[外语类试卷]2006年6月大学英语三级（B级）真题试卷及答案与解析.doc

1、2006 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 corre

2、ct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Yes, I like it. （ B） Thank you. （ C） Yes, of course. （ D） So do I. （ A） Yes, I have. （ B） Yes, it is. （ C） I like the city. （ D） Its a famous city. （ A） Sure. （ B） Not at all. （ C） My pleasure. （ D） Nothing, thank you. （ A） No, thanks. （ B） I o

3、ften drink tea at home. （ C） Not likely. （ D） No problem. （ A） Its important. （ B） Thank you. （ C） Yes, I will. （ D） No, it isnt. 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 q

4、uestion. The dialogues and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） A working schedule. （ B） A computer problem. （ C） A business plan. （ D） A computer class. （ A） Shes a secretary. （ B） Shes a

5、manager. （ C） Shes an engineer. （ D） Shes a teacher. （ A） A contract. （ B） A product. （ C） A list. （ D） A book. （ A） In a restaurant. （ B） In a postoffice. （ C） At a railway station. （ D） At the airport. （ A） This morning. （ B） Anytime today. （ C） Next afternoon. （ D） Tomorrow morning. Section C Dir

6、ections: 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 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. T

7、he third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 Modem technology has a big influence on our daily life. New devices are widely used today. For example, we have to 【 11】 the Internet every day. It is becoming more and more 【 12】 to nearly everybody. Now its time to t

8、hink about how the Internet influences us, what 【 13】 it has on our social behavior and what the future world will look like. The Internet has 【 14】 changed our life; there is no doubt about that. I think that the Internet has changed our life in a 【 15】 way. Section A Directions: In this section, t

9、here 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. 16 David has _ much work to do that he is staying late at his office. （ A） such （ B） so （ C） very （ D） enough 17 I tried hard, but I co

10、uldnt find the _ to the problem. （ A） solution （ B） help （ C） reply （ D） demand 18 I cant find the key to my office, _ have lost it on my way home. （ A） would （ B） should （ C） must （ D） ought to 19 There are three colors in the British flag, _ red, white and blue. （ A） rarely （ B） namely （ C） really

11、 （ D） naturally 20 As far as Im concerned, I dont like _ in that way. （ A） to be treated （ B） to treat （ C） treated （ D） treating 21 My impression of the service in the hotel was that it had really _. （ A） imagined （ B） implied （ C） imported （ D） improved 22 The policeman stopped the driver and foun

12、d that he _ alcohol. （ A） drinks （ B） has drank （ C） is drinking （ D） had drunk 23 There was a heavy fog this morning, so none of the planes could _. （ A） get through （ B） take off （ C） pull out （ D） break away 24 _ writing a letter to the manager, he decided to talk to him in person. （ A） Instead o

13、f （ B） Because of （ C） As for （ D） Due to 25 Lisa was busy taking notes _ Mark was searching the Internet for the information. （ A） until （ B） unless （ C） while （ D） if Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given

14、 in the brackets. 26 Of all the hotels in the city, this one is the (good) _. 27 Yesterday they received a written (invite) _ to a dinner from Mr. Black. 28 That new film is worth (see) _ for the second time. 29 Next week we (sign) _ the sales contract with the new supplier. 30 (general) _ speaking,

15、 he is a person that you can trust. 31 The new machine ought to (test) _ before it is put to use. 32 If your credit (信誉 ) is good, you will be allowed (use) _ the credit card. 33 It will be very (help) _ if each member presents his or her own opinion at the meeting. 34 The number of sales people who

16、 have left the company (be) _ very small. 35 It is well known that sports will (strength) _ the friendship between nations. 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 c

17、hoices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 36 Unlike Britain, the US does not have a national health care service. The government does help pay for some medical care for people who are on low incomes and for old people, but most people buy insurance (保险 ) to help pay for medic

18、al care. The problems of those who cannot afford insurance are an important political subject. In Britain, when people are ill, they usually go to a family doctor first. However, people in America sometimes go straight to an expert without seeing their family doctor first. Children are usually taken

