[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷109及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 109及答案与解析 Section A 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 the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should

2、decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D. （ A） A radio. （ B） A C D （ C） A book. （ D） A dictionary. （ A） The temperature dropped below freezing. （ B） It was very cold. （ C） It was mildly cold in the early winter last year. （ D） It was very cold during Christmas time. （ A） The w

3、oman hopes for a good pay. （ B） The woman dislikes her present work. （ C） The woman is sure to have a new job. （ D） The woman shows interest in the job. （ A） The bookstore. （ B） The supermarket. （ C） The post office. （ D） The library. （ A） 50. （ B） 250. （ C） 500. （ D） 1000. （ A） The temperature drop

4、ped below freezing. （ B） It was very cold. （ C） It was mildly cold in the early winter last year. （ D） It was very cold during Christmas time. （ A） The woman hopes for a good pay. （ B） The woman dislikes her present work. （ C） The woman is sure to have a new job. （ D） The woman shows interest in the

5、 job. （ A） The bookstore. （ B） The supermarket. （ C） The post office. （ D） The library. （ A） $50. （ B） $250. （ C） $500. （ D） $1,000. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there

6、are some recorded questions. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should choose the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. （ A） He doesnt want to spend too much money. （ B） He wants to eat at the big restaurant outside. （ C） He

7、 doesnt like to go with her to lunch. （ D） He only likes the food his Mom prepares for him. （ A） To go to the school dining hall with the girl. （ B） To eat the sandwich his mother has made for him. （ C） To have lunch with the girl at the restaurant. （ D） To drink a glass of water only. （ A） To go to

8、 the school dining hall with the girl. （ B） To eat the sandwich his mother has made for him. （ C） To have lunch with the girl at the restaurant. （ D） To drink a glass of water only. （ A） An advertisement. （ B） Renting a fiat. （ C） The city centre. （ D） An evening paper. （ A） $100. （ B） $113. （ C） $1

9、30. （ D） $120. （ A） On the first floor. （ B） On the second floor. （ C） On the third floor. （ D） On the fourth floor. （ A） An advertisement. （ B） Renting a fiat. （ C） The city centre. （ D） An evening paper. （ A） $100. （ B） $113. （ C） $130. （ D） $120. （ A） On the first floor. （ B） On the second floor.

10、 （ C） On the third floor. （ D） On the fourth floor. Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. The passage will be spoken twice. When you hear a question, you should complete the

11、answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 19 Hew do many westerners consider the number 13? Many westerners consider the number 13_. 20 When was Margaret Thatcher born? Margaret Thatcher was born_. 21 When was Margaret Thatchers marriage? She got married_. 22 What date did her son get married? Her

12、 son got married_. 23 Whats the main idea of the passage? The number 13 is _as people once thought. 24 When was Margaret Thatcher born? Margaret Thatcher was born_. 25 When was Margaret Thatchers marriage? She got married_. 26 What date did her son get married? Her son got married_. 27 Whats the mai

13、n idea of the passage? The number 13 is _as people once thought. 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. 28 Is he _ much from his injur

14、ies? （ A） suffering （ B） bearing （ C） standing （ D） tolerating 29 I would like to _ the new position since it is a challenge. （ A） take up （ B） take on （ C） receive （ D） get over 30 Now I see that he cheated me _ friendship. （ A） in the name of （ B） by the name of （ C） under the name of （ D） without

15、 a name of 31 It _ for a week and the streets were flooded, （ A） has rained （ B） had been raining （ C） was raining （ D） rained 32 “Must he clean the room before class?“No, he _ .“ （ A） neednt （ B） mustnt （ C） wont （ D） shouldnt 33 Mr. Wang stopped _ with Mary when he came across her on his way home.

16、 （ A） talking （ B） to talk （ C） talk （ D） talked 34 We proposed that work _ at once. （ A） start （ B） starts （ C） will start （ D） started 35 I spoke to him _ his low marks. （ A） with regard （ B） with regards to （ C） with regard to （ D） with regards 36 A lot of people have tried, but _ have succeeded.

