浙江省大学英语三级真题

2006年12月浙江省大学英语三级考试卷

Part I Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In this section you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversa tion, a question will be asked about what was said, The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

1. A) To take a seat and wait.

B) To go there at nine o'clock.

C) To tell him why she wants to see Dr. Milton.

D) To make another appointment with Dr. Milton.

2. A) It's heavy. B) It's dull.

C) It's difficult. D) It's great.

3. A) If the man needs a ride. B) If the man will go shopping.

C) If the man is going home. D) If the man's wife will come.

4. A) She was a student advisor. B) She was a cleaning lady.

C) She was a teacher. D) She was a home designer.

5. A) On the first floor. B) On the second floor.

C) On the third floor. D) On the fourth floor.

6. A) He can't stand up any more. B) Ken is a very good music player.

C) Ken will move out soon. D) He's unhappy with his roommate.

7. A) He is going to date the woman.

B) He is going to do some physical exercises.

C) He is going to see a doctor.

D) He is going to have a drink with the woman.

8. A) She lost Henry's number.

B) She forgot to write Henry's number on her hand back.

C) She doesn't know Henry's number, D) She can't remember Henry's number.

9. A) She wants to buy a music CD. B) She needs some money immediately.

C) She can't lend the man any money. D) She wants the man to ask someone else.

10. A) It's beyond his means. B) It's acceptable.

C) It's higher than expected. D) It's too expensive.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages or conversations. At the end of each passage or conversation, you will hear some questions. The passage or the conversation will be read twice. After you hear ri passage or a conversation, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A ), B), C) and

D ). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single

line through the center.

Passage One

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. A) A Pakistani family to England. B) An English family to Pakistan.

C) An English family to America. D) An American family to England.

12. A) Because he didn't hear the alarm. B) Because he forgot to wind the Clock.

C) Because his clock broke down. D) Because he didn't have an alarm clock.

13. A) Because the person who had invited him died in an air crash.

B) Because the American film producer was on the plane that crashed.

C) Because he would have been killed if he had taken the plane as planned.

D) Because all the planes to New York had been cancelled due to an air crash.

Passage Two

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. A) Because they have hotels and stores.

B) Because they attract tourists to the city.

C) Because people pay to visit the museums.

D) Because people buy a lot of gifts in the museums.

15. A) Because they do not have enough tourists.

B) Because New York as a whole is in trouble.

C) Because of the reduction in government support.

D) Because people are not interested in art any more.

16. A) The museums are a financial success.

B) Crocker Bank wants new depositors.

C) People are leaving New York too rapidly.

D) The public should support cultural institutions.

Passage Three

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. A) To stop doing housework and go to work.

B) To get to know all aspects of society.

C) To become independent economically.

D) To show their great strength in politica,

18. A) Their position at home has changed greatly.

B) Their interests have become more various.

C) They do not have to obey their husbands any longer.

D) They become more independent and self-confident.

19. A) The political power of men.

B) The traditional role of men.

C) All aspects of the American society.

D) The economic structure of the American society.

20. A) Because they have more money.

B) Because today's lifestyles are more flexible.

C) Because people are more open to new things.

D) Because the US society has changed dramatically.

PartⅡ Vocabulary

Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D ). Choose the ONE answer that best complete,the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

21. Scientists in the world are expected to find a(n)______ to the problem of overpopulation. A) reply B)

solution

C) response D) answer

22. We have been told that the contract in question is ______for one year starting from the fifteenth of June of this year.

