[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷463及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 463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） At a museum. （ B） At a restaurant. （ C） At a concert. （ D） At a flower shop. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conver

3、sation, 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） Ten yuan and ninety fen. （ B） Twenty yuan and ninety fen. （ C） Twenty-one yuan and fi

4、fty fen. （ D） Ten yuan and fifty fen. （ A） Lawyer and client. （ B） Student and teacher. （ C） Shop assistant and customer. （ D） Manager and employee. （ A） The woman is willing to do the washing for the man. （ B） The man wants the woman to do the washing for him. （ C） The woman knows little about the

5、machine. （ D） The man knows nothing about the machine. 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 t

6、he answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 5 According to the talk, what should you do with food that doesnt seem to be normal? We should _ immediately. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropr

7、iate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 6 She wishes that she _ your advice. （ A） took （ B） should take （ C） had taken （ D） has taken 7 Time is limited and I can _ finish my work in time. （ A） almost （ B） even （ C） nearly （ D） hardly 8 Im taking my driving test tomorrow. _! （ A

8、） Cheers （ B） Good luck （ C） Come on （ D） Congratulations 9 The father cant be deep in his work as his son _ him with silly questions. （ A） is interrupting （ B） interrupts （ C） is being interrupting （ D） has interrupted 10 _ you agree or disagree with them, you must follow their instructions. （ A） W

9、hether （ B） No matter （ C） Whenever （ D） Whatever 11 “How _ will you finish your homework?“In half an hour.“ （ A） long （ B） soon （ C） often （ D） fast 12 The engineer claims that this engine is _ as the previous one. （ A） twice powerful （ B） as twice powerful （ C） powerful as twice （ D） twice as powe

10、rful 13 I would have gone shopping with you, but I _ so tired that I went to bed quite early. （ A） were （ B） had been （ C） was （ D） have been 14 Fatly food _ my stomach. （ A） turn （ B） turns （ C） were turned （ D） will turn 15 Not for a moment _ the troth of your explanation about the event. （ A） we

11、have doubted （ B） did we doubt （ C） we had doubted （ D） doubted we 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. 16 The new manager is very strict with his workers, lie requests that every worker (

12、 not be late) _ for work. 17 Hardly he (finish) _ his speech when the audience started sheering. 18 January 1st, 1997, is the historic date when Britain (join) _ the Common Market. 19 You look as if you _ (see) a ghost. 20 Neither the clerks nor the manager(know) _ anything about the accident now. 2

13、1 She doubted the (real) _ of what she had heard. 22 It took him two hours to find the _ (solve). 23 The A380 will carry as _ (much) as 800 passengers more than double the capacity of a Boeing 747 jumbo jet-on two decks. 24 The room is in a terrible mess; it _ (cant clean). 25 We are not short of ra

14、w materials at the moment, but we need reliable (equip) _. 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.

15、 26 An ebook (also referred to as an electronic book, eBook, or e-book) is a digital version(版本 ) of a print book that you download and read. But if you want to read an ebook, you must have an Ebook Reader, which is a kind of free software used by your computer. Make sure you have installed the appr

16、opriate Reader before you download your ebook from the Internet. The software allows you to turn the words on the screen into the size you like. It also helps you turn pages and change your viewing options(计算机屏幕上的阅读选择 ). Ebooks are a fun alternative to regular books. You can download them to any com

17、puters and create your own library of hundreds of titles. If you load them onto your portable computer, you can take them with you when you travel. Some ebooks are even interactive! Best of all, when you order an ebook, there is no waiting and no shipping charges. The amount of time it takes to down

18、load your ebook depends on the speed of your connection and the size of your ebook. 26 From this passage, we learn that an ebook_. （ A） can be found in any library （ B） can be read directly from the Internet （ C） can be read by any one who has a computer （ D） can be read when special software is ins

19、talled 27 The Ebook Reader is used for_. （ A） reading an ebook youve downloaded （ B） turning a print book into a digital version （ C） downloading an ebook from the Internet （ D） copying an ebook onto a portable computer 28 From this passage, we can learn that_. （ A） you can read an ebook on a laptop

