大学英语三级考试A级真题

. 大学英语三级考试A级真题Part I Listening Comprehension ( 15 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your listening ability.It consists of 3 sections.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.Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A) , B) , C) and D) given in your test paper.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Part I1.A)Book a ticket B)Leave BeijingC)Go to America D)Buy some gifts2.A)An engineer B)A professor C)A secretary D)A manager3.A)At a book store B)At a bank C)In a office D)In a restaurant4.A)She cant see the movie today B)She doesnt like the movieC) She has already seen the movie D)She prefers to watch movies alone5.A)Very happy B)Excited C)A little worried D)ProudSection BDirections: This 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.Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times.When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 16.A)Discussing a project B)Meeting a customer C)Giving a welcome speech D)Taking a job interview7.A)She can have a higher pay thereB)She likes the environment there C)The company isclose to her home D)The company offers a longer paid holidayConversation 28.A)To place an order B)To book a hotel room C)To change an appointment D)To discuss a program9.A)To sign a contract B)To take a holiday C)To visit his partner D)To have a family gathering10A)9 am B)10 am C)2 pm D)3 pmSection 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.Both the passage and the questions will be read two times.When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words).The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper.You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Now listen to the passage.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 practiceby talking with people.13.What is important for young people to know when talking with strangers online？ Talking with strangers online can be.14.What should you do to protect yourself online？ Never give yourto anyone.15What should you do if you feel uncomfortable with the topics of conversation？ Stop.Part II Vocabulary and Structure ( 15 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences.It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: 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).Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16. When I am away _ business, I contact my office every day by email. A. with B. of C. on D. to17. In addition to economic considerations, there are other reasons _ people work long hours.A. what B. why C. when D. where 18. There may be a need for retraining if you expect employees _ new technology.A. using B. use C. to use D. used19. A survey suggests that nearly one in six children has difficulty _ to talk. A. to learn B. learning C. learn D. learnt20. It was in their London branch _ we met and discussed the issue. A. that B. which C. how D. what21. The decision about such a big project can not be made _ each member of the board agrees.A. if B. unless C. though D. as22. There was no proof to show that Charles had committed the crime, _ he was set free. A. but B. for C. or D. so23. Medical accidents _ by drugs have attracted much attention in that country. A. causing B. to be caused C. be caused D. caused24. No sooner _ than I realized Id left the document at home.A. have we sat down B. had we sat down C. we had sat down D. we sat down25. the sales department of a company is engaged in _ the products and making profits.A. selling B. sell C. being sold D. having soldSection BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here.You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets.Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. All the staff of the company (work) _ very 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 her (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 (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.Part III Reading Comprehension ( 40 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your reading ability.There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill.You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Although 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 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, but it is only good for transferring to another bus (not to the subway) within 2 hours.Getting On and Off the Bus You must wait for buses at designated (指定的) bus stops. As you see the bus approaching your stops, you can put your arm out to indicate to the driver that you want to board the bus. Enter the bus 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.36. Compared with buses, the subway for traveling around New York City is likely to be_. A) fasterB) slowerC) more expensive D) more convenient37. 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 Manhattan38. Passengers can pay their bus fare _. A) with pennies B) with dollar bills C) with a MetroCard D) with a credit card39. To indicate to the driver that you want to board the stop, you may _. A) put your arm out B) shows your ticket C) go to the back door D) wave your MetroCard40. To ask for 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 2 Marketing furniture to the public can be challenging for a small business owner. Consumers buy furniture pieces only occasionally. However, there are several 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 market new home buyers who may need new 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 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 of your customers to buy furniture. If you can, offer in-store financing, or drop the interest rate on your companys credit terms, Consider lowering your prices and holding two-for-one events to arouse more consumer interest.41. 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 occasionally.D) The publics taste for furniture is different.42. According to the writer, it is a good way for small business owners to sell their furniture by .A) improving after-sales serviceB) reducing the advertising expensesC) providing free delivery of furnitureD) displaying the furniture in a new home43. To get more customers to your store, you are advised to .A) advertise a raffle eventB) visit your local customersC) have longer business hoursD) improve local traffic conditions44. The purpose of holding two-for-one events is to .A) offer in-store financingB) lower the furnitures costC) attract consumers interestD) reduce the advertising budget45. The passage is mainly about .A) furniture designingB) furniture promotionC) furniture store decorationD) furniture production processTask 3Welcome to 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 books 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 special 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 online book-buying experience with 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.Task 410 / 10A Bank loanB Business planC Investment returnD Consumer price indexE Cost controlF Contract workerG Customer loyaltyH Daughter companyI Parent companyJ Import DutyK Price ControlL Sales TaxM Cash flowN Mail OrderO Factory PriceP Contract of employmentQ Employment LawExamples: ( I ) 母公司 ( Q ) 劳工法51. 本钱控制 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 本钱控制55. 就业合同 出厂价Task 5Welcome 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 sights, 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 English-guided commentary (讲解词) 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 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 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 .Part IV Translation - English into Chinese ( 25 minutes) Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese.After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read four choices of suggested translation.You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet.And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.61. 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) 航运的货物忆到达很长时间，但没有人通知我们关于透支的任何消息。C) 长期以来这些佩特都是航运的，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。62. It is our hope that this contract will represent the beginning of a long and fruitful cooperation between 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场。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。63. This course will introduce you to many of the functions which the software 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。64. We wish to inform you that all the items 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藏充足，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。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 include beauty care, home care, and family health care products. Millions of people around the world use its products every day._Part V Writing (25 minutes)说明：假设你是某公司的销售助理王海，请给David Smith 先生写一封回信，容包括：1. 感对方订购了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方：轻便，本钱低等； 你公司最近与别的美国公司交易中也用过纸箱，效果很好；3. 盼回复。Words for reference纸箱 carton木箱 wooden case