Test 8江苏英语三级试题

1、Test 8Part I Vocabulary Structure Directions: This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section A Directions: There are 15 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each s

2、tatement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A）, B）, C） and D）. You should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. What are the essential differences _ selling and marketing?8A) between B) from C) among D) for2. Jack called

3、the airline to _ his flight to Beijing this morning.A) improve B) believe C) confirm D) insure3. It was in the year of 2002_they set up a branch company in China.A) as B) that C) what D) which4. Youd better _advice before making a project plan.A) put down B) take in C) turn out D) ask for5. Young pe

4、ople now live a life-style _their parents could hardly dream of.A) which B) why C) when D) where6. While traveling in France, he _some everyday French.A) gave up B) picked up C) drew up D) got up7. Hardly _ at the office when the telephone rang.A) I arrived B) I had arrived C) did I arrive D) had I

5、arrived8. To work _with the machine，you must read the instructions carefully.A) firstly B) naturally C) efficiently D) generally9. Well have to continue the discussion tomorrow _we can make a final decision today.A) unless B) because C) when D) since10. If you have three years work experience，you wi

6、ll be the right _ for this job.A) person B) passenger C) tourist D) customer11._, he doesnt study well.A) as clever is he B) he is as cleverC) clever as he is D) as clever he is 12.She_ much younger than she really is.A) turns B) becomesC) growsD) appears13.We wont go outing if it _tomorrow.A) will

7、rainB) rainsC) is rainingD) rain14.I have my holidays _ until September.A) put upB) put forwardC) put outD) put off15.He is looking for a place _A) to liveB) livingC) living inD) to live inSection BDirections: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the prope

8、r form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.1. It is reported that the sports meet was (successful)_organized.2. Some people think (much)_about their rights than about their duties.3. It is reported that foreign car sales in the co

9、untry (rise)_by 8% last year.4. The adviser recommended that Mary(start)_ the training program as soon as possible.5. The job pays well and you get a 20 - day holiday a year- its certainly an(attract)_offer.6. It (announce)_yesterday that the game was to start in a week.7. Because many people will c

10、ome to the meeting, we need some (addition) _ chairs.8. No reader is allowed(take)_any reference book out of the reading-room.9. The course is designed to provide a general introduction to computers and(practice)_skills training.10. Weve only got one day in Paris，so wed better (make)_the best use of

11、 the time.Part II 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 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions

12、 or unfinished statements, numbered 1 through 5. 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 centre. Subways are underground trains，which usually o

13、perate 24 hours a day. They are found in larger cities and usually run between the suburbs and the downtown area. Maps and schedules are available from the ticket office. If you take the subway often，you can save money by purchasing a monthly pass(月票).City-operated buses run on various routes (线路) a

14、nd are designed to be at certain places at certain times. Maps and schedules may be posted at certain stops，or they may be available at local banks，libraries，the student union，or from the bus drivers. Buses run mainly during the day. Fare is paid by exact change in coins, or by monthly passes.Taxis

15、are generally more expensive in the United States than in other countries. If you use a taxi，be sure you ask the amount of the fare before you agree to ride. The driver usually expects a tip (小费) of 15 percent of the fare.1. According to the passage, subways are underground trains, which usually run

16、_.A) within downtown areas B) away from city centersC) in or outside big modern cities D) between suburbs and city centers2. You can get the maps and schedules of the subways_.A) at bus stations B) at local banksC) in any bookstores D) from the ticket offices3. From the passage we learn that_.A) bus

17、es are always available in 24 hoursB) bus riders have to buy monthly passesC) bus fare is paid by exact change in coinsD) buses are the best means of transportation4. When you take a taxi, youd better_.A) buy a monthly pass B) ask about the fare firstC) agree on the amount of the tip D) pay by the e

18、xact change in coins5. The passage mainly tells us about_.A) the bus and train fares in the U.S. B) the ways of paying a taxi in the U.S.C) the public transportation in the U.S. D) the advantage of subways in the U.S.Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished s

19、tatements are numbered 6 to 10.Letter 1Dear Ann,I am going to give a dinner party next month. I want my guests to enjoy themselves and to feel comfortable. What is the secret of giving a successful party?MaryLetter 2Dear Mary，Cook something that would let you spend time with your guests，If a guest o

20、ffers to help you in the kitchen，accept the offer. It often makes people feel more comfortable when they can help.Before serving dinner，while your guests make small talks in the living room，offer them drinks. Some guests may like wine，but make sure to provide soft drinks for people who dont.At the d

