[外语类试卷]2017年12月大学英语三级（A级）真题试卷及答案与解析.doc

1、2017年 12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 Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once When you hear a questi （ A） Applying

2、 for a visa. （ B） Making a reservation. （ C） Checking out in the airport. （ D） Filling in an application form. （ A） In an office. （ B） In a club. （ C） In a hospital. （ D） In a restaurant. （ A） From a TV ad. （ B） From a friend. （ C） From a newspaper. （ D） From the radio. （ A） Check the statistics. （

3、B） Visit some clients. （ C） Draw some charts. （ D） Conduct a survey. （ A） Mr. Brown isnt fit for the job. （ B） Mr. Brown can do the job well. （ C） She doesnt know Mr. Brown. （ D） She can do the job herself. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations

4、There are 2 recorded conversations in it After each conversation， there are some recorded questions Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times W （ A） To confirm her flight. （ B） To arrange for a party. （ C） To say goodbye. （ D） To make an appointment. （ A） She will take a shuttle

5、bus. （ B） She will go there by subway. （ C） Linda will book a taxi for her. （ D） Linda will drive her to the airport. （ A） To make a complaint. （ B） To ask about the services. （ C） To rent a meeting room. （ D） To book a hotel room. （ A） On April 25. （ B） On April 26. （ C） On April 27 （ D） On April 2

6、8. （ A） The hotel website. （ B） The check-in time. （ C） The way of payment. （ D） The room rate. Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage The passage is printed in the test paper， but with some words or phrases missing The passage will be read two times 10 Good eve

7、ning, ladies and gentlemen! On behalf of our company, Id like to thank you for coming to【 T1】 _ the opening of our new branch office in Hattiesburg. This branch is the 10th office we have【 T2】 _in the country. I m glad we finally opened a branch in the southeast area. Now, I would like to【 T3】 _to t

8、hank all the staff here for your efforts to establish the branch. In order to successfully operate the branch, we need the【 T4】 _of customers like you being present. We will do our best to provide you with the【 T5】 _. Thank you very much. 11 【 T1】 12 【 T2】 13 【 T3】 14 【 T4】 15 【 T5】 Section D Direct

9、ions: 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 16 What does the speaker say about college life? It is an _e

10、xperience in our life. 17 What will you get in college? You will get better _of yourself and of your capabilities. 18 What does the speaker say about study in college? It is going to be _. 19 What entertainment events does the speaker mention? Plays, festivals, debates, _and many more fun activities

11、 20 What does the speaker tell the students at the end of the speech? They are going to make a decision of their _. Section A Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A)，B)， C) and D)

12、 21 I am interested in the training course, which _at Hilton Hotel in Beijing from March 8 to 12,2018. （ A） held （ B） was held （ C） will hold （ D） will be held 22 In his paper, John is trying to identify _determines the final result of the project. （ A） what （ B） whether （ C） when （ D） how 23 I feel

13、 I am entitled to a full refund in addition to an apology for the inconvenience _. （ A） to cause （ B） causing （ C） cause （ D） caused 24 Recent studies show that employees who take vacation time and leave are _than those who do not. （ A） efficient （ B） most efficient （ C） more efficient （ D） least ef

14、ficient 25 Only by adopting the highest standards of integrity _ the trust of our clients and the companies we work with. （ A） we earn （ B） can we earn （ C） we can earn （ D） we will earn 26 If I _the challenges at that time, I might not have started my own business. （ A） would know （ B） have known （

15、 C） had known （ D） will know 27 It was not until last July _we started to distribute e-readers and launched an e-book store. （ A） that （ B） who （ C） which （ D） whom 28 _the library for hours without finding anything useful, I turned to my professor for help. （ A） To search （ B） Having searched （ C）

16、Have searched （ D） Searching 29 _some degree, all managers who supervise people are involved in HR activities. （ A） On （ B） To （ C） For （ D） With 30 Our online computer repair and tech support is a convenient way to have your computer_ without having to leave your home. （ A） to fix （ B） fixing （ C）

