[外语类试卷]2003年6月大学英语三级（B级）真题试卷及答案与解析.doc

1、2003年 6月大学英语三级（ B级）真题试卷及答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. There are 5 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correc

2、t answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） You can take a taxi. （ B） Ill fly to New York next week. （ C） Its about twenty miles. （ D） Its only six hundred yuan. （ A） Its very far from here. （ B） Its very small, but nice. （ C） Ive got a good idea. （ D） Ive been there. （ A） Ive got some pa

3、per. （ B） Ok, thank you. （ C） Thats great. （ D） Oh, no problem. （ A） Sure. You take the other end. （ B） Turn right at the next comer. （ C） I think its too expensive. （ D） Im afraid it cant work. （ A） Im sorry to hear that. （ B） Its very kind of you to help me. （ C） I like Chinese food. （ D） Id like

4、to, but Ill have a meeting. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. The dialogues and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should de

5、cide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Pass a letter to Mr. Black. （ B） Talk to Mr. Black. （ C） See Mr. Black. （ D） Ask about Mr. Black. （ A） In a store. （ B） In a post office. （ C） At a restaurant. （ D） At a bus stop. （ A） 9:55. （ B） 10:00. （ C） 9:50. （ D） 10:05. （

6、 A） A magazine. （ B） A dictionary. （ C） A book. （ D） A newspaper. （ A） Too old. （ B） Too strict. （ C） Very quite. （ D） Very nice. Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The passage has some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. During

7、the second reading, you are required to put the missing words or phrases on the blank in order of numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 10 John is a bus driver. He gets up at six oclock, eats a light 【 B1】 _ in a h

8、urry, and then rushes to work. He likes his job but hates to drive in bad 【 B2】 _ . Rain and snow make the roads dangerous. Johns wife, Carol, works every day from 【 B3】 _ to noon as a bookkeeper. She likes keeping her house neat and tidy. She has a place for everything and throws out what she doesn

9、t need. John is just the opposite. He 【 B4】 _ everything. He keeps clothes that dont 【 B5】 _ him any more, old magazines, boxes and papers. Nothing of his is in good order. 11 【 B1】 12 【 B2】 13 【 B3】 14 【 B4】 15 【 B5】 Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are

10、required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 The father was delighted to hear the child _ that. （ A） to say （ B） to have said （ C） say （ D） said 17 Johns success in his career will be a great _ to his aged parents. （ A）

11、 satisfaction （ B） concentration （ C） attraction （ D） solution 18 There are two doors, one of which _ to the living room and the other to the kitchen. （ A） leads （ B） to lead （ C） leading （ D） led 19 On April 1st they flew to Beijing, _ they stayed several days. （ A） when （ B） where （ C） which （ D）

12、there 20 Can you tell Mary _ her twin (双胞胎 ) sister? （ A） to （ B） with （ C） between （ D） from 21 I didnt go with them to the beach yesterday. But I do wish I _ there （ A） have been （ B） had been （ C） was （ D） am 22 Experienced drivers have _ accidents than beginners. （ A） least （ B） little （ C） fewe

13、r （ D） few 23 My wife is out of work now, so we have to _ our living expenses. （ A） cut down （ B） cut off （ C） cut out （ D） cut short 24 Dont worry. _ you work hard, you are sure to pass the exam. （ A） As much as （ B） As well as （ C） As soon as （ D） As long as 25 Last night a fire _ in that market,

14、so the firm suffered a heavy loss. （ A） broke up （ B） broke off （ C） broke off （ D） broke down Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 To his mothers relief, Tom had perfectly recovered fr

15、om his (ill) _. 27 Im afraid my attempt to make a cake wasnt very (success) _. 28 In the museum ,foreign visitors are especially interested in that ancient(paint) _. 29 I noticed that there was a man (draw) _ pictures on the ground. 30 Up till now I( spend) _ a great deal of money on books ,magazine

16、s and newspapers. 31 While (cross) _ the street, I saw someone waving to me. 32 The secretary is so efficient that his boss thinks (high) _ of him. 33 The little child dare not (walk) _ in the forest alone. 34 I wondered why the boy often avoided (talk) _ with his classmates. 35 In these five years,

17、 the foundation (基金会 ) (collect) _ a large amount of money. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice

18、. 35 The London Underground (usually called“ the tube“)is the biggest subway system in the world. It is also the fastest way to travel in the city. The network consists of nine major routes (路线 ), called“ lines“. You can buy tickets at any underground station, at a ticket office, or from a ticket ma

