2019年下半年公共英语三级试题及答案四

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Part II Vocabulary & Structure

Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.

Section A

Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

16. Most of the retired people are happy ________ their quiet life in the country- side.

A) to

B) of

C) with

D) on

17. My brother reference books, but ________ of them was of any use for my report.

A) neither

B) none

C) either

D) all

18. I don’t regret ________ her what I thought about her proposal, even if it upset her.

A) tell

B) to tell

C) told

D) telling

19. ________ that I wasn’t going to get much chance for promotion, I soon became bored with my work.

A) To realize

B) Realizing

C) Being realized

D) Realized

20. Please note that Boston next week, ________ you want to call me and discuss things.

A) in case

B) unless

C) until

D) so that

21. I tried to get out of the business ________ I found impossible to carry on.

A) why

B) which

C) what

D) where

22. Jack would rather spend time complaining than ________ the problem by himself.

A) solve

B) solved

C) solves

D) to solve

23. They will not start the project until the board chairman ________ back from South Africa.

A) will come

B) is coming

C) came

D) comes

24. Scientists should be kept ________ of the latest developments in their research areas.

A) inform

B) informing

C) informed

D) to inform

25. Only when we had finished all the work ________ that it was too late to take a bus home.

A) did we realize

B will we realize

C) we did realize

D) we will realize

Part III Reading Comprehension

Directions: 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 1

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

It is the vision (设想) of the Public Transit Police Department to achieve a transit system free from crime and disorder. are designed to enhance safety, increase riders and preserve the quality of our system’s structure.

Transit has its own police force committed to the safety of its customers and drivers, serving seven counties and 85 cities in the region. There are 23 full-time officers, 146 part-time officers and five administrative (行政的) staff, devoted to one thing: public safety.

You’ve probably seen Transit Police officers patrolling(巡逻)bus routes in cars or on foot. During visits with drivers, Transit Police either ride along or they step on board to greet drivers and passengers. Sometimes officers patrol out of uniform – one could be on your next bus. The fare inspectors on Hiawatha light-rail trains areTransit Police officers.

Every new Public Transit bus has an onboard security camera. Videotapes from these cameras help Transit Police identify and charge criminals.

Downtown patrols built up in early 2002 have improved the quality of life for downtown residents and transit customers. Ten full-time police officers are assigned to the Minneapolis and St. Paul downtown areas, to ensure public security.

Downtown arrests have gone from 490 in April-September 2001 to 941 during the same period in 2002.

36. The responsibility of the police force of Public Transit is to ________.

A) enhance public security

B) build a free transit system

C) control the number of riders

D) ensure a convenient transit system

37. Sometimes patrolling officers on because ________.

A) they look like fare inspectors

B) they don’t wear uniform

C) they are polite to passengers

D) they often take a back seat

38. The purpose of installing a camera inside the new buses is to ________.

A) keep a close watch over the road ahead

B) take pictures of the passengers on board

C) increase the efficiency of the transit system

D) help the transit police detect criminals

39. Two figures are mentioned in the last paragraph to indicate ________.

A) the Public Transit system’s efficiency

B) the success of Transit Police program

C) the police’s emphasis on security of downtown areas

D) the worsening security condition of the area

40. The best title for the passage might be ________.

A) Police and Security

B) New Security Measures

C) Transit Police Security Program

D) Crime-free Public Transit System

Task 2

Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.

The White House is the most visited residence in the world. Tours may be scheduled through our Washington DC office. Due to security and scheduling procedures, there are a few things you should know before requesting a tour:

• Only groups of 10 or more may request a tour.

• Requests must be submitted with a minimum of one month’s advance notice from the date of the tour. Notice of whether your application is accepted will be given 10 days prior to the date requested. All tours, even after they have been confirmed, are subject to cancellation due to security interests.

• Tours are only conducted Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

To process your request for a tour, please contact our Washington office at (202) 224-5521 and provide the following information:

• Date(s) requesting.

• Security information for each person in your party, including: name as it appears on I.D. (I.D. required for ages 14 and up), date of birth, social security number, country of origin, and citizenship (公民的身份).

• A home address and daytime and evening phone numbers for the designated (指派的) leader of the group.

• A contact number while in DC for the designated leader of the group.

After your request is , our office will contact you with further instructions.

41. This notice is to provide information about ________.

A) scheduling of Washington DC tours

B) the security system of the White House

C) application for a tour of the White House

D) duties of a tour group leader

42. The White House is open to the public ________.

A) on weekdays only

B) five days a week

C) every other day

D) on weekends only

43. Application for a group tour of the White House must be submitted ________.

A) exactly on the date of application

B) at least 30 days in advance

C) any day between Tuesday and Saturday

D) 10 days before the date of the tour

44. After your tour request has been confirmed, ________.

A) it is still possible that your tour may be cancelled

B) you are still allowed to change your visiting date

C) you can surely visit the White House that day

D) it is necessary for you to start your tour immediately

45. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A) teenagers under 14 are not allowed to visit the White House

B) foreigners are less likely to be permitted to tour the White House

C) separate tours can also be scheduled for individual visitors

D) security is the chief concern in scheduling White House tours

答案:36-40:DBDBC 41-45:CBBAD

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