[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷124及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 124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） Yes, of course. （ B） How do you do? （ C） The same to you. （ D） Fine, thank you. （ A） I like playing football. （ B） Id like to. （ C） I dont want to know. （ D） I think so. （ A） Hold the line, please. （ B） Go ahead, please. （ C） Yes, you do. （ D） No, y

3、ou dont. （ A） It matters a lot. （ B） It doesnt matter. （ C） Ive got my leg injured. （ D） I have no question at all. （ A） Tonight. （ B） By air. （ C） With my friend. （ D） On business. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogu

4、es 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） 9:50. （ B） 9:25 （ C） 8:55 （ D） 10:15 （ A） Customer and salesman. （ B） Col

5、leagues. （ C） Employee and boss. （ D） Classmates. （ A） By ear. （ B） By bus. （ C） By plane. （ D） By train. （ A） In a store. （ B） On a plane. （ C） In a hospital. （ D） At the theatre. （ A） He doesnt like to talk. （ B） He is a very kind man. （ C） He is friendly. （ D） He is not a pleasant person. Section

6、 C Directions: In 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 h

7、ear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 Once you are hired as a company employee, you will probably have business cards. A business card is printed with your name, title, company, address and (11) . Presenting a business card can provide (12) and help

8、to make a favorable business impression. For example, when you arrive for a business interview, give the secretary your card, pronounce your name clearly, and (13) your business purpose. Sit (14) until the person you want to see arrives or you are told what to do. When you leave, (15) that you thank

9、 the secretary for any help she has given you. 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. 16 The classroom needs_. （ A） clean （ B） to clea

10、n （ C） to be cleaned （ D） being cleaned 17 There is a nice-looking car there. I wonder _. （ A） whom it belongs to （ B） whom does it belong to （ C） it belongs to whom （ D） whom does it belong 18 Wordsworth was one of the greatest poets _ lived in the 19th century. （ A） which （ B） who （ C） those （ D）

11、that 19 the population is too large, we have to take measures to control the birth rate. （ A） Although （ B） Since （ C） If （ D） Until 20 It is requested that every student _ a paper on sustainable development. （ A） writes （ B） wrote （ C） writing （ D） write 21 He said, “I _ a lot of new poems by the e

12、nd of last year.“ （ A） h ad already learnt （ B） have already learnt （ C） would have already learnt （ D） already learnt 22 As Edison grew _, he became more and more interested in science. （ A） elder （ B） the elder （ C） older （ D） the older 23 Only in this way _ catch up with your brothers. （ A） do yo

13、u can （ B） can you （ C） you can （ D） you do can 24 No one, except his two best friends, _ where he is. （ A） know （ B） knows （ C） to know （ D） knowing 25 Mr. John has decided that he will _ the branch company set up in the small town. （ A） take over （ B） hand in （ C） put in （ D） lead to Section B Dir

14、ections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 What she said (surprise) _ me. 27 The boss insisted that Mr. Copper (give) _ up his experiment at once. 28 We have been informed the (equip) _ will be arriving h

15、ere in ten days. 29 I hate to see you (leave) _ so soon. 30 She cant help (cry) _ at a sad movie. 31 While (walk) _ along the street early in the morning, he saw her. 32 Her (ill) _ has caused great anxiety in the family. 33 Your ideas are very interesting, but we need some (practice) _ advice for g

16、etting out of the trouble. 34 If Ive done anything wrong, you are welcomed to (critically) _ me. 35 Shakespeare was the (great) _ English dramatist ever known. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each

17、 question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 36 At one time or another we have all stopped to think about the weather. Some days the weather is good. Some days the weather is bad. Still, there are days when the weather seems to change from hou

18、r to hour. A day that starts out fine might not stay that way. Sometimes a day that seems bad turns out better than you thought it would. There are ways of understanding the weather. One way is to study the clouds. No two clouds are ever alike. But it is still possible to group clouds and to give th

19、em names. We can recognize the different kinds of clouds and watch them for signs of changing weather. As a rote, the higher the clouds, the better the weather. And the lower the clouds, the worse the weather is likely to be. To predict the weather, there are three things about clouds you should loo

