2006-2007大学英语三级期末考试试卷(A) 2007-6-27 The Test Paper for the Final Exam of College English Band 3, School of Foreign Languages, Renmin University of China,2006-2007-2 Part I Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)(10%) Directions:In this part,you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions. For questions 1-7,mark on the answer sheet Y (for YES)if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO)if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage:NG (for NOT GIVEN)if the information is not given in the passage. For questions 8-10,complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Play with mother is key to children's success (Mother who did badly at school can still boost their young children's academic performance with stimulating activities at home).Mother's (rather than father's)own educational achievements have long been thought to be the key to children's progress at school.But government-funded research suggests that mothers can compensate for their lack of exam success if they offer their under-fives activities linked to literacy and numeracy
1 2006-2007 大学英语三级期末考试试卷(A) 2007-6-27 The Test Paper for the Final Exam of College English Band 3, School of Foreign Languages, Renmin University of China, 2006-2007-2 Part I Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (10%) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions. For questions 1-7, mark on the answer sheet Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage ； N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage； NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Play with mother is key to children's success (Mother who did badly at school can still boost their young children's academic performance with stimulating activities at home). Mother's (rather than father's) own educational achievements have long been thought to be the key to children's progress at school. But government-funded research suggests that mothers can compensate for their lack of exam success if they offer their under-fives activities linked to literacy and numeracy
Researchers from Oxford,Cardiff and London universities,who measured the attainments of more than 2,000 children at the ages of three and five,found that their mothers'education is important in accounting for differences between children.But what the mother did with the child was even more important.Those who talked frequently to their children,who played games with numbers and letters,read to them,took them to the library and taught them songs and nursery rhymes had a significant effect on their attainment both at the ages of three and five.Professor Pam Sammons of London University's Institute of Education,said,"Children's progress is not completely determined by social disadvantages.What parents do with children is critically important.Parents who have no educational qualifications can still do many things to help their children.We need to encourage parents,particularly younger ones,to play with children and to talk to them. Sammons said the findings emphasized the importance of policies for supporting families of under-threes,for example,the government's Sure Start program.MPs on the Select Committee for Education are investigating early years education.Ministers have provided a nursery,playgroup or school place for every four-year-old,but critics say that too many children are now in school reception classes,which are not equipped for them.There are more staff workers for each child in nurseries than in reception classes.The researchers,comparing children's achievements in math and literacy,found that playgroups and private day nurseries tended
2 Researchers from Oxford, Cardiff and London universities, who measured the attainments of more than 2,000 children at the ages of three and five, found that their mothers' education is important in accounting for differences between children. But what the mother did with the child was even more important. Those who talked frequently to their children, who played games with numbers and letters, read to them, took them to the library and taught them songs and nursery rhymes had a significant effect on their attainment both at the ages of three and five. Professor Pam Sammons of London University's Institute of Education, said, "Children's progress is not completely determined by social disadvantages. What parents do with children is critically important. Parents who have no educational qualifications can still do many things to help their children. We need to encourage parents, particularly younger ones, to play with children and to talk to them. Sammons said the findings emphasized the importance of policies for supporting families of under-threes, for example, the government's Sure Start program. MPs on the Select Committee for Education are investigating early years education. Ministers have provided a nursery, playgroup or school place for every four-year-old, but critics say that too many children are now in school reception classes, which are not equipped for them. There are more staff workers for each child in nurseries than in reception classes. The researchers, comparing children's achievements in math and literacy, found that playgroups and private day nurseries tended
