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College English Test Band Three (One)

Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks, 30 minutes) Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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 write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.

1. A) In the kitchen. B) In the laundry.

C) In the department store. D) In the railway station. 2. A) It's uncomfortable. B) It's modem.

C) It's expensive. D) It's near his workplace.

3. A) A shop assistant. B) A porter. C) A waitress. D) A fashion designer. 4. A) She is competent at work. B) She is sociable. C) She is curious. D) She is pretty.

5. A) 73.86 pounds. B) 98.95 pounds.

C) 88.86 pounds. D) 120.95 pounds.

6. A) He should consume less salt. B) He should eat less fatty foods. C) He should add more protein products to his diet. D) He should leave his diet unchanged.

7. A) The woman's parents are on the same trip with her. B) The woman enjoys traveling to different countries. C) The woman is visiting the country where she was bom. D) The woman is visiting her parents in another country.

8. A) 10:30 p.m. B) 11:00 p.m. C) 11:30 p.m. D)12:00 p.m.

9. A) The man can't use her electronic dictionary. B) The man should buy new batteries himself.

C) The electronic dictionary has run out of battery. D) The man turns off the electronic dictionary while not in use. 10. A) She was asked to repair the tap in the bathroom.

B) She encountered a serious flood on the way home. C) She met with a traffic jam when driving home. D) She was cleaning the bathroom at home. Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. The passage will be read twice 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 write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.

Conversation 1

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the long conversation you have just heard.

11. A) Because Mum does not want one. B) Because he does not like dogs. C) Because it makes a lot of work. D) Because it is too expensive. 12. A) Because Sophie has a bigger house and garden. B) Because Sophie's parents have more time. C) Because Sophie can take him for walks.

D) Because Sophie is more friendly to a puppy.

13. A) They will eat anything. B) They are not friendly. C) They are good-looking. D) They have delicate stomachs.

Passage 2

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) Their family members. B) Newspapers and magazines.

C) Their close friends. D) Their teachers. 15. A) Special training. B) Experience

C) Higher education. D) Their friendly personality. 16. A) She has much experience to share with readers.

B) She is capable of giving advice to readers of different ages.

C) She has begun to offer advice to readers since she was very young. D) Her advice to readers appears occasionally in the Philadelphia Bulle Passages 3

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. A) The Louvre is located in the suburbs of Paris.

B) The Louvre possesses more than 100 different items in its collection .

C) The Louvre has undergone dramatic changes over many centuries. D) The Louvre has the most art rooms in the world.

18. A) Protecting Paris from the Vikings. B) Storing books as a library. C) Keeping art collections. D) Sightseeing on the tower. 19. A) More than 800 years ago. B) In 1624.

C) During the 1500s. D) On November 8,1793. 20. A) King Charles V. B) King Louis III. C) King Henry IV. D) King Louis XIII.

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 21 to 27 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 28 to 30 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

Would you eat a ready meal from the fridge rather than cook from scratch? Have'you been doing Internet shopping rather than going to the stores? What can't you be (21) ________ to do?

A study into how lazy British people are has found more than half of adults are so (22)

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_______ that they'd catch the lift rather than climb two (23) ________ of stairs.

Just over 2,000 people were quizzed by (24) ________ researchers at Nuffield Health. aWhe results were (25) _________.

About one in six people (26) ________ said if their remote control was broken, they would continue watching the same (27)_______rather than get up.

More than one third of those questioned said they would not run to catch a bus. Worryingly, of the 654 respondents with children, 64% said they were often too tired to play with them.

This led the report to conclude that (28) _____ __ . Dr. Sarah Dauncey, medical director of Nuffield Health, said, \jast for their own sake, but for the sake of their families, friends and evidently their pets too.\

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And Scotland's largest city, Glasgow, was shamed as the most indolent city in the UK, with 75% of the respondents admitting they do not get enough exercise, followed closely by

Birmingham and Southampton, both with 67%.

