[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷186及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 186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） The bus. （ B） The taxi. （ C） The subway. （ D） The train. （ A） He has no time to tell her how to get there. （ B） He cannot tell her. （ C） He doesnt know where to find the department store. （ D） There is no department store in the r

3、egion. （ A） Alcohol. （ B） Beer. （ C） Juice. （ D） Wine. （ A） Teacher and student. （ B） Saleswoman and customer. （ C） Husband and wife. （ D） Policeman and criminal. （ A） A handbag and flowers. （ B） Flowers and a cake. （ C） Shoes and a cake. （ D） A handbag and a pair of shoes. Section B Directions: Thi

4、s section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there 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

5、 the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. （ A） Spain. （ B） France. （ C） Italy. （ D） Germany. （ A） Four. （ B） Fourteen. （ C） Five. （ D） Nine. （ A） Because she wants to kill time. （ B） Because she wants to help her children with their study. （ C） Because she wants to realize her dream. （ D） Because she ha

6、s never had any education at all. （ A） Interests in learning. （ B） Previous learning experience. （ C） Plenty of time. （ D） Possession of a degree in education. （ A） The womans request is rejected by the man. （ B） The woman is too old to study in college. （ C） The woman has to take a test to be admit

7、ted. （ D） The woman is welcome to study there. 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 answe

8、r to it with a word or a short phrase. 11 What was the new kind of power in the early 1800s? It was _. 12 When did the steamboat “New Orleans“ make its first trip? In _. 13 In the past, who used steamboats? The _ and the manufacturers. 14 Why did manufacturers use the steamboats? Because their trade

9、 depended on _transportation. 15 Who use steamboats today? The _. 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 wonder whether the payme

10、nt will be made _ dollars. （ A） in （ B） with （ C） through （ D） by 17 _ I am concerned, failure is not always a bad thing. （ A） As far as （ B） As long as （ C） So long as （ D） As well as 18 Jerry _ to go out very often until he met Lisa. （ A） used not （ B） didnt use （ C） not used （ D） was not used 19

11、She narrowly escaped _ in the bombing. （ A） to be killed （ B） killed （ C） being killed （ D） to have been killed 20 He hasnt decided _ mathematics or physics. （ A） whether to study （ B） if to study （ C） whether studying （ D） whether studied 21 She talked of the man and the books _ interested her. （ A

12、） which （ B） that （ C） who （ D） as 22 Frankly speaking, Id rather you _ anything about it for the time being. （ A） didnt do （ B） havent done （ C） have done （ D） dont do 23 My new shirt cost me _ the last one that I bought. （ A） three （ B） three times as much as （ C） three times more than （ D） as muc

13、h three times as 24 Dont forget to feed the baby cat while we are away, _? （ A） can you （ B） do you （ C） shall you （ D） will you 25 If you promise _ angry with me, Ill tell you what happened to your car. （ A） get not （ B） not get （ C） not getting （ D） not to get Section B Directions: There are 10 in

14、complete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 I would like to have my car (repair) _, since I can not do it myself. 27 He told me that the middle-aged man (wear) _ glasses was the new president of our university. 28 To his (disappo

15、int) _, he didnt pass the exam in spite of his great efforts. 29 She sat next to him at dinner that night and engaged him in a (live) _ discussion of job hunting. 30 Upon graduation from college, she did not (intention) _ to go to graduate school; instead, she just wanted to get a job to support her

16、 poor family. 31 A theory often involves an imaginary model that helps scientists picture the way an observed event could (produce) _. 32 Susan is the most (experience) _ teacher in the school. 33 If the doctor (come) _ earlier last night, Nina would be alive today. 34 As the old saying goes: “There

17、 is no use (cry) _ over spilt milk.“ 35 I would have remained in (ignore) _ if Mathew hadnt explained it to me. 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 marke

18、d A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 36 A new poll shows that people believe that computers and the Internet have made life better for Americans, but people also see some dangers in the trend toward computerization. The poll found that the public favors some government protection fr

19、om cyber-problems(网络问题 ), but in general people are not especially concerned about issues such as information overload or the never-ending flow of phone calls, faxes and e-mails. A separate survey of children aged 10-17 shows that they have a more positive attitude about computers than adults do, an

20、d most have made use of up-to-date technology in their schools. The survey found that enthusiasm for computers and the Internet is found in all income groups, all regions of the country, all races, and most age groups. However, people over 60 and those towards the lower end of the income rank tend t

21、o show lower rates of computer ownership and Internet usage. The survey shows that “some kind of gap has been crossed: Computers are part of everyday life for most Americans, and the Internet is close behind.“ 36 The first paragraph shows that _. （ A） the new poll about computers and tile Internet i

22、s helpful （ B） people should explore the dangers of computerization （ C） people can not do without computers and the Internet （ D） computerization has its advantages and disadvantages 37 The word “enthusiasm“ (Line 1, Para3) is closest in meaning to _. （ A） great love （ B） great hatred （ C） problem

23、（ D） advantage 38 What are the Americans concerned about according to the poll? （ A） Age of the children using the Internet. （ B） Government protection from the Internet problems. （ C） Information overload. （ D） The flow of phone calls, faxes and e-mails. 39 American adults tend to _ than teenagers.