to do much less well than nursery schools,which combined education, day care and reception classes. This research is consistent with previous studies that show the benefit of mother play in other areas such as in a child's creativity and social development using other devices such as music and toys. Music helps children connect the outer world of movement and sound with the inner world of feelings and observations.Children learn music the same way they learn language-by listening and imitating2 Finger play promotes language development,motor skills and coordination,as well as self-esteem.Young children are proud when they sing a song and can do the accompanying finger movements. Listening to music also teaches important pre-reading skills.As youngsters use small drums or other percussion instruments (homemade or store-bought),they can play the rhythmic pattern of words. Babies become social beings through watching their parents,and through interacting with them and the rest of the family and later with others.It is a crucial time to begin teaching by example how people should behave toward one another.Toys that help babies with social development are stuffed animals,animal mobiles and dolls. Even very small babies can socialize with them.The infant will often converse with animal prancing on the crib bumpers or revolving on a mobile.Later,books and opportunities for make-believe and dressup play also help children to develop social skills. In the beginning,babies'hand movements are totally random.But within a few months those tiny hands will move with more purpose and 2
3 to do much less well than nursery schools, which combined education, day care and reception classes. This research is consistent with previous studies that show the benefit of mother play in other areas such as in a child's creativity and social development using other devices such as music and toys. Music helps children connect the outer world of movement and sound with the inner world of feelings and observations. Children learn music the same way they learn language - by listening and imitating2 Finger play promotes language development, motor skills and coordination, as well as self-esteem. Young children are proud when they sing a song and can do the accompanying finger movements. Listening to music also teaches important pre-reading skills. As youngsters use small drums or other percussion instruments (homemade or store-bought), they can play the rhythmic pattern of words. Babies become social beings through watching their parents, and through interacting with them and the rest of the family and later with others. It is a crucial time to begin teaching by example how people should behave toward one another. Toys that help babies with social development are stuffed animals, animal mobiles and dolls. Even very small babies can socialize with them. The infant will often converse with animal prancing on the crib bumpers or revolving on a mobile. Later, books and opportunities for make-believe and dressup play also help children to develop social skills. In the beginning, babies' hand movements are totally random. But within a few months those tiny hands will move with more purpose and
control.A mother has a particularly important role in the development of purposeful movement by giving her baby's hands plenty freedom;rather than keeping them swaddled or tucked under a blanket (except outdoor in cold weather).Researchers suggest providing a variety of objects that are easy for small hands to pick up and manipulate,and that don't require fine dexterity.And since young babies usually won't grasp objects that are directly in front of them, a mother should offer these objects from the side. Researchers suggest that mother give babies ample opportunity for "hands-on"experience with the following: Rattles that fit small hands comfortably.Those with two handles or grasping surfaces allow a baby to pass them from hand to hand,an important skill,and those that baby can put their mouth on will help bring relief when teething begins. They also suggest mothers use cradle gyms (they fit across a carriage,playpen or crib)that have a variety of parts for baby to grab hold of,spin,pull and poke.Beware of those,however,with strings more than six inches long,and take any gym down once your baby is able to sit up.Another useful play device is an activity board that requires a wide range of hand movements to operate,many of which your baby won't be able to intentionally maneuver for a while, but some of which even a young infant can set in motion accidentally with a swipe of a hand or foot.Besides the spinning,dialing,pushing, and pressing skills these toys encourage,they also teach the concept of cause and effect