17、 （ A） many （ B） much （ C） a few （ D） few 37 Tom is one of the boys who _ on time. （ A） are （ B） is （ C） have （ D） has 38 I spoke to him _ his low marks. （ A） with regard （ B） with regards to （ C） with regard to （ D） with regards 39 A lot of people have tried, but _ have succeeded. （ A） many （ B） muc

18、h （ C） a few （ D） few 40 Tom is one of the boys who _ on time. （ A） are （ B） is （ C） have （ D） has 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. 41 Every cat and dog in town (be) _ upset for weeks.

19、 42 They didnt feel like (go) _ to the football game. 43 You know I have perfect (confident) _ in you. 44 Nothing can please her shes always (complain) _ . 45 There is a marked (different) _ between the well-mannered and the ill mannered. 46 When we talk with a foreign lady, in most cases, we should

20、 not ask such (person) _ questions as her age. 47 As a matter of fact, our product would be (attract) _ all the more if it is given some promotion. 48 Im looking forward to our further (cooperate) _ in the future. 49 It was sweet and (thought) _ of you to think of it. 50 Nothing can prevent me from

21、(carry) _ out my plan. 51 Im looking forward to our further (cooperate) _ in the future. 52 It was sweet and (thought) _ of you to think of it. 53 Nothing can prevent me from (carry) _ out my plan. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statem

22、ents, 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. 54 The structure of an essay includes four parts: title, opening paragraph, body and conclusion. Your title should reflect the thesis or central argument of you

23、r essay. Avoid repeating the topic as assigned (or selected). Begin with a statement about the general topic and proceed to your particular thesis(论文 ) and approach to it. This structure will orient(使确定方向 ) your reader. Avoid giving a summary of what is to follow. Avoid writing about your essay; wri

24、te only about your subject. (In other words, avoid such statements as: “In this section I shall discuss x.“ Simply discuss x. ) The middle section of the essay should be divided into carefully connected paragraphs, each consisting of four to eight sentences. Avoid overly long or short paragraphs. Ea

25、ch paragraph should contain one major point, and must be related logically and grammatically to the preceding and following ones. Use connecting words (such as: however, therefore, in addition, nevertheless, and so on) to ensure smooth and clear transitions(过渡 ) between points and paragraphs. Never

26、apologize. Avoid too such statements as “in my opinion“, since the entire essay is assumed to be your opinion - that is, an opinion based upon and supported by material from the texts. Since the argument has built up to your strongest point, your conclusion should begin with what your argument prove

27、d - your thesis. A brief and reworded summary of your main points could follow for emphasis, but a plodding(单调乏味的 ) repetition should be avoided. End with an “opening outwards“ to the general implications of your findings, remembering that the reader should be left with a feeling of your conviction,

28、 not your doubt or hesitation. 54 In the opening paragraph, you should avoid _. （ A） orienting your reader （ B） discussing x （ C） writing only about your subject （ D） writing about your essay 55 Which paragraph in this passage talks about the body of the thesis? （ A） The second paragraph. （ B） The t

29、hird paragraph. （ C） The fourth paragraph. （ D） The fifth paragraph. 56 In order to ensure smooth and clear transitions between points, you can use “_“. （ A） in addition （ B） in my opinion （ C） in this section I shall discuss x （ D） Both B and C 57 Which of the following should be included in your c

30、onclusion? （ A） A plodding repetition. （ B） Your doubt or hesitation. （ C） Connecting words. （ D） A brief and reworded summary of your main points. 58 The best title of the passage is _. （ A） The Structure of an Essay （ B） How to Write the Body of the Thesis （ C） How to Write the Structure of the Es

31、say （ D） The Opening Paragraph and the Conclusion 59 The structure of an essay includes four parts: title, opening paragraph, body and conclusion. Your title should reflect the thesis or central argument of your essay. Avoid repeating the topic as assigned(or selected). Begin with a statement about

32、the general topic and proceed to your particular thesis(论文 ) and approach to it. This structure will orient(使确定方向 ) your reader. Avoid giving a summary of what is to follow. Avoid writing about your essay; write only about your subject.(In other words, avoid such statements as: “In this section I sh

