1、大学英语三级 A 级-85 及答案解析(总分:100.00,做题时间:90 分钟)二、Task 1(总题数:1,分数:20.00)It is the vision (设想) of the Public Transit Police Department to achieve a transit system free from crime and disorder. Transit Police programs are designed to enhance safety, increase riders and preserve the quality of our system“s st
2、ructure. Transit has its own police force committed to the safety of its customers and drivers, serving seven counties and 85 cities in the region. There are 23 full-time officers, 146 part-time officers and five administrative (行政的) staff, devoted to one thing: public safety. You“ve probably seen T
3、ransit Police officers patrolling (巡逻) bus routes in cars or on foot. During visits with drivers, Transit Police either ride along or they step on board to greet drivers and passengers. Sometimes officers patrol out of uniformone could be on your next bus. The are inspectors on Hiawatha light-rail t
4、rains are Transit Police officers. Every new Public Transit bus has an onboard security camera. Videotapes from these cameras help Transit Police identify and charge criminals. Downtown patrols built up in early 2002 have improved the quality of life for downtown residents and transit customers. Ten
5、 full-time police officers are assigned to the Minneapolis and St. Paul downtown areas, to ensure public security. Downtown arrests have gone from 490 in April-September 2001 to 941 during the same period in 2002.(分数:20.00)(1).The responsibility of the police force of Public Transit is to _.(分数:4.00
6、)A.enhance public securityB.build a free transit systemC.control the number of ridersD.ensure a convenient transit system(2).Sometimes patrolling officers on buses are unnoticed because _.(分数:4.00)A.they look like fare inspectorsB.they don“t wear uniformC.they are polite to passengersD.they often ta
7、ke a back seat(3).The purpose of installing a camera inside the new buses is to(分数:4.00)A.keep a close watch over the road aheadB.take pictures of the passengers on boardC.increase the efficiency of the transit systemD.help the transit police detect criminals(4).Two figures are mentioned in the last
8、 paragraph to indicate(分数:4.00)A.the Public Transit system“s efficiencyB.the success of Transit Police programC.the police“s emphasis on security of downtown areasD.the worsening security condition of the area(5).The best title for the passage might be(分数:4.00)A.Police and SecurityB.New Security Mea
9、suresC.Transit Police Security ProgramD.Crime-free Public Transit System三、Task 2(总题数:1,分数:20.00)The White House is the most visited residence in the world. Tours may be scheduled through our Washington D. C. office. Due to security and scheduling procedures, there are a few things you should know be
10、fore requesting a tour: Only groups of 10 or more may request a tour. Requests must be submitted with a minimum of one month“s advance notice from the date of the tour. Notice of whether your application is accepted will be given 10 days prior to the date requested. All tours, even after they have b
11、een confirmed, are subject to cancellation due to security interests. Tours are only conducted Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. To process your request for a tour, please contact our Washington office at (202) 224-5521 and provide the following information: Date (s) requesting. Sec
12、urity information for each person in your party, including name as it appears on I. D. (I. D. required for ages 14 and up) , date of birth, social security number, country of origin, and citizenship (公民的身份). A home address and daytime and evening phone numbers for the designated (指派的) leader of the
