南开大学现代远程教育学院考试卷
大学英语(三)
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题号 PartⅠ PartⅡ PartⅢ PartⅣ 总分
分数
PartⅠ答题纸:请将1-20题答案填写在如下表格中,否则成绩无效。(每题1分,共20分)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
PartⅡ答题纸:请将21-45题答案填写在如下表格中,否则成绩无效。每题2分,共50分)
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
41
42
43
44
45
PartⅢ答题纸:请将46-50题答案填写在如下表格中,否则成绩无效。(46-49每题2分,50题7分,共15分)
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47
48
49
50
PartⅣ答题纸:请将答案填写在如下表格中,否则成绩无效。(本题15分)
Model Test Three
PartⅠ Structure (15 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.
Section A
Directions: 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.
1. Most of the retired people are happy____their quiet life in the countryside.
A)to B)of
C)with D)on
2. My brother brought me a few reference books,but____of them was of any use for my report.
A)neither B)none
C)either D)all
3. I don’t regret____her what I thought about her proposal, even if it upset her.
A)tell B)to tell
C)told D)telhng
4.____that I wasn’t going to get much chance for promotion,I soon because bored witll my work.
A)To realize B)Realizing
C)Being realized D)Realized
5.Please note that 1 will be away from Boston next week.____you want to call me and discuss things.
A)in case B)unless
C)until D)so that
6.I tried to get out of the business____ I found impossible to carry on.
A)why B)which
C)what D)where
7.Jack would rather spend time complaining than____the problem by himself.
A)solve B)solved
C)solves D)to solve
8.They will not start the project until the board chairman ¬____ back from South Africa.
A)will come B)is coming
C)came D)comes
9.Scientists should be kept ____ of the latest developments in their research areas.
A)inform B)informing
C)informed D)to inform
10.Only when we had finished all the work____ that it was too late to take a bus home.
A)did we realize B)will we realize
C)we did realize D)we will realize
Section B
Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
11.Obviously,nuclear power can never be the only(solve)____to energy crisis.
12.It was in his childhood that he read most of the books(write)____by Mark Twain.
13.Nobody at the meeting would(belief)____that the new proposal could be carried out smoothly.
14.If the rent is as much as $ 750 a month,water,gas and electricity should (include)____.
15.The lecture was so (bore)____that many of the students in the classroom fell asleep.
16.Mr.Smith considered(sell)____his car and his house before moving to Beijing.
17.My mother(enjoy)____a better health since we came to live in this beautiful seaside city.
18.The govemment is trying to find a way to deal with the problem of pollution (effective)____.
19.The young man did not have enough money;otherwise he (buy)____a more expensive watch.
20.With the help ofthe police,the woman finally found her (lose)____child after a sleepless night.
PartⅡ 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 1
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements numbered 21 through 25. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C), and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
It is the vision(设想) of the Public Transit Police Department to achieve a transit system free from crime and disorder.Transit Police programs are designed to enhance safety,increase riders and preserve the quality of our system’s structure.
Transit has its own police force committed to the safety of its customers and drivers,serving seven counties and 85 cities in the region.There are 23 full-time officers,146 part-time of officers and five administrative(行政的) staff,devoted to one thing:public safety.
You’ve probably seen Transit Police officers patrolling(巡逻) bus routes in cars or on foot.During visits drivers.Transit police either ride along or they step on board to greet drivers and passengers. Sometimes officers patrol out of uniform–one could be on your next bus.The fare inspectors on HiaWatha light-rail trains are Transit Police officers.
Every new Public Transit bus has all on board security camera.Videotapes from these cameras help Transmit Police identify and charge criminals.
Downtown patrols built up in early 2002 have improved the quality of life for downtown residents and transit customers.Ten full-time police officers are assigned to the Minneapolis and St.Paul downtown areas,to ensure public security.
Downtown arrests have gone from 490 in April-September 2001 to 941 during the same period in 2002.
21.The responsibility of the police force of Public Transit is to____.