A) useful B) efficient

C) practical D) effective

23. When it comes to job interviews, first ______ are important.

A) reflections B) impressions

C) reactions D) comments

24. Let's ask Linda to take part in the contest since she has a ______for music.

A) gift B) hobby

C) present D) desire

25. Where unemployment and crime rates are high, it can be assumed that the______ is due to the former.

A) later B) last

C) latter D) late

26. Research is an active and formally organized search for ______ information,for a specific purpose.

A) especial B) particular

C) special D)specific

27. National______are becoming increasingly meaningless in the global economy.

A) margins B) edges

C) divisions D) boundaries

28. A special ______should be laid on the necessity of team cooperation.

A) attention B) emphasis

C) notice D) importance

29. Julia likes to rent a house, whith is comfortable,well-equipped and, ______,in a quiet neighborhood.

A) allin all B) at all

C) above all D) after all

30. The poor old man was ______ yesterday when he: was crossing the street.

A) run into B) run out

C) run over, D) run through

31. With a total of 1,300 million people, China is one of the most densely ______ countries in the world.

A) populated B) polluted

C) crowded D) concentrated

32. It wasn't a good thing; ______ , it was a huge mistake.

A) on the whole B) on the contrary

C) on the average D) on the o~her hand

33. It's a shame that he is still, ______ his parents~ he is already 25 years,old.

A) depending on : B) growing on

C) focusing on D) feeding on

34. Will you ______ it that thi.s letter gets mailed today?

A) see off B) see to

C) lo0k after D) look into

35. She ______ her research into the cause of cancer in spite of financial problems.

A) carried away B) put forward

C) consisted in D) persisted in

36. Tim stopped and stayed for a moment to ______ himself that he was not being followed.

A) insure B) assure

C) confirm D) confine

37. Many foreigners in China enjoy watching the news on CCTV ______ 9.

A) Program B) Performance

C) Channel D) Play

38. I tried to get through, but there were too many people______my way.

A) blocking B) delaying

C) holding D) stopping

39. To ______their new product, they'are selling it at half price for a month.

A) raise B) improve

C) promote D) increase

40. The local authorities decided to keep the old temple for its historical ______

A) value B) benefit

C) wealth D) property

Part Ⅲ Structure

41. Just outside the ruins ______a magnificent building surrounded by many tall trees.

A) is B) be

C) are D) will be

42. Linda didn't go to the movie last night because she ______ for the final examination until 10 p. m.

A) should have prepared B) had to prepare

C) must have prepared D) would have to prepare

43. Just after putting away the letter, ______

A) the telephone rang loud B) someone called Brown

C) the telephone was ringing D) Brown heard the telephone ring

44. Laurie is reported ______the U, S. figure skating championship nine times.

A) having won B) has won

C) to have won D) winning

45. The evidence suggests that single fathers ______ more likely to work than single mother _

A) should be B) be

C) will be D) are

46. The man was fined because he was caught ______ a tree.

A) cut B) to cut

C) cutting D) be cutting

47. What is the way people have thought of ______ enough money to help the poor children who can't go to school?

A) to raise B) raising

C) having raised D) raised

48. While shopping, people sometimes can't help ______something they actually don't need.

A) to buy B) buy

C) to buying D) buying

49. The question of ______the traffic accident happened hasn't been answered yet, though the police have made on-the~spot investigation.

A) that B) whether

C) how D) whenever

50. ______ can be seen from the~compari~on of the two charts, sales of automobiles jumped 3. 2 percent in October.

A) As B) What

C) So D) That

51. Under no circumstances ______be left alone at home.

A) a three-year-old child should B) should a three-year-old child

C) a three-year-old child should not D) should a three-year-old child not

52. It was ______ the civil war came to an end.

A) in 1949 when B) not until 1949 when

C) until 1949 that D) not until 1949 that

53. ______ go straight on to university why not get some work experience first?

A) More than B) Rather than

C) Other than D) Better than

54. Mr. Brown wished he ______ longer this morning, but he had to get up early to attend a meeting.

A) could have slept B) should sleep

C) might have slept D) would sleep

55. The shy girl has won the gold medal in the speaking contest, ______I find hard to be- lieve.

A) that B) which

C) who D) whom

56. More than three nature reserves have been established in this area ______ hunting is forbidden.

A) that B) since

C) where D) if

57. Schools in the north tend to be better equipped, ______ those in the south are relatively poor.

A) and B) while

C) but D) however

58. ______ by the armed police, the bank robbers had no choice but to surrender.

A) To be surrounded B) Surrounding

C) Having surrounded D) Surrounded

59. Many things—going abroad, owning a car, ______impossible in the past are now very common.

A) being considered B) to be considered

C) were considered D) considered

60. By the end of this month we ______ ten lessons.

A) will cover B) covered

C) will have covered D) have covered

Part Ⅳ Reading Comprehension

Passage One

Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage:

Animals react to the changing seasons with changes in mood an& behavior and human beings are no exception. Most people find they eat and sleep slightly more in winter and dislike the dark mornings and short days. For some, however, symptoms (症状) are severe enough to damage their lives and to cause considerable stress. These people are suffering from SAD.The symptoms tend to start from around September each year lasting until April, but are at their worst in the dm'kest months.

