1、2006 年 6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 sh
2、ould decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D. （ A） Reading a novel. （ B） Mailing a parcel. （ C） Writing a book. （ D） Typing a letter. （ A） She doesnt travel much. （ B） She doesnt have the money. （ C） She doesnt like Kunming. （ D） She doesnt want to go with the man. （ A） The w
3、oman has bought a lot of things for Mary. （ B） The woman has bought a few things for herself. （ C） The woman has bought a few things for the man. （ D） The woman has bought nothing for Mary. （ A） She doesnt want a reply. （ B） Shell send a reply by mail. （ C） She prefers the man to reply by phone. （ D
4、） She doesnt know the mans phone number. （ A） Fix his own computer. （ B） Have a three-day holiday. （ C） Visit the woman the next day. （ D） Repair the womans computer. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in i
5、t. 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 marked A, B, C, and D. （ A） Downstairs. （ B） Upstairs. （ C） Across the bus stop. （ D） Right b
6、ehind the woman. （ A） Every ten minutes. （ B） Every half hour. （ C） Every hour. （ D） Every other hour. （ A） Marketing. （ B） Finance. （ C） Production. （ D） Human Resources. （ A） Taking long business trips. （ B） Having work experience. （ C） Working on weekends. （ D） Living in the companys dormitory. （
7、 A） Half an hour. （ B） One hour. （ C） One hour and a half. （ D） Two hours. 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 will be spoken twice. When you hear a question, y
8、ou should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 11 About how many adult Americans have the “weight problem“? _ percent. 12 In many peoples opinion, what is the cause of getting fat? Eating _. 13 Why were the Americans in 1910 thinner than today? Because they worked _ physically. 1
9、4 What was the result of a recent study? Thinner people are more _ than fatter people. 15 According to the passage, what happens to those who exercise regularly? They can eat more, and still lose a large amount of _. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are r
10、equired to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 _ that Bob had got promoted, his friends came to congratulate him. （ A） Heard （ B） Having heard （ C） Hear （ D） To hear 17 Try not to be absent _ class again for the rest of th
11、e term. （ A） in （ B） on （ C） from （ D） of 18 The young man lost his job last month, but it wasnt long _ he found a new position in my company. （ A） before （ B） while （ C） as （ D） after 19 The representative of the company demanded that part of the agreement _ revised. （ A） will be （ B） is （ C） to be
12、 （ D） be 20 What do you think of his suggestion _ we all attend the meeting? （ A） which （ B） whether （ C） that （ D） what 21 Weve got two TV sets, but we still cant watch anything because _ works properly. （ A） neither （ B） either （ C） each （ D） every 22 Ever since I arrived here, I _ in the dormitor
13、y because it is cheaper. （ A） lived （ B） was living （ C） had been living （ D） have been living 23 The harder I tried, _ it seemed to solve that math problem. （ A） the impossible （ B） most impossible （ C） the more impossible （ D） the most impossible 24 The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for t
14、he damage _ the other car. （ A） at （ B） to （ C） on （ D） for 25 You cant get a drivers license _ you are at least sixteen years old. （ A） unless （ B） if （ C） when （ D） though Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word
15、given in the brackets. 26 Ive heard that the musical group will set off for Hong Kong to give a three-day (perform) _. 27 John not only learnt Chinese but also (know) _ the difference between his culture and ours. 28 The more challenging the journey is, the (happy) _ the young people will feel. 29 A
16、fter the flood, life was (extreme) _ difficult for the farmers in this area. 30 The children (play) _ the violin over there will go on the stage next week. 31 Before the flight takes off, all passengers are asked to (fast) _ their seat belts. 32 The policemen (tell) _ not to take any action until th
17、ey received further order. 33 I cannot go shopping with you because I have an (appoint) _ with my dentist this afternoon. 34 The father wants to know why his son (question) _ by the police last week. 35 The boy passed the finial exams. But if he had spent more time on them, the results (be) _ much b
18、etter. 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 Do you know how to use a mobile phone (手机 ) with
19、out being rude to the people around you? Talking during a performance irritates (激怒 ) people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate (振动 ). When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy the performance. Think tw
20、ice before using mobile phones in elevators, museums, churches or other indoor public places especially enclosed spaces. Would you want to listen to someones conversation in these places? Worse yet, how would you feel if a mobile phone rang suddenly during a funeral! It happens more often than you t
21、hink. Avoid these embarrassing situations by making sure your mobile phone is switched off. When eating at a restaurant with friends, dont place your mobile phone on the table. This conveys the message that your phone calls are more important than those around you. Mobile phones have sensitive micro
22、phones that allow you to speak at the volume you would on a regular phone. This enables you to speak quietly so that others wont hear the details of your conversations. If you are calling from a noisy area, use your hand to direct your voice into the microphone. Many people believe that they cant li
23、ve without their mobile phone. Owning a mobile phone definitely makes life more convenient, but limit your conversations to urgent ones and save the personal calls until you are at home. 36 What should you do when you need to answer a phone call during a performance? （ A） Call back after the perform
24、ance. （ B） Answer it near the exit door. （ C） Talk outside the exit door. （ D） Speak in a low voice. 37 Putting your mobile phone on a restaurant table may make your friends think （ A） you prefer to talk to your friends at the table （ B） you value your calls more than your friends （ C） you are enjoy
25、ing the company of your friends （ D） you are polite and considerate of your friends 38 When you are calling in a noisy area, you are advised to _. （ A） use a more sensitive microphone （ B） shout loudly into your microphone （ C） go away quietly to continue the phone call （ D） use your hand to help sp