The results pose serious challenges for the National Health Service, (30) _____ __ __. Part II Reading Comprehension (40 marks, 40 minutes) Section A

Directions: There are 3 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 write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Passage One

Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

Alcohol Concern describes itself as the national agency on \it lists \of public policy issues affected by alcohol\certainly managed that yesterday with its recommendation that parents should be accused if they allow their children to drink alcohol at home before they reach 15 years of age.

There was no time for anyone to digest the news before the predictable bad reputation descended on the authors. There were those who complained about the state trying control yet another area of family life: an attack on those parents who sensibly tried to accustom their children to moderate drinking before they could be tempted to binge (饮酒作乐).

Then there were those who sang high praise for Continental cafe culture, where teenagers seem content to drink a single glass of wine all evening, before returning home in complete sobriety (清醒). It was, they argued, our very British preoccupation (迷恋) with alcohol, that led so many young people to over-drinking.

And finally there were., the other lobby (游说) groups, representing the drinks industry, which insisted that accusing parents would not solve the problem. The young drinkers who drank alcohol from noon to night were largely out of control, gathering in parks, and to consume alcohol they had obtained who knows where,

Few can doubt that Britain has a problem with young people and alcohol. If even some.of the figures produced by Alcohol Concern yesterday are correct, far, worse is to come; Drinking by 11-

to 13-year-olds has soared in the past five years.

To give Alcohol Concern its due, it called for much attention to this problem. But as so often with lobbyists, the sensible elements were drowned out by the desire to grab attention. The more reasonable message was lost.

31. Alcohol Concern is a British organization that ________. A) represents the interests of the drinks industry B) involves itself in alcohol abuse C) takes charge of alcohol-related policies

D) aims to protect the rights of British youngsters

32. Some people are against the recommendation of Alcohol Concern because they think that A) drinking is part of British unique culture B) it goes against British people's civil rights

C) implementing it throughout the nation is impossible

D) the government is interfering with family life

33. According to the passage, what contributed to young people's indulging in excessive drinking? A) The availability of alcohol. B) Britain's fascinating cafe Culture. C) British preoccupation with alcohol. D) The family influence.

34. Which of the following does the author think is the biggest trouble? A) Children are too spoiled in Britain.

B) Young drinkers are largely out of control. C) Drinkers addicted to alcohol are getting younger. D) Nothing can be done to stop the current trend.

35. What is the author's overall attitude towards Alcohol Concern? A) Critical. B) Warning. C) Positive. D) Biased. Passage Two

Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

Recently, a couple in New Zealand were forbidden from naming their baby son 4Real. Even though New Zealand has quite liberal rules about naming children, names beginning with a number are not allowed. They decided to call him Superman instead.

In many countries around the world, unusual names for children are becoming more popular, especially since the increasing trend for celebrities (名人) to give their children wacky names. In Britain, you can call a child almost anything you like—the only restrictions on parents relate to offensive words such as swear words.

Some parents choose names which come from popular culture. For example, there have been

six boys trained Gandalf after the character in The Lord of 'the Rings. Equally, names relating to

sport are fairly common—since 1984, 36 children have been called Arsenal after the football team. '

Other parents like to make up names, or combine names to make their own unique version, a method demonstrated by Jordan, the British model, who recently invented the name Tiaamii for her daughter by combining the names Thea and Amy (the two grandmothers). She was quoted as saying that the accent and double letters were added to make the name “more exotic (奇异的)”.

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Other countries have much stricter rules when it comes to naming children. Countries including Japan, Denmark, Spain, Germany and Argentina have an approved list of names from which parents must choose. In China, there are some rules about what you may call a child—no foreign letters or symbols are allowed. As a result a couple were recently banned from calling their baby @.

In Britain, some names which were previously thought of as old-fashioned have become more popular again, such as Maisie or Ella for a girl, or Alfie or Noah for a boy. But the most popular names are not the wacky ones. The top names are fairly traditional—Jack, Charlie and Thomas for boys and Grace, Ruby and Jessica for girls. 36. Which of the following can be inferred from the first paragraph?

A) Traditional names are losing their popularity in New Zealand. B) New Zealand has very strict restrictions on name-giving. C) Parents were more interested in popular names in movies.

