英语三级A级阅读真题整理附答案.docx

1、英语三级A级阅读真题整理附答案2014年真题（1）Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been dec

2、lining for years due to advances in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing. Stage Performers The five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61%. Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replace

3、d with movies and home entertainment technologies. Postal Service Mail Sorters (分拣员) After losing almost 57000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by 2018. With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax, th

4、is job is quickly becoming unnecessary. Office Support Workers About 300000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009. Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voicemail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled profession

5、als to do their own office work. Photo Processors With the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018. Radio OperatorsAs

6、 technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radiotelephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.1.According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economic changes, _. A.many jobs are disappe

7、aring sharply B.many new occupations are emerging C.people are attracted to higher-paying jobs D.part-time jobs have become more popular2.One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that _. A.stage performers can no longer earn big money B.fewer people are qualified as stag

8、e performers C.there is less investment in stage performances D.stage performances have become less popular3.The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that _. A.office workers can work on a flexible work system B.professionals are able to do their own office work C.secretaries and file

9、clerks are badly in need D.employees can enjoy better social welfare4.The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might decline by _. A.61% B.43% C.30% D.24%5.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A.Advanced Technologies B.Rising Unemployment C.Disappe

10、aring Careers D.Global EconomyTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serv

11、e at risk. At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company. GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always min

12、dful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers. We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices. We have highly qualified staff, we use the best available equipment and

13、we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean. Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or green programs. Our new green waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity

14、in the community. For more information, contact GFL at *.1.According to the passage, GFL doesnt allow any conduct that will _. A.cause any noise to the environment B.produce waste in the communities C.waste more natural resources D.do harm to its customers2.The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage

15、Division is _. A.profit B.safety C.efficiency D.responsibility3.In the first paragraph, we are always mindful of. means _. A.we are always worried about. B.we always look forward to. C.we are always aware of. D.we always put up with.4.What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practic

16、es, according to the second paragraph? A.Continually upgrade them. B.Keep using the traditional methods. C.Hire new workers to clean the environment. D.Import new technology from overseas companies.5.What can we learn about the companys new green waste management program? A.The quality of waste mana

17、gement has become worse. B.The program is becoming more and more popular. C.Waste management has remained unchanged. D.More workers are involved in the program.2014年真题（2）Task 1 Marketing by emailing is on the increase. Compared to other media, email messages are extremely cheap to send. With TV, you

18、 are spending on ad agencies and cable channels. With print ads, you are helping to keep newspapers and magazines alive. Direct mail costs more than $600 per thousand pieces. With email, there are almost no costs at all. Its low cost makes email marketing become the most cost-effective (划算的) adverti

19、sing method available today. With TV, you do not know who is watching your ads. Even with direct mail, you cannot be sure that your mail has been delivered, or that anyone reads it when it gets there. With email, you know within 24 hours exactly which messages have been opened, by whom, what links t

20、he openers clicked on (点击), and what part of your message was working. Because of electronic links, those who open your emails can do their own research: they can explore and see any of the thousands of products that you sell. They can see the colors and sizes. They can, and they do, read ratings an

21、d reviews. They can put products in their shopping carts and buy them.36、 Email marketing has become the most cost-effective advertising method because _. A. it is of extremely low cost B. it is a new marketing method C. it is popular with young people D. it is the best marketing method available37、

22、 By saying with print ads, you are helping to keep newspapers and magazines alive (Para. 1), the writer means that _. A. your investment is important to newspapers and magazines B. your ads are helping newspapers and magazines survive C. print ads are more attractive than TV and email ads D. print m

23、atters are less expensive than emails38、 According to the passage, if you place an ad on TV, you are unable to know _. A. how often your ad is displayed B. how much your ad costs C. when your ad is shown D. who your audience is39、 If you market by emailing, you can learn within a day _. A. who have

24、opened your messages B. how old your message readers are C. what quality your advertised product has D. how much your advertising messages cost40、 What enables the email ad readers to do their own research? A. The TV program ratings and reviews. B. The products color and size. C. The electronic link

25、s. D. The shopping carts.Task 2 To make your driving experience in the United States safe and enjoyable, our company is providing you with this Rules of the Road pamphlet. Please note, however, that this pamphlet does not represent a complete list of the motor vehicle and traffic laws of the various

26、 states. Regardless of whether or not a specific law is outlined below, it is your responsibility as the driver to follow all applicable (适合的) motor vehicle and traffic laws. Do Not Drink and Drive! Each state strictly prohibits Driving While Drunk. Wear SeatbeltsIts the Law! Also, the use of child

27、seats for babies and small children (usually under age 5) is required to stay in all states. Place child seats in the back seat only. Stay to the Right In the United States, motor vehicles are operated on the right hand side of the road. Be extremely careful to stay to the right at all times-especia

28、lly if you are from a left-hand drive country. Obey the Speed Limit In most states, the maximum highway speed is 65 miles per hour (mph) in rural areas and 55 mph in urban (市区的) areas. Speed limits on secondary roads and in cities and towns are usually significantly lower, generally 30 mph and even

29、lower in school zones. Stop for School BusesTraffic approaching in both directions must stop for a school bus while its red lights are flashing.41、 The purpose of the Rules of the Road pamphlet is to _. A. provide a full list of traffic laws and regulations in the US B. help drivers to enjoy safe an

30、d pleasant driving in the US C. tell drivers to avoid dangerous roads in various states D. show drivers the different road signs in all the states42、 If you travel with a child under the age of 5, you should _. A. put him in a child seat B. carry him in your arm C. have him sit beside you D. fasten him in the front seat43、 What does a driver from a left-hand drive country need to do while driving in the US? A. Stick to his driving practice. B. Apply for a new driving license. C. Take a sp