1、2009 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） A teacher. （ B） A doctor. （ C） A secretary. （ D） A salesman. （ A） Visiting a company. （ B） Meeting with the new manager. （ C） Looking for the meeting room. （ D） Showing a newcomer around. （ A） In an office. （ B） In a restau
3、rant. （ C） In a department store. （ D） In a library. （ A） To attend a conference. （ B） To work in a firm. （ C） To do some sightseeing. （ D） To visit an exhibition. （ A） The rise of costs. （ B） The drop of sales. （ C） The decrease of production. （ D） The increase of pollution. Section B Directions: T
4、his 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. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should choose the correct answer fr
5、om the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. （ A） Because there was no access to the Internet. （ B） Because the traffic outside was too noisy. （ C） Because the air conditioner was out of order. （ D） Because there was no hot water in the bath. （ A） Room 201. （ B） Room 203. （ C） Room 204. （ D） Room 206. （
6、A） All staff. （ B） Young workers. （ C） New employees. （ D） Department managers. （ A） 1 week. （ B） 2 weeks. （ C） 3 weeks. （ D） 4 weeks. （ A） How to operate machines. （ B） How to use computers. （ C） How to collect information. （ D） How to be a manager. Section C Directions: This section is to test you
7、r 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, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 11 Whats Peter Johnsons position in the company? He is th
8、e_Manager. 12 What places will the visitors see in the company? _and the laboratory. 13 How long does it take to look around the laboratory? About_minutes. 14 What measures are taken to ensure the visitors safety? The visitors are required to wear protective hard hats and _. 15 What is not allowed t
9、o do during the tour? 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. 16 We must find a way to cut prices_reducing our profits too much. （ A） w
10、ithout （ B） despite （ C） with （ D） for 17 She didnt know_to express her ideas in English clearly in public. （ A） which （ B） why （ C） what （ D） how 18 _the weather improves, we will suffer a huge loss in the tourist industry. （ A） As （ B） Since （ C） While （ D） Unless 19 We are happy at the good news_
11、Mr. Black has been awarded the Best Manager. （ A） that （ B） which （ C） what （ D） whether 20 It is important that we_the task ahead of time. （ A） will fish （ B） finished （ C） finish （ D） shall finish 21 Would you please pass me the book_cover is black? （ A） which （ B） whose （ C） that （ D） its 22 _in
12、the company for three years, Mark has become experienced in business negotiations. （ A） Having worked （ B） Have been working （ C） Have worked （ D） Worked 23 Not until she arrived at the meeting room_she had forgotten to bring the document. （ A） she realized （ B） did she realize （ C） she did realize
13、（ D） does she realize 24 John had never been abroad before, _he found the business trip very exciting. （ A） because （ B） though （ C） so （ D） while 25 _some students are able to find employment after graduation, others will have to return to school and earn an advanced degree. （ A） Since （ B） While （
14、 C） Because （ D） If 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 Employees are not allowed (make)_personal phone calls in the office. 27 The shop assistant priced the goods before (put)_them on
15、 the shelf. 28 The purpose of new technology is to make life (easy)_, not to make it more difficult. 29 The proposal about the annual sales (discuss)_at the next board meeting. 30 Since we work in different sections of the company, we see each other only (occasional)_. 31 Some domestic manufacturers
16、 are increasing production, losing the chance to develop more (advance)_technology. 32 I shall appreciate your effort in (correct)_this error in my bank account as soon as possible. 33 If your neighbors are too noisy, then you have a good reason to make your (complain)_? 34 30 percent of the student
17、s who (interview)_yesterday believe they should continue with their education until they have a university degree. 35 Measures should be taken to avoid the negative effect (bring)_about by unfair competition. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfini
18、shed 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 Google, the Internet search-engine company, has announced it will give more than twenty-five million dollars in money and investments to help the
19、poor. The company says the effort involves using the power of information and technology to help people improve their lives. Aleem Walji works for Google.org the part of the company that gives money to good causes. He said the companys first project will help identify where infectious(传染性的 ) disease
20、s are developing. In Southeast Asia and Africa, for example, Google.org will work with partners to strengthen early-warning systems and take action against growing health threats. Google.orgs second project will invest in ways to help small and medium-sized businesses grow. Walji says microfinance(小
21、信贷额 ) is generally small, short-term loans that create few jobs. Instead, he says Google.org wants to develop ways to bring investors and business owners together to create jobs and improve economic growth. Google.org will also give money to help two climate-change programs announced earlier this ye
22、ar. One of these programs studies ways to make renewable(再生的 ) energy less costly than coal-based energy. The other is examining the efforts being made to increase the use of electric cars. The creators of Google have promised to give Google.org about one percent of company profits and one percent o
23、f its total stock value every year. Aleem Walji says this amount may increase in the future. 36 The purpose of Googles investments is to_. （ A） help poor people （ B） develop new technology （ C） expand its own business （ D） increase the power of information 37 According to Aleem Walji, the companys f
24、irst project is to_. （ A） set up a new system to warn people of infectious diseases （ B） find out where infectious diseases develop （ C） identify the causes of infectious diseases （ D） cure patients of infectious diseases 38 What kind of businesses will benefit from Google.orgs second project? （ A）
25、Large enterprises. （ B） Cross-national companies. （ C） Foreign-funded corporations. （ D） Small and medium-sized businesses. 39 From the fourth paragraph, we learn that Googles money is also invested to help_. （ A） start more research programs （ B） make more advanced electric cars （ C） develop renewa
