三级英语2006年11月(A)卷真题及答案.doc

北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试2006年11月（A）卷Part I Reading Comprehension（30） Passage 1 Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage: One study shows that Americans prefer to answer with a brief “Yes”, “No”, “Sure”, or the very popular “Yeah” rather than with a longer reply. (76) But brief replies do not mean Americans are impolite of unfriendly to some extent. Very often, Americans are in a hurry and may greet you with a single word “Hi”, indeed; this is a greeting you will hear again and again during your stay in the United States. It is used by everyone, regardless of rank, age or occupation. However, those who are accustomed to longer greetings may require a little more time before they feel comfortable with American simple talk.Americans sometimes use plain talk when they are uncomfortable. (77) If people praise them or thank them in an especially polite way, they may become uncomfortable and not know what to say in reply . They dont want to be impolite or rude, you can be sure that they liked what was said about them. Except for certain holidays, such as Christmas, Americans dont usually give gifts. Thus, you will find Americans embarrassed as they accept gifts, especially if they have nothing to give in return. They are generally a warm but informal people. 1. The fact that Americans like shorter answers tells us _.A. they reply very quickly in a hurryB. they choose words too carefully C. they like replying briefly D. they want to be as polite as they can 2. Those who like using beautiful or formal words _.A. need more time to get used to American simple greetingB. need no time to get familiar with American greeting C. do not very much like American way of greetingD. think Americans are not polite whatever 3. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Americans often answer with the words like “sure”, “yeah.”B. They are not impolite with brief replies. C. Americans in high ranks must use formal words in greeting.D. Americans are a warm but informal people.4. The Americans like others praise but if in a polite way _.A. they dont know what to way in reply B. they feel somewhat uneasy C. they dont want to reply D. both A and B 5. The passage indicates that _.A. Americans exchange gifts the first time they meet.B. Americans seldom give gifts except for some holidays.C. Americans often bring some gifts to their friends.D. Americans only want to get gifts from others.Passage 2 Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage: (78) The advantages and disadvantages of a large population have long been a subject of discussion among economists (经济学家). It has been argued that the supply of good land is limited. To feed a large population, inferior land must be cultivated and the good land worded intensively. Thus, each person produces less and this means a lower average income than could be obtained with a smaller population. Other economists have argued that a large population gives more scope for specialization and the development of facilities such as ports, roads and railways, which are not likely to be built unless there is a big demand to justify them.One of the difficulties in carrying out a world-wide birth control program lies in the fact that official attitudes to population growth vary from country to country depending on the level of industrial development and the availability of food and raw materials. In the developing country where a vastly expanded population is pressing hard upon the limits of food, space and natural resources, it will be the first concern of government to place a limit on the birthrate, whatever the consequences may be. In the highly industrialized society the problem may be more complex. A decreasing birth rate may lead to unemployment because it results in a declining market for manufactured goods. (79)When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened. Faced with considerations such as these, the government of a developed country may well prefer to see a slowly increasing population, rather than one which is stable or in decline.6. A smaller population may mean _.A. higher productivity, but a lower average incomeB. lower productivity, but a higher average incomeC. lower productivity, and a lower average incomeD. higher productivity, and a higher average income7. According to the passage, a large population will provide a chance for developing _.A. agriculture B. transport system C. industry D. national economy8. In a developed country, people will perhaps go out of work if the birthrate _.A. goes up B. is decreasing C. remains stable D is out of control9. According to the passage slowly rising birthrate perhaps is good for _.A. a developed nation B. a developing nation C. every nation with a big population D. every nation with a small population10. It is no easy job to carry out a general plan for birth control throughout the world because _.A. there are too many underdeveloped countries in the worldB. underdeveloped countries have low level of industrial development C. different governments have different views about the problemD. even developed countries may have complex problemsPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against rain. It was first used as a shade against the sun.Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, way back in the eleventh century B.C.We know that the umbrella was also used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use; it became a symbol of honor and authority. In the Far East In ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royal people or by those in high office.In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrellas as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in 16th century. And again it became a symbol of power and authority.Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. (80)It wasnt until the twentieth century that womens umbrellas began to be made in a variety of colors.11. The first use of umbrella was as_. A. protection against rain B. a shade against the sun C. a symbol of power D. a symbol of honor12._were regarded as the people who first used umbrellas. A. Romans B. Greeks C. Chinese D. Europeans13. The umbrella was used only by royal people or those in high office_. A. in European in the eighteenth century B. in ancient Egypt and BabylonC. in the Far East in ancient timesD. during the Milddle Ages14. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A. Women enjoy using umbrella with varies kinds of colors B. The inventor of the umbrella is unknown C. Once ordinary people had no right to use umbrellas D. Umbrellas were popular and cheap in the ancient times15. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage? A. When Was the Umbrella Invented B. The Role of Umbrella in History C. The Colors and Shapes of Umbrella D. Who Needed Umbrella First Part Vocabulary and Structure （30）16. The news quickly spread through the village _ the war had ended. A. which B. what C. that D. where17. We hurried to the station _ find ourselves three hours earlier for the train. A. only to B. in order to C. so as to D. such as to 18. I meant _ you , but Im afraid I forgot. A. ringing B. being ringing C. to ringing D. to ring 19. We live in a time _, more than ever before in history, people are moving A. what B. when C. which D. where20. Is there any possibility of getting the price_ further? A. reduced B. reduce C. reducing D. be reduced 21. _ you feel too ill to go out. I would rather not stay at home tonight. A. Because B Although C. Unless D. If 22. Because of many mistakes, she was made _ these letters again. A. type B. to typing C. typed D. to type23. It is hot and dry; the flowers need _. A. being watered B. be watered C. to water D. to be watered 24. He began by showing us where the country was and went on _ us about its climate.A. telling B. to tell C. to telling D. to be told 25. Our failure _ ourselves to modern life often causes us trouble in our work. A. to adopt B. to apply C. to adapt D. to act 26. Once _ of the necessity of a move, he worked hard to find a new home. A. convinced B. be convinced C. convincing D. having convinced27. So many representatives _ , the conference had to be put off. A. were absent B. to be absent C. being absent D. had been absent28. In no case _ the students from exploring new ideas. A. we should prevent B. we could prevent C. should we prevent D. shouldnt prevent29. I dont think it advisable that Tom _ to the job since he has no experience. A. be assigned B. is assigned C. will be assigned D. has been assigned30. With all this work on hand, she _ to the dance party last night. A. oughtnt to go B. hadnt gone C. shouldnt have gone D. mustnt have gone31. As Christmas was coming, the town began a _ clearing on a large scale. A. through B. thorough C. though D. thought 32. E-mail writing has became the usual means of communication _ people some distance away. A. for B. on C. to C. with 33. It is a good idea for parents to monitor the _ as well as the kind of television that their children watch. A. number B. size C. amount D. screen 34. Im afraid that there isnt _ for you in my car. A. place B. seat C. corner D. room35. It suddenly _ to me that we could use a computer to do the job. A. happened B. occurred C. agreed D. presented36. The old people often raise _ for the sake of companionship.A. pets B. pipes C. pills D. pies 37. The river here is very wide but _, so you can walk across it. A. narrow B. arrow C. shallow D. hollow 38. The streets were empty _ the policemen on duty. A. besides B. except C. excepting D. except for 39. Dont leave matches or cigarettes on the table within the _ of little children. A. hand B. reach C. space D. distance 40. How did you pay the workers? As a rule , they were paid by _. A. the hour B. an hour C. hour D. the time 40.How did you pay the workers?As a rule, there were paid by_.A. the hour B. an hourC. hour D. the time41._ of the students in our class are from the north. A. Two ninth B. Second ninth C. Second nines D. Two ninths42. My father has classes _ day: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. A. each other B. every other C. this and the other D. all other43. This morning Jack came to school late_. A. than usual B. as usual C. like usual D. like usually44. Im putting on weight. The doctor