2004年4月北京成人英语三级考试真题及答案.doc

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1、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

2、 letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage：A youngsters 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 we

3、ll 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

4、 educational professor at the University &Illinois, they learn to work together, to disagree, to think, to take turns and lighten tensions These skills cant be learned through lecture We all know people who have wonderful technical skills but dont have any social skills Relationships should be the f

5、irst 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 adul

6、t expectations Young kids dont 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 co

7、nfidence really damaged needs a rescue operation.1. The author seems to think that a kids poor relationship with his classmates would .A. have negative effects on his studyB. develop his individualism but limit his intelligenceC. eventually lead to his leaving schoolD. have nothing to do with his ac

8、hievements in a course2. In the first paragraph, the word spot means .A. teach B. help C. find D. treat3. For most children, school makes them understand .A. that it is society rather than individual that decides ones futureB. that they can meet the social needsC. that ones effort and ones ability c

9、an be two quite different mattersD. that social needs and individual needs have nothing in common4. 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

10、 alone.D. To announce a students scores in public.5. Which of the following is the major concern of the passage about a students needs？A. Individualism and cooperation.B. Academic success and independent thinking.C. Socialization and feeling of competence.D. Intelligence and respect.Passage 2Questio

11、ns 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,

12、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 f

13、or 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-sp

14、read 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 Britains National Rive

15、rs Authority. Now theyre 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

16、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 Europ

17、e has brought about all the following problems except .A. below-normal rainfall B. difficult navigationC. a sharp drop in oyster harvest D. bone-dry hills8. The British government intends to .A. forbid the car-washing serviceB. increase the price of the water usedC. end the misery caused by the drou

18、ghtD. charge fees for the use of the water9. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage？A. Germany is the only country free from the droughtB. Water reserves are at their lowest level in years due to droughtC. The drought is more serious in Britain than in FranceD. Europe wil

19、l 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 EuropeC. Be Economical With Water D. Europe, a Would-be AfricaPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage：How can we get

20、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

21、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； b

22、ut 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 bu

23、rning 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 burn

24、ing 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 burn

25、ing 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 bur

26、ned 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

27、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 authors attitude？A. Delighted B. Sad C. Agreeing D. Disagreeing15. The b

28、est title for the passage may be .A. Garbage and the EarthB. Fossil Fuel and GarbageC. Land and GarbageD. Garbage - Energy SourcePart 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

29、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. which17. The writer has published many books, are well received by the readers.A. none of

30、 whom B. all of whichC. neither of who D. one of which18. Classes , the students left for home without delay.A. were over B. being over C. are over D. over19. 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 which20. Over ten

31、people died and twenty people were wounded in the train crash.A. horribly B. wrongly C. bitterly D. seriously21. Do you think Tommy is the truth？A. saying B. speaking C. telling D. talking22. It is so hot. You should put the food into the refrigerator now. otherwise, it will soon.A. harm B. hurt C.

32、spoil D. damage23. Dont forget to write to me, ？A. will you B. didnt you C. are you D. dont you24. It is important to remember the saying that is better than cure.A. prevention B. promotion C. permission D. proportion25. Winning or losing is temporary, but friendship .A. expects B. lives C. remains

33、D. lasts26. Peter, whom everyone suspected, to be innocent.A. turned out B. turned off C. turned up D. turned over27. Isnt that they call peace and friendship？A. which B. this C. what D. where28. So is the weather in England that by lunchtime there could be thunder and lightening.A. various B. varie

34、s C. variable D. variation29. All the arrangements should have been completed prior our departure.A. in B. to C. by D. before30. I must tell you how a letter from you.A. pleased I was to receive B. pleased I was to receivingC. was I pleased to receive D. pleased I was receiving31. I am considering m

35、y job as Im not getting on well with my boss.A. changing B. to change C. changed D. to be changed32. 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 taken33. John, the bet, had to pay for the dinn

36、er.A. lost B. having lost C. losing D. having loss34. Do not trust such men often like to praise you to your face.A. who B. that C. as D. they35. We have a desperate need practice strict economy in every department.A. to B. of C. for D. about36. But for my classmates help, I the work in time.A. did

37、not finish B. could not finishC. will not finish D. would not have finished37. is known to us all, the earth moves around the sun.A. Because B. For C. So D. As38. With the flowers everywhere, the park looks beautiful.A. to bloom B. blooming C. be blooming D. to be blooming39. The shortage of energy

38、is getting worse. It an immediate solution.A. calls off B. calls up C. calls for D. calls at40. 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 over41. Some pop singers have much influence the young people.A. to B. for C. on

39、to D. on42. The doctor advised her that she enough rest before going back to work.A. to get B. get C. gets D. got43. I think I will do it myself asking him for help.A. rather than B. other than C. instead of D. in place of44. No sooner had she entered the house the telephone rang.A. when B. than C.

40、as D. while45. 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 returnedPart 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 mar

41、k 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.

42、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）

43、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 wat

44、er.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 choi

45、ces 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.People used to say, The hand that rocks the cradle（摇篮）rules the world. And 56 every successfu

46、l man theres a woman. 57 these saying mean the same thing. Men 58 the world, but their wives rule them.Most of the American women like 59 their husbands and 60 successful, 61 some of them want 62 for themselves. They want 63 jobs. When they work they want to be 64Paid. They want to be as successful as 65 .The American womens liberation（解放）movement was started by women who dont want to 66 successful men. They want to stand 67 men, with the same chance for success. They dont want to be told that certain jobs o