大学英语三级考试阅读理解
大学英语三级考试阅读理解
大学英语三级考试大纲指出:阅读理解部分考试时间为35分钟,共20题.要求考生阅读若干篇短文,总词汇量800词左右.
一、分析文章的结构规律
一般来说，我们阅读文章的目的是为了获取信息。
文章体裁不同，其结构特点就会各异。
因此，我们获取信息的最有效方法之一就是去学习和了解文章的结构，以便更加准确、快速地定位我们要找的信息。
大学英语四级考试中的阅读理解文章的体裁主要有三类：叙述文、说明文和议论文。
1、叙述文
叙述文一般以讲述个人生活经历为主，对于经历的陈述通常由一定的时间概念贯穿其中，或顺序或倒序。
但是四级考试中一般不出现单纯的叙述文，因为单纯的叙述文比较简单、易懂。
所以三级考试中的叙述文大多是夹叙夹议的文章。
这类文章的基本结构模式是：
1) 用一段概括性的话引入要叙述的经历(话题)
2) 叙述先前的经历(举例1)及其感悟或发现
3) 叙述接下来的经历(举例2)及其感悟或发现
4) 做出总结或结论
2、说明文（描述文）
说明文的一般结构模式和叙述文的结构模式有相通之处即：提出问题（或以一个事例引出问题）---- （专家）发现直接原因----- 分析深层原因-----得出结论或找到出路。
知道了类似的文章结构特点，就可以据此来进行考题预测。
比如，我们看出了该篇文章属于这种结构类型，就能判断出几个问题中肯定有一个要问原因，还有可能要出现推断题。
3、议论文
我们大家最容易辨认出来的议论文模式是主张---反主张模式。
在这一模式中，作者首先提出一种普遍认可的观点或某些人认可的主张或观点，然后进行澄清，说明自己的主张或观点，或者说提出反主张或真实情况。
议论文的这种结构特点决定了它的主要题型是作者观点态度题，文章主旨题以及推理判断题。
只要发现了这种结构特点，解答问题的主要任务就变成了到段落内找答案，基本上不存在任何困难。
通过研究以上的文章结构特点，我们不难发现，在三级考试阅读理解中无论任何体裁的文章都遵循着这样一个共同的模式：提出话题（观点或事例）---- 用事例分析原因(或批驳观点)------得出结论。
对文章结构特点的把握有助于读者更加自觉地关注文章的开始和结尾，分清观点和事例，从而在四级考试的阅读理解中准确定位，快速答题。
二、巧妙绕开生词
我们这里所说的巧妙绕开生词的方法和上面分析文章结构特点的思路是统一的，也就是说，只要我们从总体上把握了文章，不用认识每一个单词也能照样理解整篇文章。
1、英语文章中不是所有的词的功能都是同等的，有些词担负着传达主要信息的功能，而有些词主要起语法作用或者它所传达的信息和下文的其他信息没有联系。
这类词有：表示人名，地名，机构名等专有名词。
遇到这些词，只要我们能辨认出它是专有名词，就能理解文章而不必知道它的意思。
比如在下面的句子中："In fact", says David Dinges, a sleep specialist at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine,"there's even a prohibition against admitting we need sleep." 两个引号之间的部分就不必去管它。
类似的还有：" We have to totally change our attitude toward napping," says Dr. William Dement of Stanford University,the godfather of sleep research.
