2024年4月25日发(作者：丹华采)
2006．12山东省高职高专英语能力考试（三级）
Part I: Listening Comprehension (15%)
Section A: (5%). Reading materials once.
1. A. He wants soda just like the first one.
B. He likes the first soda better than the second.
C. He would like the second soda.
D. He hasn’t yet drunk any soda.
2. A. Joan should first decide on the car she likes the most.
B. Joan should test drive a few cars first.
C. Joan shouldn’t decide right now.
D. Joan should make a decision before test driving.
3. A. He doesn’t want to take a final exam.
B. He wants to join the club.
C. He likes to complain.
D. His arms and legs are in pain.
4. A. She wants to know where she can buy a watch.
B. Se wants the man to buy the watch for her.
C. She thinks the man should play more sports.
D. She is recommending a kind of watch to buy.
5. A. The man should buy the recorder by mail.
B. The man should run around the town.
C. The man should give up.
D. The man should sell the recorder.
Section B: (5%). Reading materials twice.
Conversation 1
6. A. At the woman’s home.
B. In an agency.
C. At the booking office of the airport.
D. At the reception desk of a hotel.
7. A. The woman should stay in the hotel for another day.
B. The woman should leave the hotel at 2 pm.
C. The woman should leave the hotel a bit earlier in case of traffic jams.
D. The woman should leave the hotel 90 minutes before her flight.
Conversation 2
8. A. He is not accustomed to the weather and food in the country.
B. He isn’t very well.
C. He has some trouble in his study.
D. He feels lonely living in Britain.
9. A. Because he seldom goes out.
B. Because he is busy studying.
C. Because English people seldom go out.
D. Because he lives in a place where there are few English people.
10. A. Peter’s English is too poor. B. He never speaks first.
C. He often asks stupid questions. D. English people hate to be talked to.
Section C: (5%). Reading material three times.
About 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with water, but only a little percentage of water is 11.
life on the earth entirely depends on water. It is a fact that man can live without food for days, but
without water he will 12 die soon.
Water serves us in so many useful ways. The rivers, lakes and seas provide much of our food such
as fish and prawns. Men have built boats and ships to enable them to travel on water, today cargo
and 13 ships can travel around the world.
In 14 parts of the world where there is not much rain, water is led from rivers and lakes to water
crops. In many parts of these dry regions, 15 is difficult unless there is enough water.
But too much water in the form of floods can bring disaster to man. Floods, which result from
heavy rains, are very common in many parts of the world. Each year thousands of people die by
huge damage is done by floodwaters.
11. A. drinking B. drinkable C. drinker D. drink
12. A. certainly B. surprisingly C. certain D. surprised
13. A. passing B. passer C. passenger D. passengers
14. A. trial B. trier C. dry D. drier
15. A. farmers B. farming C. farmer D. farms
Part II: Vocabulary and Structure (20%)
16. I'll give the book to __ needs it most.
A. those B. themselves C. whoever D. any those
17. No longer __ to waste our time.
A. we can afford B. can we afford C. do we can afford D. could we afford
18. One of the most important problems is how to __ students' interest in learning English
A. arouse B. rise C. arise D. raise
19. We are busy reviewing our lessons because the final examination is __.
A. at the corner B. in the corner C. round the corner D. on the corner
20. It was difficult to guess what her __ to the news could be.
A. impression B. comment C. reaction D. opinion
21. If the water is heated, the particles move more quickly, __ with what I have said.
A. which agree B. which agrees C. what agrees D. that agrees
22. He was __ of having asked such a silly question.
A. sorry B. guilty C. miserable D. ashamed
23. In children's mind the Spring Festival is __ with nice food and presents.
A. connected B. joined C. combined D. associated
24. __ experiments in the lab, it started to rain heavily.
A. Performing B. While he was performing
C. To perform D. While performing
25. He will surely finish the job on time __ he's left to do it in his own way.
A. so long as B. in that C. in case D. as far as
26. These rules __ to all the members of the golf clubs in this city.
A. imply B. supply C. apply D. reply
27. They have always been on good __ with their next-door neighbors.
A. connection B. terms C. friendship D. relations
28. I don't want to __ my ideas on you but I think it would not be good for you to start the
business.
