2006级2007-2008-1大学英语三级课程期末考试A卷 2008.01 Part I Listening Comprehension (35%) Section A Short Conversations (15%,1 point each) Directions:In this section,you will hear several short conversations.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A),B), C)and D),and decide which is the best answer.Then write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. 1.A)Put posters up at different schools. B)Advertise the concert on the radio. C)Make the concert free to the public. D)Ask the school radio station to play more music. 2.A)The man has traveled a lot. B)The wife likes to listen to her man's story. C)The man is too busy to taste his family life. D)Keeping up with the times is their philosophy. 3.A)It's interesting. B)It turned out to be easy. C)It's hard to judge. D)It's quite difficult. 4.A)The woman has to come next week for a better price. B)All tickets for this week have been sold out. C)Tickets for this week are more expensive. D)The best price is 360 dollars for a round trip. 5.A)Negative. B)Positive. C)Doubtful
2006 级 2007-2008-1 大学英语三级课程期末考试 A 卷 2008.01 Part I Listening Comprehension (35%) Section A Short Conversations (15%, 1 point each) Directions: In this section, you will hear several short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. 1. A) Put posters up at different schools. B) Advertise the concert on the radio. C) Make the concert free to the public. D) Ask the school radio station to play more music. 2. A) The man has traveled a lot. B) The wife likes to listen to her man’s story. C) The man is too busy to taste his family life. D) Keeping up with the times is their philosophy. 3. A) It’s interesting. B) It turned out to be easy. C) It’s hard to judge. D) It’s quite difficult. 4. A) The woman has to come next week for a better price. B) All tickets for this week have been sold out. C) Tickets for this week are more expensive. D) The best price is 360 dollars for a round trip. 5. A) Negative. B) Positive. C) Doubtful
D)Uncertain. 6.A)Go to school. B)Go home C)Pick up her children and cook. D)Eat at her friend's home. 7.A)In the theater. B)In the library. C)In the restaurant. D)In the railway station. 8.A)It is closed. B)9 A.M.to 5 P.M. C)12 noon to 9 P.M. D)9 A.M.to 12 noon. 9.A)Yes,but on condition that the woman would turn down the radio. B)Yes,he doesn't know he is disturbing the woman. C)No,because the radio is so loud. D)No,he is not able to turn down the radio. 10.A)Sally is serious about Bob. B)Bob is serious about Sally. C)Sally is not serious about Bob. D)Bob is not serious about Sally. 11.A)The boy's mother knows about his condition. B)The boy's mother doesn't know about his condition. C)The boy's mother had an accident. D)The boy is only slightly injured. 12.A)Margaret wanted to return some magazines to the woman. B)Margaret wanted to lend some magazines to the woman. C)Margaret wanted to borrow some magazines from the woman. D)Margaret wanted to get some magazines back from the woman. 13.A)She was telephoning Fred
D) Uncertain. 6. A) Go to school. B) Go home. C) Pick up her children and cook. D) Eat at her friend’s home. 7. A) In the theater. B) In the library. C) In the restaurant. D) In the railway station. 8. A) It is closed. B) 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. C) 12 noon to 9 P.M. D) 9 A.M. to 12 noon. 9. A) Yes, but on condition that the woman would turn down the radio. B) Yes, he doesn’t know he is disturbing the woman. C) No, because the radio is so loud. D) No, he is not able to turn down the radio. 10. A) Sally is serious about Bob. B) Bob is serious about Sally. C) Sally is not serious about Bob. D) Bob is not serious about Sally. 11. A) The boy’s mother knows about his condition. B) The boy’s mother doesn’t know about his condition. C) The boy’s mother had an accident. D) The boy is only slightly injured. 12. A) Margaret wanted to return some magazines to the woman. B) Margaret wanted to lend some magazines to the woman. C) Margaret wanted to borrow some magazines from the woman. D) Margaret wanted to get some magazines back from the woman. 13. A) She was telephoning Fred
B)She was examining the traffic lights. C)She was hanging her coat on a tree. D)She was trying to catch a bus. 14.A)She wants to change her apartment. B)Her new apartment is close to the supermarket. C)Her new apartment is very beautiful. D)She can't see the beautiful view of the city. 15.A)To go to the department store. B)To buy her a pair of shoes. C)To return to his office. D)To drive her downtown. Section B Passages (10%,1 point each) Directions:In this section,you will hear several short passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the following passage: 16.A)His study of photography. B)His work as a farmer. C)His travel to Europe. D)His background as a writer. 17.A)A skyscraper. B)A farmhouse. C)A church. D)An airplane. 18.A)By founding an art school there. B)By donating money to local artists. C)By studying the work of artists there
