2012级大学英语III课程期末考试-读写

四川省大学英语三级考试SICHUAN COLLEGE ENGLISH TEST BAND THREE(SCET3 201306)Part I Listening Comprehension (15%) (20 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,. You will hear IO short conversations. Al the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and thequestion will be spoken twice. Alter each question there will be a pause. During !hepans e, you must read the four choices marked A)，B), C) and D), and decide which isthe nest answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with asingle line through the center.Example:You will hearYou will read:A) At the officeB) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurantFrom the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they hadto finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place of the office. Therefore,A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheerand r nark it with a single line through the center.1. A) Watch. B) Watch and necklace.C) Something good. D) Necklace.2. A) Boss and secretary. B) Doctor and,patient.C) Teacher and student. D) Customer and salesperson.3. A) He wants to know where to hold the meeting.B) He wants to know who will attend the meeting.C) He thinks the room is too small.D) He thinks the meeting is important.4. A) At the airport. B) In a theater. C) At the zoo. D) In the street.5. A) They had taken an umbrella. B) They were told it would rainC) They missed the train. D) They were caught in the rain.6. A) Airplane. B) Bus. C) Subway. D) Taxi.7. A) It's important for competition. B) It's a course in college.C) It's people's request. D) It's a must for education.8. A) $94. B) $50. C) $499. D) $449.9. A) The bad smell of chemicals. B) The serious water pollution.C) The long time research. D) The drinkable water.10. A) Teacher and student. B) Husband and wife.C) Policeman and driver. D) Manager and secretary.Section BDirections: In this s. section, you will hear a long conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will hear" two questions. Both the conversation and the questions will beSpoken twice. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer form thefour choices marked A) B). C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer，Sheet With a single line through the center.Questions 11 and 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.11. A) They are business partners. B) They stay in the same house.C) They work for the same company D)They are neighbors12.A) Mr. West didn't want to move out of this neighborhood.B) Mr. Brown is tired of living in this neighborhood;C) Mrs. West didn't want to buy a new house.D) Mr. Brown bought a new house in the suburbs of London.Section C Spot DictationDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. Listen carefully during the fast reading. Then listen to the passage again. When it is being read the second time, you should Jill in the six blanks numbered SI) to S6) with the exact words or phrases you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.In the United States, people who want to start a savings account have different SI) of where to put their money. These include banks and credit unions. Credit unions are cooperatives for people who have some kind of S2). For example, the members might work for a university or a government agency. Most credit unions are nonprofit organizations. Credit unions, banks and other S3). institutions pay interest on savings accounts. But the interest rates are low. Certificates of deposit pay higher returns. With a certificate of deposit, or CD, a personS4). not to withdraw the money for a certain period of time.This teen could be S5). from a few months to several years.Longer terms, and larger amounts, pay higher interest. People can withdraw their money early but they have to pay a fine. Another way to save is through a money S6). fund.This is a kind of mutual fund. Mutual funds invest money from many people.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (20%) (20 minutes)Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence !here are four choices marked A) B). C) and D),Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through t.he center13. Young parents should a certainA) get down B) leave out C) keep back D) set aside14. Reading the lines, I would say that the government worried than it admits.A) behind B) among C) along D) between15. You will not be about your food when you are hungry.A) peculiar B) particular C) special D) specific16. Many people,particularly the young, send e-mails letters to contact people both forbusiness and personal affairs.A) in the first place B) in place of C) in place D) out of place17. As Professor Li made no on my research paper, I felt quite worried.A) comment B) statement C) viewpoint D) question18. That sports car is really fancy, but I can't it with such a low income.A) allow B) affect C) arrange D) afford19. Nowadays more and more world famous universities are ready to full scholarships totop Chinese students.A) support B) devote C) award D) contribute20. Because of poor health, Joan was obliged to her job as director of the sales department.A) depart B) retire C) quit D) dismiss21.The government has come to realize that economy should never be developed at theof environment.A) fall B) value C) cost D) loss22.With the economic development, more and more_buildings have been constructed in ChengduA) commercial B) common C) complicated D) competitive23.Without proper lessons, you could a lot of bad habits in play in the piano.A) keep up B) pick up C) catch up D) draw up24.When you something at the "lost-and-found" desk, you should present some proof.A) claim B) gather C) demand D) require25.Never in my life so sad when he told me that one of my best friends lied to me once.A) had I felt B) I felt C) I had felt D) felt I26.Two hundred miles not a great distance in these days of rapid travel.A) are B) was C) is D) were27.Martin never complains about anything he feels he's being misunderstood in someway.A) provided B) unless C) whenever D) until28.From the beginning to the end, the government kept the people about the event.A) to inform B) informed C) inform D) informing29.You all these walls, since I said I would help you.A) needn't to have painted B) didn't need have paintedC) didn't need to have painted D) needn't have painted30. you do, you should look before you leap and seek advice from those who areexperienced.A) What B) Which C) Whichever D) Whatever31.The goals he had fought all his life no longer seemed important to him.A) after which B) with which C) for which D) at which32.Our modem civilization must not be thought of as in a short period of time.A) having been created B) to have been createdC) to create D) creatingPart 3 Reading Comprehension (40%) (35 minutes)Directions: There are four passages in this part.Each passage is followed by five questions or unfinished statements .For each of them, there are four choices marked A),B),C),and D)You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centerPassage OneQuestions 33 to 37 are based on the following passage.Here's something to think about the next time you ask your teacher. for help: struggling withschoolwork on your own can help you learn. According to a recent study; the more you strugglewhile you are teaming new information, the better you can remember it later.It was Kapur who came up with the idea that struggling can lead to better learning. Then he tested it out on students in Singapore. He separated students into two groups, with students in the first group asked to solve math problems with the teacher's help and those in the second group to solve the same problems by helping one another, instead of getting help from the teacher.With the teacher's help, students in the first group were able to find the correct answers.Students in the second group did not solve the problems correctly, but they did come;up with a lot of good ideas.The students were then tested on what they had learned. The group without any help from a teacher scored much higher than the group who had help. Kapur said working to find the answers helped students understand theprocess; not just the solution.Kapur's advice for students is to put a lot of effort into teaming something new rather thangoing to your teacher for help. "Simply doing a little work or nothing at all won't work," says Kapur."The struggle needs to be a genuine attempt to figure out a problem in as many ways as possible:'33. The author introduces the findings of the experiment in Paragraph I in order toA) arouse the reader's interest in the passage B) stress the necessity of the teacher's helpC) make the experiment more believable D) explain how our memory functions34. It can be learned from the experiment that the students solving the math problems independentlyA) failed to get any help from each otherB) learned less than the group with the teacher's helpC) Teamed more than the group with the teacher's helpD) failed to come up with any good ideas35. