[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷346及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 346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） Sitting on her desk. （ B） Sitting at her desk. （ C） Standing near her desk （ D） Walking on her desk. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations

3、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） To a rock and mineral show. （ B） To a movie at the student ce

4、nter. （ C） To an opera at the concert hall. （ D） To a popular music concert. （ A） It needed fixing. （ B） It got lost. （ C） It couldnt receive any program. （ D） Its images were not clear. （ A） She went there too late. （ B） She got the wrong directions. （ C） She found it was closed. （ D） She lost her

5、map. （ A） The shop was easy to find. （ B） The shop is located nearby. （ C） They do good work and the prices are reasonable. （ D） The repairmen are skilful although the prices may be high. Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorde

6、d 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. 6 When was the cottage built? The cottage was built _. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete se

7、ntences. 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. 7 No sooner _ I left the library than it began to rain. （ A） had （ B） when （ C） that （ D） as 8 If we _ earlier, we would not have missed the bus. （ A） left （ B）

8、 had left （ C） have left （ D） would have left 9 I didnt understand at first why he couldnt pass the test, no matter_hard he had tried. （ A） when （ B） where （ C） what （ D） how 10 Is this _ looking for? （ A） you are （ B） that you are （ C） what are you （ D） what you are 11 During the week, I have class

9、es _ day, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. （ A） each other （ B） every other （ C） this and the other （ D） all other 12 Kate did not have time to go to the cinema last night because she was busy _ for her exam. （ A） to preparing （ B） to be prepared （ C） preparing （ D） being prepared 13 No one except K

10、enny and Ann _ to New York before. （ A） have been （ B） are going （ C） has been （ D） is going 14 _ her husband, her daughter also went to see the movie. （ A） Except for （ B） Beside （ C） Except （ D） Besides 15 His oral English was so poor that he fond it impossible to make himself _. （ A） understand （

11、 B） understood （ C） to understand （ D） understanding 16 _ in 1292, the bridge is over 700 years old. （ A） Built （ B） Being built （ C） Building （ D） To be built 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 b

12、rackets. 17 The novel was supposed (finish) _ two years ago. 18 Ritte was a very complex man but Peter was the (oppose) _, a simple farmer. 19 It is much (easy) _ to read French than to speak it. 20 I regret (call) _ him a thief, but I regret even more his stealing my watch. 21 He said he would make

13、 his own _ (judge) after he studied the case. 22 Weather _ (permit), the spaceship will be launched tomorrow evening. 23 The climate is gradually becoming (dry) _ and warmer. 24 Im going to take the bus _ (save) money. 25 Most students _ (take) sixty credits by the time they graduate. 26 When (ask)

14、_ why he came to the exhibition, he said that he had been interested in oil paintings for years. 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

15、D. You should make the correct choice. 27 Most people can remember a time in their lives when they learned something almost by accident, that is, without consciously(有意识地 ) trying to learn it. Often this kind of learning happens when we are trying to learn something else. For example, many people le

16、arn a number of English words not by memorizing them or studying them directly, but by doing something they enjoy, like listening to popular songs that contain them. Similarly, some people learn words in Chinese or Japanese not by studying those languages directly, but by studying martial arts, such

17、 as kung fu or aikido, in which Chinese or Japanese terms are used. Foreign students in the United States often learn the system of measurement simply by having to shop and cook for themselves. Those activities require them to learn words like pound, gallon, inch and yard. Many educators believe tha

18、t such a kind of learning, generally called content-based learning, is the best way to learn the rules of a system. Supporters of content-based learning argue that people can best understand and remember a systems basic rules by coining upon them in the context of that system not by studying and mem

19、orizing them out of the context. Therefore, supporters of content-based learning feel that grammatical rules can best be mastered indirectly through reading and writing, rather than by mere memorization. Likewise, they feel that mathematical rules can best be learned by working out real-life problem