2、我们不用弄清上面某些部分的原因是，它们的后面往往有一个同位语来解释说明它们的意思。
这就引起了我们不用弄懂所有单词意思的第二个理由。
也就是说如果我们对文章中的某一个单词不熟悉，我们还可以根据统一篇文章中的其他信息来帮助判断。
这类信息有：同位语、下定义、解释、举例、同义词、反义词、上下义词以及标点符号（如破折号、冒号都表示解释和说明）等。
三、抓住句子的主干
我们要实现快速准确理解文章除了要抓住关键句子外，还要抓住句子当中的关键成分。
主要是句子的主干，如主语、谓语和宾语，因为它们是传达信息的主要载体，其他成分，不论它有多么长，多么复杂它都是辅助成分。
比如在下面的句子中：Another element in the emergence of prodigies(神童),I found , is a society that values excellence in a certain field and is able nurture talent. 只要我们抓住了Element is society.就可以得知社会是神童出现的一个因素。
我们在今天这一讲中要说明的核心问题是，我们阅读英语文章时，一定要有一个全局观念，从宏观上来把握文章，做到了这一点，我们面对各类文章的各类题型都能够从容应对。
四、抓住"第三词汇"
语法中的功能词对理解句子十分重要，同样文章中那些起组织作用的实义词对理解文章也是非常重要的，因为掌握了它们就可以大大增强阅读理解中的预知下文的能力。
我们把这些词称做"
第三词汇"（区别于仅起语法作用的功能词和一般实义词）。
抓住了它们，就抓住了文章的核心意思。
这类词有很多，其中最常见的有：
achieve, addition, attribute, cause, change, consequence, deny, effect, explanation, fact, form, grounds, instance, kind, manner, matter, mathod, opposite, point, problem, reason, respect, result, same, situation, thing, way.
另外，有人认为"第三词汇"主要是一些"照应名词"，其中包括：
abstraction, approach, belief, classification, doctrine, dogma, evaluation, evidence, insight, investigation, illusion, notion, opinion, position, supposition, thery, viewpoint等等。
还有人针对某一文章类型总结出一些"第三词汇"。
比如：在"问题---解决" 文章模式中，这些"第三词汇"就更加固定和明确。
它们有：
问题：concern, difficulty, dilemma, drawback, hamper, hinder(hindrance), obstacle, problem, snag等。
反应：change, combat(v), come up with, develop, find, measure, respond, response等
解决或结果：answer, consequence, effect, outcome, result, solution, (re)solve等。
评价：（in）effect, manage, overcome, succeed, (un)successful, viable, work(v.)
聚集于"主张---反主张"文章结构模式中的该类词汇有：claim, state, truth, false, in fact, in reality, believe等等。
英语三级考试阅读理解题目解析
英语三级考试阅读理解题目解析1. 题目类型及解题策略1.1 事实细节题题目特点：此类题目要求考生根据文章中的具体信息来回答问题，通常可以通过直接定位到文章中的某个段落或句子来找到答案。
解题步骤：1. 仔细阅读题目，明确所需寻找的信息；2. 根据题目中的关键词回到文章中进行定位；3. 精准找出与题目相对应的信息点；4. 按照题目要求，将找到的信息点进行适当整理后回答。
示例：> What is the main topic of the passage?解析：1. 读题：题目要求找出文章的主题；2. 定位：回到文章开头，寻找主题句；3. 答案：根据文章第一句话 "This passage is mainly about..." 找到答案；4. 回答：This passage is mainly about...1.2 推理判断题题目特点：此类题目要求考生根据文章中的信息进行推理判断，找出文章的隐含意义。
解题步骤：1. 读题：明确题目要求；2. 定位：找到与题目相关的信息；3. 推理：根据相关信息进行合理推理；4. 答案：将推理结果用明确、简洁的语言表达出来。
示例：> What can we infer from the passage?解析：1. 读题：题目要求进行推理判断；2. 定位：找到与题目相关的信息；3. 推理：根据相关信息进行合理推理；4. 回答：Based on the information in the passage, we can infer that...1.3 猜词题题目特点：此类题目要求考生根据文章中的上下文信息来猜测某个生词的含义。
解题步骤：1. 读题：明确题目要求猜测的词汇；2. 定位：找到该词汇在文章中的位置；3. 猜词：根据上下文信息推断生词含义；4. 答案：将推断出的含义用准确的语言表达出来。
示例：> What does the word "XXX" mean in the passage?解析：1. 读题：题目要求猜测生词 "XXX" 的含义；2. 定位：找到 "XXX" 在文章中的位置；3. 猜词：根据上下文信息推断生词含义；4. 回答：The word "XXX" in the passage means...2. 题目解析及训练建议2.1 题目解析解析步骤：1. 理解文章主旨：把握文章的整体内容和主题；2. 分析题目类型：根据题目要求，判断题目类型；3. 定位信息点：根据题目要求，找到相关信息点；4. 推理判断：对于推理判断题，要进行合理推断；5. 猜测生词：根据上下文信息，推断生词的含义。
大学英语三级A级-阅读理解(五)
大学英语三级A级-阅读理解(五)(总分：25.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、阅读理解(总题数：5，分数：25.00)Task 1The World Trade Organization was founded in 1995. It absorbed the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which covers trade in manufactured and agricultural goods. The WTO also regulates trade in services and in intellectual property, which includes such creations (作品) as books, computer softwares, and recordings.The WTO is one of the three major organizations that oversee (监督) international economic relations among governments. The other two are the International Monetary Fund (国际货币基金组织), which works to improve payment arrangements and other financial dealings between countries, and the World Bank, which provides loans to poorer nations for economic development. WTO headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland.1. The World Trade Organization was founded in (1)2. The GATT covers trade in (2) goods.3. The WTO is one of three major organizations. The other two are the (3) and (4)4. WTO headquarters are in (5) , Switzerland.（分数：5.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：1995）解析：[答案精解] 由第一段第一句The World Trade Organization was founded in 1995可以得到答案。
大学英语三级阅读理解