B) She was examining the traffic lights. C) She was hanging her coat on a tree. D) She was trying to catch a bus. 14. A) She wants to change her apartment. B) Her new apartment is close to the supermarket. C) Her new apartment is very beautiful. D) She can’t see the beautiful view of the city. 15. A) To go to the department store. B) To buy her a pair of shoes. C) To return to his office. D) To drive her downtown. Section B Passages (10%, 1 point each) Directions: In this section, you will hear several short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the following passage: 16. A) His study of photography. B) His work as a farmer. C) His travel to Europe. D) His background as a writer. 17. A) A skyscraper. B) A farmhouse. C) A church. D) An airplane. 18. A) By founding an art school there. B) By donating money to local artists. C) By studying the work of artists there
D)By applying European style of Midwestern artists. Passage Two Questions 19 to 22 are based on the following passage: 19.A)In1923. B)In1930. C)After she received a BA D)After graduation from Yorkshire University. 20.A)Seventeen days. B)Eighteen days. C)Nineteen days. D)Twenty days. 21.A)Dangerous. B)Difficult. C)Unpleasant. D)Pleasant. 22.A)Amy Johnson's life story as a female flyer. B)Amy Johnson's great contribution to aviation. C)Amy Johnson's determination to be a pilot. D)Amy Johnson's flight to Australia. Passage Three Questions 23 to 25 are based on the following passage: 23.A)South American Indians. B)The Spanish. C)English people. D)Londoners. 24.A)Spain. B)The New World. C)England. D)None of the above. 25.A)Coffee travelled from South America to the 0ld World
D) By applying European style of Midwestern artists. Passage Two Questions 19 to 22 are based on the following passage: 19. A) In 1923. B) In 1930. C) After she received a BA. D) After graduation from Yorkshire University. 20. A) Seventeen days. B) Eighteen days. C) Nineteen days. D) Twenty days. 21. A) Dangerous. B) Difficult. C) Unpleasant. D) Pleasant. 22. A) Amy Johnson’s life story as a female flyer. B) Amy Johnson’s great contribution to aviation. C) Amy Johnson’s determination to be a pilot. D) Amy Johnson’s flight to Australia. Passage Three Questions 23 to 25 are based on the following passage: 23. A) South American Indians. B) The Spanish. C) English people. D) Londoners. 24. A) Spain. B) The New World. C) England. D) None of the above. 25. A) Coffee travelled from South America to the Old World
B)Coffee travelled from Europe to Ethiopia. C)Brazil produces the greatest amount of coffee. D)Ethiopia produces the greatest amount of coffee. Section C Spot Dictation (10%,1 point each) Directions:In this section,you will hear a passage twice.Listen carefully and fill in the missing word in each blank. Today let's look at some widely accepted customs and traditions of most Americans concerning one of life's most important events. The birth of a baby is momentous occasion in any family and is (26) Lin some way or another.There are many traditions associated with this event. One of the most common ones is the baby shower,which is a nonreligious tradition (27)」 by almost everyone in this society.A shower is given by a close friend or relative of the expectant mother (28)_ the baby is due.In the past,showers were almost always arranged in secret so as to be a complete surprise to the mother-to-be.The mother-to-be was usually invited to someone's (29)J on one pretext or another,where she was surprised by her female friends and relatives who had planned this special (30) for her.In recent years,the tradition has been modified,at least in some social circles,so that the shower is not always a surprise occasion,but one that the expectant mother knows about (31) At the party,the mother-to-be is showered with (32) for the new baby by her friends and relatives.The gifts may be small ones or very expensive, but there is always a very emotional outpouring of (33) for the expected baby and its parents.The gifts are always opened at the party, and everyone expresses great admiration for them.There is always a lot of advice from experienced mothers and expressions of (34) from those women who do not yet have children.This way,the expectant mother is reassured about the coming event and the desirability of her (35) Part II Reading Comprehension (30%,2 points each) Directions:There are 3 passages in this section.Each passage is followed by