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A) Students' memory of new information can be enhanced by struggling on their own.B) The students in both groups looked to teachers for help when they had problems.C) As long as the students struggle with their study, they can get correct answers.D) Those who did schoolwork on their own scored lower than those who didn't.36. According to Kapur, it is important for students to, pay attention toA) the help from teachers B) the solution to problemsC) the process of learning D) the scores of tests37. This passage might most probably come fromA) a work of science fiction B) a government fileC) a novel D) a reportPassage twoQuestions 38 to 42 are based on the following passage.Would the world be more peaceful if women were in charge? A challenging new book by theHarvard University psychologist Steven Pinker says that the answer is `yes."In The Better Angels of Our Nature Pinker presents data showing that human violence, while still very much with us today, has been gradually dropping. Moreover, he says, 0over the long history, women have been and will be a pacifying(实现和平的)force. Traditional war is a man's game: tribal(部落的)women never get together to attack neighboring villages." As mothers, women tend to maintain peaceful conditions in which to raise their children.Those with different opinions immediately reply that women have not made war simplybecause they have rarely been in power. If they had the power as leaders, the tough conditions of the world would force them to make the same decisions that men do. Margaret Thatcher, Golda Meir, and Indira Gandhi were powerful women; all of them led their countries to war.But it is also true that these women rose to leadership by playing according to the politicalrules of "a man's world." It was their success in conforming to male values that enabled their rise to leadership in the first place. If women held half of leadership positions, they might behave differently in power.So we are left with the broader question: does gender really matter in leadership? Variouspsychological studies show that men incline towards the hard power of command, while women are collaborative(协作的)and instinctively understand the soft power of attraction and persuasion.38. Pinker's book The Better Angels of Our Nature mainly discussesA) women's psychological state B) women's function in societyC) women's desire for power D) women's tendency for peace39. Margaret Thatcher, Golda Meir, and Indira Gandhi are mentioned as examples to show thatA) women function as a pacifying force B) women in power tend to win warsC) Pinker reaches a right conclusion D) Pinker's opinion is not correct40. What is the attitude of the author of this passage according to Paragraph 4?A) He agrees that women should conform to male values.B) He is inclined to think that women are a pacifying force.C) He thinks that women would not make political rules.D) He believes that women would make no difference.41.The word "gender" (line 1, last paragraph) is closest in meaning toA) peace B) sex C) power D) violence42. According to psychological studies, the main difference between men and women in power lies in .A) their motive for power of commandC) their attitude towards human violenceB) their tendency to apply power they haveD) their preferred conditions to raise childrenPassage ThreeQuestions 43 to 47 are based on the following passage.A boat rocks gently in the warm, clear water off the coast of Lizard Island. At night, researchers on board the boat lower into the ocean three large iron traps with raw chicken inside. Video cameras are attached to the traps. The researchers watch and take note of how many nautiluses(鹅鹉螺)，attracted to the meat, swim past the traps overnight: In the~ morning, the team palls the traps back onto the boat. They measure, tag and photograph captured nautiluses before releasing them.Scientist Peter Ward, of the University of Washington, is leading the study. "We need to know how many nautiluses there are," he said.Why does the number or creatures matter:Information collected around the world by Ward and Other scientists will help to show if the nautilus is threatened and if the animal should be listed as an endangered species.Nautiluses have survived for million years. But some scientists fear that the animals may be in danger of disappearing. Humans have been killing the animal for its unique shell.The inside of the shell is pearl-colored(珍珠色的)and forms a perfect shape. It i' uses场makedecorations and jewelry.A report showed that the annual number of nautilus-shell products was alarmingly high.SoWard came up with a plan to study and count nautiluses. Four more seagoing research trips areexpected fo take place in the months ahead.There is much to learn. "We're really at the tip of the iceberg(冰山)," De Angelis, of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, says.43. In order to study nautiluses, the scientists have to tempt them withA) meat B) cameras C) rocks D) traps44. The first paragraph is used mainly to describeA) how researchers feed nautiluses B) what tools are used to get nautilusesC) how researchers study nautiluses D) what attracts nautiluses to the traps-45. Humans capture nautiluses because theyA) have pearls inside their shells B) are easy to captureC) have very special decorative shells D) are rare and delicious46. The reason why Ward made a plan to study nautiluses is thatA) nautiluses had been proved to be threatened B) there were too many nautiluses killedC) nautilus was listed as an endangered species D) the number of nautiluses was growing47. What does De Angelis mean by saying "We're really at the tip of the iceberg，in the lastparagraph?A) Their scientific research is at the leading level.B) The scientists are confronted with a critical situation.C) There is a long way to go to see the whole iceberg.D) The scientists know only a little about nautiluses.Passage FourQuestions 48 to 52 are Eased on the following passage.Chinese young people are becoming more environmentally aware .The trend is significant enough to influence global business strategies, according to a report by. BusinessGreen, a digital publishes on environmental issues.The research was based on a survey of 2,800 young people across six countries. It found that 83 percent of 18 to 25-year-olds in China would be more loyal to a brand if they coup see it was reducing its carbon footprint. In contrast, just 57 percent of US respondents (受访者）made the same claim.Globally, 78 percent of young :people said they want their favorite brands to reduce theircarbon footprint. Again those,in China showed the highest demand for emission.(排放) reductions, with 88. percent calling on firms to cut their footprint. South Africa came in second place with 86 percent of respondents: calling on companies to reduce their impact(对环境的影响).The US lagged far behind, with only two thirds of respondents demanding more action from big brands:Tom Delay, chief executive of the BusinessGreen, said that the survey results:revealed how Chinese consumers could lead the global demand for greener goods. "Sixty percent of young adults questioned in China would stop buying a product if its manufacturer refined to commit to measuring and reducing its carbon footprint, compared to just 35 percent of those in the US," Delay said. "It is the Chinese. not the US consumer .who really holds the demand for new. low-carbon products to deliver an economy.48. Which of the following is the best topic of the passage?A) How Chinese people lead the global demand for business.B) More and more young people are purchasing green goods.C) Global businesses are constantly reducing carbon footprint.D) Chinese youth's desire for green products influences market.49. A business can keep young Chinese customers loyal to its brand byA) surveying the market needsB) claiming its global strategies,C) reducing its carbon footprintD) promoting sales in six countries50. How many Chinese young people want their favorite brands to reduce carbon emission?A) 88 percent. B) 78 percent.C) 86 percent. D) 83 percent..51. Compared to Americans, the number of Chinese youth who would like to buy greener goods isA) much higher C) much lower B) a little lower D) a little higher52. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A) South Africa respondents don't care about low-carbon productB) Manufacturers should manage to cum out low-carbon products.C) One third-of US respondents demand action to reduce carbon footprintD) American youth express the highest demand for emission reduction.Part IV Translation from English into Chinese (10%) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, there are five items, and four of them are taken from the reading passages you have justread. Below each, there are five Chinese sentences translated,which are marked A), B), C), D) and E). Each letter stands for a score varying from 0 to 2. You should decade which is the best translation, and then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.T1. (Line 3, Paragraph 5, Passage One)The struggle needs to be a genuine attempt to figure out a problem in as many ways aspossible.A)这种奋斗须是真正的尝试.要想尽办法用更多的方式去解决问翅.B)竞争是真正的考验，这种考验可让人思考并提出越来越多的问翅。