33、all discuss x“ Simply discuss x.) The middle section of the essay should be divided into carefully connected paragraphs, each consisting of four to eight sentences. Avoid overly long or short paragraphs. Each paragraph should contain one major point, and must be related logically and grammatically t

34、o the preceding and following ones. Use connecting words(such as: however, therefore, in addition, nevertheless, and so on) to ensure smooth and clear transitions(过渡 ) between points and paragraphs. Never apologize. Avoid too such statements as “in my opinion“, since the entire essay is assumed to b

35、e your opinion that is, an opinion based upon and supported by material from the texts. Since the argument has built up to your strongest point, your conclusion should begin with what your argument proved your thesis. A brief and reworded summary of your main points could follow for emphasis, but a

36、plodding(单调乏味的 ) repetition should be avoided. End with an “opening outwards“ to the general implications of your findings, remembering that the reader should be left with a feeling of your conviction, not your doubt or hesitation. 59 In the opening paragraph, you should avoid _. （ A） orienting your

37、 reader （ B） discussing x （ C） writing only about your subject （ D） writing about your essay 60 Which paragraph in this passage talks about the body of the thesis? （ A） The second paragraph. （ B） The third paragraph. （ C） The fourth paragraph. （ D） The fifth paragraph. 61 In order to ensure smooth a

38、nd clear transitions between points, you can use “_“. （ A） in addition （ B） in my opinion （ C） in this section I shall discuss x （ D） Both B and C. 62 Which of the following should be included in your conclusion? （ A） A plodding repetition. （ B） Your doubt or hesitation. （ C） Connecting words. （ D）

39、A brief and reworded summary of your main points. 63 The best title of the passage is _. （ A） The Structure of an Essay （ B） How to Write the Body of the Thesis （ C） How to Write the Structure of the Essay （ D） The Opening Paragraph and the Conclusion Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task

40、 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 64 Most nations of the world export goods to other countries. Likewise, many import goods from other nations. Why do countries engage in international trade? Firstly, some countries of the world have certain conditions that pro

41、vide them with a basis for international trade. For example, Columbia and Brazil have just the right climate for growing coffee. They export the surplus to earn foreign exchange to pay for the goods they import. Secondly, if a country has an abundance(充裕 ) of natural resources, it generally exports

42、some of them. Rubber from Malaysia and oil from the Middle East countries are examples. Thirdly, if a nation is advanced in science and technology, it can produce sophisticated(精密的 ) machinery and equipment, such as computers, jet airplanes and electric generators (g(发电机 ). Their manufactured goods

43、are usually sold at high prices in the international market. So they enjoy favorable conditions in the international trade. In addition to trade in goods, there is another form of trade, i.e. trade in service. The former is called visible trade, and the latter, invisible trade. Transportation, insur

44、ance, financing and tourism are some of the forms of invisible trade. Trade in these forms can be as important to some nations as the exchange of goods is to others. 64 The word “surplus“ in the last sentence of Para.2 means （ A） useful （ B） short （ C） full （ D） extra 65 Why does Malaysia export rub

45、ber to other countries? （ A） Malaysia is rich in this natural resource. （ B） Malaysia wants to show friendship to other countries. （ C） Malaysia does not need rubber anymore. （ D） Malaysia intends to win fame in the world. 66 Which of the following are the main export goods for the developed countri

46、es? （ A） Textile goods. （ B） Sophisticated machinery and equipment. （ C） Food, fruit, and meat. （ D） Toys and shoes. 67 Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? （ A） Invisible trade is not important. （ B） Developed countries enjoy favorable conditions in foreign trade. （ C） Goods

47、 from developed countries fetch higher prices in international markets. （ D） Columbia and Brazil have just the right climate for growing coffee. 68 According to the passage, international trade means _. （ A） exporting goods to other countries （ B） importing goods from other countries （ C） exporting

48、goods to and importing goods from other countries （ D） exchanging not only goods but also service with other countries 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). You should write your answers brief

49、ly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 69 Along with the obvious convenience and quick access to help in emergencies big and small, mobile phones can be both economical and essential for travelers trying to stay connected. An example: its not uncommon for mobile calls to be cheaper than local calls made from some