20、s where such rules are needed to find out the answers. In many cases, our own learning experiences may support the idea that we have a deeper understanding of rules we find out from context than of those memorized out of context. 27 According to the passage, many people learn a number of English wor

21、ds because _. （ A） they memorize them consciously （ B） they study them directly （ C） they do something they enjoy （ D） they listen to popular songs 28 Many educators believe that the best way to master the basic rules of a system is _. （ A） learning them in the context （ B） producing problems from c

22、ontext （ C） memorizing the related words first （ D） fixing attention on the rules themselves 29 We can infer that shopping and cooking in a foreign country _. （ A） are necessary for students to study systems （ B） require people to know how to measure （ C） tell one what is needed to learn to live the

23、re （ D） help one learn measure words used in that country 30 The rules that we learn from context _. （ A） are easy to forget （ B） are understood more deeply （ C） are difficult to remember （ D） are hard to comprehend 31 What does the author most probably think of the content-based learning? （ A） He d

24、oubts it. （ B） He supports it. （ C） He thinks it funny. （ D） He finds it impractical. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 32 Learn More in Five Days Than Some Managers Learn in Forty Weeks Interpersonal skills Senio

25、r Managers People management skills are the most important skills a manager can develop. What differentiates the leader from a manager is that the leader has acquired not just the technical and strategic skills but has the interpersonal skills to make things happen. No doubt on your way up through t

26、he ranks, you have come across managers who-while they may be very good at other aspects of their job-are decidedly lacking in interpersonal skills. And you know, and they have been told, that their future will be affected greatly by this lack of human skills. This program is totally devoted to deve

27、loping those managerial skills in people on their way to the top. It covers motivating, assessing, rewarding, leading and developing people. Very simple models of interpersonal relationships are used to focus attention on understanding ones own behavior, its impact on others, understanding the goals

28、 of others and integrating a group into a winning team. Professor John Hunt, Program Director, deliberately limits the number of people on this program to guarantee personal attention between tutors and participants. To match the content precisely to your needs, we ask you to do some pre-course work

29、 which includes a survey of those who work with you. This data is linked to our own large databank on how effective managers operate. We then work with you to develop your own specific goals as a manager. 32 How long is the course program?. （ A） Five days. （ B） Ten weeks. （ C） Forty weeks. （ D） Not

30、mentioned. 33 The course is intended for managers who_. （ A） want to strengthen their leadership （ B） want to improve their strategic and technical skills （ C） lack managerial skills in general （ D） lack human management skills 34 Some managers will not be promoted simply because_. （ A） they are lac

31、king in management strategies （ B） they are not good at interpersonal skills （ C） they cannot improve their technical skills （ D） they cannot go up through the ranks 35 What is NOT true of a leader? （ A） He understands the impact of his own behavior. （ B） He understands the goals of other people. （

32、C） He focuses his attention on other peoples behavior. （ D） He knows how to motivate people. 36 According to the last paragraph, which of the following is true? （ A） Tutors will make a survey of the participants. （ B） The participants will finish a survey as a course project. （ C） The number of part

33、icipants is restricted. （ D） Effective managers will present lectures for participants. 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 briefly (in no more than 3 words) on

34、 the blanks. 37 You probably think of Hyundai as the maker of world-class, high quality, affordable motor cars and youre right. But Hyundai Motor only represents approximately 21% of the Hyundai Business Group worldwide. Originating in 1947 as a small contractor, Hyundai has rapidly expanded to beco

35、me one of the international giants in engineering and construction with over US$20 billion of overseas contracts, the builder and operator of a shipyard with the largest ship tonnage(吨位 ) in the world, and the largest producer of automobiles in Korea. In addition, Hyundai is leading the way in the m

36、anufacturer of computers, semiconductors, telecommunication systems, heavy equipment, rolling stock, machinery and petrochemicals. Hyundais latest venture to develop the natural resources of Siberia is an illustration of its pioneering and innovative spirit. In fact, corporate(集体的 ) depth and divers

