苍鹰击于殿上：四川省2009年12月大学英语三级考试试题

2020年11月29日发(作者：班廷)

四川省2009年12月大学英语三级试题试题
Part Ⅰ Vocabulary and Structure(20%) (20 minutes)
1. As I am sure Jenny is very honest, I don’t _c__that she stole the money.
A. suspectA. suspect B. doubt C. believe D. guess
B. doubt C. believe D. guess
2. I’m very sorry to have __A____you with so many questions on such an occasion.
A. bothered B. offended C. impressed D. interfered
3. He has to appear at court tomorrow morning as he is ___b_speeding.
A. reported as B. accused of for D. cursed for
4. The teacher asked a difficult question, and finally Todd __B__with a good answer.
A. came along B. came up C. came out D. came down
5. Important people don’t often have much free time because their work D____all their time.
A. takes overB. takes away C. takes in D. takes up
6. When he applied for a _D_____ in the office of the local newspaper, he was told to see the
manager.
A. career B. location C. profession D. position
7. After 5 years of hard working, he was promoted as a division manager in _a___ of thirty
employees.
A. charge B. management C. direction D. leadership
8. There is not much time left; so I’ll tell you about it __B___.
A. in detail B. in brief C. at least D. at length
9. He prefers American examples_C_____ British ones when he is comparing educational
systems.
A. aboveB. with C. to D. for
10. While admitting that the forecast was__c__ uncertain, the scientists warned against treating in
（as a cry of wolf狼来了的寓言）.
A. Somewhere大约 B. anyhow C. Somewhat一点儿 D. anyway
11. If you have gone through such a disaster, the experience will stay with you （for the __a____
of your life）余下的.
C. other D. all
12. They took____D_ measure to prevent poisonous gases from escaping in the chemical plant.
A. influential B. beneficial C. fruitful D. effective
13. They haven’t decided___b__ the microscope themselves or buy one from the United States
to build
B. whether to build whether or 是...还是...后接不定式
C. either to build要么... 要么...接两个性质相同的
D. neither to build
14. The old man came upstairs with great efforts, his right hand __d__ a stick for support.
A. having held B. held C. being held D holding
15. I don’t understand___a__ he should have done something like that.

16. Prisons in the country are short of staff, ___c__ means prison officers are overworked and
underpaid.
A. where B. who C. which D. when


17. If the United States had built more homes for poor people in 1955, the housing problem now
in some parts of the country__a__ so serious.
A. wouldn’t have been B. will not be
C. wouldn’t be
D. will not have been
18. It will be warmer and warmer, __a___more and more trees are turning green.
A. for B. where
C. before D. that
19. Not until most of the people had left the airport____c_ his sister was there.
A. had he seen B. did he see
C. that he saw
D. that he had seen
20. I___b__ there only for one minute when the manager arrived at the station.
A. have been B. was C. would be D. had been

PartⅡ Reading Comprehension（40％） （35 minutes）
Passage one
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.

Getting an online degree through distance learning has become possible because of the
increased availability of the Internet throughout the world. However, what are the actual benefits
and disadvantages of distance education?
Potential Benefits: The most obvious reason for trying to get an online degree are time and
money. With an online course, you can join a class, do assignment on the Internet, and even
communicate with classmates in chat rooms or on bulletin board. Technology has even reached the
point where students can interact with other students and the teacher through high-quality web
conferencing. All of these activities can be done from the comfort of your home or laptop: any
time, any place.
Second, getting such a degree can, in some cases, be cheaper because you don’t have to pay
costs related to an overseas adventure: air-tickets, housing, local transportation, etc.
Potential Disadvantages: For all these benefits, there are a number of disadvantages to this
kind of learning. Above all else, you have to consider how a degree form an online school will be
received by future employers because they might fell that the academic standards of such an
online institution are not as high as a regular program.
Second, you probably won’t have face-to-face contact with other students since everything is
online. Such contact is very important in learning how to deal with many aspects of non-verbal
communication that aren’t obvious in an online chat room.
21. It is possible to get an online degree thanks to__d __.
A. the increasing distance of education
B. the improvement of personal computers
C. the available option of technologies
D. the worldwide use of the Internet
22. An online degree course allows you to_d __.
A. avoid disadvantages in learning


B. meet fellow students in the classroom
C. enjoy adventures abroad
D. communicate with teachers and classmates
23. The number-one disadvantage of getting an online degree is that_ d__
A. the course may take a longer time to complete
B. the degree may be less useful for finding a job
C. the study may provide little face-to-face contact
D. the program may lower the academic standards
24. The word “non-verbal” in the second line of the last paragraph means__a ___.
A. “not using words” B. “relating to word”
C. “without action” D. “not having verb”
25. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? b
A. Some Suggestions for Getting an Online Degree.
B. Advantages and Disadvantages of an Online Degree.
C. An Analysis on Weaknesses of Distance Learning.
D. A comparison Between Online and Regular Education.

