全国英语等级考试第三级试卷考题2.doc

全国英语等级考试第三级

⼆。⼀⼆年三⽉Section I Listening ComprehensionPart A

1.What is the new benefit of green tea?[A]Reducing cancers.[B]Preventing strokes.[C]Improving memory.[DJ Protecting the heart.

2.What does the man suggest the woman do?[A]Finish her report.[B]Have a short rest.[C]Stand up to work.[DJ Adjust the screen.

3.What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?[A]Husband and wife.[B]Doctor and patient.[C]Boss and secretary.LDJ Teacher and parent.

4.Why does the man eat out so often?[Al He has no time to cook.[B]He likes restaurant food.[C]He has to treat his friends.LDJ He needs to do that for business.5.What does the man think of the music?[A]It is boring.[B]It is relaxing.[C]It is stimulating.[DJ It is discouraging.

6.What does the woman mean?[A]She did not hear what was shocking.[B]She is not sure how to solve the mystery.[C]She was not able to manage the project well.LDJ She feels surprised how she could finish so early.7.What does the woman's problem mainly concern?[A]Language ability.[B]Financial support.[C]Social contacts.[DJ Cultural differences.

8.What does the woman think that the man did wrong?[A]He spent all day emailing.[B]He left his email page open.[CJ He forgot to close the door.[D]He quarreled with his boss.

9.What does the woman think of the man's new suit?[A]It is expensive.[B]It is fashionable.[CJ It is a good bargain.

[D]It is the best choice.

10.Why did the woman's mother get annoyed with her father?[A]He fell asleep while watching TV.[B]He complained about her cooking.LCJ He changed channels from time to time.[D]He stuck to his own favorite TV program.Part B

Questions 11-13 are based on the following conversation.11.What does Maggie want James to do?[Al To write a report.[B]To have lunch with her.[C]To have a talk with her.[DJ To meet the boss at the airport.

12.When will the first meeting that James attends end?[Al 11 a.m.[B]2 p.m.[C]3 p.m.[DJ 5 p.m.

13.Where do they decide to meet the next day?[A]At a cafe.[B]At the airport.[C]At the conference.[DJ On William Street.

Questions 14-17 are based on the following dialogue about Santa Catalina Island.14.What docs the man say about Catalina?[A]He has never heard of it before.LBJ There is a film about Catalina.[C]It has appeared in many films.[D]It is Los Angeles's main spot.

15.What is the distance between Catalina and Los Angeles?[A]19 km.LBJ 35 km.FC] 90 km.[D]300 km.

16.What do we learn about Avalon?LAJ It is known for ice cream.[B]It is famous for golf carts.[C]It has many modem shops.[D]It has a small population.17.How did the man tour Catalina?[AJ In a bus.[B]In a cart.[C]On a ferry.[D]On a plane.

Questions 18-21 are based on the following interview with a volleyball coach.18.Who persuaded the man into coaching volleyball?[A]His boss.[B]His school.[C]His friends.[DJ His students.

19.Where did the man learn how to coach volleyball?[Al From other coaches.[B]From his colleagues.[C]From a friend of his.LDJ From a training class.

20.What sports did the man like best when he was in high school?[A]Golf.[B]Tennis.[C]Volleyball.[DJ Basketball.

21.Why did the man like to be a volleyball coach?[Al He took it as a greater challenge.[B]He thought himself fit for the job.[C]He could earn an ample salaryLDJ He could enjoy more leisure time.

Questions 22-25 are based on a conversation about the current movie industry.22.Why is there a drop in the box office?

[A]Audiences are bored with films of a similar theme.LBJ DVD business has won over most moviegoers.[C]There are too few new films produced a year.[D]People now have more spare time choices.23.What docs the man feel about today's theaters?[A]They are not clean.[BJ They fail to provide food.26.[A] walk27.[A] basic28.[A] moves29.[A] working out30.[A] manner31.[A] opinion32.[A] appreciate

33.[A] Rather than [AJ favoring [Bl wander[B]familiar[B]goals

LBJ forcing down[B]extent[Bl idea[B]challenge[B] Owing toLBJ fulfilling[C] wind[C] necessary[C] ambitionsLCJ building 叩[CJ direction[C] estimate [C]date[C] In spite ofLCJ projecting[D]work

[D]various[D]actions[DJ focusing on[D]approachfD] argument[D]solve[D]In addition to[DJ scheduling

[C]They are not large enough.[D]They fail to entertain people.

