[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷137及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 137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） It doesnt matter. （ B） Yes, its expensive. （ C） I think so. （ D） Its useful. （ A） Its wonderful. （ B） I will go to class. （ C） At 8:00a.m （ D） Everyday. （ A） No, its not nice. （ B） I dont like it. （ C） Thank you. （ D） How nice? （ A） Sorry, its cold

3、outside. （ B） Yes, of course not. （ C） Nothing else. （ D） Thats Ok. （ A） Its my pleasure. （ B） Its heavy. （ C） Yes, it is. （ D） Thats great. Section B 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

4、 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） She thinks the man should buy a new car. （ B） She thinks the man should buy an old car. （ C） She has no idea. （ D）

5、 She likes a new car. （ A） In a hotel. （ B） In a library. （ C） Ina shopping center. （ D） In the supermarket. （ A） Wednesday. （ B） Friday. （ C） Saturday. （ D） Sunday. （ A） Doctor and patient. （ B） Teacher and student. （ C） Husband and wife. （ D） Boss and secretary. （ A） She doesnt care about it. （ B）

6、 She will have a rest. （ C） She is working. （ D） She hates to watch TV. Section 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 wo

7、rds or phrases on the blank in order of numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 I (11) the first day f saw her playing basketball. I watched in wonder as she ran circles around the other kids. She (12) to shoot ju

8、mp shots just over their heads and into the net. The boys always tried to stop her but no one could. I began to notice her at other times, basketball in hand, playing alone. One day I asked her why she practiced (13) . She looked directly in my eyes and without a moment of hesitation she said, “I wa

9、nt to go to college. The (14) I can go is if I get a scholar- ship. I like basketball. I decided that if I were good enough, I would get a scholarship. I am going to play college basketball. I want to be (15) . My Daddy told me if the dream is big enough, the facts dont count.“ Then she smiled and c

10、ontinued to play basketball. 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 Will you participate _ the coming dancing party.? （ A） at （ B）

11、with （ C） on （ D） in 17 Our football team _ twelve members. （ A） is made of （ B） is made from （ C） is made up for （ D） is made up of 18 It was yesterday _ she saw her boyfriend in the street. （ A） when （ B） which （ C） that （ D） as 19 I need hardly _ you that the work is dangerous. （ A） have told （ B

12、） tell （ C） telling （ D） told 20 Do you want me to carry the box upstairs? Thanks. I can _ myself. （ A） manage （ B） deal （ C） do （ D） cope 21 Many a student in my class _ America. （ A） have been to （ B） has been to （ C） have gone to （ D） has gone to 22 Ive missed the last bus. As a result, I have no

13、 _ but to take a taxi. （ A） way （ B） choice （ C） possibility （ D） opportunity 23 Dont speak at the same time. _ please. （ A） One at a time （ B） One for each time （ C） On by one time （ D） Each at a time 24 He is made _ 12 hours a day. （ A） work （ B） working （ C） to work （ D） worked 25 She is ill, and

14、 she has _ in bed for 3 days already. （ A） lied （ B） lain （ C） laid （ D） lay 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 Jacks (fail) _ in maths exam resulted from his laziness. 27 I never dou

15、bt your (able) _ to do the job. 28 He talks as if he (be) _ the general manager, but actually he is not. 29 If you dont have any (object) _, Ill put an end to the meeting. 30 Thailand is a beautiful and (attract) _ country. 31 The more you practice, the (good)_ you speak. 32 Im seeking for the most

16、(effect) _ way to learn English. 33 Out teacher said that the moon (travel) _ around the earth. 34 I feel (honor) _ to be invited to the party. 35 Owing to his (ill) _ , Xiao Li asked for 3-day leave. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished sta

17、tements, 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 letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Today anyone will accept money in exchange for goods and services. People use money to b

18、uy food, furniture, books, bicycles and hundreds of others they need or want. When they work, they usually get paid in money. Most of the money today is made of metal or paper. But people used to use all kinds of things as money. One of the first kinds of money was shells. Shells were not the only t

