[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷33及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 33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 d

2、ecide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D. （ A） She will go to the beach. （ B） She will go to France. （ C） She will drive to see her brother. （ D） She will drive her mother to the airport. （ A） On the grass. （ B） Near the pool. （ C） On his bike. （ D） At home. （ A） She wanted to

3、make everyone else interested. （ B） She found the meeting uninteresting. （ C） She was listening attentively to the other people. （ D） She wanted everyone at the meeting to be quiet. （ A） The book was hard to find. （ B） The book cost too much money. （ C） The book was difficult to read. （ D） The book

4、was not worth reading. （ A） The man is concerned about the color choice. （ B） The man doesnt care which color is chosen. （ C） The woman has chosen a nice color. （ D） The mans choice is different from the womans. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversat

5、ions. 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） Customer and shop as

6、sistant. （ B） Customer and ticket-seller. （ C） Boss and secretary. （ D） Customer and airplane clerk. （ A） 19 kilos. （ B） 20 kilos. （ C） 39 kilos. （ D） 90 kilos. （ A） She doesnt know how to write a letter. （ B） She never receives any gifts. （ C） She has received too many gifts from her Aunt Mabel. （

7、D） She cant remember what gift her Aunt Mabel sent her. （ A） Are you listening to me? （ B） Are you clear? （ C） Are you still in the room? （ D） Are you still my friend? （ A） He is foolish. （ B） He has a bad memory. （ C） He has a good memory. （ D） He is helpful. Section C Directions: This section is t

8、o 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 word or a short phrase. 11 How many people were killed in the fire? 12

9、What has increased very rapidly in recent years? _ has increased very rapidly in recent years. 13 In what manner is China going to open her door? China is going to open her door still _. 14 How much have we exported and imported this year so far as compared to last year? This year so far we have alr

10、eady exported and imported _ last years value of goods. 15 What is toasted at the end of the speech? To the _ of the Chinese and British people, cheers! Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate

11、 word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 As a matter of fact, they would rather leave for Beijing than _ in Shanghai. （ A） stay （ B） staying （ C） stayed （ D） to stay 17 The boy had no choice but _ the truth. （ A） to tell （ B） tell （ C） telling （ D） told 18 I cant forget the perso

12、ns and the things _ I met in my former company. （ A） which （ B） who （ C） that （ D） what 19 The air here is _ I can enjoy in my mountain village. （ A） not so fresh as that （ B） so fresh as （ C） as fresh as what （ D） so fresh as what 20 If you want to go to see a doctor , youd better _ ahead of time.

13、（ A） make an appointment （ B） make an effort （ C） make a promise （ D） make a decision 21 He has apologized _ her _ being absent from the conference. （ A） for, for （ B） to, to （ C） for, to （ D） to, for 22 The gifted manager tried his best to run the store in order to _ every customers requirement. （

14、A） meet （ B） need （ C） pay （ D） allow 23 Is this the restaurant _? （ A） which you work （ B） in which you work （ C） for which you work （ D） where you work in 24 _ he comes, we will be able to go. （ A） Without （ B） Unless （ C） Except （ D） Even 25 Was it is 1969 _ the American astronaut succeeded _ lan

15、ding on the moon? （ A） when, on （ B） that, on （ C） where, in （ D） that, in 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 If you had taken the doctors advice a week earlier, you (be) _ quite all

16、right now. 27 Id rather you (go) _ to see Jack since he is too busy to come along. 28 It is time that something (do) _ about the traffic problem downtown. 29 There is nothing else to do but (send)_ for the doctor. 30 I like to listen to the radio much better than (watch) _ television. 31 The babys d

17、iaper is wet. It needs (change) _ . 32 To the students, the (introduce) _ to the cultural background is the best part of the book. 33 There isnt any real (different) _ in structure between these two points of view. 34 She has realized the (necessary) _ of getting enough sleep. 35 Presently he made t

18、he suggestion that they (carry on) _ their conversation in French. 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 marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct

19、 choice. 36 Peering into the 21st century, authorities on the future see extraordinary changed. New scientific breakthroughs will allow machines to take on more tasks that human brain has traditionally done. Computers, which once only remembered data, will make more decisions. Machines that today te

20、ll doctors what symptoms the patients have may soon be recommending whether or not to perform surgery as well. Others will design new buildings after questioning buyers about their preferences. Increasingly, human thought processes and even values are being programmed into computers, according to Ea

21、rl Joseph, president of a consulting firm. “Imagine machines which are smarter and more intelligent than humans and, with their embedded(植入的 ) initiative, cant wait to tell you about it,“ he says. In everyday life, the future will mean talking directly to computers without pushing buttons. Just tell

22、 a toaster, stove or other kitchen device what to do, and it will hear the message. The oven may even decide itself how long to cook the roast. Tell the television, “I want to watch Channel 12 at 8 p.m., but store the show for next week,“ and the job will be done. The computer will talk back, too. A