has warned me to _sugar. A. keep up B. keep back C. keep off D. keep away 45. We were _ for half an hour in the traffic and so we arrived late. A. kept up B. held up C. cut up D. brought upPart Identification（10）46. He didnt dare to leave the house for fear someone would recognize him soon. A B C D47. You can see the whole city for miles from here in a clear day. A B C D48. He wished he didnt tell her the truth that brought her so much pain. A B C D49. The room, which window faces the south, is the nicest one of all on this floor. A B C D50. He is a true friend of mine, whom I can always depend whenever I get into trouble. A B C D51. Lets go and watch that mew movie at eight tonight, wont we? A B C D52. It is very important that the students voice is heard by the authorities of all our schools. A B C D53. This is such a beautiful day that everyone around us feel like going out for a walk. A B C D54. We saw a big dog that was fierce and felt frightened in our way home. A B C D55. You will feel inconvenient in Japan if you can either speak Japanese nor English. A B C DPart Cloze （10）In most cultures, when you meet acquaintances for the first time during a day, it is normal to greet them. The main purpose of this greeting is to 56 a good relationship between the people 57 and each language usually has 58 set phrases which can be used for this purpose. Sometimes, though, there can be 59 differences in the type of phrases which can be used, and cultural misunderstandings can easily 60. The following is a true example.A young British woman went to Hong Kong to work, and at the time of her 61 she knew nothing about the Chinese culture of language. 62 her way to school one day, she went to the bank to get some money. 63, the bank clerk asked her if she had had her lunch. She was extremely surprised 64 such a question because in the British culture it would be 65 an indirect invitation to lunch. Between unmarried young people it can also 66 the young mans interest in dating the girl. 67 this bank clerk was a complete stranger 68 the British girl, she was very much taken aback(生气), and hastily commented that she had eaten 69. After this she 70 to school and was even more surprised when one of the teachers asked the same question. By now she 71 why they asked it.73 the following days she was asked the same question again and again. Only much later 74 that the question had no real meaning 75 it was merely a greeting. 56. A. build on B. build up C. build into D. build out 57. A. concerned B. concern C. concerning D. to concern 58. A. a number of B. the number of C. the amount of D. an amount of 59. A. considered B. considering C. considerable D. considerate60. A. raise B. raise C. arouse D. lead61. A. arrive B. arrived C. arrives D. arrival62. A. In B. To C. By D. On 63. A. To her disappointment B. In her disappointment C. To her surprise D. In her surprise64. A. on B. at C. to D. with65. A. regarded as B. defined as C. looked as D. thought as66. A. reflect B. intend C. release D. indicate67. A. Since B. That C. Far D. With68. A. with B. by C. to D. at69. A. yet B. already C. too D. at all70. A. processed B. produced C. provided D. proceeded71. A. released B. relieved C. realized D. regretted72. A. with regards B. as to C. as if D. as far as73. A. In B. On C. At D. For74. A. she discovered B. she did discover C. did she discover D. does she discover75. A. above all B. after all C. in all D. at allPart Translation （20）(76) But brief replies do not mean Americans are impolite of unfriendly to some extent.(77) If people praise them or thank them in an especially polite way, they may become uncomfortable and not know what to say in reply .(78) The advantages and disadvantages of a large population have long been a subject of discussion among economists (经济学家).(79) When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened.(80) It wasnt until the twentieth century that womens umbrellas began to be made in a variety of colors.(81) 她的工作是照看这些老人。(82) 学生应该在上课之前完成家庭作业。(83) 这些老人养成了每天早上锻炼的习惯。(84) 如果到处都太拥挤，旅行会令人很不愉快。(85) 我不知道你那奇怪的想法来自何处。答案解析：Passage 1一 文章总体结构分析这篇小段文主要阐述的是美国人谈话喜欢简洁。第一段介绍美国人打招呼时喜欢用非常简洁的语言，但并不代表他们对人不礼貌。第二段主要阐述的是美国人喜欢平常心态和方式与人交往。具体例子是：美国人平常一般不送礼物，即使别人同他们交换礼物，而他们又没有提前准备，就会觉得很尴尬。二 试题具体分析1. 【答案】C 本题考查的考生对细节的把握。文中第一句提到了，“One study shows that Americans prefer to answer with a brief “Yes”, “No”, “Sure”, or the very popular “Yeah” rather than with a longer reply.”一次调查显示美国人更喜欢用简短的回答，与c项相符，A在文中也可找到，但是并不符合题意。B、D文章都未提及。2. 【答案】A 本题考查的是考生对细节的理解。第一段最后一句说，“those who are accustomed to longer greetings may require a little more time before they feel comfortable with American simple talk”那些习惯了较长问候的人们可能需要更长一些的时间来适应简短的回答，所以A选项符合题意。找准文章中有关该题的句子，然后在选项中找到与文章最符合的一项。单独看选项，都能解释的过去，但是要根据文章的观点选出符合文章意思的选项才是正确的。B选项不正确，C、D选项文章中都没有提到。3. 【答案】C 本题考查的是考生文意的理解。第一段倒数第二句“It is used by everyone, regardless of rank, age or occupation.”说，人们不分官职、年龄或是职业，都使用简短的对话，C项说美国高官职的人都必须用正式用语，与文章不符。A、B和D选项都可以从文章中找到依据。Americans prefer to answer with a brief “Yes”, “No”, “Sure”, or the very popular “Yeah”； But brief replies do not mean Americans are impolite of unfriendly to some extent。4. 【答案】D 本题考查的是考生对文章中具体句子的把握。第二段的第二三句说“If people praise them or thank them i