19、hings used as money. In China, cloth and knives were used. In the Philippine Islands, rice was used as money. In parts of Africa, Cattle were one of the earliest kinds of money. Other animals were used as money, too. The first metal coins were made in China. They were round and had a square hole in

20、the center. People strung them together and carried them from place to place. Different countries have used different metals and designs for their money. The first coins in England were made of tin. Sweden and Russia used copper to make their money. Later, other countries began to make coins of gold

21、 and silver. But even gold and silver were inconvenient if you had to buy something expensive. Again the Chinese thought of a way to improve money. They began to use paper money. The first paper money looked more like a note from one person to another than paper money used today. Money has had an in

22、teresting history from the days of shell money until today. 36 Which of the following can be an example of the use of money in exchange for services? （ A） To sell a table for $20. （ B） To get paid for your work. （ C） To buy things you need or want. （ D） To get some money for old-fashioned T-shirt. 3

23、7 Where were shells used as money through human history? （ A） In China. （ B） In Africa. （ C） In England. （ D） Not mentioned. 38 Why did ancient Chinese coins have a square hole in the center? （ A） Because people want to make it look more beautiful. （ B） Because it would be lighter to carry away. （ C

24、） Because it would be easier to put them together and carry them around. （ D） Because it would save the cost which they were made from. 39 Why were gold and silver inconvenient if you had to buy something expensive? （ A） Because its difficult for people to get them. （ B） Because they are easy to be

25、stolen. （ C） Because they are uneasy to carry around. （ D） Because they themselves are too expensive, too. 40 Which of the following is the best title for this passage? （ A） The history of money. （ B） The uses of money. （ C） The kinds of money. （ D） Metal coins and paper money. Task 2 Directions: Th

26、is task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Ideas about education are changing in the United States. Education today is not just a high school diploma or a college degree. Many adults are not interested in going to college. They are interest

27、ed in other kinds of learning. For them, learning does not end with a diploma. Continuing education gives these adults the opportunity to increase their knowledge about their own field or to learn about a new field. It also gives them a chance to improve their old work skills or to learn new ones. S

28、cientists, mechanics and barbers can take classes to improve their work skills. If they know more or learn more, they can get a better job or earn more money. Continuing education classes give more adults the chance to learn new skills. There is usually a large variety of classes to choose from: typ

29、ing, foreign cooking, photography, auto repair, furniture repair, or swimming. There are only some of the classes available. Some adults take classes for fun because the class will be useful for them. Other adults take continuing education classes to improve their own lives because they want to feel

30、 better about themselves. Almost any community college or public school system has a continuing education program. There are classes in schools, community buildings or churches. Most classes are in the evening, so working people can attend. The classes are usually small, and they are inexpensive. 41

31、 The new idea about education in the U. S. is that _ . （ A） everyone should get a college degree （ B） its no use for adults to go to college （ C） a high school diploma is the end of education （ D） adults should go on learning after graduating from school 42 Whats the purpose for adults to continue t

32、heir education? （ A） Enlarge their knowledge and learn new skills. （ B） Catch up with the opportunity to get a higher degree. （ C） Learn more basic knowledge to get a diploma. （ D） Make themselves live a more comfortable life. 43 Which of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） There are only a few c

33、ontinuing education classes available for adults. （ B） Only those who want to get more money should go on with their education. （ C） People take continuing education classes for different reasons. （ D） All the people getting continuing education can get a good job. 44 Usually, the continuing educati

34、on program is given _ . （ A） in a small size and expensive （ B） only for working people （ C） only in community buildings or churches （ D） by community colleges and public schools 45 The best title for the passage would be _ Importance. （ A） Continuing Education Classes （ B） The Importance of a Colle

35、ge Degree （ C） A Good Way to Earn More Money （ D） Different Choices for Adults 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 blan

36、ks. 46 Dear Nancy, Now Im sending you a copy of the final program schedule of the Conference, together with a map of the location of St. Martins college. Please note also that there has been an exchange between meetings. Those meetings for Friday morning will be replaced by those for Saturday aftern

37、oon. I hope this will not cause you any problem. If you are going to present a page, please let me have an abstract (摘要 ) of it as soon as possible. The deadline for the abstract is Monday 23, March. The entire Conference fee (3 days) is 120 . You may send the fee to the Conference organizer accordi

