1、大学英语三级 A级（阅读理解）模拟试卷 8及答案与解析 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 0 In Britain there is a Nationa
2、l Health Service(NHS)which is paid for by taxes and National Insurance, and in general people do not have to pay for medical treatment. Every person is registered with a doctor in his or her local area, known as a general practitioner(全科医生 )or GP. This means that their names are on the GPs list, and
3、 they may make an appointment to see the doctor or may call the doctor out to visit them if they are ill. People sometimes do have to pay part of the cost of drugs that the doctor prescribes. GPs are trained in general medicine but are not specialists in any particular subject. If a patient needs to
4、 see a specialist doctor, they must first go to their GP and then the GP will make an appointment for the patient to see a specialist at a hospital or clinic. Although everyone in Britain can have free treatment under the NHS, it is also possible for him to have treatment done privately, for which h
5、e has to pay. Some people have private health insurance to help them pay for private treatment. Under the NHS, people who need to go to hospital may have to wait for a long time on a waiting list for their treatment. Anyone who is very ill can call an ambulance(救护车 )and get taken to hospital for. fr
6、ee urgent medical treatment. Ambulances are a free service in Britain. 1 In Britain, the National Health Service refers to _. （ A） a local hospital （ B） a medicine supplier （ C） a medical care system （ D） an insurance company 2 Under the National Health Service, British citizens _. （ A） are all regi
7、stered with a general practitioner （ B） do not need to buy private health insurance （ C） can only go to see a general practitioner （ D） cannot call in a general practitioner , 3 People buy private health insurance in order to_. （ A） pay for the ambulance service （ B） receive free urgent treatment （
8、C） see a general practitioner （ D） have private treatment 4 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? （ A） People in Britain do not have to pay for any kind of medical care. （ B） People in Britain may wait long for their free medical treatment. （ C） In British you have to pay for ambu
9、lance service. （ D） British private medical insurance is free. 5 What is this passage mainly about? （ A） Private medical care in Britain. （ B） Roles of general practitioners. （ C） Taxes and free medical care. （ D） Health services in Britain. Task 2 Directions： This task is the same as Task 1 The 5 q
10、uestions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45 5 Most of us grow up taking certain things for granted We tend to assume that experts and religious leaders tell us “the truth“. We tend to believe that things advertised on television or in newspapers cant be bad for us. However, encourag
11、ement of critical thinking in students is one of the goals of most colleges and universities. Few professors require students to share the professors own beliefs. In general, professors are more concerned that students learn to question and critically examine the arguments of others, including some
12、of their own beliefs or values. This does not mean that professors insist that you change your beliefs, either. It does mean, however, professors will usually ask you to support the views you express in class or in your writing. If your premises(前提 )are shaky, or if your arguments are not logical, p
13、rofessors personally point out the false reasoning in your arguments. Most professors want you to learn to recognize the premises of your arguments, to examine whether you really accept these premises, and to understand whether or not you draw logical conclusions. Put it this way: Professors dont te
14、ll you what to think: they try to teach you how to think. On the other hand, if you intend to disagree with your professors in class, you should be prepared to offer a strong argument in support of your ideas. Arguing just for the sake of arguing usually does not promote a critical examination of id
15、eas. Many professors interpret it as rudeness. 6 In the first paragraph, the writer tries to tell us that people _. （ A） easily accept certain things without a second thought （ B） grow up through learning certain things in life （ C） are forming their views during their growth （ D） have strong belief
16、s in authorities while getting old 7 Nowadays, most colleges and universities encourage students to _. （ A） criticize others （ B） share professors beliefs （ C） give their own ideas （ D） change their own beliefs 8 The word “shaky“(Line 1, Para. 3)most probably means “ _“. （ A） creative （ B） firm （ C）
17、 false （ D） weak 9 To help students develop their critical thinking, professors mainly teach them _. （ A） choice of their premises （ B） the way to think independently （ C） skills of drawing conclusions （ D） different kinds of argument 10 According to the writer, the right way to argue is to_. （ A） a
18、rgue mainly for the sake of arguing （ B） prove it with a good conclusion （ C） support your idea with sound reasoning （ D） examine others ideas critically 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 w
19、rite your answers briefly in no more than three words 10 Dear Mr. Williams: Your advertisement in this mornings paper 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
20、and qualifications indicate that I am the person you are seeking. The enclosed resume 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. Id like to draw your attention to page 2
21、of my resume, 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.