Passage oneThere are different ideas about pets in different parts of the world. In most cultures, animals are in a worse position than human beings. In some cases, however, people treat their pets like members of their families, or perhaps better. In the United States and Europe, there are special shops that sell clothing and food for cats and dogs.In many countries of the world, there is special food for pets. It is common for big markets in many places to sell cat food and dog food. However, in a small town in France, there is a special restaurant for dogs. Dogs are the only customers. There is seating for twenty of them. The dogs choose from a variety of dishes on the menu.Of course, in most parts of the world, pets don't live in such wealth and comfort. People treat their pets in a more practical way. People own cats and dogs because they keep away mice and other unwanted animals. Owners have some loving feelings for their pets, but they do not see them as equal to family members. In most places in the world, there isn't any special clothing or fine food for animals. There aren't any special restaurants for dogs.Pets around the world live in a great variety of ways, just as people do.According to the passage, in most countries __________.a. animals are in a worse position than human beingsb. people treat their pets like members of their familiesc. there are special shops that sell clothing for dogs and catsd. pets such as dogs and cats are very popularAccording to the passage, there are _________.a. many owners of dogs and cats in the United States and Europeb. restaurants for dogs in every city in Francec. no dogs or cats that wear clothingd. some people who treat their pets far better than they treat their childrenFor many people, pets may have a more practical function because __________.a. pets are often useful companions for old peopleb. cats and dogs can be used to keep away micec. pets can sometimes be sold to make moneyd. some pets may show loving feelings for their ownersIn your opinion, which of the following sentences is probably true?a. Dogs and cats like to wear expensive clothing.b. Many people visit the dog restaurant in France.d. People in every part of the world like to buy fine clothing for their pets.d. In some cases, animals have better food and clothing than people.The main idea of this reading passage is ____________________________.a. Dogs enjoy fine restaurantsb. A rich cat can afford to go to any restaurantc. People treat pets in very different ways in different parts of the worldd. It is stupid to have special food and clothing for animalsPassage twoLast week I visited one of my old neighborhoods in Washington D.C. I had not been there for twenty years and as I walked along the street, my mind was flooded by memories of the past. I saw the old apartment building where I had lived and the playground where I had played. As I viewed these once familiar surroundings, images of myself as a child there came to mind. However, what I saw and what I remembered were not the same. I sadly realized that the best memories are those left untouched.My old apartment building, as I remember, was bright and alive. It was more than just a place to live. It was a movie house, a space station, or whatever my young mind could imagine. I would steal away with my friends and play in the basement. This was always exciting because it was so cool and dark, and there were so many things there to hide among. There was a small river in the back of the building. We should go there to lie in the shade of trees and enjoy ourselves.However, what I saw was completely different. The apartment building was now in disrepair. What was once more than a place to live looked hardly worth living in. The windows were all broken. The once clean walls were covered with dirty marks. The river was hardly recognizable. The water was polluted and the trees and flowers were all dead. The once sweet smelling river now smelled terrible. It was really heartbreaking to see all this.I do not regret having seen my old neighborhood. However, I do not think my innocent childhood memories can ever be the same. I suppose it is true when they say. “You can never go home again.”In the first two paragraphs of the passage the writer tries to tell us that__________.a.he had lived in Washington D.C. for twenty years.b.he was very imaginative when he was a child.c.he had had fond memories of his old neighborhood.d.he had come from a very poor neighborhood.The writer, as a child, was very fond of playing in the basement because __________.a.it was bright and aliveb.it contained a movie house and a space stationc.it was ideal for playing hide-and-seekd.it was surrounded by trees and flowersHow did the writer feel when he visited his old neighborhood in Washington D.C. ?a. Greatly surprised.b. Very regretful.c. Quite excited.d. Very sad.On his visit to his hometown, the writer found the old apartment building __________.a. seemed unfit to live inb. had been repairedc. could hardly be recognizedd. looked dirty and smelt horrible“You can never go home again.” in the last sentence of this passage means that __________.a. one should never revisit his hometown after many years of absence.b. one will never find his hometown the same as it was in his childhood memory.c. a visit