2017年三级12月英语考试真题及答案
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2017年三级12月英语考试真题及答案
2017 Level 3 December English Exam Questions and
Answers
Part I: Vocabulary and Structure (10 points)
Directions: There are 10 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 and mark your
answer on the Answer Sheet.
1. When we arrived in London, it _______ for a couple of days.
A. had been raining
B. rains
C. rained
D. was raining
2. The news that he failed in the exam _______ him
completely.
A. depressed
B. depressed on
C. depressed to D. depressed at
3. The police are _______ an investigation into the murder of a
local businessman.
A. carrying
B. making
C. doing
D. taking
4. She _______ too far away from her children to see them
very often.
A. remains
B. lives
C. stays
D. resides
5. I'd certainly recommend Dr. Martin. I've been _______ him
for five years and I won't change now.
A. at
B. with
C. to D. for
6. Complaints were received _______ the noise made by the
student.
A. about
B. on
C. up
D. with
7. Her business has been _______ by the recent economic
downturn.
A. hit
B. knocked
C. struck
D. slapped
8. A lot of people are out of work, and there's no prospect of
things getting _______.
A. well
B. better
C. stronger D. improved
9. Only a few made it to the top while _______ fell by the
wayside.
A. another
B. others
C. the other
D. one
10. I'd rather you _______ to Tim first before making a
decision.
A. talk
B. talked
C. talking
D. will talk
Part II: Reading Comprehension (40 points)
Directions: There are 4 reading passages in this part. Each
passage is followed by some questions. For each question there
are four possible answers marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best
answer to each question and mark your answer on the Answer
Sheet. Passage 1
Global Warming
Global warming is the increase of Earth's average surface
temperature due to greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide
emissions from burning fossil fuels or deforestation, which trap
heat that would otherwise escape from Earth. This is a type of
greenhouse effect. Global warming is driving climate change, as
temperatures rise, weather patterns are changing and making
places too hot or too dry for many living things.
Question 1: What is the main cause of global warming?
A. Deforestation
B. Industrial revolution
C. Greenhouse gases
D. Natural disasters
Question 2: What effect does global warming have on the
environment?
A. It leads to an increase in biodiversity.
B. It makes places cooler and wetter.
C. It causes flowers to grow faster. D. It results in too hot or too dry conditions for living things.
Passage 2
The Importance of Reading
Reading is an important skill that benefits people in various
aspects of their lives. It is a form of entertainment as well as a
means to acquire knowledge and information. Reading helps to
improve memory and concentration, expands vocabulary, and
enhances critical thinking skills. People who read regularly tend
to have better writing skills and are more informed about the
world around them.
Question 3: What is one benefit of reading mentioned in the
passage?
A. It decreases memory function.
B. It increases critical thinking skills.
C. It reduces concentration.
D. It limits vocabulary growth.
Question 4: According to the passage, what is one way in
which reading improves people's lives?
A. It helps with weight loss. B. It enhances critical thinking skills.
C. It causes memory loss.
D. It makes people less informed.
Part III: Error Identification (10 points)
Directions: In this part, there are 10 sentences. Each sentence
has four underlined words or phrases. Identify the one that
needs to be changed to make the sentence correct, and mark it
on the Answer Sheet.
1. I never thought about buying a new car until last week.
A B C D
2. She said that she has bought the book.
A B C D
3. The boy was standing at the corner and begged for
money.
A B C D
4. My neighbor told me that he hasn't had a vacation for ten
years.
A B C D