22、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: 【
23、B1】 _ Position applied for the manager of【 B2】 _ Requirements emphasized in the ad: 1. leadership 2. initiative 3.【 B3】 _ Expectation of the applicant: to assume【 B4】 _ Contact telephone number. 0411-89726374 Purpose of the letter asking for【 B5】 _ 11 【 B1】 12 【 B2】 13 【 B3】 14 【 B4】 15 【 B5】 Task 4
24、 Directions： The following is a passage After reading it,you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table below Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets， numbered 51 through 55 15 1. Planning and making calls 2. Opening a call A Identifying yo
25、urself C Explaining the purpose of the call B Identifying the caller D Asking about the purpose of the call 3. Closing a call E Confirmation(确认 )G Saying goodbye F Closing words H Thanking 4. Taking and leaving messages I Excuses L Repeating J Messages M Reassuring(消除疑虑 ) K Taking notes 5. Telephoni
26、ng practice activities N Describing people and places P Making complaints(抱怨 ) O Making appointments Q Making inquiries Example： (Q)查询 (l)打电话前的准备 16 ( )说明自己的身份 ( )留言 17 ( )结束语 ( )记录留言 18 ( )开始通话 ( )询问对方目的 19 ( )预约 ( )解释打电话目的 20 ( )弄清对方身份 ( )结束通话 Task 5 Directions： The following is a passage After re
27、ading 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 20 (Website)Visitor Agreement S is provided to you by Cox Texas Newspapers. This visitor agreement is legally binding(有约束力的
28、 )between you and us. Please read this visitor agreement: by using this service, you accept its terms. The Internet is a fast growing medium: we may change the terms of this agreement from time to time. By continuing to use the service after we post any such changes, you accept this agreement as mod
29、ified. We reserve the right to deny access to this website, or any service provided via this website, to anyone who violates(违反 )this visitor agreement or who, in our judgment, interferes with the ability of others to enjoy this website, or infringes(侵犯 )the rights of others. We invite you to send i
30、n your questions or comments about this website, or to bring to our attention any material you believe to be inaccurate. Please send such comments, including a copy of any material you wish to discuss to: Jim Smith General Manager S 305 South Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78704 Phone:(512)912-251 Fa
31、x:(512)912-2926 21 Who are the two parties to the agreement? The provider of the website and its_. 22 What is meant if you go on using the service after changes in the agreement are posted? It means you have _ the modification. 23 What will happen if a visitor breaks this agreement? The visitor will
32、 be denied access to this_. 24 What are visitors invited to do about this website? Send in their_ about the website. 25 What can visitors do when they find materials on the website inaccurate? They can send their comments to _. 大学英语三级 A级（阅读理解）模拟试卷 8答案与解析 Task 1 Directions: After reading the followin
33、g 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 【知识模块】 阅读理解 1 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 根据题目中的 the National Health Service定位到第一段。该段第一句的后半部分谈到，在这种服务下人们不需要为医疗付费；然后该
