2014 年河北成人英语三级考试真题及答案
Paper One 试卷一
(65 minutes)
Part I Dialogue Communication(10 minutes, 10 points)
Section A Dialogue Completion
Directions: In this section, you will read 5 short incomplete dialogues between
two speakers, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the answer
that best suits the situation to complete the dialogue. Mark your answer on the Answer
Sheetwith a single bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choice.
1. Speaker A: Would you mind me sitting here?
Speaker B: ________
A. Yes, you may.
B. Of course, go ahead.
C. Well, you’d better not.
D. I’m afraid not.
2. Speaker A: Oh, John, nice to meet you here. How are you doing?
Speaker B: ________
A. Hi, I’m reading a newspaper.
B. Not bad. How about you?
C. Hi, how are you doing?liuxue.wangxiao.so
D. Just so so, I’m afraid.px.wangxiao.so
3. Speaker A: You’re thinner than you once were, aren’t you?
Speaker B: ________
A. You bet I am.
B. Mind your own business.
C. It’s a pleasure of mine.
D. I like to hear this.
4. Speaker A: Bob, do you know you’ve got an A in the examination.
Congratulations!
Speaker B: ________
A. Yes. It’s quite easy for me.
B. It’s very kind of you to say so.
C. Thank you for the good news.
D. Not at all, it’s nothing.
5. Speaker A: Well, it is time for boarding.
Speaker B: ________
A. Have a pleasant journey.
B. Have a nice party.
C.Nice to meet you.
D. Hope you’ll feel better.
Section B Dialogue Comprehension
Directions:In this section, you will read 5 short conversations. At the end of
each conversation there is a question followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D.
Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the Answer Sheetwith a single bar
through the center of the letter that indicates your choice.
6. MAN: Is it OK if I drop in at the bank to get some cash?
WOMAN: You’ll miss the train unless you hurry.
QUESTION: What does the woman mean?
A. The man shouldn’t drop in at the bank.
B. The man won’t be able to get the cash.
C. The man must be quick in order to catch the train.
D. The man should take his timewaiting for the train.
7. WOMAN: How is your Grandma now?
MAN: We all think she should take it easy after her fall.
QUESTION: What does the man mean?
A. Grandma should be careful so as not to fall again.
B. Grandma had a fall, but she is all right now.
C. Grandma shouldn’t do so much work after her fall.
D. Grandma shouldn’t be blamed for her fall.
8. MAN: Would you like to have some ice-cream?
WOMAN: I wish I could, but I just can’t. I’m on a diet.
QUESTION: What do we learn about the woman?
A. She is in a big hurry.
B. She is trying to lose weight.
C. She can’t eat anything at the moment.
D. She never likes ice-cream.
9. Man: Do you think I should get this book on computers?
Woman: Well, it seems way beyond you.
QUESTION: What does the woman think about the book?
A. It’s suitable for the man.
B. It’s unnecessary for the man.
C. It’s within the man’s reach.
D. It’s too difficult for the man.
10. WOMAN: The front door is not convenient for the disabled.
MAN: The door for wheelchairs is in the rear.
QUESTION: What does the man mean?
A. Wheelchairs areprovided at the rear door.
B. The front door is not for the disabled.
C. The disabled could use the rear door.
D. The rear door is as convenient as the front door.
Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes, 40 points)
Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by 5
questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A,
B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single
bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choice.
Passage One
Book clubs are a great way to meet new friends or keep in touch with old ones,
while keeping up on our reading and participating in lively and intellectually
stimulating discussions. If you’re interested in starting a book club, you should
consider the following options and recommendations.
Before recruiting, think carefully about how many people you want to participate
and also what the club’s focus will be. For example, some book clubs focus exclusively
on fiction; others read nonfiction. Some are even more specific, focusing only on
a particular type such as mysteries, science fiction, or romance. Others have a more
flexible and open focus. All of these possibilities can make for a great club, but
it is important to decide on a focus at the beginning so the guidelines will be clear
to the group and potential member.
