英语三级A级阅读真题整理附答案

1、2014年真题（1）Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for year

2、s due to advances in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing. Stage Performers The five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61%. Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies a

3、nd home entertainment technologies. Postal Service Mail Sorters (分拣员) After losing almost 57000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by 2018. With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax, this job is quick

4、ly becoming unnecessary. Office Support Workers About 300000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009. Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voicemail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their

5、 own office work. Photo Processors With the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018. Radio OperatorsAs technology adv

6、ances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radiotelephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.1.According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economic changes, _. A.many jobs are disappearing sharply B

7、.many new occupations are emerging C.people are attracted to higher-paying jobs D.part-time jobs have become more popular2.One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that _. A.stage performers can no longer earn big money B.fewer people are qualified as stage performers C.

8、there is less investment in stage performances D.stage performances have become less popular3.The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that _. A.office workers can work on a flexible work system B.professionals are able to do their own office work C.secretaries and file clerks are badl

9、y in need D.employees can enjoy better social welfare4.The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might decline by _. A.61% B.43% C.30% D.24%5.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A.Advanced Technologies B.Rising Unemployment C.Disappearing Careers D

10、.Global EconomyTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk. At G

11、FL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company. GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having

12、the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers. We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices. We have highly qualified staff, we use the best available equipment and we are fully co

13、mmitted to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean. Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or green programs. Our new green waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the communit

14、y. For more information, contact GFL at cssupport.1.According to the passage, GFL doesnt allow any conduct that will _. A.cause any noise to the environment B.produce waste in the communities C.waste more natural resources D.do harm to its customers2.The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Divisio

15、n is _. A.profit B.safety C.efficiency D.responsibility3.In the first paragraph, we are always mindful of. means _. A.we are always worried about. B.we always look forward to. C.we are always aware of. D.we always put up with.4.What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices, acc

16、ording to the second paragraph? A.Continually upgrade them. B.Keep using the traditional methods. C.Hire new workers to clean the environment. D.Import new technology from overseas companies.5.What can we learn about the companys new green waste management program? A.The quality of waste management

17、has become worse. B.The program is becoming more and more popular. C.Waste management has remained unchanged. D.More workers are involved in the program.2014年真题（2）Task 1 Marketing by emailing is on the increase. Compared to other media, email messages are extremely cheap to send. With TV, you are sp

18、ending on ad agencies and cable channels. With print ads, you are helping to keep newspapers and magazines alive. Direct mail costs more than $600 per thousand pieces. With email, there are almost no costs at all. Its low cost makes email marketing become the most cost-effective (划算的) advertising me

19、thod available today. With TV, you do not know who is watching your ads. Even with direct mail, you cannot be sure that your mail has been delivered, or that anyone reads it when it gets there. With email, you know within 24 hours exactly which messages have been opened, by whom, what links the open

20、ers clicked on (点击), and what part of your message was working. Because of electronic links, those who open your emails can do their own research: they can explore and see any of the thousands of products that you sell. They can see the colors and sizes. They can, and they do, read ratings and revie

21、ws. They can put products in their shopping carts and buy them.36、 Email marketing has become the most cost-effective advertising method because _. A. it is of extremely low cost B. it is a new marketing method C. it is popular with young people D. it is the best marketing method available37、 By say

22、ing with print ads, you are helping to keep newspapers and magazines alive (Para. 1), the writer means that _. A. your investment is important to newspapers and magazines B. your ads are helping newspapers and magazines survive C. print ads are more attractive than TV and email ads D. print matters

23、are less expensive than emails38、 According to the passage, if you place an ad on TV, you are unable to know _. A. how often your ad is displayed B. how much your ad costs C. when your ad is shown D. who your audience is39、 If you market by emailing, you can learn within a day _. A. who have opened

24、your messages B. how old your message readers are C. what quality your advertised product has D. how much your advertising messages cost40、 What enables the email ad readers to do their own research? A. The TV program ratings and reviews. B. The products color and size. C. The electronic links. D. T

25、he shopping carts.Task 2 To make your driving experience in the United States safe and enjoyable, our company is providing you with this Rules of the Road pamphlet. Please note, however, that this pamphlet does not represent a complete list of the motor vehicle and traffic laws of the various states

26、. Regardless of whether or not a specific law is outlined below, it is your responsibility as the driver to follow all applicable (适合的) motor vehicle and traffic laws. Do Not Drink and Drive! Each state strictly prohibits Driving While Drunk. Wear SeatbeltsIts the Law! Also, the use of child seats f

27、or babies and small children (usually under age 5) is required to stay in all states. Place child seats in the back seat only. Stay to the Right In the United States, motor vehicles are operated on the right hand side of the road. Be extremely careful to stay to the right at all times-especially if

28、you are from a left-hand drive country. Obey the Speed Limit In most states, the maximum highway speed is 65 miles per hour (mph) in rural areas and 55 mph in urban (市区的) areas. Speed limits on secondary roads and in cities and towns are usually significantly lower, generally 30 mph and even lower i

29、n school zones. Stop for School BusesTraffic approaching in both directions must stop for a school bus while its red lights are flashing.41、 The purpose of the Rules of the Road pamphlet is to _. A. provide a full list of traffic laws and regulations in the US B. help drivers to enjoy safe and pleas

30、ant driving in the US C. tell drivers to avoid dangerous roads in various states D. show drivers the different road signs in all the states42、 If you travel with a child under the age of 5, you should _. A. put him in a child seat B. carry him in your arm C. have him sit beside you D. fasten him in

31、the front seat43、 What does a driver from a left-hand drive country need to do while driving in the US? A. Stick to his driving practice. B. Apply for a new driving license. C. Take a special retraining course. D. Keep to the right side all the time.44、 The speed limit set for school zones is _. A.