外语读写课程期末考试试卷Part I Writing (15 points)Directions: In this section, you should skim through the following passage in Chinese, then write a composition of at least 150 words about the smoggy weather conditions in China and give your solution to the problem.For this part, your composition should be written on Test Paper Two.据报道，春节前后浓密的烟雾笼罩着北京以及中国东部、北部的三十个城市。

有媒体说，虽然一些烟雾是由于寒冷天气条件所致，但是，人类活动也是最大的一个因素。

《环球时报》说，中国正经历着环境长期被破坏的风险。

健康专家说，目前雾霾水平不是由污染物颗粒增加造成的，而是由于缺乏驱散阴霾的措施所致。

《中国日报》说，城市中没有足够的“绿色区域”来帮助吸收车辆与工业生产排放的气体。

此外，中国的快速工业化，严重依赖煤炭发电，这些都可能引起雾霾天气。

得分Part II Listening Comprehension (25 points)Section A (15 points, 1 point each)Directions:In this section,you will hear8short conversations and2long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions 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. He likes drinking coffee in class.B. He likes Professor George’s class.C. He likes attending different professors’ classes.D. He likes drinking coffee with either professor.2. A. It will be printed again this Wednesday.B. It’s gained immediate popularity.C. It’s not for sale at the campus bookstore.D. Its topic is concerned with hot cakes.3. A. To memorize lines on her own.B. To help the man finish his essay.C. To ask Sue for help with her rehearsal.D. To attend the rehearsal with the man.4. A. She came to the seminar but the man didn’t see her.B. She didn’t want to go to the seminar at first.C. She couldn’t go to the seminar for she was ill.D. She forgot about the seminar.5. A. Find a job vacancy for him.B. Repair his timer for him.C. Have a date with him.D. Choose a present for him.6. A. The table-cloth is dirty.B. The soup turns cold.C. He has lost face in front of his friends.D. He has been waiting too long.7. A. He doesn’t want to play electronic music.B. He likes playing music for the tourists.C. He likes performing drama for the tourists.D. He would play music for more money.8. A. She agrees with him partially.B. She totally disagrees with him.C. She advises him not to get into trouble.D. She suggests setting more time for his son to study.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A. Filling out some forms.B. Bringing a credit card.C. Bringing two documents for his ID.D. Bringing two passport photos.10. A. $125 B. $25 C. $12 D. nothing11. A. He can only use a limited range of reference books.B. He doesn’t have to pay to be an external member.C. He can borrow twelve books at any one time.D. He can borrow CDs, DVDs and videos besides books at any one time. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A. He wants to inquire about tour feesB. He comes to check if it is the busiest time for the travel agency.C. He asks for advice about a holiday in a foreign country.D. He comes to get some travel brochures.13. A. Germany B. Switzerland C. Greece D. Turkey.14. A. People could stay in extremely modern hotels.B. People could taste some rich food.C. People could have a cruise on magnificent ships.D. People could listen to Spanish music.15. A. He used to live in France.B. He likes French people.C. He likes camping in France.D. He wants to talk with the French.Section B (10 points, 1 point each)Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, 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.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Passage One16. A. The first full week of January.B. The last full week of January.C. The week before Christmas.D. The week after Christmas.17. A. People feel stressed when returning to real life.B. People may be unhappy with their body image.C. People may feel exhausted after Christmas parties.D. People may feel unhappy due to the bad weather in January.18. A. To spend 15 minutes doing a “gratitude exercise”.B. To ask for a sick leave from the company.C. To cooperate with managers to do one’s job well.D. To sleep as long as one wants.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A. A husband and wife.B. A husband and wife and their parents.C. A husband and wife and their children.D. A husband and wife and their pets.20. A. Children are not allowed to handle money themselves.B. Children need to ask for their parents’ opinions before making decisions.C. Parents decide what to buy for their children.D. Young adults could make their own choices about what career to pursue.21. A. 25% B. 20% C. 10% D. 5%Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A. The importance of advertisement.B. The society’s great need of advertisement.C. The origin of advertisement.D. The prosperity of advertisement.23. A. They want to sell you something.B. They volunteer a service for you.C. They desire to answer your questions.D. They try to make you believe in God.24. A. From the local governments. B. From the owners’ families.C. From advertisements.D. From the audience.25. A. Advertisements are personal. B. Advertisements are persuasive.C. Advertisements are wasteful.D. Advertisements are misleading.得分Part III Reading Comprehension (20 points, 2 points each) Directions: There are 2 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A., B., C. and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage OnePinecone or pine nut? Friend or foe? Distinguishing between the two requires that we pay special attention to the telltale characteristics of each. And as it turns out, us humans aren't the only ones up to the task. According to researchers at the University of Iowa, pigeons share our ability to place everyday things in categories. And, like people, they can home in on visual information that is new or important and dismiss what is not."The basic concept at play is selective attention. That is, in a complex world, with its booming, buzzing confusion, we don't attend to all properties of our environment. We attend to those that are novel or relevant," says Edward Wasserman, UI psychology professor and secondary author on the paper,published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology:Animal Learning and Cognition.Selective attention has traditionally been viewed as unique to humans. But as UI research scientist and lead author of the study Leyre Castro explains, scientists now know that discerning one category from another is vital to survival. "All animals in the wild need to distinguish what might be food from what might be poison, and, of course be able to single out predators from harmless creatures," she says.More than that, other creatures seem to follow the same thought process humans do when it comes to making these distinctions. Castro and Wasserman's study reveals that learning about an object's relevant characteristics and using those characteristics to categorize it go hand-in-hand. When observing pigeons, "We thought they would learn what was relevant (step one) and then learn the appropriate response(step two),"Wasserman explains.But instead,the researchers found that learning and categorization seemed to occur simultaneously in the brain. The study, "Pigeons' Tracking of Relevant Attributes in Categorization Learning," was published in the April2print edition of the Journal of Experimental Psychology:Animal Learning and Cognition. Funding was provided by the UI psychology department. （321 words）26. Scientists used to believe that ________.A. Animals and men may follow the same thought processB. Pigeons could also categorize different creaturesC. Only humans could attend to things selectivelyD. Most creatures can pay selective attention to important objects27. What has Castro and Wasserman disclosed in their recent study?A. Learning and categorization probably occur at the same time.B. One can’t categorize before fully acquiring an object’s features.C. The two cognitive steps mostly occur one at a timeD. Learning seems to precede categorization.28. As is used in Paragraph 4, “go hand-in-hand” most probably means ________.A. cooperate with one anotherB. be united closelyC. be equally importantD. happen simultaneously29. Which of the following would probably be placed in the same category by a pigeon?A. Predators and game.B. soy bean and rice.C. Pine nut and poison.D. Friend and foe30. According to the passage, what is the title of the published paper?A. "Pigeons' Tracking of Relevant Attributes in Categorization Learning"B. “Animal Learning and Cognition”C. “Experimental Psychology”D. “Characteristics and Categories”Passage TwoLast night the waiter put the celery (芹菜) on with the cheese, and I knew that summer was indeed dead. Other signs of autumn there may be—the reddening of the leaf, the chill in the early-morning air, the misty evenings—but none of these comes