2008年6月英语三级考试A级真题及答案 Part I Listening Comprehension 　　Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections. 　　Section A 　　Now the test will begin. 　　1. A) Clean the bedroom. 　　B) Park up the travelling 　　C) Water flowers. 　　D) Cook the meal. 　　2. A) She doesn’t live far away. 　　B) She won’t buy a car this year. 　　C) She hasn’t made up her mind. 　　D) She doesn’t like to drive. 　　3. A) Travel on business. 　　B) Fly to New York. 　　C) Prepare some documents. 　　D) Have a holiday. 　　4. 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. 　　5. A) She is busy at the moment. 　　B) She is Diana’s friend. 　　C) She has an 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. Both the conversations andquestions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 　　Conversation 1 　　6. A) To the hospital. 　　B) To the beach. 　　C) To his university. 　　D) To his hometown. 　　7. A) She visited her middle school. 　　B) She was busy working. 　　C) She was ill and had to stay at home. 　　D) She was back to her hometown. 　　Conversation 2 　　8. A) Sofas. 　　B) Tables. 　　C) Beds. 　　D) Bookshelves. 　　9. A) On Main Road. 　　B) In front of the Central Park. 　　C) Near the terminal of Bus No.6. 　　D) Next to the discount stroe 　　10. A) 10%. 　　B) 20%. 　　C) 30%. 　　D) 40%. 　　Section C 　　Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage. 　　11. At what time of day did the fire start? 　　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 built? 　　In the year of __________________________. 　　15. What was the probable cause of the fire? 　　Most likely a burning ____________________. 　　谜底： 1-5:ABCCD 6-10:DCAABPart II Vocabulary & Structure 　　Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections. 　　Section A 　　Directions: 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). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 　　16. Most of the retired people are happy ________ their quiet life in the country- side. 　　A) to 　　B) of 　　C) with 　　D) on 　　17. My brother reference books, but ________ of them was of any use for my report. 　　A) neither 　　B) none 　　C) either 　　D) all 　　18. I don’t 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 wasn’t going to get much chance for promotion, I soon became bored with my work. 　　A) To realize 　　B) Realizing 　　C) Being realized 　　D) Realized 　　20. Please note that 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 business ________ 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) will 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 realize 　　C) we did realize 　　D) we will realize 　　Section B 　　Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet. 　　26. Obviously, nuclear power can never be the only (solve) ________ to energy crisis. 　　27. It was in his childhood 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 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) ________. 　　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. 　　谜底：16-20:CBDBA 21-25:BADCA 　　26.solution 27.written 28.believe 29.be included 30.boring 　　31.selling 32.has enjoyed 33.effectively 34.would buy 35.lost 　　11.morning 12.third floor 13.elderly people 14.1718 15.cigarette

Part III Reading Comprehension 　　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 are instructed. 　　Task 1 　　Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 　　It is the vision (设想) of the Public Transit Police Department to achieve a transit system free from crime and disorder. are designed to enhance safety, increase riders and preserve the quality of our system’s 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 (行政的) staff, devoted to one thing: public safety. 　　You’ve 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 could be on your next bus. The fare inspectors on Hiawatha light-rail trains areTransit 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 improved 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 responsibility 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 patrolling officers on because ________. 　　A) they look like fare inspectors 　　B) they don’t 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 　　D) help the transit police detect criminals 　　39. Two figures are mentioned in the last paragraph to indicate ________. 　　A) the Public Transit system’s efficiency 　　B) the success of Transit Police program 　　C) the police’s emphasis on security of downtown areas 　　D) the worsening security condition of the area 　　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 to 45. 　　The 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 with a minimum of one month’s 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 Tuesday 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. required for ages 14 and up), date of birth, social security number, country of origin, and citizenship (平正易近的身份). 　　• 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 is , 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 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 days in advance 　　C) any day between Tuesday 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 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 scheduled for individual visitors 　　D) security is the chief concern in scheduling White House tours 　　谜底：36-40：DBDBC 41-45：CBBAD

