2014年5月北京地区成人英语三级试题及答案.docx

2014.05.10Passage 1The first year of school in America, known as kindergarten, usually begins between the ages of five and six. Among rich countries such a late start is very strange. President Obama believes it is an economic and social problem; his education secretary goes as far as to say that it is morally wrong. This statement has some support, as it is clear from research into vocabulary that youngsters from poor families enter kindergarten well behind those from rich familiesa disadvantage that usually lasts a lifetime. Children from households on welfare knew 525words by the age of three, while the children of professionals had mastered1,116.(76)Pre-school can help close this gap.So in a speech last month, Mr. Obama called for a partnership between the federal government and the states to expand it to every American child. It later became known that every meant those who come from families with incomes of up to 200% above the poverty lineequal to an income of $47,000 for a family of four.(77)Some critics say that sending children to school at the age of four does not work. The evidence suggests otherwise. For example, on March 20thnew results were announced from a study of 9tol1year olds in New Jersey. This report found that disadvantaged children who had attended preschool had better literacy (读写能力), language, maths and science skills. And two years of pre kindergarten were better than one.Some studies also follow the effects of early learning over lifetimes, such as its effect on crime rates and other factors that may eventually burden society. Critics havesingled outa government scheme called Head Start, created in 1965, which provides poor households with a range of services including school. Based early education.1Kindergarten in rich countries other than America usually begins at the age of _A. eight B.seven C. six D. four2According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Poor pre-school kids have a larger vocabulary than rich kids.B. President Obama believes that early education can solve all economic and social problems.C. Rich pre-school kids have a richer vocabulary than poor kids.D. President Obamas education secretary thinks it is morally wrong to let kids start kindergarten early.3Which of the following about the New Jersey study is TRUE?A. There is no evidence to support the New Jersey study.B. New Jersey has created a new Head Start to help disadvantaged kids.C. Sending children to school at the age of four is not going to help.D. Two years of pre-kindergarten were better than one.4The phrase single out in the last paragraph means _.A. choose B. think about C.count D. depend on5Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Secondary Education B. Pre-school EducationC. Poor Kids Education D.Rich Kids EducationPassage 2Humans may not have landed on Mars (火星) just yet, but that isnt stopping a European company from devising a plan to send four people to the Red Planet within the next few years. (78)This project, called Mars One, aims to send a small group of people to Mars in 2022and eventually establish a permanent colony on the planet.Everything we need to go to Mars exists, said Mars One co. founder Bas Lansdorp in March 2014. We have the rockets to send people to Mars, the equipment to land on Mars, the robots to prepare the settlement for humans. For a one-way mission, all the technology exists. Yet the four astronauts (宇航员) chosen for the trip will be stuck on Marsforever. And despite Mars Ones thorough planning, there are a number of challenges that may prevent the mission from ever taking place. (79)The biggest roadblock could be the missions huge cost($6 billion). However, Lansdorp is confident that Mars One will be able to fund the project by selling the broadcast rights for the mission and subsequent experiences living on the planet.Those broadcast rights will also play apart in helping to select the people who will be sent to Mars. Lansdorp said the company will hold a selection process similar to a reality show. Lansdorp is expecting at least 1 million applications from people around the world. In additon to the cost, several other potential problems could inhibit (阻止)the mission to Mars.