[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷145及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 145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） No, you dont. （ B） Thats all right. （ C） Thank you, but I think I can manage it. （ D） Its none of your business. （ A） Today is fine. （ B） Its Sunday. （ C） Its April 5th. （ D） Its weekend. （ A） The same to you. （ B） You do, too. （ C） The same as you.

3、 （ D） You have it, too. （ A） Im sorry to hear that. （ B） You look great. （ C） What did the doctor say? （ D） Im glad to see you. （ A） Fine, thanks, Mike. （ B） How are you, Mike? （ C） How do you do, Mike? （ D） Good morning. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short

4、 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. （ A） Give money first. （ B） Hes going

5、to repair her TV in a short while. （ C） Her TV isnt worth repairing. （ D） Hes not ready to fix the womans TV. （ A） Study English. （ B） Go abroad. （ C） Start working. （ D） Stay at the school. （ A） Bring some food to the table. （ B） Help herself to some food. （ C） Use the phone on the table. （ D） Help

6、 herself to the table. （ A） She is a nurse. （ B） She is a singer. （ C） She is a teacher. （ D） She is a doctor. （ A） She was unable to read the story again. （ B） She thought the story would be difficult. （ C） The story wasnt like what she had expected. （ D） The story was the same as usual. Section C

7、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 hear

8、. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 The goal of Olympic athletes (运动员 ) is expressed in their motto (口号，箴言 ), “Swifter, higher, (11) . “By undergoing the stress and strain of tough competition, they grow in strength, endurance, discipline. They learn

9、to (12) and to cooperate with people from many nations. Each Olympic year their creed (信条 ) (13) them that the most important thing in the Games is not (14) , but taking part. The oath (誓言 ) they take binds them to abide by the rules of the Olympic Games, “in the true (15) of sportsmanship, for the

10、glory of sport and the honor of our country“. 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 It is requested that every student _ a paper o

11、n campus life. （ A） writes （ B） wrote （ C） writing （ D） write 17 This is the first time that your brother has been to China, _ ? （ A） isnt it （ B） isnt he （ C） hasnt he （ D） isnt this 18 _ the opportunity, he might well have become an outstanding leader. （ A） To give （ B） Giving （ C） Given （ D） Be g

12、iven 19 The smaller the house is, the _ it will cost us to heat. （ A） fewer （ B） less （ C） least （ D） little 20 The pupils said that a number of questions _ too difficult. （ A） are （ B） is （ C） were （ D） was 21 The reason _ he did that was unacceptable. （ A） why （ B） that （ C） which （ D） where 22 He

13、re _ a pen, a few envelopes and some paper for you. （ A） is （ B） are （ C） be （ D） being 23 If he _ my advice, he could not have been so miserable. （ A） listens to （ B） had listened to （ C） would have listened to （ D） should listen to 24 The road _ I drive to work is always crowded. （ A） which （ B） o

14、n that （ C） that （ D） on which 25 He was praised for _ such a contribution to the country. （ A） make （ B） to make （ C） to making （ D） having made 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 Af

15、ter the President had finished speaking at the press conference, he was made (answer) _ all sorts of questions. 27 Shakespeare was the (great) _ English dramatist ever known. 28 Your ideas are very interesting, but we need some (practice) _ advice for getting out of the trouble. 29 The boss insisted

16、 that Mr. Black (give) _ up his experiment at once. 30 The letters received from my aunt (write) _ in English. 31 She complains that she cant help (worry) _ about her husband. 32 It (agree) _ that a heart attack does not directly endanger ones life. 33 There has been snow today in (variety) _ parts

17、of the country. 34 This milk smells as if it (already, go) _ sour. 35 The happiness of a country consists in the (free) _ of its citizens. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statemen

18、t there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 36 Every year about 4,000,000 Americans are arrested and accused of crimes ranging from theft and traffic violations to murder. The Supreme Court (最高法院 ) has ruled that anyone charged with a crime has certain rights und

