[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷350及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 350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） $116 （ B） $150 （ C） $115 （ D） $126 （ A） The doctor wont see her today. （ B） The doctor will see her today. （ C） The doctor will be busy tomorrow. （ D） The doctor is busy all day today. （ A） Return some books. （ B） Read Matthews bo

3、oks. （ C） Go home. （ D） Leave class early. （ A） 16 （ B） 18 （ C） 22 （ D） 20 （ 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 conve

4、rsations 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） Husband and wife. （ B） Doctor and patient. （ C） Teac

5、her and student. （ D） Doctor and nurse. （ A） By train. （ B） By plane. （ C） By bus. （ D） By ship. （ A） Two weeks. （ B） Three weeks. （ C） Twenty days. （ D） Thirty days. （ A） Sad. （ B） Excited. （ C） Happy. （ D） Frightened. Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short p

6、assages. 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. 10 Where did the farmer live? He lived in _ Section A Directions: In this section, there

7、 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. 11 I don t think he is slow_learning a foreign language. （ A） in （ B） on （ C） for （ D） with 12 He knows nothing about the accident _ he rea

8、d in the paper. （ A） except what （ B） except for （ C） except that （ D） except 13 The workers _ a library for our university this month. （ A） are building （ B） build （ C） built （ D） had built 14 Mother does most of _ at home. （ A） clean （ B） cleaning （ C） to clean （ D） the cleaning 15 we came to a pa

9、lace _ our former classmates had never paid a visit before. （ A） where （ B） which （ C） that （ D） to which 16 _ , he remains modest. （ A） Hero as be is （ B） Because he is a hero （ C） A hero as he is （ D） As he is a hero 17 The students were much encouraged _ a chance to talk with the Americans in Eng

10、lish. （ A） to get （ B） got （ C） to have got （ D） having got 18 She didnt go to the cinema last night, _ she had to finish her term paper. （ A） as （ B） if （ C） till （ D） though 19 As a matter of fact, they would rather leave for Beijing than _ in Shanghai. （ A） stay （ B） staying （ C） stayed （ D） to s

11、tay 20 The chair looks rather unusual in shape, but it is very comfortable to sit _. （ A） by （ B） on （ C） with （ D） at 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. 21 With her knowledge and experi

12、ence, she was surely (qualify) _for the work. 22 There is a (child) _ innocence between friends. 23 The idea that the countryside is (peace) _ is not always true. 24 My (suggest) _ is that we send a few technicians to help other groups. 25 If you want to catch up with advanced enterprises, youve got

13、 to(modern) _ management. 26 He is an active (participate) _ in the game. 27 I was told that Disney World is one of Floridas major (tour) _ attractions. 28 If you could find some witness, it could greatly (strength) _ his case. 29 His recommendation that she (send)_ to study abroad was rejected. 30

14、The price of petrol is much (high) _ now than it was this time last year. 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

15、correct choice. 31 Parents with an adopted child wonder, when and how to tell their child that he or she is adopted. They also want to know if there are special problems for an adopted child. Child and adolescent psychiatrists(精神病学家 ) recommend that the child be told about the adoption by the adopti

16、ve parents. Children should be told about their adoption in a way that they can understand. There are two different views on when a child should be told about the adoption. Many experts believe the child should be told at earliest age possible. This approach provides the child an early opportunity t

17、o accept and integrate the concept of being “adopted“. Other experts believe that telling a child too early may confuse the young child who cant really understand the event. These experts advise waiting until the child is older. In either case, children should learn of their adoption from the adopti

18、ve parents. This helps give the message that adoption is good and that the child can trust the parents. If the child first learns about the adoption intentionally or accidentally from someone other than parents, the child may feel angry and mistrust towards the parents, and may view the adoption as

19、bad or shameful because it was kept a secret. Adopted children will want to talk about adoption and parents should encourage this process. Several excellent childrens story books are available in bookstores which help parents tell the child being adopted. 31 Parents who have an adopted child want to

20、 know _. （ A） how to hide the fact that he or she is adopted （ B） when the child was born exactly （ C） whether they should tell the child that he or she is adopted （ D） if the child has certain disease 32 According to experts, the adopted child should _. （ A） be told the truth once he or she is adop

21、ted （ B） be informed of the fact that he or she is adopted as early as possible （ C） be told the truth by the adoptive parents themselves （ D） always be kept in the dark about the fact through channels other than the adoptive parents. 33 What happens if the adopted child learns the fact through chan

22、nels other than the adoptive parents? （ A） They will never trust the adoptive parents again. （ B） They will probably think that the adoptive parents keep it a secret due to some shameful reasons. （ C） They will leave the adoptive parents and prefer to be homeless. （ D） They certainly will be annoyed

23、 34 After they know that they are adopted, the children have a desire to _. （ A） learn more about their adoption from the adoptive parents （ B） read more childrens story books about adoption （ C） stay at home because they think the adoption is shameful or bad （ D） talk about it with other people su

24、ch as neighbors 35 Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? （ A） Adopted children recommend that they be told about the adoption by adoptive parents. （ B） Experts all agree that telling the child too early about the adoption may confuse them. （ C） Some experts hold that th

25、e adopted child should be kept in the dark as long as possible. （ D） Parents should not discourage the adopted child from talking about the process of adoption. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 36 Increasing numb

26、ers of international students are choosing Australia as their overseas study destination. Each year we welcome 80,000 international students from all over the world. Australia is an attractive and safe place to live and we enjoy a very high standard of living. Australias major cities all have someth