20、k for: movement, color, and change. Clouds can tell you if storm is on the way. For example, small feathery cirrus clouds (卷云 ) can become thick and move lower. This means rain is on the way. If there is a sudden, cool breeze (微风 ) and a dark thunder (雷声 ) clouds appears, then a storm is about to br

21、eak out. 36 According to the first paragraph, we can say that _. （ A） the weather always remains the same in a day （ B） a fine day cant last for long （ C） we rarely think about the weather （ D） the weather changes a lot 37 The importance of studying clouds is to _. （ A） learn about the change of wea

22、ther （ B） group them and give them names （ C） tell the differences in clouds （ D） find the likeness of clouds 38 Which of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） If clouds are high, there will be bad weather. （ B） The color of clouds is a factor to help predict the weather. （ C） If the weather is goo

23、d, the clouds must be very low. （ D） To study clouds is the only way to understand the weather. 39 Which of the following is the sign of a storm? （ A） A sudden and warm wind. （ B） Thick and lower clouds. （ C） Small and feathery cirrus clouds. （ D） Dark and thunder clouds. 40 This passage is mainly a

24、bout _. （ A） the relation between the weather and clouds （ B） the ways of grouping and naming clouds （ C） the causes of differences in weather （ D） the signs of the rain and storm Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.

25、 41 The men work all week in the factory, and at the end of the week they get their pay. Naturally enough, they open the envelopes and they all count the money. One man is standing in the corner. Hes counting his money. Suddenly he realizes that it is wrong. He counts the money again. No doubt about

26、 it-there is a mistake. There is too much. Five pounds too much. He puts his money carefully in his pocket and says nothing to the others. A week goes by. Its payday again. The men are counting their pay. The same man is standing in the comer. Suddenly he starts shouting. This time there isnt enough

27、 money in his envelope. Its five pounds short. He goes immediately to see the boss. He is very angry. “Look,“ he says, “there isnt enough money in my pay envelope.“ “Thats right,“ says the boss. “But didnt you notice last week? There was a mistake. There was too much. Five pounds too much.“ “Yes, th

28、ats right,“ says the man (He is very angry). “There was a mistake last week. For one mistake, I can shut my eyes-but for two mistakes, no, I cant.“ 41 The men get their pay _. （ A） once a month （ B） twice a month （ C） once a week （ D） every five days 42 What does the man do when he finds five pounds

29、 too much? （ A） He goes to see the boss immediately. （ B） He gives the five pounds back to the boss. （ C） He puts the money secretly in his pocket. （ D） He says something about that to others. 43 On the next payday, what happens after he counts the money? （ A） There is much more money in his envelop

30、e. （ B） The money is exactly what he is given. （ C） There isnt enough money. （ D） There is no money in his envelope. 44 According to the passage, “I can shut my eyes“ means _. （ A） I can close my eyes （ B） I cant see it （ C） I cant notice it （ D） I can stand it 45 The extra five pounds put in the ma

31、ns envelope suggests that _. （ A） they are put in the envelope by mistake （ B） the boss wants to give him a test （ C） the boss wants to make him glad （ D） the boss wants to increase his wage Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in

32、the table below (No. 46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 Lightning causes more fire damage of forests and property than anything else. More importantly, it kills more people than any other severe weather event. It is important to know wha

33、t to do-and what not to do-during a thunderstorm. Here are some important roles to remember: Dont go outdoors. Dont go near open doors or windows, fireplaces, radiators, stoves, metal pipes, sinks, or plug-in electrical appliances. Dont use the telephone, as lightning could strike the wires outside.

