2007年6月英语三级考试A级真题及答案(3)

　　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.
　　Everybody telecommuting(远程办公) .“It won’t work in most jobs”，“It costs too much”，“It reduces air pollution”，“It helps people balance family and work responsibilities”，and “Most people are doing it”.
　　In reality researchers continue to find strong growth and acceptance of telecommuting. Nearly two-thirds of the top 1000 companies in the world have a telecommuting program，and 92 percent say it reduces cost and improves worker productivity(生产力) .The days of everyone commuting to the office five days a week are quickly disappearing.
　　Telecommuting involves a non-traditional work arrangement enabling workers to work at home or elsewhere，some or all of the time. This is not a new，novel，or untested way of working.
　　But is it for you? Telecommuting is not a panacea(万能药) .Whether you are a manager，or an HR(Human Resources) specialist，there are decisions to make and actions to take before you begin a telecommuting arrangement.
　　Join us for any or all of the following meetings to get answers，information，and resources to develop and carry out a successful telecommuting arrangement. Each meeting offers you an informative presentation followed by the opportunity for a discussion with a panel of “experts” who have made telecommuting work for them.
　　36. How do people look at telecommuting according to the first paragraph?
　　A) They are against it.
　　B) They don’t care about it.
　　C) They share the same view.
　　D) They differ in their opinions.
　　37. According to the response of most of the top 1000 companies, telecommuting_________.
　　A) increases worker productivity
　　B) will disappear in the near future
　　C) cannot be accepted by the public
　　D) is practiced in all the top companies
　　38. Which of the following statements is TRUE of telecommuting?
　　A) It is up to the employees to accept it or not.
　　B) It is getting popular in different companies.
　　C) It is a new untested way of working.
　　D) It is a traditional work arrangement.
　　39. Before beginning a telecommuting arrangement，the management should______.
　　A) appoint a new HR specialist
　　B) provide the facilities and conditions
　　C) improve the company’s productivity first
　　D) decide whether it is suitable for the company
　　40. According to the last paragraph，meetings are held to___________.
　　A) appreciate the efforts of the telecommuting companies
　　B) discuss the employment of telecommuting experts
　　C) help introduce the practice of telecommuting
　　D) train people before
　　Task 2
　　Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.
　　Rockwatch—The Best Club on Earth
　　If you are a young person and interested in geology(地质学) ，then Rockwatch is the club for you.
　　When You Join
　　New memberships receive a Rockwatch Rox file each. This has the information and top tips you will need to start enjoying geology. It’s designed to serve as your own field notebook as well.
　　In it you will find your：
　　membership card
　　full color mini-map
　　thumbs up guide
　　fact cards
　　Rockwatch Magazine
　　Our lively magazine is mailed to members three times a year. They can read reports and news from around the world，and articles on everything from diamonds to dinosaurs(恐龙) ，earthquakes to erosion(水土流失) .
　　Rockwatch Events
　　With each magazine you will receive a Rockwatch events calendar. Rocky activities suitable for families are listed and include road shows and guided walks.
　　The Rockwatch Rock Artist
　　Are you an artist, or a photographer? This is your chance to become Rockwatch Rock Artist of the Year and win amazing prizes in Our annual competition.
　　Special Offer
　　Rockwatch members can have specially discounted Wildlife Watch membership. Watch is the biggest environmental action club for young people，with 100 groups across the country. You can join both clubs together in the membership form.
　　41. New Rockwatch Rox Club members will obtain a special file when they___________.
　　A) do field work
　　B) join the club
　　C) buy a field notebook
　　D) start studying geology
　　42. Rockwatch is a magazine telling about things related to____________.
　　A) geology
　　B) agriculture
　　C) politics
　　D) economics
　　43. What activities are specially arranged for Rockwatch members interested in photography?
　　A) Guided walks.
　　B) Rocky activities.
　　C) Yearly competitions.
　　D) Academic workshops.
　　44. When applying for Wildlife Watch membership，a Rockwatch member Can enjoy___________.
　　A) free membership
　　B) a special discount
　　C) a Rock Artist prize
　　D) guided road shows
　　45. You may join both Rockwatch and Wildlife Watch clubs by___________.
　　A) calling the two clubs
　　B) providing references
　　C) applying separately
　　D) filling in one form
　　答案：36-40：DABDC      41-45：BACBD