Passage Two
Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.

Sales promotion is the process of persuading a potential customer to buy the product. It can be
part of the personal selling process. The main methods of sales promotion are:
Money-off coupons(优惠券) ---customers receive coupons out of newspapers or a products
packing that enable them to buy the product next time at a reduced price.
Competitions ---buying the product will allow the customer to take part in a chance to win a
prize.
Discount vouchers --- a voucher is like a money-off coupon.
Free gifts --- a free product when buying another product.
Point of sales materials --- e.g. posters, display stands- ways of presenting the product in its
best way or show the customer that the product is there
Loyalty cards --- e.g. Nectar and Air Miles; where customers earn points for buying certain
goods or shopping at certain retailers(零售商) – that can be later be exchanged for money, goods
of other offers.
Loyalty cards have recently become an important form of sales promotion. They encourage
the customer to return to the retailer by giving them discounts based on the spending from a
previous visit.
Loyalty cards can offset(弥补) the discount they offer by making more sales and
persuading the customer to come back. They also provide information about the shopping habits
of customers –where do they shop, when and what do they buy? This is very valuable marketing
research and can be used in the planning process for new and existing products.
26. Generally speaking, sales promotion aims to ___b__.
A. win as many customers as possible
B. start a personal selling process
C. sell some cheap products to customers


D. distinguish potential customers
27. Money-off coupons can be _b___.
A. got every time they go shopping
B. bought at a very low price
C. found on the products packaging
D. printed on a dollar note
28. An airline company may most frequently use ____A__.
A. free gifts B. money-off coupons
C. loyalty cards D. competitions
29. Which sales promotion form listed below gives customers discounts? A
A. Money-off coupons. B. Point of sales materials.
C. Competitions. D. Free gifts
30. Which of the following is NOT true about loyalty card? A
A. The points earned for buying goods can sometimes be used as money.
B. Loyalty cards enable the retailer to know customers’ shopping habits.
C. Loyalty cards attract customers back to the same retailer.
D. With no discounts, loyalty cards can still make more sales.
Passage Three

Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.

“It’s not what you know, but who you know that counts.”
This over-simplified statement often angers those who believe that all it takes to get ahead is hard
work. However, you can’t ignore that there is some truth in the statement when it comes to
looking for a job.
In fact, the U.S. department of Labor estimates that 48 percent of all job connections are
made through personal networking. So the real question for job seekers is how to take advantage
of this phenomenon.
Positioning(使……处于适当位置) yourself to take advantage of the benefits of
networking is not that difficult. It only requires participation in social and business events,
particularly those that relate to your professional objectives. It’s a three-step process: first,
choosing a promising event to attend; second, once there, making sure you get your message out;
and third, sending a resume after a positive conversation.
The ready-made social situations created by professional associations are obvious places to
network. Almost every professional associations portrays itself as a networking vehicle for
matching jobs with prospective candidates. If you don’t belong to a professional group, the act of
joining one will get you in the door. Once inside you have the opportunity to meet many
influential people.
Beyond the social and business gatherings, net working has recently taken a turn toward
our electronic future. The internet is becoming a networking medium for communication about job
opportunities and job seekers.
31. The first sentence in this passage most probably means that _A__.
A. the more people you know, the more you can learn
B. no one cares about what you have learned
C. personal networking is more important than knowledge


D. you should tell people who you know and what you know
32. Networking may be achieved through____b_.
A. setting professional objectives clearly
B. participating in social and business events
C. getting one’s message out in time
D. working very hard to get ahead
33. Which of the following is NOT networking? d
A. Attending business and social events.
B. Setting up professional objectives
C. Trying to meet influential people
D. Joining a professional group
34. This passage is mainly written for ___a_.
A. business employers B. professional groups
C. job hunters D. the U.S. Department of Labor
35. The author of this passage encourages readers to a____.
A. take advantage of personal networking
B. ignore the phenomenon of networking
C. get ahead through their hard work
D. replace social gatherings with the Internet
Passage Four
Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.