13、group. A contact number while in D. C. for the designated leader of the group. After your request is confirmed or denied, our office will contact you with further instructions.(分数:20.00)(1).This notice is to provide information about _.(分数:4.00)A.scheduling of Washington D. C. toursB.the security sy
14、stem of the White HouseC.application for a tour of the White HouseD.duties of a tour group leader(2).The White House is open to the public _.(分数:4.00)A.on weekdays onlyB.five days a weekC.every other dayD.on weekends only(3).Application for a group tour of the White House must be submitted _.(分数:4.0
15、0)A.exactly on the date of applicationB.at least 30 days in advanceC.any day between Tuesday and SaturdayD.10 days before the date of the tour(4).After your tour request has been confirmed, _.(分数:4.00)A.it is still possible that your tour may be cancelledB.you are still allowed to change your visiti
16、ng dateC.you can surely visit the White House that dayD.it is necessary for you to start your tour immediately(5).It can be inferred from the passage that _.(分数:4.00)A.teenagers under 14 are not allowed to visit the White HouseB.foreigners are less likely to be permitted to tour the White HouseC.sep
17、arate tours can also be scheduled for individual visitorsD.security is the chief concern in scheduling White House tours四、Task 3(总题数:1,分数:20.00)Dear Mr. Williams: Your advertisement in this morning“s paper for manager of public relations appeals to me. I found the wording of your advertisement quite
18、 attractive with emphasis on leadership, initiative, and flexibility. And my experience and qualifications indicate that I am the person you are seeking. The enclosed resume indicates my experience in the area of public relations and management communications. I am quite familiar with the kinds of i
19、ssues and problems that you have to deal with. I“d like to draw your attention to page 2 of my resume, on which I describe my concept of public relations. And I am most eager to put this concept into practice to prove it to you. Although I have been very happy with my present employer and colleagues
20、, I am more willing to join your company where I can assume even broader responsibility. I am free to travel and open to relocation. I would welcome the opportunity to meet you and to further discuss how I may benefit your organization. Please call me at 0411-89726374 to arrange an interview at your
21、 earliest convenience. Sincerely yours,Stephen SmithAn Application LetterApplicant: 1 Position applied for: the manager of 2 Requirements emphasized in the ad: 1. leadership 2. initiative 3. 3 Expectation of the applicant: to assume 4 Contact telephone number: 0411-89726374 Purpose of the letter: as
22、king for 5 (分数:20.00)五、Task 4(总题数:1,分数:20.00)Aparcel carrier Bannual revenue Cpackage distribution company Dthe commitment to quality Eweight of the shipment Fpick-up and delivery Gurgent delivery Hfull electronic tracking Iexport documentation Jscheduled delivery Kautomatic confirmation of delivery
23、 Lglobal network Mdoor-to-door delivery Nzone number of the destination Oapproximate value of the shipment Padditional charge Qexpress plus package(分数:20.00)(1). 1 定时送货 2 紧急投递(分数:4.00)(2). 1 全程电子跟踪 2 货物大约价值(分数:4.00)(3). 1 包裹承运商 2 自动送货确认(分数:4.00)(4). 1 质量承诺 2 允许出口的文件(分数:4.00)(5). 1 附加费 2 上门送货服务(分数:4.
24、00)六、Task 5(总题数:1,分数:20.00)In order to hold an outstanding Olympic Games, the Beijing Organizing Committee issues this Call for Expression of Interest in the project of Beijing 2008 Partner. Interested parties are invited to participate in the procedure and submit their declaration of interest and r
25、elated supporting documents. General Terms and Conditions of Participation Applicants must be able to contribute sufficient funds, products and related services to meet the demands of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Applicants must possess strong economic strength, financial and technical capabiliti