to one’s hometown will bring back one’s fond memories of home.d. a visit to one’s hometown will bring back many sad memories.Passage threeFor a long time women with HIV(人类免疫缺陷病毒）were ignored because the focus was totally on HIV men. The gay community was very much in sight and vocal(呼声高的) and successfully got support for its cause. Now we are rapidly approaching the point where about one half of all AIDS cases in the world are women. But no one is taking this dangerously high level of infection among women seriously enough.Women usually have a worse time dealing with HIV than men do. In most cases, the woman is taking care of children as well as her sick partner. She may not even have time to take care of herself. The HIV-positive woman ends up shouldering the family as well as her own personal problems. Men, however, are usually the ones who have insurance, income and access to doctors. They get care. Women often do not.The discrimination against HIV-positive women is simply terrible. They are likely to be more inactive than men in the home and workplace because too many people think that women are the cause of the disease. This is not at all true. They get it from men. They don't just simply have HIV. Of course, there's social discrimination against all people with HIV. People with HIV, then, are scared that other people will know they are HIV-positive and that they will, therefore, be discriminated against. For example, it's very difficult for people with HIV to travel. They are not allowed to enter many countries, including the United States, China and Russia.The biggest difficulty an HIV-positive woman must face is isolation. Once a woman knows she's HIV-positive, she lives in fear that other people will find out. She's so frightened, she will go into hiding, into an isolated place by herself. It's not at all uncommon to meet a woman who hasbeen HIV-positive for nearly 10 years and has never told anyone, except her doctor. And the resulting stress is enough to make her sick. But HIV-positive women who get support, who can discuss their trouble and then do something about it—whether that means taking better care of themselves or going to the United Nations to struggle for their rights—are likely to live longer. Active women don't die out of shame in a comer. This happens to too many HIV-positive women.Women with HIV were ignored for a long time because_______.a. the public focused on men who were HIV positiveb. they didn't often ask people to support their causec. they didn't become infected with HIV very oftend. the public thought women could take care of themselvesWhy do women have more trouble with HIV than men do?a. Women are infected more often than men.b. Women are not as vocal as men with HIV are.c. Women with AIDS cannot enter some countries.d. Women do not take care of themselves as well.Why are women with HIV discriminated against?a. People think they are the cause of the disease.b. Men don't like women who are HIV positive.c. They are much weaker than men with HIV.d. They are not active at home and don't work.The greatest difficulty that HIV-positive women face is __________.a. keeping to themselvesb. pain of the diseasec. unemploymentd. lack of moneyWhat should a woman with AIDS keep from doing?a. Getting support from others with AIDS.b. Making other people frightened of them.c. Struggling for their rights as people with AIDS.d. Discussing their trouble with their doctors only.Passage FourOnce upon a time there was a wise man that used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of writing on the beach before he began his work.One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought of someone who would dance on the beach. So he began to walk faster to catch up. As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn't dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean.As he got closer he called out, “Good morning! What are you doing?”The young man paused, looking up and replied, “Throwing starfish (海星) in the ocean.”“I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?”“The sun is up and the tide is going out. And if I don't throw them in they'll die.”