B) Coffee travelled from Europe to Ethiopia. C) Brazil produces the greatest amount of coffee. D) Ethiopia produces the greatest amount of coffee. Section C Spot Dictation (10%, 1 point each) Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage twice. Listen carefully and fill in the missing word in each blank. Today let’s look at some widely accepted customs and traditions of most Americans concerning one of life’s most important events. The birth of a baby is momentous occasion in any family and is (26) _________in some way or another. There are many traditions associated with this event. One of the most common ones is the baby shower, which is a nonreligious tradition (27)____________ by almost everyone in this society. A shower is given by a close friend or relative of the expectant mother (28)___________ ___________ the baby is due. In the past, showers were almost always arranged in secret so as to be a complete surprise to the mother-to-be. The mother-to-be was usually invited to someone’s (29)_____________ on one pretext or another, where she was surprised by her female friends and relatives who had planned this special (30)__________ for her. In recent years, the tradition has been modified, at least in some social circles, so that the shower is not always a surprise occasion, but one that the expectant mother knows about (31)_________ _______ ______. At the party, the mother-to-be is showered with (32) ___________for the new baby by her friends and relatives. The gifts may be small ones or very expensive, but there is always a very emotional outpouring of (33)____________ ___________ for the expected baby and its parents. The gifts are always opened at the party, and everyone expresses great admiration for them. There is always a lot of advice from experienced mothers and expressions of (34)____________ from those women who do not yet have children. This way, the expectant mother is reassured about the coming event and the desirability of her (35) _________________. Part II Reading Comprehension (30%, 2 points each) Directions: There are 3 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by
some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C)and D).You should decide on the best choice. Passage One Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage. Somebody ought to defend the workaholic ()These people are unjustly accused and abused-often called sick or on the border of being mad. One-third of American business and commerce is carried on the shoulders of workaholics.The ratio might exist in art and science too. Workaholics are the achievers.It is as though we are against those who make uncommon sacrifices because they enjoy doing something. Some popular psychologists say that workaholic has an inferiority complex( )This is certainly not the case.Inferiority,or low esteem,describes laziness more accurately than it describes devotion. We do not seem to realize that very little excellence as achieved by living a well-balanced life.Edison,Ford,Einstein,Freud all had single-minded devotion to work by means of which they sacrificed many things,including family and friendship.The blame is made that workaholics bear guilt by not being good parents or spouses.But guilt can exist in the balanced life also.Consider how many "normal"people find,at middle age,that they have never done anything well,they are going to settle for less than what they could have become. 36.According to the passage,which of the following statement is true? A.Two-thirds of art and science work are on the shoulders of workaholics. B.Most of American business is done by workaholics. C.One-third of American art and business work are done by non-workaholics. D.Workaholics play very important roles in art and science fields. 37.In the last paragraph,the word "well-balanced"probably means A.happy B.regular C.good D.rich 38.According to this passage_ A.Freud led a well-balanced life
some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice. Passage One Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage. Somebody ought to defend the workaholic (工作狂). These people are unjustly accused and abused—often called sick or on the border of being mad. One-third of American business and commerce is carried on the shoulders of workaholics. The ratio might exist in art and science too. Workaholics are the achievers. It is as though we are against those who make uncommon sacrifices because they enjoy doing something. Some popular psychologists say that workaholic has an inferiority complex(自 卑感). This is certainly not the case. Inferiority, or low esteem, describes laziness more accurately than it describes devotion. We do not seem to realize that very little excellence as achieved by living a well-balanced life. Edison, Ford, Einstein, Freud all had single-minded devotion to work by means of which they sacrificed many things, including family and friendship. The blame is made that workaholics bear guilt by not being good parents or spouses. But guilt can exist in the balanced life also. Consider how many “normal” people find, at middle age, that they have never done anything well, they are going to settle for less than what they could have become. 36. According to the passage, which of the following statement is true? A. Two-thirds of art and science work are on the shoulders of workaholics. B. Most of American business is done by workaholics. C. One-third of American art and business work are done by non-workaholics. D. Workaholics play very important roles in art and science fields. 37. In the last paragraph, the word “well-balanced” probably means ________________. A. happy B. regular C. good D. rich 38. According to this passage _____. A. Freud led a well-balanced life
