[外语类试卷]2008年6月大学英语三级（A级）真题试卷及答案与解析.doc

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1、2008 年 6月大学英语三级（ A级）真题试卷及答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. The dialogues and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you sh

2、ould decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D. （ A） Clean the bedroom. （ B） Pack up for traveling. （ C） Water flowers. （ D） Cook the meal. （ A） She doesnt live far away. （ B） She wont buy a car this year. （ C） She hasnt made up her mind. （ D） She doesnt like to drive. （ A） Tra

3、vel on business. （ B） Fly to New York. （ C） Prepare some documents. （ D） Have a holiday. （ A） She was making a phone call. （ B） She was working in the office. （ C） She was going to the airport. （ D） She was having a meeting. （ A） She is busy at the moment. （ B） She is Dianas friend. （ C） She has an

4、appointment with Diana. （ D） She wants Diana to do her hair. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. The conversations and the questions will be

5、 spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should choose the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. （ A） To the hospital. （ B） To the beach. （ C） To his university. （ D） To his hometown. （ A） She visited her middle school. （ B） She was busy working. （ C） She was iii and had t

6、o stay at home. （ D） She was back to her hometown. （ A） Sofas. （ B） Tables. （ C） Beds. （ D） Bookshelves. （ A） On Main Road. （ B） In front of the Central Park. （ C） Near the terminal of Bus No. 6. （ D） Next to a discount store: （ A） 10%. （ B） 20%. （ C） 30%. （ D） 40%. Section C Directions: This sectio

7、n is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. The passage will be spoken twice. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 11 At what time of day did the fire start

8、? In the early _ 12 Which floor of the building did the fire destroy? The _ of the building. 13 Who lived in the building at the time of the fire? Only a few _. 14 When was the Geller House built? In the year of _. 15 What was the probable cause of the fire? Most liely a burning _. Section A Directi

9、ons: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 Most of the retired people are happy _ their quiet life in the countryside. （ A） to （ B） of （ C） with （ D） on

10、 17 My brother brought me a few reference books, but _ of them was of any use for my report. （ A） neither （ B） none （ C） either （ D） all 18 I dont regret _ her what I thought about her proposal, even if it upset her. （ A） tell （ B） to tell （ C） told （ D） telling 19 _ that I wasnt going to get much c

11、hance for promotion, I soon became bored with my work. （ A） To realize （ B） Realizing （ C） Being realized （ D） Realized 20 Please note that I will be away from Boston next week, _ you want to call me and discuss things. （ A） in case （ B） unless （ C） until （ D） so that 21 I tried to get out of the bu

12、siness _ I found impossible to carry on. （ A） why （ B） which （ C） what （ D） where 22 Jack would rather spend time complaining than _ the problem by himself. （ A） solve （ B） solved （ C） solves （ D） to solve 23 They will not start the project until the board chairman _ back from South Africa. （ A） wil

13、l come （ B） is coming （ C） came （ D） comes 24 Scientists should be kept _ of the latest developments in their research areas. （ A） inform （ B） informing （ C） informed （ D） to inform 25 Only when we had finished all the work _ that it was too late to take a bus home. （ A） did we realize （ B） will we

14、realize （ C） we did realize （ D） we will realize Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 Obviously, nuclear power can never be the only (solve) _ to energy crisis. 27 It was in his childho

15、od that he read most of the books (write) _ by Mark Twain. 28 Nobody at the meeting would (belief) _ that the new proposal could be carried out smoothly. 29 If the rent is as much as $ 750 a month, water, gas and electricity should (include) _. 30 The lecture was so (bore) _ that many of the student

16、s in the classroom fell asleep. 31 Mr. Smith considered (sell) _ his car and his house before moving to Beijing. 32 My mother (enjoy) _ a better health since we came to live in this beautiful seaside city. 33 The government is trying to find a way to deal with the problem of pollution (effective) _.

17、 34 The young man did not have enough money; otherwise he (buy) _ a more expensive watch. 35 With the help of the police, the woman finally found her (lose) _ child after a sleepless night. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, nu

18、mbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 36 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 enha

19、nce safety, increase riders and preserve the quality of our systems structure. 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

20、的 ) staff, devoted to one thing: public safety. Youve probably seen Transit 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 uniform-one

21、could be on your next bus. The fare inspectors on Hiawatha light-rail trains 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 improve

22、d the quality of life for downtown residents and transit customers. Ten 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. 36 The responsi

23、bility of the police force of Public Transit is to _. （ A） enhance public security （ B） build a free transit system （ C） control the number of riders （ D） ensure a convenient transit system 37 Sometimes partolling officers on buses are unnoticed because _. （ A） they look like fare inspectors （ B） th

