1、大学英语三级 A 级（阅读理解）-试卷 12 及答案解析(总分：50.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：11，分数：50.00)1.Part 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 ar
2、e instructed._2.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_We dont have beds in the spacecraft, but we
3、do have sleeping bags. During the day, when we are working, we leave the bags tied to the wall, out of the ways. At bedtime we untie them and take them wherever weve chosen to sleep. On most spacecraft flights everyone sleeps at the same time. No one has to stay awake to watch over the spacecraft; t
4、he crafts computers call us on the radio. On the spacecraft, sleep-time doesnt mean nighttime. During each ninety-minute orbit (轨道) the sun “rises“ and shines through our windows for about fifty minutes, then it “sets“ as the spacecraft takes us around the dark side of the Earth. To keep the sun out
5、 of our eyes, we wear black sleep masks. It is surprisingly easy to get comfortable and fall asleep in space. Every astronaut (宇航员) sleeps differently: some sleep upside down, some sideways, and some right side up. When its time to sleep, I take my bag, my sleep mask and my tape player with earphone
6、s and float (漂浮) up to the flight deck (驾驶舱). Then I get into the bag, and float in a sitting position just above a seat, right next to a window. Before I pull the mask down over my eyes, I relax for a while, listening to music and watching the Earth go by under me.（分数：10.00）(1).When the astronauts
7、are working, sleeping bags are fastened _.（分数：2.00）A.on the wallB.to their seatsC.onto the flight deckD.anywhere they like(2).Why can all the astronauts sleep at the same time?（分数：2.00）A.They have to follow the same timetable.B.The radio will take care of the aircraft for them.C.There are enough sle
8、eping bags in the spacecraft.D.There is no need for them to watch over the spacecraft.(3).To relax himself before sleep, the writer often_.（分数：2.00）A.makes a bedB.gets into his bagC.listens to musicD.wears a sleep mask(4).How long does it take the spacecraft to go round the Earth?（分数：2.00）A.Forty mi
9、nutes.B.Fifty minutes.C.Ninety minutes.D.Twenty-four hours.(5).The best title for this passage is _.（分数：2.00）A.Traveling in SpaceB.Sleeping in the SpacecraftC.Equipment Used by AstronautsD.The Earth Seen from Outer Space3.Task 2Directions：This task is the same as Task 1The 5 questions or unfinished
10、statements are numbered 41 through 45_Do you know how to use a mobile phone without being rude to the people around you? Talking during a performance irritates (激怒) people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate (振动). When your mobile phone vibr
11、ates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy the performance. Think twice before using mobile phones in elevators, museums, churches or other indoor public placesespecially enclosed spaces. Would you want to listen to someones conversation in these places? Worse yet, how would you feel if a
12、mobile phone rang suddenly during a funeral! It happens more often than you think. Avoid these embarrassing situations by making sure your mobile phone is switched off. When eating at a restaurant with friends, dont place your mobile phone on the table. This conveys the message that your phone calls
13、 are more important than those around you. Mobile phones have sensitive microphones that allow you to speak at the volume you would on a regular phone. This enables you to speak quietly so that others wont hear the details of your conversations. If you are calling from a noisy area, use your hand to
14、 direct your voice into the microphone. Many people believe that they cant live without their mobile phone. Owning a mobile phone definitely makes life more convenient, but limit your conversations to urgent ones and save the personal calls until you are at home.（分数：10.00）(1).What should you do when
15、 you need to answer a phone call during a performance?（分数：2.00）A.Call back after the performance.B.Answer it near the exit door.C.Talk outside the exit door.D.Speak in a low voice.(2).Putting your mobile phone on a restaurant table may make your friends think _.（分数：2.00）A.you prefer to talk to your
16、friends at the tableB.you value your calls more than your friendsC.you are enjoying the company of your friendsD.you are polite and considerate of your friends(3).When you are calling in a noisy area, you are advised to_.（分数：2.00）A.use a more sensitive microphoneB.shout loudly into your microphoneC.