17、fix （ D） fixed Section B Directions: There are also 5 incomplete statements here You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets 31 This chapter will assist you in preparing and writing memos that allow you to communicate (effective)_in todays workplace. 32 Thank

18、 you for you email, and your feedback on the (attach)_ proposal would be appreciated. 33 There is no( different)_in the brains of those who exercise with light intensity as computed with those who do not exercise at all. 34 When they entered the area, the visitors (require)_to turn off their smartph

19、ones. 35 When it comes to shopping habits, he suggested (buy)_products that are made from recycled materials. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked

20、A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice 35 To be a good manager, you must be careful to distinctly define the proper boundary (界限 ) between yourself and your staff. Here are some points to remember. 1. Be clear about the relationship. To maintain the respect of your employees while being

21、friends with them, you must be direct about the nature of your business relationship. This means being clear about what the goals are, how your employees are to help you reach them, and what they can expect from you. By communicating these things clearly, you avoid the risk that an employee can misi

22、nterpret your friendship and behave in an unprofessional manner. 2. Be social to a degree. In most offices, theres usually a lot of social networking, whether its a Friday lunch or drinks after work. Its natural for managers to be a part of that. Just remember to socialize(交际 )with everyone, be care

23、ful with the alcohol, and dont be the last one at the party. Also, keep socializing at the office to a minimum. You want to ensure that you are respected as well as liked. 3. Dont fake it. Maybe you want to try to be friends with all your employees, because you think that would strengthen your team.

24、 While some management training courses stress that bosses should ask their staff about their personal lives, such as their weekend plans, their families, or their children, such efforts can backfire if the manager is viewed as not being sincere. Its okay to ask occasional questions of staff, but do

25、nt make a big production out of it. Getting to know people takes time. 36 To prevent employees from behaving unprofessionally, managers should _. （ A） show respect to their employees individual needs （ B） let them know about their future career development （ C） set short-term and long-term goals for

26、 their business （ D） make them clear about the nature of business relationship 37 According to Paragraph 3, managers are advised _. （ A） to create a friendly work environment for their staff （ B） to keep socializing with the employees to a degree （ C） to avoid socializing with their employees after

27、work （ D） to be the first person to a party or to a gathering 38 Some managers believe they can strengthen their team by _. （ A） making friends with all their employees （ B） attending a management training course （ C） providing a free Friday lunch to the staff （ D） encouraging their staff to exercis

28、e regularly 39 The word“ backfire“ in the last paragraph most probably means“_. （ A） strengthen the relationship （ B） start a fire in the backyard （ C） produce an undesired result （ D） improve management skills 40 The passage is mainly about the importance of _. （ A） management training courses for

29、employers （ B） proper relationship between managers and staff （ C） setting business goals for both managers and staff （ D） being a part of social networking for a good manager Task 2 Directions： This task is the same as Task 1 The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45 40 Be

30、fore renting the equipment from U-Haul, be clear about the following information. 1. I understand that this equipment must be returned to the same U-Haul location where it was rented. I understand that the minimum rental charge for equipment returned to a different location is twice the amount of th

31、e current rate. 2. I understand that the equipment rented is water resistant and not water proof. 3. I acknowledge that I have received the appropriate User Instructions and acknowledge my responsibility to fully read and understand these User concerns or requirement that I have about my rental. 4.

32、I understand that I can also contact U-Haul Customer Service at uhaul. com/contact/ email, aspx. 5. I agree that distracted driving is dangerous and that driving while distracted is likely to lead to an accident/crash causing serious injury or death. I agree not to use a hand-held mobile phone (othe

33、r than for an emergency call). My agreement not to do so is material to U-Haul decision to enter this Agreement. My failure to comply is material breach of this Agreement. 6.I acknowledge that I have received and agreed to the terms and conditions of this Rental Contract and Rental Contract Addendum

34、 (附录 ). 41 Where are you asked to return the equipment rented from U-Haul? （ A） To a free parking lot. （ B） To any U-Haul location. （ C） To where it was rented from. （ D） To the nearest U-Haul location. 42 According to Item 3, it is the renters responsibility_. （ A） to fully read and understand the

