1、大学英语三级 A 级-38 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Task 1(总题数：1，分数：20.00)The holiday shopping season got off to a flying start over the Thanksgiving (感恩节) weekend in the U.S. Retailers (零售商) attracted discount-hungry consumers with specials (特价商品) of televisions, DVD pla
2、yers and other gifts. Discounters like Wal-Mart and Target had the greatest success, offering customers early bird specials, while major department stores and clothing chains only met modest sales goals. Online sales were also strong. “It was as expected. It wasn“t source of great prosperity, but it
3、 was a good start,“ said Nevill, a man in a U.S. retail consulting firm. He said, “One thing we often heard was that only things marked down (降价) were selling. Consumers want a bargain, especially around the holiday.“ Shoppers did seem to like the many markdowns. A lady in the State of Connecticut s
4、aid, “I“ve never seen so many sales. I feel like a kid in a candy store.“ Nevill estimated that discounters had a 4% gain over last year“s Thanksgiving figure, while sales at department stores and mall-based clothing chains were up 2% for the weekend. However, the Thanksgiving weekend is not necessa
5、rily a good way to judge how retailers will be successful for the season. Over the past few years, the weekend accounted for less than 10% of sales. Online merchants also had a good weekend. Sales were up 61% last Friday, compared to the day after Thanksgiving a year ago.（分数：20.00）(1).Over the Thank
6、sgiving weekend, people bought a lot more than usual because _.（分数：4.00）A.Wal-Mart and Target offered birds as giftsB.people had time to go shopping onlineC.shopping was the major weekend activityD.they were allowed special discounts(2).Retailers have the experience that consumers seem to _.（分数：4.00
7、）A.feel eager to buy discounted goodsB.like to buy new DVD players as giftsC.be hungry for special kinds of goodsD.be interested in major department stores(3).From the context we know that Wal-Mart and Target are the names of two _.（分数：4.00）A.food storesB.large retailersC.online servicesD.clothing c
8、hains(4).By saying “I feel like a kid in a candy store,“ the lady in Connecticut probably means that _.（分数：4.00）A.she has difficulty choosing from such a wide variety of goodsB.she cannot decide whether she should buy some candyC.she is quite interested in buying candyD.she recalls her happy childho
9、od days(5).Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?（分数：4.00）A.Online sales were 61% higher than retailers“.B.Online merchants had an average weekend sale.C.Retailers lost much profit because of the discounts they offered.D.Retailers had an increase in sales in the Thanksgi
10、ving weekend.三、Task 2(总题数：1，分数：20.00)The Future of General Motors (GM) Is YoursWe have everything college students need to know about GM“s Cooperative Education and Intern (实习) Programs in our Student Center. Each fall, GM recruiters (招聘人员) visit the campuses of many of the nation“s top engineering
11、and business colleges and universities to recruit students. These students are considered for interesting assignments throughout our U.S. operations. Check out our Recruiting Calendar to see if GM will be visiting your campus. If your campus is not listed, please apply online. Will GM start your car
12、eer moving? Fasten your seat belt! For full-time college students, General Motors offers both a Cooperative Education and an Intern Program. Participants in these real-business-world educational programs gain valuable degree-related experience, develop an insider“s understanding of how GM works and
13、earn competitive wages. These programs are designed to provide GM with a source of highly talented candidates while giving students an opportunity for hands-on experience in their chosen field. As a result, participants in these programs are given serious consideration for full-time positions with G
14、M when they graduate. Candidates for these programs must successfully complete an online assessment and possess qualifications that match the business needs of the Organization.（分数：20.00）(1).GM is likely to recruit college students for its programs who _.（分数：4.00）A.do a full-time college programB.ha
15、ve had some practical experienceC.major in engineering and businessD.have gathered information about GM(2).The Recruiting Calendar (Line 4, Para. 1) gives the information about _.（分数：4.00）A.the kinds of people GM needs to trainB.the nation“s top colleges and universitiesC.GM recruiters“ visits to co
16、lleges and universitiesD.The interesting tasks GM expects the students to fulfill(3).Those students whose university is not listed on the Recruiting Calendar may _.（分数：4.00）A.apply to GM onlineB.come to the GM“s training offices directlyC.be given interesting tasksD.invite recruiters to visit their
17、universities(4).The programs that GM offers to full-time college students will help them to _.（分数：4.00）A.gain information about business in generalB.develop their talents fullyC.get business experience and good wagesD.obtain a higher degree(5).GM offers the Cooperative Education and Intern Programs
18、in order to _.（分数：4.00）A.make its business needs known to the publicB.advertise its newly-designed productsC.perform successful online assessmentsD.find out highly talented candidates四、Task 3(总题数：1，分数：20.00)DISCLAIMER: This e-mail is confidential and should not be used by anyone who is not the origi
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22、all: the 2 No responsibility accepted by Macmillan for: 1. any 3 which are the sender“s own 2. 4 possibly contained in this e-mail 3. contracts concluded by means of 5 （分数：20.00）五、Task 4(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Aassembly line Bpacker Cforklift Dexplosive materials Efire extinguisher Floading dock Gmachine op
23、erator Helectrical hazard Iconveyor belt Jsafety boots Kshipping clerk Ltime card Mwarehouse Nhard hat Oearplug Phand truck Qsafety earmuffs（分数：20.00）(1). 1 易爆材料 2 安全耳罩（分数：4.00）(2). 1 工时卡 2 安全靴（分数：4.00）(3). 1 装配线 2 灭火器（分数：4.00）(4). 1 安全帽 2 手推车（分数：4.00）(5). 1 机器操作员 2 输送带（分数：4.00）六、Task 5(总题数：1，分数：20.