D) Names beginning with a number are unacceptable by rule. 37. The word \

A) humorous B) odd C) traditional D) popular 38. Which of the following names may be forbidden in England?

A) Maisie. B) Gandalf. C)@Dotcom. D)Damn.

39. What rule do Danish parents obey in naming their children?

A) Selecting a name from a standard list. B) Making up names by themselves. C) Choosing names from popular culture. D) Naming their children after characters in literary works. , 40. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A) Names in Popular Culture. B) Causes of Exotic Names. C) Unusual Names. D) The Importance of Names.

Passage Three

Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage:

The Internet has become an indispensable part of life for many children and young people nowadays. Yet risks abound. Children must be protected from dangerous content, whether it's pornography (色情描写) or descriptions of violence, says Axel Kossel from the Hanover-based c't magazine. Software is capable of handling a portion of that effort. But ultimately parents need to be involved.

Parents with limited Internet experience may be tempted to simply ban their children from using the Internet altogether. Neither educators nor online security experts consider this a good solution. It is important and proper to provide children with a chance to gain experience in working with media by using the Internet.

The objective is to prevent the child from viewing unsuitable content. One option is programs like SafetyKid that work with so-called white lists. These allow children to enter only the addresses for pages that they are clearly permitted to use, KosseF explains. This' shielding tactic (策略) is only suitable for very young children.

Programs built around blacklists sniff out violent or pornographic sites and block them.

Although the lists are constantly updated, they still have weaknesses. \since thousands of new sites appear every day,\

There is also free parental control software available on the Internet. However, no program works absolutely reliably, Axel Kossel says. To some extent that is because many children are more experienced about the Internet than their parents. That allows them to find relatively easy ways around the software barriers.

\ou shouldn't rely on software alone,\experts instead recommend setting up a \

41. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A) Parents with limited Internet experience may stop their children from watching programs or

DVDs on a computer.

B) Educators and online security experts think that preventing children from using the Internet

is a good solution.

C) Parental control software is so expensive that most families can't afford it.

D) Programs can't block all violent and pornographic content due to the appearance of new sites every day.

42. The phrase \

A)find out B) figure out C) log out D)get rid of 43. It is implied in Para. 5 that _______ .

A) parents often ask their children for advice on how to use computer B) children often find it easy to filter out important data on the mteme C) children may prefer to use programs like SafetyKid

D) many children have more knowledge about the Internet than their parents 44. The objective of setting up \

A) ban their children from using the Internet B) allow parents to monitor what websites their children are visiting C) keep programs built around blacklists constantly updated D) make it easier to install software

45. Which of the following is the best title for this passage?

A) Internet Everywhere B) Internet Safety Is a Top Priority. C) No Chance for Bad Sites: Parental Control Software. D) The Importance of SafetyKid Program. Section B

Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please write the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.

The celebration of Veterans Day is held on November 11th every year in the US. This day is set aside to 46 and remember the military men and women who have 47 America, in any war and during peacetime.

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Veterans Day was first called Armistice Day. Armistice Day 48 the end of World War I. World War I was fought from 1914—1918. Thirty-five countries fought in World War I. An armistice (休战条约) was 49 on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, and this meant the war was over. Many countries were very 50 to hear that the war was over and that their soldiers would be coming home.

An unidentified American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on a hillside 51 the Potomac River at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1921. His grave is called the \Unknown Soldier\also buried in their own countries, to give special 52 to the end of the war. In 1954, the US Congress 53 the name of the day from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. The 54 of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is where the US government holds its 55 Veterans Day ceremonies. Ceremonies are also held in many schools and churches on Veterans Day.

A. overlooking B. changed C. signed D. represented E. site F. transferred G. delighted H. served I. anxious J. recognition K. annual L. sacrificed M. honor N. signaled O. agreed

Part III Integrated Testing (15 marks, 20 minutes) Section A

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 write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Portant

One of the most commonly-held beliefs regarding health and nutrition in the UK. has been found to be untrue, according to a new scientific study

For many years, British people have been 56 to eat at least \—that is five items of fruit or vegetables every day 57 improve their health and 58 the likelihood of illness, 59 cancer.

