1、2002 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. The dialogues and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you
2、should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D. （ A） He is all right. （ B） He feels worried. （ C） He is ill. （ D） He feels better now. （ A） Save some money for a computer. （ B） Buy a cheaper computer. （ C） Buy a second-hand computer. （ D） Buy a new computer. （ A） Boss and sec
3、retary. （ B） Husband and wife. （ C） Salesman and customer. （ D） Doctor and patient. （ A） At 1:30. （ B） At 1:40. （ C） At 2:00. （ D） At 3:00. （ A） Its going to snow. （ B） It has already snowed. （ C） The man doesnt like snowing. （ D） The weather report is right. Section B Directions: This section is to
4、 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 spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should choose the correct answer from the 4 choices
5、marked A, B, C, and D. （ A） Having a meal in a restaurant. （ B） Checking in at a hotel. （ C） Booking a ticket at a station. （ D） Reserving a seat in a cinema. （ A） $ 3.00. （ B） $13.00. （ C） $ 30.00. （ D） $ 33.00. （ A） At the Customs. （ B） At an information desk. （ C） At a luggage claim area. （ D） At
6、 the wailing ball. （ A） Oxford. （ B） Cambridge. （ C） London. （ D） Birmingham. （ A） One. （ B） Two. （ C） Three. （ D） Four. 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. The passage wil
7、l be spoken twice. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 11 How did the speaker feel when he ran his first mile? He felt it was the _ thing he had ever done. 12 How many years has the speaker been running? 13 How many miles does the speaker nm
8、at a time? 14 Why docs running seem to be the best form of exercise for many people? Because there is no need for _. 15 When can we do running? We can do it at _. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most a
9、ppropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 I havent met him _ the last committee meeting. （ A） for （ B） since （ C） at （ D） before 17 Not until quite recently _ any idea of what a guided rocket is like. （ A） did I have （ B） do I have （ C） should I have （ D） would I have 18
10、 _ breaks the law will be punished sooner or later. （ A） Who （ B） Someone （ C） Anyone （ D） Whoever 19 Are you going to fix the car yourself, or are you going to have it _ ? （ A） fixing （ B） to fix （ C） fix （ D） fixed 20 We moved to London _ we could visit our friends more often. （ A） even if （ B） so
11、 that （ C） in case （ D） as if 21 I think its high time we _ strict measures to stop pollution. （ A） will take （ B） take （ C） took （ D） have taken 22 The grain output of this year is much higher than _ of last year. （ A） that （ B） such （ C） which （ D） what 23 If _ in the fridge, the fruit can remain
12、fresh for more than a week. （ A） keeping （ B） be kept （ C） kept （ D） to keep 24 The criminal didnt realize the value of freedom _ he had lost it. （ A） if （ B） as （ C） while （ D） until 25 Most of the people who are visiting Britain _ about the food and weather there. （ A） are always to complain （ B）
13、have always complained （ C） always complain （ D） will always complain 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 We appreciate (work) _ with him, because he has a good sense of humor. 27 Her
14、early (arrive) _ gave everyone a big surprise. 28 Jack must (go) _ away we cant find him anywhere in the factory. 29 A meal containing fish and vegetables is considered a (health) _ one. 30 His book was much better than those (write) _ so far on this subject. 31 I prefer (live) _ in the country rath
15、er than in a city. 32 After careful (consider) _ , the committee agreed on the proposal. 33 The director required that every member in his department (refer) _ to this report. 34 The little girl gave an (extreme) _ wonderful performance last night. 35 He was told that the stranger (wait) _ for him f
16、or 2 hours. 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 A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 36 Directions: After reading the following pas
17、sage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A , B, G and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. In American busi
18、ness meetings, people are expected to participate verbally(口头上 ), or else others may think that they are uninterested in the meeting. Active participation involves the following: 1. Starling a discussion, bringing up new ideas and topics, and making suggestions. 2. Asking people for opinions, inform
19、ation, and explanations. 3. Repeating ideas and explanations for those who cant understand you. 4. Encouraging people to speak by accepting different points of view. If an employee appears to be passive at a meeting, Americans may feel that the person is not contributing to the meeting. “Brainstormi
20、ng“ is a common practice at American meetings. The purpose of brainstorming is to express as many ideas as possible on a given question or problem. This technique is used to collect all the ideas of the group, without stopping to discuss or evaluate the value of each suggestion. First people brainst
21、orm freely; then they narrow down and eliminate ideas or suggestions that are not workable. Brainstorming is a creative process that demands full verbal participation. This method of creating, exploring, and solving problems is foreign to many people who are not culturally comfortable with “blurting
22、 out“(不加考虑地说出 ) ideas. 36 If you are attending business meetings in America, youd better _. （ A） speak out your own ideas actively （ B） keep silent and listen to others carefully （ C） appear uninterested in the meetings （ D） wait for your turn to speak 37 When someone cant understand your opinions,
23、you should _. （ A） bring up your new ideas and topics （ B） give him your explanations （ C） encourage him to give his own ideas （ D） accept his different points of view 38 The common practice “brainstorming“ is used to _. （ A） ask as many questions as possible （ B） discuss or evaluate the value of ea
24、ch question （ C） provide more opportunities to attend meetings （ D） get the most ideas about a problem 39 What does the word “foreign“ (Line 6, last para.) mean? （ A） Not natural. （ B） Not popular. （ C） Coming from outside. （ D） Not ones own. 40 Which of the following statements is True? （ A） People
25、 from other cultures dont know how to give their opinions at meetings. （ B） As an employee, you are expected to participate in business meetings actively. （ C） Brainstorming is the process of discussing a particular problem. （ D） If you dont give your ideas at meetings, youll be regarded as an unint
26、eresting person. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Ideas about education are changing in the United States. Education today is not just a high school diploma (文凭 ) or a college degree. Many adults are not inter