home to me so truly. There may be cool mornings in July; in a year of drought the leaves may change before their time; it is only with the first celery that summer is over….There is a crispness about celery that is the essence of October. It produces pleasant sounds when chewed. Moreover, it is excellent for the complexion (肤色). One is always hearing of things which are good for the complexion, but doubtlessly celery stands high on the list. After the burns of summer one is in need of something and celery serves one well.Keats, when introducing the season’s fruits and vegetables, did not pick out celery in many words, but plainly including it in the general blessings of autumn. Yet, what an opportunity he missed by not concentrating on that precious root. Apples, grapes, and nuts he mentions specially—how poor a selection! For apples and grapes are not typical of any month, while as for nuts, have we not a national song which asserts distinctly, “Here we go gathering nuts in May”?Celery should be eaten alone in a restaurant, for it is the only food which one really wants to hear oneself eat. Celery is not a thing to share with any man, and if you are wise you will sit away from other diners. Take warning from one who has learnt a lesson. One day I lunched alone at a restaurant, finishing with cheese and celery. Another diner came in and lunched too. We did not speak—I was busy with my celery. From the other end of the table he reached across for the cheese. That was all right! It was the public cheese. But he also reached across for the celery—my private celery! Foolishly I had left the sweetest and crispest shoots till the last, teasing myself pleasantly with the thought of them. Horror! To see them grabbed from me by a stranger. He realized later what he had done and apologized, but of what good is an apology under such circumstances?31. Which of the following reminds the author of the arrival of autumn?A. Reddening leavesB. Chilly morning airC. Foggy eveningsD. A dish served at an inn32. In Paragraph 1, what do the drought-affected leaves suggest?A. The reddening of leaves may not be a safe sign of autumn.B. Drought hinders the plants’ growth especially in autumn.C. Extreme weather conditions make the celery less tender.D. Celery shoots become less nutritious in dry weather.33. What does the author mean by saying “celery stands high on the list”?A. Celery grows much higher than most other vegetables.B. Celery is more expensive than other fruits and vegetables.C. Celery works better in facial care than most fruits and vegetables.D. Celery is better known than most vegetables for its crispy roots.34. Why does the author think celery should be taken as the real autumn food compared to apples, grapes and nuts?A. The rest can be found in the market all year round.B. Celery grows ripe and tastes delicate only in fall.C. Celery tastes as good in autumn as in other seasons.D. The rest are typical of a certain month in a year.35. Why did the author leave the sweetest and crispest shoots untouched in the dish according to Paragraph 4?A. He meant to save the best for last.B. He wanted to share them with the other diner.C. He was too full to finish them.D. He was curious about the man’s response to them.得分Part IV Vocabulary (20 points, 1 point each)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 that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.36. Libraries are an investment for the future and they should not be allowed to fallinto .A. trapB. declineC. preyD. violence37.Some hold that technological changes will________lead to an increase inunemployment.A. deliberatelyB. inevitablyC. inattentivelyD. filthily38. He apologizes for his comments and says he had no intention of________ the community.A. multiplyingB. submergingC. liberatingD. offending39. At the moment I am working as a secretary but it is only _________.A. temporaryB. permanentC. seasonalD. necessary40. He started beating me when I was about fifteen but I didn’t do anything to ________him.A. paralyzeB. pryC. provokeD. promote41. Two cars gave them the freedom and________to go their separate ways.A. mobilityB. destinyC. characterD. landscape42. We were on the point of signing a(n) ________contract when the bank withdrew their financial support.A. equivalentB. lucrativeC. determiningD. graceful43. Government support and rapid economic growth offer ________scope for small enterprises to develop in China.A. unprecedentedB. inadequateC. stagnantD. frustratingcators are deeply that students are not sufficiently prepared mathematically for university courses.A. confinedB. congestedC. convertedD. concerned45. Mark has lost many________clients by his foolish insistence on full payment in advance.A. appropriateB. destructiveC. prospectiveD. competitive46.When traveling,you are advised to take travelers’checks, which provide a secure________ to carrying your money in cash.A. alternativeB. selectionC. preferenceD. substitute47. When you go from New York to London, you cross five different time _________.A. regionsB. districtsC. areasD. zones48. The times call for bold belief that man can make every________to change the world.A. endeavorB. hazardC. senseD. fuss49.If Yao Ming retires, he would________giant footprints in the world of basketball and business.A. count onB. leave behindC. take backD. go after50. It’d be a good idea if she could leave a(n) _________ on my cell phone.A. messageB. textC. informationD. news51. You won’t see any of these changes coming this month, but you will need to ________ make quick decisions when opportunity knocks.A. be exposed toB. be given toC. be poised toD. be doomed to52. The drop in our firm’s profits can be ________ to the rising cost of raw materials.A. attributedB. excusedC. ledD. contributed53. The Ukrainian government has to ________ the military tanks to maintain public order.A. resort to b. lead to C. incline to D. retreat to54. Before making a travel plan, ________your travel agent about the facilities for families with children.A. encounterB. mockC. undertakeD. grill55. She gave a ________ of relief when she heard that her son had been accepted to Penn Stateuniversity.A. sighB. signC. groanD. breath得分Part V Cloze (20 points, 1 point each)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A., B., C. and D. You should choose the one that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.The very nature of life means we will all face losses and difficulties. Yet many of us have been socialized from an early age to ignore loss and hide our real feelings. Sometimes we learn to 56 one feeling with another. The women in my family, for example, would 57 sadness but not anger; while the men would show 58 but not fear or sadness. I 59 recall the day my grandfather died, more so 60 it was the first time I saw tears in my dad’s eyes. He came out of the bathroom so sad and 61 for not having “better” control.Expressing feelings may be difficult 62 because we’ve been trained to see certain emotions such as anger, sadness, and fear as 63 . Often we’ve learned to 64 these feelings by 65 ourselves to drugs, 66 and gambling. Yet anger can be a great 67 for change. It was anger about the 68 of clean air and water that got people lobbying (游说) for change through the environmental movement.Fear can have 69 positive effects, 70 us to step back from the abyss (地狱) and live another day. Case in 71 : it was only when my mom faced a serious bout (发作) of pneumonia 72 she quitted smoking.Our dislike of certain 73may be found in life experience.Yet the feelings themselves are not the 74 . The challenge is to learn to express our emotions 75 .56. A. share B. steer C. mask D. offer57. A. express B. hide C. control D. overlook58. A. horror B. anger C. cheer D. hope59. A. gracefully B. jealously C. gleefully D. vividly60. A. because B. while C. though D. hence61. A. bored B. stirred C. ashamed D. confused62. A. in part B. at most C. over time D. on purpose63. A. mutual B. positive C. negative D. neutral64. A. dislike B. suppress C. describe D. stimulate65. A. abandoning B. focusing C. killing D. managing66. A. chocolate B. yoga C. music D. alcohol67. A. remedy B. motivator C. mentor D. compromise68. A. loss B. amount C. desire D. intake69. A. necessary B. similar C. tough D. mild70. A. cause B. to cause C. caused D. causing71. A. point B. fact C. effect D. question72. A. which B. that C. who D. what73. A. behaviors B. emotions C. approaches D. replies74. A. priority B. problem C. parallel D. possibility75. A. sincerely B. definitely C. cautiously D. appropriately。

