[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷58及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 58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 d

2、ecide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D. （ A） Please sit down. （ B） She doesnt want him to sit down. （ C） She doesnt like the man. （ D） She wants the man to go away. （ A） The woman can correct her mistake later. （ B） The woman answered three questions correctly. （ C） The woman

3、 cant change her answers now. （ D） The woman didnt begin the test on time. （ A） Take a different train. （ B） Go shopping at the new store. （ C） Find a new repair shop. （ D） Buy a new car. （ A） They were schoolmates. （ B） They are very good friends. （ C） They were both businessmen years ago. （ D） The

4、y are professors of a certain university. （ A） He is better. （ B） He is sick in bed. （ C） He has recovered. （ D） He is feeling worse. 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

5、 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） At a post office. （ B） At a theatre. （ C） At a restaurant. （ D） At a bank. （ A） Fixed deposit. （ B

6、） Checking account. （ C） Bonus deposit. （ D） Current deposit. （ A） Because she is going home. （ B） Because she doesnt like the film. （ C） Because she is very busy with her work. （ D） Because she doesnt like the man. （ A） He goes to the cinema. （ B） He sits at home and watches TV. （ C） He works at hi

7、s company. （ D） He goes out with his friends. （ A） Three weeks. （ B） A month. （ C） A couple of weeks. （ D） 2 months. 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

8、 spoken twice. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 11 How much is the sale price for the 180-dollar mens suits? 12 What other items can you find at low prices beside mens suits and sport coats? Youll find dress slacks, long-sleeved sport _of

9、all colors and all sizes. 13 What is the price of dresses now in the ladies department? Its as low as _. 14 How does the speaker comment this clearance sale? This is _. that Harrisons has ever had. 15 When does the shop close on Mondays? Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete

10、 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. 16 It was simply for some special reason _ I didnt tell you the truth at that time. （ A） why （ B） that （ C） which （ D） so 17 This terrible accident happened

11、_ the cold evening of Oct. 5, 1989. （ A） in （ B） to （ C） at （ D） on 18 _ in a poor family, she is used to a simple life. （ A） Born and breeding （ B） Having born and bred （ C） Born and bred （ D） Being born and bred 19 Jacks father suggested that Jack _ in London for a few more days. （ A） would stay （

12、 B） stay （ C） had stayed （ D） stayed 20 I think you have talked too much; what you need now is more action and _ talk. （ A） few （ B） less （ C） fewer （ D） little 21 Mary has got a full mark in the test. She _ very hard all these days. （ A） will work （ B） may work （ C） must have worked （ D） could have

13、 worked 22 _ is often the case, one third of the workers have over-fulfilled the production plan. （ A） What （ B） This （ C） That （ D） As 23 _ evidence that language-acquiring ability must be stimulated. （ A） If being （ B） It is （ C） There is （ D） There being 24 Great as Newton was, many of his ideas

14、today and are being modified by the work of scientists of our time. （ A） are to challenge （ B） may be challenged （ C） have been challenged （ D） are challenging 25 The conference _ a full week by the time it ends. （ A） must have lasted （ B） will have lasted （ C） would last （ D） has lasted Section B D

15、irections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 As my sons are becoming more (independence) _, I have more time for myself. 27 The (real) _ is that we have barely enough food for three days. 28 I wont wait i

16、f it means (delay) _ more than a week. 29 Im sorry, sir. Your mobile phone isnt ready yet. It (repair) _ in the factory. 30 The criminal disguised(装扮 ) his looks to avoid (recognize) _. 31 From what we have discussed above, the (conclude) _ we have come to is that we must take immediate measures to

17、control the air pollution. 32 Everyone was invited to the party except Jack, which caused much (suspect) _. 33 A small car is more (economics) _ than a large one, because it uses less petrol. 34 There have been a few serious (disagree) _ between the parties lately. 35 When (visit) _ a strange city,

18、I like to have a guide-book with me. 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. 36 Arabs consider it

19、extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. Even the busiest government official or executive always takes extra time to be polite and offer refreshments(点心 ). No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality. The “conference visit“ is a way of doing business th

20、roughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business in the presence of strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is interrupted several times by people who come into the room unannounced, whisper, or speak softly

21、 to the person with whom you are talking, and leave. Act as though you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted. Making decisions quickly is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness(含糊 ) in doing business in the Middle East which will puzzle a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time

22、 and ask lots of questions. Patience is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials as they are very busy. Give yourself enough time. Personal relationships are very important. They are the key to doing business in Arab countries. Try to identi

23、fy the decision-maker regarding your product service immediately and get to know him on a friend basis. Do your homework. Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal. Be ready to answer technical questions. Familiarize yourself with the Moslem and national holidays. Avoid a visit duri

24、ng Ramadan(拉马丹日 ), the Moslem month of fasting(斋戒 ). Most Arab countries have six-day workweek form Saturday through Thursday. When matched with the Monday to Friday practice in most Western countries, it leaves only three and a half workdays shared. Remember this in planning your appointments. When

25、 an Arab says yes, he may mean “maybe“. When he says maybe, he probably means “no“. You seldom get a direct “no“ from an Arab because it is considered impolite. Also, he does not want to close his options. On the other hand, “yes“ does not necessarily mean “yes“. A smile and a slow nod might seem li