Bushfire(山火) victims have reacted angrily after being told they must present
identification to get Federal Government assistance, despite most having lost everything.
An open letter published in a News Limited newspaper questioned the ability of Centrelink,
the government-appointed agency, to quickly distribute the payments of ＄1,000 per adult and
＄400 per child.
News Ltd journalist Gary Hughes, who escaped the fires at St Andrews, said when he and
others went to Centrelink on Monday they were told there would be no financial help unless they
could produce a driver’s licence or bank statement.
“What’s that meant to be, some cruel joke?” Mr Hughes wrote.
“Losing everything means just that--- everything. There are many like us who didn’t have
time to calmly pause to collect wallets and purses we fled our homes with wet towels over our
faces to avoid choking(窒息) to death.”
Human Services Minister Joe Ludwig has apologized for the inconvenience and says all
efforts are being made to ensure people get the help they need.
“I don’t know the precise details but we are sorry if it did happen ,” Senator Ludwig said.
“We have instructed Centrelink to take the lightest possible approach in confirming identity.”
He says while identification was helpful, a signature would be enough, adding that about
800 applicants for assistance had already received the money.
36. Fire victims became angry when they learned that_____
A. Centrelink had no ability to distribute the money
B. the financial help would not be delivered quickly
C. children will get much less money than adults


D. they must show identification to get the money
37. The open letter is written by Gray Hughes, who_____.
A. works for News Limited
B. think ＄1,000 is not enough
C. has learned the story from the newspaper
D. says Centrelink hasn’t got the money
38. In the eyes of the victims, the demand for the identification is _
A. inefficient B. unkind C. impractical D. unnecessary
39. When escaping from their home, many people____.
A. were in a hurry to collect wallets and purses
B. were in too great a panic to think what to take
C. 800 families will be allowed to g C. couldn’t find wet towels to avoid choking
D. didn’t take anything but wallets and purses
40. The sentence “take the lightest possible approach in confirming identity”(Paragraph 7)
means that ______.
A. victims may sign a document to get new identification
B. identification will not be required for financial assistance
et money first
D. identity may be accepted without an official paper

Part Ⅲ Translation from English into Chinese(10%) (15 minutes)
Direction: In this part, there are five item, and four of them are taken form the reading passage
you have just read. Below each, there are five Chinese sentences translated, which are marked A),
B) ,C) ,D) and E).Each letters stands for a score varying form 0 to should decide which is
the best translation and then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.

T1 (Line 5-6, Paragragh2, Passage 1)
All of these activities can be done from the comfort of your home or laptop: any time,
any place.
A. 当你从家里使用手提电脑感觉很爽的时候，你就什么事情都可以干了，不分
时间和场合。
B. 只要能够不受时间地点限制舒服地使用家用电脑或手提电脑，所有这些活动
都能完成
C. 如果用这些家用电脑或者手提电脑进行操作，所有的活动都十分令人惬意，
何时何地都如此。
D. 所有这些活动都可以在家里或者手提电脑上舒舒服服地完成，任何时候、任
何地方都行。
E. 所有这些活动都可以通过家用电脑或手提电脑舒适地完成，在任何时候，任
何地方。
T2 (Line 1-3, Paragragh8, Passage 2)
They encourage the customer to return to the retailer by giving them discounts based
on the spending from a previous visit.
A. 顾客此前回访这个地方的时候花了大量的时间来和零售商谈判应领的折扣。


B. 这种卡根据顾客上次购物时所花的钱为其打折，促使他们再回到该零售商处购
物。
C. 这种卡按顾客上次回访时所购货物为其打折，也鼓励客户到零售商处按折扣购
物。
D. 这种卡按顾客上次来访时所购货物为其打折，从而鼓励客户再到该零售商处购
物。
E. 顾客此前回访这个地方的时候花了大量的时间来寻找购物处并领取折扣。
T3 (Line 1-2, Paragragh2, Passage3)
This over-simplified statement often angers those who believe that all it takes to get
ahead is hard work.
A． 这一过于简单的说法常常令那些相信只要做出努力就能成功的人感到气愤。
B． 这句话非常简单，但它常常使信奉不顾一切去获取成功信条的人感到生气。
C． 这说法非常简洁，但完成所有艰苦工作才能得到提拔的规定使人感到气愤。
D. 这句话说来简单，却说明了人们为什么讨厌那些不好好工作却能平步青云的人。
E. 这句话虽简明扼要，但常常令那些相信只要做出努力就能成功的人感到气愤。
T4 (Line 2-3, Paragragh3, Passage4)
There would be no financial help unless they could produce a driver’s license or bank
statement.
A． 所有的经济赞助只能发给那些没有驾驶执照或者银行证明的人。
B． 经济资助无法到位，除非他们能申请到驾驶执照或者银行证明
C． 如果经济资金无法到手，他们就必须申请驾照或着银行证明。
D. 除非他们能出示驾照和银行存单，否则他们就不会有救济款。
E. 如果不能出示驾驶执照或者银行存单，他们就领不到救济款
T5. For some reason, it is easier to remember that someone is a baker than to remember
that is surname is Baker.
A. 由于某种原因，记住某人是面包师比记住此人姓贝克尔容易。
B. 出于某种理由，要记住一个人比记住一个面包师容易一些。
C. 由于某种原因记住面包师要比记住贝克尔这个名字更容易。
D. 有些原因表明，当人们在烤面包的时候容易记起贝克尔这个人。
E. 出于某种原因，一个人容易记住面包师而不易记住此人姓什么。