[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷396及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 396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） Taxi driver. （ B） Mechanic. （ C） Engineer. （ D） Shop assistant. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there

3、 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） She is a lawyer. （ B） She is a reporter. （ C） She is a dancer. （ D） She is an English teacher. （ A

4、） She went to a piano concert. （ B） She won the first prize in a contest. （ C） She went to a dancing party. （ D） She took part in the Marathon. （ A） In the summer. （ B） In the spring. （ C） In the winter. （ D） In the autumn. Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend sho

5、rt 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. 5 What course were the speakers father and mother both interested in? They were both

6、 interested in_. 6 What did the woman do after she knew the mans action? She found the book the man wanted to borrow in the library and_in it. 7 Why did the woman choose to stick a letter in the book? She wanted to test whether the young man was_. 8 Why did the woman confirm that the young man could

7、 find her? Because her_was on the envelope. 9 What was the name of the book the man wanted to borrow? The book was_. 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 ma

8、rked A , B, C, and D. 10 We can not use the bridge now, because it _. （ A） has been repaired （ B） is repairing （ C） is repaired （ D） is being repaired 11 The house _ two living rooms, three bedrooms, one bathroom and one kitchen. （ A） is made up of （ B） is made up （ C） is made for （ D） is made out 1

9、2 When I was a child, I _ for a swim, if the weather was fine. （ A） will go （ B） was going （ C） would go （ D） had gone 13 Water power stations are built_big waterfalls and where the water is running fast. （ A） which are （ B） which has （ C） where there have （ D） where there are 14 It is natural that

10、ones attitude _ his family changes as he grows older. （ A） for （ B） at （ C） of （ D） towards 15 Our department has a large collection of books,_are in English. （ A） many of which （ B） many of them （ C） many ones （ D） their many 16 _ Ill marry him all the same. （ A） Being rich or poor （ B） Be he rich

11、or poor （ C） Whether rich or poor （ D） No matter rich or poor 17 It is necessary that he _ us. （ A） help （ B） helps （ C） helped （ D） would help 18 _ surprise, we found Tom was late again. （ A） To his （ B） To ones （ C） To our （ D） To its 19 It is important that we_the task ahead of time. （ A） will fi

12、sh （ B） finished （ C） finish （ D） shall finish 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 He did not come to school because of his(ill) _. 21 This time next week Ill be on vacation. Probably

13、I (lay) _ on a beautiful beach. 22 Sleep, rest and (relax) _ are the best remedies for many headaches. 23 Smoking (know) _ to increase a persons risk of developing lung cancer. 24 Jack must (go) _ away-we cant find him anywhere in the factory. 25 The employer gave his (accept) _ to the workers sugge

14、stions. 26 The old lady looked as if she _(be) ill for a long time. 27 It is (demanded) that he (hands in) the (homework) (this) afternoon 28 Mr. Green is supposed (send)_ to Japan last month. 29 I have to work part time to earn some money to continue my (educate) _. Task 1 Directions: After reading

15、 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 Relations between the United States and Colombia suffered for many years because of an

16、incident involving the Republic of Panama. By the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898, many Americans felt that an easier and faster way was needed to get ships from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Some people in the United States first believed that a canal across Nicaragua was the ans

17、wer. However, President Theodore Roosevelt decided that a canal through Panama would be a better choice. In order to build the canal, the United States had to negotiate a treaty with Colombia, which at that time controlled Panama. Roosevelt offered Colombia $10 million plus $250,000 a year for 99 ye

18、ars for a six-mile-wide strip of land across panama. Colombia rejected the United States offer. This angered President Roosevelt, and negotiations with Colombia ended. 1903, a revolution broke out in Panama. United States ships were sent by President Roosevelt to protect Panamanian revolutionaries f

19、rom Colombian forces. The revolution succeeded, and Panama declared its independence from Colombia. The United States then negotiated with the newly formed government and began to build the canal 30 According to the passage, it can be concluded that the United States _. （ A） wanted to build a canal

20、because it was considering starting a war （ B） felt that building a canal through Panama was worth the risk （ C） believed that a canal through Nicaragua would be profitable （ D） had lost the Spanish-American War 31 By the end of _, many Americans felt it was necessary to have a faster way from the A

21、tlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. （ A） Panama Revolution （ B） the independence of Panama form Colombian （ C） the Spanish-American War （ D） 1903 32 From the information in the passage, an important reason for the decision of the United States to build a canal was to _. （ A） develop trade relations

22、with Europe （ B） improve relation with South American countries （ C） stop European ships reaching the Pacific Ocean （ D） build a canal through Panama would be a better choice 33 In the passage, relations between the United States and Colombia was _. （ A） friendly （ B） sincere （ C） true （ D） terrible

23、 34 The tone of the passage can best be described as _. （ A） humorous （ B） argumentative （ C） informative （ D） critical Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 35 The English have the reputation of being very different

24、from all other nationalities. It is claimed that living on an island separated from the rest of Europe has much to do with it. Whatever the reason is, it may be fairly stated that the Englishman has developed some attitudes and habits distinguishing him from other nationalities. Broadly speaking, th

