2004 年 4 月北京成人英语三级考试真题及答案
Part I Reading Comprehension(30%)
Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed
by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices
marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choose and mark the corresponding
letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage 1
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:
A youngster's social development has a profound effect on his academic
progress Kids who have trouble getting along with their classmates can end up
behind academically as well and have a higher chance of dropping out(退学). In
the early grades especially, experts say, youngsters should be encouraged to work
in groups rather than individually so that teachers can spot children who may be
having problems making friends "When children work on a project", says Lillian
Kate, an educational professor at the University &Illinois, "they learn to work
together, to disagree, to think, to take turns and lighten tensions These skills
can't be learned through lecture We all know people who have wonderful technical
skills but don't have any social skills Relationships should be the first R".
At a certain age, children are also learning to judge themselves in relation
to others. For most children, school marks the first time that their goals are
not set by an internal clock but by the outside world Just as the 1-year-old
struggling to walk the 6-year-old is struggling to meet adult expectations "Young
kids don't know how to distinguish early-childhood education for the state of New
Jersey, "(76) if they try hard to do something and fail. they may conclude that
they will never be able to accomplish a particular task". "The effects of serious",
says Hills, "a child who has had his confidence really damaged needs a rescue
operation".
1. The author seems to think that a kid's poor relationship with his classmates
would
.
A. have negative effects on his study
B. develop his individualism but limit his intelligence
C. eventually lead to his leaving school
D. have nothing to do with his achievements in a course
2. In the first paragraph, the word spot means
.
A. teach B. help C. find D. treat
3. For most children, school makes them understand
.
A. that it is society rather than individual that decides one's future
B. that they can meet the social needs
C. that one's effort and one's ability can be two quite different matters
D. that social needs and individual needs have nothing in common
4. Which of the following is most unlikely for the author to do?
A. To talk to the students who have mental problems.
B. To help students develop a feeling of self-respect.
C. To keep a student from playing alone.
D. To announce a student's scores in public.
5. Which of the following is the major concern of the passage about a student's
needs?
A. Individualism and cooperation.
B. Academic success and independent thinking.
C. Socialization and feeling of competence.
D. Intelligence and respect.
Passage 2
Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:
If the Europeans thought a drought-a long period of dry weather-was something
that happened only in Africa, they know better now. After four years of below -
normal rainfall (in some cases only 10 percent of annual average), vast areas
of France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Britain and Ireland are dry and barren(贫
瘠).(77) Water is so low in the canals of northern France that waterway traffic
is forbidden except on weekends. Oyster(牡蛎)grows in Brittany report a 30 percent
drop in production because of the loss of fresh water in local rivers necessary
for oyster breeding. In southeastern England, the rolling green hills of Kent have
turned so brown that officials have been weighing plans to pipe in water from Wales.
In Portugal, farmers in the
southern Alentejo region have held prayer meeting
for rain-so far, in vain.
(78) Governments in drought-spread countries are taking severe measures.
Authorities in hard-hit areas of France have banned washing cars and watering lawns.
In Britain, water will soon be metered, like gas and electricity, "The English
have always taken water for granted," says Graham Warren, a spokesman of Britain's
National Rivers Authority. "Now they're putting a price on it." Even a sudden end
to the drought would not end the misery in some areas. It will take several years
of unusually heavy winter rain, the experts say, just to bring existing water
reserves up to their normal levels.
6. What does the author mean by saying "they know better now?"
A. They know more about the causes of the drought.
B. They have a better understanding of the drought in Africa.
C. They have realized that the drought in Europe is the most serious one.
D. They have realized that droughts hit not only Africa but also Europe.
7. The drought in Europe has brought about all the following problems
except
.
A. below-normal rainfall B. difficult navigation
C. a sharp drop in oyster harvest D. bone-dry hills
8. The British government intends to
.
A. forbid the car-washing service
B. increase the price of the water used
C. end the misery caused by the drought
D. charge fees for the use of the water
9. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. Germany is the only country free from the drought
B. Water reserves are at their lowest level in years due to drought
C. The drought is more serious in Britain than in France
D. Europe will not have heavy rain until several years later.
10. Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?
A. Europe in Misery B. Drought Attacks Europe
C. Be Economical With Water D. Europe, a Would-be Africa
Passage 3
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
How can we get rid of garbage(垃圾)? Do we have enough energy sources to
meet our future energy needs?
These are two important questions that many people are asking today. Some
people think that man might be able to solve both problems at the same time. They
suggest using garbage as an energy source, and at the time it can save the land
to hold garbage.
For a long time, people buried garbage or dumped(倾倒)it on empty land. Now,
empty land is scarce. But more and more garbage is produced each year. However,
garbage can be a good fuel to use. The things in garbage do not look like coal,
petroleum, or natural gas; but they are chemically similar to these fossil(化
石)fuels. As we use up our fossil-fuel supplies, we might be able to use garbage
as an energy source.
(79) Burning garbage is not a new idea. Some cities in Europe and the United
States have been burning garbage for years. The heat that is produced by burning
garbage is used to boil water. The steam that is produced is used to make
electricity or to heat nearby buildings. In Paris, France, some power plants burn
almost 2 million metric tons of the cities garbage each year. The amount of energy
produced is about the same as would be produced by burning almost a half million
barrels of oil.
(80) Our fossil fuel supplies are limited. Burning garbage might be one kind
of energy source that we can use to help meet our energy needs. This method could
also reduce the amount if garbage piling up on the earth.