26、ble and coal-based energy （ D） conduct studies related to climate changes 40 From the last paragraph we learn that the investments by Google, org come from_. （ A） Googles profits and stock value （ B） some international IT companies （ C） the companys own interests （ D） local commercial banks Task 2 D
27、irections: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Your boss holds your future prospects in his hands. Some bosses are hard to get along with. Some have excellent qualifications but no idea when it comes to dealing with people. Of cour
28、se, not all bosses are like that. The relationship you have with your boss can be a major factor in determining your rise up the career ladder. Your boss is not only your leader, he is also the person best equipped to help you do the job you are paid to do. He can inform you of company direction tha
29、t may affect your professional development. Your boss also needs you to perform at your best in order to accomplish his objectives. He needs your feedback in order to provide realistic and useful reports to upper management. But how does this help you establish a meaningful working relationship with
30、 your boss? The key is communication. Learn and understand his goals and priorities(优先的事 ). Observe and understand your bosss work style. If he has not been clear with his expectations, ask! Likewise ask for feedback and accept criticism gracefully. And if he understands that you do not view your jo
31、b as just something to fill the hours between 9 and 5, he may be more likely to help you. In short, getting along with your boss requires getting to know his likes and dislikes and learning to work with his personality and management style. 41 The main idea of the first paragraph is that_. （ A） boss
32、es are hard to deal with （ B） bosses have good character （ C） bosses determine your career future （ D） bosses must have similar personality 42 In the second paragraph, “rise up the career ladder“ (Line 1-2) means_, （ A） going to work abroad （ B） changing jobs frequently （ C） being promoted in positi
33、on （ D） pursuing an advanced degree 43 In order to achieve his objectives, your boss expects that you will_. （ A） do your best in your work （ B） show your management skills （ C） get along with your colleagues （ D） write reports to upper management 44 The most important factor for establishing a good
34、 working relationship with the boss is_. （ A） high expectations （ B） quick feedback （ C） frequent criticism （ D） effective communication 45 The best title for the passage might be_. （ A） How to Take Care of Your Boss （ B） How to Get Along with Your Boss （ C） How to Accept Your Bosss Criticism （ D） H
35、ow to Accomplish Your Bosss Objective 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 (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 We welcome you aboard the Eastern
36、Flight and will do our best to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable. For your safety and convenience To begin the trip, we would like to draw your attention to some safety-related details. These are also explained on the instruction card in the seat pocket in front of you, Seatbelts must remain
37、fastened while the “Fasten seatbelts“ sign is on. It is advisable to keep them fastened at all times while seated. All flights are non-smoking. The use of mobile telephones is now allowed when the airplane is on the ground. During the flight the use of CD and DVD players is not allowed. For your ent
38、ertainment To help you enjoy your trip, we provide a range of newspapers. On our MD-11 and Boeing aircraft, we provide music and video programs. On Airbus A 321/320/319, short videos are shown. Meals and drinks During most flights we serve you a tasty meal and drinks. Beer, wine and other drinks are
39、 served free of charge. Coffed tea and juice are served free of charge on all domestic (国内的 ) flights. On domestic flights leaving before nine and on all flights to Northern China a snack is served. Eastern Flight Service Safety and convenience 1) Seatbelts: remain 【 46】 _ while the “Fasten seatbelt
40、s“ sign is on 2) Smoking: not allowed on board 3) Mobile phones: used only when the airplane is 【 47】 _ 4) CD and DVD: not allowed to play 【 48】 _ Entertainment provided 1) newspapers 2) music and 【 49】 _ on MD-11 and Boeing aircraft Meals and drinks on hoard 1) meals served on most flights 2) coffe
41、e, tea and juice served free of charge 3) a snack served on all flights to 【 50】 _ 46 【 46】 47 【 47】 48 【 48】 49 【 49】 50 【 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 in Chinese in the table below. Than you
42、should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A air traffic control system B armed police C crime prevention D entry requirement E international criminal police organization F level of security G picket line H police station I patrolling vehicle J safety precaution m
43、easure K safety control device L security command center M security service N security control center O security personnel P valid documents Q security monitoring and control Examples: (M) 保安服务 (G) 警戒线 51. ( )空中交通管制系统 ( )安全预防措施 52. ( )巡逻车 ( )武装警察 53. ( )国际刑警组织 ( )有效证件 54. ( )入境要求 ( )安保人员 55. ( )安全保障
44、级别 ( )安全监控 51 【 51】 52 【 52】 53 【 53】 54 【 54】 55 【 55】 Task 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 Dear Mr. Smith, I am pleased to offer you the position of the after-sales manager
45、 at our company starting on 16 June, 2009. I propose that the terms of employment will be those in the attached draft individual employment agreement. Please note that you are entitled to discuss this offer and to seek advice on the attached proposed agreement with your family, a union, a lawyer, or
46、 someone else you trust. If you want some information on your employment rights, you can also contact the Employment Service Office or visit our website. Also, if you disagree with, or do not understand or wish to clarify anything in this offer, please ring me to discuss any issue you wish to raise.
47、 If you are happy with the proposed terms and wish to accept this offer of employment, please sign the duplicate copy of this letter and return it to me by 1 June, 2009. In the event I have not heard from you by that date, this offer will be automatically withdrawn on that date. I look forward to wo
48、rking with you. Yours sincerely, John Brown 56 What job position is offered to Mr. Smith in the letter? 57 From whom may Mr. Smith seek advice about the proposed agreement? His family, a union,_, or someone else he trusts. 58 How can Mr. Smith get information about employment rights? By contacting the_or visiting its website. 59 When should Mr. Smith return the signed duplicate copy of this letter? By_. 60 What will happen if the duplicate copy of the letter is not returned