大学英语三级(B)真题2012年12月Part ⅠListening ComprehensionDirections: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to give proper responses. There are 5 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices markedA.,B.,C. andD. 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. Here it is. B. I'm sorry to say so.C. Coffee, please.D. See you next time.2、A. Take it easy. B. It's over there.C. This way, please.D. That's fine.3、A. Very good. B. Not yet.C. That's nice.D. It's far away.4、A. Take your time. B. Yes, here you are.C. Never mind.D. That's too large.5、A. That's important. B. No problem.C. Yes, very much.D. No, thanks.Section BDirections: 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 two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices markedA.,B.,C. andD. given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.6、A. Get off the bus. B. Book a ticket.C. Take a taxi.D. Buy a newspaper.7、A. It is comfortable. B. It is far away.C. It is large.D. It is expensive.8、A. Help the man. B. Sell a product.C. Make a plan.D. Write a report.9、A. He has lost his key. B. He'll repair the bicycle.C. The woman can use the bicycle.D. The woman should return the key.10、A. Go to a party. B. Stay at home.C. Stay for dinner.D. Go shopping.Section CDirections: 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 three times. During the second reading, 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. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.Hi, I'm Brian Smith. Now I'll 11 some ideas with you for using a kindof new software. The software is designed and made by our company. It can help you to 12 the average salary for your job type.The software can be found online. Whether you 13 a new job, or moving to another area, it can be a 14 tool to get the necessary information.I hope you will find the software helpful when you check out your salary. For more information, 15 to check us out online or email us.Part ⅡVocabulary and StructureDirections: 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 ADirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices markedA.,B.,C. andD.. You should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16、 Think over our proposal and let me know whether you agree ______ it.A. forB. inC. withD. at17、 Could you please ______ why you can't come to attend the meeting?A. explainB. understandC. giveD. reach18、 It is a fact ______ most deaths from lung cancer are caused by smoking.A. thatB. howC. whatD. which19、 The manager's reply ______ that he was not really interested in the project.A. offeredB. showedC. advisedD. described20、 She didn't tell the reason ______ she was absent from the important lecture.A. whatB. whichC. howD. why21、 It was once a difficult time, but in the end everything ______ all right.A. turned outB. put upC. carried awayD. gave in22、 You can fly to London this evening ______ you don't mind changing the flight in Paris.A. untilB. ifC. whereD. before23、 Food, clothing and shelter are the ______ needs for all of us.A. carefulB. attractiveC. strangeD. basic24、 I feel it is my responsibility ______ you of our decision.A. informB. to informC. informingD. informed25、 The staff members were asked to arrive a few minutes earlier before the meeting ______.A. will startB. startsC. startedD. would startSection BDirections: There are also 10 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.26、 They are now looking for a new way of (treat) ______ the rare disease.27、 I was (deep) ______ moved by what my boss had done for me.28、 If you want to achieve your goal, you have to work (hard) ______ than ever before.29、 Our company has bought two pieces of (equip) ______ for the lab.30、 Up till now, he (work) ______ on software design for 10 years.31、 They're looking for an (experience) ______ manager to further improvethe overseas business.32、 The tour guide marked some places of interest on the map for us (visit) ______.33、 I wonder whether there is any (different) ______ between these two projects.34、 They didn't follow the new rules (make) ______ by the company.35、 A water power station (build) ______ in the area several years ago.Part ⅢReading ComprehensionDirections: 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 1So, you love the Internet. It's a great place to find information or go shopping. It's fun, but do you spend a lot of time online? Experts say 6% of Internet users are Internet addicts(上瘾的人)—they are always online. "Internet addicts are often young people," says one expert, "and they usually have problems with family, friends, work, and school. "Go through the following check list. If you answer yes to all these questions, maybe you are an Interned addict.1. Do you spend a lot of time on theInternet? □Yes □No2. Do you think or talk about the Internet all thetime? □Yes □No3. Are all your friends "Internetfriends"? □Yes □No4. Is the Internet your onlyhobby? □Yes □No5. Do you ever miss appointments(约会)because you areonline? □Yes □NoSo, what do you do if you think you are an addict? Go to an advice service. Where is it? On the Internet, of course!36、 According to the first paragraph, people find the Internet a great place to ______.A. become addictedB. get informationC. make moneyD. do office work37、 Those who are always online are called ______.A. Internet usersB. Internet expertsC. Internet addictsD. Internet providers38、 According to one expert, Internet addicts are often young people who usually ______.A. enjoy a lot of hobbiesB. suffer from poor healthC. have problems with life and workD. take thorough medical examinations39、 If you want to find out whether you are an Internet addict, you are advised to ______.A. go through the check list providedB. take a special training courseC. ask a friend about itD. go to see a doctor40、 This passage is mainly about ______.A. the use of the InternetB. the types of Internet addictsC. the advantages of the InternetD. the signs of an Internet addict Task 2Things you should know about your library cardLibrary cards·Cards are free to all library users.·Cards are renewed annually.·Your library card enables you to register at other public libraries across the city.Responsibility·Users are responsible for returning all materials borrowed on their card by the date due (到期的) and for any charges on items that are overdue, lost or damaged.·Please report your lost card immediately. Items borrowed on the card are still your responsibility.·Charges for lost or damaged materials are based on the cost and include handling fees.Renewals(续借)·Most items can be renewed twice unless someone has requested them.·There are no renewals on DVDs, videos, or CD-Roms.Fines·Borrowing is free if materials are returned by the due date. If your materials are returned late, fines (罚款) are charged:—30 cents per day for most adult items—10 cents per day for most junior materials—$1 per day for adult DVDs—50 cents for junior DVDs.41、 According to the passage, the library card can be registered at ______.A. the library only in your neighborhoodB. other public libraries in the cityC. college libraries onlyD. all online libraries42、 Users are required to pay charges on items that are ______.A. dueB. renewedC. damagedD. borrowed43、 If you have lost your library card, you ______.A. are still responsible for the items borrowed on that cardB. have only to pay the cost of the items borrowedC. cannot get a new card from the same libraryD. don't need to pay the handling fees44、 According to the passage, you can renew most of the items you borrowed ______.A. once onlyB. three timesC. twice at mostD. as often as you like45、 If you don't return the materials by the due date you will be ______.A. charged one dollar per dayB. requested to return the cardC. informed by an emailD. charged a fineTask 3The late-night bus is back! Beginning Thursday, September 30, late-night traffic service is back! Available to all community members, the three late-night bus lines provide service to most of the community. This safe, low cost and convenient traffic service can provide rides to and from work, movies, shopping, or for evening pastimes(娱乐消遣). Service operates on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 8:45 p.m. to 2:45 a.m. from September 30 to June 11, 2012, except for Oregon State University winter holiday. Thelast buses leave downtown starting at 1:45 a.m. Come on board!Get current information on traffic-related events at our website(网址) or call 541-766-6998. Pick up the map and schedule on all buses, at Corvallis and Philomath City Halls, the public Library, the Oregon State University Bookstore, and Snell Hall.Late-night Bus ServiceTotal number of bus lines provided: 46Features of the service: safe, 47 , and convenientTime of service operation: Thursday, Friday and 48 nights, from September 30 to June 11, 2012 Time of last buses leaving downtown: at 49Way of contact: visit the website or call 50Task 4A—Position B—DepartmentC—Type of Leave D—Sick LeaveE—Private Affair Leave F—Reason for LeaveG—Attach Medical Record H—No Medical RecordI—Paid Holiday J—Annual LeaveK—Leaving Time L—Signature of EmployeeM—Checking Result N—AgreeO—Deny P—Approved byQ—Remark51、 ( )同意 ( )带薪假期52、 ( )请假事由 ( )审核结果53、 ( )部门 ( )请假时间54、 ( )职位 ( )请假类别55、 ( )病假 ( )年假Task 5You can get free, fair and expert advice about making your home more energy efficient from your local Energy Saving Trust advice centre.As they are experts in energy saving, they will be able to advise you on which energy saving measures are most suitable to your home. Our experts: ·Have good knowledge of your area and understand the local housing conditions—for example, they can help you find out whether or not your house has cavity walls (空心墙).·Can advise you on any grants(拨款) and offers that may be available to help towards the cost of restructuring measures.·Know your local labour market and so can recommend suitable qualified workers.·Have experience of helping people like you take effective energy saving actions, from the start of the process to the end.56、 What advice is given by the Energy Saving Trust advice centre? Expert advice about making our home______.57、 What measures can the experts in the centre propose? The measures that are______to your home.58、 What else can the experts do for you? Give advice on the grants and offers towards the cost of______.59、 Why Can the experts recommend suitable qualified workers? Because they are familiar with your local______.60、 What experience have the experts got? Helping people take effective______. Part ⅣTranslationDirections: This part, numbered 61 to 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (No. 61 to No. 64) is followed by four choices of suggested translation markedA.,B.,C. andD.. Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph(NO. 65)in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61、 Customers from various countries are warmly welcome to establish and develop business contacts in China.A. 在各国的中国客商都能适应当地的风俗习惯。