19、 to a doctor who is an expert in the treatment (治疗 ) of children. In Britain, if a patient needs to see a specialist doctor, their family doctor will usually recommend a specialist. Doctors do not go to peoples homes when they are ill. People always make appointments to see the doctor in the doctors

20、 office. In a serious situation, people call for an ambulance (救护车 ). In America, hospitals must treat all seriously ill patients, even if they do not have medical insurance. The government will then help pay for some of the cost of the medical care. 36 Some medical care is paid by the U.S. governme

21、nt for _. （ A） people living in the country （ B） non government officials （ C） people with insurance （ D） the poor and the old 37 Most people in the United States buy insurance _. （ A） to pay for their own medical care （ B） to help to live on their low incomes （ C） to improve the national health car

22、e service （ D） to solve one of the important political problems 38 What do British people usually do when they are ill? （ A） They go to see their family doctor first. （ B） They go to see a specialist doctor first. （ C） They call for a specialist doctor. （ D） They call for a family doctor. 39 In Amer

23、ica, seriously ill patients will _. （ A） be treated if they have an insurance （ B） make an appointment with a specialist only （ C） receive treatment even without insurance （ D） normally go to see an expert for treatment 40 Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? （ A） Types o

24、f Doctors in the United States （ B） Health Care in the United States and Britain （ C） Treatment of Sick Children in the United States （ D） Medical Insurance in the United States and Britain Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 t

25、hrough 45. 41 Dear Sir or Madam, The MDC Company was established in 2001 and in four short years has become one of the most successful companies in the market place. For this, we are pleased, proud and grateful. We are pleased because our customers have confirmed our belief that if the products we o

26、ffer are new, exciting, innovative (有创意的 ) and of excellent quality, they will be purchased. We are proud because we know we are a company that keeps its word to its customers; that guarantees that any product can be returned within 30 days if it proves to be unsatisfactory in any way; and that alwa

27、ys lets our customers know if there is to be a delay in delivery. We are grateful to customers like you, because you confirm our beliefs that good service and quality result in satisfied customers. Without you, there would be no reason for us to be pleased or proud. We thank you for your orders and

28、for giving us the opportunity to be of service to you. Our special summer catalogue (商品目录 ) is at the printers and should be in your home soon. We hope that you will be pleased with the new selections. Yours faithfully John Brown 41 From the passage we can learn that MDC Company always _. （ A） keeps

29、 its promise （ B） provides the same products （ C） sells its products at a low price （ D） delivers its products without delay 42 MDC Company believes that its customers are satisfied because the company _. （ A） gives them opportunities to order （ B） provides good service and quality （ C） guarantees t

30、he quickest delivery （ D） sends new catalogues to them 43 The customers will be informed if _. （ A） the product cant be delivered on time （ B） the product is out of date and unsatisfactory （ C） the company doesnt accept the returned product （ D） the company cant send a new catalogue on time 44 The p

31、urpose of this letter is to _. （ A） tell the customers about the quality of their products （ B） express the companys thanks to the customers （ C） prove the excellent service of the company （ D） inform the customers of a new catalogue 45 What can we learn about the company? （ A） It has the largest nu

32、mber of customers. （ B） It is grateful for its employees efforts. （ C） It is successful in the market place. （ D） It charges the least for its services. Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table below (No. 46 through 50). Y

33、ou should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 The following is a part of the Guide for a transit system: Metro. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 to 50 (in not more than 3 words) in the table below. Thanks for

34、using Metro (地铁 ) Clean. Modern. Safe. And easy to use. No wonder Metro is considered the nations finest transit (公交 )system. This guide tells how to use Metro, and the color coded map on the inside will help you use Metro to get all around the Nations Capital. Metro rail fares -Each passenger needs

35、 a fare card. (Up to two children under 5 may travel free with a paying customer.) -Fares are based on when and how far you ride. Pay regular fares on weekdays 5:30 -9:30 a. m. and 3:00 -7:00 -P.m. Pay reduced fares at all other times. -Large maps in each station show fares and travel times. Please

36、ask the station manager if you have any questions. -Fare card machines are in every station. Bring small banknotes because there are no change machines in the stations and fare card machines only provide up to $ 5 in change (in coins). Some machines accept credit cards(信用卡 ) A Transit System Metro F