24、 （ A） care more about information overload （ B） like using computers more （ C） dislike using computers more （ D） face less danger 40 We can learn from the passage that _. （ A） all the American children have used the latest technology in schools （ B） computers and the Internet are very popular with A

25、mericans （ C） Americans tend to place more importance in the Internet usage than computers （ D） the public in America do not hate the Internet problems Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Insomnia (失眠 ) is the in

26、ability to sleep calmly and relaxedly. It is a problem to nearly everyone at some time. A person may be awake for an hour in the middle of the night and then, next morning, may feel that he hardly slept all night. Normally, worry about not getting en6ugh sleep is the worst aspect of most insomnia. I

27、f insomnia occurs repeatedly, it is important to find its possible causes and try to correct them. Any of simple factors may make one feel difficult to fall asleep. His mattress (床垫 ) may be too soft or too hard. If there are too many blankets (毯子 ) on a hot night, he may be too warm; if the mattres

28、s is too light he may feel cold during the night. The bedroom itself may be overheated or too cold. If it is not dark enough, or too noisy, this may cause difficulty in sleeping. Eating shortly before going to bed may also be responsible for insomnia. Drinking tea or coffee can also make people awak

29、e. The cause of insomnia may be easy to correct. The sufferer should check the mattress, and bedroom temperature, and make any necessary changes. He should relax for an hour or two before bedtime, perhaps by reading a book, watching television or taking a warm bath. If he wakes during the night he s

30、hould try turning on the light and reading for a while. Taking warm milk and a biscuit or two may be helpful. 41 According to the writer, the most serious aspect of insomnia is generally _. （ A） the repeated occurrence of insomnia （ B） the worry about less time for sleep （ C） the difficulty in chang

31、ing it （ D） the tiredness from the insomnia 42 Which of the following might NOT cause insomnia according to the passage? （ A） The over-softness of the mattress. （ B） The darkness in the bedroom. （ C） Eating just before going to bed. （ D） Drinking tea before sleeping. 43 According to the passage, whi

32、ch of the following is NOT true about insomnia? （ A） It is a kind of disease. （ B） It might occur to any person. （ C） It may be easy to cure. （ D） Simple factors can lead to insomnia. 44 The method mentioned above in treating insomnia is to _. （ A） eat appropriate amount of food （ B） take a walk bef

33、ore going to bed （ C） change its causes directly （ D） have more reading before sleeping 45 The sufferer of insomnia can relax themselves before sleeping in the following ways EXCEPT _. （ A） reading books （ B） watching some TV （ C） changing sleeping habits （ D） having a warm bath Task 3 Directions: T

34、he 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 briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 A. Business manager You will be responsible for our global business within specific countrie

35、s and will have a good understanding of international distribution, possibly based on previous experience, plus the ability to work in. markets that are highly varied in their culture. You will be fluent in a second language and be willing to travel extensively. B. Department store buyer Based at ou

36、r head office in London, you will select and order stock from our suppliers in Italy. You will need to predict fashion trends and build a strong relationship with our Italian office. You will have gained your buying experience in womens fashion and will hold a degree in design. C. Legal services adm

37、inistrator As head of the legal office, your work will include managing the office IT network, typing reports and supervising staff members. You will need good organizational skills in order to keep ahead of a varied workload. You will be dealing with senior executives and government officials, so a

38、 mature and efficient manner is essential. Responsibilities of the employees: 1. Business manager: be responsible for (46) within specific countries; 2. Department store buyer: to predict (47) and build relationship with our Italian office; 3. Legal services administrator: to deal with (48) and gove

39、rnment officials. Requirements of the employees: 1. Business manager: be fluent in (49) ; 2. Legal services administrator: good (50) to keep ahead of a varied workload. Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those given

40、 in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A-Trusteeship Council B-Universal Postal Union C-General Assembly D-UN Economic and Social Council E-International Court of Justice F-International Maritime Consultative Organizati

41、on G-Secretary-General H-International Chamber of Commerce I-International Monetary Fund J-Office of General Services K-UN Peace-keeping Forces L-United Nations Development Program M-Office of Public Information N-Human Rights Declaration O-Mideast Roadmap P-Terrorism and Disarmament 51 ( )联合国大会 ( )

42、国际法院 52 ( )托管理事会 ( )联合国开发计划处 53 ( )国际货币基金组织 ( )联合国维和部队 54 ( )联合国经济及社会理事会 ( )恐怖主义与裁军 55 ( )国际商会 ( )公共资料处 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 Dear Friends, Do you like learnin

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48、 alone could pass on to the young the wisdom and experience of the old. （ A）人类独自把前人的智慧和经验传授给下一代。 （ B）只有人类才能把以前的智慧和经验传授给下一代。 （ C）只有人类才能把前人的智慧和经验传授给下一代。 （ D）人类独自把以前的智慧和经验传授给下一代。 62 Though they tried their best to pretend, their accent couldnt feel a native speaker. （ A）尽管他们极力掩饰，他们的口音还是不能愚弄本地人。 （ B）尽管他们极力掩饰，本地人还是能听出他们的意思来。 （ C） 尽管他们极力掩饰，他们的口音和本地人不同。 （ D）尽