26、es. Applicants must enjoy a positive social image, good reputation and excellent business record. Applicants undertake not to associate their response to this call and participation in the procedure with any of their commercial activities.(分数:20.00)(1).What is the main purpose of this Call for Expre
27、ssion of Interest? To invite 1 to participate in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.(分数:4.00)(2).Who is the issuer of this Call for Expression of Interest? The 1 of the 2008 Olympic Games.(分数:4.00)(3).What must the applicants do to meet the demands of the 2008 Olympic Games? Contribute sufficient funds,
28、 products, and 1.(分数:4.00)(4).What is required of the applicants in terms of social image? They must enjoy a 1 social image.(分数:4.00)(5).What should applicants undertake not to do? Associate their response and participation with any of their 1.(分数:4.00)大学英语三级 A 级-85 答案解析(总分:100.00,做题时间:90 分钟)二、Task
29、1(总题数:1,分数:20.00)It is the vision (设想) of the Public Transit Police Department to achieve a transit system free from crime and disorder. Transit Police programs are designed to enhance safety, increase riders and preserve the quality of our system“s structure. Transit has its own police force commit
30、ted to the safety of its customers and drivers, serving seven counties and 85 cities in the region. There are 23 full-time officers, 146 part-time officers and five administrative (行政的) staff, devoted to one thing: public safety. You“ve probably seen Transit Police officers patrolling (巡逻) bus route
31、s in cars or on foot. During visits with drivers, Transit Police either ride along or they step on board to greet drivers and passengers. Sometimes officers patrol out of uniformone could be on your next bus. The are inspectors on Hiawatha light-rail trains are Transit Police officers. Every new Pub
32、lic Transit bus has an onboard security camera. Videotapes from these cameras help Transit Police identify and charge criminals. Downtown patrols built up in early 2002 have improved the quality of life for downtown residents and transit customers. Ten full-time police officers are assigned to the M
33、inneapolis and St. Paul downtown areas, to ensure public security. Downtown arrests have gone from 490 in April-September 2001 to 941 during the same period in 2002.(分数:20.00)(1).The responsibility of the police force of Public Transit is to _.(分数:4.00)A.enhance public security B.build a free transi
34、t systemC.control the number of ridersD.ensure a convenient transit system解析:解析 事实细节题。本题询问公共交警的责任是什么。根据题干定位到第 2 段第 2 句话,可知交警的职责就是维护公共安全,因而正确答案为 A。选项 B(建立一个自由的公交系统)利用文中的 free(不受侵扰)制造干扰项;选项 C(控制骑警数量)、选项 D(确保公交系统的便捷)没有在文章中提到。(2).Sometimes patrolling officers on buses are unnoticed because _.(分数:4.00)A.
35、they look like fare inspectorsB.they don“t wear uniform C.they are polite to passengersD.they often take a back seat解析:解析 事实细节题。本题询问为什么警官在公交车上不会被注意到。根据题干定位到第 3 段第 3句,可知警官在巡逻时会身着便服,因此与乘客同乘一辆车时不会发觉。由此得知,正确选项为 B。根据原文第 3 段最后一句可知,有些公交警察就是检票员,而不是说他们看起来像检票员,因此选项 A 不正确。选项 C(他们对乘客很礼貌)、D(他们通常坐在后排)没有在文章中提到。(3)
36、.The purpose of installing a camera inside the new buses is to(分数:4.00)A.keep a close watch over the road aheadB.take pictures of the passengers on boardC.increase the efficiency of the transit systemD.help the transit police detect criminals 解析:解析 事实细节题。本题询问为什么要在新公交车内安装摄像机。根据题干定位到第 4 段。文章提到这些摄像机拍摄的
37、录像带能够帮交警确认、起诉罪犯,所以正确选项为 D。其他选项都未在文中提及,故排除。(4).Two figures are mentioned in the last paragraph to indicate(分数:4.00)A.the Public Transit system“s efficiencyB.the success of Transit Police program C.the police“s emphasis on security of downtown areasD.the worsening security condition of the area解析:解析 推