“But, young man, don't you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it. You can't possibly make a difference!”The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picked another starfish and threw it into the ocean, past the breaking waves and said, “It made a difference for that one.” There is something very special in each and every one of us.All of us have a natural ability to make a difference. If we can become aware of that ability, we will get through the strength of our images the power to shape the future. All of us must find our starfish. If we throw our starfish wisely and well, the world will be wonderful.Before he began writing, the wise man would ________.a. take a walk along the shoreb. go swimming in the oceanc. have a walk and pick up starfish on the beachd. look down the beach and enjoy the sceneOne day, the wise man saw the young man ________.a. dancing along the beachb. walking along the beachc. picking up starfish for saled. trying to save as many starfish as possibleNear the end of the passage, “something very special” refers to ________.a. the ability to make decisionsb. the strength of imagesc. starfish that the young man threw back to the oceand. our ability to have an effect on the futureWhich of the following statements is true according to the passage?a. The wise man and the young man shared the same opinion on the subject of starfish.b. The young man disagreed with the wise man on the subject of starfish.c. The wise man thought it impossible to save any of the starfish on the beach.d. The young man was unaware of his ability to make a difference for starfish.The writer told this story in order to tell us that ________.a. everyone of us is cleverb. all of us can help to shape our futurec. wise men are sometimes stupidd. young people are actually wiser than old peoplea ab dc c cd a b a b a a d a d d b bPassage fiveYukio is a twenty-four year old Japanese businessman. A few months ago, his company sent him to work at its New York City office for half a year. This was his first experience living in the United States. Yukio thought New York City was very exciting, but he also found it very strange. It was difficult for him to get used to it. He found it strange to be with people from so many different races. He sometimes found American people very direct, open and honest though at the same he felt curious about them. He wished he could become friends with some Americans, but he wasn't sure how to get along with them.Most of the time, he felt very lonely and missed Japan. But soon some sunshine came into his life. A new clerk came to work in his office part-time. She was American, as were most of the clerks in his office. Her name was Cindy. She was very clever, friendly and good-looking. Cindy was also a student studying business. Cindy and Yukio got along very well. They talked together whenever possible. Cindy told Yukio her dreams of having a successful business. She said she was not really interested in getting married or having children. She wanted to use all of her energy for business. Yukio found Cindy very interesting and very different from the women he knew before.In a similar way, Cindy found Yukio unique among all the men that she knew. Soon the two fell in love and they were both very happy. But now it is almost time for Yukio to return to Japan. Yukio wants Cindy to return to Japan with him and marry him. But Cindy doesn’t speak any Japanese. She fears that Yukio wants her to become an ordinary wife and have children right away. Cindy wants Yukio to stay in New York City. They feel very bad, not knowing what they should do. Should they stay in New York? Should they go to Japan? Sometimes they think they should separate, but they also feel they cannot live without each other.A few months ago, Yukio ____________________________.a. was sent to New York City by his companyb. went to New York City for a meetingc. was told to open a new office for his company in New York Cityd. met his former girlfriend Cindy in New York CityAccording to the reading passage, Cindy ______________________________.a. didn't like Japanb. was a student and a businesswomanc. was a student and a clerkd. was dreaming of something not possibleCindy was not really interested in getting married, because ______________.a. Yukio didn't want to stay in New York Cityb. Cindy doesn't speak any Japanesec. Yukio and Cindy didn't get along well sometimesd. Cindy wanted a successful businessAccording to your opinion based on the reading passage, which of the following statements is true?a. Yukio thought people in New York were the same as people in Japan.b. Cindy was Yukio's first American girlfriendc. Cindy had many other Japanese boyfriends before Yukiod. Yukio spoke very little EnglishThe main idea of the passage is _______.a. There can be difficulties in falling in love with a person from another cultureb. American people and Japanese people cannot understand each otherc. A man misses his countryd. A businessman and his clerk often fall in love with each othera c db apassage sixThe AIDS virus is carried in a person's body fluids (体液). The virus can be passed during sex with an infected partner or by sharing instruments used to take intravenous (静脉注射的) drugs. It also can be passed in blood or fluids made from blood or from a pregnant (怀孕的) woman with AIDS to her developing baby. Many stories about the spread of AIDS are false. You cannot get AIDS by working or attending school with someone who has the disease. You cannot get it by drinking glasses or other objects used by such persons. Officials say no one has caught AIDS by living with, caring for or touching an AIDS patient.There are several warning signs of being infected with AIDS. They include always feeling tired, unexplained (无法解释的) weight loss and uncontrolled expulsion (排泄) of body wastes.Other warning signs are the appearance of white areas on the mouth, dark red areas of skin that do not go away and a higher than normal body temperature. However, just because you have one or more of these conditions does not mean you have AIDS. Always go to a doctor or health center for a complete examination. The doctor may give you an AIDS blood test. When a virus enters the body, the body's defenses against disease produce antibodies (抗体) to fight the virus. The test shows if the body has produced antibodies to the AIDS virus. Results of the test are known after a few hours. The test tells only if your body has produced AIDS antibodies.It cannot tell if you have AIDS or if you will ever get the disease. In December (1988), the United States government approved (批准) a simpler and faster AIDS blood test. The newer test can confirm (证实) the presence (出现) of the AIDS antibodies in about five minutes.The AIDS virus can spread ___________.a. only from a man to womanb. among those who use drug instrumentsc. by shaking hands with someone who has the virusd. by touching an AIDS patientIt is wrongly thought that ___________.a. the AIDS virus can be passed during sexb. the AIDS virus can spread from an expecting mother to her babyc. the AIDS virus can be passed by touching infected bloodd. one can get AIDS by working or attending school with someone who has the diseaseThe warning signs of being infected with AIDS include ____________.a. weight lossb. too much expulsion of body wastesc. the appearance of red areas of skind. a body temperature higher than a normal one_________ can show if one has AIDS.a. Whether one has a defense method against AIDSb. Whether one has unexplained weight lossc. Whether the AIDS antibodies are produced in the bodyd. The doctor's complete examinationAn AIDS blood test shows _________.a. whether the defense method is damaged or notb. whether one has AIDSc. one has a higher than normal body temperatured. whether antibodies are produced in the body b d d c d。
大学英语三级试卷及答案
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全国公共英语三级阅读理解试题及答案
全国公共英语三级阅读理解试题及答案Directions: Read the following text from which 10 words have been removed. Choose from the words A-O the most suitable one to fill each numbered gap in the text (46-55). There are FIVE extra words that you do not need to use. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET 1.With the world' s population estimated to grow from six to nine billion by 2050, researchers,businesses and governments are already dealing with the impact, this increase will have on every-thing from food and water to infrastructure(基础设施)and jobs. Underling all this 46 will be the demand for energy, which is expected to double over the next 40 years.Finding the resources to meet this demand in a 47, sustainable way is the cornerstone(基石)of our nation's energy security, and will be one of the major 48 of the 21st century. Alternative forms of energy-bio-fuels, wind and solar, to name a few--are 49 being funded and developed, and will play a growing 50 in the world' s energy supply. But experts say that even when 51 , alternative energy sources will likely meet only about 30% of the world' s energy needs by 2049.For example, even with 52 investments, such as the $ 93 million for wind energy development 53 in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, important alternative energy sources such as wind and bio fuels 54 only about 1% of the market today.Energy and sustainability experts say the answer to our future energy needs will likely come from a lot of 55 --both traditional and alternative.A. stableB. solutionsC. significantD. roleE. progressF. marvelousG. includedH. growthI. exactlyJ. consistK. compriseL. competitionsM. combinedN. challengesO. certainly参考译文据估计，到2050年，世界人口将从60亿增长至90亿，研究人员、企业和各国政府已经开始着手应对人口增长会对从食物、水资源到基础设施及就业等各方面带来的影响。
大学英语三级试题及答案