A. expose B. compose C. impose D. propose
29. This hotel __ $100 for a single room with bath.
A. charges B. pays C. costs D, prices
30. __, they always seem anxious to make more money.
A. However people are rich B. However rich people are
C. Rich people are however D. People are rich however
31. The suggestion that she __ to Shanghai at once was quite reasonable.
A. fly B. flies C. would fly D. flied
32. It’s rather cold in the room. They __ have turned off the steam a few hours ago.
A. should B. must C. ought to D. could
33. The Olympic Games can __ its history back to 776 B.C..
A. follow B. track C. trace D. chase
34. I went to the concert but it was not such a good performance __ you had told me about.
A. what B. which C. that D. as
35. A cure for cancer is bound __ one of these days.
A. to discover B. to discovering C. to being discovered D. to be discovered
Part III: Reading Comprehension (1) (30%)
Task 1
When a customer finds that an item he bought is faulty or does not live up to the
manufacturer’s claim for it, the first step is to present the warranty (保单) or any other helpful
records at the store of purchase. In most cases, this action will produce results. However, if it does
not, there are various means the customer may use to gain satisfaction.
A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store
manager. In general, the “higher up” the consumer takes his complaint, the faster he can expect to
be settled. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumer’s favor, if he has a just claim.
Complaining is usually most effective when it is done politely but firmly, especially when the
consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item. It this cannot be done, he will succeed
best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rather than by making general
statements. The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the manufacturer. If so, the
consumer should do this, stating the complaint as politely and as firmly as possible, but if a polite
complaint does not achieve the desired result, the consumer can go a step further. He can threaten
to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organization responsible for
protecting the consumer’s rights.
36. The passage tells us __.
A. how to make an effective complaint about a faulty item
B. how to deal with complaint from customers
C. how to settle a consumer’s complaint about a faulty item.
D. how to avoid buying a faulty item
37. If the consumer wants a quick settlement of his problem, it is better to complain to __.
A. a public organization B. the manufacturer
C. the store manager D. a shop assistant
38. Suppose a consumer finds fault in his tape recorder, what would he say to the store manager?
A. This is the warranty; you must change a new one for me.
B. This tape recorder is not so good as before.
C. The sound coming our of the right speaker is unclear.
D. This tape recorder doesn’t work.
39. The most effective complaint can be made by __.
A. asking politely to change the item
B. saying firmly that the item is of poor quality
C. showing the faulty item to the manufacturer
D. explaining exactly what is wrong with the item
40. When a customer finds that his purchase has a fault in it, the first thing he should do is to __.
A. write a firm letter of complaint to the store of purchase
B. show some written proof of the purchase to the store
C. complain personally to the manager
D. threaten to take the matter to court
Task 2
The home computer industry has been growing rapidly in the United States for the last ten
years. Computers used to be large, expensive machines that were very difficult to use. But
scientists and technicians have been making them smaller and cheaper while at the same time they
have been made easier to use. As a result, their popularity has been increasing as more people
have been buying computers for their homes and businesses.
Computers have been designed to store information and compute problems that are difficult
for human beings to work out. Some have voices that speak with the operators. Stores use
computers to keep records of their inventories (库存货物) and to send bills to their customers.
Offices use computers to copy letters, record business and keep in touch with other offices. People
have been using computers in their homes to keep track of the money they spend and turn
appliances on and off.
One important new use for computers is for entertainment. Many new games have been
designed to be played on the computers. People of all ages have been playing these games. They
have been going to Arcades where the computer games can be played for a small cost. People also
have been buying home computers to play computer games, watch movies and listen to concerts at
home. They have become very popular indeed.
41. Computers in the United States __.
A. used to be nice B. used to be large and expensive
C. used to be heavy D. used to be too small to use
42. Computers have been getting more popular because __.
A. they can type letters
B. they can help Americans fo everything
C. the Americans want to appear rich
D. they are smaller, cheaper and easier to use
43. Computers can be used __.
A. to work out complex problems B. to keep track of expenses
C. to turn appliances on and off D. to do all the above
44. __ have been playing computer games.
