[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷282及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 282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） At a bank. （ B） In a hospital. （ C） In a car. （ D） In an office. （ A） Washington. （ B） Los Angeles. （ C） New York. （ D） Las Vegas. （ A） Patient and doctor. （ B） Waiter and customer. （ C） Wife and husband. （ D） Secretary and boss.

3、（ A） The concert was bad. （ B） The concert was excellent. （ C） He didnt go to the concert. （ D） Hed like to see it again. （ A） An English textbook. （ B） A Chinese textbook. （ C） A chemistry book. （ D） A history book. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conv

4、ersations. 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 the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. （ A） Shes graduated.

5、 （ B） Shes got married. （ C） Shes had a baby boy. （ D） Shes had a baby girl. （ A） Cheryl. （ B） Christine. （ C） Kelly. （ D） Charlotte. （ A） Friends. （ B） Interviewer-interviewee. （ C） Colleagues. （ D） Boss-employee. （ A） Usually. （ B） Always. （ C） Seldom. （ D） Never. （ A） Seldom. （ B） Usually. （ C） Y

6、es, he does. （ D） No, he doesnt. 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 answer to it with a

7、 word or a short phrase. 11 In which part of England did John live?He lived in _ of England. 12 Why did John decide to go south?Because he heard that it was easy to _ there. 13 How did he go to London?_. 14 Whom did John regard the robber as?As _. 15 Did John buy a ticket?_. Section A Directions: In

8、 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 Some women _ a good salary in a job instead of staying home, but they decided not to work for the sake of the family

9、. （ A） must make （ B） should have made （ C） would make （ D） could have made 17 Between 1974 and 1997, the number of overseas visitors expanded _ 27%. （ A） by （ B） for （ C） to （ D） in 18 The bold soldier would rather die than _ to these cruel enemies. （ A） to yield （ B） yield （ C） yielding （ D） have

10、yielded 19 The thought suddenly came to me _ perhaps they had already got ahead of us. （ A） what （ B） which （ C） whose （ D） that 20 Whatever _ the difficulties, we must go on with the experiment. （ A） were （ B） should be （ C） be （ D） could be 21 He is not used to speaking to a stranger, _ to a large

11、 audience. （ A） still more （ B） still less （ C） much more （ D） no other than 22 The reason why I cant attend the ball is _ Im to see off one of my friends at the railway station. （ A） for （ B） because （ C） why （ D） that 23 If I _ the problem, I would do it in a different and rapid way. （ A） would so

12、lve （ B） solve （ C） shall solve （ D） were to solve 24 Professor Wang, _ for his informative lectures, was warmly received by his students. （ A） knowing （ B） known （ C） to be known （ D） having known 25 In order to improve the security in the world, at no time _ the first to use nuclear weapons. （ A）

13、will China be （ B） China will be （ C） will be China （ D） be will China 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 Hurry up, or you (be) _ late. 27 Many (store) _ in China sell mooncakes that

14、day. 28 I think this one is bigger and (cheap) _ than that one. 29 Today I have to (walk) _ home. 30 The farmers in China dont use animals (do) _ farm work any more. 31 My hair is too long. I want to have it (cut) _. 32 All the trees (plant) _ last summer. 33 Different (country) _ have different wea

15、ther. 34 I am afraid I cant go. I have to do some (clean) _ at home. 35 He (read) _ a book when the telephone rang. 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 m

16、arked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 35 It is said that mathematics is the base of all other sciences, and that arithmetic, the science of numbers, is the base of mathematics. Numbers consist of whole numbers which are formed by the digits 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9, and by combina

17、tions of them. Parts of numbers smaller than 1 are sometimes expressed in terms of fractions (分数 ), but in scientific usage they are given as decimals (十进位 ). This is because it is easier to perform the various mathematical operation if decimals are used instead of fractions. The decimal, or ten-sca

18、le, system is used for scientific purposes throughout the world. It is even accepted in countries whose national systems of weights and measurements are based upon other scales. The other scale in general use nowadays is the binary, or two-scale. In such a scale, numbers are expressed by combination