大学英语三级试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. What does the man mean by saying "It's raining cats and dogs"?A. It's raining heavily.B. It's raining lightly.C. It's snowing.D. It's hailing.答案：A2. According to the conversation, what is the woman going to do next?A. Go to the library.B. Go to the supermarket.C. Go to the cinema.D. Go to the park.答案：B3. How much did the man spend on the book?A. $10.B. $20.C. $30.D. $40.答案：C二、阅读理解（共30分）Passage 1In the passage, it is mentioned that the number of people who prefer online shopping has increased significantly in recent years. The reasons for this trend include convenience, variety, and competitive prices. However, some people still prefer traditional shopping because of the personal touch and the ability to try products before buying.4. What is the main reason for the increase in online shopping?A. Convenience.B. Variety.C. Competitive prices.D. All of the above.答案：D5. What is one advantage of traditional shopping mentioned in the passage?A. Faster delivery.B. Better customer service.C. Personal touch.D. Lower prices.答案：CPassage 2The article discusses the importance of regular exercise for maintaining good health. It highlights that physical activity can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mentalhealth, and increase life expectancy. The article also suggests various forms of exercise, including walking, swimming, and yoga.6. What is the primary benefit of regular exercise according to the article?A. Improved physical health.B. Enhanced mental health.C. Increased life expectancy.D. All of the above.答案：D7. Which of the following is NOT suggested as a form of exercise in the article?A. Walking.B. Running.C. Swimming.D. Yoga.答案：B三、词汇与结构（共20分）8. The company has decided to ________ its employees with free health insurance.A. rewardB. benefitC. provideD. supply答案：C9. Despite the heavy rain, she ________ to the meeting on time.A. managedB. triedC. succeededD. failed答案：A10. The experiment was ________ because of the lack of equipment.A. delayedB. canceledC. postponedD. interrupted答案：A四、翻译（共15分）11. 请将以下句子从英文翻译成中文。
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大学英语三级B级-阅读理解（三）大学英语三级B级-阅读理解(三)(总分：25.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、单项选择题(总题数：5，分数：25.00)Task 6The sense of sound is one of our most important means of knowing what is going on around us. Sound has a wasted product, too, in the form of noise. Noise has been called unwanted sound. Noise is growing and it may get much worse before it gets any better.Scientists, for several years, have been studying how noise affects people and animals. They are surprised by what they have learned. Peace and quiet are becoming harder to find. Noise pollution is a threat that should be looked at carefully.There is a saying about it being so noisy that you can't hear yourself think. Doctors who study noise believe that we must sometimes hear ourselves think. If we don't, we may have headaches, other aches and pains, or even worse mental problems.Noise adds more tension (紧张) to a society that already faces enough stress.But noise is not a new problem. In ancient Rome, people complained so much about noise that the government stopped chariots (四轮马车) from moving through the streets at night!Ways of making less noise are now being tested. There are even laws controlling noise. We cannot return to the "good old days" of peace and quiet. But we can reduce noise--if we shout loudly enough about it.（分数：5.00）(1).Why are scientists surprised by the findings in their noise study?（分数：1.00）A.Because the world is becoming more and more noisy. √B.Because they have learned that noise is also a kind of pollution.C.Because noise is an unwanted waste for human beings.·D.Because people knew little about the danger of noise before.解析：细节判断题。
英语三级考试阅读理解题目解析
英语三级考试阅读理解题目解析题目一题目内容根据短文内容，回答以下问题。
Many people believe that success is the key to happiness. They think that if they can achieve certain goals or acquire certain things, they will be happy. However, research suggests that this is not always the case. Studies have shown that while success can bring temporary happiness, it does not guarantee long-term fulfillment.题目问题1. What do many people believe is the key to happiness?2. Does success guarantee long-term fulfillment?解析1. Many people believe that success is the key to happiness.2. No, success does not guarantee long-term fulfillment.题目二题目内容根据短文内容，判断以下句子是否正确。
题目问题判断以下句子是否正确：1. The internet has made the world a smaller place.2. The internet has decreased global understanding and cooperation.解析1. 正确2. 错误题目三题目内容根据短文内容，回答以下问题。