The standard figure says that around 2%of people in Northern Europe suffer badly,with many more (10%) putting up with milder symptoms. Across theworld the incidence (发生率) increases with distance from the equator (赤道), except where there is snow on the ground, when it becomes less common. More women than men are found having SAD.Children and young people can also suffer from it.

The problem stems from the lack of b~ight light in winter. Researchers have proved that bright light makes a difference to the brain chemistry, although the exact means by whih sufferers are affected is not yet known.

As the cause is lack of bright light, the treatment is to be in bright light every day by using a lightbox or a similar bright light treatment. (Going to a brightly-lit climate, whether skiing or somewhere hot, is indeed a cure; ) The preferred level of light is about as bright as a spring morning on a clear day and for most people sitting in front of a lightbox, allowing the light to reach the eyes,for between 15 and 45 minutes daily will be sufficient to alleviante the symptoms.The user does not have to stare at the light,but can watch TV or read a book,just allowing the light to reach the eyes.OUTSIDE IN have a complete range of suitable lights,all in line with the research findings from medical and academic facilities. They are all available' on our pioneering HOME TRIAL SYSTEM.

6t. What happens to SAD patientS, according to the passage?

A) They eat more, and sleep less.

B) They' are cheerless and worried,

C) They,react to the changing :seasons;

D) They dislike lohg days with dark mornings.

62. In which month do SAD symptoms become worst?

A) December. B) September.

C) April. D) February.

63. Which of the following statements is false according to the passage?

A) Going skiing is one of the good cures for SAD.

B) The percentage of SAD sufferers is high in Northern Europe.

C) Doctors now know how lack of bright light causes SAD.

D) People of all ages and both sexes may suffer from SAD.

64. What does the word

A) Cause. B) Produce.

C) Show. D) Reduce.

65. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?

A) Why people suffer from SAD.

B) How SAD patients can be treated,

C) How long an SAD treatment lasts.

D) Where people can go for SAD treatment.

Passage Two

Questions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage:

Increasingly, over the past ten years, people especially young people have become aware of the need to change their eating habits, because much of the food they eat, particularly processed foods, is not good for the health. Consequently, there has been a growing interest in natural foods. Natural foods, for example, are vegetable, fruit and grain which have been grown in soil that is rich in organic (有机的) matter. In simple terms, this means that the soil has 'been nourished (滋养) by unused vegetable matter, which provides it with essential vitamins (维生素) and minerals. This in itself is a natural process compared with the use of chemicals and fertilizers, the main purpose of which is to increase the quantity but not the quality of foods grown in commercial farming areas.

Natural foods also include animals which have been allowed to feed and move freely in healthy farms. Compare this with what happens in the mass production of poultry: there are battery farms, for example, where thousands of chickens live crowded together in one building and are fed on food which is little better than rubbish. Chickens kept in this way are not only tasteless as food; they also produce eggs which lack important vitamins.

There are other aspects of healthyeating which are now receiving increasing attention from experts on diet. Take, for example, the question of sugar. This is actually a non-essential food. Although a natural alternative, such as honey, can be used to sweeten food if this is necessary, we

can in fact do without it. It is not that sugar is harmful in itself. But the problem is that the quantity we use has grown steadily over the last two centuries and in Britain today each person consumes an average of 200 pounds a year! Yet all it does is provide us with energy, in the form of calories. There are no vitamins in it, no minerals, and no fiber.

66. Why do people now prefer natural foods?

A) Because they grow fast and cost tess.

B) Because they fit people's eating habits.

C) Because they are good to people's health.

D) Because they are simply processed foods.

67. Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 2?

A) Fertilizers are important in growing natural foods.

B) Soil for natural foods usually lacks organic matter.

C) Natural foods are grown in commercial farming areas.

D) Chemicals are used to increase the quantity of foods grown.

68. What is the writer's attitude towards chickens fed on battery farms?

A) Supportive. B) Doubtful.

C) Hopeful. D) Negative.

69. What is the most important point the writer wants to make about sugar?

A) People use it to sweeten food. B) It gives us much-needed energy.

C) People take too much of it. D) It is actually a kind of honey.

70. Which of the following is closest in meaning to,the word

A) Food. B) Rice.

C) Animal. D) Agriculture.