B.great men are never moral people C.generally speaking,workaholics can be helped D.workaholics should be admired 39.The author of this passage would be most likely to agree that the workaholic A.is mentally ill B.feels guiltier than most of us C.suffers from low self-esteem D.will not have the regrets that many "normal"people face at middle age 5.The author's primary concern in this passage is to_ A.point out the role the workaholic plays in the American economy B.defend people who are absorbed in work C.encourage us not to worry about our being imperfect D.consider the difficulties that confront us at middle-age Passage Two Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage. The fact that blinded people can "see"things using other parts of their bodies apart from their eyes,may help us to understand our feelings about color. If they can sense color differences,then perhaps we,too,are affected by color unconsciously. Manufacturers have discovered by trial and error that sugar sells badly in green wrappings,that blue foods are considered unpleasant,and the cosmetics should never be packaged in brown.These discoveries have grown into a whole discipline of color psychology that now finds application in everything from fashion to interior decoration.Some of our preferences are clearly psychological.Dark blue is the color of the night sky and therefore associated with passivity and calm,while yellow is a day color with associations of energy and incentive.For primitive man,activity during the day meant hunting and attacking,while he soon saw as red,the color of blood and rage and the heat that came with effort.And green is associated with passive defense and self-preservation.Experiments have shown that colors,partly
B. great men are never moral people C. generally speaking, workaholics can be helped D. workaholics should be admired 39. The author of this passage would be most likely to agree that the workaholic _______________. A. is mentally ill B. feels guiltier than most of us C. suffers from low self-esteem D. will not have the regrets that many “normal” people face at middle age 5. The author’s primary concern in this passage is to _____. A. point out the role the workaholic plays in the American economy B. defend people who are absorbed in work C. encourage us not to worry about our being imperfect D. consider the difficulties that confront us at middle-age Passage Two Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage. The fact that blinded people can “see” things using other parts of their bodies apart from their eyes, may help us to understand our feelings about color. If they can sense color differences, then perhaps we, too, are affected by color unconsciously. Manufacturers have discovered by trial and error that sugar sells badly in green wrappings, that blue foods are considered unpleasant, and the cosmetics should never be packaged in brown. These discoveries have grown into a whole discipline of color psychology that now finds application in everything from fashion to interior decoration. Some of our preferences are clearly psychological. Dark blue is the color of the night sky and therefore associated with passivity and calm, while yellow is a day color with associations of energy and incentive. For primitive man, activity during the day meant hunting and attacking, while he soon saw as red, the color of blood and rage and the heat that came with effort. And green is associated with passive defense and self-preservation. Experiments have shown that colors, partly
because of their psychological associations,also have a direct physiological effect. People exposed to bright red show an increase in heartbeat,and blood pressure:red is exciting.Similar exposure to pure blue has exactly the opposite effect;it is a calming color.Because of its exciting connotations,red was chosen as the signal for danger,but closer analysis shows that a vivid yellow can produce a more basic state of alertness,so fire engines and ambulances in some advanced communities are now rushing around in bright yellow colors that stop the traffic dead. 41.Manufacturers found out that color affects sales_. A.by experience over a long period of time B.by experimenting with different colors C.by trying out color on blind people D.by developing the discipline of color psychology 42.Our preferences for certain colors are. A.associated with time of day B.dependent on our character C.linked with our primitive ancestors D.partly due to psychological factors 43.If people are exposed to bright red,which of the following things does not happen? A.They breathe faster. B.They feel afraid. C.Their blood pressure rises. D.Their hearts beat faster. 44.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A.Color probably has an effect on us which we are not conscious of. B.Yellow fire engines have caused many bad accidents in some advanced communities. C.People exposed to pure blue start to breathe more slowly. D.The psychology of color is of some practical use. 45.Which of the following would be the most suitable title?
