南开大学现代远程教育学院考试卷
大学英语(三)
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。
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。
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
47
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49
50
PartⅣ答题纸:请将写作题答案填写在如下表格中,否则成绩无效。
Model Test One
Part Ⅰ Structure
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. (本题共10个小题,每题1分,共10分)
1.Allan is looking forward to¬_____his American partner at the trade fair.
A)meet B)meeting C)be meeting D)having met
2.The sales manager had his secretary_____a press conference for their new products.
A)arrange B)to arrange C)have arranged D)arranged
3.The message_____Mr.Black was elected chairman of the committee arrived just in time.
A)which B)what C)that D)how
4.They had talked only for a few minutes____they found they were of different opinions.
A)unless B)while C)before D)once ‘
5.By the time you come to see me next month, I ____ my term paper.
A)have completed B)complete
C)am completing D)will have completed
6.It is important to provide an environment____people are encouraged to make suggestions at all levels of the company.
A)from which B)on which
C)in which D)for which
7.The scientists wanted to keep people___about the breakthrough in their experiment.
A)inform B)informed C)informing D)to inform
8. When I first arrived in Japan,1 was surprised____the way people greeted each other.
A)of B)to C)with D)at
9.Not until that day___the importance of good manners in a job interview.
A)did I realize B)I did realize
C)I have realized D)have I realized
10.The market economy is quickly changing people’s idea on____is accepted.
A)that B)which C)what D)how
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. (本题共10个小题,每题1分,共10分)
11.He tried to solve the problem,but he(quick) ____gave up.
12.The guest paid(1ittle) ____money than he should for the room.
13.It is far more(interest) ____for me to chat online with friends than to wath TV.
14.Finally the woman found her(lose) ____child with the help of the police.
15.The boss gave him a raise in salary because of his excellent(perform) ____ at work.
16.This hospital,which(equip) ____with modem facilities,is one of the best in the country.
17.Before(write) ____an application letter,you should be aware what kind of people the employer needs.
18. In the past few years,traffic problems(become) ____more and more serious.
19.It’s really(wonder) ____to see you here again in Beijing.
20.If I (be) ____you,1 wouldn’t miss the job interview tomorrow morning.
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension
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. (共25小题,每题2分,共50分)
Task 1
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements numbered 21 through 25. 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.
The iMOVE database(数据库)is a foreign-1anguage information platform for persons interested in job opportunities offered by German companies.The information can be obtained in seven languages:German,English,French,Spanish,Chinese, Russian and Arabic.
All programs in the area of professional training are carried out by German training providers.All these programs have a clear content to meet your special needs.
Programs which take place in Germany are carried out in English.Many of the German training providers have started their training activities towards the international market.Therefore,they also offer courses abroad. These courses are taught in English or the language of the target country.Providers will be glad to supply you with additional information on these courese.You can contact the provider directly to find out more about a program and the training provider.
To guaranteee high standards in the database,iMOVE has developed quality standards for training providers and their services.All of the training facilities in the iMOVE database have to follow these quality criteria (标准).All training providers who publish their international training programs in the iMOVE database have recognized General Terms and Conditions.
21.The iMOVE database is intended for persons who ____.
A)seek a job as a language translator
B)are interested in the German language
C)want to be employed by German companies
D)wish to work for professional training providers
22.The iMOVE programs are carried out by ____.
A)language training centers B)German training providers
C)special service developers D)overseas employment advisers
23.The training programs held in Germany are taught in ____.
A)German B)English
C)French D)Chinese
24.Which of the following measures has iMOVE taken to guarantee its high standards?
A)Offering different language courses.
B)Providing modern training facilities.
C)Starting training courses overseas•
D)Developing quality standards.
25.The purpose of the passage is to ____.
A)advertise the iMOVE database
B)make German companies more pupular
C)hire overseas employees to work in Germany
D)encourage people to learn more foreign languages
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 26 through 30.
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a) Show your Temporary Card and simply give your Card number when making a reservation and at check-in for your flight.In this way,you will begin to earn Miles even before receiving your Permanent Card.
b) Fill in and return your personal membership(会员) application today.Your application must be received within 3 weeks of your first flight.
Remember,you will enjoy an extra 3,000 Bonus Miles(额外奖励里程) for your first trip with Air France within 6 months of joining.Fly today and earn Rewards sooner!
26.Air France carries out its Frequency Plus____.
A)through its reduced ticket prices
B) through its extensive network of partners
C)by providing convenient flight schedules
D)by offering excellent services on board
27.In order to get the first reward,passengers must fly at least____. .
A)for 6 months B)20,000 miles
C)3,000 bonus Miles D)once in three weeks
28.Passengers can begin to earn Miles____.
A)if they reserve tickets at a hotel
B)if they buy tickets at the airport
C)before receiving the Permanent Card
D)after receiving the Permanent Card
29.Passengers should send their application to Air France .
A)upon receiving the application form
B)within 3 weeks oftheir first flight
C)before their first flight with Air France
D)within 6 months of joining the program
30.The extra bonus Miles for a passenger’s first trip with Air France within 6 months of joining is ____.
A)2,000 miles B)3,000 miles
C)20,000 miles D)30,000 miles
Task 3
Directions: The following is a Memo. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.31 through No.35). You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
The College of Business Management(CBM)is seeking new members to represent the college as Student
Ambassdaors(大使).The Ambassadors selected will represent the college during the school year.Their term
of service will begin during the autumn.Student Ambassadors will have the opportunity to cooperate with students at various activities throughout the school year.
Purposes:
1.Promote the College of Business Management.
2.Improve leadership and communication skills.
3.Assist in the recruitment of students to CBM.
Oualifications and Requirements:
1.Must currently be a full-time student in the College of Business Management.