20、 when you travel （ B） you can order an ebook using the Ebook Reader （ C） the ebooks ordered have to be shipped to you （ D） it takes a lot of trouble reading an ebook 29 Which of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） An ebook is ordered in the same way as a print book is. （ B） The size of the words

21、in an ebook cannot be changed. （ C） The downloading time is decided by the ebooks size. （ D） There is less fun reading an ebook than a print book. 30 The passage is mainly about_. （ A） a better way to download an Ebook （ B） a new kind of book the Ebooks （ C） the new version of Ebooks （ D） the fun of

22、 reading Ebooks Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 31 “One time, I couldnt find Paro and was looking for him everywhere,“ says one caretaker at the Kirara nursing home in Japans Nanto City. “Finally I found Paro sl

23、eeping in a patients bed.“ Paro is a robotic baby seal - covered with white fur - that was developed over 12 years at a cost of some $10 million by Japans National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. Nanto is one of the first cities in the world to experiment using robots to hel

24、p care for the elder citizens. According to the nursing staff, Paro, which responds to human voices and loving touches, has become part of the family. In fact, nurses often find elderly patients covering the robot in blankets and trying to feed it snacks, even though Paro cant really eat. Its no sur

25、prise that Japan is turning to technology for help with one of its most troublesome problems: an aging population. Japan is said to be with 28% of the population expected to be 65 years or older by 2010. Fewer young people would like to be caretakers. Perhaps robotic companions can ease some of the

26、burden. But whether robots can adequately handle this responsibility - positively impacting both the health and well-being of the elderly - remains an open question. Alan Beck directs one such study. He said they placed Aibo, a robotic dog made by Sony, in the homes of isolated senior citizens to de

27、termine whether the robotic pet can improve quality of life. Though the final results have not yet been published, preliminary (初步的 ) conclusions indicate that the robotic dog is treated much like a family pet, drawing behaviors commonly associated with companionship, including sharing thoughts and

28、feelings. Beck says participants felt more comfortable and less lonely with Aibo. Dr. Takanori Shibata, the creator of Paro, and his colleagues found that robot interaction lowered stress, elevated moods and decreased depression. Additionally, Paro encouraged communication and social behavior among

29、subjects. Whats more, Shibata found that brain activity increased 50% in patients with dementia (痴呆 )after just twenty minutes with Paro. Caretakers were positively affected as well. The robots not only decreased nurses stress levels but also gave them something to discuss with their elderly patient

30、s. 31 What are Paro and Aibo according to the authors introduction? （ A） They are family pets. （ B） They are robotic caretakers. （ C） They are robotic animal companions. （ D） They are toys for senior citizens. 32 Japan is turning to the research of robotic animals because （ A） it can do the jobs of

31、a nurse （ B） it helps cure elderly patients （ C） it is popular to many families （ D） it has an aging population and fewer caretakers 33 What did the creator of Paro himself find about robot interaction? （ A） It can adequately impact the health and well-being of the elderly positively. （ B） It stimul

32、ates brain activity of patients with dementia. （ C） It has little effect on lowering stress, elevating moods and decreasing depression. （ D） It only positively affected the patients. 34 Which of the following statement is true? （ A） Nanto is the first city to experiment with using robots to help car

33、e for the elder citizens. （ B） Paro can respond to human voices and loving touches. （ C） Companion robots have the ability to eat. （ D） Aibo can understand thoughts and feelings of human being. 35 We can infer that the authors attitude towards the robotic companion is _. （ A） suspicious （ B） confuse

34、d （ C） optimistic （ D） disagreeing 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 the blanks. 36 Dear Sir, I am 18 years old, and I gr

35、aduated from Newtown High School last October. At high school my main subjects were English, business studies, history, athletics and science. I would be very interested in working as a salesman. I am very interested in books, and I have always been interested in the publishing business. I enjoy mee

36、ting and talking to people. I enclose two letters of reference, a photograph, and my school academic record. I would be available for an interview at any time. I look forward to bearing from you. Yours sincerely, Jack Eastwood Letter of Application The applicant graduated from (46) . The applicant w

37、ants to be a (47) . The applicant is interested in (48) business. The applicant enclosed two letters of reference, a photograph and the (49) . The applicant is available for an interview at (50) . Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the ite