24.What time is thought to be the best time for releasing many new movies?LAJ At weekends.[B]At film festivals.[Cl During the spring.[D]During the summer.

25.What does the man think of the current movie business?[AJ He feels a great pity for it.[B]He feels disappointed with it.[Cl It is still working effectively.[D]It is falling into great trouble.Section II Use of English

The pursuit for success always begins with a target. But too many people 26 through life like sleepwalkers. Each day they follow 27 routines, never asking/'What am I doing withmy life?\" And they don't know what they're doing because they lack 28 .Coal-setting is 29 the will to move in a certain 3() . Begin with a clear

31 of what you want. Write down your goals and 32 them- putting them into words

clarifies them. 33 concentrating on objects to acquire and possess, center on 34 your desires to do, to produce, to contribute. Goal ⼀setting 35 the true sense of satisfaction we allneed.

It's important to imagine yourself 36 your goal. It is usually the case that, 37 losers picture the penalties of failure, winners picture the 38 of success.

I've done it myself. I was 39 of air travel. Friends quoted data 40 air and highway safety, but it made no 41 , because I had read too many articles describing crash scenes and bad42 myself, without realzing it, to stay off planes.

Then one summer I had the opportunity to fly on a private plane with friends. I didn't want to 43 out on a great vacation. So I spent two weeks imagining a smooth flight and easylanding.

When the day arrived, I was eager to go. To everyone's 44 , I got on the plane and flew. I loved every minute of it, and I still use the techniques I 45 that day.35. [A] covers [B] releases fC] relieves [DI yields

36. [A] seeking [B] performing [C] grasping [D] accomplishing37. [A] while [B] though [C] because [D] if

38. [AJeffects LBJ expectations [CJ records [DJ rewards39. [A] afraid [B] aware [C] proud [DJ reminded

40. [A] comparing [B] contrasting [Cl distinguishing fD] displaying4L [A] promise [B] progress [C] guarantee [D] difference42. [A] programmed [B] fixed [C] ensured [D] comforted43. LAJ fly LBJ go LCJleave [DJ miss

44. [A] surprise [B] dismay [CJ amusement [D] admiration45. [A] invented [Bl imagined [Cl employed fD] designedSection III Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:

Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A. B. C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Textl

When Katherine Chon was in fifth grade, she drew a \"drcam tree” representing the path she hoped her life would take. One branch led to Harvard Medical School,which is exactlywhat her mother had hoped for when the Chons moved to the U.S. from South Korea to give their three children opportunities.

Always a diligent student, Katherine started to learn medieine at Brown. But then she added a new limb to her drcam tree ⼀one that her mother still doesn't understand. Shockedby the misfortune of some South Korean women,Katherine joined forces with another Brown student to form the Polaris Project, now one of the largest anti-human-trafficking

organizations in the country. \"It was really hard for my parents,” says Katherine. u They had so many life stresses so their children could ger a great education and have acomfortable life.”

The drcams of parents and children often differ, but the conflict can be especially painful in first-generation immigrant families where the parents have made enormous sacrifices-Lisa Park, an assistant professor at the University of California,San Diego, says that the focus of every family that moves to the United States to provide opportunities for theirchildren is almost always on the future, with little mention of the circumstances that compelled them to move.And even though the parents arc the ones working 12-hour days, thechildren arc also under intense pressure to perform in ways that will justify the parents^sacrifice.

The contrast between parents' dreams and children's realities can be pareicularly sharp for daughters who have grown up with almost infinite opportunities. Their mothers oftencame from places where opportunities for women were limited, which makes the daughers5choices even harder to understand. Mary Lugcmwa's parents encouraged her to studymath or science at Harvard. She complied at first, majoring in computer science. But she is cuiTently working as a film producer for a nonprofit organization called MeaningfulMedia. \"I sometimes feel guilty； she says, \"having chosen to

be an artist, because I know that if I had chosen a scientific background, I could help my parents a lot more.”46.When Katherine Chon was a fifth-grader,?[A]she had a great interest in drawing[B]she had a clear vision of her future[C]she had an independent personality[DJ she had a desire to study in the U.S.