4 control. A mother has a particularly important role in the development of purposeful movement by giving her baby's hands plenty freedom; rather than keeping them swaddled or tucked under a blanket (except outdoor in cold weather). Researchers suggest providing a variety of objects that are easy for small hands to pick up and manipulate, and that don't require fine dexterity. And since young babies usually won't grasp objects that are directly in front of them, a mother should offer these objects from the side. Researchers suggest that mother give babies ample opportunity for "hands-on" experience with the following: Rattles that fit small hands comfortably. Those with two handles or grasping surfaces allow a baby to pass them from hand to hand, an important skill, and those that baby can put their mouth on will help bring relief when teething begins. They also suggest mothers use cradle gyms (they fit across a carriage, playpen or crib) that have a variety of parts for baby to grab hold of, spin, pull and poke. Beware of those, however, with strings more than six inches long, and take any gym down once your baby is able to sit up. Another useful play device is an activity board that requires a wide range of hand movements to operate, many of which your baby won't be able to intentionally maneuver for a while, but some of which even a young infant can set in motion accidentally with a swipe of a hand or foot. Besides the spinning, dialing, pushing, and pressing skills these toys encourage, they also teach the concept of cause and effect
1.Mothers,either well-educated or badly-educated,can help their young children succeed academically. 2.Young babies at all ages benefit from mothers who talk and play games with them. 3.Even if a mother has no educational qualifications,she should play and talk with her child. 4.There is no shortage of nurseries,playgroup or school places. 5.Listening to music can teach children important pre-reading skills. 6.Babies can move their tiny hands within a few months after they are born. 7.If you give an object to a baby you'd better not offer it from the side of the baby. 8.A play device that helps children to understand the cause and effect of movement is the. 9.Babies learn how to develop social behavior by playing with 10.Research shows that learning music and a language are similar in that they both involve. Part II Listening Comprehension (35%) Section A
5 1. Mothers, either well-educated or badly-educated, can help their young children succeed academically. 2. Young babies at all ages benefit from mothers who talk and play games with them. 3. Even if a mother has no educational qualifications, she should play and talk with her child. 4. There is no shortage of nurseries, playgroup or school places. 5. Listening to music can teach children important pre-reading skills. 6. Babies can move their tiny hands within a few months after they are born. 7. If you give an object to a baby you'd better not offer it from the side of the baby. 8. A play device that helps children to understand the cause and effect of movement is the _____. 9. Babies learn how to develop social behavior by playing with _____. 10. Research shows that learning music and a language are similar in that they both involve_____. Part II Listening Comprehension (35%) Section A
Direction:In this section,you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions 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. 11.A)Get out of the car. B)Pay the parking fine C)Take his coat off. D)Make a right turn. 12.A)Seventeen pence B)Seventeen percent of the bill C)Seventy pence D)Seven percent of the bill 13.A)Before dinner B)During dinner. C)Right after dinner D)The next day. 14.A)In a courthouse. B)In a warehouse. C)In a department store D)In a fashion designer's studio. 15.A)He rearranged his artwork a while ago. B)Most people frequently change their minds. C)He sometimes considers changing majors. D)Everyone's inside for a short time. 16.A)She went shopping yesterday. 6
6 Direction: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions 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. 11. A) Get out of the car. B) Pay the parking fine C) Take his coat off. D) Make a right turn. 12. A) Seventeen pence B) Seventeen percent of the bill C) Seventy pence D) Seven percent of the bill 13. A) Before dinner B) During dinner. C) Right after dinner D) The next day. 14. A) In a courthouse. B) In a warehouse. C) In a department store D) In a fashion designer’s studio. 15. A) He rearranged his artwork a while ago. B) Most people frequently change their minds. C) He sometimes considers changing majors. D) Everyone’s inside for a short time. 16. A) She went shopping yesterday
B)She doesn't like to go shopping. C)She doesn't live near the shops. D)She prefers shopping to studying. 17.A)Because it's too late now to call Helen. B)Because Helen doesn't get up until six o'clock. C)Because she has a bad memory. D)Because she wanted to call Helen before the rates went up. 18.A)10:45 B)10:40 C)10:55 D)11:00 Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19.A)Because it was boring. B) Because it was violent. C)Because the acting was not good D)Because the scenery was bad. 20.A)Good. B)Superb. C)Breathtaking. D)Excellent. 21.A)Because he was giving his attention to the characters. B)Because he was busy appreciating the plot. C)Because he was upset by the violence. D)Because he felt sleepy. 22.A)It is about two cowboys tracing their cows. B)It is about two policemen selling drugs. >
7 B) She doesn’t like to go shopping. C) She doesn’t live near the shops. D) She prefers shopping to studying. 17. A) Because it’s too late now to call Helen. B) Because Helen doesn’t get up until six o’clock. C) Because she has a bad memory. D) Because she wanted to call Helen before the rates went up. 18. A) 10:45 B) 10:40 C) 10:55 D) 11:00 Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) Because it was boring. B) Because it was violent. C) Because the acting was not good D) Because the scenery was bad. 20. A) Good. B) Superb. C) Breathtaking. D) Excellent. 21. A) Because he was giving his attention to the characters. B) Because he was busy appreciating the plot. C) Because he was upset by the violence. D) Because he felt sleepy. 22. A) It is about two cowboys tracing their cows. B) It is about two policemen selling drugs
