[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷111及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 111及答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. There are 5 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct an

2、swer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Get up so early. （ B） How about nine oclock? （ C） We have come back. （ D） I will go with you. （ A） How about the yellow? （ B） Here you are. （ C） You may get one. （ D） Thirty dollars. （ A） Its my pleasure. （ B） Wait a moment. （ C） Sorry, I dont like.

3、 （ D） Its very good. （ A） Yes, I think so. （ B） Yes, he works so hard. （ C） No, he is a teacher. （ D） No, he is a doctor. （ A） Yes, I do. （ B） Now is eleven. （ C） Sorry, I dont know. （ D） Yes, I work so hard. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. T

4、here are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. The dialogues and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） The man was Mr. Robert. （ B） Mr. Robert was th

5、ere. （ C） The woman found the wrong person. （ D） The woman met Mr. Robert at the airport. （ A） At home. （ B） On the street. （ C） At the airport. （ D） In a hotel. （ A） He likes Chinese food. （ B） He doesnt like Chinese food. （ C） He thinks Chinese food is not suitable for him. （ D） He has the same id

6、ea on food as the Chinese do. （ A） Because today is her birthday. （ B） Because she is free this evening. （ C） Because its the mans birthday. （ D） Because the man is leaving soon, （ A） Shopper and cashier. （ B） Husband and wife. （ C） Player and coach. （ D） Patient and doctor. Section C Directions: In

7、 this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The passage has some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. During the second reading, you are required to put the missing words or phrases on the blank in order of numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third re

8、ading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 Mrs. Williams hobby was (11) . She loved flowers very much and had a small but beautiful garden. In summer, her (12) were always the best in her street. One summer afternoon her bell rang and she went to the front door. She saw a

9、 small boy outside. He was about seven years old and was holding a big (13) of beautiful roses in his hand. “Im (14) roses,“ he said. “Do you want any? They are quite cheap. Five pences for a big bunch. They are fresh. I picked them this afternoon.“ “My boy,“ Mrs. Williams answered, “I pick roses wh

10、enever I want, and dont (15) anything for them because I have lots in my garden.“ “Oh, no, you havent,“ said the small boy. “There arent any roses in your garden-because they are here in my hand!“ 11. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to compl

11、ete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 They should have gone earlier, _? （ A） have they （ B） didnt they （ C） havent they （ D） shouldnt they 17 Oxygen is one of the elements _ water consists. （ A） of which （ B） of that （ C） by whic

12、h （ D） that 18 She didnt want to buy it, _. （ A） however good was it （ B） however good it was （ C） for how good might it be （ D） for how good it might be 19 His excuse _ being late was not accepted. （ A） for （ B） about （ C） over （ D） to 20 Light is different _ sound _ the way it travels. （ A） in, fr

13、om （ B） of, to （ C） by, for （ D） from, in 21 The first two problems are very difficult, but the rest _ easy. （ A） is （ B） are （ C） has （ D） have 22 There is something wrong with my ear, so I must have it _. （ A） checking （ B） checked （ C） to check （ D） check 23 The advisers propose that the plan _ p

14、ostponed for a few weeks. （ A） been （ B） to be （ C） be （ D） being 24 I dont think its any use _. （ A） in you to run away （ B） in you running away （ C） you to run away （ D） your running away 25 Nancys aunt _ a hard life in a small village now. （ A） is said to be living （ B） says to be living （ C） is

15、said to have lived （ D） says to have lived 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. 26 The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous (structure) _ in the world. 27 Whenever there is an emergency,

16、 you should be there as (quick) _ as possible. 28 In social (act) _, it is always emphasized to have a strong conception of time. 29 All the equipment in the factory (make) _ in the U. S. 30 Many (interview) _ are waiting outside the office. 31 In the distance (hear) _ the clapping of hands and the

17、shouts of the people. 32 Id like a room (who) _ window looks out over the sea. 33 The guard at the gate insisted that everybody (obey) _ the rules. 34 John (expect) _ a long distance call all night long. 35 (see) _ from the hill, we found the park very beautiful. Task 1 Directions: After reading the