19、s of only two digits, 0 and 1. This scale is perfectly adapted to the “off-on“ pulses of electricity, and so it is widely used in computers. It is because of its simplicity that the scale is often called “the lazy schoolboys dream“. A knowledge of statistics is required by every type of scientists f

20、or the analysis of data. Moreover, even an elementary knowledge of this branch of mathematics is sufficient to enable the journalist to avoid misleading his readers. It is also useful in helping the ordinary citizen detect the attempts which are constantly made to deceive him. 36 From the first para

21、graph we know that parts of numbers smaller than 1 are given _ in scientific usage. （ A） as fractions （ B） as digits （ C） as combinations of digits （ D） as decimals 37 The word “This“ in the last sentence of the first paragraph refers to _. （ A） using fractions in scientific fields （ B） forming a nu

22、mber by the digits （ C） performing the mathematical operations （ D） expressing fractions as decimals 38 According to the passage, why is the binary system often called “the lazy schoolboys dream“ ? （ A） Arithmetic operation in this system are relatively easy. （ B） The two-scale mathematical operatio

23、ns are interesting. （ C） The schoolboy likes the digital computers. （ D） This system is not required to be learned in school. 39 From the passage, which scale is widely used in computers nowadays? （ A） Ten-scale. （ B） Decimal. （ C） Binary. （ D） Fractions. 40 Journalists can use the statistics to _.

24、（ A） mislead readers （ B） avoid guiding readers wrongly （ C） avoid deceiving readers （ D） avoid detecting attempts Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 40 Einstein had a great effect on science and history. An Americ

25、an university president once commented that Einstein had created a new outlook, a new view of universe. It may be some time before the average mind understands fully the identity of time and space and so on-but even ordinary men understand now that the universe is something larger than ever thought

26、before. By 1914 the young Einstein had gained world fame. He accepted the offer to become a professor at the Prussian Academy of Science in Berlin. He had few duties, little teaching and unlimited opportunities for study, but soon his peace and quiet were broken by the First World War. Einstein hate

27、d violence. The misery of war affected him deeply, and he sat unhappy in his office doing little. He lost interest in his research. Only when peace came in 1918 was he able to get back to work. In the years following World War I honors were increasingly heaped on him. He became the head of the Kaise

28、r Wilhelm Institute of Theoretical Physics. In 1921 he won the Nobel Prize, and he was honored in Germany until the rise of Naziism when he was driven from Germany because he was a Jew. 41 The main idea of the first paragraph is _. （ A） the time it will take people to appreciate Einstein （ B） the ch

29、ange in human thought produced by Einstein （ C） the feelings of an American college president （ D） the difficulty of Einsteins thought to teachers 42 According to the American university president,_. （ A） everyone understands Einsteins theory today （ B） the theory of relativity can be quickly learne

30、d by everyone （ C） Einstein achieved more than any other scientist in history （ D） our ideas about the universe are different today because of Einstein 43 Its implied in the passage that Einstein did his greatest work （ A） during World War I （ B） as a young man （ C） between 1906-1915 （ D） when Nazii

31、sm rose 44 Its stated in the fourth paragraph that _. （ A） Einstein was popular in America （ B） Einstein enjoyed reading about wars （ C） Einstein headed a research institute （ D） Einstein was a famous chemist 45 It may be concluded from the passage that （ A） Einstein was forced to serve in the Germa

32、ny army （ B） Albert Einstein had no other interests besides science （ C） Nazi didnt like Jews （ D） his reputation was ruined because of his work during World War I Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table below (No. 46 thr

33、ough 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 45 Mechanical Engineer Wanted Bigsafe Multinational Industrial Corporation is seeking qualified individual for challenging position. Those who apply for the position should have: a degree in industrial engineeri

34、ng a minimum of five years experience in design of mechanical component -knowledge of at least one foreign language -good knowledge of computer Benefits include: -attractive salary (14 months) 5 days work -complete benefits package, including medical, dental and life insurance plans Interested appli

35、cants please apply with full resume, listing qualifications, skills, employment and salary history, accompanied by a letter of interest to: Personnel Department Bigsafe Multinational Industrial Corporation 156 Brooklyn Street Deadline for application: October 30. Mechanical Engineer Wanted The offer