The recommendation was first 60 in 1990 by the World Health Organization which said that the \慢性的) diseases.

62 the advice has been a mainstay (支柱) of public health policies in many; developed countries, such as the UK, 63 the population eats a high 64 of junk food.

Many health campaigns have 65 the advice, and indeed much food packaging in Britain states how the 66 will constitute part of your five-a-day.

67 , a study of 500,000 Europeans from 10 different countries refutes (驳斥) the commonly-believed 68 that up to 50% of cancers should be prevented by 69 the public's consumption of fruit and vegetables.

Instead, the study, which is 70 by researchers from a well-respected New York medical school, 71 that only 2.5% of cancers could be avoided by eating more fruit and vegetables.

It seems that the 72 to avoiding cancers is to have an overall healthy lifestyle 73 includes not smoking or drinking a lot of alcohol, taking exercise and avoiding obesity (肥胖症).

But medical experts have spoken out to 74 people that diet is an important factor in staying

healthy, and that even a 2.5% reduction 75 cancers is still a positive step. 56. A) compelled B) recommended C) proposed D) required 57. A) in order to B) such that C) as to D) so that 58. A) decline B) undermine C) destory D) reduce 59. A) in essence B) in total C) in particular D) in depth 60. A) put across B) put down C) put forward D) put up 61. A) prevent B) check C) escape D) avoid 62. A) for the time B) At present C) Little by little D) Since then 63. A) where B) when C) that D) which 64. A) division B) proportion C) component D) section 65. A) mentioned B) declared C) promoted D) reflected 66. A) materials B) contents C) supplies D) resources 67. A) Similarly B) Though C) Therefore D) However 68. A) goal B) method C) plan D) suggestion 69. A)lessening B) declared C) increasing D) rising 70. A) led B) guided C) managed D) introduced 71. A) estimates B) adopts C) ensures D)approves 72. A) aim B) key C) objective D) way 73. A) what B) this C) which D) it 74. A) recall B)propose C) arouse D)remind 75. A) in B) on C) to D) of

Section B

Short Answer Questions

Directions: In this part there is a short passage followed by five questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements with no more than 10 words.

Please write your answers on Answer Sheet.

Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, was from a wealthy, well-known family. As a child, he attended private school, had private tutors, and traveled with his parents to Europe. He attended Harvard University, and afterward studied law. At age 39 Roosevelt suddenly developed polio (骨髓灰质炎), a disease that left him without the full use of his legs for the rest of his life. Even through the worst of his illness, however, he continued his life in politics. In 1924 he appeared at the Democratic National Convention to nominate (提名) Al Smith for president, and eight years after that he himself was nominated for the same office. Roosevelt was elected to the presidency during the Great Depression of the 1930s, at a time when more than 5,000 banks had failed and thousands of people were out of work. Roosevelt took action. First he declared a bank holiday that closed all the banks so that no more could fail; then he reopened the banks little by little with government support. Roosevelt believed in using the full power of government to help what he called the \people\And it was these workers, the wage earners who felt the strongest liking towards Roosevelt. There were others, however, who felt that Roosevelt's policies were destroying the American system of government, and they opposed him in

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the same intense way that others admired him.

In 1940 the Democrats nominated Roosevelt for an unprecedented (史无前例) third term. No president in American history had ever served three terms, but Roosevelt felt an obligation not to quit while the United States' entry into World War II was looming in the future. He accepted the nomination and went on to an easy victory. 76. Because of polio, Roosevelt ____.

77. Why were thousands of American people out of work in the 1930s? 78. What kind of people admired Roosevelt intensely?

79. Americans opposed Roosevelt because they thought that _______. 80. What was the result of Roosevelt's third term? Part IV Writing (15 marks, 30 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an application letter. You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:

假如你是一名在校大学生，打算在暑假打工，请写一封求职信，内容可以包括你想申请的职位、你的资历以及兴趣爱好。

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