25、e Englishman is a quiet, shy, reserved person among people he knows well. Before strangers he often seems inhibited, even embarrassed. You have only to witness a railway compartment any morning or evening to see the truth. Serious-looking businessmen and women sit reading their newspapers or dozing(

26、打盹 ) in a corner; no one speaks. An English wit (风趣的人 )once suggested to overseas visitors, “On entering a rail- way compartment, shake hands with all the passengers.“ Needless to say, he was not being serious. There is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior, which, if broken, makes th

27、e person immediately the object of suspicion. It is well known that the English seldom show openly extremes of enthusiasm, emotion, etc. Of course, an Englishman feels no less than any other nationality. Imagine a man commenting on the great beauty of a young girl. A man of more emotional temperamen

28、t(性格 )might describe her as “a marvelous jewel“, while the Englishman will flatly state “Un, shes all right.“ An Englishman may recommend a highly successful and enjoyable film to friends by commenting, “Its not bad.“ The overseas visitors must not be disappointed by this apparent lack of interest;

29、he must realize that “all right“, “not bad“ are very often used with the sense of “first class“, “excellent“. This special use of language is particularly common in English. 35 One explanation for the different character of English people is that _. （ A） they are geographically separated from the Eu

30、ropean continent （ B） they have nothing to do with the other Europeans （ C） they like living separately （ D） they like living on an island 36 The word “inhibited“ (Para.2) in this passage probably means _. （ A） unable to have good manners （ B） unable to express freely or relax （ C） able to act prope

31、rly （ D） able to talk freely 37 According to the passage, on entering a railway compartment, an overseas visitor is expected to _. （ A） first ask about behavior in the train （ B） shakes hands with all passengers （ C） shakes hands with the person he knows （ D） behave like an Englishman 38 The English

32、 way of commenting on something or somebody suggests that _. （ A） the English are modest （ B） the English feel no less than any other nationality （ C） the English tend to display less emotion than they feel （ D） the English dont take a strong interest in anything 39 What does the passage mainly disc

33、uss? （ A） The difference between the English and the other Europeans. （ B） The character of English people. （ C） The shy Englishman. （ D） The code of behavior. 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

34、 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 40 How to Read Newspapers The headline of a newspaper presents the heart of the news in brief form. Because of space limitations headline writers tend to use short verbs and nouns. Scanning the headlines gives a has

35、ty look at the major news of the day. Headlines are often presented in steps. Each Section adds to the news presented in the top headline. If you have only a little time, you may wish to read the headlines and follow up only a few stories you are particularly interested in. The first paragraph or le

36、ad of a news story answers certain questions that might be asked by a reader. A lead answers some or all of these questions: “Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?“ Once again, if you are pressed for time, you can get a great deal of information by reading just the lead. The news article develops the in

37、formation presented in the headline and the lead. Since news columns must fit the space provided, putting the most important information at the beginning makes sense. You will not, of course, read every news item every day. How to Read Newspapers 1) (46) help you to get the major news of the day. 2)

38、 If you havent enough time, you are advised to read the headlines and follow up only (47) that you are interested in. 3) Once again, if you are pressed for time, you can get a lot of information by (48) 4) You must bear it in mind that the (49) is always put at the beginning of news column. 5) It is

39、 impossible that you can read (50) every day. 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

40、 following is a list of film terms. After 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 Flowe

41、rs Awards B-animated cartoon K-Nomination 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

42、person do if he finds a fire?He should operate _. 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 ins

43、truction is read?It is read _ . 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) following them. 50 We say in America that only two things in life are unavoidable: death and taxes. Most cities and/or state

44、s in the US collect a sales tax on almost everything you buy. When you move into a new community, it is a good idea to ask how much the local sales tax is, and what items are and are not taxable. Both taxable items and the amount of tax vary considerably from place to place, from one or two percent

45、in some places up to eight or ten in others. The New York City sales tax, for example, is currently 8%, so if you buy a pair of 40 shoes you will actually have to pay 43 .20 . This makes paying and getting correct change much more difficult. Another thing that makes service exchanges more complicate

46、d is tipping. Waiters and waitresses, cab drivers, barkers and all sorts of other people must be tipped in most places. Their employers give them low wages because it is expected that customers will make up the difference. If you dont, the service person cant earn a living. Tipping also varies from

47、place, generally in the area of 15% of your bill (before taxes), but again you should ask local residents whom to tip and how much. 50 What are the two things that American people cant avoid? _ and_. 51 How much do you actually have to pay if you buy an item priced at 100 in New York City? _. 52 Why

48、 do American people have to tip for many of the services they receive? Because service-sector employees are typically given _. 53 What is it smart to do when you move into a new community in America? Ask for information about _. 54 What often makes service exchanges more complicated in America than in other countries? _ and _. 55 Thanks a million for your thoughtful and generous gift, and our best wishes to you for the New Year. （ A）你赠给我们既有思想性、又有雅量的礼物，我们万分感谢，我们把它看作是新年里最美好的礼物。 （ B）你赠给我们既有思想性、又有雅量的礼物，我们万分感谢，在此向你致以新年美好的祝愿。 （ C）你赠给我们精美、中意的礼物，