35、User Instructions （ B） to buy insurance before renting the equipment （ C） to confirm the receipt of the User Instructions （ D） to repair the equipment when necessary 43 The phrase “distracted driving“ in Item 5 means_. （ A） changing lanes without signaling （ B） driving without wearing a seatbelt （ C

36、 running a red light by over-speeding （ D） carrying out other activities while driving 44 While driving, you are allowed to use your hand-held mobile phone to_. （ A） chat with your assistant （ B） make an emergency call （ C） look for a U-Haul location （ D） receive and send messages 45 This passage i

37、s most probably taken from_. （ A） an announcement （ B） an advertisement （ C） an agreement （ D） a notice Task 3 Directions： The following is a passage After reading it， you are required to complete the blanks below it(No 46 through No 50) You should write your answers briefly in no more than three wo

38、rds 45 Could you look into the eyes of children and tell them they will have nothing to eat tonight? We cant, either. Thats why we have set up the Mississippi Food Network(MFN) ,a non-profit organization. As a member of Feeding America, we make sure that children, families and seniors in our service

39、 area have food. MFN has been feeding Mississippians since 1984. At MFN, we partner with 430 food pantries(食品供应站 ), emergency shelters, and soup kitchens in our community to provide the food needed for our hungry neighbors. Because of friends like you, we distribute more than 18 million pounds of fo

40、od annually to help feed hungry people in our service area. What a great way to help neighbors in need and make your blessing really count! You can help make a difference in the fight against hunger. Send your gift today, every $ 10 you donate helps provide food for 70 meals. If you have any questio

41、ns, please use our contact form, call 601-973-7085 ,or email cguess msfoodnet. org. Mississippi Food Network Founded: in the year of 【 R1】 _ Purpose: to provide food to children, 【 R2】 _in the service area Partners: food pantries, 【 R3】 _and soup kitchens Food distributed: more than【 R4】 _pounds las

42、t year Call for donation: providing food for【 R5】 _for every $ 10 received: Contact: call 601-973-7085,or email cguess msfoodnet. org 46 【 R1】 47 【 R2】 48 【 R3】 49 【 R4】 50 【 R5】 Task 4 Directions： The following is a passage After reading it,you are required to find the items equivalent to those giv

43、en in Chinese in the table below Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets， numbered 51 through 55 50 A Air pollution B Air quality C Alternative energy sources D Carbon emissions E Carbon footprint F Climate change G Electric vehicle H Energy efficiency I Fossil fuels J Greenhou

44、se effect K Renewable energy L Sustainable development M Zero emissions N Environmental impact O Global warming P Environmental compensation fee Q Solid waste management Examples:(J)温室效应 (P)环境补偿费 51 ( )可持续性发展 ( )气候变化 52 ( )替代能源 ( )全球 (气候 )变暖 53 ( )碳足迹 ( )固体废弃物管理 54 ( )零排放 ( )可再生能源 55 ( )能源效率 ( )矿物燃料

45、 Task 5 Directions： The following is a passage After reading it， you should give brief answers to the 5 questions(No 56 through No 60)that follow The answers(in no more than 3 words)should be written after the corresponding numbers 55 Dear Mr. Hughes, It is with great pleasure that I write to invite

46、 you to the opening of our new production plant in Barnsley Avenue on Friday, January 12,2018. You have been our regular and loyal customer over the last seven years, so it will be an honour for us if you could attend the opening ceremony of this new plant. We have been operating as one of the best

47、flour mills (面粉厂 ) in the country over the past ten years, which would not have been possible without the help and support of our loyal customers. The aim of our company is to remain at the top for years to come, and your contributions towards our success are highly appreciated. The ribbon (彩带 ) cut

48、ting ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11 pm. Please make arrangements to arrive on time so that our organizers can find you a comfortable seat. We will also be acknowledging our loyal clients by name, and would like you to be present when we do so. Kindly confirm your availability for the event by January 5, so that we can make the necessary arrangements. We are looking forward to seeing you. Yours sincerely, John Smith 56 What event is Mr. Hughes invited to attend? The opening ceremony of a _. 57 Why is Mr. Hughes invited by the company? Because he has been their _