PassageThree Questions 71 to 75 are based on the following passage:

Friends play an important part in our lives, and although we may take the friendship for granted, we often don't clearly understand how we make friends. While we get on well with a number of people, we are usually friends with only a very few for example, the average among students is about 6 per person. In all the cases of friendly relationships, two people like one another and enjoy being together, but beyond that, the degree of intimacy between them and the reasons for their shared interest vary enormously. As we get to know people we take into account things like age, race, economic condition, social position, and inteligence. Although these factors are not of prime importance, it is more difficult to get on with people when there is a marked difference in age and background.

Some friendly relationships can be kept on argument and discussion, but it is usual for close friends to have similar ideas and beliefs, to have attitudes and interests in common they often talk about

In contrast with marriage, there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the associa- tion between two people. But the supporting and understanding of each other that results from shared

experiences and emotions does seem to create a powerful bond, which can overcome differences in background, and break down barriers of age, class or race.

71. What does the passage say about making friends?

A) People usually have fewer friends than they think.

B) People do not have to like each other to become friends.

C) People become friends when they get on well with each other.

D) People consider age and background unimportant in making friends.

72. Which of the following statements is true according toParagraph 2?

A) Tolerance is vital to friendship.

B) Friends are usually interdependent.

C) Friends do not rely financially on each Other.

D) Annoying habits are worse than promise breaking.

73. What does the passage imply about marriage?

A) There is no friendship involved in it;

B) There is usually a special occasion for it.

C) It requires shared experiences and emotions.

D) It is a much closer relationship than friendship.

74. Which of the following contributes to friendship the most?

A) Similarities in class and race.

B) Similarities in age and background.

C) Similarities in habits and beliefs.

D) Similarities in opinions and feelings.

75. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A) Friends and Friendship

B) Marriage and Friendship

C) Benefits from Friends

D) The Art of Making Friends.

Part V Translation from English into Chinese

Man has long wanted to fly. He saw birds, envied them and tried to imitate them. Over the ages, countless attempts were made: men constructed wings, fastened them to their arms and legs and jumped off towers and hilltops, These

(76)What was not realized in those early years was that birds have muscles very much stronger, in proportion to their size, than men. Human limbs cannot provide sufficient strength ,to lift the body off the ground. (77)The secret of flight did not lie in the making of wings, but in discovering the right kind of power, and how to use it.

In the 18th century, ~the invention of the hot-air balloon by the Montgolfier brothers of France was seen as a great step forward. (78) But balloons and the cigar-shaped airship,which was invented slightly later, did not solve the problem of flying because they had no means of power or control. So the difficulty remainech a true flying machine which was heavier than air and capable of carrying people~was still to be invented. (79)Experiments were carried out in many countries,

sometimes with models driven by steam engines, but these were too heavy to be used in an airplane with a pilot. The answer finally came at the beginning of this century with the invention of the internal combustion engine (内燃机)—the kind used in motor cars. Here at last was a powerful, yet comparatively light engine, driven by petrol and capable of being fitted into an airplane.

In 1903, two Americans, the brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright, flew a powered airplane for the first time. Their success encouraged designers everywhere. (80)Although there were now newer, different problems, mainly to do with safety and the training of pilots progress was rapid. These were exciting days and interest was intense. The age of airplane arrived.

76. What was not realized in those early years was that birds have muscles very much stronger, in proportion to their size, than men.

77. The secret of flight did not lie in the making of wings, but in discovering the right kind of power, and how to use it.

78. But balloons and the cigar-shaped airship, which was invented slightly later, did not solve the problem of flying because they had no means of power or control.

79. Experiments were carried out in many countries, sometimes with models driven by steam engines, but these were too heavy to be used in an airplane with a pilot.

80. Although there were now newer, different problems, mainly to do with safety and the training of pilots, progress was rapid.

Part Ⅴ Translation from Chinese into English

81. 对不起，我不明白你在讲什么。你一定把我错当成另一个人了。

82. 空气污染在城市和农村都已成为越来越严峻的问题。

83. 大学教育的目的是会教会你怎样学习以及如何安排时间。

84. 尽管过去了许多年，我仍然清晰地记得那天发生的一切。

85、健康是幸福的关键。只有健康的人才能享受生活的乐趣。

2006 年12 月浙江省大学英语三级考试答案

1. A 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. B ll.A 12. B

13. C 14. B 15. C 16. D 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. B 21. B 22. D 23. B 24. A

25. C 26.D 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. B 35. D 36. B

37. C 38. A 39. C 40. A 41. A 42. B 43. D 44. C 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. D

49. C 50. A 51. B 52. D 53. B 54. A 55. B 56. C 57. B 58. D 59. D 60. C

61. B 62. A 63. C 64. D 65. B 66. C 67. D 68. D 69. C 70. A 71. A 72. B

73. B 74. D 75. A

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Section A

1. W: I'm here for my nine o'clock appointment with Dr. Milton.

M: Why don't you have a seat for a moment?

