[外语类试卷]2007年6月大学英语三级（B级）真题试卷及答案与解析.doc

1、2007 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 am. （ B） Yes, I do. （ C） Im sorry. （ D） Its my pleasure. （ A） Please do. （ B） Not yet. （ C） Yes, I know. （ D） Most of the time. （ A） Its early. （ B） Eight hours. （ C） Yes, Id love to. （ D） At half past eight. （ A） Nothing serious. （ B） N

3、o, thank you. （ C） Yes, I have. （ D） Its terrible. （ A） Yes, I often go. （ B） Yes, I do. （ C） No, not yet. （ D） No, thanks. 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 questio

4、n. 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） Warm. （ B） Cold. （ C） Hot. （ D） Wet. （ A） Go to Beijing. （ B） Meet him tomorrow. （ C） Book a ticket. （ D） Buy a book. （ A） Hes seri

5、ous. （ B） Hes careless. （ C） Hes kind. （ D） Hes polite. （ A） They will stay at home. （ B） They will he late. （ C） They wont go to the party. （ D） They wont be late. （ A） She doesnt need his help. （ B） She doesnt like the man. （ C） She wants to work for the. man. （ D） She wants to ask for help. Secti

6、on 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 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

7、 hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 The world population today is about 6 billion. But only about 11 percent of the worlds land is suitable for farming. However, the area of farmland is becoming smaller and smaller 【 11】 . So it will be difficult

8、 to feed so many mouths. There are several reasons why farmland is being 【 12】 . First, a lot of the land is being used for the 【 13】 of houses. Secondly, some of the land has become wasteland because wind and 【 14】 have removed the top soil. Thirdly, some of the land has become too salty to 【 15】 .

9、 Therefore, a big problem that we face today is hunger. 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. 16 I didnt answer the phone _ I didnt h

10、ear it ring. （ A） if （ B） unless （ C） although （ D） because 17 In his report of the accident be _ some important details. （ A） missed （ B） wasted （ C） escaped （ D） failed 18 _ a wonderful trip he had when he traveled in China! （ A） Where （ B） How （ C） What （ D） That 19 Were going to _ the task that

11、we havent finished. （ A） take away （ B） carry on （ C） get onto （ D） keep off 20 She didnt receive the application form; it _ to the wrong address. （ A） sent （ B） be sent （ C） was sent （ D） being sent 21 She gave up her _ as a reporter at the age of 25. （ A） career （ B） interest （ C） life （ D） habit

12、22 It is necessary to find an engineer _ has skills that meet your needs. （ A） whom （ B） which （ C） whose （ D） who 23 Time _ very fast and a new year will begin soon. （ A） takes off （ B） goes by （ C） pulls up （ D） gets along 24 This new style of sports shoes is very popular and it is _ in all sizes.

13、 （ A） important （ B） active （ C） available （ D） famous 25 The general manager sat there, _ to the report from each department. （ A） to listen （ B） listen （ C） being listened （ D） listening Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper fo

14、rm of the word given in the brackets. 26 She managed to settle the argument in a (friend) _ way. 27 I would rather you (go) _ with me tomorrow morning. 28 If I (be) _ you, I wouldnt ask such a silly question. 29 You should send me the report on the program (immediate) _ 30 As soon as the result (com

15、e) _ out, Ill let you know. 31 If you smoke in this non-smoking area, you will (fine) _ $ 50. 32 It is quite difficult for me (decide) _ who should be given the job. 33 The new flexible working time system will enable the (employ) _ to work more efficiently. 34 The more careful you are, the (well) _

16、 you will be able to complete the work. 35 Ill put forward my (suggest) _ now so that he can have time to consider it before the meeting. 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

17、 there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 36 Some cities have planned their transportation systems for ear owners. That is what Los Angeles did. Los Angeles decided to build highways for cars rather than spending money on public transportation. This decision was

18、 suitable for Los Angeles. The city grew outward instead of upward. Los Angeles never built many tall apartment buildings. Instead, people live in houses with gardens. In Los Angeles, most people drive cars to work. And every car has to have a parking space. So many buildings where people work also