19、chine. Some of the ticket machines require exact money. All of the machines display“ Change given“ or “Exact money only“ signs. The price of the ticket depends on the length of the trip. The longer the trip, the higher the cost of the ticket. Trains stop at all stations. On some trains, passengers n

20、eed to press a button to open doors. Every underground train car has maps that show all the stations on the line you are traveling on. There is a map of the whole underground system in every station. Smoking is not allowed on underground trains or in stations. 36 According to the passage the other n

21、ame of the subway in London is “ _ “. （ A） the subway system （ B） the underground （ C） the lines （ D） the tube 37 The phrase “Exact money only“ ( Para. 2 ) means _. （ A） change is offered （ B） no change is given （ C） no coins are accepted （ D） only coins are accepted 38 On some trains, if a passenge

22、r wants to get off, he has to _. （ A） inform the driver （ B） show his ticket （ C） press a button （ D） read a map 39 A map of the whole underground system can be found in _. （ A） every train （ B） every station （ C） some train cars （ D） some ticket offices 40 This passage mainly tells reader how _. （

23、A） the London Underground works （ B） the London Underground develops （ C） a passenger buys subway ticket （ D） a passenger travels on a subway train Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 40 An application letter-the le

24、tter you write to apply for a job-will probably be the most important kind of letter you will ever write. Very likely, it is a letter that you will write several times, as most people change employers several times during their business careers. Your first job, as well as each of those that follow,

25、is almost certain to involve some writing-and most employers look upon an application letter as an excellent indicator(标志 ) of an applicants (应聘者 ) writing and other communication skills. The purpose of your application letter, which should go together with your resume, is to get you an in-person in

26、terview with the employer. If the letter is a good one, it most likely will achieve its objective. The general plan of an application letter closely matches that of a sales letter. For an application letter, the “product“ you are selling consists of your knowledge, your skills, your the personality-

27、everything about you that will enable you to perform the job to the satisfaction of employer. As a result, you must understand the employers needs, know the specific requirements of the job you are seeking, and know what you have to “sell“. 41 The word“ those“ ( Line 4, Para. 1 ) refers to _. （ A） t

28、he jobs （ B） the letters （ C） the times （ D） the employers 42 Obviously, after you have presented your application letter, you will _. （ A） hand in a copy of your resume （ B） expect an in-person interview （ C） achieve your objective （ D） work for the employer 43 According to the passage, your applic

29、ation letter is important because _. （ A） it means how experienced you are （ B） it indicates how hard you can work （ C） it shows how well you can communicate （ D） it tells how successful the interview will be 44 The writer of this passage compares an application letter to _. （ A） a strong personalit

30、y （ B） a satisfactory skill （ C） a new product （ D） a sales letter 45 To ensure that the letter can satisfy the employer, you must _. （ A） know his needs （ B） tell your requirements （ C） show your knowledge （ D） get familiar with his product Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After readi

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35、riod: (50)_ Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 50 A-No Turn B-On Sale or Return C-Pleas

36、e Shut the Door After You D-Protect Public Property E-Replace the Newspapers After Reading F-Round-the-clock Business G-Seat by Number H-See to the Fire I-Shooting Prohibited J-Stand Clear of the Power Line K-Ticket Good only on the Day of Issue L-Turn off the Light Before You Leave M-Wet Paint N-No

37、 Parking O-Drive Slowly P-Photographs: Please Dont Bend Q-Children and Women First R-For Use only in Case of Fire S-Handle with Care T-Keep Away From Fire U-Keep Silence V-Line up for Tickets 51 ( )小心轻放 ( )禁止停车 52 ( )对号入座 ( )内有照片，请勿折叠 53 ( )昼夜营业 ( )不准转弯 54 ( )排队购票 ( )请随手关门 55 ( )油漆未干 ( )爱护公物 Task 5

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46、sume in English with one recent photo and expected salary to Post Office Box 67809, Hong Kong. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an letter or composition according to the following information. 66 Direction

47、s: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write both a Letter of Invitation and a Reply to the Letter according to the following instructions given in Chinese. Remember to write the two letters in the Translation/Composition Sheet. 1. Letter 1 发信人：张玲 内 容： 1邀请

48、Jane暑假期间到北京来度假 2陪同她游览长城、故宫、颐和园等 3请回信告知是否能来 写信日期： 2003年 6月 25日 Letter 2 回信人： Jane 内 容： 1感谢并接受张玲的邀请 2决定 7月初来北京 回信日期： 2003年 6月 30日 Words for reference： 长城 the Great Wall 故宫 the Imperial Palace 颐和园 the Summer Palace 2003年 6月大学英语三级（ B级）真题试卷答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. There are 5 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, y