18、 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 While it is true that Americans believe climbing the educational ladder leads to success, t

19、hey are less certain that intellectual achievement is the only important factor leading to success. A competitive personality is seen as important to success, especially in men. The development of social and political skills is also considered to be very important. To help Americans develop these ot

20、her important skills, school. This is especially true of number of extracurricular (课程外 ) activities to daily life at school. This is especially true of high schools and colleges and extends down into elementary schools as well. Athletics, frequently called “competitive sports,“ are perhaps the most

21、 important of these activities. Football, basketball, and baseball teams are seen as very important in teaching students, particularly boys, the “winning spirit.“ At times, athletic teams seem to become more important to some students and their parents than the academic programs offered by the schoo

22、ls. 36 Americans believe that education is _. （ A） the only way to success （ B） the main purpose of the schools （ C） just like climbing ladders （ D） important to success 37 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as important to success? （ A） Intellectual achievement. （ B） Competitive personality. （

23、 C） Social backgrounds. （ D） Social and political skills. 38 A variety of extracurricular activities are added in American schools _. （ A） to help students climb the education ladder （ B） to enrich students dull life at school （ C） to help students become more successful in later life （ D） to extend

24、 college education down into elementary schools 39 Athletic activities are designed _. （ A） to make boys stronger （ B） to teach students winning spirit （ C） to develop students social and political skills （ D） to improve the academic programs 40 Which of the following can be the best title for this

25、passage? （ A） Education and Success （ B） Extracurricular Activities at School （ C） Athletic Sports （ D） Intellectual Achievement Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 For over 350 years men have used telescopes to

26、find out more about the stars and planets. Our knowledge of the stars has increased very greatly since Galileo, the famous Italian scientist, made the first telescope in 1609. Men have used telescopes to study the moons surfaceits craters (环形山 ), mountains and plains. Now men have recently built big

27、ger and more powerful telescopes. They have discovered new groups of stars. Modem telescopes have shown us that certain stars are not single at all; they are groups of millions of stars. The largest telescope in the world has a mirror which is 200 inches wide. It is at Mount Palomar in America and i

28、t has shown us millions of new stars. The light from these stars has taken a million years tO reach the earth. 41 It has been _ years since Galileo made the first telescope. （ A） more than 390 （ B） over 350 （ C） about 1609 （ D） more than 30 42 With the help of telescopes, scientists can _. （ A） disc

29、over all stars and planets in the universe （ B） gain more knowledge about the universe （ C） study the craters, mountains and plains on the moons surface （ D） increase our knowledge of the earth 43 Through telescopes men have discovered that_. （ A） many more new groups of millions of stars remain unk

30、nown to us （ B） stars are not in a single group （ C） bigger and more powerful telescopes have been built recently （ D） some stars are not single but in millions of groups 44 The largest telescope in the world _. （ A） has recently been built in America （ B） is 200 in ches long （ C） has shown millions

31、 of new stars to us （ D） is the most powerful one at Mount Palomar in the U.S. 45 The best topic for the passage is“_” （ A） What Is a Telescope （ B） The History of Telescopes （ C） How a Telescope Works （ D） How Far a Telescope Can Reach Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it

32、, 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. 46 Normally, at the beginning of the school year, the Student Services of universities and colleges publish lists of rooms and apartments

33、available off campus. You should pay attention to these services as well as advertisements in the local or college/university newspapers, and bulletin boards (告示板 ) on the campus or in supermarkets. You might also walk through the section of the city or town in which you wish to live, to see whether

34、 there are “FOR RENT“ signs on the doors or windows of houses. You may also ask other students for advice, either Canadian or from overseas. It would be wise to set aside at least several full days to look for accommodation at the beginning of your program. This will allow you to obtain an idea of t

35、he range of housing available. Usually, it is not a good idea to take the first accommodation that you see unless, of course, you are certain that it will be satisfactory. Accommodation outside the center of a city is normally less expensive than accommodation in the center of the city. Finding Acco