In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the impact of plastic waste on the environment. Plastic pollution is a major problem worldwide, with millions of tons of plastic ending up in the oceans each year. This not only harms marine life but also affects human health.题目问题1. What is the growing concern about?2. How does plastic pollution affect the environment?解析1. The growing concern is about the impact of plastic waste on the environment.2. Plastic pollution harms marine life and affects human health.。
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英语三级考试阅读理解全面练习前言本文档旨在为参加英语三级考试的考生提供一份全面的阅读理解练。
通过系统的训练，考生可提升阅读理解能力，更好地应对考试中的阅读理解部分。
练一：事实细节题题目阅读以下段落，回答问题。
1. What is the main idea of the passage?2. According to the passage, what are some negative consequences of excessive Internet use?答案练二：推理判断题题目阅读以下段落，回答问题。
> Air pollution is a major global issue, affecting both human health and the environment. One of the main causes of air pollution is the burning of fossil fuels. To address this problem, many countries are turning to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. By using renewable energy, we can reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and minimize air pollution.1. What is the main cause of air pollution?2. What measures can be taken to reduce air pollution?答案1. The main cause of air pollution is the burning of fossil fuels.2. To reduce air pollution, we can turn to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, and minimize our reliance on fossil fuels.练三：主旨大意题题目阅读以下段落，回答问题。
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Depression (抑郁症) is a serious problem today.Depression causes workers to be unproductive，causing companies and countries to lose billions of dollars.One expert says that depression is like cancer because it is “widespread，costly and deadly”.Depression hits one person in five around the world.Although people have believed depression to be a problem among the rich and educated，studies show that depression is a problem among everyone.Over any six-month period，between five to seven percent of the world’s population will be suffering from a serious depression.Suicide rates among people suffering from the disease in its extreme，or clinical form were 80 percent higher than in the population at large，and sufferers were four times more likely to have heart attacks.People who suffer from depression often have problems sleeping，getting up on time，and doing work productively.Depression，which researchers agree has its origin in the genes，brings loss of confidence and ability to concentrate—making it impossible for employees and managers to work efficiently.Depression is made more serious in China by Chinese’s inability to face it.Many people believe that depressed people are either weak or lazy.Besides，there is no good treatment，with few specialists available.“Most patients in China just don’t get help，”a Chinese doctor says.“In my hospital，I have to see 30 or 40 patients in a morning，just have time to say ‘Hello，how do you feel?’”In Western countries，people are not afraid to admit that they have depression，but most do not tell it to their boss，because they fear that they will bestricken_off_the_rolls.“In my experience，aging bosses are the most willing to admit they have it.Because they feel the most secure about themselves，”an American doctor says.Hopefully，in the near future，people around the world will be able to admit that they have depression so that they can get the right treatment.小题1:Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.It is widely believed that everyone may suffer from depression.B.Depression brings great problems to its sufferers in their life and work.C.Depression is a commonlyexisting problem only in rich countries.D.The poorer and the less educated a person is，the less he will suffer from depression.小题2:.Compared to normal people，the depressed people are likely tobe________.A.very unconfident and often absentmindedB.easy to avoid being hit by heart attacksC.working efficiently and productivelyD.either weak or lazy小题3:Depression becomes more serious in China because of________.A.the understanding of the problemB.the lack of treatment and doctorsC.their unwillingness to tell it to their bossD.the doctors’careless work小题4:What can we infer from the passage?A.People are suffering from depression because of the shortage of specialists.B.The aging bosses around the world dare to say they are depressed.C.More and more patients will turn to specialists for help.D.Western people are braver than Chinese people.小题5:What does the underlined words in the 5th paragraphmean?A.Hired.B.Dismissed.C.Promoted.D.Recommended.参考答案及解析小题1:B小题2:A小题3:B小题4:C小题5:B语篇解读本文是一篇科普类说明文。