32、65 miles per hour B. 55 miles per hour C. Lower than 30 miles per hour D. Higher than 30 miles per hour45、 When a school bus flashes its red lights, _. A. people should cross the street quickly B. approaching vehicles must stopC. all vehicles must slow down D. police should be called in（1）卷：A D B D

33、D; A B D A C（2）卷：A B D A C；B A D C B2013年真题（1）Task 1 Finding a good work-at-home job is not easy. Although you see all the online advertising, there arent that many of them. Those that are available may require that you live in a certain area or spend at least some time in the office. Others may be

34、only part-time jobs. Keep in mind that the skills needed for home employment are similar to those needed for working in an office. Youll also need a home office with a high speed internet connection, phone, fax, computer, printer, and other basic office equipment. To get started, consider your job s

35、earch as your job. Spend as many hours per week on your job search as you would spend working. If youre looking for full-time work, you should be spending fill-time hours seeking a job. Networking (人际关系) remains the top way to find a job and it does work. Develop contactsfriends, family, even the ot

36、her job seekersanyone who might have the information you need. You can take a direct approach and ask for job information or try a less formal approach and ask for information and advice. Contact everyone you know and tell them you want to work from home. You may be surprised by the people they know

37、 and the job information they can provide.36、 According to the first paragraph, it is not easy to find good work-at-home jobs because _. A. they are seldom advertised online or in newspapers B. they may require that you live in a certain place C. you are always asked to work full-time D. you need to

38、 have a college degree37、 Compared with those needed for working in an office, the skills for working at home are _.A. much easier B. totally differentC. almost the sameD. more challenging38、 To find a good work-at-home job, you are advised to _. A. create a website of your own B. contact as many co

39、mpanies as you can C. try your best to look for full-time employment D. spend as much time as possible on your job search39、 According to the passage, the best way to find a work-at-home job is _. A. through networking B. by personal visits C. by online application D. through emailing40、 The passage

40、 is mainly about _. A. how to build a work-at-home office B. how to look for a work-at-home jobC. the equipment needed for home working D. the skills required for working from homeTask 2 Running your small business requires good staff. Once you find them, you dont want to let them go elsewhere. Duri

41、ng an employees time with a company, there are a number of forces that influence his or her behavior. I like to refer to them as push and pull . Youre either pushing an employee towards the door, or pulling them deeper into your organization. Suppose that youve made a good hire and you want to keep

42、the employees, the trick is to recognize individual needs of employees and satisfy those needs, within reason, in order to keep pulling them away from the door. Even if you cant pull them away from the door, at least dont do things to push them out the door. Recognize that some employees will lose i

43、nterest and need something fresh to keep their interest. If you cant continually provide challenges, opportunities for promotion and other interesting and rewarding opportunities, then youll have some employees leave through no fault of your own. The important thing is to identify your key employees

44、 and make certain they are being treated well. Communicate with them on a regular basis to make certain that you understand what makes them behave in a particular way, and be aware of concerns they may have about job satisfaction.41、 The author uses the word push (para.2) to mean the force that _. A

45、. makes employees satisfied with their work B. drives employees to work more efficiently C. causes employees to leave their company D. keeps employees to remain in their company42、 To keep your employees, you are advised to _. A. recognize and meet their needs B. identify and overcome their faults C

46、. offer them a salary as high as possible D. provide them with a better working condition43、 According to the passage, when is it possible for some employees to lose interest? A. They have no rewarding opportunities. B. The company is located in a remote area. C. They make many mistakes in their wor

47、k. D. The company is not big enough for development.44、 How should you deal with your key employees according to the last paragraph? A. Make them behave well. B. Meet with them every day. C. Pay regular visits to their family. D. Make sure they are well-treated.45、 The passage is mainly about _. A.

48、how to keep your employees B. the importance of key employeesC. how to challenge your employees D. the difference between push and pullBCDAB；CAADA2013年真题（2）Task 1 Jack Welch is among the famous CEOs because his management style is taught at business schools throughout the country. He has been with t

49、he General Electric Company (GE. since 1960. Having taken GE with a market value of about $12 billion, Jack Welch turned it into one of the largest and most admired companies in the world, with a market value of about $500 billion, when he stepped down as its CEO 20 years later, in 2000. As Jack Wel

50、ch wrote in a letter to shareholders: In the old culture, managers got their power from secret knowledge: profit margins, market share, and all that. In the new economy, the role of the leader is to express a vision, and put it into practice. That calls for open, caring relations with every employee

51、, and face-to-face communication. People who cant convincingly (有说服力的) express a vision wont be successful. But those who can will become even more openbecause success builds up self-confidence. Welch believed that great business leaders have to: possess large amounts of energy, and know how to use

52、that energy to motivate others. Welch moves from meeting to meeting, conveying that messageand many more others as well, some of which have become his trademarks: Business is simple. Dont make it complicated. Face reality. Dont be afraid of change. Use the brains of your workers.36、 According to the

53、 first paragraph, Jack Welch, as a CEO, is famous for his _. A. technical knowledge B. overseas experience C. family background D. management style37、 When Jack Welch took charge of the company, it had a market Value of about _. A. $12 billion B. $20 billion C. $500 billion D. $2000 billion38、 Accor

54、ding to Jack Welch, the relations between the employer and employees should be _. A. personal and friendly B. casual and natural C. open and caring D. strict and formal39、 In the sentence . some of which have become his trademarks, the word trademarks means _. A. product brands B. speaking manner C. advertising strategy D. special characteristics40、 This passage is mainly about _. A. relations between the employer and employees B. Jack Welchs view of