36、mmodation for Foreign Students You can obtain information from 1. (46) of your university or college; 2. (47) in some newspapers; or 3. (48) on the campus, etc. You are recommended _. 1. to set aside (49) to search for accommodation; 2. not to take the first accommodation unless it is (50) . Task 4

37、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. 51 ASpring begins. Bthe rains Cinsects awaken Dvernal equin

38、ox Eclear and bright Fgrain rain GSummer begins. Hgrain buds Igrain in ear Jsummer solstice Kslight heat Lgreat heat MAutumn begins. Nstopping the heat Owhite dews Pautumn equinox Qcold dews Rhoar-frost falls SWinter begins. Tlight snow Uheavy snow Vwinter solstice Wslight cold Xgreat cold 51 立春 ( )

39、 小暑 52 ( ) 雨水 ( ) 白露 53 ( ) 清明 ( ) 霜降 54 ( ) 谷雨 ( ) 大雪 55 立夏 ( ) 大寒 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. 56 Dear Sir or Madam, Please accept our thanks for your prompt response

40、to our letter of August 28 regarding joint venture. We wish to state that the amount of our investment will be around 2 to 2.5 million U.S. dollars, partly in the form of cash and partly in equipment. As to the project site, we agree with you because Shanghai offers better conditions for shipment, t

41、ransportation, communication and banking. This city will be especially suitable for exporting glass after the factory, in question is completed and starts production. As joint venture involves complicated procedures, especially in the legal aspects, we should appreciate your providing us more detail

42、s so that we can proceed with the matter further. If you think a meeting between us will help settle the existing problems between us, we will send our deputy director, Mr. Brown, to call on you to reach an agreement at an early date. We are looking forward to your early reply. Yours sincerely, Ted

43、Smith 56 How many U.S. dollars will be invested in the project? About_million. 57 How will the investment be paid? By_. 58 Where will they choose as the project site? 59 What will the future factory manufacture? 60 If needed, who will be sent to help solve the problems? 61 No sooner had they got in

44、the wheat than it began to rain heavily. （ A）他们刚收割完小麦就开始下大雨了。 （ B）他们还没收割完小麦，就下大雨了。 （ C）他们在下大雨前，收割完了小麦。 （ D）他们收割小麦前，就开始下大雨了。 62 He doesnt dare to leave the house in case he should be recognized. （ A）在被人认出来的情况下，他不敢离开这所房子。 （ B）他不敢离开这所房子，怕万一被人认出来。 （ C） 他不想离开这所房子，为了不被人认出来 （ D）被人认出来之后，他不想离开这所房子。 63 NO mor

45、e messages were heard so that we began to worry if George Was dead. （ A）再也没有得到乔治的消息，我们开始担心他是不是死了。 （ B）没听到乔治更多的消息，如果他死了，我们会很担心的。 （ C）我们担心如果乔治死了，就再也得不到消息了。 （ D）没有听到让我们担心乔治安危的消息。 64 Although receiving financial support from family， community， or the government is allowed， it is never admired. （ A）虽然允许接

46、受来自家庭、社区或政府的资助，但并不推崇这种做法 （ B）虽然政府允许接受来自家庭、社区的资助，但并不推崇这种做法。 （ C）虽然从不推崇接受来自家庭、社区或政府的资助，但这种做法是允许的。 （ D）虽然家庭、社区被允许接受政府的资助，但并不推崇这种做法。 65 A child is anyone aged zero to eighteen years old, A preschool child is not able to make independent decisions and is necessarily dependent on his/her family to determi

47、ne rules of behavior. As the child s age increases, he/she is often expected and encouraged to discuss the rules of behaviors with parents. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an letter or composition according to the following information. 66 给史密斯小姐写一封祝贺信，内容是：得知她获得哈佛大学奖 学金，非常高兴，对她的成功表示祝贺。她的努力终于得到回报。并祝她前程似锦。 Words for reference： 奖学金： scholarship 努力： painstaking labor 回报： reward 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 111答案与解析