A. People of all ages B. Children
2024年4月25日发(作者：丹华采)
2006．12山东省高职高专英语能力考试（三级）
Part I: Listening Comprehension (15%)
Section A: (5%). Reading materials once.
1. A. He wants soda just like the first one.
B. He likes the first soda better than the second.
C. He would like the second soda.
D. He hasn’t yet drunk any soda.
2. A. Joan should first decide on the car she likes the most.
B. Joan should test drive a few cars first.
C. Joan shouldn’t decide right now.
D. Joan should make a decision before test driving.
3. A. He doesn’t want to take a final exam.
B. He wants to join the club.
C. He likes to complain.
D. His arms and legs are in pain.
4. A. She wants to know where she can buy a watch.
B. Se wants the man to buy the watch for her.
C. She thinks the man should play more sports.
D. She is recommending a kind of watch to buy.
5. A. The man should buy the recorder by mail.
B. The man should run around the town.
C. The man should give up.
D. The man should sell the recorder.
Section B: (5%). Reading materials twice.
Conversation 1
6. A. At the woman’s home.
B. In an agency.
C. At the booking office of the airport.
D. At the reception desk of a hotel.
7. A. The woman should stay in the hotel for another day.
B. The woman should leave the hotel at 2 pm.
C. The woman should leave the hotel a bit earlier in case of traffic jams.
D. The woman should leave the hotel 90 minutes before her flight.
Conversation 2
8. A. He is not accustomed to the weather and food in the country.
B. He isn’t very well.
C. He has some trouble in his study.
D. He feels lonely living in Britain.
9. A. Because he seldom goes out.
B. Because he is busy studying.
C. Because English people seldom go out.
D. Because he lives in a place where there are few English people.
10. A. Peter’s English is too poor. B. He never speaks first.
C. He often asks stupid questions. D. English people hate to be talked to.
Section C: (5%). Reading material three times.
About 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with water, but only a little percentage of water is 11.
life on the earth entirely depends on water. It is a fact that man can live without food for days, but
without water he will 12 die soon.
Water serves us in so many useful ways. The rivers, lakes and seas provide much of our food such
as fish and prawns. Men have built boats and ships to enable them to travel on water, today cargo
and 13 ships can travel around the world.
In 14 parts of the world where there is not much rain, water is led from rivers and lakes to water
crops. In many parts of these dry regions, 15 is difficult unless there is enough water.
But too much water in the form of floods can bring disaster to man. Floods, which result from
heavy rains, are very common in many parts of the world. Each year thousands of people die by
huge damage is done by floodwaters.
11. A. drinking B. drinkable C. drinker D. drink
12. A. certainly B. surprisingly C. certain D. surprised
13. A. passing B. passer C. passenger D. passengers
14. A. trial B. trier C. dry D. drier
15. A. farmers B. farming C. farmer D. farms
Part II: Vocabulary and Structure (20%)
16. I'll give the book to __ needs it most.
A. those B. themselves C. whoever D. any those
17. No longer __ to waste our time.
A. we can afford B. can we afford C. do we can afford D. could we afford
18. One of the most important problems is how to __ students' interest in learning English
A. arouse B. rise C. arise D. raise
19. We are busy reviewing our lessons because the final examination is __.
A. at the corner B. in the corner C. round the corner D. on the corner
20. It was difficult to guess what her __ to the news could be.
A. impression B. comment C. reaction D. opinion
21. If the water is heated, the particles move more quickly, __ with what I have said.
A. which agree B. which agrees C. what agrees D. that agrees
22. He was __ of having asked such a silly question.
A. sorry B. guilty C. miserable D. ashamed
23. In children's mind the Spring Festival is __ with nice food and presents.
A. connected B. joined C. combined D. associated
24. __ experiments in the lab, it started to rain heavily.
A. Performing B. While he was performing
C. To perform D. While performing
25. He will surely finish the job on time __ he's left to do it in his own way.
A. so long as B. in that C. in case D. as far as
26. These rules __ to all the members of the golf clubs in this city.
A. imply B. supply C. apply D. reply
27. They have always been on good __ with their next-door neighbors.
A. connection B. terms C. friendship D. relations
28. I don't want to __ my ideas on you but I think it would not be good for you to start the
business.