A)enhance public security B)build a free transit system
c)control the number of riders D)ensure a convenient transit system
22.Sometimes patrolling officers on buses are unnoticed because____.
A)they look like fare inspectors B)they don’t wear uniform
C)they are polite to passengers D)they often take a back seat
23.The purpose of installing a camera inside the new buses is to____.
A)keep a close watch over the road ahead
B)take pictures of the passengers on road
C)increase the efficiency of the transit system
D)help the transit police detect criminals
24.Two figures are mentioned in the last paragraph to indicate____.
A) the Public Transit system’s efficiency
B)the success of Transit Police program
C)the police’s emphasis on security of downtown areas
D)the worsening security condition of the area
25.The best tire for the passage might be____.
A) Police and Security B)New Security Measures
C)Transit Police Security Program D)Crime-free Public Transit System
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 26 through 30.
The White House is the most visited residence in the world.Tours may be scheduled through our Washington DC office.Due t0 security and scheduling procedures,there are a few things you should know before requesting a tour:
•Only groups of 10 or more may request a tour•
•Requests must be submitted with a minimum of one month’s advance notice from the date of the tour. Notice of whether your application is accepted will be given 10 days prior to the date requested.All tours,even after they have been confirmed,are subject to cancellation due to security interests.
•Tours are only conducted Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 11:30 am
To process your request for a tour,please contact our Washington office at (202)224—5521 and provide the following information:
•Date(s) requesting.
•Security information for each person in your party,including:name as it appears on I.D.(I.D.required for ages14 and up),date of birth,social security number,country of origin,and citizenship(公民的).
•A home address and daytime and evening phone numbers for the designated(指派的)leader of the group.
•A contact number while in DC for the designated leader of the group.
After your request is confirmed or denied,our office will contact you with further instructions.
26.This notice is to provide information about ____ .
A)scheduling of Washington DC tours
B)the security system of the White House
C)application for a tour of the White House
D)duties of a tour group leader
27.The White House is open to the public___.
A)on weekdays only B)five days a week
C)every other day D)on weekends only
28.Application for a group tour of the White House must be submitted____.
A)exactly on the date of application
B)at least 30 days in advance
C)any day between Tuesday and Saturday
D)10 days before the date of the tour
29.After your tour request has been confirmed,____.
A)it is still possible that your tour may be cancelled
B)you are still allowed to change your visiting date
C)you can surely visit the White House that day
D)it is necessary for you to start your tour immediately
30.It can be inferred from the passage that ____ .
A)teenagers under 14 are not allowed to visit the White House
B)foreigners are less likely to be permitted to tour the White House
C)separate tours call also be scheduled for individual visitors
D)security is the chief concern in scheduling White House tours
Task 3
Directions: The following is a letter of application. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.31 through No.35). You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
Dear Mr.Williams,
Your advertisement in this morning’s 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 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.
I’d like to draw your attention to page 2 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.
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:31
Position applied for:the manager of 32
Requirements emphasized in the ad: 1.1eadership
2.initiative
3. 33
Expectation of the applicant:to assume 34
Contact telephone number:0411—89726374
Purpose of the letter:asking for 35
Task 4
Directions: The following is a list of terms related to parcel delivery service. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与…相同的) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 36 through 40.
A—parcel carrier
B—annual revenue
C–package distribution company
D—the commitment to quality
E–weight of the shipment
F—pick—up and delivery
G—urgent delivery
H—full electronic tracking
I—export documentation
J—scheduled delivery
K—automatic confirmation of delivery
L—global network
M—door-to-door delivery
N—zone number of the destination
O—approximate value of the shipment
P—additional charge
Q—express plus package
Examples: (Q)加急邮件服务 (F)收取与递送服务
36.( )定时送货 ( )紧急投递
37.( )全程电子跟踪 ( )货物大约价值
38.( )包裹承运商 ( )自动送货确认
39.( )质量承诺 ( )允许出口的文件
40.( )附加费 ( )上门送货服务
Task 5
Directions: There is a Call for Partnership(征求合作伙伴) advertised in a newspaper . After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.41 through No.45) that follow. The answers (in not more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.
