[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷390及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 390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 cant explain the instructions clearly. （ B） He speaks too fast. （ C） He doesnt understand the instructions clearly. （ D） He is deaf. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations.

3、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） Theft. （ B） Investigation.

4、 （ C） Mess. （ D） Mrs. Johnsons carelessness. （ A） Invite professor Green to her wedding. （ B） Decline the present Professor Greens remarks about her. （ C） Buy Professor Green a nice present to express her thanks. （ D） Find a present together with Professor Green. （ A） The mans firm. （ B） The womans

5、manager. （ C） The man. （ D） The woman. 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

6、with a word or a short phrase. 5 Why did Jims parents have a serious talk with him one year ago? 6 What did Jim want to have? He wanted to have a _ . 7 How much money did Jim get from his parents this morning? He got _ . 8 For what did Jims parents give him money? They gave him as a _ . 9 When did t

7、hey give Jim money? They gave Jim money _ this morning. 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, C, and D. 10 If I _ harder for the final exam, I

8、should have passed it. （ A） study （ B） had studied （ C） studied （ D） was studying 11 On no account be removed from the library. （ A） reference books may （ B） may reference books （ C） cant reference books （ D） reference books can 12 _ he was an old customer, the boss allowed 5% discount off the price

9、s of the goods. （ A） Gave （ B） To give that （ C） Given that （ D） Giving that 13 The news _ the Chinese football team had won the match excited all of us. （ A） that （ B） what （ C） which （ D） as 14 I wanted to build a bookcase, but I could not make. _ of the instructions. （ A） understanding （ B） sense

10、 （ C） reality （ D） sight 15 We should _ study hard during our time in the university. （ A） all （ B） every （ C） some （ D） any 16 A man escaped from the prison last night. It was a long time _ the guards discovered what had happened. （ A） before （ B） until （ C） since （ D） when 17 They havent found a h

11、ouse. So they _ with us for the time being. （ A） would stay （ B） will stay （ C） are staying （ D） will be staying 18 Social evils were fundamentally caused by _ inequality. （ A） economy （ B） economical （ C） economics （ D） economic 19 Mary had always refused to cooperate with others because she believ

12、ed that she could do better_ . （ A） single-handed （ B） than anybody （ C） in person （ D） all her own 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. 20 (see) _ from the hill, our school looks more bea

13、utiful. 21 As she has overcome all the difficulties, she feels much (happy) _ now. 22 I was so busy yesterday that I forgot (call) _ you. 23 I apologize for not (keep) _ my promise. 24 The teacher didnt mind (help) _ the students in her spare time. 25 I saw a wallet(lie) _ on the ground on my way ho

14、me. 26 I know (nothing) about the accident (except) (which) I read (in the newspaper). 27 If you had spoken clearly, you _(understand). 28 They solved that problem (intelligence)_. 29 It is no use _ (try) to deceive me. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 question

15、s 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 By the first century A. D., historians say, the Chinese had some knowledge of the winds and currents of the Pacific. When weather preve

16、nted the Chinese from navigating by the sky their mariners(水手 ) used magnetized(磁化 ) needles to guide them. Because the sailors had no level surface on their rocking ship, they floated the needle in a shallow bowl of water, and the compass that guided explorers to day was born. Between 1450 and 1433

17、, Emperor Chu Tis Treasure Fleet of the Dragon Throne ruled the entire south Pacific and the Indian Ocean, collecting gifts and tributes (贡品 ) for the Emperor throughout a territory that ranges from Korea and Japan to Eastern coast of Africa. The Admiral Cheng Ho began the first of seven voyages in

18、1405. The purpose of the first voyage was to hurt the former emperor who had been dethroned and escaped. The admirals fleet, which was made up of 62 large junks and 255 smaller ships, recaptured the deposed emperor and also defeated a large pirate fleet that had been terrorizing the islands near Sum

19、atra. Over the next 28 years, Admiral Cheng Ho increased Chinas trading territory to including 37 countries from the Vietnam coast to Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, and eastern Africa. Cheng Hes death around 1435 signaled the end of the Treasure Fleet and disappearing of Chinas economic domination of th

20、e South Pacific. 30 It is implied but not stated that ancient navigation used to sail _ . （ A） with their knowledge of the winds （ B） by the sky （ C） by the compass （ D） by the currents of the Pacific 31 Which of the following is not true according to the passage? （ A） The Chinese sailors knew the w

21、inds and currents of the Pacific much earlier than the westerners. （ B） The Chinese sailors used the compass to guide their voyage. （ C） The Chinese sailors knew how to make rocking ships surface level （ D） The compass the Chinese mariners used had magnetized needles. 32 Why did Cheng Ho go on his f

22、irst voyage in 1405? （ A） He wanted to be the first to sail round the world. （ B） He had to collect gifts and tributes for his emperor. （ C） He was ordered to hunt the deposed former emperor. （ D） He wanted to include the places he would cover into the Chinese territory. 33 According to the passage,