A. expose B. compose C. impose D. propose
29. This hotel __ $100 for a single room with bath.
A. charges B. pays C. costs D, prices
30. __, they always seem anxious to make more money.
A. However people are rich B. However rich people are
C. Rich people are however D. People are rich however
31. The suggestion that she __ to Shanghai at once was quite reasonable.
A. fly B. flies C. would fly D. flied
32. It’s rather cold in the room. They __ have turned off the steam a few hours ago.
A. should B. must C. ought to D. could
33. The Olympic Games can __ its history back to 776 B.C..
A. follow B. track C. trace D. chase
34. I went to the concert but it was not such a good performance __ you had told me about.
A. what B. which C. that D. as
35. A cure for cancer is bound __ one of these days.
A. to discover B. to discovering C. to being discovered D. to be discovered
Part III: Reading Comprehension (1) (30%)
Task 1
When a customer finds that an item he bought is faulty or does not live up to the
manufacturer’s claim for it, the first step is to present the warranty (保单) or any other helpful
records at the store of purchase. In most cases, this action will produce results. However, if it does
not, there are various means the customer may use to gain satisfaction.
A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store
manager. In general, the “higher up” the consumer takes his complaint, the faster he can expect to
be settled. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumer’s favor, if he has a just claim.
Complaining is usually most effective when it is done politely but firmly, especially when the
consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item. It this cannot be done, he will succeed
best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rather than by making general
statements. The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the manufacturer. If so, the
consumer should do this, stating the complaint as politely and as firmly as possible, but if a polite
complaint does not achieve the desired result, the consumer can go a step further. He can threaten
to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organization responsible for
protecting the consumer’s rights.
36. The passage tells us __.
A. how to make an effective complaint about a faulty item
B. how to deal with complaint from customers
C. how to settle a consumer’s complaint about a faulty item.
D. how to avoid buying a faulty item
37. If the consumer wants a quick settlement of his problem, it is better to complain to __.
A. a public organization B. the manufacturer
C. the store manager D. a shop assistant
38. Suppose a consumer finds fault in his tape recorder, what would he say to the store manager?
A. This is the warranty; you must change a new one for me.
B. This tape recorder is not so good as before.
C. The sound coming our of the right speaker is unclear.
D. This tape recorder doesn’t work.
39. The most effective complaint can be made by __.
A. asking politely to change the item
B. saying firmly that the item is of poor quality
C. showing the faulty item to the manufacturer
D. explaining exactly what is wrong with the item
40. When a customer finds that his purchase has a fault in it, the first thing he should do is to __.
A. write a firm letter of complaint to the store of purchase
B. show some written proof of the purchase to the store
C. complain personally to the manager
D. threaten to take the matter to court
Task 2
The home computer industry has been growing rapidly in the United States for the last ten
years. Computers used to be large, expensive machines that were very difficult to use. But
scientists and technicians have been making them smaller and cheaper while at the same time they
have been made easier to use. As a result, their popularity has been increasing as more people
have been buying computers for their homes and businesses.
Computers have been designed to store information and compute problems that are difficult
for human beings to work out. Some have voices that speak with the operators. Stores use
computers to keep records of their inventories (库存货物) and to send bills to their customers.
Offices use computers to copy letters, record business and keep in touch with other offices. People
have been using computers in their homes to keep track of the money they spend and turn
appliances on and off.
One important new use for computers is for entertainment. Many new games have been
designed to be played on the computers. People of all ages have been playing these games. They
have been going to Arcades where the computer games can be played for a small cost. People also
have been buying home computers to play computer games, watch movies and listen to concerts at
home. They have become very popular indeed.
41. Computers in the United States __.
A. used to be nice B. used to be large and expensive
C. used to be heavy D. used to be too small to use
42. Computers have been getting more popular because __.
A. they can type letters
B. they can help Americans fo everything
C. the Americans want to appear rich
D. they are smaller, cheaper and easier to use
43. Computers can be used __.
A. to work out complex problems B. to keep track of expenses
C. to turn appliances on and off D. to do all the above
44. __ have been playing computer games.
A. People of all ages B. Children