37、ity(多样化 ) is one of the reasons why Hyundai has become a symbol of Koreas economic success. Join with us in Korea or around the world as we bring the challenge of tomorrow closer today. Hyundai Scope of the company: a world-famous business group Location:【 46】 Year of establishment: in【 47】 Value of

38、 Overseas contracts: over【 48】 Latest venture: the development of the【 49】 in Siberia One reason for its success: corporate【 50】 Task 4 Directions: 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

39、 should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 42 A taxation system B taxation C fiscal charges D progressive taxation E graduated tax F value added tax G income tax H land tax I-excise tax J basis of assessment K taxable income L taxpayer M tax collector N gross income

40、 O gross profit P net income Q average income R national income 51. ( )特许权税 ( )总利润 52. ( )所得税 ( )纯收益 53. ( )国民收入 ( )纳税人 54. ( )累进税 ( )税制 55. ( )财务税收 ( )增值税 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)

41、following them. 46 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT A worker was painting the inside of the water tower. He was standing on a ladder 40 feet above the floor without wearing any fall protection equipment. Obviously he fell through an opening in the floor and died on the spot. INSPECTION RESULTS Followin

42、g its inspection, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (管理局 ) listed three violations (违规 ) of its construction standards. Had the required fall protection been worn by the employee, his death could have been prevented. ACCIDENT PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS1. Employees must be provided and re

43、quired to wear the necessary fall protection equipment.2. Employees must be instructed to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions associated with their work. 47 What accident happened? A worker_from a water tower. 48 What was the age of the worker? He was_. 49 What was the worker doing when the accide

44、nt happened? He_the inside of the tower. 50 What was the cause of the workers death? He did not wear_. 51 What was the advice given to prevent accidents? Employees should be instructed to avoid_. 52 This sort of situation highlights a critical weakness in the leadership of the country: accountabilit

45、y. （ A）这种形势突显该国的一项致命缺陷：责任不清。 （ B）该国的一个备受批评的弱点即责任不清连同这一形势共同突现出来。 （ C）这种形势突显了该国领导中责任不清这项致命弱点。 （ D）这种形势大大突显该国的一个备受批评的弱点：责任不清。 53 The employees are anxious, not only because they might find themselves out of a job, but also because they have no genuine satisfaction or interest in life. （ A）雇员们因失业而焦虑重重，也

46、因此开始不满足，对生活丧失了兴趣。 （ B）雇员们都很焦虑，这不仅和他们的失业有关，而且还因为他们对生活本身毫无真正的满足和兴趣可言。 （ C）雇员们都很焦虑，这不仅因为他们面临着失业的可能，而且还因为他们对生活本身毫无真正的满足和兴趣可言。 （ D）雇员的焦虑情绪不是因为他们面临着失业的可能，而是由于他们不满足，对生活没有兴趣。 54 To understand intercultural communication, we seek to understand tradition and modernization. （ A）要了解文化之间的联系，我们需了解传统与现代。 （ B）要了解跨文

47、化交际，我们力图探究传统与现代。 （ C）正因为要了，解跨文化交际，我们才得以理解传统与现代。 （ D）要了解跨文化交际，我们要大力收集资料。 55 Mary spoke to her teacher with understandable pride in her past. （ A）过去玛丽和她老师很自豪地说话，这是可以理解的 （ B）玛丽过去和她老师说话时，是可以理解的自豪。 （ C）玛丽过去和她老师可以理解地说话，也很自豪。 （ D）玛丽过去和她老师说话时很自豪，这是可以理解的。 56 We are sure that this is the best offer we can mak

48、e and that no other firms can offer you better terms than these. At present we are receiving a lot of orders from all over the world and there is a possibility of our running out of stock one of these days. Therefore, we think it will be to your interest to place an order at once. Your early order i

49、s looked forward to. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an letter or composition according to the following information. 57 You are required to write a Reply Letter to the Enquiry No. 224 according to the following informa