19、have parking tots. Los Angeles also became a city without a Central Business District (CBD). If a city has a CBD, crowds of people rush into it every day to work. If people drive to work, they need lots of road space. So Los Angeles developed several business districts and built homes and other buil

20、dings in between the districts. This required more roads and parking spaces. Some people defend this growth pattern. They say Los Angeles is the city of the future. 36 According to the passage, Los Angeles is a city where _. （ A） there is no public transportation system （ B） more money is spent on h

21、ighways for cars （ C） more money is spent on public transportation systems （ D） public transportation is more developed than in other cities 37 “The city grew outward instead of upward“ (Line 1, Para. 2) means _. （ A） the city became more spread out instead of growing taller （ B） there were fewer sm

22、all houses than tall buildings （ C） rapid development took place in the city center （ D） many tall buildings could be found in the city 38 According to the passage, if a city has several business districts, _. （ A） people wont have to drive to work every day （ B） there have to be more roads and park

23、ing spaces （ C） companies would be located in between the districts （ D） there would be no need to build parking spaces within the districts 39 According to the growth pattern of Los Angeles, homes were mainly built _. （ A） in the city center （ B） along the main roads （ C） around business districts

24、（ D） within the business districts 40 The passage is mainly about _. （ A） the construction of parking spaces in Los Angeles （ B） the new growth pattern of the city of Los Angeles （ C） the public transportation system in Los Angeles （ D） the problem of traffic jams iii Los Angeles Task 2 Directions:

25、This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Weve found that eating habits vary(变化 ) so much that it does not make sense to include meals in the price of our tours. We want to give you the freedom of choosing restaurants and ordering food t

26、hat suits your taste and budget(预算 ). As our hotels offer anything from coffee and toast to a full American breakfast at very reasonable prices, it will never be a problem for you to start the day in the way you like best. At lunch stops, your tour guide will show you where you can find salads, soup

27、s, and sandwiches. Dinner time is your chance to try some local food. Sometimes the tour guide will let you have dinner at a restaurant of your own choice. At other times he or she will recommend a restaurant at your hotel. Years of research have taught us which restaurants reliably serve a good cho

28、ice of delightful dishes at down-to-earth prices. In Mexico, Alaska, and the Yukon, where your restaurant choice may be limited, we include some meals. The meals provided are clearly stated on the tour pages. 41 According to the passage, most meals are not included in the price of tours mainly becau

29、se _. （ A） meals make up a large part of the tour budget （ B） meal prices vary a lot from place to place （ C） people dislike menus offered by tour guides （ D） people have different eating-habits 42 We can learn from the passage that _. （ A） the hotels where you stay will offer you free breakfast （ B

30、） dining information can be obtained from your tour guides （ C） you can have a complete choice of local dishes at the hotel （ D） a full list of local restaurants can be found on the tour pages 43 Which of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） Tour guides are supposed to arrange dinner outside the h

31、otel. （ B） Tour guides recommendations on food are unreliable. （ C） Tourists must have lunch in the hotels they stay in. （ D） Tourists may taste local dishes during dinner time. 44 The word “down-to-earth“ (Line 4, Para. 3) most probably means _. （ A） changeable （ B） expensive （ C） reasonable （ D） f

32、ixed 45 Meals are included in the tour price in some places where _. （ A） restaurant choice may be limited （ B） there are many nearby restaurants （ C） delightful dishes are not served （ D） food may be too expensive Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to

33、complete the outline in the table below (No. 46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 The following is an instruction of writing a trip report. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through 50

34、 in not more than 3 words in the table below. Trip Reports Many companies require their employees to hand in reports of their business trips. A trip report not only reovides a written record of a business trip and its activities, but also enables many employees to benefit from the information one em

35、ployee has gained. Generally, a trip report should be in the form of a memorandum(内部通知 ), addressed to your immediate boss. The places and dates of the trip are given on the subject line. The body of the report will explain why you made the trip, whom you visited, and what you did. The report should