24、00)7th July, 2015Dear Sirs, Packaging Machinery Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, FMC Company is a major producer of technically advanced machinery and chemicals for industry and agriculture. With a history dating back to 1884, FMC has grown to become one of the 100 largest industrial companies in
25、the Unites States, with 2000“s sales in excess of $2 billion. All over the world, FMC has about 41,600 employees at 129 factories in 32 states and 13 foreign countries. We believe FMC to be one of the leaders of the packaging industry both in the U.S. and abroad. Through our own research, developmen
26、t and engineering efforts, we believe we are able to exchange views on and discuss the latest technical aspects of the industry. FMC“s packaging expertise (专长) is mainly in the following areas: Packaging and paper box making machinery. Wrapping machines for varying uses. In the spirit of friendship,
27、 equality and mutual benefit, we look to a continued strengthening of our relationship with P.R. of China. Faithfully yours,FMC Co. Ltd.General Manager（分数：20.00）(1).What does the company want to sell? 1.（分数：4.00）(2).Where is the Head Office of the company? In 1.（分数：4.00）(3).When did the company“s an
28、nual sales exceed $2 billion? In the year of 1.（分数：4.00）(4).What role does the company think it plays in the world“s packaging industry? 1.（分数：4.00）(5).To whom is the letter written? The letter is intended for 1 in P.R of China.（分数：4.00）大学英语三级 A 级-38 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Reading Comprehensio(
29、总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Task 1(总题数：1，分数：20.00)The holiday shopping season got off to a flying start over the Thanksgiving (感恩节) weekend in the U.S. Retailers (零售商) attracted discount-hungry consumers with specials (特价商品) of televisions, DVD players and other gifts. Discounters like Wal-Mart and Target had t
30、he greatest success, offering customers early bird specials, while major department stores and clothing chains only met modest sales goals. Online sales were also strong. “It was as expected. It wasn“t source of great prosperity, but it was a good start,“ said Nevill, a man in a U.S. retail consulti
31、ng firm. He said, “One thing we often heard was that only things marked down (降价) were selling. Consumers want a bargain, especially around the holiday.“ Shoppers did seem to like the many markdowns. A lady in the State of Connecticut said, “I“ve never seen so many sales. I feel like a kid in a cand
32、y store.“ Nevill estimated that discounters had a 4% gain over last year“s Thanksgiving figure, while sales at department stores and mall-based clothing chains were up 2% for the weekend. However, the Thanksgiving weekend is not necessarily a good way to judge how retailers will be successful for th
33、e season. Over the past few years, the weekend accounted for less than 10% of sales. Online merchants also had a good weekend. Sales were up 61% last Friday, compared to the day after Thanksgiving a year ago.（分数：20.00）(1).Over the Thanksgiving weekend, people bought a lot more than usual because _.（
34、分数：4.00）A.Wal-Mart and Target offered birds as giftsB.people had time to go shopping onlineC.shopping was the major weekend activityD.they were allowed special discounts 解析：解析 根据题目中的 over the Thanksgiving weekend 定位到第一段。该段第一、二句告诉我们，商家以特价商品(specials)吸引热爱打折商品的消费者。D 项中的 special discounts 与文中的 specials意
35、思一致，是正确选项。 第一段第二句的 early bird 是借用了谚语 The early bird catches the worm(早起的鸟儿有虫吃)，意为“先到先得”，和鸟(bird)这种动物没有任何联系，排除 A 项。B 项的表述在文中没有提及，而且也不符合情理。网上购物只是一种购物方式，并非人们疯狂购物的原因，因此 C 项也不正确。(2).Retailers have the experience that consumers seem to _.（分数：4.00）A.feel eager to buy discounted goods B.like to buy new DVD
36、players as giftsC.be hungry for special kinds of goodsD.be interested in major department stores解析：解析 根据题目中的 Retailers 和 consumers 定位到第一段第二句。该句中的复合词 discount-hungry 中 hungry 在此意为“渴望的”，与 A 项中的 feel eager 意思相近，故答案为 A 项。 文中的 special 是名词指“特价商品”，但 B 项的 special 为形容词指“特殊的”，两者不同。文中提到消费者喜欢购买电视机、DVD 播放机等特价打折产