11级期末考试试题样板哈尔滨理⼯⼤学荣成学院Array 2012－2013学年第⼀学期末考试样题考试科⽬：⼤学英语3考试时间：100分钟试卷总分：100分考试班级：11级专科Part I Listening Comprehension (20%)Section A Short Conversations (10×1′=10′) 听⼒课本Unit 1-7testing your ears Task 1Directions:You will hear 10 short conversations. After each conversation, there will be a question. The conversations and questions will be spoken only once.1. A. I like it very much. B. I’m sorry.C. Work.D. I’m going home.2. A. It’s easy. B. No, I don’t.C. Yes, I am.D. I’m a nurse.3. A. I want to do well in it. B. I’m not feeling well.C. I don’t like it.D. I’m tired.4. A. We all like him. B. He is the oldest among us.C. He works the hardest of all.D. He gets up early.5. A. Because I enjoy study. B. Because I like being with children.C. Because I love all the teachers.D. Because I do well in English.6……10.Section B Passage (5×1′=5′) 听⼒课本testing your ears Task 4 Directions: You will hear a passage. After the passage you will hear five questions. The passage and the questions will be spoken only once.11. A. Because the e-mail address is wrong. B. Because she hasn’t prepared the letter wellC. Because nobody told her to do it.D. Because she couldn’t get on-line.12. A. Business information. B. If a number is busy.C. Phone numbers of some businesses.D. Where the business is.13. A. He doesn’t care about the result. B. He doesn’t want to cause trouble.C. He prefers to find out by himself.D. He wants to know about the result.14. A. V olleyball. B. Ping-pong.C. Tennis.D. Football.15. A. For two hours. B. For two hours and a half.C. For three hours.D. For three hours and a half.Section C Dictation (5×1′=5′) 注意：此部分试题请在答题纸上作答。