C)It is about two policemen pursuing the criminals. D)It is about two drug dealers being caught by the police. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23.A)Typing letters outside marketing. B)Typing records of meetings. C)Giving out the letters. D)Extra work she is expected to do. 24.A)Rarely. B)Twice a day. C)Occasionally. D)Once a day. 25.A)Because she likes it. B)Because it's usually related to marketing. C)Because someone else helps her with it. D)Because her boss is nice to her. Section B Directions:In this section,you will hear 3 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). Passage One Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard
8 C) It is about two policemen pursuing the criminals. D) It is about two drug dealers being caught by the police. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A) Typing letters outside marketing. B) Typing records of meetings. C) Giving out the letters. D) Extra work she is expected to do. 24. A) Rarely. B) Twice a day. C) Occasionally. D) Once a day. 25. A) Because she likes it. B) Because it’s usually related to marketing. C) Because someone else helps her with it. D) Because her boss is nice to her. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 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). Passage One Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard
26.A)They told the newspaper about the matter. B)They told the public about the matter. C)They kept it secret. D)They told a few people. 27.A)The signals were coming from the moon. B)The signals were coming from the earth. C)The signals were coming from other planets. D)The signals were coming from the Mars. 28.A)The signals came from a“pulsar”. B)No answer came from a“pulsar”, C)Only one pulsar exists. D)Something like a“pulsar”exists.. Passage Two Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29.A)5 trillion cigarettes were consumed last year. B)Chinese smoke more heavily than those in the west. C)Cigarettes give many people a good deal of pleasure. D)Every person smoked 1,200 cigarettes per year. 30.A)Impose a great deal of fine upon them. B)Put them into prison for years. C)Drive them away from the country. D)Pour lead down their throat. 31.A)A tranquilizing effect. B)A thrilling effect. 9
9 26. A) They told the newspaper about the matter. B) They told the public about the matter. C) They kept it secret. D) They told a few people. 27. A) The signals were coming from the moon. B) The signals were coming from the earth. C) The signals were coming from other planets. D) The signals were coming from the Mars. 28. A) The signals came from a “pulsar”. B) No answer came from a “pulsar”. C) Only one pulsar exists. D) Something like a “pulsar” exists. Passage Two Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. A) 5 trillion cigarettes were consumed last year. B) Chinese smoke more heavily than those in the west. C) Cigarettes give many people a good deal of pleasure. D) Every person smoked 1,200 cigarettes per year. 30. A) Impose a great deal of fine upon them. B) Put them into prison for years. C) Drive them away from the country. D) Pour lead down their throat. 31. A) A tranquilizing effect. B) A thrilling effect
C)A fascinating effect. D)A surprising effect. Passage Three Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32.A)Tree rings grow close together. B)Tree rings grow far apart. C)Tree rings are very large. D)The pattern of rings in a tree trunk is the same. 33.A)Tree rings can tell whether in that area the climate was favorable or not. B)Tree rings can tell whether a particular tree was healthy or not. C)Tree rings can tell whether people took good care of the tree or not. D)Tree rings can tell how trees grow so fast. 34.A)It indicates where the people had to go. B)It indicates what the people had to eat. C)It indicates how the people left. D)It indicates why the people had to leave. 35.A)They had cut down all the trees. B)There were many trees there. C)Bad weather stopped the growth of trees. D)They wanted to move to another new area. Section C Directions:In this section,you will hear a passage three times. 10
10 C) A fascinating effect. D) A surprising effect. Passage Three Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. A) Tree rings grow close together. B) Tree rings grow far apart. C) Tree rings are very large. D) The pattern of rings in a tree trunk is the same. 33. A) Tree rings can tell whether in that area the climate was favorable or not. B) Tree rings can tell whether a particular tree was healthy or not. C) Tree rings can tell whether people took good care of the tree or not. D) Tree rings can tell how trees grow so fast. 34. A) It indicates where the people had to go. B) It indicates what the people had to eat. C) It indicates how the people left. D) It indicates why the people had to leave. 35. A) They had cut down all the trees. B) There were many trees there. C) Bad weather stopped the growth of trees. D) They wanted to move to another new area. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times