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)
46
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 Two
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.Although he did not feel well,he insisted____going there together with us.
A)to B)on
C)at D)for
2.I’ll ask Mr.Smith to ring you up____ he comes back to the office.
A)when B)where
C)because D)although
3.They regard____as their duty to provide the best service for their customers.
A)this B)what
C)it D)that
4.Not until the day before yesterday____to give a speech at the meeting.
A) he agreed B)does he agree
C)he agrees D)did he agree
5.____ up at the clock on the wall.the secretary found it was already midnight.
A)Looking B)Look
C)To look D)Looked
6.The first textbook____for teaching English as a foreign language came out in the 16th century.
A)writing B)written
C)to write D)to be written
7.Young he is.he has proved to be an able salesman.
A)that B)who
C)as D)which
8.I don’t doubt ____ the stock market will recover from the economic crisis.
A)if B)what
C)that D)which
9.In our company,great changes____since the new manager came.
A)took place B)take place
C)will have taken place D)have taken place
10.News came from the sales manager ____ the new product had been selling well in the local market for three months.
A)whose B)what
C)which D)that
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.Sandy made quite a number of (apply)____for a management position but failed every time.
12.The graduates had a (cheer)____ farewell party before leaving the college.
13. Karl probably (see)____“Star Wars”several times for he knows every detail of the film.
14.Believe it or not,when first (introduce)___ to Europe,tomato was thought to be poisonous.
15.A telephone user may pay a fixed monthly charge and (allow)____ to make an unlimited number of local calIs in the month.
16.I remember (see)____ you somewhere before,but I can’t tell the exact place.
17.I don’t think it necessary (discuss)____the matter with him before the problem is settled.
18.Since five managers are going to give their reports,the meeting(1ast)____for at least two hours.
19.Although he was (deep)____hurt by what she said to him,he made no reply.
20.It is strongly recommended that teachers (use)____computers to assist in their classroom teaching.
Part Ⅱ 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 readintg materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.
Task 1
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 uestions or unfinished statements numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C), arrd D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Melbourne,with a population of over 3.5 million,is the second largest city in Australia.It is clean,safe,dynamic and exciting, and well known internationally for its universities and other educational institutions. The city has well-planned tree-lined wide streets and many beautiful parks and gardens.It has a good transport system of roads, buses,tralas,and trams(电车).The La Trobe University(拉特罗布大学)campus is connected to the Central Business District by trams,express buses,and bus and train connections.Melbourne is a culturally rich city.and is home to large communities of people from all parts of Europe,the Americas,Africa,and Asia.
The city is famous for its restaurants,theatres,music,opera,ballet,art,culture,and shops,and a lively and dynamic nightlife.Melbourne people are enthusiastic about sports,and the city hosts many famous intemational sports events.Near Melbourne there are beautiful coastlines with excellent beaches,national parke,forests,wineries(葡萄酒厂),winter snowfields and summer resorts.The climate is temperate and comfortable,with warm summers and cool winters.In summer,maximum daytime temperatures range from 26℃ to 36℃,and in winter from 12℃ to 18℃.The weather in Melbourne can be variable from day to day.In 2002,Melbourne was rated the world’s best city to live in by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
21.Melbourne is well-known in the world for its____.
A)large population B)educational institutions
C)transport system D)beautiful parks and gardens
22.According to the passage,Melbourne is a city where____.
A) rich people choose to live B)the best wine is produced
C)various cultures exist D)Asian food is popular
23.Melbourne people are very interested in____.
A)sports B)sunbathing
C)sightseeing D)traveling
24.The word temperate in the sentence“The climate is temperate…”(Line 14),most probably means____.
A)hot B)mild
C)dry D)cold
25.The best title for the passage might be____.