11. What two problems can man solve by burning garbage?
A. The shortage of energy and air pollution.
B. The shortage of energy and the land to hold garbage.
C. Air pollution and the shortage of fossil fuel.
D. Air pollution and the shortage of land to hold garbage.
12. Which of the following is NOT the result of burning garbage?
A. The garbage burned is turned into fossil fuels.
B. The heat produced is used to boil water.
C. The steam produced is used to make electricity.
D. The steam produced is used to heat buildings.
13. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. About 2 million metric tons of garbage is burned in France each year.
B. In a modern society, more and more garbage is produced each year.
C. Using garbage is a good way to solve the problem of energy shortage.
D. It will be too expensive to use garbage as an energy source.
14. What is the author's attitude?
A. Delighted B. Sad C. Agreeing D. Disagreeing
15. The best title for the passage may be
.
A. Garbage and the Earth
B. Fossil Fuel and Garbage
C. Land and Garbage
D. Garbage - Energy Source
Part II Vocabulary and Structure(30%)
Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence
there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best
completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet
with a single line through the center.
16. It is from my grandparents
I learned a lot.
A. who B. whom C. that D. which
17. The writer has published many books,
are well received by
the readers.
A. none of whom B. all of which
C. neither of who D. one of which
18. Classes
, the students left for home without delay.
A. were over B. being over C. are over D. over
19. This is the dictionary
I depend a lot whenever I have
problems with new words.
A. with which B. in which C. on which D. for which
20. Over ten people died and twenty people were
wounded in the
train crash.
A. horribly B. wrongly C. bitterly D. seriously
21. Do you think Tommy is
the truth?
A. saying B. speaking C. telling D. talking
22. It is so hot. You should put the food into the refrigerator now. otherwise,
it will
soon.
A. harm B. hurt C. spoil D. damage
23. Don't forget to write to me,
?
A. will you B. didn't you C. are you D. don't you
24. It is important to remember the saying that
is better than
cure.
A. prevention B. promotion C. permission D. proportion
25. Winning or losing is temporary, but friendship
.
A. expects B. lives C. remains D. lasts
26. Peter, whom everyone suspected,
to be innocent.
A. turned out B. turned off C. turned up D. turned over
27. Isn't that
they call peace and friendship?
A. which B. this C. what D. where
28. So
is the weather in England that by lunchtime there could
be thunder and lightening.
A. various B. varies C. variable D. variation
29. All the arrangements should have been completed prior
our
departure.
A. in B. to C. by D. before
30. I must tell you how
a letter from you.
A. pleased I was to receive B. pleased I was to receiving
C. was I pleased to receive D. pleased I was receiving
31. I am considering
my job as I'm not getting on well with my
boss.
A. changing B. to change C. changed D. to be changed
32.
the advice of his friends, he would not have suffered such
a heavy loss in his business.
A. If he took B. If he should take C. Were he to take D. Had he taken
33. John,
the bet, had to pay for the dinner.
A. lost B. having lost C. losing D. having loss
34. Do not trust such men
often like to praise you to your face.
A. who B. that C. as D. they
35. We have a desperate need
practice strict economy in every
department.
A. to B. of C. for D. about
36. But for my classmates' help, I
the work in time.
A. did not finish B. could not finish
C. will not finish D. would not have finished
37.
is known to us all, the earth moves around the sun.
A. Because B. For C. So D. As
38. With the flowers
everywhere, the park looks beautiful.
A. to bloom B. blooming C. be blooming D. to be blooming
39. The shortage of energy is getting worse. It
an immediate
solution.
A. calls off B. calls up C. calls for D. calls at
40. The teacher spoke so fast that it was hard for the students
to
what he was saying.
A. take in B. take out C. take up D. take over
41. Some pop singers have much influence
the young people.
A. to B. for C. onto D. on
42. The doctor advised her that she
enough rest before going
back to work.
A. to get B. get C. gets D. got
43. I think I will do it myself
asking him for help.
A. rather than B. other than C. instead of D. in place of
44. No sooner had she entered the house
the telephone rang.
A. when B. than C. as D. while
45. Mary said to me, "Had I seen your bag, I
it to you."
A. will return B. must return C. could return D. would have returned
Part III Identification (10%)
Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked
A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then mark the corresponding
letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
46. Individual freedom does not in any sense(A) mean that (B)you can do
what (C)you like at your free-will.(D)
47. When we finally finished (A)the tiring (B)journey, we could not hardly
(C)move a step further.(D)
48. Arriving for (A)the lecture early is better (B)than to take (C)
the chance of being (D)late.
49. These part-time students expect to offer (A)some jobs on (B)campus
during (C)the coming (D)summer vacation.
50. He was so (A)excited after hearing the news and (B)he could not (C)
fall asleep immediately.(D)
51. You will not able (A)to pass the examination unless (B)you work harder
(C)than you do (D)now.
52. Only when it started (A)to rain he noticed (B)that he had left (C)
his raincoat somewhere.(D)
53. The waste, according to (A)the people there, has already (B)found their
(C)way into the (D)drinking water.
54. If you try to (A)learn too (B)many things at a time (C)you may get
confusing(D).
55. After (A)his graduation (B)from(C) the university, he has worked
(D)in a famous computer company.
Part IV Cloze (10%)
Directions: there are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank
there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should
choose ONE answer that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding
letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.