2012年6月浙江省大学英语三级考试真题参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension Section A 1-5 D B C C A 6-10 C B C B D Section B 11-15 C A C B C 16-20 B C A B C Section C 21. education 22. curious 23. living 24. museums 25. historical 26. vivid 27.attitudes 28. What about the tourist who goes to Hong Kong? 29.seeing and feeling the lack of space 30. The tourist to Hong Kong will never forget the contrasts Part II Reading Comprehension 31-35 C C B D D 36-40 D B B C B 41-45 D A B A C 46-50 B G C I K 51-55 N A L D F Part III Integrated Reading 56-60 C C A A D 61-65 B C B C C 66-70 B B B A B 71-75C D A C A 76. The earth's magnetic field 77. iron-containing cell 78. Internal compass 79. Fly 80. Gerta Fleissner Part IV Writing Sample:Sports and MeAlmost pepole likes sports. Men and women, girls and boys, young and old, the people in China and the people in the other countries enjoy sports. Sports can help people people keep keep keep healthy, healthy, healthy, change change change people's people's people's characters, characters, characters, make make make people people people more more more beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, help help people live happily.  People People in in in different different different places places places like like like different different different sports. sports. sports. Those Those Those living living living near near near the the the sea sea sea like like swimming, while those living near the mountains like climbing. I live among the tall buildings.Let's talk about my sports. I have no favourite sports. I don't like swimming, because I cannot swim. I don't like running, because it takes me too tired. Maybe I like volleyball, because I can play it. When I was a student in high school, I played volleyball with my classmates. That was great fun! But it is not my favourite sports. Perhaps some people think I'm a lazy woman and maybe so fat. Haha, I'm really lazy, but not fat. Every holiday, I like to stay at home. I will watch TV , go sleeping, read magzines, drink tea. This is my lazy life. I enjoy it very much. 。

《大学英语III》期末考试及补考试卷题型说明
1.总体出题原则：基于课本内容，高于课本知识，要求学生熟悉课
文内容，把握课本知识要点。

2.题型：一共有四个大题
Part I Writing (15分): 三段式作文，120-150词。

Part II Listening（35分）：期末试卷听力题型与新四级听力题型一致，难度低于四级，具体分布为3段英语新闻（7个问题）, 出自听力集训十套题; 2个长对话（8个问题）, 出自历年真题; 3篇短文（10个问题）, 出自新视野大学英语视听说III课本，选择题共25个, 25分。

Part III Reading Comprehension (35 分)：
(1)一篇完型填空（选择题，每题0.5分），出题范围为：1,3,5,8,10
单元课文Text A的部分段落的改编；
(2)三篇阅读理解，每篇五个题目（每题2分）：两篇来自课外，
一篇来自课本上的Test yourself。

（本部分补考时因时间少于期末考试时间，故补考试卷只有两篇阅读，一篇来自课外，一篇来自课本上的Test yourself；所空出的10分分别加到了作文和翻译上各5分）
Part IV Translation (15分): 段落翻译。

题目由课文1,3,5,8,10单元中Text A中的部分段落改编而成。

浙江省大学英语三级考试真题2012Title: Analysis of the 2012 Zhejiang College English Test Band 3The Zhejiang College English Test Band 3, conducted in December 2012, served as a comprehensive assessment of students' English proficiency in the province. This exam not only tested their linguistic knowledge but also evaluated their ability to apply that knowledge inpractical scenarios. Given the significance of this exam in the academic career of many students, it's imperative to delve deeper into its structure, content, and requirements. Firstly, the exam structure was designed to comprehensively assess various language skills. Ittypically consisted of multiple sections, each targeting a specific aspect of English proficiency. For instance, the listening comprehension section tested students' ability to understand spoken English in different contexts. The reading comprehension section challenged their understanding of written English, while the writing section gauged their ability to express ideas coherently in written form.Secondly, the content of the exam reflected a balance between practicality and academic rigor. The listening materials often included real-life conversations and academic lectures, requiring students to demonstrate their ability to comprehend both informal and formal language. Similarly, the reading passages were diverse, ranging from news articles to academic essays, testing students' comprehension skills across different genres.Moreover, the writing section emphasized theapplication of language skills. Students were typically asked to write on topics related to social, cultural, or daily life scenarios. This not only tested their ability to organize and express ideas in English but also requiredthem to demonstrate a certain level of critical thinking.The requirements for this exam were also quite rigorous. Students were expected to demonstrate a high level offluency and accuracy in their language use. They were also required to adhere to strict formatting and structural guidelines in the writing section. This ensured that their responses were not only linguistically proficient but also met the standards of academic writing.In conclusion, the 2012 Zhejiang College English Test Band 3 was a comprehensive and rigorous assessment of students' English proficiency. It effectively tested their language skills across multiple dimensions and required them to demonstrate a high level of linguistic fluency and accuracy. The exam not only served as a benchmark for students' current level of English proficiency but also provided valuable insights into their areas of improvement. The importance of this exam lies in its ability to prepare students for future academic and professional challenges. By assessing their English proficiency, it helps them identify their strengths and weaknesses and take necessary steps to improve. Additionally, the exam also serves as a gateway to higher education and professional opportunities, making it an essential milestone in the academic journey of many students.In summary, the 2012 Zhejiang College English Test Band 3 was a comprehensive and challenging exam that effectively tested students' English proficiency. It provided valuable insights into their language skills and served as a crucialstepping stone in their academic and professional development.。

湖北警官学院2011—2012学年度第二学期《大学英语》课程考试试卷（A）（将答案一律写在答题纸上并写明题号，否则试卷无效）2011级本科各专业PartⅠWriting （共15分）Directions: For this part, you are required to write a short essay on the topic of How to Stay Healthy. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:How to Stay Healthy1.保持健康非常重要。