2.Must be available to assist with various recruitment activities.
3.Must be able to contact students from various backgrounds. ,
Application Procedure:
l. Print a copy of the application form from our website.
2.Complete the application form and return it to the Student Advising Office.
For More Information:
Contact Mark Davis at 472-2310 or stop by the Student Advising Office
Student Ambassadors Wanted
Term of service:throughout the school year
Tasks:
1.represent the 31 as Student Ambassadors
2.cooperate with students at 32
Purposes:
1.promote CBM
2.improve leadership and 33 skills
3.assist in the recruitment activities
Qualifications:must be a 34 student in CBM
Application Procedure:
1.print a copy of the application form
2.complete the form
3.return it to the 35
Task 4
Directions: The following is a list of medical terms. 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 36 through 40.
A―physical check-up
B--biological clock
C―pulse rate
D一high blood pressure
E―sleep habits
F―over-the-counter(OTC)medicine
G―side effect
H―personality test
I―operating room
J―sense of well-being
K―face-lift
L―compulsive over-eating
M―stress self-test
N―plastic surgeon
O―heart beat .
P―behavior therapy
Q―terminal stage
Examples: (K)面部整容 (N)整形外科医牛
36.( )心跳 ( )非处方药
37.( )手术室 ( )强迫性过度饮食
38.( )副作用 ( )生物钟
39.( )高血压 ( )脉搏率
40.( )睡眠习惯 ( )体检
Task 5
Directions: There is a business letter below. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.41 through No.45) that follow. The answevs (in not more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.
Gmail(Google Email)Notice
Subject: Your Gmail account has bean inactive for a long time
From “The Gmail Team”gmail-noreply@gmail,com
Time 2008-06-26 14:12:15
To wanghaiyan@163.com
Hi there,
We’ve noticed that you haven’t used your Gmail account,wanghaiyan@ gmail.com,for quite some time.In order to make Gmail better for our users,we’ve added a lot of things in the last few months and we hope you’ll want to start using your account again.
Stop worrying about storage(存储量).Your account now has 5000 megabytes(兆字节)of free storage and our plan is to continue growing your storage by giving you more space as we are able.
The Gmail interface(界面)is now available in 12 languages.If you don’t see the language you want on this list.Look for it in the future because we’re going to keep adding more.
We’re still working hard every day to build for you the best email service around.But to keep Gmail great for our users.we may have to close inactive accounts after 9 months.So,we hope you’11 give us another chance.To log in(登录)to your Gmail account,just visit:http://gmail,google,com.
Thanks.
The Gmail Team
41.Why does the Gmail Team write to the Gmail user?
Because the user hasn’t used his/her Gmail_______for quite some time.
42.What kind of storage the user’s account now has?
It now has 5,000 megabytes of_________________________storage.
43.How many languages are available in the Gmail interface now?
__________________________________________________________.
44.What may happen to the user’s account if it is inactive for 9 months?
The Gmail team may have to_______________the user’s account.
45.What is the purpose of the Gmail team in sending this email?
They hope the user will______________the account.
Part Ⅲ Translation -- English into Chinese
Directions: This part, numbered 46 through 50, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 46 to49, 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 50 write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet. (共5小题,其中46-49每题2分,50题7分,共15分)
46.I believe my education.training and personal qualities meet the requirements you set for the position of electrical engineer.
A)我认为我受的教育和培训,以及个人素质正是你们要求的,我会努力履行电气工程师的职务。
B)我相信我所接受的教育和培训,以及我的个人素质均符合你们对电气工程师职务设定的要求。
C)得知你们招聘电气工程师,我觉得我的背景可以让你们了解我受过的教育和培训,以及我的个人品德。
D)得知你们招聘电气工程师,我愿意接受必要的教育和培训,完善我的个人品质,成为一名电气工程师。
47.As you have done the market survey,1 would like to discuss with you the possibility of selling our products in the US.
A)因为美国产品有市场,所以我们要研究开发我们产品的可能性。
B)因为你有市场资料,所以我希望与你讨论美国产品的销售情况。
C)你已经作了市场调查,所以我想和你讨论在美国销售我们产品的可能性。
D)你已了解了市场,因此我希望能与你商讨在美国开发我们产品的可能性。
48.The general manager must act as a kind of public relations person as well as the head of the company’ s management.
A)总经理不仅要当好公关人员,而且要领导好公司。
B)总经理作为公关人员,也一定要当好公司的领导。
C)总经理不仅是公司的管理首脑,还必须起某种公关人物的作用。
D)总经理要管理好自己的公司,首先必须管理好公司的公关人员。
49.The study shows that our computers are superior to those of our competitors in terms of functions and speed.
A)研究表明.我们的计算机在功能和速度两方面都优于我们的竞争对手。
B)研究表明,我们的计算机与我们竞争者的产品在功能和速度方面有差异。
C)研究表明.我们的计算机在效率和速度方面都与其它厂商不同。
D)研究表明.我们的计算机正面临着高速发展的其它厂商的竞争。
50.Movie-goers(电影院常客)across China will now only pay half price for tickets Tuesday,which will start in July.Any movie shown on Tuesday will be half price,even for new movies.The purpose is to bring people back to the cinema on Tuesday,when numbers of audiences are the lowest of the week.Some cinemas in Beijing and Shenzhen that began offering such discounts in advance have seen all increase in audiences Tuesday evenings.
Part Ⅳ Writing
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter of complaint according to the following content given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet. (共1小题,15分)
说明:请以王华的名义向商店经理写一封投诉信。内容如下:
投诉人:王华
投诉对象:第一百货公司
投诉商品:SQ200手机
投诉原因:不能拍照,不能收发短信,……等等
投诉要求:退货或更换
提出希望:及早回复
写信日期:2008年12月21日