17、go away quietly to continue the phone callD.use your hand to help speak into the phone(4).The author implies that the use of mobile phones in such places as museums should be _.（分数：2.00）A.limitedB.expectedC.discouragedD.recommended(5).Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?（分数：2.00）
18、A.You should limit your mobile phone calls to personal affairs.B.You should speak quietly into your phone while in a church.C.You are supposed to turn off your mobile phone at a funeral.D.You are supposed to use your mobile phone as much as possible.4.Task 3Directions：The following is a passageAfter
19、 reading it，you are required to complete the blanks below it(No46 through No50)You should write your answers briefly in no more than three words_We welcome you aboard the Eastern Flight and will do our best to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable. For your safety and convenience To begin the tri
20、p, we would like to draw your attention to some safety-related details. These are also explained on the instruction card in the seat pocket in front of you. Seat belts must remain fastened while the “Fasten seatbelts“ sign is on. It is advisable to keep them fastened at all times while seated. All f
21、lights are non-smoking. The use of mobile telephones is now allowed when the airplane is on the ground. During the flight the use of CD and DVD players is not allowed.For your entertainment To help you enjoy your trip, we provide a range of newspapers. On our MD-11 and Boeing aircraft, we provide mu
22、sic and video programs. On Airbus A321/320/319, short videos are shown. Meals and drinks During most flights we serve you a tasty meal and drinks. Beer, wine and other drinks are served free of charge. Coffee, tea and juice are served free of charge on all domestic (国内的) flights. On domestic flights
23、 leaving before nine and on all flights to Northern China, a snack is served. Eastern Flight Service Safety and convenience1. Seat belts: remain 1 while the “Fasten seatbelts“ sign is on2. Smoking: not allowed on board3. Mobile phones: used only when the airplane is 24. CD and DVD: not allowed to pl
24、ay 3Entertainment provided1. newspapers2. music and 4on MD-11 and Boeing aircraft Meals and drinks on board1. meals served on most flights2. coffee, tea and juice served free of charge3. a snack served on all flights to 5（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_6.Task 4Directions：The following i
25、s a passageAfter reading it,you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table belowThen you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets，numbered 51 through 55_AStock exchange KStock transferBBuying and selling stock LStock companyCStock market MShare capit
26、alDCurrent prices of stock NLimited companyEStock list OPublic bondsFCapital stock PGovernment bondsGMoney paid for shares QBuying longHCommon stock RStockholderIPreference share SStockbrokerJWatered stock TSelling shortExample：(S)股票经纪人 (R)股东（分数：10.00）(1).( )证券市场 ( )证券交易所（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).( )证券行市
27、( )普通股（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).( )股份转让 ( )政府债券（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).( )股份资本 ( )优先股（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).( )有限公司 ( )掺水股票（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_7.Task 5Directions：The following is a passageAfter reading it，you should give brief answers to the 5 questions(No56 through No60)that followThe answers(in no more than 3 word
28、s)should be written after the corresponding numbers_Better your English and customer service skills in a better career Join our fast expanding team and you will be involved in customer service activities for our customers at our Data Processing Center. Its a career opportunity where you can use and
29、develop your language skills, your customer service skills and supervisory (监管) skills. Right now we are looking for Section Head, Correspondence In this supervisory role, you will lead a small team to prepare written replies for customer enquiries and instructions according to our company policies
30、and guidelines. You will identify customers needs to ensure high service standards. You should hold a degree, preferable in English, with supervisory experience in the service-related field, ideally involved in customer correspondence. As a team leader and decision maker, you must possess excellent
