1、2012 年 12 月大学英语三级（A 级）真题试卷（无答案）Section ADirections: 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 sho
2、uld decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D.（A）Go to America.（B） Leave Beijing.（C） Book a ticket.（D）Buy some gifts.（A）An engineer.（B） A professor.（C） A manager.（D）A secretary.（A）At a bank.（B） At a book store.（C） In an office.（D）In a restaurant.（A）She doesnt like the movie.（B）
3、 She cant see the movie today.（C） She has already seen the movie.（D）She prefers to watch movies alone.（A）Very happy.（B） Excited.（C） Proud.（D）A little worried.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After e
4、ach 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）Taking a job interview.（B） Meeting a customer.（C） Giving a welcome speech.（D）D
5、iscussing a project.（A）She likes the environment there.（B） She can have a higher pay there.（C） The company is close to her home.（D）The company offers a longer paid holiday. （A）To place an order.（B） To change an appointment.（C） To book a hotel room.（D）To discuss a program（A）To have a family gathering
6、.（B） To take a holiday.（C） To visit his partner.（D）To sign a contract.（A）9 am.（B） 10 am.（C） 0.625（D）0.583333Section CDirections: 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 tw
7、ice. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 11 What do many young people think of the Internet? It is a good place to _.12 What can young people practice on the Internet? They can practice _by talking with people.13 What is important for young p
8、eople to know when talking with strangers online? Talking with strangers online can be _.14 What should you do to protect yourself online? Never give your _ to anyone.15 What should you do if you feel uncomfortable with the topics of conversation? Stop_.Section ADirections: In this section, there ar
9、e 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 The decision about such a big project can not be made _ each member of the board agrees.（A）if（B） unless（C） though（D）as17 There was no proof
10、to show that Charles had committed the crime,_he was set free.（A）but（B） for（C） or（D）so18 Medical accidents _ by drugs have attracted much attention in that country.（A）causing（B） to be caused（C） be caused（D）caused19 No sooner _ than I realized Id left the document at home.（A）have we sat down（B） had w
11、e sat down（C） we had sat down（D）we sat down20 The sales department of a company is engaged in _ the products and making profits.（A）selling（B） sell（C） being sold（D）having sold21 When I am away _ business, I contact my office every day by email.（A）with（B） of（C） on（D）to22 In addition to economic consid
12、erations, there are other reasons _ people work long hours.（A）what（B） why（C） when（D）where23 There may be a need for retraining if you expect employees _ new technology.（A）using（B） use（C） to use（D）used24 A survey suggests that nearly one in six children has difficulty to talk.（A）to learn（B） learning（
13、C） learn（D）learnt25 It was in their London branch _ we met and discussed the issue.（A）that（B） which（C） how（D）whatSection BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets.26 All the staff of the company(work)_ v
14、ery hard last year and 15% more profit was gained.27 Among the major products(import)_ by Malaysia were iron and steel, and medical instruments.28 Business and professional services(list)_ in the Yellow Pages.29 Nokias mobile phone market share in China(fall)_ to its lowest level since 2005.30 To he
15、r(disappoint)_, the girl was denied the job she had applied for.31 While(study)_ at college, he got to know the professor and learned a lot from him.32 Communication via eye contact seems to be(particular)_ important in some cases.33 As more customers will attend the meeting, we need to prepare some
16、(addition)_ chairs.34 These apartments allow older people to keep their(independent)_, while having medical care available.35 Many people find telephone interviews(difficult)_ than face-to-face interviews.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished
17、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.35 Marketing furniture to the public can be challenging for a small business owner. Consumers buy furniture pieces only occasionally. However, there are se
18、veral furniture promotion ideas that can be used to help you reach your target market.One thing you can do is to talk with real estate(房地产)agents to allow you to display your furniture in a new home or open house setting. This is a good way to reach a key target marketnew home buyerswho may need new
