三级英语A卷真题及答案.docx

1、三级英语A卷真题及答案北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试2006年11月（A）卷Part I Reading Comprehension（30） Passage 1 Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage: One study shows that Americans prefer to answer with a brief “Yes”, “No”, “Sure”, or the very popular “Yeah” rather than with a longer reply. (76) But brief replie

2、s do not mean Americans are impolite of unfriendly to some extent. Very often, Americans are in a hurry and may greet you with a single word “Hi”, indeed; this is a greeting you will hear again and again during your stay in the United States. It is used by everyone, regardless of rank, age or occupa

3、tion. However, those who are accustomed to longer greetings may require a little more time before they feel comfortable with American simple talk.Americans sometimes use plain talk when they are uncomfortable. (77) If people praise them or thank them in an especially polite way, they may become unco

4、mfortable and not know what to say in reply . They dont want to be impolite or rude, you can be sure that they liked what was said about them. Except for certain holidays, such as Christmas, Americans dont usually give gifts. Thus, you will find Americans embarrassed as they accept gifts, especially

5、 if they have nothing to give in return. They are generally a warm but informal people. 1. The fact that Americans like shorter answers tells us _.A. they reply very quickly in a hurryB. they choose words too carefully C. they like replying briefly D. they want to be as polite as they can 2. Those w

6、ho like using beautiful or formal words _.A. need more time to get used to American simple greetingB. need no time to get familiar with American greeting C. do not very much like American way of greetingD. think Americans are not polite whatever 3. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Americans oft

7、en answer with the words like “sure”, “yeah.”B. They are not impolite with brief replies. C. Americans in high ranks must use formal words in greeting.D. Americans are a warm but informal people.4. The Americans like others praise but if in a polite way _.A. they dont know what to way in reply B. th

8、ey feel somewhat uneasy C. they dont want to reply D. both A and B 5. The passage indicates that _.A. Americans exchange gifts the first time they meet.B. Americans seldom give gifts except for some holidays.C. Americans often bring some gifts to their friends.D. Americans only want to get gifts fro

9、m others.Passage 2 Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage: (78) The advantages and disadvantages of a large population have long been a subject of discussion among economists (经济学家). It has been argued that the supply of good land is limited. To feed a large population, inferior land m

10、ust be cultivated and the good land worded intensively. Thus, each person produces less and this means a lower average income than could be obtained with a smaller population. Other economists have argued that a large population gives more scope for specialization and the development of facilities s

11、uch as ports, roads and railways, which are not likely to be built unless there is a big demand to justify them.One of the difficulties in carrying out a world-wide birth control program lies in the fact that official attitudes to population growth vary from country to country depending on the level

12、 of industrial development and the availability of food and raw materials. In the developing country where a vastly expanded population is pressing hard upon the limits of food, space and natural resources, it will be the first concern of government to place a limit on the birthrate, whatever the co

13、nsequences may be. In the highly industrialized society the problem may be more complex. A decreasing birth rate may lead to unemployment because it results in a declining market for manufactured goods. (79)When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building ind

14、ustry is weakened. Faced with considerations such as these, the government of a developed country may well prefer to see a slowly increasing population, rather than one which is stable or in decline.6. A smaller population may mean _.A. higher productivity, but a lower average incomeB. lower product

15、ivity, but a higher average incomeC. lower productivity, and a lower average incomeD. higher productivity, and a higher average income7. According to the passage, a large population will provide a chance for developing _.A. agriculture B. transport system C. industry D. national economy8. In a devel

16、oped country, people will perhaps go out of work if the birthrate _.A. goes up B. is decreasing C. remains stable D is out of control9. According to the passage slowly rising birthrate perhaps is good for _.A. a developed nation B. a developing nation C. every nation with a big population D. every n

17、ation with a small population10. It is no easy job to carry out a general plan for birth control throughout the world because _.A. there are too many underdeveloped countries in the worldB. underdeveloped countries have low level of industrial development C. different governments have different view

18、s about the problemD. even developed countries may have complex problemsPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against rain. It was fi

19、rst used as a shade against the sun.Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, way back in the eleventh century B.C.We know that the umbrella was also used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there w

20、as a strange thing connected with its use; it became a symbol of honor and authority. In the Far East In ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royal people or by those in high office.In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in

21、common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrellas as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in 16th century. And again it became

22、a symbol of power and authority.Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. (80)It wasnt until the twentieth century that womens umbrellas began to be made in a variety of colors.11. The first use of umbrella was as_. A. protection a

23、gainst rain B. a shade against the sun C. a symbol of power D. a symbol of honor12._were regarded as the people who first used umbrellas. A. Romans B. Greeks C. Chinese D. Europeans13. The umbrella was used only by royal people or those in high office_. A. in European in the eighteenth century B. in

24、 ancient Egypt and BabylonC. in the Far East in ancient timesD. during the Milddle Ages14. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A. Women enjoy using umbrella with varies kinds of colors B. The inventor of the umbrella is unknown C. Once ordinary people had no right to use um

25、brellas D. Umbrellas were popular and cheap in the ancient times15. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage? A. When Was the Umbrella Invented B. The Role of Umbrella in History C. The Colors and Shapes of Umbrella D. Who Needed Umbrella First Part Vocabulary and Structure （30）1

26、6. The news quickly spread through the village _ the war had ended. A. which B. what C. that D. where17. We hurried to the station _ find ourselves three hours earlier for the train. A. only to B. in order to C. so as to D. such as to 18. I meant _ you , but Im afraid I forgot. A. ringing B. being r

27、inging C. to ringing D. to ring 19. We live in a time _, more than ever before in history, people are moving A. what B. when C. which D. where20. Is there any possibility of getting the price_ further? A. reduced B. reduce C. reducing D. be reduced 21. _ you feel too ill to go out. I would rather no

28、t stay at home tonight. A. Because B Although C. Unless D. If 22. Because of many mistakes, she was made _ these letters again. A. type B. to typing C. typed D. to type23. It is hot and dry; the flowers need _. A. being watered B. be watered C. to water D. to be watered 24. He began by showing us wh

29、ere the country was and went on _ us about its climate.A. telling B. to tell C. to telling D. to be told 25. Our failure _ ourselves to modern life often causes us trouble in our work. A. to adopt B. to apply C. to adapt D. to act 26. Once _ of the necessity of a move, he worked hard to find a new h

30、ome. A. convinced B. be convinced C. convincing D. having convinced27. So many representatives _ , the conference had to be put off. A. were absent B. to be absent C. being absent D. had been absent28. In no case _ the students from exploring new ideas. A. we should prevent B. we could prevent C. sh

31、ould we prevent D. shouldnt prevent29. I dont think it advisable that Tom _ to the job since he has no experience. A. be assigned B. is assigned C. will be assigned D. has been assigned30. With all this work on hand, she _ to the dance party last night. A. oughtnt to go B. hadnt gone C. shouldnt have gone D. mustnt have gone31. As Christmas was coming, the town began a _ clearing on a large scale. A. through B. thorough C. though D. thought 32. E-mail writing has became the usual means of communication _ people some distance away. A. for B. on C. to C. with 33. It is a good ide