37、品，并没有提到买回之后的用途，因此不能推断出 C 项。文中只是谈到大百货商店的销售业绩，并没有说明人们对它感不感兴趣，排除 D 项。(3).From the context we know that Wal-Mart and Target are the names of two _.（分数：4.00）A.food storesB.large retailers C.online servicesD.clothing chains解析：解析 根据题目中的 Wal-Mart and Target 定位到第一段倒数第二句。根据该段第二句可知，零售商(Retailers)以特价打折商品吸引消费者，接
38、着第三句指出沃尔玛和塔吉特提供先到先得的特价商品，由此可推测他们是零售商。故 B 项正确。 第一段没有关于 food 和 online 的情况，排除 A 项和 C 项。D 项出现在该段第三句的 while 转折分句后，由此可知他们不同类，因此可以排除。(4).By saying “I feel like a kid in a candy store,“ the lady in Connecticut probably means that _.（分数：4.00）A.she has difficulty choosing from such a wide variety of goods B.s
39、he cannot decide whether she should buy some candyC.she is quite interested in buying candyD.she recalls her happy childhood days解析：解析 根据题目中引述的话语定位到第二段最后一句。本题询问康涅狄格州一位女士所说：“我觉得自己仿佛是身处糖果店的小孩”的意思。根据前面一句“我从没见过这么多打折商品(never seen so many sales)”，可知她在惊叹商品种类太多，反而觉得难以挑选。故 A 项正确。 B 项和 C 项都是利用 candy 的字面意思来编造的
40、干扰项，事实上女士说的 candy store 只是打比方，想表达出种类繁多的意思，与买糖果无关。女士没有谈及自己的童年，D 项无中生有。(5).Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?（分数：4.00）A.Online sales were 61% higher than retailers“.B.Online merchants had an average weekend sale.C.Retailers lost much profit because of the discounts the
41、y offered.D.Retailers had an increase in sales in the Thanksgiving weekend. 解析：解析 此类题需要准确把握文章细节。文中第三段第一句谈到，奈维尔估计折扣店感恩节期间的赢利比去年增长 4%(a 4% gain)，这说明零售商的销售业绩得到了增长。这与 D 项的表述一致。 A 项利用 61%作干扰，文中的 61%是与一年前的销售额比较得出的数据，而不是与零售商。B 项与最后一段第一句“网上销售情况良好(good)”不符。C 项与原文相悖，原文说的是商家因为打折而大赚了一笔。三、Task 2(总题数：1，分数：20.00)T
42、he Future of General Motors (GM) Is YoursWe have everything college students need to know about GM“s Cooperative Education and Intern (实习) Programs in our Student Center. Each fall, GM recruiters (招聘人员) visit the campuses of many of the nation“s top engineering and business colleges and universities
43、 to recruit students. These students are considered for interesting assignments throughout our U.S. operations. Check out our Recruiting Calendar to see if GM will be visiting your campus. If your campus is not listed, please apply online. Will GM start your career moving? Fasten your seat belt! For
44、 full-time college students, General Motors offers both a Cooperative Education and an Intern Program. Participants in these real-business-world educational programs gain valuable degree-related experience, develop an insider“s understanding of how GM works and earn competitive wages. These programs
45、 are designed to provide GM with a source of highly talented candidates while giving students an opportunity for hands-on experience in their chosen field. As a result, participants in these programs are given serious consideration for full-time positions with GM when they graduate. Candidates for t
46、hese programs must successfully complete an online assessment and possess qualifications that match the business needs of the Organization.（分数：20.00）(1).GM is likely to recruit college students for its programs who _.（分数：4.00）A.do a full-time college programB.have had some practical experience C.maj
47、or in engineering and businessD.have gathered information about GM解析：解析 根据题目中的 recruit college students 定位到第一段第二句。由该句可知 GM 每年秋季都要去国内顶尖的工学院、商学院和大学(top engineering and business colleges and universities)招聘。B 项提到的两个专业能与该句内容对应，故为答案。 A 项中的 full-time college 出现在第三段第一句，但该句表述的内容与问题无关，选项只是利用个别词语来干扰。C 项中的 pra
48、ctical experience 和 D 项中的 gathered information about GM 在文章中均没有提及。(2).The Recruiting Calendar (Line 4, Para. 1) gives the information about _.（分数：4.00）A.the kinds of people GM needs to trainB.the nation“s top colleges and universitiesC.GM recruiters“ visits to colleges and universities D.The interes
49、ting tasks GM expects the students to fulfill解析：解析 根据题目要求定位到第一段倒数第二句。该句表明，从招聘表上可以查找到 GM 所要前往的学校(if GM will be visiting your campus)，C 项的表述与之一致。 文中没有提及招聘表与 GM 需要培训的人的关系，可以排除 A 项。B 项和 D 项虽然都在文章中出现，但只是文中提及的一些内容，不是招聘表所提供的信息。(3).Those students whose university is not listed on the Recruiting Calendar may _.（分数：4.00）A.apply to GM online B.come to the GM“s training offices directlyC.be given interesting tasksD.invite recruiters to visit their universities解析：解析 根据题目中的 not listed