“Its even more challenging to send people there with life support, with food, with air, with all the other things like books, entertainment, means of communication and of providing for their own resources for a long stay on Mars, said Adam Baker. senior lecturer in space engineering at Kingston University in London. The sheer size of the rockets youd need to do this would be absolutelycolossal.”6. According to Project Mars One, humans could send four people to Mars within the next _ years.A.sevenB. eightC. tenD.six7According to Bas Lansdorp, which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. For a one-way trip to Mars, all the technology exists.B. He could not come up with the fund for Mars One.C. We humans have the rockets to send people to Mars.D. We humans have the equipment to land on Mars.8According to the passage, all the following statements are TRUEEXCEPT that _.A. a competition process will be held to select the four astronautsB. the cost of Mars One could go as much as $6 billionC. if it goes as planned, we could expect to watch Mars One on TVD.the four astronauts could return to Earth after a few years stay on Mars9. The word colossal” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _.A. very large B. very small C. medium D. average10. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Ready for a Round Trip to MarsB. Ready for a Short Visit to MarsC. Ready for a One-way Trip to MarsD. Ready for a Walk on MarsPassage 3When the United States Congress created Yellowstone National Park in 1872, the goal was to set aside a place where Americans could enjoy the beauty of nature for years to come. Now, 142 years later, there are hundreds of national parks across the country, and technology is changing the way people experience them. Should park visitors be able to use cell phones, or should their use be restricted?Connectivity presents a real challenge to all of us. Al Nash says. He is a public affairs officer at Yellowstone National Park. He says cell phone service at Yellowstone is available in parts of the park with stores and camp grounds. This makes it easy for visitors to share photos of their trip on social networking sites and to stay in touch with friends and family members. (80)Ifa nark visitor is hurt or in danger, cell phones make it easier to get help. Some say the ability to download applications that provide information about plants and animals in the park can enrich a visitors experience.Others say cell phones disturb peoples enjoyment of our national parks. In their view, cell phone towers are an eyesore, and theyd rather hear the sound of birds than the ring of an incoming call. Can you imagine looking out a peaceful lake or field of grass only to be disturbed by a person shouting into their phone, Can you hear me now?Nash says Yellowstone tries to strike a balance. Ultimately, our job is to let visitors understand and enjoy nature better while protecting what people find special about Yellowstone, and one of those things thats special is the ability to get away from the hustle and bustle (喧嚣) of ones daily life.11Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Which U.S. National Park Has the Most Visitors?B. Should National Parks Allow the Use of Cell Phones?C. What Did Yellowstone Do to Enrich Park Visitors Experience?D. Can Technology Transform the Way People Experience Nature?12National parks were established _.A. to show respect to former presidentsB. to raise public awareness about climate changeC. to preserve areas of natural beautyD. to create job opportunities13According to the passage, which of the following statements about the cell phone service at Yellowstone is TRUE?A. It is limited to certain areas in the park.B. It is available everywhere in the park.C. It is not available in the park.D. It is available to visitors at a fee.14The word eyesorein the third paragraph probably means _.A. something unpleasant to look at B. something harmful to healthC. beautiful scene D. serious threat15Whats the position of Yellowstone on cell phone use?A. Supportive. B. Neutral. C.Negative. D. Doubtful.Part VocabularyandStructure (30%)16All the passengers _ in the accident were sent to the nearby hospital in no time.A. to find injured B.finding injuredC. to be found injured D.found injured17The big fire lasted as long as 24 hours _ it was brought under control.A. after B.before C. since D. while18In this workshop, the output of July was three times _ of January.A. that B. this C. one D. it19Seeing her father come back, _.A. tears ran down her cheeks B.her tears ran outC. she burst into tears D.tears burst into her20_singer and _ dancer is also good at drawing.A. The; a B. The; the C. A; a D. The; /21Its such a difficult problem _ no one can work it out.A. as B.that C. so D. thus22Id rather you _ there next week.A. went B. go C. should have gone D. had gone23By the end of this term, we _3,000 English words in all.A. will learn B.will have learnedC. learned D.had learned24_is known to all, the earth moves around the sun once a year.A. That B. As C. What D. It25_I admit that