1、河北成人英语三级考试样卷2014年河北成人英语三级考试样卷Paper One 试卷一(65 minutes)Part I Dialogue Communication(10 minutes, 10 points)Section A Dialogue CompletionDirections: In this section, you will read 5 short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the answer
2、that best suits the situation to complete the dialogue. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheetwith a single bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choice.1. Speaker A: Would you mind me sitting here?Speaker B: _A. Yes, you may.B. Of course, go ahead.C. Well, youd better not.D. Im afr
3、aid not.2. Speaker A: Oh, John, nice to meet you here. How are you doing?Speaker B: _A. Hi, Im reading a newspaper.B. Not bad. How about you?C. Hi, how are you doing?liuxue.wangxiao.soD. Just so so, Im afraid.px.wangxiao.so3. Speaker A: Youre thinner than you once were, arent you?Speaker B: _A. You
4、bet I am.B. Mind your own business.C. Its a pleasure of mine.D. I like to hear this.4. Speaker A: Bob, do you know youve got an A in the examination. Congratulations!Speaker B: _A. Yes. Its quite easy for me.B. Its very kind of you to say so.C. Thank you for the good news.D. Not at all, its nothing.
5、5. Speaker A: Well, it is time for boarding.Speaker B: _A. Have a pleasant journey.B. Have a nice party.C.Nice to meet you.D. Hope youll feel better.Section B Dialogue ComprehensionDirections:In this section, you will read 5 short conversations. At the end of each conversation there is a question fo
6、llowed by 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the Answer Sheetwith a single bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choice.6. MAN: Is it OK if I drop in at the bank to get some cash?WOMAN: Youll miss the train unless you hurry.QUESTION: Wh
7、at does the woman mean?A. The man shouldnt drop in at the bank.B. The man wont be able to get the cash.C. The man must be quick in order to catch the train.D. The man should take his timewaiting for the train.7. WOMAN: How is your Grandma now?MAN: We all think she should take it easy after her fall.
8、QUESTION: What does the man mean?A. Grandma should be careful so as not to fall again.B. Grandma had a fall, but she is all right now.C. Grandma shouldnt do so much work after her fall.D. Grandma shouldnt be blamed for her fall.8. MAN: Would you like to have some ice-cream?WOMAN: I wish I could, but
9、 I just cant. Im on a diet.QUESTION: What do we learn about the woman?A. She is in a big hurry.B. She is trying to lose weight.C. She cant eat anything at the moment.D. She never likes ice-cream.9. Man: Do you think I should get this book on computers?Woman: Well, it seems way beyond you.QUESTION: W
10、hat does the woman think about the book?A. Its suitable for the man.B. Its unnecessary for the man.C. Its within the mans reach.D. Its too difficult for the man.10. WOMAN: The front door is not convenient for the disabled.MAN: The door for wheelchairs is in the rear.QUESTION: What does the man mean?
11、A. Wheelchairs areprovided at the rear door.B. The front door is not for the disabled.C. The disabled could use the rear door.D. The rear door is as convenient as the front door.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes, 40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is follow
12、ed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choice.Passage OneBook clubs are a great way to meet new friends
13、or keep in touch with old ones, while keeping up on our reading and participating in lively and intellectually stimulating discussions. If youre interested in starting a book club, you should consider the following options and recommendations.Before recruiting, think carefully about how many people
14、you want to participate and also what the clubs focus will be. For example, some book clubs focus exclusively on fiction; others read nonfiction. Some are even more specific, focusing only on a particular type such as mysteries, science fiction, or romance. Others have a more flexible and open focus
15、. All of these possibilities can make for a great club, but it is important to decide on a focus at the beginning so the guidelines will be clear to the group and potential member.After setting the basic principles, recruitment can begin. Notify friends and family, advertise in the local newspaperan
16、d on bulletin boards in local stores, colleges, libraries, and bookstores. When enough people express interest, schedule a kick-off meeting during which decisions will be made about specific guidelines that will ensure the club runs smoothly. This meeting will need to establish where the group will
17、meet (rotating homes or a public place such as a library or coffee shop); how often the group will meet, and on what day of the week and at what time; how long the meetings will be; how books will be chosen and by whom; who will lead the group (if anyone); and whether snacks will be served and if so
18、, who will supply them. By the end of this meeting, these guidelines should be set and a book selection and date for the first official meeting should be finalized.Planning and running a book club is not without challenges, but when a book club is run effectively, the experience can be extremely rew
19、arding for everyone involved.11.When starting a book club, one should first.A.notify his friends and familyB.put an ad in a local newspaperC.decide on the focus and size of the clubD.consider when and where the group will meet12.According to Paragraph 2, the “focus” of a book club refers to.A.funds
20、B.locationsC.book types D.members13.Which of the following would NOT be covered at the kick-off meeting?A.Deciding on whether snacks will be served.B.Discussing whether to appoint a leader.C.Determiningthe clubs first selection.D.Planning the clubs yearly budget.14.Which of the following can be lear
21、ned from the passage?A.Starting a book club requires good planning.B.A book club is a place to make new friends.C.Starting ones own book club is better than joining an existing one.D.Smaller groups are better for a variety of reasons.15.The best title for this passage could be“_”.A.Book Clubs: A Gre
22、at Way to Meet Old FriendsB.Book Club Planning: A Great ChallengeC.Five Steps to Recruit Members for a Book ClubD.Starting a Successful Book Club: A GuidePassage TwoThe Mayan (玛雅) Indians lived in Mexico for thousands of years before the Spanish arrived in the 1500s. The Maya were an intelligent, cu
23、lturally rich people whose achievements were many. They had farms, beautiful palaces, and cities with many buildings. The Mayan people knew a lot about nature and the world around them. This knowledge helped them to live a better life than most people of that time, because they could use it to make
24、their lives more comfortable and rewarding. Knowledge about tools and farming, for instance, made their work easier and more productive.The Maya believed in many gods, including rain gods, sun gods, and corn gods. The people built large temples to honor them. Skillful workers built cities around the
25、se temples. It was difficult for them to construct these cities, because they had no horses to carry the heavy stones they used to build with. Workers had to carry all of the building materials themselves. Today, many of these ancient Mayan cities and temples are still standing.Usually, only the pri
26、ests lived in the cities. The other people lived in small villages in the forests. Their houses were much simpler than the elaborate structures in the cities. They lived in small huts with no windows. Most Maya lived a simple life close to nature.Measuring time was important to the Maya, so the Maya
27、n priests made a system to keep track of time, and they made a calendar in which the year was divided into 18 months of 20 days each with five days left over. The Mayan calendar was far more accurate than the European calendars of the time.16. The Maya lived in Mexico _.A. shortly before the Spanish
28、 arrivedB. long before the Spanish arrivedC. at the same time as the SpanishD. with the Spanish for thousands of years17. Many Mayan cities and temples _.A. were constructed by the priestsB. were rebuilt several timesC. were built with heavy stonesD. were the miracles of god18. Most Mayanpeople live
29、d in.A. beautiful citiesB. simple hutsC. primitive cavesD. stone temples19. What can we learn about the Mayan calendar?A. It was based on European calendars.B. It was better than European calendars.C. It was as accurate as European calendars.D. It was copied by Europeans.20. What is the main idea of
30、 this article?A. The Mayan calendar was excellent.B. The Maya were excellent farmers.C. The Maya were intelligent people.D. The Mayan cities were difficult to build.Passage ThreeA young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealers
31、 showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted.As Graduation Day approached, the young man waited for signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved
