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1、大学英语三级 A 级-阅读理解(十七)及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Task 5 问答 lilist-sty(总题数：10，分数：100.00)Directions: This section is to test your ability to answer questions. Each passage has 5 questions. You should give brief answers to these questions. The answers should be no mo than 4 words. Write them in the corr

2、esponding space on the Answer Sheet.How to Organize Meetings?Meetings can be the most dreaded part of business, yet they are essential to good communication. Make them a positive part of your business operation by organizing them well. To organize a meeting:(1)Decide exactly who should attend the me

3、eting.(2)Schedule a time for the meeting with the persons attending, making it clear what the meeting is about and how long it will take.(3)Schedule a place for the meeting that is conducive to discussion and does not allow interruptions.(4)Plan an agenda with a time schedule for addressing each iss

4、ue.(5)Distribute the agenda well in advance of the meeting, asking for any modifications or additions.(6)Once the meeting starts there should be one person in charge who manages the meeting and facilitates discussion.(7)The meeting leader should stimulate and clarify communication, summarizing point

5、s made.(8)Consensus should be encouraged, but dont make that the endpoint.(9)If more information is needed for making decisions, schedule another meeting with homework assignments.(10)At the end of the meeting clarify what has transpired and what the next steps are.(11)Distribute a summary of decisi

6、ons reached at the meeting, including the date and time of any future meetings.（分数：10.00）(1).Whats the most important thing to do when planning a meeting? To _ should attend the meeting.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).What kind of additional people can be invited to the meeting? Those who could provide some _,

7、insights, or firsthand facts relevant for the meeting purposes.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).What should the meeting leader do during the meeting? They should _ communication, summarizing points made.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).How can we make a meeting a positive part of our business operation? By _ them well.（分数：2.

8、00）填空项 1:_(5).What should we do if more information is needed for making decisions? We should schedule another meeting with _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_Britannia Hotels is the leading privately-owned hotel group in the UK, operating nationwide with 29 hotels, with more than 6,200 bedrooms and nearly 4,000 emp

9、loyees. Our accommodation is designed for comfort and convenience with all the room facilities expected by todays travelers. With reasonable rates, Britannia Hotels offers value-for-money accommodation within a friendly and relaxed environment.Our city centre hotels are all located close to major tr

10、ansport links and are perfect for both leisure and business travelers. Take advantage of our special offers to see the sights of London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Nottingham and Coventry.We have several hotels which are set in the countryside. Enjoy country walks, historical locations and b

11、eautiful scenery with a stay in a Britannia Hotel.Visit our website and book a Britannia Hotel online to take advantage of the lowest available rates. With the Britannia Hotels Best Rate Guarantee, you have the added security of knowing that you are booking the best rate available for any Britannia

12、Hotel on the Internet, there is no need to shop around.Join us to celebrate New Year with a 3-night accommodation package. Allow us to take care of everything with all meals and entertainment included. Bring in the New Year in style with our evening dinner and dancing.（分数：10.00）(1).How many employee

13、s does Britannia Hotels have? Nearly _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).What is the accommodation of Britannia Hotels designed for? Its designed for _ with all the room facilities expected by todays travelers.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).What is the advantage of Britannia Hotels city centre hotels? Their locations are _

14、major transport links and convenient to see the sights of cities.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).Which hotel can let you enjoy country walks, historical locations and beautiful scenery? A _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).What does a 3-night accommodation package include? It includes all meals and _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_The Gre

15、at Wall of China is considered to be the only man-made project seen from the moon. Although it was once thought to have been built entirely during the Qin Dynasty (朝代) between 221 and 208 BC, it is now believed to have been started earlier.The 15-foot-high, 25-foot-wide, 1,500-mile-long structure wa

16、s undoubtedly built to keep out invading enemies. To the common people of the empire, who had been forced to build the wall, it was not worth it, however. The wall, and other public works completed by the Qin Dynasty, had caused great losses on the wealth and human life of the country. As a result,

17、an angry population rose up in rebellion (反抗) against the Qin Dynasty, and in 207 BC the Han Dynasty began.Because of its rich history and magnificent appearance, the Great Wall attracts tourists, scientists, and historians (历史学家) to this day and will continue to do so for generations.（分数：10.00）(1).

18、What is considered the only man-made project seen from the moon? The _ of China.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).According to the passage, when was the Great Wall built? Even before _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).What is the purpose of the builders in building a so great structure? It was undoubtedly built to keep out _.

19、（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).According to the author, why did the people rebel against the Qin Dynasty? Because the wall and other public works had caused _ on the wealth and human life of the country.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).Why is the Great Wall of China so attractive to the people around the world? Because of

20、its rich history and _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_Chemists have been studying why people cry. They say the body produces two kinds of tears. One kind cleans out the eye if it gets dirt in it. But when people cry because of their feelings, these tears have poison chemicals in them. The body is getting rid of ch

21、emicals produced by strong feelings.In the United States men have heart diseases more often than women do. Doctors say heart disease and some other diseases are related to the pressures (压力) of living and working in a modern society. Perhaps men suffer more from these diseases because they do not cr

22、y enough. And it is possible that as more and more women work outside the home, they will also suffer from more pressure. Then everyone will need to cry more.（分数：10.00）(1).How many kinds of tears does the body produce?（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).What do the tears contain, when people cry because of their fe

23、elings? They contain _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).Living in a modern society, what kind of disease is common among people?（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).Why do men suffer more from these diseases than women? Probably because they do not _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).What will happen if more and more women suffer from more pr