19、er the law. Do you know what your rights are if you are arrested? Here are four of them. First, as soon as the police arrest a person, they must tell him of his right to remain silent. Under the law, he is not required to answer their questions. Second, the police must tell him of his right to have

20、a lawyer. The state or city government will pay a lawyer to take the case of a suspect who cannot afford one. Third, the Fifth Amendment (修正案 ) to the Constitution says that no person has to be a witness against himself. This means that the suspect does not have to speak against himself. Fourth, a p

21、erson cannot be tried for the same crime twice. If a person has been found innocent, he cannot be arrested again, brought to court, and retried for the same crime. 36 What does the word “ruled“ in paragraph one mean? （ A） Governed （ B） Decided （ C） Guided （ D） Controlled 37 First of all, the police

22、should tell the suspect that he can _ under the law. （ A） keep silent （ B） find a lawyer （ C） inform his family （ D） controlled 38 If the suspect is too poor to pay a lawyer, _ . （ A） he can defend for himself （ B） he doesnt need one （ C） no lawyer will take his case （ D） the government will offer 3

23、9 If a person is identified innocent, he cant be _ . （ A） accused of the same crime again （ B） arrested by the police again （ C） brought to court again （ D） all of the above 40 We can conclude that Americans charged with crimes have some rights to _ . （ A） fight against laws （ B） talk back to the po

24、lice （ C） to protect themselves （ D） escape punishment Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course which he attends gives a

25、 credit which may matter toward a degree. In many American universities the total work for a degree consists of thirty-six courses each lasting for one semester. A typical course consists of three classes per week for fifteen weeks; while attending a university a student will probably attend four or

26、 five courses during each semester. Normally a student would expect to take four years attending two semesters each year. It is possible to spread the period of work for the degree over a longer period. It is also possible for a student to move between one university and another during his degree co

27、urse, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice. For every course followed a student is given a grade, which is recorded, and the record is available for the student to show to prospective employers. All this imposes a constant pressure affair. Elections to positions in student organizat

28、ions arouse much enthusiasm. The effective word of maintaining discipline is usually performed by students who advise the academic authorities. Any student who is thought to have broken the rules, for example, by cheating, has to appear before a student court. With the enormous numbers of students,

29、the operation of the system does involve a certain amount of activity. A student who has held one of these positions of authority is much respected and it will be of benefit to a later career. 41 Normally a student would at least attend _ classes each week. （ A） 36 （ B） 20 （ C） 12 （ D） 15 42 Accordi

30、ng to the first paragraph, an American student is allowed _ . （ A） to live in a different university （ B） to take a particular course in a different university （ C） to live at home and drive to classes （ D） to get two degrees from two different universities 43 American university students are usuall

31、y under pressure because _ . （ A） their academic performance will affect their future affairs （ B） they are heavily involved in student affairs （ C） they have to observe university discipline （ D） they want to run for positions of authority 44 Some students are enthusiastic for positions in student

32、organizations probably because _ . （ A） they hate the constant pressure and strain of their study （ B） they will then be able to stay longer in the university （ C） such positions help them to get better jobs （ D） such positions are usually well paid 45 The student organizations seem to be effective

33、in _ . （ A） dealing with the academic affairs of the university （ B） ensuring that the students observe university regulations （ C） evaluating students performance by bringing them before a court （ D） keeping up the students enthusiasm for social activities Task 3 Directions: The following is a pass

34、age. 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. 46 Break out of the everyday routine and come alive again with a trip to Florida. Whether youre looking for a quite e

35、scape or an action-packed trip, Floridas spectacular (壮观的 ) natural beauty and varied attractions let you create your dream escape. Nature lovers can explore vast lakes, forests and wetlands filled with native birds, fish and wildlife (野生动物 ). Florida is an athletes (运动员 ) paradise (乐园 ) as well, wi

36、th plenty of opportunities for tennis, golf (高尔夫球 ) and water sports lovers to engage in their favorite form of recreation every day of the year. Florida is the nations top golf and tennis destination, offering more golf courses than any other state plus over 7,700 tennis facilities. With thousands