34、 Dont handle metal objects, such as fishing poles or golf clubs. Dont go into the water or small boats. Do stay in an automobile if you are traveling. Cars offer excellent protection. Dont take laundry off the clothesline. Do look for shelter if you are outdoors. If there is no shelter, stay away fr

35、om the highest object in the area. If there are only a few trees nearby, it is best to crouch in the open, away from tile trees at a distance greater than the height of the nearest tree. If you are in an area with many trees, avoid the tallest tree. Look for shorter ones. Dont take shelter near wire

36、 fences or clotheslines, exposed sheds, or on a hilltop. If your hair stands on end or your skin tingles (感到刺痛 ), lightning may be about to strike you. Immediately drop to the ground. 1) Fire damage of forests and property is mostly caused by (46) . 2) Dont use the telephone in the thunderstorm beca

37、use lightning could (47) outside. 3) Youd better stay in an automobile if you are traveling, because cars (48) . 4) If there are only a few trees nearby, youd better crouch in the (49) . 5) If you feel your hair stand on end or your skin tingle, lightning may be about to strike you and you should (5

38、0) the ground immediately. 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. 51 A-share, equity, stock

39、 B-bond, debenture, debts C-negotiable share D-treasury/government bond E-corporate bond F-closed-end securities investment fund G-open-end securities investment fund H-fund manager I-fund custodian bank J-market capitalization K-clearing and settlement L-financial derivatives M-put / call option N-

40、dividend O-American Depository Receipt P-private investor Q-institutional investor R-broker/dealer S-insider trading/dealing T-merger and acquisition 51 ( )内幕交易 ( )国库券 /政府债券 52 ( )个人投资者 ( )市值 53 ( )股票、股权 ( )开放式证券投资基金 54 ( )基金托管银行 ( )美国存托凭证 55 ( )企业债券 ( )清算 /结算 Task 5 Directions: The following is a p

41、assage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 56 The third round of campaign to solicit(征集 ) songs for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is to be launched on New Years Day. The solicitation campaign of songs for the Volunteers o

42、f Beijing 2008 will simultaneously be launched. Online music pieces will be eligible for the campaigns for the first time. Rules and regulations of the campaigns will be available at www. beijing2008, cn (the official Web site of BOCOG), as well as newspapers. The campaigns will last till 17:00, Ju

43、ne 1, 2006. BOCOG will organize a consulting panel(顾问团队 ) consisting of foreign and domestic music producers, and will make full use of production capabilities and platforms of Chinese Musician Association, international record corporations and TV stations to boost(推进 ) every phase of the campaigns.

44、 56 When will the third round of campaign to solicit songs for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games begin? On _. 57 Where can we find the rules and regulations of the campaigns? At (the official Web site of BOCOG), www. sohu. com and _. 58 Whats the deadline of the campaigns? _, 2006. 59 Whats the consul

45、ting panel made up of? _ music producers. 60 What will Chinese Musician Association, international record corporations and TV stations do in the campaign? They will _ of the campaigns. 61 He could pay the doctor for the writer. （ A）他可以为了医生和作家付钱。 （ B）他可以为医生和作家付钱。 （ C）他可以替医生付钱给作家。 （ D）他可以替作家付钱给医生。 62

46、When the conference was over, everyone made for the dining room. （ A）当会议结束后，每个人都去厂餐厅。 （ B）当会议结束后，每个人都跑去了餐厅。 （ C）当会议结束后，每个人都经过厂餐厅。 （ D）当会议结束后，每个人都向餐厅走去。 63 Animals, including man, can live six times longer than their normal period of growth. （ A）动物和人一样，存活的时间是他们通常的成 K期的 6倍。 （ B）动物和人一样，存活的时间比他们通常的成长期要长

47、 6倍。 （ C）动物，包括人，存活的时间比他们通常的成长期要长 6倍。 （ D）动物，包括人，存活的时间是他们通常的成长期的 6倍。 64 It is not a hate invention. （ A）这是一项新发明。 （ B）这是一项迟到的发明。 （ C）这不是一项新发明。 （ D）这不是一项迟到的发明。 65 The first impression that a client receives about a business is very often through a telephone contact. A caller who is left hanging on “hol

48、d“ will get the feeling that he or she has been forgotten or ignored. If a call is answered rudely, the caller may become angry. 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 说明：假如你是 Jack，于 2007年 6月 2日因生病不能按时到校上课，请向黄老师写一份请假条，并附上医生证明。 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 124答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. There ar