23、 _ . （ A） Cheng Ho succeeded in recaptured the deposed former emperor （ B） Cheng Ho once terrorized the islands near Sumatra （ C） Cheng Ho hoped to trade with African countries but failed （ D） Cheng Ho ruled the entire South Pacific and Indian Ocean 34 From the passage, we know that _ . （ A） Cheng H

24、o died on the way of his last voyage （ B） Cheng Ho ended his seventh voyage in 1433 （ C） the disappearing of Chinas economic domination of the South Pacific led to Cheng Hos death （ D） it took Cheng Ho 30 years to visit 37 countries Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions

25、 or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 35 Terms and Conditions of Employment These terms and conditions should be read before you sign you sign your contract. Salary: Your starting salary is: $15,000. This is reviewed annually. Hours: The normal hours of work are eight hours a day, Mo

26、nday through Friday. You will start work on Feb. 21,2008. On the first morning, report to your line manager John knight. Health and safety: Please read the safety regulations attached. If you have any questions, contact the health and safety officer, whose name is at the top of the regulation sheet.

27、 If you have health problems, please inform the Senior Nurse, Chris Thomas. If you cannot work because of illness, please telephone the factory. Annual leave: During your first year of employment you are allowed twenty days leave. This should be arranged with your line manager. Overtime: If you work

28、 more than forty hours a week, you will be paid at the current overtime rate. Your line manager will keep a record of the overtime you work. If you work on public holidays, you will be paid at the current rates. If you prefer, time can be taken instead of extra pay for public holidays and overtime.

29、Clothing: The Supplies Department provides overalls(工作服 ). Inform supplies of your size two days before you need them. You can also order any other equipment you need for your job from supplies. 35 According to the contract, the salary of the employee _. （ A） is paid weekly （ B） is adjusted every qu

30、arter （ C） is re-examined from year to year （ D） is fixed for the whole contract period 36 If employees have any health problem, they should _. （ A） telephone the factory （ B） inform the Senior Nurse （ C） report to their line manager （ D） contact the health and safety officer 37 The line manager is

31、responsible for _. （ A） giving a pay raise （ B） signing a contract （ C） arranging annual leave （ D） helping with personal affairs 38 If employees work on public holidays, usually they will get _. （ A） extra days off （ B） extra money （ C） a pay raise （ D） paid holidays 39 When they need overalls for

32、their job, employees should inform the Supplies Department of _. （ A） the size （ B） the color （ C） the style （ D） the quantity 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 answe

33、rs briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 40 Christine Evert Lloyd is an American tennis champion and one of the top women players in the world. She is noted for her strong backhand and her intense concentration during a match. Evert was 10om in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She learned to pla

34、y tennis from her father. Because she learned to play on the slow clay tennis courts which are common in southern Florida, Evert is at her best on show courts. In 1971, at the age of 16, Evert became the youngest player to reach the semifinals of the United States Open Tennis Championship. This was

35、her first time to participate in the U.S. Open. In 1972, she turned professional and was able to accept money and other prizes for winning matches. In 1974, she won the womens singles title in two major tournaments. These titles were at Wimbeldon, the British Championship, and the French Open, which

36、 is played on clay. Later she won the U.S. and Australian Opens, the two other major tennis Championships. Evert set an impressive record of wins on clay courts. From August 1973 to May 1979, a period of almost 6 years, Evert beat 125 opponents. Her unbelievable record will be remembered for a yew l

37、ong time in the sports world. Wimbeldon: the site of (46) . At her first U.S. Open, Evert was a (47) . She won (48) major tennis championship mentioned in the passage. In 1972, she (49) besides being able to accept money and other prizes. The achievement: in a period of six years, Evert won (50) mat

38、ches. 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. 44 The following is a list of film terms. Afte

39、r reading it ,you are required to find the item equivalent (与 相同的 ) to those given in chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55. A-animation film studio J-Hundred Flowers Awards B-animated cartoon K-Nominatio

40、n for Academy Awards C-documentary film L-sensational fihn D-feature film M-smelling film E-film projection network N-super film F-film projection unit O-swordsman film G-first scene P-war film H-full length documentary I-Golden Horse Award 45 What should the person do if he finds a fire?He should o

41、perate _. 46 Where should those in cl ass go when hearing the fire alarm?They should go to _ . 47 What should people do during the fire alarm?They should _ the elevator. 48 Which alarm is outside the kitchen door?The alarm in _ . 49 Where can we infer this instruction is read?It is read _ . Task 5 D

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46、 with? _ of any front-wheel-drive car in the worl 51 What is the Americas longest regular production car? 52 How many adults can be ridden in the Cadillac Brougham? 53 How much money can be gotten back from Cadillac when you purchase a new Eldorado or Seville? 54 How many different models of Cadilla

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