27、ing special to offer. Brisbane and other cities in Queensland boast(以有 而自豪 ) the best weather, welcoming and friendly people, competitive living and tuition costs, opportunities for adventure tourism and modem cities with thriving arts and cultural scenes, brilliant sunsets and great beaches. Sydney

28、 is our biggest city with bright lights, great people and an exciting lifestyle built around the magnificent Sydney Harbor. Having hosted the 2000 Olympics and the 2003 Rugby World Cup and being the home of the famous Opera House and Bondai Beach Sydney is an excellent city with many varied options

29、for entertainment. More and more exciting things will be happening in this already vibrant(充满生气的 ) city. Melbourne is literally littered with international restaurants and street cafes, and produces some of Australias best musicians. Melbourne is actually quite European in its flavor with a distinct

30、 multicultural population. This is reflected again in the variety of restaurants around Melbourne and the cultural displays that are present everywhere. Melbourne also celebrates its diversity(多样性 ) in festivals throughout the year. Finally, Perth seems to have a little bit of everything and claims

31、to be the worlds biggest kept secret. Situated on the Swan River, Perth is famous for its cleanliness and great weather. Certainly, Perth and Melbourne and Brisbane have proven to be very popular choices for international students. 36 Brisbane and other cities in Queensland are proud of the followin

32、g EXCEPT _. （ A） the best weather （ B） opportunities for adventure tourism （ C） welcoming and friendly people （ D） being the biggest city 37 Which city held the Rugby World Cup in 2003? （ A） Brisbane. （ B） Sydney. （ C） Melbourne. （ D） Queensland. 38 Which city is quite European in its flavor? （ A） S

33、ydney. （ B） Brisbane. （ C） Melbourne. （ D） Perth. 39 In Perth you can see _. （ A） the famous Opera House （ B） international restaurants （ C） Australias best musicians （ D） the Swan River 40 The reason why Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane have proven to be very popular choices for international students

34、 isnt _. （ A） that they have competitive living and tuition costs （ B） that they have an exciting lifestyle （ C） that they have a distinct multicultural population （ D） that they seem to have a little bit of everything Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required

35、 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. 41 When you make your travel arrangements to Oxford, Ohio, you should make plans to arrive here at least a week before classes begin so you can get to know

36、the university and the area. The university holds a short orientation program for all new foreign students prior to registration for classes, and you will be expected to attend this program. A valuable service to foreign students traveling to the U.S. is provided by the International Students Servic

37、e(ISS) in New York. If you send your travel plans to the ISS, someone will meet you at your port of entry to the U.S., help you find a temporary place to stay, help you arrange your travel within the U.S., and provide other assistance. There is no charge for these services. For more information, con

38、tact: International Students Service 356 West 34th Street, Third Floor New York, New York 10017 USA When you arrive in Oxford, you should first visit the Office of International Students Service. The director will help you find your place of residence, answer questions, and help in other ways. This

39、office is available to assist you throughout your entire stay here. You should make plans to arrive at Oxford, Ohio at least【 46】 before classes begin. If you want more information, you have to contact【 47】 . International Students Service is in【 48】 . Services free of charge: meet you at your【 49】

40、to the U.S.; help you find【 50】 ; help you arrange your travel within the USA, and provide other assistance. 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 should put the corr

41、esponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 46 A Budget for May B Fixed Expenses C Rent $210.00 D Electricity $22.00 E loan payment $150.00 F insurance $75.00 G Total fixed expenses $482.00 H Variable Expenses I Gasoline $85.00 J Food $120.00 K Telephone $11.50 L Clothing $60.00 M Summe

42、r swimming pool membership $50.00 N Entertainment $120.00 O Total variable expenses $446.50 P Income after taxes $1,007.25 Q Savings $78.75 51. ( )还贷 ( )保险 52. ( )税后收入 ( )节余 53. ( )固定花销 ( )弹性花销 54. ( )房租 ( )娱乐 55. ( )服装 ( )汽油费 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage

43、you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 50 The market investigation is indispensable to sales promotion. They are as closely related as the lips and teeth. What you produce is for sale on the market. It would be impossible to succeed in selling a produc

44、t without investigating the market first. In the international market, goods on sale coming from countries and suppliers are always facing fierce competition. Under such circumstances, they will try everything possible to familiarize themselves with the market conditions. In making investigations, w

45、e ought to get information about what similar items the competitors are offering on the market, what prices they are quoting, what features their products have, who are their regular customers, etc. Then, how can we obtain such information? There are many channels we can make use of in doing this so

46、rt of work. The commercial counselors offices of our embassies stationed abroad can help us in making market investigations. Nowadays, our import and export corporations send their trade groups abroad quite often. One of their purposes is to make market survey on the spot. Certainly, face-to-face ta

47、lks with foreign businessman are important channels to get market information. The Chinese Export Commodities Fairs and some other fair of similar nature as well as visits of foreign businessman provide us with such opportunity. 51 What is the role of market investigation in sales promotion? It is _

48、 . 52 Why do we need market investigations? Because sellers are facing _ . 53 Who can help us in making marketing investigations? 54 What is the purpose of sending trade groups abroad so often? To make _ . 55 What is the important channel to get market information? 56 As the children become financially independent of the family, the emphasis on family financial security will shift from protection to saving for the retirement years. （ A）因为孩子们已经与家庭脱离了经济关系，家庭经济得到