because of their psychological associations, also have a direct physiological effect. People exposed to bright red show an increase in heartbeat, and blood pressure; red is exciting. Similar exposure to pure blue has exactly the opposite effect; it is a calming color. Because of its exciting connotations, red was chosen as the signal for danger, but closer analysis shows that a vivid yellow can produce a more basic state of alertness, so fire engines and ambulances in some advanced communities are now rushing around in bright yellow colors that stop the traffic dead. 41. Manufacturers found out that color affects sales _____. A. by experience over a long period of time B. by experimenting with different colors C. by trying out color on blind people D. by developing the discipline of color psychology 42. Our preferences for certain colors are _____. A. associated with time of day B. dependent on our character C. linked with our primitive ancestors D. partly due to psychological factors 43. If people are exposed to bright red, which of the following things does not happen? A. They breathe faster. B. They feel afraid. C. Their blood pressure rises. D. Their hearts beat faster. 44. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A. Color probably has an effect on us which we are not conscious of. B. Yellow fire engines have caused many bad accidents in some advanced communities. C. People exposed to pure blue start to breathe more slowly. D. The psychology of color is of some practical use. 45. Which of the following would be the most suitable title?
A.The Discipline of Color Psychology. B.Color and Its Connotations. C.The Practical Use of Color. D.Color and Feelings. Passage Three Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage. It is not just psychologists working with humans who operate under strict ethical (道德)constraints(限制)；researchers who use animals as subjects have their own set of exacting guidelines to ensure that animals not suffer.Specifically,they must make every effort to minimize discomfort,illness,and pain,and procedures subjecting animals to distress (are used only when an alternative procedure is unavailable and when the goal of research is justified by its prospective value. Moreover,there are federal regulations specifying how animals are to be housed, fed,and maintained.Not only must researchers strive to avoid physical discomfort, they are also required to promote the psychological wellbeing of some kinds of animals such as primates(灵长目动物)that are used in research. Why should animals be used for research in the first place?How can we dare to infer human behavior from the results of research employing rats,gerbils,and pigeons?The answer is that the 7 or 8 percent of psychological research that does employ animals has a different focus and is designed to answer different questions from research that uses humans.For example,the shorter life span of animals (rats live an average of two years)allows us to learn about the effects of ageing in a much more rapid time frame than if we studied ageing directly on humans.Moreover, the very complexity of human beings may obscure(使…模糊)information about fundamental phenomena that can be identified more plainly in animals.Finally,some studies require large numbers of subjects who share similar backgrounds or who have been exposed to particular environments -conditions that could not practically be met with human beings. Research using animals as subjects has provided psychologists with information that has profound benefits for humans.For instance,animal research has furnished
A. The Discipline of Color Psychology. B. Color and Its Connotations. C. The Practical Use of Color. D. Color and Feelings. Passage Three Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage. It is not just psychologists working with humans who operate under strict ethical （道德）constraints（限制）; researchers who use animals as subjects have their own set of exacting guidelines to ensure that animals not suffer. Specifically, they must make every effort to minimize discomfort, illness, and pain, and procedures subjecting animals to distress（痛苦）are used only when an alternative procedure is unavailable and when the goal of research is justified by its prospective value. Moreover, there are federal regulations specifying how animals are to be housed, fed, and maintained. Not only must researchers strive to avoid physical discomfort, they are also required to promote the psychological wellbeing of some kinds