2.健康不仅指身体健康……3.为了保持健康，我们应该……PartⅡ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (共10题，每题1分，共10分) Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.The History of JewelryRhinestones have a glittering past. Originally rhinestones were referred to Czechoslovakian or Bohemian glass dating as far back as the 13th century in Bohemia and the Czech Republic. Both places have a history steeped in beautiful hand blown glass as well as molded and cut glass.By 1918 glass was no longer limited to functional items. Czechoslovakian glass began to make its appearance in dazzling and brilliant jewelry. This Czech glass became known as rhinestones.Rhinestones were manmade gems from highly refined glass. By using various metals the glass was colored to the desired shade. It was then pressed into molds. Each stone was then ground and polished by machine, resulting in a brilliant glass stone. Often the stones were foiled on the back which increased their brilliance.Today, the same refining process is still used. You will often hear rhinestones referred to as paste. Originally paste was referred to a glass stone that was made of ground glass which was molded and then melted, producing an opaque dense glass frosted stone. Paste had many air bubbles and swirl marks. The high lead content glass was then polished and faceted, and set on either copper or silver resulting in a brilliant stone. Today the term “paste”usually refers to rhinestones. In Europe rhinestones are often referred to as paste, strass, and diamante.Austria is another area with a history in rhinestone production. In 1891 Daniel Swarovski created a new glass cutting machine which quite literally revolutionized the jewelry business. This machine could cut faceted glass, producing finely finished product in a very short time. Prior to this invention it would take a very long time for each stone to be cut by hand and finished. Swarovski’s background in glass making, combined with his glass cutting machine soon found him producing rhinestones with a lead content of over 30%. The brilliance of these rhinestones was superior to anything seen on the market. Swarovski wasn’t content with his invention and the best rhinestones ever seen. His next invention was once again transforming to the jewelry industry. He created a vacuum plating for the backs of the stones with silver and gold, reducing the need forhand labor. Still today Swarovski rhinestones are recognized as the highest quality in the industry. Over 80% of rhinestone jewelry manufactured in America use Swarovski rhinestones.Rhinestones have played an important role in costume jewelry for hundreds of years. It is used to enhance and decorate the costumes, and sometimes rhinestones will provide the entire design. During the Victorian period common design patterns for jewelry included snakes, flowers, and hands most often adorned with rhinestones.The 1890s were a time for extravagant jewelry heavily with rhinestones. As time moved forward designs became simpler with figural shapes once again making their fashion statement. However this time they were small and more elegant with small rhinestone decorations.During the Edwardian period extravagance had made a comeback with diamonds and pearls being the focal point. Once again rhinestones were in heavy use, often used to imitate the real thing.During the 1920s fashions were rapidly changing. Dresses had gone from tight, fitted to a looser, more comfortable style. Two distinct styles occurred during this ear --- the feminine style and the androgynous style (having both female and male characteristics). Jewelry from the 1920s drew on the art decoration period. The majority of rhinestone jewelry was made with clear rhinestones.As the 1920s moved jewelry once again became bolder. Dramatic color was in style. Designer Coco Chanel was an integral figure in setting the stage for jewelry of this era.During the 1930s, during the Depression, labor-intensive fashion was no longer feasible. While the world in chaos, jewelry represented an affordable comfort to many women. Inexpensive costume jewelry could be used to revitalize an old outfit. The industry began to produce bright colored enamel pieces decorated with rhinestones. Dogs, birds, or cats with a rhinestone eye were commonplace.The jewelry during 1940s once again became big and bold with rhinestones being produced in every imaginable color, large stones set on large bold setting was the norm.By the 1950s there were two very distinct looks --- elegant and sophisticated for the more mature woman, and casual and fun for the younger woman. The 1950s saw jewelry that were made completely from rhinestones. For the younger woman were flirty prices, for the older woman sophisticated elegance. Whole sets of rhinestones jewelry became extremely popular.In 1953 the aurora borealis rhinestone was introduced to the market with its fabulous array of color. It was an instant hit.By 1906s women were wearing very functional clothing. By the late 1960s the hippie fashions were extremely popular with their roots tied to Mother Nature. Tie dyed shirts, long flowing skirts, frayed jeans were everywhere. This generation had no interest in rhinestone jewelry.By the mid 1970s, the punk look had been born and the rhinestone was revitalized. It was the disco movement brought the rhinestone back to center stage. The disco movement turned into the club movement during the 1980s and rhinestone jewelry continued to gain popularity.Since the 1970s rhinestones have remained main stream in the jewelry world. They continue to gain popularity and today there is a style to suit almost every one’s needs. There is rhinestone jewelry which is perfect for a bride, rhinestone jewelry for a prom girl, rhinestone jewelry for the young and fun crowd, the business woman, the sophisticated woman, and the mature woman. Beautiful pieces of rhinestone jewelry adorn almost every woman’s accessories.If trends are an indication of the rhinestones future, it appears to have a brilliant healthy life ahead of it. Pleasing for most women with a fashion sense who instantly recognize the value and beauty of rhinestones!1. Czech glass became known as rhinestones when it was used for _____.A) manmade jewelry B) industrial purposeC) making tableware D) decorating house2. In Europe, rhinestones are also called _____.A) foil B) swirl C) paste D) facet3. Daniel Swarovski was soon able to produce rhinestones which contain more than 30 percent of _____.A) copper B) iron C) bronze D) lead4. The need for hand labor could be reduced, for Swarovski created a _____.A) cutting machine B) faceting machine C) vacuum plating D) vacuum casting5. Snakes decorated with rhinestones were a common design pattern during _____.A) the Edwardian period B) the Victorian periodC) the Elizabethan period D) the Georgian period6. The androgynous style involved features of _____.A) the aristocrats B) both men and womenC) the professionals D) the working women7. What was in style in the 1920s?A) Tight dress. B) Oversized outfit. C) Dramatic color. D) Light shade.8. Dogs, birds, or cats with a rhinestone eye were in fashion during _______.9. _______________ couldn’t appeal to the hippie generation.10. The club movement during the 1980s evolved from ____________.Part ⅢListening Comprehension （共35题，每题1分或0.5分，共30分）Section A （共15题，每题1分，共15分）Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions 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.11. A) Foreigners remember what old China was like.B) China is visited by many foreign friends every year.C) Foreigners like to know what makes China change a lot.D) Great changes have taken place in China.12. A) The woman told Fred to meet them at 6.B) The woman told the roommate to give Fred the message。