38、ms 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. 41 A Cost, Insurance and Freight B Chamber of Commerce C Balance Sheet D Foreign Exchange E Letter of Authorization F Certified Public Accountant G Free on

39、 Board H Free of Interest I in favor of J Free on Rail K Clean Bill L Inward Collection M Open Policy N Marine Insurance O Cash against documents P Customs duty 41 ( )进口托收 ( )付现交单 42 ( )商会 ( )关税 43 ( )抬头人 ( )会计师 44 ( ) 船上交货价 ( )预定保单 45 ( )资产 负债表 ( )海险 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. A

40、fter reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 46 For more than 50 years, AT&T has been a proud supporter of the arts. In fact, over the past decade alone, AT&T: On Stage has sponsored more than 60 world premieres of new plays or music

41、als in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. Today, that tradition of presenting exciting new work continues with the opening of not one, but two plays on two of the most respected stages in New York City. On February 8th, TEN UNKNOWNS, the new play by Jon Robin Baitz, begins performances at

42、 Lincoln Center Theater, On February 16th, LOBBY HERO, the new play by Kebbeth Lonergan, premieres at Playwrights Korizons. Two highly respected playwrights. Two highly anticipated plays. Two nights in the theater that got their start with help of AT&T: On Stage. 46 Who has been a supporter of the a

43、rts? 47 How many world premieres of new plays or musicals has AT&T: On Stage sponsored over the past decade?_ world premieres. 48 Where will the new play on February 8th begin performances at? 49 Who will play the new play TEN UNKNOWNS on February 8th? 50 When will the hew play by Kebbeth Lonergan p

44、remiere at Playwrights Korizons? 51 We admire him for his ambition to become a first rate scholar in American Studies （ A）我们很赞赏他雄心勃勃，要做一个美国问题研究方面的一流学者。 （ B）我们钦佩他有雄心想成为一个美国研究界的一流学者。 （ C）我们羡慕他要获取赴美学习一等奖学金的雄心。 （ D）我们鼓励他，要有雄心去美国一流学校学习。 52 Last term candidates were not allowed to bring books into the exa

45、mination room. （ A）前一条款规定，候选人不准带书进入考场。 （ B）上学期，候选人不准带书进入考场。 （ C）上学期，考生不准带书进入考场。 （ D）前一条款规定，考生不能带书进入考场。 53 We got so used to seeing advertisements everywhere that they become largely invisible. （ A）我们习惯了看到比比皆是的广告，以至于这些广告大都变成隐形的了。 （ B）我们变得习惯于看到处处都是有形或隐形的广告了。 （ C）我们对比比皆是的广告已经习以为常，所以往往对它们视而不见。 （ D）我们适应了

46、看到处处都是广告，所以大部分广告几乎不被我们所见。 54 As a general rule， it is better to focus on the content of a presentation as a means of attracting your andiences attention. （ A）一般来说，它最好将重心放在讲解的内容上，使之成为吸引观众注意力的方式。 （ B）一般的规则是，它最好集中在礼物的内容上，这比吸引观众的注意力更好。 （ C）一般的规则是，它最好注重讲解的内容，这意味着可吸引到观众的注意力。 （ D）总的说来，最好把重点放在讲解的内容上，借此来吸引观众

47、的注意。 55 We are enclosing a copy of our terms business， where you will find details of our quantity discounts and our price list for the complete range of Peony products As you will see， we call grant special terms for orders of the value you mention 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This pa

48、rt is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an letter or composition according to the following information. 56 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing You are required to write a letter of invitation according to the following information given in

49、 Chinese Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet 说明：根据下列内容写一封邀请信。 写信日期： 2005年 12月 13日 邀请人：张建国，东方集团公司人力资源部经理 被邀请人：人事部门经理 事由：召开人事管理研讨会 主要内容：研讨新形势下人事管理的新模式和新方法 主题报告人：滨海大学管理学院丁一教授 会议时间： 2006年 1月 3-4日 会议地点：滨海市友谊宾馆 请与会人员在 12月 20日前将发言提纲寄给东方集团公司人力资源部办 公室。 参加会议与否，请回复。 注意书信格式。 Words for reference：人力资源部： Human Resources Department 研讨会：workshop