24、ey dont wear uniform （ C） they are polite to passengers （ D） they often take a back seat 38 The purpose of installing a camera inside the new buses is to _. （ A） keep a close watch over the road ahead （ B） take pictures of the passengers on board （ C） increase the efficiency of the transit system （

25、D） help the transit police detect criminals 39 Two figures are mentioned in the last paragraph to indicate _. （ A） the Public Transit systems efficiency （ B） the success of Transit Police program （ C） the polices emphasis on security of downtown areas （ D） the worsening security condition of the are

26、a 40 The best title for the passage might be _. （ A） Police and Security （ B） New Security Measures （ C） Transit Police Security Program （ D） Crime-free Public Transit System Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 T

27、he White House is the most visited residence in the world. Tours may be scheduled through our Washington DC 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 w

28、ith a minimum of one months 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 Tue

29、sday 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. -Security information for each person in your party, including, name as it appears on I.D. (I. D. requ

30、ired 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 group. - A contact number while in DC for the designated leader of the group. After your request

31、is confirmed or denied, our office will contact you with further instructions. 41 This notice is to provide information about _. （ A） scheduling of Washington DC tours （ B） the security system of the White House （ C） application for a tour of the White House （ D） duties of a tour group leader 42 The

32、 White House is open to the public _. （ A） on weekdays only （ B） five days a week （ C） every other day （ D） on weekends only 43 Application for a group tour of the White House must be submitted _. （ A） exactly on the date of application （ B） at least 30 clays in advance （ C） any day between Tuesday

33、and Saturday （ D） 10 days before the date of the tour 44 After your tour request has been confirmed, _. （ A） it is still possible that your tour may be cancelled （ B） you are still allowed to change your visiting date （ C） you can surely visit the White House that day （ D） it is necessary for you to

34、 start your tour immediately 45 It can be inferred from the passage that _. （ A） teenagers under 14 are not allowed to visit the White House （ B） foreigners are less likely to be permitted to tour the White House （ C） separate tours can also be scheduld for individual visitors （ D） security is the c

35、hief concern in scheduling White House tours Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table below (No. 46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 The following is a letter o

36、f application. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it(No. 46 to No. 50). You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Dear Mr. Williams: Your advertisement in this mornings paper for manager of public relations

37、 appeals to me. I found the wording of your advertisement quite 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 man

38、agement communications. I am quite familiar with the kinds of issues and problems that you have to deal with. Id 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

39、 have been very happy with my present employer and colleagues, 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. Pl

40、ease call me at 0411-89726374 Sincerely yours stephen Smith to arrange an interview at your earliest convenience. An Application Letter Applicant: 【 46】 Position applied for: the manager of 【 47】 Requirements emphasized in the ad: 1. leadership 2. initiative 3. 【 48】 Expectation of the applicant: to

41、 assume 【 49】 . Contact telephone number: 0411-89726374 Purpose of the letter: asking for 【 50】 Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding let

42、ters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A-parcel carrier B-annual revenue C-package distribution company D-the commitment to quality E-weight of the shipment F-pick-up and delivery G-urgent delivery H-full electronic tracking I-export documentation J-scheduled delivery K-automatic confirmatio

43、n of delivery L-global network M-door-to-door delivery N-zone number of the destination O-approximate value of the shipment P-additional charge Q-express plus package 51. ( )定时送货 ( )紧急投递 52. ( )全程电子跟踪 ( )货物大约价值 53. ( )包裹承运商 ( )自动送货确认 54. ( )质量承诺 ( )允许出口的文件 55. ( )附加费 ( )上门送货服务 Task 5 Directions: The

44、 following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 56 The following is a Call for Partnership (征求合作伙伴 ) advertised in a neswpaper. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 to No.

45、60) that follow. The answers (in not more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet. 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. Intereste

46、d parties are invited to participate in the procedure and submit their declaration of interest and related supporting documents. General Terms and Conditions of Participation 1. Applicants must be able to contribute sufficient funds, products and related services to meet the demands of the Beijing 2

47、008 Olympic Games. 2. Applicants must possess strong economic strength, financial and technical capabilities. 3. Applicants must enjoy a positive social image, good reputation and excellent business record. 4. Applicants undertake not to associate their response to this call and participation in the

48、 procedure with any of their commercial activities. 56 What is the main purpose of this Call for Expression of Interest? To invite _ to participate in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. 57 Who is the issuer of this Call for Expression of Interest? The _ of the 2008 Olympic Games. 58 What must the applicants do to meet the demands of the 2008 Olympic Games? Contribute sufficient funds, products, and _. 59 What is required of the applicants in terms of social image? They must enjoy a _ social image. 60 What should applicants undertake not to do? Associate their respons