38、理判断题。本题询问最后一段提到的两个数字的作用。根据题干定位到最后一段,根据其上文可知,在闹市区建立巡逻机制就是为了提高市区居民、顾客的生活水平,而这两个数字体现出来的变化说明,被捕犯罪人数逐年上升,公交系统项目取得了成功。选项 A(公交系统的效率)没有提到;题中问到的数字反应的都是闹市区的现状,没有与其他地区进行对比,不能说明警方重视闹市区的安全,因此选项 C 不对;选项 D(这一地区的安全状况每况愈下)干扰性较强,但结合全文主题可知,被捕罪犯人数上升,说明交警巡逻机制办事效率更高,漏网之鱼越来越少,闹市区的安全状况应是越来越好。(5).The best title for the pass
39、age might be(分数:4.00)A.Police and SecurityB.New Security MeasuresC.Transit Police Security Program D.Crime-free Public Transit System解析:解析 主旨题。本题要求给文章取一个题目。全文介绍交警部门设立的安全维护项目。包括其目的、人员分布、日常工作、成果等方面,所以正确的选项为 C(交警部门维护安全项目)。选项 A、B 过于概括,没有指出文章具体谈论的问题;选项 D 过于片面,故排除。三、Task 2(总题数:1,分数:20.00)The White House i
40、s the most visited residence in the world. Tours may be scheduled through our Washington D. C. office. Due to security and scheduling procedures, there are a few things you should know before requesting a tour: Only groups of 10 or more may request a tour. Requests must be submitted with a minimum o
41、f one month“s advance notice from the date of the tour. Notice of whether your application is accepted will be given 10 days prior to the date requested. All tours, even after they have been confirmed, are subject to cancellation due to security interests. Tours are only conducted Tuesday through Sa
42、turday from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. To process your request for a tour, please contact our Washington office at (202) 224-5521 and provide the following information: Date (s) requesting. Security information for each person in your party, including name as it appears on I. D. (I. D. required for ages 1
43、4 and up) , date of birth, social security number, country of origin, and citizenship (公民的身份). A home address and daytime and evening phone numbers for the designated (指派的) leader of the group. A contact number while in D. C. for the designated leader of the group. After your request is confirmed or
44、 denied, our office will contact you with further instructions.(分数:20.00)(1).This notice is to provide information about _.(分数:4.00)A.scheduling of Washington D. C. toursB.the security system of the White HouseC.application for a tour of the White House D.duties of a tour group leader解析:解析 事实细节题。本题询
45、问这则通知提供了哪方面的信息。根据第 1 段第 3 句话可知,这篇文章介绍了申请参观白宫时需要注意的问题,因而正确答案为 C(申请游览白宫)。选项 A(安排在华盛顿特区旅游)信息错误,不应该是 Washington D.C.;选项 B(白宫的保安系统)文中没有提及;倒数第二段、第三段说的是提供领队的相关信息,没有提到他们的责任,因此选项 D(旅行团领队的责任)不正确。(2).The White House is open to the public _.(分数:4.00)A.on weekdays onlyB.five days a week C.every other dayD.on wee
46、kends only解析:解析 事实细节题。本题询问白宫对外开放的时间。根据题干定位到第 4 段,文中明确说明参观时间为周二到周六,共 5 天,因此选项 B 正确。工作日为周一至周五,因此可知白宫还有 1 天周末对外开放,选项 A(只在工作日开放)、D(只有周末开放)、C(每隔一天)都为错误选项。(3).Application for a group tour of the White House must be submitted _.(分数:4.00)A.exactly on the date of applicationB.at least 30 days in advance C.an
47、y day between Tuesday and SaturdayD.10 days before the date of the tour解析:解析 事实细节题。本题询问递交团体参观白宫的申请要提前多长时间。根据题干定位到第 3 段第 1 句“申请必须至少提前一个月递交”,可知正确选项为 B(至少提前 30 天)。选项 C、D 张冠李戴:C项(周二至周六的任一天)是游客参观白宫的时间,D 项(提前 10 天)是公布申请是否被批准的时间;选项A(申请当天提交)没有在文中提及。(4).After your tour request has been confirmed, _.(分数:4.00)
48、A.it is still possible that your tour may be cancelled B.you are still allowed to change your visiting dateC.you can surely visit the White House that dayD.it is necessary for you to start your tour immediately解析:解析 事实推理题。本题询问参观申请被批准后可能出现什么情况。根据文中第 3 段第 3 句话可知,因此正确答案为 A(参观仍有可能被取消)。其他选项文中均未提到。(5).It
49、can be inferred from the passage that _.(分数:4.00)A.teenagers under 14 are not allowed to visit the White HouseB.foreigners are less likely to be permitted to tour the White HouseC.separate tours can also be scheduled for individual visitorsD.security is the chief concern in scheduling White House tours 解析:解析 推理判断题。本题询问通过文章能够推断出哪些信息。解答这种题需要根据每一个选项在文中定位。根据 D 选项内容(安全问题是安排参观白宫首要考虑的事情)定位到第 1 段第 3 句话,选项与文章相符,因此它为正确答案。文中只是说 14 岁及以上人员需要出示身份证,未说 14 岁以下孩童不能参观,因此 A(14