After setting the basic principles, recruitment can begin. Notify friends and
family, advertise in the local newspaperand on bulletin boards in local stores,
colleges, libraries, and bookstores. When enough people express interest, schedule
a kick-off meeting during which decisions will be made about specific guidelines
that will ensure the club runs smoothly. This meeting will need to establish where
the group will meet (rotating homes or a public place such as a library or coffee
shop); how often the group will meet, and on what day of the week and at what time;
how long the meetings will be; how books will be chosen and by whom; who will lead
the group (if anyone); and whether snacks will be served and if so, who will supply
them. By the end of this meeting, these guidelines should be set and a book selection
and date for the first official meeting should be finalized.
Planning and running a book club is not without challenges, but when a book club
is run effectively, the experience can be extremely rewarding for everyone involved.
11.When starting a book club, one should first.
A.notify his friends and family
B.put an ad in a local newspaper
C.decide on the focus and size of the club
D.consider when and where the group will meet
12.According to Paragraph 2, the “focus” of a book club refers to.
A.funds B.locations
C.book types D.members
13.Which of the following would NOT be covered at the kick-off meeting?
A.Deciding on whether snacks will be served.
B.Discussing whether to appoint a leader.
C.Determiningthe club’s first selection.
D.Planning the club’s yearly budget.
14.Which of the following can be learned from the passage?
A.Starting a book club requires good planning.
B.A book club is a place to make new friends.
C.Starting one’s own book club is better than joining an existing one.
D.Smaller groups are better for a variety of reasons.
15.The best title for this passage could be“________”.
A.Book Clubs: A Great Way to Meet Old Friends
B.Book Club Planning: A Great Challenge
C.Five Steps to Recruit Members for a Book Club
D.Starting a Successful Book Club: A Guide
Passage Two
The Mayan (玛雅) Indians lived in Mexico for thousands of years before the
Spanish arrived in the 1500s. The Maya were an intelligent, culturally rich people
whose achievements were many. They had farms, beautiful palaces, and cities with
many buildings. The Mayan people knew a lot about nature and the world around them.
This knowledge helped them to live a better life than most people of that time,
because they could use it to make their lives more comfortable and rewarding.
Knowledge about tools and farming, for instance, made their work easier and more
productive.
The Maya believed in many gods, including rain gods, sun gods, and corn gods.
The people built large temples to honor them. Skillful workers built cities around
these temples. It was difficult for them to construct these cities, because they
had no horses to carry the heavy stones they used to build with. Workers had to carry
all of the building materials themselves. Today, many of these ancient Mayan cities
and temples are still standing.
Usually, only the priests lived in the cities. The other people lived in small
villages in the forests. Their houses were much simpler than the elaborate structures
in the cities. They lived in small huts with no windows. Most Maya lived a simple
life close to nature.
Measuring time was important to the Maya, so the Mayan priests made a system
to keep track of time, and they made a calendar in which the year was divided into
18 months of 20 days each with five days left over. The Mayan calendar was far more
accurate than the European calendars of the time.
16. The Maya lived in Mexico ________.
A. shortly before the Spanish arrived
B. long before the Spanish arrived
C. at the same time as the Spanish
D. with the Spanish for thousands of years
17. Many Mayan cities and temples ________.
A. were constructed by the priests
B. were rebuilt several times
C. were built with heavy stones
D. were the miracles of god
18. Most Mayanpeople lived in.
A. beautiful cities
B. simple huts
C. primitive caves
D. stone temples
19. What can we learn about the Mayan calendar?
A. It was based on European calendars.
B. It was better than European calendars.
C. It was as accurate as European calendars.
D. It was copied by Europeans.
20. What is the main idea of this article?
A. The Mayan calendar was excellent.
B. The Maya were excellent farmers.
C. The Maya were intelligent people.
D. The Mayan cities were difficult to build.
Passage Three
A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had
admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing his father could
well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted.
As Graduation Day approached, the young man waited for signs that his father
had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of his graduation, his father called
him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine
son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautifully wrapped
gift box. Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found
a lovely, leather-bound Bible, with the young man’s name in gold. Angrily, he raised
his voice to his father and said, “With all your money you give me a Bible?” He
then stormed out of the house, leaving the Bible.
Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a
beautiful home and a wonderful family, but realizing his father was very old, he