of animals such as primates (灵长目动物)that are used in research. Why should animals be used for research in the first place? How can we dare to infer human behavior from the results of research employing rats, gerbils, and pigeons? The answer is that the 7 or 8 percent of psychological research that does employ animals has a different focus and is designed to answer different questions from research that uses humans. For example, the shorter life span of animals (rats live an average of two years) allows us to learn about the effects of ageing in a much more rapid time frame than if we studied ageing directly on humans. Moreover, the very complexity of human beings may obscure（使…模糊） information about fundamental phenomena that can be identified more plainly in animals. Finally, some studies require large numbers of subjects who share similar backgrounds or who have been exposed to particular environments –conditions that could not practically be met with human beings. Research using animals as subjects has provided psychologists with information that has profound benefits for humans. For instance, animal research has furnished
us with the keys to learning how to detect eye disorders in children early enough to prevent permanent damage,how to communicate more effectively with severely retarded(智力迟钝的)children,and how to reduce chronic pain in people,to name just a few results. Despite the demonstrated value of research that uses animals as subjects,their use in psychological research remains controversial,with some people calling for a complete ban on the practice.However,most psychologists believe that existing ethical guidelines are sufficiently stringent (to provide protection for animals while still allowing valuable animal research to continue. 46.Which of the following questions is the text written to answer? A.What animals can be used in research? B.Why should animals be used in research? C.Where are psychologists wrong in animal research? D.Why should animals not be treated cruelly in research? 47.It is implied in the first paragraph that animal research is justified A.when there is an objective for it. B.as long as the animal does not suffer distress. C.when the animal is properly fed. D.as long as the animal is not a primate. 48.Rats are an ideal animal for scientists to study the effects of aging because A.they share the same backgrounds. B.their brain is not as complicated as human beings. C.they live a shorter life than human beings. D.they can be easily found. 49.Animal research generates all of the following benefits EXCEPT A.lengthening the lives of animals with sever diseases B.early identification of some preventable diseases in humans. C.facilitating communication with handicapped children. D.accomplishing the intended research with less restraint
us with the keys to learning how to detect eye disorders in children early enough to prevent permanent damage, how to communicate more effectively with severely retarded（智力迟钝的）children, and how to reduce chronic pain in people, to name just a few results. Despite the demonstrated value of research that uses animals as subjects, their use in psychological research remains controversial, with some people calling for a complete ban on the practice. However, most psychologists believe that existing ethical guidelines are sufficiently stringent（严格的）to provide protection for animals while still allowing valuable animal research to continue. 46. Which of the following questions is the text written to answer? A. What animals can be used in research? B. Why should animals be used in research? C. Where are psychologists wrong in animal research? D. Why should animals not be treated cruelly in research? 47. It is implied in the first paragraph that animal research is justified A. when there is an objective for it. B. as long as the animal does not suffer distress. C. when the animal is properly fed. D. as long as the animal is not a primate. 48. Rats are an ideal animal for scientists to study the effects of aging because ____________. A. they share the same backgrounds. B. their brain is not as complicated as human beings. C. they live a shorter life than human beings. D. they can be easily found. 49. Animal research generates all of the following benefits EXCEPT A. lengthening the lives of animals with sever diseases B. early identification of some preventable diseases in humans. C. facilitating communication with handicapped children. D. accomplishing the intended research with less restraint