大学英语三年级A真题及详细答案

2018年英语三级(A)真题试卷及详细答案

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2018年大学英语三级(A)真题试卷

(总分100, 做题时间120分钟)

Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension

Directions:This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.

Section A

Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

1. A There is no paper.

B The man can use the printer.

C The printer doesn't work.

D The man has to pay first.

2. A He has got a new job.

B He has got a pay rise.

C He has been promoted.

D He has bought an apartment.

3. A Sell a car.

B Rent a car.

C Repair a car.

D Buy a used car.

4. A He doesn't like the color.

B He doesn't like the style.

C It is too small.

D It is of poor quality.

5. A The chief engineer.

B The receptionist.

C The office secretary.

D The sales manager.

Section B

Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

1. A The goods are out of stock.

B She is moving to another city.

C The sales season is coming soon.

D She is afraid the price will go down.

2. A By train.

B By air.

C By ship.

D By truck.

3. A In three weeks.

B In two weeks.

C Next week.

D Next month.

4. A HR manager assistant.

B Sales manager.

C Office secretary.

D Software engineer.

5. A 3 weeks.

B 6 weeks.

C 3 months.

D 6 months.

Section C

Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear.

I think we"ll begin now. First I"d like to welcome you all and

thank you for your coming, especially at such short notice. I know you are all very busy and it"s difficult to take time away from your ___1___ for meetings.

As you can see on the agenda, today we will focus on the upcoming ___2___. First we"ll discuss the groups that will be coming in from Germany. After that, we"ll discuss the North American Tours, ___3___ by the Asian tours. If time ___4___, we will also discuss the Australian tours which are booked for early September. Finally, I"m going to request some feedback from all of you __5____ last year"s tours and where you think we can improve.

Section D

Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.

1. What product does the company produce?

______.

2. When was the company set up?

______ ago.

3. Where are their products sold?

Both ______ and abroad.

4. According to the speaker, why do their products have a good reputation?

Because of the high quality and good ______ they provide.

5. What does the speaker promise to give for a large order?

A ______.

Part Ⅱ

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.

1. 62% of the people surveyed said they always avoided ______ their smartphones during meals.

A use

B using

C to use

D used

2. The HR department is a critical part of employee well-being in any business, no matter ______ small it is.

A how

B what

D which

3. According to the regulation, inspections ______ to ensure that the systems are in good condition.

A demanded

B have demanded

C be demanded

D are demanded

4. Before you think about asking for a promotion, make sure that either a position opening exists ______ a new position is needed to be created.

A and

B nor

C or

D but

5. The traffic was making so much noise that I couldn't hear what he ______.

A is saying

B was saying

C has said

D will say

6. Our company culture is ______ makes us successful in creating

a friendly and exciting environment.

B how

C what

D why

7. Most people were greatly shocked by the news ______ the IT company had gone bankrupt.

A what

B how

C why

D that

8. I would probably try to find a better job if I ______ in your position.

A am

B were

C have been

D be

9. If you are ______ busy to attend the meeting, you can send your assistant to take your place.

A very

B so

C too

D more

10. I had to wait for another two months to be able to have the

car ______.

A fixing

B fix

C to fix

D fixed

Section B

Directions:There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.

1. Our team will meet with each person to learn about his or her (person) ______ and vocational goals.

2. These questions enable the interviewer (know) ______ how you previously reacted or behaved in certain types of situations.

3. Before (ask) ______ for a promotion, try to find out how the decision makers in your company feel about you.

4. They are under the (impress) ______ that their communication ability is the most important factor in whether or not they will be hired.

5. We believe that e-learning can be (effective) ______ than traditional instructions in the future.

Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension

Directions:This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5

tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.

Task 1

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am pleased to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of Sand River and its CEO, Mrs. Jane King. I am very familiar with the company. My next book deals with it in detail, which is to be published in autumn of 2018. I am also familiar with European consumer. As a Dutch citizen, I have lived in Europe for 46 years and studied European consumer behavior for decades.

I believe that Sand River offers something unique to the European market. It has established long-term supply relations with herdsman (牧民) families and owns advanced German machinery. Thus it combines natural resources with modern manufacturing techniques. But equally important, Sand River works with modern fashion designers to create truly contemporary and appealing designs. The result is a newly-established cashmere (羊绒) brand that appeals to a target group of high-income women.

I met Mrs. King the first time in 2013. Since then, we have met

several times and talked about Sand River "s philosophy, strategy, and appeal to both Chinese and international consumers. I was struck by her deep knowledge about knitting (针织) technology, her enthusiasm for the brand, and her deep understanding of the cashmere shopper. I regard her as a "woman of her word."

To summarize, I believe Sand River products deserve a place in luxurious European department stores and Mrs. King is a reliable partner.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Joan Smith

1. Joan Smith wrote the recommendation letter on behalf of ______.

A a Dutch citizen

B herdsman families

C the European consumer

D Sand River and its CEO

2. From the letter we can learn that Sand River ______.

A has long-term links with herdsmen

B employs many herdsman workers

C manufactures advanced machines

D sells hand-made products

3. The target consumers of the newly-established cashmere brand are ______.

A college students

B blue-color workers

C high-income women

D average herdsman families

4. By saying "a woman of her word" (Para. 3), the writer means that Mrs. King ______.

A always keeps her promise

B is a good public speaker

C knows customers well

D is well educated

5. As far as the European market is concerned, the writer thinks that Sand River products ______.

A are fit for supermarkets in big cities

B are likely to enjoy a big market share

C will appeal to different kinds of customers

D deserve a place in luxurious department stores

Task 2

Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.

The challenge of writing a powerful cover letter (附信) can lead job candidates to search endlessly for advice, but be careful. While

you likely will find some valuable advice, you may come across a few tips that could mislead you.

"You need a lengthy cover letter." This probably is one of the "bad cover letter tips." Think about it: hiring managers have piles of resumes and cover letters to review. If yours is longer than the rest, it might not get read at all. Aim to get all of your points across in three brief paragraphs: a clear introduction that lets employers know which job you are applying for and why you are interested in the position; a paragraph that includes a few specific examples of how you have excelled (擅长) in past roles that are relevant to the open position; and a concluding paragraph that tells employers how you will benefit their company and requests a future meeting.

"Your cover letter is less important than your resume." Some hiring managers shove (随手扔) cover letters to the side, but most do not. Because you never know what type of hiring manager you are dealing with, it is best to submit a nice cover letter. While some employers place less emphasis on cover letters, others decide who to interview based on them. Remember that the point of a cover letter is to tell employers something that makes them want to meet you.

1. Why should job candidates be careful when searching for advice to write a cover letter?

A Some tips are not practical.

B Some tips could be misleading.

C It is impossible to get useful tips.

D It is difficult to find valuable tips.

2. Why shouldn't you write a lengthy cover letter?

A Hiring managers may not read it at all.

B Well-written cover letters may be read first.

C It is difficult to write a good long cover letter.

D You are unable to express your points clearly.

3. According to the passage, the introductory paragraph of a cover letter should include ______.

A your request for a job interview

B the position you are interested in

C some examples of your achievements

D your education background and degree

4. Which of the following should be included in the concluding paragraph of a cover letter?

A Your expected salary.

B Your hobbies and interests.

C Your request for a meeting.

D Your professional background.

5. According to the writer, the purpose of a cover letter is to ______.

A urge the employer to read your resume

B please your potential employer

C get the employer to meet you

D show off your achievements

Task 3

Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No. 46 to No. 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.

Parking Ticket (罚单) Payment System

Parking tickets issued by the City of Toronto can be paid online. All you have to do is:

● Enter your Parking Ticket Infraction (违规) number (Top right of the ticket)

● Enter your credit card number (VISA, MasterCard or American Express) and expiry date

● Print a confirmation for your records

If you have difficulties paying your ticket online, you may call our customer service staff at 4, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 . and 4:30 . for assistance, or contact us by email.

To protect the secured exchange of information between you and this secure site, you may be asked to download and install the latest version of your browser (浏览器).

Please note that your payment session will end automatically

if your computer is left idle (空闲状态) for more than 2 minutes. We suggest that you have your parking ticket and credit card ready before you begin the payment session.

Parking Ticket Payment System

Steps to pay:

1) enter your Parking Ticket Infraction number

2) enter your 1

3) print a 2 of your records

Customer services :

1) phone number: 3

2) service time: 4 , from 8:30 . to 4:30 .

Information exchange security: download and install the 5 of your browser

Task 4

Directions:The following is a list of terms often used in hospitals. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should mark the corresponding letters with a single letter through the center in order of the numbered blanks, 51 through 55, on the Answer Sheet.