26、eak into the phone 39 The author implies that the use of mobile phones in such places as museums should be _. （ A） limited （ B） expected （ C） discouraged （ D） recommended 40 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? （ A） You should limit your mobile phone calls to personal affairs. （
27、B） You should speak quietly into your phone while in a church. （ C） You are supposed to turn off your mobile phone at a funeral. （ D） You are supposed to use your mobile phone as much as possible. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are number
28、ed 41 through 45. 41 When a rare disease ALD threatened to kill the four-year-old boy Lorenzo, his parents refused to give up hope. Doctors explained that there was no cure for ALD, and that he would probably die within three years. But Lorenzos parents set out to prove the doctors wrong. The parent
29、s devoted themselves to keeping their son alive and searching for a cure. But doctors and the families of other ALD patients often refused to take them seriously. They thought the efforts to find a cure were a waste of time, and drug companies werent interested in supporting research into such a rar
30、e disease. However, the parents still refused to give up and spent every available hour in medical libraries and talking to anyone who would help. Through trial and error (反复实验 ), they finally created a cure from ingredients (调料 ) commonly found in the kitchen. The cure, named“ Lorenzos Oil“, saved
31、the boys life. Despite the good results, scientists and doctors remained unconvinced. They said there was no real evidence that the oil worked and that the treatment was just a theory. As a result, some families with ALD children were reluctant to try it. Finally, the boys father organized an intern
32、ational study to test the oil. After ten years of trials, the answer is: the oil keeps ALD children healthy. 41 Doctors said that Lorenzo might die within three years because _. （ A） they had never treated the disease before （ B） Lorenzo was too young to be, cured （ C） no cure had been found for ALD
33、 （ D） ALD was a rare disease 42 The families of other ALD patients thought that _. （ A） the research for the new cure would cost too much money （ B） the efforts of Lorenzos parents were a waste of time （ C） Lorenzos parents would succeed in finding a cure （ D） Lorenzos oil was a real cure for ALD 43
34、 Scientists and doctors believed that Lorenzos Oil _. （ A） was really effective （ B） was a success story （ C） only worked in theory （ D） would save the boys life 44 Lorenzos father organized an international study to _. （ A） test Lorenzos Oil （ B） get financial support （ C） find a cure for the disea
35、se （ D） introduce the cure worldwide 45 From the passage we can conclude that _ （ A） doctors remain doubtful of the effectiveness of the cure （ B） many ALD patients still refuse to use the oil （ C） various cures have been found for ALD （ D） the oil really works as a cure for ALD Task 3 Directions: T
36、he 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 (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you are required to complete the outlin
37、e below it (No. 46 to No. 50). You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. The meeting is over. Youre tired. Now will you get on a plane and rush back home to more work? Heres a better idea. Take a little time for yourself and relax at Ho
38、liday Inn. All our 1,642 hotels worldwide have the best leisure facilities available. And the best locations for relaxation. From the sun-bathed beaches of Thailands Phuket to the unique scenery of Tibet. Or on a journey of discovery to Malaysias Kuching and Penang, and beyond to the ski-fields (滑雪场
39、 ). Holiday Inn makes it easy to relax. So does the American Express Card. Its the foremost business traveler companion. With no pre-set spending limit you can spend as much as you have shown us you can afford. You have the flexibility to quickly change your travel plans plus the spending power to m
40、ake the most of your last minute holiday. Relax with confidence. Just one of the many benefits of being an American Express Card member and staying at Holiday Inn. An advertisement Items advertised: 1. Holiday Inn 2. American Express Card Number of Holiday Inn hotels worldwide: 【 46】 Services offere
41、d by Holiday Inn: 1. best 【 47】 facilities 2. best 【 48】 for relaxation Advantages of American Express Card: 1. no pre-set 【 49】 2. flexibility in changing ones 【 50】 Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those given i
42、n Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A-abbreviated dialing code B-off-peak hours C-charging period D-access code E-identity number F-video conference G-operational status H-information subscription service I -Network Us
43、er Address J -audio signal K-local user terminal L-file management M-response signal N-operating instructions O-change of the battery unit P-function indicator Q-entry rejected R-external control 51 ( )计费时间 ( )非高峰时间 52 ( )网络用户地址 ( )标识码 53 ( )本地用户终端 ( )音频信号 54 ( )文件管理 ( )操作指令 55 ( )外部控制 ( )功能指示 Task
44、5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 56 The Singapore underground train system, known as the MRT, offers a speedy and easy way to get about our city. Youll need small change to buy a
45、n individual ticket. Alternatively, buy a special ticket designed with the tourist in mind. Costing $6 ,it offers $5.50 worth of rides; the extra 50 cents is for keeping the ticket as a souvenir (纪念品 ). Tourist tickets feature one of three designs: the Chinese Gardens, the Victoria Memorial Hall or
46、a night skyline of Singapore. You gain entry to the trains by inserting your ticket into the barrier machine (检票闸机 ). Wait for the ticket to reappear and put it away safely: youll need it again. After your trip, you insert your ticket into the barrier in order to leave. Please note that each ticket
47、is time coded on entry, and you are advised not to spend more than half an hour in addition to travel time, because tickets can expire (失效 ). Moving stairs that take you to the platform and train destinations are marked clearly. Trains run frequently. Do remember, eating and drinking are forbidden i
48、n MRT stations and trains. 56 What purpose does the MRT serve? To provide a(n) _ way to get about the city. 57 Why is there an extra cost of 50 cents for a tourist ticket? For the tourist to keep the ticket as _ 58 Why should people keep the ticket after boarding the train? Because they will _ when they leave. 59 What will happen if passengers stay in MRT over half an hour in addition to travel time? Their tickets will _ 60 What is forbidden when people take the underground train? They are not all
