owner of a jewellery shop. D.He is the assistant of a jewellery shop.
49、解析：解析 细节题。根据第一段第三句 Mr. Taylor, the owner of a jewellery shop可知，他是一家珠宝店的老板，故选 C。(2).While Mr. Taylor was admiring the new window display（分数：1.00）A.his two assistants were arranging jewellery in the windowB.some thieves were arranging C.he was standing inside his shopD.his staff were finishing their work for the day解析：解析 推理题。根据第一段 Two of his assistants had