37、eatures of the system: 1) 【 46】 2) modern 3) safe, and 4) 【 47】 Fares for weekends: 【 48】 fares Place showing fares and travel times: large maps in 【 49】 , Change provided by fare -card machines: up to $ 【 50】 Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to

38、 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. 51 The following is a list of signs for public attention. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to(与 等同 ) those give

39、n in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55. A Buses only B No Parking C No Standing D Police Cars Only E No U Turn F No Admittance G No Entry By This Door H One Way Street I One Lane Bridge J Admission By

40、 Ticket Only K Admission Free L Keep Away M House To Let N Keep Order O Wet Paint P Line Up For Tickets Q No Posting of Signs R Seat By Number S Wheelchairs Only 51. ( )禁止停车 ( )禁止掉头 52. ( )此门不通 ( )不得入 内 53. ( )房屋出租 ( )单行道 54. ( )排队购票 ( )凭票入场 55. ( )公交专用道 ( )对号入座 Task 5 Directions: The following is a

41、 passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 56 There are two business letters here. After reading them, you are required to complete the answers that follow the questions (No. 56 to No. 60). You should write your answers

42、(in not more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Letter 1 June 10, 2006 Dear Sir or Madam, Last night the central heating system that you installed (安装 ) in our factory exploded. The explosion caused a great deal of damage and our stock of fashion clothes has been completely ruined. W

43、e must insist that you replace the heating system immediately and pay for our damaged stock, valued at $ 400,000. We look forward to your reply. Yoursfaithfully, Bill Black Assistant Manager Letter 2 June 15, 2006. Dear Mr. Black, We are writing in connection with the recent explosion at your factor

44、y. We would like to point out that we have been manufacturing heating systems for over 25 years and we have never had a complaint before. We have asked a surveyor to find out the cause of the explosion. We are hoping that we can provide you with a satisfactory answer soon. Yours sincerely, MaryMille

45、r Service Manager 56 What happened in the factory last night? The central heating system _ . 57 What was the damage caused to the factory? The stock of _ was ruined. 58 How much was the stock valued at? It was valued at _. 59 What did Bill Black demand in his letter? To replace _ and pay for the dam

46、age. 60 What has been done by the heating system supplier? _ has been asked to find out the cause of the accident. 61 Not surprisingly, many scientists predict that such changes in the climate will probably result in hotter days. （ A）毫不奇怪，许多科学家都预计气候的这些变化可能会导致天气变暖。 （ B）毫不奇怪，许多科学家认为这样的变化可能会导致热天更多。 （ C

47、）许多科学家对于气候变化和炎热天气所产生的后果毫不惊讶。 （ D）许多科学家都认为天气变暖会改变气候，这并不令人怀疑。 62 Both late sleepers and early risers find the fixed hours of a nine to five workday a problem （ A）早起的和晚睡的人都发现了问题，应该把早 9晚 5的工作时间定下来。 （ B）早起的和晚睡的人都发现了早 9晚 5这种固定工作时间带来的问题。 （ C）早起的和晚睡的人都认为早 9晚 5这种固定的上班时间有问题。 （ D）早起的和晚睡的人都认为应该把工作时间定为早 9点到晚 5点。

48、 63 We are confident that we will get rid of those difficulties since the government has agreed to give us some help. （ A）由于政府已经同意给予我们一些帮助，我们有信心克服那些困难。 （ B）自从政府同意给予我们帮助以来，我们才下了脱贫致富的决心。 （ C）政府同意给我们一些帮助，因此我们要下定决心直面困境。 （ D）我们有信心克服困难，争取政府同意给我们一些资助。 64 All in all， the ABC Company offered me the experience to advance my career in China （ A）总而言之， ABC 公司使我有了工作 经历，我要在中国发展我的事业。 （ B）总而言之， ABC公司的历程有助于我实现在中国发展事业的目标。 （ C）总而言之， ABC公司使我有了在中国拓展我的职业生涯的经历。 （ D）总而言之， ABC 公司的历程使我认识到我应该在中国发展事业。 65 We are glad to welcome our Chinese fri