24、essure? They will need to _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_Suicide (自杀) has been a cause of concern in most societies for a long time. The classical Greeks, for example, required people who wanted to kill themselves to get permission. While this law is not without humor by todays standards, it clearly shows an awa

25、reness of the problem in times going by. In todays society, there are more cases of suicide than we want to admit. Why do people try to take their own lives?The motives for suicide can be categorized into areas such as failure, wrath (愤怒), the need for attention, stress, and so on. However, the char

26、acters of a person who wants to take his own life change from person to person, making it difficult to describe the typical victim. To make the problem even more complicated people will often hide their true feelings. Thus, this causes their friends to disregard problems that should be viewed as ser

27、ious.In the United States, a network of centers has been created to attempt to prevent suicide. People who are bitter, worried, or depressed are encouraged to contact workers at these centers. Their workers offer advice to the callers, trying to help them to see that suicide as a solution to problem

28、s is an illusion (幻觉). They have helped a lot of people with a wide variety of problems. So, in the area of man helping his fellow man, they are certainly a success.（分数：10.00）(1).What should Greeks do when they wanted to kill themselves in ancient Greece? They should get _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).Why is

29、 it difficult to tell typical cases of suicide? Because peoples _ are quite different.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).Why cant their friends discover these peoples intention to kill themselves? Because they often cover up their _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).What is the purpose of setting up a network of centers in U. S

30、. A? To _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).What are the people who are bitter, worried, or depressed encouraged to do in U. S. A? They are encouraged to _ at these centers for advice.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_Rider Instruments Inc.Is currently looking for a secretary?The company requires a well organized and experienced s

31、ecretary to assist the HR Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for payroll (薪水册) administrative management of the development.A female aged 23-35 is wanted. Flexibility and a willingness to learn are key requirements. Good knowledge of IT and computer systems is essential. A good ab

32、ility to work independently and accurately is also required. In addition, the candidate should have a good communicating skill. Permanent position, attractive salary and welfare. This is an ideal opportunity to join one of the fastest growing business machines companies in Europe.Those who are inter

33、ested should apply in writing only, enclosing a full resume with details of your current salary and address to:46 Queen Avenue,Edinburgh EH12 5DE（分数：10.00）(1).Whose assistant will the secretary be? She will be an assistant of _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).Whats the responsibility of the secretary? The secre

34、tary will be responsible for _ and administrative management.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).What knowledge is essential for this position? Good knowledge of IT and _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).How should the candidates apply for this position? They should apply _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).What else should the candidate enc

35、lose besides a full resume in his application letter? His current _ and _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_MEMOFROM: David WilliamsTO: IMA studentDATE: January 20, 2006SUBJECT: Review Questions from Chapter 3 and Online Readings Here are the answers to your January 18 review questions about feedback, listening, and

36、non-verbal communication.1. Four ways that can provide supportive feedback are:Maintaining eye contact;Responding with appropriate facial expressions and gestures;Using verbal reinforcements such as “I see“ and “yes“;Rephrasing the speakers comments to verify understanding.2. When your gestures conf

37、lict with your words, your audience will almost always believe your gestures and not your words.3. Active listening is very useful when you are not sure you understand what the person means, or when an important or emotionally charged message is sent.I hope this information is helpful. If you need f

38、urther information, please contact me by email at imastudentou.edu.（分数：10.00）(1).Who has written this memo?（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).What is the subject of this memo? Review questions from Chapter 3 and _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).What kind of role can maintaining eye contact play in communication? It can provi

39、de _ role.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).What will your audience always believe when your gestures conflict with your words? They will almost always believe _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).What should you do when you are not sure you understand what the person means? You should _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_How many men do housewor

40、k? Recently a European commission tried to find out peoples ideas and reactions to the womens movement. As part of their survey, they asked many men and women the question, “Who does the housework?“ The men answered very differently from the women!The housework they asked people about was: preparing

41、 meals, washing dishes, cleaning the house and babysitting. 48% of British husbands said they did these things. 37% of Danish (丹麦的) men helped in the house. But only 15% of Italian men said they did the housework, many of them said they never helped at all!But there was an interesting point of view

42、from the wives. According to British wives, only 38% of their husbands helped in the house. And Italian wives said that their husbands hardly ever helped. The Italian and British men did not tell the truth! The Commission found that Danish men were the most truthful husbands. Their answers were the

43、same as their wives answers.Do the men you know help in the house? Do you think the survey gives a true picture in your experience? Write and tell us what you think.（分数：10.00）(1).Where was the survey carried out? In _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).Whats the purpose of the Commission in carrying out such a sur

44、vey? They tried to find out peoples ideas and reactions to _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).How many kinds of housework are mentioned in the survey?（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).According to their own accounts, who did more housework among the husbands from the three countries? The _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).Who are the most

45、 truthful husbands according to the passage? The _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_Saridon is a combination of analgesic (止痛的) and antipyretic (退热的) substances. Its components are carefully balanced to give rapid relief of pain (e. g. headache, toothache, etc. ) which lasts for several hours.Single dose: adults: 12

46、 tablets; children of school age: 1/21 tablets. Saridon should not be used by children under 12 unless advised by the doctor.The single dose may be repeated three times in 24 hours.The tablets may be taken whole and washed down with large volumes of water or other suitable liquid. Analgesics should

47、not be taken for prolonged (持续的) periods of time or in high doses without consulting a doctor.Saridon is usually well tolerated. In some cases occasional sensitive skin reactions have been observed.With Saridon, as with other analgesics, patients should avoid taking alcohol while under treatment, since the indiv