47.It can be inferred form the text that Katherine's mother.[A]was disappointed at her daughter's decision[B]was shocked by the suffering of some womenLCJ failed to give her kids enough opportunities[D]failed to realize her own dream to be a doctor

48- According to the text, in first-generation immigrant families, the parents feel furstrated if .[A] they fail to adjust to the circumstancesfB] they are forced to make great sacrifices[C]their children fail to focus on the future[D]their children develop against their wishes

49According to Lisa Park, first-generation immigrant children.[A]avoid the slightest mention of their parents5past[B]focus on seizing chances for futuer development[CJwork very hard to justify their parents' sacrifices[DJare under pressure to fulfill teir parents' deams50We learn from Mary Lugemwa's case that?

[AJher parents cherished opportunities more than she did[B]her parents9dreams and her reality could be balanced[Clshe had a quite different view of life from her parents[D]s hc enjoyed infinite opportunities in career developmentText 2

Monther Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotier. \"Enough is Enough\" advocatesdropping the Criminal Code's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit form 0.08 to 0.05 percent, to \"protect innocent drivers on our roads.\" MADD Canada CEO Andrew Muriethinks that lowering the BAC limit could result in a 6-to-18 percent reduction in crash deaths.But questions have been raised about the science behind that campaign.

MADD selectively cites a report published in 2002 by Robert Mann of the Mental Health Centre. Mann, in turn, had got those number form two separate studies whose data wasselected from Swedenand Australia. The conclusion in mann's report seem to ignore the Swedish authors' numerous warnings and cautions, as welll as the limitations in theAustralian study. First, the Australian study examined the effectiveness of breath testing, not lowered BAC levels, on fatal traffic crashes. Also, that research was started in 1970when \"liquid lunches^were far more common. What's more, the Australian data varied:whereas the state of Queensland saw the 18 percent decline in fatal accidents cited byMADD's Murie, in neighboring New South Wales, fatal accidents decreased just 8 percent.

It is also reported by the Ontario Community Council that the majority of dricers in alcohol-rclatcd fatal crashes arc repeat offenders with BACs over 0.15 percent - meaning that theproblem is drivers who repeatedly get behind the wheel with BAC levels twice the legal limit,not social drinkers who consume a glass of wine or two.This makes MADD's concernseem wasteful, given the downward trend in alcohol-related traffic deaths.

The Canada Safety Council, the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators and the Traffic Injury Research Foundation take issue with MADD's campaign.Even theOntario Community Council has determined that lowering the BAC would mean more work for police and the courts. But to MADD's Murie, the math question is simple :\"If youlower BAC limits, regardless to what level, you'll save Canadian lives.” Unfortunately, the math doesn't quite add up.51. MADD launched a public awareness campaign in order to.[A]criticize the Justice Minister[B]improve BAC measurement[C]restrict drivers9access to alcohol[D]revise the law regarding drunk driving

52From the text we learn that MADD cites a report that.[A]justifies its new campaign[B]cs favored by the authorities[C]sums up major public concerns[DJ es mentioned in two other studies

53It is implied in the text that Mann's report is unreliable because.[A]it was based on some unsound research[B]it got its data from two inconsistent studies[CJ it was written in conditions no longer valid[D]it ignored the limitations of the studies cited54The text indicates that MADD's campaign.[A] will not affect social drinkersLBJ may turn out to be of little value[Cl is goingto reduce governmental labor[D]has won support from somcorganizations55The writer's attitude towards the campaign is[A] satiricalfB] scornful[C]suspicious[D]supportiveTEXT 3

A recent study demon started how pwerful a few words can be : Forty competitive tennis players were shown digital images of ball coming their way . Just before each ball

appeared ,the players sawor head comments like \"Good short\" or \"Bad short.\" The reactions times of players hearing negative remarks were measurably slower. And these wereathletes who trained frequently to play a consistent game and not make unforced errors.

What is the explanation? Negative feedback weakens anyone's belief in his or her ability to succeed. But if you can hold on to a winning attitude, you'll make a gerater effort andslso create positive drive. Confident people inspire others;opportunities seem to come their way more often. They become magnrts for success.

Learn the importeance of giving yourself pep talks, and keep the voice in your head positiive. The best athletes9 success is rrely due to raw talent alone. It's because they'resimply better prepared. They stay focused, they're willing to work as hard as they need to, and they keep the positive voice in their heads switched on.