27、ested in going to college. They are interested in other kinds of learning. For them, learning does not end with a diploma. Continuing education gives these adults the opportunity to increase their knowledge about their own field or to learn about a new field. It also gives them a chance to improve t
28、heir old skills or to learn new ones. Scientists, mechanics (技师 ) and barbers (理发师 ) can take classes to improve their work skills. If they know more or learn more, they can get a better job or earn more money. Continuing education classes give more adults the chances to learn new skills. Them is us
29、ually a large variety Of classes to choose from : typing, foreign cooking, photography, auto repair, furniture repair, or swimming. These are only some of the classes available. Some adults take classes for fun or because the class will be useful for them. Other adults take continuing education clas
30、ses to improve their own lives because they want to feel better about themselves. Almost any community college or public school system has a continuing education program. There are classes in schools, community buildings or churches. Most classes are in the evening, so working people can attend. The
31、 classes are usually small, and they are inexpensive. 41 The new idea about education in the U.S. is that _. （ A） everyone should get a college degree （ B） its no use for adults to go to college （ C） a high school diploma is the end of education （ D） adults should go on learning after graduating fro
32、m school 42 Whats the purpose for adults to continue their education? （ A） Enlarge their knowledge and learn new skills. （ B） Catch up the opportunity to get a higher degree. （ C） Learn more basic knowledge to get a diploma. （ D） Make themselves live a more comfortable life. 43 Which of the followin
33、g statement is tree? （ A） There are only a few continuing education classes available for adults. （ B） Only those who want to get more money should go on with their education. （ C） People take continuing education classes for different reasons. （ D） All the people getting continuing education can ge
34、t a good job. 44 Usually, the continuing education program is given _. （ A） in a small size and expensively （ B） only for working people （ C） only in community buildings or churches （ D） by community colleges and public schools 45 The best title for the passage would be _. （ A） Continuing Education
35、Classes （ B） The Importance of a College Degree （ C） A Good Way to Earn More Money （ D） Different Choices for Adults 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
36、 (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 The following is a general introduction to the preparation of Speaking Notes. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No. 46 through No. 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet
37、correspondingly. Before making a speech, we often need to make brief speaking notes. You can put them on cards no smaller than 150x100mm. Write in large and bold letters that you can see at a glance, using a series of brief headings to develop the information in sufficient detail, The mount of infor
38、mation you include in your notes will depend on the complexity (复杂性 ) of the subject, your familiarity with it, and your previous speaking experience. Here are some steps for you to follow when preparing brief speaking notes. First, you should write a summary, or an outline, of the project to be rep
39、orted and the results achieved. Then an introduction follows. This includes background information and purpose of the project. Next comes discussion, In this part, what has been done, how it has been done and the results achieved should be dealt with. At the fourth step, you have two choices : one i
40、s the conclusion ff the project is completed. The other is the future plan if the project is still in progress. At last, a summary should be prepared. In this part, you should give a brief summing-up, plus a question-and-answer period. Speaking Notes Preparation Words to be written : in 【 46】 letter
41、s Means of developing information: using a number of 【 47】 Steps of making speaking notes. 1) work out an outline 2) write 【 48】 3) deal with the subject 4) draw 【 49】 at the end of the project, or make a 【 50】 if the project is not finished 5) give a summary Task 4 Directions: The following is a li
42、st 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 letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 The following is a list of facilities in a school. After reading it, you are required to
43、find the items equivalent(与 相同的 ) to 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-Networked computer stations; dial in access B-Campus wide area network C-Computers and a laser printer in each
44、 classroom D-Private directories for all students and staff E-Mail for staff and students F-Interactive distance learning stations G-Instructional media H-Student stations I-Resources accessible campus-wide via fiber optic network J-On-line research services K-Student-run stereo radio station L-Tele
45、phone in every classroom M-Voice mail for all staff N-Electronic Bulletin Board available around the clock O-T-1 Internet Access 51. ( )校园网络 52. ( )教室配备电脑和打印机 53. ( )学生立体声广播站 54. ( )教工语言信箱 55. ( )计算机网络；拨号上网 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brie
46、f answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 56 Hangzhou ABC Export Corporation 182, Xihu Road, Hangzhou September 15, 2002 Lawson & Company 1470 St. Louis Street Los Angeles, CA 90015 U.S.A Gentlemen, Many thanks for your letter of September 10, 2002. We are interested to hear
47、 that you saw our advertisement in the SILK GARMENTS(服装 ), and appreciate your interest in Peony(牡丹 ) brand products we stock. We are enclosing a copy of our terms of business, where you will find details of our quantity discounts and our price list for the complete range of Peony products. As you w
48、ill see, we can grant special terms for orders of the value you mention. By the way, our sales representative for the United States will be in California from the 20th to the 26th of this month, and we have asked him to call on you during this period. He will bring some samples of our Peony clothes
49、and is authorized to discuss the terms of an order with you or to negotiate a contract. We hope our products will be just what you want for the fashionable trade (时装生意 ), and look forward to the opportunity of performing our reliable services. Yours truly, Li Qiang Sales manager 56 Who is the receiver of this letter? 57 What kind of discount is offered? 58 Who will pay a