she has shortcomings, I still like her.A. When B. As C. While D. Once26To our great _, Toms illness proved not to be as serious as we had feared.A. anxiety B. relief C. view D. judgment27The meeting is to begin at 4:00 p.m., but as assistants, were _ to be therea bit earlier.A. invited B.supposed C. encouraged D. hoped28Can you _ the differences between the two pictures?A. tell B.talk C. speak D. say29Do you know the _ of the saying I just quoted?A. resource B. source C. course D. cause30The Internet has brought _ big changes in the way we work.A. about B. out C. up D. back31Dr Hampton: Good morning, Professor Smith.Professor Smith: _, Dr Hampton.Dr Hampton: May I come in?Professor Smith: Of course, please.A. Good morning B.Fine, thanksC. Pleased to meet you D.How do you do32. The travelers are going to Taiwan, _ they plan to stay for two or three days.A. that B.which C. when D. where33. When George was a little boy in primary school, he often _ to school on foot.A. goes B. went C. go D. will go34On no account _ to deprive (剥夺) a student of his right to receive education.A. anyone is allowed B.is anyone allowedC. anyone allows D.allows anyone35Alice speaks English well, _?A. she does B.does sheC. she doesnt D.doesnt she36Student: Professor Wang, must I hand in the paper this week?Professor Wang: No, _. You can hand it in next week.A. you mustnt B.you cantC. you neednt D.you shouldnt37If I_ you, I would go now and wait for them at the station.A. am B. was C. were D. have been38Ted,_ yourself and dont get your coat dirty again, or you will get into trouble!A. behave B. make C. perform D. take39In the dead mans bedroom the police found several important _ which pointed to Blake as the murderer.A. careers B. clues C. challenges D. dreams40The old man sitting on the park bench seemed _ to me, yet I couldnt possibly remember where we had met before.A. proud B.gradual C. familiar D. mental41They go to work every day _ Saturday and Sunday. Those days are holidays.A. besides B. on C. from D. except42She has _ chance to win the election as her opponent is too strong.A. little B. alittle C. few D. a few43Today Bob was late again for class because he overslept (睡过头), but he _an excuse of being ill.A. looked up B. made up C. put up D. took up44You have to _ early in the morning to avoid the rush hour.A. set aside B. set out C. set up D. set in45_I fixed the plug properly, I still got an electric shock.A. Because B. However C. Although D. WhenPart IV Cloze (10%)In an old town lived a merchant. He earned huge profits by fair means and foul恶劣的). With more profits flowing in, he became more and more_56_. He complained when hiswife wanted money to_57_the home. He criticized her when sheprepared_58_dishesor bought expensive clothes.Money doesnt grow on trees. he_59_his children when they asked for money to buy books and new dresses. When his sisters, brothers and cousins came to ask for_60_, he drove them away._61_he grew richer, he became more miserly (吝啬的). He_62_the cook, the maid and the gardener. No. who will pay them? All of us must share the work andthus avoid_63_of money. he told his wife and children.What will you do with all this money? they asked.But he drove them away._64_. I will do_65_I like with my money. I earn it. I will save it. I will become the richest man in the town. Wait and see.It_66_him many years to become the richest man in town. But none had a good word to say about him. The people laughed at him, Money Bag.They named him King Miser.The merchant became worried day by day_67_his bad name. How could he get a good name? He finally went to an elder and_68_advice.Shall I open a charitable (慈善的)hospital?_69_ a school for the children of the poor? Open a chain of poor homes? he asked.Not a bad idea. In fact, I would normally have recommended such kind of charity. But it will cost a lot of money. The elder_70_out.I am ready to spend some money to win name and_71_,” the merchant replied.How can you even think of helping strangers? Should you not attend to the_72_of your near and dear ones first? Cant you see your wife and children going around_73_poor clothes? How hungry they look? Do they have even enough food every day? Listen. Do your_74_to your family, first. Help your brothers and sisters and other members of the family who are poor. Opening hospitals for the poor or schools for the children of the poor must come_75_. Charity begins at home. saying this, the wise man sent the merchant away.56A. honest B. greedy C. upset D. generous57A. run B. move Csell D. visit58A. friendly B. slender C. costly D.effective59A. scolded B. praised C. shouted D.worried60A. scheme B. belief C. advice D.