A)An Ideal Place for Shopping
B)A City with the Best Climate
C)The World’s Best City to Live in
D)The World’s Most Beautiful City
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
These terms and conditions should be read before you sign your contract·
Salary:Your starting salary is:$15,000.This is reviewed annually·
Hours:The normal hours of work are eight hours a day,Monday through Friday.You will start work on Feb.21,2008.On the first morning,report to your line manager John Knight.
Health and safety:Please read the safety regulations attached.If you have any questions,contact the health and safety officer,whose namd is at the top of the regulation sheet.If you have health problems,please inform the Senior Nurse, Chris Thomas.If you cannot work because of illness,please mlephone the factory.
Annual leave:During your first year of employment you are allowed twenty days’ leave.This should be arranged with your line manager.
Overtime(加班):If you work more than forty hours a week,you will be paid at the current overtime rate.Your line manager will keep a record of the overtime you work.If you work on public holidays.you will be paid at the current rates.If you prefer,time can be taken instead of extra pay for public holidays and overtime.
Clothing:The Supplies Department provides overalls(工作服).Inform Supplies of your size two days before you need them.You can also order any other equipment you need for your job from Supplies.
26.According to the contract,the salary of the employe____.
A)is paid weekly
B)is adjusted every quarter
C)is re-examined from year to year
D)is fixed for the whole contract period
27.If employees have any health problem, they should____.
A)telephone the factory B)inform the Senior Nurse
C)report to their line manager D)contact the health and safety officer
28.The line manager is responsible for____.
A)giving a pay raise B)signing a contract
C)arranging annual leave D)helping with personal affairs
29.If employees work on public holidays,usually they will get____.
A)extra days off B)extra money
C)a pay raise D)paid holidays
30.When they need overalls for their job,employees should inform the Supplies Department of ____.
A)the size B)the color
C)the style D)the quantity
Task 3
Directions: The following is a job advertisement. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 through No.50). You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
INFORMATION SECURlTY SPECIALIST’
NOTE:Please submit your resume directly through this website.as well as emailing your resume as an attachment to us at resumes@ictva.com
JoB DESCRIPTION:
Establishes and satisfies highly challenging and complex information system security (ISS) requirements based upon the analysis of user,operational,policy,regulatory,and resource demands.Supports the development,implementation,and operation of ISS—enabling technologies,processes,and procedures into client systems and networks.Also requires an expert understanding of security policy advocated by the U.S Government including Department of Defense and other agencies,e.g.,Treasury,as well as commercial best security practices.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields.
REQUIRED SKLLS:
ISS Policy,Procedures,and Planning,RACF,LAN,LIFE CYCLE,Microsoft NT,Network Security,Office Automation Tools.
LOCATION:
New Carrollton,Maryland or Falls Church,Virginia
CONTACT US AT:
resumes@ictva.com
U.S.Citizenship or U.S.Permanent Resident status required for employment.
A job advertisement
Position offered:31
Responsibilities:to establish and satisfy 32 requirements
Qualifications:1.33 degree
2.required skills
Citizenship required:US Citizenship or 34
Way of contact:by 35Task 4
Directions: The following is a list of terms for library signs. 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 51 through 55.
A—reading,reference and copying ·
B—staff only
C—closed shelves for undergraduates
D—information retrieval room
E—inter-library loan
F—display&reading room for new books
G—multi-media reading room
H—reference department office
I—novelty research
J—lecture hall
K—reading room for reference books
L—returm deposit
M—reading room for Chinese social books
N—title catalogue
O—circulation for foreign books
P—card catalogue
Q—periodicals and magazines
Examples: (O)外文书刊借阅 (D)信息检索室
36.( )员工专用 ( )多媒体阅览室
37.( )参考书阅览室 ( )中文社科图书阅览室
38.( )报告厅 ( )书名目录
39.( )卡片目录 ( )新书展阅室
40.( )期刊杂志阅览 ( )馆际互借Task 5
Directions: There is an agreement. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) that follow. The answevs (in not more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.