Task 3 　　Directions: The following is a letter of 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 no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. 　　Dear Mr. Williams: 　　Your advertisement in for manager of public relations 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 résumé indicates my experience in the area of public relations and management communications. I am quite familiar with the kinds of issues and problems that you have to deal with. 　　I’d like to draw your attention to page 2 of my résumé, 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 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. Please call me at 0411-89726374 to arrange an interview at your earliest convenience. 　　Sincerely yours, 　　Stephen Smith 　　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 assume -49- 　　Contact telephone number: 0411-89726374 　　Purpose of the letter: asking for -50- 　　谜底：46.Stephen Smith 47.public relations 48.flexibility 49.broader responsibility 50.an interview 　　Task 4 　　Directions: The following is a list of terms related to parcel delivery service. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55. 　　A—parcel carrier 　　B—annual revenue 　　C—package distribution company 　　D— 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 confirmation 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 　　Examples: (Q) 加急邮件处事 ( F ) 收取与递送处事 　　51. ( ) 按时送货 ( ) 紧迫送达 　　52. ( ) 全程电子跟踪 ( ) 货色年夜约价值 　　53. ( ) 保证承运商 ( ) 自动送货确认 　　54. ( ) 质量 ( ) 许可出口的文件 　　55. ( ) 附加费 ( ) 膳缦闩送货处事 　　谜底：51.J,G 52.H,O 53.C,K 54.D,I 55.P,M 　　Task 5 　　Directions: The following is a Call for Partnership（搜聚合作伙伴）advertised in a newspaper. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answers (in no 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. Interested 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 2008 Olympic Games. 　　2. Applicants must possess , 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 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 response and participation with any of their __________. 　　谜底：56.intrested parties 57.Beijing Organizing Committee 58.related services 　　59.positive 60.commercial activities

Part IV Translation -- English into Chinese 　　Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet. 　　61. us of the overcharge on your account and we have contacted the store on your behalf and are awaiting their reply. 　　A) 承蒙奉告您受到恶意透支的指控，我们已经派代表与商铺联系并正在期待回音。 　　B) 承蒙奉告您的帐户存在问题，我们已经和商铺联系过并正在期待他们的回覆。 　　C) 承蒙奉告您的帐户被多扣款一事，我们已代您与商铺联系，正在期待他们回覆。 　　D) 承蒙奉告有人指控您恶意透支，我们代表商铺向您道歉，请您期待他们的回覆。 　　62. There is no way we’ll get lost in the mountains, since the tour guide has figured out the return route. 　　A) 我们根柢不会在山琅缦阍路，因为导游已回到了原本的路线上。 　　B) 既然导游已经弄清了返程的路线，我们就毫不会在山琅缦阍路。 　　C) 因为我们在山琅缦阍失踪了标的目的无路可走，导游只好按原路返回。 　　D) ，所以导游一向都在寻找返回的路线。 　　63. With all its disadvantages, the new design they have submitted should still be considered as one of the best at present. 　　A) 尽管他们提交的这个新设计有各种不足，但仍应视为今朝佳设计之一。 　　B) 尽管有良多晦气身分，他们做出的新设计仍然被视为今朝佳设计之一。 　　C) 如不美观没有这些缺陷，他们的新设计就应该被视为迄今为止佳的一种设计。 　　D) 如不美观没有这么多晦气身分，他们的新设计就应该作为今朝佳的一个方案。 　　64. If you require , your application should be in the Student Financial Aid Services at least three weeks before your registration date. 　　A) 如不美观你需要扶助膏火，应向助学办公室提出申请，。 　　B) 如不美观你需要申请贷款交纳膏火，你应该至少在三周内到助学办公室挂号注册。 　　C) 如不美观你需要减免膏火，应到助学办公室提出申请，手续。 　　D) 如不美观你需要膏火扶助，迟应该在注册日期三周前将你的申请交到助学办公室。 　　65. The sales service includes installation (安装) and training within one week of receiving the order. On the day of installation, our training engineer will your secretary, providing instructions on the operation of this easy-to-use photocopier (改暌埂机). You may call us for help at any time in the future. If necessary, our trainer will go to your company to help you with the operation of the machine. 　　谜底：61-64:CBAD 65:订单一周内的培训。在安装机械当天，我们的工程师将培训您的秘书一个小时，讲解便捷的改暌埂机操作规范。您可以在任何时刻拨打我们的辅佐热线。若有需要，我们的培训师将前往贵公司辅佐您操作机械。 　　Part V Writing 　　Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a Letter of Price Adjustment according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet. 　　声名：假定你是新蒂服装公司(Cindy Garment Co.)发卖司理丁志文，按照下列内容给客户 (Mr. John Smith) 写一封信函。 　　写信日期：2008年6月22日 　　内容： 　　1.奉告因原材料(raw material)价钱上涨，产物价钱上调； 　　2.原订货色仍维持原价； 　　3.但愿此后继续向本公司订货； 　　4.随函寄去调整后的价目单(price list)； 　　5.暗示歉意，敬请谅解。 　　注重手札名目