26、ke an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite. 36 Arabs will _ in a business meeting. （ A） spend some time being polite and offering refreshments first （ B） ask you to wait for several minutes first （ C） introduce you to some strangers first （ D） start talking business immediately 37 Which

27、 of the following is NOT true according to the passage? （ A） Usually Arabs may not make prompt decisions. （ B） You should act as though you do not hear while a stranger comes in to speak with your host. （ C） You should leave angrily because of interruptions. （ D） You will have to discuss business in

28、 front of strangers. 38 What workdays are shared by Arab countries and Western countries? （ A） Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. （ B） Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. （ C） Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. （ D） Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 39 The phrase “close his opt

29、ions“ in the last paragraph means “_“. （ A） change the topic （ B） get too close to you （ C） make a decision. （ D） limit his choice 40 The main purpose of this article is to explain _. （ A） why you need extra time when you visit Arab countries （ B） how to be polite when doing business in the Arab wor

30、ld （ C） why Arab officials are so busy （ D） why personal relationships are important when doing business in the Arab world Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Cambridge University provides opportunities for educa

31、tional achievement which are probably unequalled. This is, above all, the place for students with inquiring minds who want to extend their mastery of an educational discipline. The admission standard is high the great majority of entrants(入学者 ) have at least AAB grades at GCE A-level (or the equival

32、ent), but learning ability is the only quality they all share. Students at Cambridge come from a wide range of educational and social background. Whatever your background, you yourself have to make the decision to apply, and you, as an individual, will be considered for admission. At Cambridge, Open

33、 Days are arranged to help you to experience the atmosphere and see the facilities in a college. Admissions and teaching and teaching staff will be there to answer any questions about educational matters, your qualifications, life in a college and so on. This would be the moment to discuss your scho

34、ol courses, if they are in any way different from conventional academic A-levels. If you cannot come to an Open Day, an informal visit to a college can often be arranged, by contacting the Admissions Office well beforehand. Cambridge graduates traditionally go into a very wide range of occupations.

35、Usually over a quarter will continue with some form of further study, either for a higher degree or for a vocational(职业的 ) qualification. 41 The Cambridge University is the place _. （ A） where students can extend their mastery of a major （ B） where students can learn a practical skill （ C） where onl

36、y the rich students can go for study （ D） whose admission standard is low 42 According to the passage, the only quality shared by _. （ A） educational background （ B） social background （ C） learning ability （ D） smartness 43 As a rule, when can you go to experience the atmosphere and see the faciliti

37、es in the Cambridge? （ A） Every day you can. （ B） On the Open Day. （ C） The time arranged in advance. （ D） After you are a student at Cambridge. 44 On the Open Day you can get the information on _. （ A） life in the college （ B） your qualifications （ C） educational matters （ D） all the above 45 Cambr

38、idge graduates can work _. （ A） in a small range of occupations （ B） in a variety of occupations （ C） in a quarter of occupations （ D） in the advanced occupations Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table below (No. 46 thro

39、ugh 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 Whether youre looking for a quiet place or a holiday trip, Floridas natural beauty and various tourist activities let you make your dream alive. Nature lovers can explore hundreds of acres of lakes, forests an

40、d wetlands filled with native birds, fish and wildlife. Florida is a sportsmans paradise as well, with plenty of opportunities for water sports lovers. And Florida is also the nations best tennis place, with over 7,700 tennis facilities. With thousands of rivers and lakes, plus over 1,000 miles of b

41、eaches on the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, Florida is a water sports wonderland. Florida is also home to some of the best attractions in the United States, from technologically advanced parks to historic museums. Welcome to Florida, ladies and gentlemen! Florida is most attractive because of i

42、ts【 46】 , and its【 47】 . Visitors to Florida are mainly【 48】 and sportsmen. Among the various sports Florida offers, the most wonderful are【 49】 . Florida has a beach as long as【 50】 miles. Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equi

43、valent to those given in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A to hold a meeting B working party C meeting in camera D opening sitting E final sitting F formal sitting H study group I budget committee J drafting committe

44、e K committee of experts L advisory committee M board of directors N executive council O standing body P committee 51. ( )起草委员会 ( )专家委员会 52. ( )预算委员会 ( )闭幕会 53. ( )常设委员会 ( )工作小组 54. ( )秘密会议 ( )招待委员会 55. ( )咨询委员会 ( )学习研讨会 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you sh

45、ould give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 56 Designing the resume for the best eye attraction is not an unchangeable matter. As there is no so-called the best arrangement, your best way is to arrange your resume as a printer does. Your objective is to work out

46、an arrangement of type and space that looks good to readers eyes. Even so, you had better do well to use the following general plan for arranging your resume. Your overall margins on the top, left, and right sides of the page will look better if they are at least one inch. A minimum margin of about

47、one and a half inches is good for the bottom. Your listing of the items looks best by rows(or columns) if the items are short and can be set up with two separate rows, one on the left and one on the right side of the page. Longer items of information are more suitably set up in lines extending acros

48、s the page. In any event, you should do well to avoid long and narrow columns of data with large sections of wasted space showing on either side. Likewise, any arrangement that gives a heavy crowded effect does not please readers eyes. Extra spacing between subdivisions are especially effective in pleasing readers eyes. 56 What does this passage mainly describe? How to _ 57 Which way is the best to arrange your resume? To arrange it _ 58 How much difference of margin between the top and the bottom? 59 How can two short items be best set up in the same line? Put them in _. 60 What ki