19、 furniture for their future homes. Increasing foot traffic(顾客流量)is also important for a furniture store. To get more people to the store, you can advertise a raffle event(抽奖活动 ). This event can be promoted in your local media and through direct mail campaigns or front door advertisements to generate
20、 more interest.In tough economic times, small business owners often suffer most as a result of slow consumer spending. To fight back against this, you have to make it easier for your customers to buy furniture. If you can, offer in-store financing, or drop the interest rate on your companys credit t
21、erms. Consider lowering your prices and holding two-for-one events to arouse more consumer interest.36 Why is it a challenge for small businesses to sell furniture to the public?（A）The style of furniture changes fast.（B） Their furniture is often old-fashioned.（C） People buy furniture only occasional
22、ly.（D）The publics taste for furniture is different.37 According to the writer, it is a good way for small business owners to sell their furniture by（A）improving after-sales service（B） reducing the advertising expenses（C） providing free delivery of furniture（D）displaying the furniture in a new home38
23、 To get more customers to your store, you are advised to _.（A）advertise a raffle event（B） visit your local customers（C） have longer business hours（D）improve local traffic conditions39 The purpose of holding two-for-one events is to _.（A）offer in-store financing（B） lower the furnitures cost（C） attrac
24、t consumers interest（D）reduce the advertising budget40 The passage is mainly about_.（A）furniture designing（B） furniture promotion（C） furniture store decoration（D）furniture production processTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 th
25、rough 45.40 Although buses tend to be slower than the subway for traveling around New York City, there are many reasons to use the bus while visiting New York City:They tend to service areas of Manhattan that are not located close to subway lines.Buses offer the added advantage of being able to see
26、various areas of Manhattan while you ride.How Much Does the Bus Cost?Fare is $2.25 and can be paid with a MetroCard or coins(no dollar bills, no pennies).A free transfer to another bus or the subway within 2 hours is available if you paid with a MetroCard.If you pay cash you can ask for a transfer,
27、but it is only good for transferring to another bus(not to the subway)within 2 hours. Getting On and Off the BusYou must wait for buses at designated(指定的)bus stops.As you see the bus approaching your stop, you can put your arm out to indicate to the driver that you want to board the bus.Enter the bu
28、s through the front doors and pay your fare.Take a seat or move toward the back of the bus to make room for other people boarding the bus.To request a stop: Pull the cord or press the black band near the windows. A “Stop Requested“ light will be on immediately at the front of the bus.41 Compared wit
29、h buses, the subway for traveling around New York City is likely to be_.（A）faster（B） slower（C） more expensive（D）more convenient42 One advantage of traveling by bus is that you can _.（A）book a comfortable seat（B） buy your ticket in advance（C） transfer to the subway freely（D）see different areas of Man
30、hattan43 Passengers can pay their bus fare _.（A）with pennies（B） with dollar bills（C） with a MetroCard（D）with a credit card44 To indicate to the driver that you want to board the bus at the stop, you may _.（A）put your arm out（B） show your ticket（C） go to the back door（D）wave your MetroCard45 To ask f
31、or a stop while riding a bus, you may _.（A）raise your hand（B） move toward the front door（C） press the black band near the windows（D）turn off the “Stop Requested“ light immediatelyTask 3Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table bel
32、ow (No. 46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks.45 Welcome to Bookstore.co.ukBookstore.co.uk is the UKs leading internet bookseller. It is an online bookshop with a range of over two million book titles. We offer discounts of 30% or over on our b
33、ooks and we deliver books worldwide. You can order online or contact us via email. We are a team of knowledgeable and very helpful booksellers and we stock books from the UK and USA.We offer a huge range of books available for delivery within 48 hours. We use the global airmail system including spec