Q: What does the man ask the woman to do?

2, M: Thanks for returning the book. How did you like it?

W: I couldn't put it down.

Q: What does the woman think of the book?

3. W: Do you want me to drive you home today?

M: No, my wife will drive here later so we can do some shopping.

Q: What does the woman want to know?

4. M: Do you like your new job?

W: Yes, I really like it. I don't have to correct students' homework any more.

Q: What probably was the woman's last job?

5. W: Am I on the right floor for Mr. Smith's Office?

M: No, it's on the next floor up, the third floor.

Q: Where is the woman now?

6. W: You look so unhappy. What's the matter?

M: It's nothing. Just my roommate Ken he keeps playing the music late at night. I can't stand him any more.

Q: What does the man mean?

7. W: Well, that's another working day over. Let's go for a drink.

M: Not today, thanks. I'm off to my health club.

Q: What will the man most probably do next?

8. M: Do you know what Henry's phone number is?

W: Oh, Henry's phone number? I don't have my address book on me... hmmm... I can't think of it right off hand.

Q: What does the woman mean?

9. M: Could you lend me some money?

W: Sorry. I just spent my last ten dollars on a music CD. You should have asked me ear- lier. Q: What does the woman mean?

10.W: It's time you got a new television set. This one is $150.

M:That's not too bad. I thought it would be more.

Q: What does the man think of the price?

Section B

Passage One

James wrote a play for television about a family who came to England from Pakistan.The play was surprisingly successful, and it was bought by an American TV company.

James was invited to go to New York to help with the production. He lived in Dulwich, which is an hour's journey away from Heathrow Airport. The flight was due to leave at 9:30 a. m. , so he had to be at the airport at about 7:30 in the morning. He set his alarm for 5:45 a.m. and went to sleep.

Unfortunately he forgot to wind the clock, and it stopped shortly after midnight/i As James woke up and turned on the radio he was surprised to discover that it was 9:55 already.

He was so upset but could do nothing now. He was just pouring himself a cup of tea when the clock struck ten. The announcer began to read the news:

Heathrow Airport. A Boeing 707 to New York crashed shortly after taking off this morning. Flight number 2234.

11.What is James's play about?

12. Why didn't James get up as he had planned?

13. Why did James turn pale at the news report?

Passage Two

The city's museums are much more than cultural centers. They are major conttibutions to the city's economy. Not only do they provide jobs for people living in the city,but the museums also attract tourists who spend money in hotels, restaurants and stores. Each year mass-motoring tours visit our museums and spend millions of dollars in the city, but only a small part of that money is ever seen by the museums. This, in addition to recent cuts in government aid, has hurt the museums. And museums are in trouble, though we can all help by increasing our contributions and encourage others to support cultural institutions. We should help the museums and help ourselves too. This message is by Crocker Bank, which is interested in keeping New York financially healthy.

14. Why are the city's museums economically important?

15. Why are the museums having trouble?

16. What is the main idea expressed in this message?

Passage Three

The traditional role of women in the United States has changed a great deal in recent years. More and more women have decided to leave their homes and housework to return to school or to join the work force. Their interests and pursuits have spread to all aspects of society. In the process, they have become more independent and self-confident. Today, American women are a major political, social, and economic force in the United States.

Will their changing role change our social system? Most analysts agree that it has already affected the U. S. society dramatically. Above all, it has affected the traditional role of men.

Although some men, and women, still have not accepted these changes in roles, the changes are a reality. Moreover, many people have found the majority of these changes beneficial. Today's lifestyles are more flexible and this flexibility has given both men and women a wider variety of choices. For many, this has meant happier and more satisfying lives.

17. What have more and more American women decided to do?

18. What is the major result of American women's decision?

19. What has been most affected by American women’s decision?

20. Why do men and women have a wider variety of choices today?