36、 give a brief account of each major event. You neednt give equal space to each event. Instead, you should focus on the more important events. Follow the body of the report with a conclusion. A Trip Report Reported by: an employee back from a business trip Addressed to: his or her immediate 【 46】 Use

37、d for: 1. serving as a written record 2. giving helpful 【 47】 that can be shared by others Written in the form of: a 【 48】 Information to be included in the report: 1. the places and dates of the trip on 【 49】 2. major event(s) during the trip in the 【 50】 of the report 3. conclusion Task 4 Directio

38、ns: 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. 51 The following is a list of terms used in railroad services. Afte

39、r reading it, you are required to find the item equivalent to(与 .等同 ) those given 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 information desk B ticket office C half fare ticket D waiting room E excess ba

40、ggage charge F baggage check-in counter G security check H platform underpass I ticket agent J departure board K railroad track L traffic light M railroad crossing N soft sleeping car O hard sleeping car P hard seat Q baggage-claim area 51. ( )硬座 ( )软卧 52. ( )开车时间显示牌 ( )信号灯 53. ( )站台地下通道 ( )候车室 54.

41、( )问询处 ( )安全检查 55. ( )半价票 ( )售票处 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 56 The following is the Trouble-shooting Guide to a microwave oven. After reading it, you are required to c

42、omplete the statements that follow the questions (No. 56 to No. 60). You should write your answers in not more than 3 words on the corresponding Answer Sheet.56 What should you do if the display is showing the sign “:“ ? Reset _. 57 What is the probable cause if the fan seems to be running slower th

43、an usual? The oven has been put in a _. 58 What are you advised to do if you have set the controls as a kitchen timer? Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the _. 59 What is the cause for the turntable to fail to tam? _.is not operating correctly. 60 What will happen if you do not touch the button“ START“ ? T

44、he microwave oven _. 61 Mr. Smith demands that all reports be carefully written and above all be based on the facts. （ A）史密斯先生要求把所有的报告都写好，还要求全部都应该是事实。 （ B）史密斯先生需要的报告都应该写得详尽，而且全部都只能是事实。 （ C）史密斯先生所需要的报告都写得很完整，而且包括了所有的事实。 （ D）史密斯先生要求认真写好所有报告，最重要的是应以事实为根据。 62 Candidates should be given the company broch

45、ure to read while they are waiting for their interviews （ A）求职者应帮助公司散发有 关的阅读手册，同时等候面试。 （ B）在阅读了公司所发给的手册之后，求职者才能等待面试。 （ C）在求职者等待面试时，应该发给他们一本公司手册阅读。 （ D）求职者在等待面试时，可要求得到一本公司手册来阅读。 63 The manager tried to create a situation in which all people present would feel comfortable （ A）经理在设法创造条件，让所有的人都得到令人满意的礼物

46、。 （ B）经理试图营造一种氛围，让所有在场的人都 感到轻松自在。 （ C）经理在设法创造一种条件，让所有人都能够显得心情舒畅。 （ D）经理想努力营造一种气氛，让所有的人到场时都觉得畅快。 64 Obtaining enough food is the first concern for every nation； in some countries food shortages have become a serious problem （ A）生产足够的粮食是各国的首要国策；有些国家已面临粮食减产这一重大问题。 （ B）能否获得充足的粮食关系到每个 国家的生存；有些国家粮食短缺的问题日趋

47、严重。 （ C）获得足够的粮食是所有国家的头等大事；粮食短缺已成为一些国家的严重问题。 （ D）首先每个国家对生产足够的粮食都会关心；有些则已经解决了粮食短缺的重大问题。 65 The new Holiday Inn has everything you need for a weekend of family fun or business travel. Conveniently located, the Holiday Inn is within walking distance to the hot springs and the downtown shopping area. Eac

48、h room has a refrigerator, coffee maker, and hair dryer. Guests will enjoy the Holiday Inns swimming pool, as well as a free Western or Chinese breakfast every morning. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an

49、letter or composition according to the following information. 66 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an email according to the information given below in Chinese. Remember to write the email on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.说明：假定你是王军；根据以下内容以第一人称发