[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷388及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 388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） He seldom wakes up early. （ B） He likes coffee just as the woman dose. （ C） He needs tea to make himself awake. （ D） He doesnt usually eat breakfast. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short c

3、onversations. 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） In the shopp

4、ing district. （ B） In the largest building. （ C） In the bank. （ D） In the Honor Department Store. （ A） Have a rest. （ B） Take a walk. （ C） Have a drink. （ D） Get to sleep. （ A） 11 p.m. of that day. （ B） 11 a.m. of the previous day. （ C） 11 p.m. of next day. （ D） 11 p.m. of the previous day. （ A） Hav

5、e a rest. （ B） Take a walk. （ C） Give more information. （ D） Wake him up. 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, yo

6、u should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 6 What did my grandmother look like? She was _ and _ with small bright eyes. 7 What was she good at? She was good at _. 8 What did children come to her for? Children came to her for _. 9 What did young women come to her for? Young wom

7、en came to her for _. 10 How did children feel to be with her? The children were always _ to be with her. 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,

8、 C, and D. 11 It is high time that you_smoking. （ A） give up （ B） gave up （ C） will give up （ D） must give up 12 He told me how he had given me shelter and protection without which I _ of hunger and cold. （ A） would be died （ B） would have died （ C） would die （ D） will have died 13 Was it during the

9、 Second World War _ he died? （ A） which （ B） as （ C） that （ D） then 14 Kevin is the only student in the class _failed in the exam. （ A） who （ B） that （ C） which （ D） whom 15 In spite of what we said, he refused to _ to the police station. （ A） give away （ B） give off （ C） give himself away （ D） give

10、 himself up 16 She moved away from her parents, and missed them_enjoy the exciting life in New York. （ A） too much to （ B） enough to （ C） very much to （ D） so much to 17 He bought her what she wanted _ the fact that they were costly. （ A） even if （ B） as though （ C） only if （ D） regardless of 18 _ w

11、e have finished the course, we shall take a new one. （ A） Since now （ B） Since that （ C） Now that （ D） By now 19 _ his eyes when she told him that it was time for them to leave. （ A） No sooner did he open （ B） He had no sooner opened （ C） Hardly had he opened （ D） Scarcely did he open 20 He didnt li

12、ve up to _ have been expected of him. （ A） which （ B） what （ C） that （ D） all what 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 In spite of his trouble, he gave the (appear)_of being happy. 22

13、At the bus stop (be) _ a soldier and two young people on their way to north Carolina. 23 Many a boy (enjoy) _ playing basketball. 24 These books _(keep) in the library for a long time. 25 What does black usually (symbol) _ in literature? 26 May I put forward a _ (propose) that the canteen should ser

14、ve more salads? 27 The wolf was once the (widely) _ distributed kind of mammal in the world. 28 Do you mean _ (play) football this afternoon? 29 I am sure the secretary who has just been hired will prove to be an efficient (employ) _. 30 The engineers spent the whole night (work) _ on the new device

15、. 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 choice. 30 The difficulties that would have to be encountered by

16、 anyone who attempted to explore the Moon would be incomparably greater than those that have to be faced in the endeavor to reach the summit of Mount Jolmo Lungma. In two respects only would the lunar explorer have the advantage. In the first place movement would be less fatiguing because the gravit

17、ational pull of the Moon is not very great, the weight of the Moon being only about one - eightieth of that of the Earth. If the Moon had an atmosphere like that of the Earth, a man playing golf on the Moon would find that he could drive his ball for a mile without much difficulty. The second advant

18、age the lunar explorer would have over the climbers on Mount Jolmo Lungma would be the absence of strong wind to contend against. The Moon having no atmosphere, there can be no wind nor, of course, can there be any noise, for sound is carried by the air. The Moon is a world that is completely still

19、and where utter silence prevails. 31 According to the passage, moon explorers will meet_. （ A） less difficulties than Mount Jolmo Lungma climbers （ B） more difficulties than Mount Jolmo Lungma climbers （ C） greater difficulties than Mount Jotmo Lungma climbers （ D） the same difficulties as Mount Jol