In order to hold an outstanding Olympic Games,the Beijing Organizing Committee issues this Call for Expression of Interest in the project of Beijing 2008 Partner.Interested parties are invited to participate in the procedure and submit their declaration of interest and related supporting documents.
General Terms and Conditions of Participation
1.Applicants must be able to contribute Sufficient funds,products and related services to meet the demands of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
2.Applicants must possess strong economic strength,financial and technical capabilities.
3.Applicants must enjoy a positive social image,good reputation and excellent business record.
4.Applicants undertake not to associate their response to this call and participation in the procedure with any of their commercial activities.
41.What is the main purpose of this Call for Expression of Interest?
To invite_________________t0 participate in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
42.Who is the issuer of this Call for Expression of Interest?
The _______________________of the 2008 Olympic Games.
43.What must the applicants do to meet the demands of the 2008 Olympic Games?
Contribute sufficient funds.products.and ___________________________ .
44.What is required of the applicants in terms of social image?
They must enjoy a _________________________ social image.
45.What should applicants undertake not to do?
Associate their response and participation with any of their ____________ .
PartⅢ Translation — English into Chinese (25 minutes)
Directions: This part, numbered 46 through 50, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 46 to 50, 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 50 write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
46.Thank you for informing US of the overcharge on your account and we have contacted the store on your behalf and are awaiting their reply.
A)承蒙告知您受到恶意透支的指控,我们已经派代表与商店联系并正在等待回音。
B)承蒙告知您的帐户存在问题,我们已经和商店联系过并正在等待他们的回答。
C)承蒙告知您的帐户被多扣款一事,我们已代您与商店联系,正在等待他们回复。
D)承蒙告知有人指控您恶意透支,我们代表商店向您致歉,请您等待他们的答复。
47.There is no way we’ll get lost in the mountains,since the tour guide has figured out the return route.
A)我们根本不会在山里迷路,因为导游已回到了原来的路线上。
B)既然导游已经弄清了返程的路线,我们就绝不会在山里迷路。
C)因为我们在山里迷失了方向无路可走,导游只好按原路返回。
D)我们在山里迷了路,所以导游一直都在寻找返回的路线。
48.With all its disadvantages.the new design they have submitted should still be considered as one of the best at present.
A)尽管他们提交的这个新设计有种种不足,但仍应视为目前最佳设计之一。
B)尽管有许多不利因素,他们做出的新设计仍然被视为目前最佳设计之一。
C)如果没有这些缺陷,他们的新设计就应该被视为迄今为止最佳的一种设计。
D)如果没有这么多不利因素,他们的新设计就应该作为目前最佳的一个方案。
49.If you require funding for tuition costs.your application should be in the Student Financial Aid Services at least three weeks before your registration date.
A)如果你需要资助学费,应向助学办公室提出申请,并至少提前三周办理注册。
B)如果你需要申请贷款交纳学费,你应该至少在三周内到助学办公室登记注册
C)如果你需要减免学费,应到助学办公室提出申请,并至少提前三周办理注册手续。
D)如果你需要学费资助,最迟应该在注册日期三周前将你的申请交到助学办公室。
50. The sales service includes installation (安装)and training within one week of receiving the order. On the day of installation.our training engineer will spend one hour with your secretary,providing instructions on the operation of this easy-to-use photocopier(复印机).You may call us for help at any time in the future.
PartⅣ Writing (15 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter of Price Adjustment according to the following content given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
说明:假定你是新蒂服装公司(Cindy Garment Co.)销售经理丁志文,根据下列内容给客户(Mr. John Smith)写一封信函。
写信日期:2008年6月22日
内容:
I.告知因原材料(raw material)价格上涨,产品价格上调;
2.原订货物仍维持原价;
3.希望今后继续向本公司订货;
4.随函寄去调整后的价目单(price list);
5.表示歉意,敬请谅解。