[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷148及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 148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） Hi. （ B） Its my pleasure. （ C） Are you John? （ D） Pleased to meet you. （ A） Yes, Madam. How can I help you? （ B） Oh, yes, please. （ C） I see. What kind of account, please? （ D） You can do whatever you like. （ A） Not bad, thanks. （ B） Everything is O

3、K. （ C） I dont know. （ D） All right. （ A） Frank is a fast runner. （ B） Nobody runs faster than Frank. （ C） Frank is one of the fastest runners. （ D） Frank runs as fast as all the others. （ A） Yes, they are all handsome. （ B） No, he isnt. （ C） Yes, I am. （ D） Yes, the tallest one is. Section B Direct

4、ions: 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 questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choice

5、s marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Please sit down. （ B） She doesnt want him to sit down. （ C） She will mind if he sits down. （ D） She doesnt want the man to sit with her. （ A） He enjoys writing home every week. （ B） He never fails to write a weekly letter home. （ C） He doesnt write home once a week now.

6、（ D） He has been asked to write home every week. （ A） She doesnt like shopping. （ B） She doesnt need to buy anything. （ C） She needs to prepare for an exam. （ D） She doesnt like the mall. （ A） 5:45. （ B） 5:15 （ C） 8:45 （ D） 8:15 （ A） 13 hours. （ B） 16 hours. （ C） 18 hours. （ D） 23 hours. Section C D

7、irections: 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 People have (11) flying saucers for over a (12) years now and scientists have reported other things in space too. Many scientists have tried to (13) flying saucers but most have (14) . They have been called many name

9、s because no one is (15) what they are. 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 clean （ C

10、） to be cleaned （ D） being cleaned 17 We _ our breakfast when an old man came to the door. （ A） just have had （ B） just had （ C） have just had （ D） had just had 18 The number of articles published on cancer _ amazing. （ A） is （ B） are （ C） have （ D） have been 19 _ that some guests were coming, they

11、got the rooms ready. （ A） Having told （ B） Having been told （ C） Telling （ D） To tell 20 _ he did at the party surprised everyone very much. （ A） What （ B） Which （ C） It （ D） Where 21 This company provides 5,000 pens _ the students in this village school every term. （ A） with （ B） on （ C） in （ D） fo

12、r 22 The movie star _ with your sister, didnt he? （ A） used to dance （ B） used to dancing （ C） was used to dance （ D） was used to dancing 23 Jane _ as soon as she recognized it was her former boy friends voice. （ A） called up （ B） waited on （ C） took up （ D） rang off 24 I missed the morning train be

13、cause I slept _ . （ A） over （ B） of （ C） in （ D） through 25 _ what to do, the man telephoned the police. （ A） Not known （ B） Not knowing （ C） Dont know （ D） Knowing not Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given

14、 in the brackets. 26 You will see his product (advertise) _ where you go. 27 After the guests left, she spent half an hour (clean) _ the sitting room. 28 His remarks left me (wonder) _ about his real purpose. 29 Ill never forget (meet) _ you for the first time. 30 The teacher noticed some (improve)

15、_ in my speech after I had practiced. 31 Not only the mother but also the children (kill) _ in the fire. 32 In a sense, bad things can (turn) _ into good things. 33 It was suggested that I (come) _ here for the sunshine before I started for home. 34 Looking up, I saw his eyes fixed on me in (curious

16、) _ . 35 Ben is fully aware that if not properly (manage) _ , his shirt factory will have to close down in less than a year. 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

17、choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 36 Ten years ago I used to be very fit. I cycled to work during the week days and 1 got a lot of exercise at the weekends. I used to play tennis a lot and go for long walks. In these days I had a job in an office, but I did not have

18、many things to do, so I didnt earn very much. I knew it was not a very good job but I had a lot of time to do the things I enjoyed doing. Then, about eight years ago, I got a much better job. The pay was better. But the hours were a lot longer, too. I bought a car and drove to work every day. I bega