37、of crystal clear rivers and lakes, plus over 1,000 miles of beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf (海湾 ) of Mexico, Florida is a water sports wonderland (奇境 ). Florida is also home to some of the best attractions in the United States, from technologically advanced parks to historic museums. So relax

38、 and return to your senses in Florida! Florida Most attractive to tourists who are (46) and (47) . Its length of beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico is (48) . A wonderful place for (49) . Offers opportunities for tourists to rest and (50) . Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of

39、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. cash B. capital C. loan capital D. fixed capital E. annual report F. transaction G. credit H

40、. long-term credit I. low-interest credit J. commercial credit K. demand deposit L. fixed deposit M. short deposit N. national bank O. reserve bank P. currency Q. reserve currency R. interest rate 51 交 易 ( ) 固定资本 ( ) 52 利 率 ( ) 长期信贷 ( ) 53 储蓄货币 ( ) 定期存款 ( ) 54 商业信贷 ( ) 资 本 ( ) 55 国家银行 ( ) 信贷 资本 ( )

41、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 William Jackson. Director Medical Service Division Health Management Service. Inc. Dear Mr. William Jackson. We are interested in updatin

42、g our computer system and would like to know what would best meet our needs. The following is our criteria to choose a system: Ability to use our current software and data files. Ability to provide auxiliary services eg controlling inventory of drugs and suppliers, monitoring patients vital signs, a

43、nd faster processing of insurance forms. Freedom from down time. Our hospital has 200 beds for long-term care. In the next five years, we expect the number of beds to remain the same while out-patient care and emergency room care increase. Could you email me your suggestions at hughelp comway, com?

44、We are eager to have the new system installed by Christmas if possible. Sincerely yours, Mary White Controller Encl: Specification of current system data bases in use. 56 Who is William Jackson? He is the director of _ in Health Management Service. Inc. 57 What does the writer want to know? The writ

45、er would like to know what would best meet _. 58 What are included in the ability to provide auxiliary services? They include .controlling inventory of _, monitoring patients vital signs and faster processing of insurance forms. 59 What about the number of the beds for long-term care in the next fiv

46、e years? The number of beds will _. 60 How can Mr. William Jackson contact the writer ff he has suggestions? He can _ to the writer at hughelp comway, com. 61 But for the fog, we should have reached our destination. （ A）要不是有雾，我们应该已经到达目的地了。 （ B）但是因为雾，我们应该到达目的地。 （ C）如果不是有雾，我们应该到达目的地。 （ D）但因为有雾，我们早该到达目

47、的地了 62 Your fathers honor is to you but a secondhand honor. （ A）对于你来说，父亲的荣誉只是第二手荣誉 （ B）对于你来说，父亲的荣誉只是间接的荣誉。 （ C）你父亲的荣誉是给你的，但只是间接给你的荣誉。 （ D）你父亲 的荣誉对你来说，只是第二手的荣誉。 63 As college students, we should learn how to tell fight from wrong, good from evil, beauty from ugliness. （ A）作为大学生，我们应该学会如何区分好与坏，识别善与恶，分清

48、美与丑。 （ B）作为大学生，我们应该学会如何区分好坏，善恶，美丑。 （ C）作为大学生，我们应该学会告诉别人好坏，善恶，美丑。 （ D）作为大学生，我们应该学会正确地而不要错误地告诉善恶与美 丑。 64 This man s work was the lonely but joyful task of raising his family. （ A）这个男人的工作就是养育子女这一任务，他孤独但却又充满欢乐。 （ B）这个男人是孤独的但又是充满欢乐的，他的任务是提高他的家庭。 （ C）这个男人的工作就是养育子女这一孤独但却又充满欢乐的任务。 （ D）这个男人的工作是养家糊口，这个任务是孤独的但

49、却充满欢乐。 65 Braille(盲文 ) is a code of small, raised dots on paper that can be read by touch. Louis Braille(路易斯 布雷尔 ), a 15-year-old blind French student, developed a raised dot reading system in 1824 . The idea came to him from the dot code punched on cardboard a French captain used to send messages to his soldiers at night. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: Thi