34、段详细介绍了这种服务的运行情况：如何看医生，如何看专家门诊等等。因此可推断出 NHS是一种医疗体系，四个选项中只有 C项最符合文意。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 2 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 还是根据题目中的 the National Health Service定位到第一段。根据该段第二句可知，每个人都要在医生处登记注册 (registered with a doctor)；另外，该段第一句也告诉我们这种服务是以税收和国民保险来支持运转的，涉及到英国的每一位公民。因此可以断定应该都要在全科医生处登记注册， A项为正确答案。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 3 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题询
35、问人们购买个人健康保险是为了干什么。根据文章第二段的第二句话可知一些人用个人健康保险来支付私人医疗，因此可推理出购买这种保险是为了能够享受私人医疗待遇，即选项 D为正确答案。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 4 【正确答案】 B 【 试题解析】 第二段第三句谈到，在国民医疗保健系统中，去医院看病的人不得不等很长一段时间 (wait for along time)才能就医看病。因为国民医疗服务提供的是免费治疗，所以等候时间非常久。 B项的表述符合文意，为正确答案。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 5 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 文章主要介绍了英国的国民医疗服务系统：它的费用来源、运行过程、免费服务项目等等，
36、并且也提到了私人医疗的收费情况。因此可以说本文主要讨论了英国的医疗服务，即 D项。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 Task 2 Directions： This task is the same as Task 1 The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45 【知识模块】 阅读理解 6 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 根据题目要求直接定位到第一段。该段第一句是主题句，表明许多人在成长的过程中总认为有些事情是理所当然的 (takefor granted) ；然后作者举出人们总是倾向于相信权威和广告宣传的例子来证
37、明这种说法。由 此可见，人们会不假思索地接受一些事情， A项的表述正确。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 7 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 根据题目中的 most colleges and universities定位到第二段第一句。该句谈到，大部分的大专院校都鼓励学生进行批判性思考 (critical thinking)。其后谈到的教授希望学生学着对他人的意见进行质疑和以批判性的眼光来看待也反映出批判性思考的重要性。换句话说，大多数的大专院校都鼓励学生有自己的观点，不盲目跟从，即 C项。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 8 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 这句话有两个假设条件状语从句：如果 premise
38、s(前提 )are shaky，或者 arguments(论据 )arenot logical(不符合逻辑 )，那么就会出现 false reasoning(错误推理 )。 or连接两个条件从句表示它们是一种或然关系，即两者可以替换而结果是相同的，所以可知 shaky作形容词用，其意思应该是消极的、不好的。另外从词形上看， shaky的动词形式是 shake(动摇 )的意思，所以最终推理出 shaky应是指 “摇晃的，不可靠的 ”。只有 D项与 其意思最相近。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 9 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 第三段第二句说明，大多数教授希望学生们学会识别自己论述的前提，检查自己是否
39、真正同意这些前提，以及了解自己是否能够得出合理的结论；最后一句是总结，告诉我们教授教的不是思考的内容而是思考的方式 (how to think)。 B项的 think independently(独立思考 )能与文章的表述相呼应，为正确答案。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 10 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 最后一段第一句表明，如果学生与老 师的观点不一致 (disagree with your professors)，就应该用强有力的论据来支持自己的观点 (a strong argument in support of your ideas)。所以正确的辩论方法是用合理的论据支持自己的观点，答案
40、为 C项。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 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 words 【知识模块】 阅读理解 11 【正确答案】 Stephen Smith 【知识模块】 阅读理解 12 【正确答案】 public relations 【知识模块】
41、阅读理解 13 【正确答案】 flexibility 【知识模块】 阅读理解 14 【正确答案】 broader responsibility 【知识模块】 阅读理解 15 【正确答案】 an interview 【知识模块】 阅读理解 Task 4 Directions： The following is a passage After reading it,you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table below Then you should put the cor
42、responding letters in the brackets， numbered 51 through 55 【知识模块】 阅读理解 16 【正确答案】 A J 【知识模块】 阅读理解 17 【正确答案】 F K 【知识模块】 阅读理解 18 【正确答案】 2 D 【知识模块】 阅读理解 19 【正确答案】 O C 【知识模块】 阅读理解 20 【正确答案】 B 3 【知识模块】 阅读理解 Task 5 Directions： The following is a passage After reading it， you should give brief answers to th
43、e 5 questions(No 56 through No 60)that follow The answers(in no more than 3 words)should be written after the corresponding numbers 【知识模块】 阅读理解 21 【正确答案】 visitors / visitor / users / user 【知识模块】 阅读理解 22 【正确答案】 accepted 【知识模块】 阅读理解 23 【正确答案】 website 【知识模块】 阅读理解 24 【正确答案】 questions or comments 【知识模块】 阅读理解 25 【正确答案】 the general manager / Jim Smith 【知识模块】 阅读理解