38、ng to the above address or just pay on arrival. Looking forward to meeting you soon. Yours sincerely, Dr. Smith Professor of Collins University those who will only accept the best. For the day that you take delivery of your Patek Philippe, you will have acquired the best. With your Patek Philippe, y

39、ou will have acquired the best. A watch that was made to be treasured. 56 What kind of product is advertised in the passage? 57 Whats the brand name of the product? 58 How long has Patek Philippe been known as the finest in the world? 59 Why is Patek Philippe regarded as the best watch? 60 What may

40、impress you most at the first glance of the watch? 61 The people there will pay two or three times as much as they used to pay for a house. （ A）那儿的人买一栋房子的钱比将过去多两三倍。 （ B）那儿的人买一栋房子的钱将是他们习惯花的钱的两三倍。 （ C）那儿的人买一栋房子将是他们习惯花的钱的一两倍。 （ D）那儿的人买一栋房子将比过去多付一两倍的钱。 62 The output value in the second season was fiftee

41、n percent over the same period of the last year. （ A）第二季度的产品售价是去年同期的 15%。 （ B）第二季度生产出来的价值比去年同期增长 了 15%。 （ C）第二季度产值比去年同期高 15%。 （ D）第二季度的产值是去年同期的 15%。 63 Every employer wants and needs employees who can suggest improvements in an honest and constructive manner. （ A）每位雇主都希望能有以诚实积极的态度提出改进意见的雇员。 （ B）每位雇主

42、都以诚实和建设性的方法要求雇员提出改进意见。 （ C）每位雇主都要求雇员能够提出诚实积极的改进意见。 （ D）每位雇主都需要他们的雇员能够诚实而富有建设性。 64 It is still unusual to get a satisfactory job without a job interview. （ A）未经求职面试就得到一份令人满意的工作，这依然是很罕见的。 （ B）不经面试就找到一份很不错的工作，这是非同寻常的。 （ C）找到一份工作就不想面试，这是不寻常的。 （ D）不经面试就得到一份不错的工作，这是很不正常的。 65 For your safety while on attra

43、ction (游乐场 ), please keep your hands, arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times. For the comfort of all our guests, smoking is not allowed in all waiting areas, stores, dining areas, rest rooms and locations designs for parade (游行 ) and stage show (舞台表演 ) viewing. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes)

44、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：根据下列内容写一封电子邮件 发件日期： 2005年 12月 15日 发件人： Lin Yang 收件人： Wu Li W 内容：你是林洋，你的美国朋友 Julia订了去北京的机票，将于明天下午 6:00抵达。由于初次到京，希望吴立能到机场接她。 Date: To

45、: From: Subject: 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 137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 o

46、n the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 1 【听力原文】 Why have you bought such an expensive book? 1 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题的关键词是 why。这是一道询问原因的题， “你为什么买这么贵的书 ?”，恰当的回答应是 D， “这本书很有用 ”。 2 【听力原文】 I wonder when our class will begin. 2 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题是测试考生当别人委婉地询问时，怎样作出恰当的回答。 3 【听力原文】 What a

47、 nice skirt! 3 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 What a nice skirt!这是一个感叹句，称赞对方的裙子漂亮，恰当的回答应是 C， “谢谢你 ”。 4 【听力原文】 Do you mind if I open the window? 4 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 当拒绝别人提出的建议或要求时，恰当的回答应是 A。 5 【听力原文】 Please give a han 5 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 这是请求对方帮助自己，恰当的回答应是 A， “乐意之至 ”。 Section B Directions: This section is to test your

48、ability to understand short dialogues. There 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. 6 【听力原文】 M:

49、 I can not decide whether to buy a new car or a secondhand one. W: If you buy a new one, you will probably save money in the long run. Q: What does the woman mean? 6 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题是考查谈话内容细节的推断，关键在于女士说： If you buy a new one, you will probably save money in the long run， “如果买新车，从长远来看会节约钱 ”。所以正确答案应是 A。 7 【听力原文】 M: You look pretty in white. W: But the style is out of date. Could you show me the black one? Q: Wher