31、interpersonal and communication skills and be proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese. In return, you will be offered an attractive salary and other benefits. If you are interested, please apply by sending your detailed resume, quoting (引用) reference number SHC/G003 with expected salary
32、 by e-mail to: .hk. Applicants who are not contacted within four weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the position wanted in the advertisement? Section head of 1.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).What are the responsibilities of the job? To prepare written replies for customer q
33、uestions and find out 1（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).Whats the other qualification needed apart from a degree in English? 1 in the service-related field.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).What favorable terms are offered for the job? 1 and other benefits.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).How long should applicants wait before they know t
34、he result? At most 1.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_大学英语三级 A 级（阅读理解）-试卷 12 答案解析(总分：50.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：11，分数：50.00)1.Part 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
35、carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed._解析：2.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_解析：We
36、 dont have beds in the spacecraft, but we do have sleeping bags. During the day, when we are working, we leave the bags tied to the wall, out of the ways. At bedtime we untie them and take them wherever weve chosen to sleep. On most spacecraft flights everyone sleeps at the same time. No one has to
37、stay awake to watch over the spacecraft; the crafts computers call us on the radio. On the spacecraft, sleep-time doesnt mean nighttime. During each ninety-minute orbit (轨道) the sun “rises“ and shines through our windows for about fifty minutes, then it “sets“ as the spacecraft takes us around the d
38、ark side of the Earth. To keep the sun out of our eyes, we wear black sleep masks. It is surprisingly easy to get comfortable and fall asleep in space. Every astronaut (宇航员) sleeps differently: some sleep upside down, some sideways, and some right side up. When its time to sleep, I take my bag, my s
39、leep mask and my tape player with earphones and float (漂浮) up to the flight deck (驾驶舱). Then I get into the bag, and float in a sitting position just above a seat, right next to a window. Before I pull the mask down over my eyes, I relax for a while, listening to music and watching the Earth go by u
40、nder me.（分数：10.00）(1).When the astronauts are working, sleeping bags are fastened _.（分数：2.00）A.on the wall B.to their seatsC.onto the flight deckD.anywhere they like解析：解析：根据题目中的 sleeping bags 定位到第一段。该段第二句话谈到，在工作的时候，宇航员都是把睡袋系在墙上的(tied to the wall)。故 A 项是正确答案。(2).Why can all the astronauts sleep at th
41、e same time?（分数：2.00）A.They have to follow the same timetable.B.The radio will take care of the aircraft for them.C.There are enough sleeping bags in the spacecraft.D.There is no need for them to watch over the spacecraft. 解析：解析：根据题目中的 sleep at the same time 定位到第二段。该段第二句说到，没有必要一直守着飞船(No one has to s
42、tay awake to watch over)，如有异常情况，计算机系统会发出通知。所以，宇航员们大可放心地同时睡觉。故 D 项是正确答案。(3).To relax himself before sleep, the writer often_.（分数：2.00）A.makes a bedB.gets into his bagC.listens to music D.wears a sleep mask解析：解析：根据题目中的 relax 定位到全文最后一句。该句谈到，作者在睡觉之前先要听一会儿音乐(listening to music)放松一下。因此，C 项是正确答案。(4).How lo
43、ng does it take the spacecraft to go round the Earth?（分数：2.00）A.Forty minutes.B.Fifty minutes.C.Ninety minutes. D.Twenty-four hours.解析：解析：根据第三段第二句话可知，飞船沿着轨道每 90 分钟(each ninety-minute orbit)就可以看到一次日升日落(“rises”“sets”)。所以可以推理出，飞船绕地球一周需要 90 分钟，因此 C 项是正确答案。(5).The best title for this passage is _.（分数：2.0
44、0）A.Traveling in SpaceB.Sleeping in the Spacecraft C.Equipment Used by AstronautsD.The Earth Seen from Outer Space解析：解析：通读文章后我们可以看出，本文通篇都在探讨宇航员在飞船里的睡觉问题。如：第一段介绍了宇航员在飞船里是睡在睡袋的；第二段介绍了宇航员可以同一时间睡觉；第三段介绍了为了更好的入睡宇航员会戴上黑色的睡眠眼罩；第四段介绍了宇航员睡觉时不同的睡姿以及本文作者的睡眠习惯。因此，B 项是最佳标题。3.Task 2Directions：This task is the sam
45、e as Task 1The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45_解析：Do you know how to use a mobile phone without being rude to the people around you? Talking during a performance irritates (激怒) people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone
46、to vibrate (振动). When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy the performance. Think twice before using mobile phones in elevators, museums, churches or other indoor public placesespecially enclosed spaces. Would you want to listen to someones conversation in these places? Worse