36、ed position:【 46】 Qualification: 1. major in【 47】 2. have【 48】 working experience at least 3. have knowledge of one foreign language 4. master computer Full resume: including qualifications, skills,【 49】 history The last day for the application:【 50】 Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of ter

37、ms. 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 The following is a list of terms about the press. After reading it, you are required to find the i

38、tems equivalent to (与 相同的 ) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should find out the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 to 55. A editorial office B free-lancer C off the record D back alley news E copy editor F full position G investigative reporting H

39、opinion poll I press conference J faxed photo K in-depth reporting L accredited journalist M contributing editor N covert coverage O invasion of privacy P man of the year 51 ( )编辑部 ( )深度报道 52 ( )自由撰稿人 ( )特派记者 53 ( )民意测验 ( )隐性采访 54 ( )调查性报道 ( )传真照片 55 ( )新闻发布会 ( )年度新闻人物 Task 5 Directions: The followi

40、ng is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 55 Title English Language Testing Service Conducted The British Council by 10 Spring Gardens, London SW1A 2BN Tel: London (01) 930 8466 and University of Cambridge Local

41、Examinations Syndicate Syndicate Buildings, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge CB1 2EU Tel: Cambridge (0223) 6 1 1 1 Status An English Language test recognized by governmental, academic ( 学术的 ) and professional bodies in the UK for admission purposes. Levels A description of each candidates performance is prod

42、uced according to a system of language mastery bands. These bands range from very low levels of performance ( Bands 1 and 2) to extremely effective levels (Band 8 and 9) Availability (报名方法 ) The Service is available in British Council centres throughout the world and in regional centres in the UK. W

43、hen entering for the Test candidates must choose an appropriate Module ( 专业 ) according to their field of study. Modules are available in 5 ESP fields ( Life Sciences, Medicine, Physical Sciences, Social Studies and Technology). In addition there is an interdisciplinary General Academic ( 学术的 ) Modu

44、le. A Non-Academic Training Module, introduced in 1983, caters (受训者 ) is suitable for technical/vocational trainees. Content Candidates may choose to take the Academic or NonAcademic modules 61 In whatever culture, people must be faced with the necessity of clothing, eating, living and commuting. （

45、A）在世界各地，人都要解决衣、食、住、行的问题。 （ B）不管在哪种文化里，人们都要面对衣、食、住、行的问题。 （ C）不管文化程度如何，人们都要面对衣、食、住、行的问题。 （ D）不管在哪种文化里，人们都认为衣、食、住、行是必要的。 62 Bewilderment and frustration that the new environment has brought about can easily impair ones self-confidence. （ A）人在新环境中感受到的困惑和挫折会使一个人丧失自信。 （ B）陌生环境带来的困惑和挫折会击败一个人的自信。 （ C）困惑和挫折很

46、容易削弱一个在新环境中的人的自信。 （ D）陌生的环境带来的困惑和挫折很容易削弱一个人的自信。 63 We must have an adequate knowledge of culture so as to interpret how people from another country behave and speak （ A）掌握足够的文化背景知识有助于我们理解不同国家的人的言语行为。 （ B）掌握足够的文化背景知识的目的是理解不同国家的人的言语行为。 （ C）我们必须掌握足够的关于文化的知识，这样才能理解他们的言语行为。 （ D）我们必须掌握足够的文化背景知识，这样才能翻译各国不同

47、的语言文字。 64 I think that Susana is by far the most active member of our group （ A）我认为苏珊娜是我们组里较为积极的成员。 （ B）我认为苏珊娜远远不是我们组里的积极分子。 （ C）我认为苏珊娜是离我们组最远的积极分子。 （ D）我认为苏珊娜是我们组里最最积极的成员。 65 The University of London Notes for International Students(外国学生入学须知 ) All applicants whose first language is not English are

48、required to show that their ability to under-stand and express themselves in both written and spoken English is sufficiently high for them to benefit from their courses of study It is very important that international students do not make the journey to England until they have been formally notified that they will be admitted to the university， and until they are certain that they have sufficient funds to pay for their tuition fees and living expenses 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an let