23、lready some soft-drink machines complain loudly if you dont deposit enough cash. At home, a bedside machine may someday tell you, “You forgot to turn off the basement light.“ Away from home, the automobile of the future will think for itself. Scientists predict that drivers will feed destinations in

24、to a computer that will then explain what route to take and even tell where parking spaces are available. A citys traffic-control system might instruct the cars computer how fast to go in heavy traffic and whether to change lanes. 36 This passage mainly discusses _. （ A） the history of computers （ B

25、） the different functions of computers （ C） the computer in the 21st century （ D） scientific breakthroughs in the 21st century 37 The passage tells us that _. （ A） computers can not yet tell us what symptoms a patient has （ B） computers now can remind you to turn off the lights in the basement （ C）

26、the author has a car that can think for itself （ D） some computers now can already make loud complaints 38 From the passage we know that toaster, stove, and oven _. （ A） can hear the authors instructions （ B） are all devices used in the kitchen （ C） are useless without the help of computers （ D） are

27、 invented for the life in the 21st century 39 What does “deposit“(Para. 4) probably mean? （ A） Put in. （ B） Take out. （ C） Change, （ D） Possess. 40 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? （ A） Earl Joseph is quite optimistic about the ability of computers to do more intelligent work

28、 for people in the future. （ B） Earl Joseph insist that computers are smarter and more intelligent than human beings. （ C） Nowadays drivers can feed destinations into a computer that will explain what, route to take and even tell where parking spaces are available. （ D） Both A and B. Task 2 Directio

29、ns: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 In 99 cases out of a 100, insomnia(失眠 ) is caused by a disturbance of the natural sleep rhythm. The reasons why the rhythm has been disturbed are many; they can range from drugs to alcohol to

30、 mental illness to health problems to unresolved stress to bad sleep habits. A sudden change in lifestyle or climate can do it, or a change in a job or an emotional relationship. Certainly the body must have enough sleep. Tests of sleep-deprived people have proved that lack of sleep can cause fairly

31、 rapid physical and mental deterioration(退化 ). On the other hand, the body doesnt need too much sleep. So if youre sleeping in front of the TV, you might find it difficult to sleep soundly at night. Similarly, if youre holidaying in Spain and spending your days sleeping on the beach, chances are tha

32、t youll be wide awake at bedtime. One interesting phenomenon regarding insomnia is that of summer insomnia. Some people have difficulty sleeping during the summer due to longer daylight hours and warmer nights. Many summer insomniacs feel an almost overwhelming urge to put their heads down on their

33、desks in the afternoons, but they cant find a way to compensate for their wakeful nights. For the worst sufferers I sometimes prescribe a mild sleeping pill which, after a few nights, reestablishes the bodys natural sleep rhythm, conditioning it to accept the heat. 41 From the passage, insomnia resu

34、lts from _. （ A） interruption of the ordinary sleep pattern （ B） being unable to sleep （ C） keeping awake at night （ D） drugs to treat a special disease 42 Lack of sleep can lead to _. （ A） a sudden change in lifestyle （ B） good bodily condition （ C） the habit of falling asleep in front of the telev

35、ision （ D） a quick drop in both physical and mental condition 43 A mild sleeping pill can help a person to _. （ A） spend more time sleeping （ B） recover their normal sleep pattern （ C） keep awake at night （ D） compensate for their missing sleep 44 Many summer insomniacs _. （ A） cant make up for the

36、sleepless nights （ B） sleep in the afternoons （ C） can get extra sleep at night （ D） can never sleep well 45 It can be inferred that the writer is probably a _. （ A） singer （ B） sufferer （ C） doctor （ D） tourist Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to com

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39、9 to 482 are available. Builders provisions include central air-conditioning and heating system, imported kitchen cabinets, stove, microwave oven, and washing/drying machines. All are luxuriously designed, and completed with a private garden and open garage. Comprehensive Club Facilities Residents m

40、ay enjoy a full range of private club facilities including a swimming pool, tennis courts, table-tennis room, gymnasium, childrens playroom, sitting room, etc. High Appreciation, Favorable Returns Growing foreign investment in China has created a huge demand for high quality villas in Beijing. Stati

41、stics show rentals typically giving the highest returns. An investment in Beijing Dynasty Garden is sure to bring favorable returns and substantial value appreciation. Professional Management And Other Services Dynasty Garden is professionally managed by the New World Group. The developer also rende

42、rs after-sale rental services(if desired) to guarantee satisfactory investment return. Location:【 46】 . Design:【 47】 . Facilities:【 48】 . Benefits:【 49】 . Services:【 50】 . Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those gi

43、ven in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A hospitality B order dishes C specialty D spice E beverage F champagne G soda water H hot I delicate J bitter K crisp duck L multi-flavor chicken slice M steamed twisted roll N

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