21、inner table，let your guests serve themselves. Offer them a second serving after they finish, but dont ask more than once. Most guests will take more if they want.Perhaps the most important rule of all is to be natural. Treat your guests as you want them to treat you when youre in their homethat is，a

22、ct naturally toward them，and dont try too hard to be polite. Have a good time in a pleasant atmosphere.Ann6. From the first letter we learn that Mary _ .A) is asking for advice on giving a dinner partyB) knows the secret of giving a pleasant partyC) is going to attend a dinner partyD) has successful

23、ly held a party7. Anns first piece of advice is that Mary should_.A) get the food ready before the guests arriveB) keep the guests away from the kitchenC) spend some time with the guestsD) accept the guests offer to help8. Ann suggests that Mary offer drinks_.A) while the guests are having small tal

24、ksB) when all the guests have arrivedC) after the guests finish small talksD) after the dinner comes to an end9. When having dinner，the guests are expected to_.A) eat their food slowlyB) help the host serve foodC) serve each other at the tableD) help themselves to more food10. The most important rul

25、e for Mary to follow in treating her guests is to_.A) be as polite as she canB) let them feel at homeC) prepare delicious foodD) create a formal atmosphereTask 3 Directions: The following is a letter. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 11 to 15( in

26、no more than 3 words) in the table below.E-mail or call Tip Line(举报热线)Have you seen a crime being committed (犯罪) on a bus，train，or near a bus stop，or train station? If you do，email US or call Tip Line.Tip LineIf you would rather give your information by telephone，call the Police Tip Line at 612-349-

27、7222.You can leave information anonymously(匿名地)or leave your name and phone number and an officer will call you back.Call an officerYou can speak directly to any Police Department staff member who receives the call weekdays， 8：00 to 16：00. Call 612-3497200.Contact the ChiefIf you havent received any

28、 reply to your Tip Line information for half a day，directly call 612-349-7I00 or email：Report on a CrimeUse Tip Line1. Tip Line number：612-349-72222. Ways of reporting：1) Give_11_anonymously;2) Leave your name and telephone number，and wait for an officer to _12_Call the Police D

29、irectly 1. Service time：weekdays, _13_2. Telephone number: _14_Contact the Chief 1. Reason：receiving no reply to your Tip Line information for _15_2. Telephone number：612-349-7100 3. Email： Task 4 Directions: The following is part of an index (索引). After reading it, you can requ

30、ired to find the items equivalent to (与等同) those given in Chinese in the list below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 16 through 20.Abreeze Bcalm seaCclear up DdryEfog Fheavy snowGhigh seas Hlight rainIpartly cloudy JshowerKsoutheast wind Lstorm

31、Mthe highs Nthe lowsO一typhoon PwetQwindyExamples：(A) 微风 (O)台风16.( ) 天气放晴 ( ) 大雪 17.( ) 最高温度 ( ) 局部多云 18.( ) 东南风 ( ) 小雨 19.( ) 有雾 ( ) 海面大浪 20.( ) 天气干燥 ( ) 暴风雨Task 5 Directions: The following are two advertisements. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow the question

32、s (No. 21 to No. 25). You should write your answers (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Ad 1Personal Assistant To Sales ManagerWe are a small but growing computer software company. We are looking for someone to assist the manager of the sales department in dealing with fore

33、ign customers and orders from abroad. If you know English well and have previous experience in this job，and between 21 and 30，please write us a short letter giving details of your previous jobs，current employment，etc. Some knowledge of Spanish and Italian would be an advantage.Write to：Soft Logic23

34、Alfred StreetWinchesterHantsAd 2Part-time DriversKing County Metro is Hiring Part-Time Bus DriversGreat Pay! Great Benefits!Start at$14.50 an hour.Plus paid vacation and sick leave，paid trainingMust be 21 years or older，have a Washington State drivers licenseand acceptable driving record.Call(202)68

35、4-1024Or log on(登录)to ohrm21. In the first ad. which department in the company is seeking an assistant to its manage?_.22. What is the major responsibility of the assistant manager?Dealing with foreign customers and orders_.23. What is mentioned as an advantage for the application in

36、Ad l? Some knowledge of_.24. What is the age limit for the position of the part-time bus drivers in Ad 2?_years or older.25. What kind of drivers license should the candidates have in order to get the position?They should have a_ drivers license.Part III TranslationEnglish into Chinese:Directions: This part, numbered 1 to 5, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (No. 1 to No. 5) is followed by four