34、ial express services to deliver from our UK distribution centre. Economical distribution is key to our business. We will keep you informed by email about the status of your order including delivery. We supply private individuals, schools and organizations all over the world. Enjoy the best possible
35、online book-buying experience with Bookstore.co.uk.If you cant find what you are looking for, then use the search or advanced search to find the book you require. Follow us on TwitterUKBookstore.Bookstore.co.ukRange of book titles: over【B1】_Discounts offered: 30% or over Ordering methods: online or
36、via【B2】_Terms of delivery: 1. time limit: within 48 hours2. means: global【B3】_Target customers: private【B4】_, schools and organizations worldwide Ways to find a book: use the search or【B5 】_46 【B1 】47 【B2 】48 【B3 】49 【B4 】50 【B5 】Task 4Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it,
37、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. 51-55.50 ABank loan JImport DutyBBusiness plan KPrice ControlCInvestment return LSales TaxDConsumer price index MCash flowECost co
38、ntrol NMail OrderFContract worker 0Factory PriceGCustomer loyalty PContract of employmentHDaughter company QEmployment LawIParent company51 ( )成本控制 ( )消费者物价指数52 ( )子公司 ( )进口关税53 ( )邮购( ) 销售税54 ( )客户忠诚度 ( )成本控制55 ( )就业合同 ( )出厂价Task 5Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage yo
39、u should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 55 Welcome to London! With over 80 stops, 3 main sightseeing routes and countless photo opportunities, The Original Tour really is the finest way to see London and her landmarks. Sit back, relax and take in the sigh
40、ts, sounds and wonderful views of the city, both ancient and modern. 24-hour bus tour tickets are available online. Yellow RouteThis route takes you to the best of Londons sights, beginning from Buckingham Palace and finished at Westminster Abbey(教堂). Get the most out of your visit with a fun Englis
41、h-guided commentary(解说词)provided by our professional tour hosts. Red RouteThis is highly recommended for overseas visitors and children. It takes in all of Londons popular attractions and offers entertaining commentaries in a choice of languages. Children can also enjoy our super Kids Channel. Blue
42、RouteOn this route guests can enjoy the delights of Londons top museums and shopping districts introduced through the digital commentary, including the special childrens channel. 56 What is the finest way to see London and her landmarks?57 Where can travelers buy bus tour tickets in London? They can
43、 buy the tickets _.58 What kind of commentary is provided for the tourists on the Yellow Route? A fun_commentary.59 Which route is strongly recommended for overseas travelers? The_ Route.60 What are the main attractions on the Blue Route? Top museums and _.61 We wish to inform you that all the items
44、 ordered are available from stock and will be shipped upon receipt of your letter of credit.（A）我方谨通知贵方，所订货物均有现货，收到你方信用证后即可发运。（B）我们提醒你方注意，所订货物都有库存，但须提供信用证方可发货。（C）你方所订货物本公司储备充足，希即寄信用证，我们一定尽快发货。（D）我方信用证已经寄出，希望你方尽快装运货物并及时来函告知我们。62 This course will introduce you to many of the functions which the softwar
45、e uses to produce letters, reports, and other documents.（A）本课程将有助于你掌握各种软件，学习写信、写报告和生成其它文件。（B）本课程将向你们介绍该软件用于写信、写报告和其它文件的许多功能。（C）本课程使用该软件来讲授商务信函、工作报告和其它文件的写作特点。（D）通过本课程。你可掌握该软件的用途，用于写信、写报告和其它文件。63 It is our hope that this contract will represent the beginning of a long and fruitful cooperation between
46、 our two companies.（A）我们希望能长期保持我们两家公司之间互利互惠的合作关系。（B）我们希望基于本合同建立我们两家公司之间长期合作的关系。（C）我们希望这项合同将代表我们两家公司长期有效合作的开始。（D）我们希望能尽快地签订合同并长期保持我们已经取得的成果。64 The shipment has been overdue for quite a long time and we have not heard any news about it from you.（A）货物装运已逾期很久，我们却至今没有收到你方有关装运的任何消息。（B）船运的货物已到达很长时间，但没有人通知我
47、们关于船运的任何信息。（C）长期以来这些货物都是船运的。而且你们事先都能够给我们发来通知。（D）即使发货需要很长时间，我们迄今还是没有收到你方任何相关的信息。65 Founded in 1937, ABC Company is one of the largest consumer products companies in the world. It has offices or factories in more than 50 countries, with more than 100 brands on market in 60 countries. Its products incl
48、ude beauty care, home care, and family health care products. Millions of people around the world use its products every day.一、Part V Writing (25 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an letter or composition according to the followin
49、g information.66 This part is to lest your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a business letter according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet.说明：假设你是某公司销售助理王海请给 David Smith 先生写一封回信。内容包括：1感谢对方订购了 100 箱衬衫：2建议用纸箱而不用木箱装运并列举纸箱的优点(比如：轻便，成本低等)；你公司最近与别