19、n to take people out to lunch. “Expense account lunches“. And 1 began to put on weight, too. I stopped playing tennis and going for long walks at the weekend because I just didnt have any time for things like that any more. Theres a lot of stress in a job like mine. Perhaps thats why I started drink

20、ing more than I used to. For example, I used to have only half a glass of whisky when I got home, then I started filling the glass to the top. Then I had another glass, and then another. I started smoking a lot, too. I never used to smoke at all. 36 Which of the following is true about the writer te

21、n years ago? （ A） He cycled to work every day. （ B） He got a lot of exercise every day. （ C） He was very fit. （ D） He didnt play basketball. 37 His first job was not very good because _. （ A） He had too much time to keep fit. （ B） He didnt earn very much. （ C） He had much time to go for long walks.

22、（ D） He didnt like to work in an office. 38 The term “Expanse account lunches“ in paragraph 2 indicates that _. （ A） the lunches are paid for by his company （ B） he paid the lunches by himself （ C） the people who went to the lunches had to pay （ D） the lunches were really very expansive 39 He starte

23、d drinking more than he used to because _. （ A） he used to have only half a glass of whisky when he got home （ B） he just didnt have any time for things he liked （ C） he started smoking a lot （ D） there is a lot of stress in a job like his 40 What can we learn from the passage? （ A） A job with lower

24、 pay is good. （ B） A job with a higher pay is good. （ C） A parson is usually exhausted from a job with a good pay. （ D） A person should earn much money in his job. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Stress is be

25、coming an increasingly common feature of the workplace. Stress is a highly individual reaction, which varies considerably from person to person, and it is difficult for some employees to avoid it. Undoubtedly, changes in working conditions have led to greater pressure at work at all levels. However,

26、 stress in itself is not harmful. Everyone needs a certain level of stress to enable him or her to feel motivated and to perform effectively. A complete absence of stress can be as damaging as overstress, since it can make people lose interest in their work, and even lead to depression. The difficul

27、ties occur when the amount of stress rises above a level which is healthy for a particular individual. While it may not always be possible to prevent stress, there are a number of ways in which it can be controlled. The first thing that the trainees learn is how to manage their time effectively. Thi

28、s involves, first of all, setting realistic goals for both the short and long term. The trainees are also reminded that when they are under pressure the less important items should be left. The trainees are encouraged to avoid being defensive, but at the same time they are advised not to be afraid o

29、f saying no. They are asked to give reasons only if necessary. They learn, for example, to remind themselves that nothing terrible happens when a demand is refused or a deadline missed. Life goes on. 41 Which of the following is NOT the cause that will lead to employees stress at work? （ A） A demand

30、 is refused. （ B） A deadline is missed. （ C） There are changes in living conditions. （ D） There are changes in working conditions. 42 How much stress we should have so as to help us work better? （ A） At a level which is healthy for a particular individual. （ B） Full of stress at work. （ C） The more,

31、 the better. （ D） The less, the better. 43 When we are under stress it is the FIRST thing to _. （ A） set the short-term and long-term goals （ B） accept anything we are given （ C） have less important items （ D） say no 44 Which of the following statements is NOT true? （ A） People have different stress

32、 m work. （ B） Stress always does harm to our work and health. （ C） There has been a rise in stress at the workplace. （ D） Sometimes stress cannot be completely prevented but it can be controlled. 45 The passage is mainly about _. （ A） why stress is not harmful （ B） how to get rid of stress at work （

33、 C） how to improve the effectiveness by having stress （ D） why people should have stress at work and how to control it at an appropriate level 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

34、write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 If a writer is going to write an article or other writings, he should go through some common stages in the writing process, from the preliminary(初步的 ) stage of brainstorming ideas all the way to the highly polished final draft, w

35、hich is file last stage in writing before going to press. After tile initial stage of generating ideas, a rough plan or outline usually follows in the form of a mind map. This can then be transformed into the next stage, which is a more tightly structured written outline. At this point, the writer w