20、mo Lungma climbers 32 Walking on the Moon is_. （ A） more exhausting than climbing Mount Jolmo Lungma （ B） less exhausting than climbing Mount Jolmo Lungma （ C） more dangerous than climbing Mount Jolmo Lungma （ D） less dangerous than climbing Mount Jolmo Lungma 33 It can be inferred from the passage

21、that_. （ A） the gravity on the earth is 80 times as big as that on the moon （ B） the weight of the earth equals the weight of 18 moons （ C） a stone can be thrown far away very easily on the moon （ D） the moon is a good place to play golf 34 Which of the following statements can best describe the sit

22、uation on the moon? （ A） It is not so quiet as on the earth. （ B） It is absolutely quiet on the moon. （ C） Wind is not so strong as on Mount Jolmo Lungma. （ D） It is quiet on the moon, but sometimes it is a bit noisy. 35 In writing the article, the writer is quite_. （ A） subjective （ B） optimistic （

23、 C） pessimistic （ D） objective Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 36 As the competition to Canadas post-secondary heats up, parents are searching for new ways to give their kids an edge (优势 ). Growing numbers are f

24、inding the solution in longstanding educational method boarding schools. Canadas almost 10,000 boarding school students are exposed to richer and more varied programming than the public system can offer. Moreover, their days are quite structured and students are kept busy with academics, athletics (

25、运动 ) and other activities. Many boarding schools develop specialties. For instance, Brentwood College School in Mill Bay, specializes in fine arts, while Athol Murray College Notre Dame in Wilcox, has nationally recognized hockey programs for boys and girls. Susan Hazel, who spent more than 20 years

26、 teaching in Canadian boarding schools, says that boarding schools foster (培养 ) independence in students. “They provide a safe, positive environment in which young people can take risks and attempt new things. Students get involved in activities they might not try elsewhere and they build some fabul

27、ous (难以置信的 ) friendships.“ “Canadas 69 boarding schools including religious and secular (长期的 ) institutions, schools that cater to (迎合 ) children with special needs and single sex and co-educated (男女同校 ) institutions. Because of this variety its important for parents to research carefully when looki

28、ng for a boarding school“, says Hazel. “Try to find a school that suits your child, her talents and abilities. Inquire about student supervision after school hours and on weekends. Find out about the food and healthcare services. And check on the size of the dorms and how many students sleep in each

29、 room.“ 36 Why do many parents send their children to the boarding school in Canada? （ A） They want to spend more money in the childrens education. （ B） They want to spend less money in the childrens education. （ C） They want to have their own time to enjoy life. （ D） They want to make their childre

30、n become more competitive in the future. 37 Which of the following statement is true? （ A） The programming offered by the boarding school is very strict. （ B） The programming offered by the boarding school is very rich. （ C） The programming offered by the public system is mom colorful. （ D） The prog

31、ramming offered by the public system is more effective. 38 The students in boarding school dont spend much time on _. （ A） academics （ B） sport games （ C） various activities （ D） computer games 39 Studying in the boarding school, the students will become _. （ A） richer （ B） busier （ C） safer （ D） mo

32、re independent 40 Which of the following statements would be the best title of this passage? （ A） A Long-standing Education Method. （ B） Give Your Kids a Good Education. （ C） The Advantage of Boarding Schools. （ D） Find a Suitable School for Your Child. Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage.

33、 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. 41 After reading the following introduction to the course on First Certificate in English, you are required to complete t

34、he outline below it (No. 46 through No, 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. English for Cambridge Examination This course prepares non-native speakers for the internationally recognized First Certificate in English. Syllabus(课程大纲

35、) Speaking skills are taught as part of an integrated approach. Special emphasis is placed on the ability to communicate successfully at all levels. Listening skills are also taught as part of an integrated approach. Extensive use is made of our modern language laboratory and video self-access cente

36、r. Grammar practice is an essential part of the preparation for examination. Students are introduced to word processing on computers. Integrated into our basic syllabus for speaking, listening and reading are regular classes on British life and institutions including the legal system, politics and t