Perhaps the most important aspect of being your own coach is to do what any outside adviser - or a good parent, for that matter ⼀would preach: practice, practice, practice. Avoidindividuals who suck your energy and diminish your confidcncc.Hang out with the people who see you at your best, and remind you about it every so often. Pessimists drag youdown, as do whiners and critics.If there's one winning behavior that people building confidence should model, it's the willingness to get back into the game after a setback. Don'tnurse your wounds.

There are, however, important warnings. Panicking can compound a small misstep by causing you to lose your head and forget to think clearly. If you suffer a terrible loss, giveyourself time to absorb the blow. Don't deny the hurt or try to solve the problem immediately.Gather your support system around you and simply get nurtured. Sitting around andthinking about your loss is the worst thing you can do to solve your problem.56.We learn from the first paragraph that?

LAJ excellent performance often goes with well- trained players[B]excellent performance often goes with positive comments[C]high- tech methods help players avoid unforced errors[D]high -tech methods increase players' competitiveness

57.People who want to succeed should first imagine themselves to be.[A]an observer[B]an inspircr[C]a creator[DJ a winner

58.The phrase “pep talks” in Paragraph 3 means 'talks' which.[A]encourage people[B]entertain peopleLCJ impress people[D]interest people

59.The writer thinks that you should keep company with those who[A]point out your mistakes[B]tolerate your weaknesses[CJ emphasize your strengths

[D] understand your complaints

60.In the face of a severe loss, the best thing you can do is to.[A] deny the hurtLBJ try to forget it[CJ solve it at once[D] accept it calmlyPartBDirections:

Read the texts from a magazine section called \" Letters n in which five people commented on a special report on new medicines. For questions 61 to 65 , match the name of eachperson to one of the statements( A to G ) given below. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Ann Best:

Your special report on new medicines showed there is thrilling promise in future \"cures” for so many diseases that threaten mankind . But how will ordinary folks pay for thesemodern miracles? One drug company is hopeful that the savings involved in developing these medicines \" will translate into pure profit for investors.\" This can only result in aproblem for me: Shall I buy food,pay the rent or get the medicines I need?Tom Waaken:

As a citizen who has been critical of drug companies because of the high drug price, I found that your report about the new medicines has softened my stand. The companies saythey have to charge more for their drugs so they can do research for better medicines- Now that fve read about the newer and better drugs, I will gladly go on paying for my6L Ann Best62. Tom Waken63. Robert H. Kamm64. John J.Bagshaw65? Laurel Woods

medications,knowing I am making a good investment in better living. Robert H.Kamm:

We all want to live longer and healthier lives,but taking pills to rescue us from our self-abusive lifestyle only masks real problems and ends up costing us billions of dollars ayear.We ought to be investing at least as much in trying to discover why millions of us behave in ways that arc not in our best interest - smoking , drinking,overworking,undcr-cxcrcising and generally doing things that are bad for our health. John J. Bagshaw:

The cost of poor health is shocking and goes well beyond dollars. But the approach that offers the best solution, reduces risk, cuts demand and gets people healthy and fit isprevention. The U. S. Is a nation of chronic diseases.lt will get much worse, because we never deal with the causes. Individual Americans need to bring this issue to a boil andkeep it there until we get a health -care system based on prevention. Laurel Woods:While I applaud the research being done in the field of medicine, I am also aware that good

things can go bad in an instant. I have heart disease, and I had a negative reaction to a new treatment: the result was a long hospital stay. We should remember that caution has tobe applied when being treated with a new medicine. Nothing will replace the human element that must be present in a caring medical community.Now match each of the people ( 61 to 65 ) to the appropriate statement. Note :there are two extra statements.Statements

[AJ Prevention should always come before treatment.

[B] A new medical treatment needs to be administered with caution.[CJ Pills often perform miracles on people who take them.fD] A change of behavior counts more than reliance on drugs.[EJ However good the new drugs, their affordability is firstand foremost.

[F] New drugs should not be put onto the market until proveneffective.

[G] Drug companies are justified to sell their products athigher prices.

Section IV WritingDirections:66.

You have read the following ad about a training course. You are interested and want to get more information about it.Write an email to the above email address,1)expressing your interest in the course;

2)asking about class size, materials for use, trainer information, etc.

You should write about 100 words Do not sign your own name at the end of your emaiLUse\"Wang lin\" insteadPart B67.

Look at the cartoon below and write an essay of about 120words, making reference to the following two points:1)teenagers' addiction to Internet games;2)your comment on this phenomenon.