(Website) Visitor Agreement
Statesman.com is provided to you by Cox Texas Newspapers.This visitor agreement is legally binding (有约束力的)between you and US.Please read this visitor agreement;by using this service.you accept its terms.The Internet is a fast growing medium;we may change the terms ofthis agreement from time to time By
continuing to use the service after we post any such changes,you accept this agreement as modified.
We reserve the right to deny access to this website,or any service provided via this website,to anyone who violates(违反)this visitor agreement or who,in our judgment,interferes with the ability of others to enjoy this website,or infringes(侵犯)the rights of others.
We invite you to send in your questions or comments about this website,or to bring to our attention any material you believe to be inaccurate.Please send such comments,including a copy of any material you wish to discuss to:
Jim Smith
General Manager
Statesman.com
305 South Congress Avenue
Austin,Texas 78704.
Phone:(512)912—2510
Fax:(512)912—2926 Or e-mail US.
41.Who are the two parties to the agreement?
The provider of the website and its_____________________.
42.What is meant if you go on using the service after changes in the agreement are posted?
It means you have_____________________the modification.
43.What will happen if a visitor breaks this agreement?
The visitor will be denied access to this_____________.
44.What are visitors invited to do about this website?
Send in their_______________________________________about the website.
45.What can visitors do when they find materials on the website inaccurate?
They can send their comments to_____________________________________.
Part III 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.
46.The increase in sales of professional hair-care products indicates that consumers are paying as much attention to their hair as to their skin.
A)专业护发产品的增加表明消费者既关心护发,也关心护肤。
B)专业护发产品销量的增加表明消费者既重视护肤,也重视护发。
C)随着美发行业的发展,消费者越来越重视美发和护肤。
D)随着美发行业的发展,消费者认为美发和护肤同等重要。
47.Women would double their risk of suffering from lung cancer if they were exposed to 40 or more years of household tobacco smoke.
A)妇女在家里吸烟长达40年或更长时间,她们患肺癌的痛苦就会加倍。
B)家庭妇女接触油烟长达40年或更长时间,她们患肺癌的痛苦就会加倍。
C)妇女在家里吸焖的时间长达40年或更长时间, 她们患肺癌的危险就会加倍
D)妇女在吸烟的凉庭环境中生活40年或更长时间,她们患肺癌的风险就会加倍.
48.Though technically quite advanced today,the Internet is far from being popular with average household users in some developing countries.
A)尽管互联网技{之现在已经很先进,但在一些发展中国家还未受到家庭用户的广泛青睐。
B)尽管互联网技术今天已经很先进,但在一些发展中国家还远远没有普及到一般家庭。
C)尽管今天科学技术已经很先进,但在一些发展中同家互联网离大众的生活还是很远。
D)尽管今天科学技术已经很先进,但在一些发展中国家互联网还没有进入普通家庭。
49.Your new product would not have sold SO well but for a lot of advertisements we put on the television.
A)如果我们没在电视上作大量广告,你们的新产品就不会有很好的销路。
B)虽然我们未在电视上作大量广告,你们的产品依然销路很好。
C)若不是我们作了大量的电视广告,你们的新产品销路不会这么好。
D)尽管我们在电视上作了大量的广告,你们的产品依然销售不好。
50.The regulations make it safer for you to use your credit card for shopping on the Internet or over the phone.If someone else makes dishonest use of your credit card,you can cancel the payment and the card issuer(发卡机构)must refund the money to your account.The card issuer will want you to tell them as soon as possible if your card has been lost or stolen or if you find out that someone has used your card details dishonestly.
Part IV Writing (15 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an application letter according to the following content given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
假定你是李明,给北京市奥组委写一份申请函,申请做一名奥运会的志愿者。
写信日期:2007年12月23日
申请函需要包括:
1.个人信息(年龄、性别、特长、外语能力、社会活动经历等)
2.担任畚愿者的理南
3.希望担当的志愿者工作(如导游、翻译或接待服务等)
4.联系方式
Words for reference:
志愿者volunteer
奥运会the Olympic Games .