A—plastic surgery B—medical student

C—registered nurse D—emergency department

E—intensive care unit (ICU) F—operating room

G—physical examination H—red blood cells

I—blood pressure J—white blood cells

K—outpatient treatment L—yellow fever

M—skin test N—over-the-counter drug

O—occupational disease P—food poisoning

Q—brain death

1. ______脑死亡 ______急诊部

2. ______食物中毒 ______皮试

3. ______手术室 ______职业病

4. ______重症监护室 ______体检

5. ______门诊治疗 ______血压

Task 5

Directions:Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 to No. 60) that follow. The answers (in no more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.

Steps in Starting a Used Baby Equipment Business

1. Just like any other business, you have to know the market first. This will help you choose a suitable location.

2. Decide on what kind of second-hand baby equipment business you want to specialize in. This will help you advertise your store more effectively.

3. Gather the baby equipment that is still useful from your old collections. You can add to these collections by gathering the used baby equipment from other households with fair pricing. You can also

collect items that are not so good, just fix it and sell.

4. Also consider the safety of the babies using the equipment, though you intend to make profit from this business.

5. Finally, your marketing strategy is also important. You can put your store online. Advertise online or you can plan promotional activities involving parents and babies such as a contest that will earn them certain baby equipment at the end if they turn out to be the winner.

In addition to these steps, you can think of many other steps to this business dependent on the kind of used baby equipment business you plan to start.

1. What is the first thing you should know in order to start

a used baby equipment business?

The ______.

2. Why should you decide on the kind of business you want to specialize in?

To help ______ more effectively.

3. How can you increase your collections of the used baby equipment?

By gathering it from ______ with fair pricing.

4. What should you also pay attention to when starting a used baby equipment business?

The ______ of the babies using the equipment.

5. What examples are mentioned as the marketing strategy in the passage?

Putting your store online, advertising online and planning ______ activities.

Part Ⅳ

Translation

Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read three choices of suggested translation marked A, B, and C. You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.

1. Please write to us or just see the customer service manager if you are not satisfied with any aspect of the service we offer.

A 如果你对我们服务的任何方面不满，请函告我们或直接找客服经理。

B 如果你不满意我们提供的服务，你可以直接到我们店里找客服经理。

C 如果可能，我们应常给顾客写信，征求他们对本店提供服务的意见。

2. By asking appropriate questions, you are showing the employer that you"re interested in being part of their company.

A 你向雇主提出一些恰当的问题，这表明你有兴趣成为他们公司的一员。

B 你向雇主提出的问题与其公司有关，你才有可能获得你所渴望的工作。

C 如果想要成为他们公司的一份子，你可以向雇主提出一些相关的问题。

3. Due to increased costs for materials used in our manufacturing process, we have to increase the wholesale price of our products.

A 产品价格的高低取决于我们在研发和生产制造过程中所需投入的

人力和成本。

B 我们提高了产品的价格，这是因为在制造过程中我们投入了大量人力和财力。

C 由于我们在生产过程中的材料成本上涨，为此我们不得不提高产品的批发价。

4. When returning products to us, you must take care to see that they are received by us and not damaged in transit.

A 退还货物的时候，你要保证收件人的地址准确无误，并保证货物完好无损。

B 将产品退还给我们时，你必须确保货物已被我们收到，且未在传输中受损。

C 寄送货品时你必须正确地填写收件人的姓名和地址，以及该地的邮政编码。

5. Welcome to our hotel. We wish you a pleasant stay. It is very important to us that your stay be comfortable and enjoyable. We take

great pride in providing our guests with the highest levels of professional service. This Guest Information Guide tells you about the services and amenities (娱乐设施) we offer at the hotel. If you should have any more questions, please give us a call at the Front Desk.

Part Ⅴ

Writing

Directions:This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a Notice according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the

Translation/Composition Sheet.

说明：根据下列内容，以小区志愿者团队的名义拟一份通知。

内容：

1．根据气象预报，台风将在两天后影响本市，并有暴风雨；

2．请注意安全，尽量减少外出，并采取预防措施；

3．如果需要帮助，请联系我们；

4．服务中心备有沙袋，一楼居民可免费领取；

5．联系电话：656**793。

Notice

Words for reference：

台风 typhoon

沙袋 sandbag

2018年大学英语三级(A)真题详细答案（精品）

(总分100, 做题时间120分钟)