37、he press. Literary(文学的 ) texts form a part of all courses. Careers and future study The FCE is an intermediate qualification internationally recognized in commerce, industry and higher education. Admission Application refer direct to the Language Center, University Brighton, Falmer, Brighton BN 19PH

38、 for details and application form. Contact Course leader: Martin Wilson 211-0934398 Training Course for FCE Intended for: 【 46】 of English to obtain the internationally Recognized First Certificate in English Skills to be trained : speaking, 【 47】 and reading Teaching aids available : modern 【 48】 a

39、nd 【 49】 self-access center Contact person: 【 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 should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 45

40、 A enquiry B agreement to pay C letter of intent D blanket order E sample order F delivery instructions G delivery schedule H delivery just-in-time I delivery release J certificate of origin K dangerous goods declaration L shipping instructions M dispatch order N collection order O sea waybill P goo

41、ds declaration for exportation Examples： (E) 样品订单 (H) 按时交货 51 ( ) 交货计划表 ( ) 装运说明 52 ( ) 询价单 ( ) 发运单 53 ( ) 交货说明 ( ) 出口货物报关单 54 ( ) 意向书 ( ) 支付协议 55 ( ) 危险货物申报单 ( ) 原产地证书 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 th

42、rough No.60) following them. 51 The European Merchants Bank The EMB is recruiting(招聘 ) 2 secretaries(fluent in English) for its headquarters in Luxembourg. Secretarial experience of two to three years is essential, together with an excellent knowledge of French. The successful applicant will also ha

43、ve knowledge of other languages. The EMB offers attractive terms of employment, a generous salary with a wide range of benefits, and good career development opportunities. It is committed to equal opportunities, and applications for these posts are invited from both men and women. Applicants, who mu

44、st be able to relocated to Luxembourg immediately, are requested to send their resume in English or French, together with a photograph, to: European Merchants Bank Human Resource Department POST BOX 400 Deadline for applications: 31, August Interviews in Luxembourg: 15, Sept. N.B. Application cannot

45、 be returned. 51 What is the requirement for language? Applicants should be good at both _. 52 Where are the jobs of secretaries based? In _. 53 Why does EMB say they provide equal opportunities? Because both _ can apply for these posts. 54 What is the closing date for applications? 55 What will EMB

46、 do with ones application if one is refused? EMB wont _. 56 Seen from space, our earth, with water covering 70% of its surface, appears as a “blue planet“. （ A）如 果从太空中看地球的话，地球像一个蓝色的行星，而且地球的表面 70%都是水。 （ B）地球表面的 70%都被水覆盖着，从太空中看地球，它就像一颗蓝色的行星。 （ C）从太空上看我们的地球，它的表面的 70%都被水覆盖着，看上去像一颗蓝色的行星。 （ D）从太空中看到地球的表面的

47、 70%都是水，它是一个蓝色的行星。 57 The objective of this report is to summarize the achievements weve made as well as the setbacks weve experienced in the past year. （ A）本报告的目的是要总结去年所取得的成就和遇到的挫折。 （ B）本报的客观性在于在过去的一年里成绩和倒退一样多。 （ C）本报告是要客观地总结去年所取得的成绩和遇到的挫折。 （ D）本报告的目的在于总结在过去的一年里所取得的成就和曾经遇到的倒退。 58 The power of words

48、, then lies in their connections the things they bring up before our minds, in other words, the real power of words mainly lies in their joining of ideas in mind. （ A）单词的力量在于它们和事物的联系，即单词在我们思考之前所提出的东西，换句话说，单词的真正的力量 主要在于它们将我们头脑里的观点表达出来。 （ B）文字的力量在于它与所表达事物的内在关联，即它在我们头脑中所呈现的事物。换言之，文字的 真正的作用在于它把我们头脑内的思想联系在了一起。 （ C）单词的作用，于是乎，在于单词与单词 的内在联系即它们所带到我们眼前的事物。换句话说，单词的作用主要在于 它们联系了头脑里的思想。 （ D）语言的作用在于它们之间的联系。把事物呈现在我们面前。语言的真正魅力在于它们把我们头脑里的思想联合了起来。 59 This course will introduce you to many of the functions which the software uses to produce