36、ill now be ready to compose a rough or first draft. The writer will then arrive at the revision stage of writing, and may ask for guidance or suggestions from other writers. After some deliberation the second draft is written in the subsequent stage. This in turn goes through to the final revision o

37、r proof-reading stage. After everything has been checked through carefully, the piece of writing reaches the final stage. Process of Writing Process of writing is made up of some important stages. The initial stage is brainstorming, or (46) , and then the writer begins the rough plan and makes it in

38、to a (47) . After that, a rough or (48) is composed. After the revising stage of writing, (49) is written. When at last the final revision is done the piece of writing reaches (50) ready for publishing. Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find t

39、he 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. above money s worth B. a great variety of goods C. convenient in maintenance D. easily-assembled E. a full range of products F. convenient in u

40、se G. delicate and exquisite H. dependable quality I. diversified package J. durable K. easy for keeping L. excellent workmanship M. firm in structure N. high safety O. hold a patent right P. innovative design Q. joint venture R. lottery shopping 51 质量可靠 ( ) 物超所值 ( ) 52 享有专利 ( ) 装配方便 ( ) 53 做工精良 ( )

41、 容易收藏 ( ) 54 合 资 ( ) 结构坚固 ( ) 55 小巧玲珑 ( ) 产品齐全 ( ) 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 Julia Smith, I am interested in the job of Waitress advertised on Morning Newspap

42、er this morning and I am enclosing a copy of my I had worked as waitress in my own country for two years before I came here in March this year and my former employer can provide you with a reference. I imagine that you cater mainly for overseas tourists so I belief my language skills would be useful

43、. My native language is Chinese. In addition to my ability of speaking both Japanese and English, I also can understand Spanish. I hope you will consider my application carefully and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully, Ma Pingping 56 What position does the writer apply for? Sh

44、e applies for the _ 57 When does she know that the receiver needs candidates for the job? After reading the _ on Morning Newspaper this morning. 58 Who can prove that she had worked as waitress in China? Her former employer. He can provide Julia _. 59 How many languages does she know besides Chinese

45、? What are they? Three. They are _. 60 What does she hope? She hopes that Julia will _ carefully. 61 Hold the receiver as close to your ear as possible and take down every word of the message. （ A）尽可能地把受话器靠近耳朵，听到口信的每一个字。 （ B）把受话器尽可能地贴近耳朵，记下口信的每一个字。 （ C）把听筒尽可能地贴近耳朵，记下每一个字的信息。 （ D）拿着接受器尽可能地把耳朵闭上，去掉口信的

46、每一个字。 62 Apart from this, the father will have more emotional fulfillment from his family life. （ A）此外，父亲会从家庭生活中得到更多的感情上的满足。 （ B）除此之外，父亲会有更多的感情上的满足从 家庭生活得到。 （ C）另外，父亲将使更多的感情上的满足从家庭生活中产生。 （ D）分开之外，父亲会给家庭生活更多令人激动的满足。 63 Most of us, from earlier school days, have been told that the earth. revolves roun

47、d the sun. （ A）我们大多数人从刚上学时就知道，地球围绕太阳旋转。 （ B）我们中许多人在学校里很早就知道，地球围绕太阳旋转。 （ C）我们中许多人在学校里很早就知道，白天地球绕着太阳转。 （ D）我们绝大多数早上学的人都知道，地球旋转时是围着太阳的。 64 This is rather for your teacher to decide than for you. （ A）这是你老师的决定而不是你的决定。 （ B）这取决于你老师的决定而你不该决定。 （ C）这件事得由你老师决定而不是你来决定。 （ D）这并不是为你而是为你的老师才这样决定的。 65 Dear Sir or Ma

48、dam: I was informed by this mornings Times that you want an experienced, efficient secretary and I am writing for that position. I am 29 years of age, college graduate, in excellent health. My former colleagues will prove my quality suitable for the job being responsible, resourceful and loyal. Well

49、-trained and experienced in all the office routines, I would like to have the opportunity of interview. The serf-addressed card is for your convenience. Just write on it when you would like me to come for an interview. Sincerely, Mary Nelson 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