[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷164及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 164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） Nice to see you. （ B） Thats all right. （ C） Me, too. （ D） The same to you. （ A） Its good. （ B） Im glad you enjoyed it. （ C） Dont mention it. （ D） Just so-so. （ A） No, with pleasure. （ B） No, I wont sign. （ C） Yes, I can see it. （ D） Yes, thanks. （ A

3、） Yes, of course. （ B） Never mind. （ C） Im pleased. （ D） I could. （ A） Yes, there are. （ B） No, there arent. （ C） 40 （ D） Never mind. 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 record

4、ed 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 watches TV. （ B） She goes to the theater. （ C） She works. （ D） She stays with friends. （ A） Staying home watching TV.

5、 （ B） Seeing a film. （ C） Going out for a dinner. （ D） Going to a party. （ A） In a shop. （ B） At school. （ C） In a bank. （ D） In a restaurant. （ A） The woman does not enjoy the party. （ B） The woman does not want to go to the party alone. （ C） Jim did not attend the party. （ D） Jim is at the party w

6、ith the woman. （ A） 8:00 p.m. （ B） 10:00 p.m. （ C） 7:00 p.m. （ D） 9:00 p.m. 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 missin

7、g words 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 One day, Isaac Newton, the great British (11) , asked a friend to have dinner with him. Dinner was ready, but Newton had not (12)

8、 his study. His friend sat down and waited for him. After waiting for quite a good while, he decided that Newton must have been so deep in some (13) that he had forgotten all about his dinner. He (14) began eating dinner without waiting for Newton and helped himself to the chicken on the table. When

9、 he had finished, he thought he would (15) on his friend. He put all the chicken bones back on the dish and covered them properly. Then he quietly left Newtons house. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the mo

10、st appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 By the time you get there tomorrow, they _ for Beijing. （ A） will have left （ B） are leaving （ C） will leave （ D） are to leave 17 _ evidence that language-acquiring ability must be stimulated. （ A） There being （ B） If being （

11、 C） It is （ D） There is 18 I hope they _ this road by the time we come back next summer. （ A） have repaired （ B） will repair （ C） are to repair （ D） will have repaired 19 _ she realized it was too late to go home. （ A） No sooner it grew dark than （ B） Hardly did it grow dark that （ C） Scarcely had i

12、t grown dark than （ D） It was not until dark that 20 Ive never seen the young man _ next to the director. （ A） sits （ B） sitting （ C） sat （ D） to sit 21 Annies glass, I apologized to her. （ A） To break （ B） Breaking （ C） Having broken （ D） Break 22 _, he can quickly find out whats wrong with the mac

13、hine. （ A） Having been well trained （ B） Having well trained （ C） To be well trained （ D） To have been well trained 23 The ship took machines and other goods back to the port _ it had set off. （ A） from which （ B） to which （ C） which （ D） in which 24 _, he would feel exhausted after a whole days wor

14、k. （ A） Strong as is he （ B） Strong as he is （ C） As he is strong （ D） As strong is he 25 Its high time we _ something to stop road accidents. （ A） did （ B） are doing （ C） will do （ D） do Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper for

15、m of the word given in the brackets. 26 Tell me (truth) _ what you think if you want me to help you. 27 The famous dancer (like) _ to be surrounded by crowds of journalists. 28 I have the (impress) _ that he doesnt smoke at all. 29 Instead of (wait) _ for the teacher to explain, they tried to find t

16、he solution by themselves. 30 The chairman said that the plan (discuss) _ now must be kept as a secret. 31 Neither he nor I (invite) _ to the party last Sunday evening. 32 The Chinese people rose to the (resist) _ against Japanese aggression. 33 It is necessary that we (senD)_ a gift to him on his b

17、irthday. 34 I can afford (buy) _ a new house in the city centre. 35 I really appreciate your (offer) _ to help me. 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 choices ma

18、rked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 36 Chess (国际象棋 ) must be one of the oldest games in the world. An Arab traveler in India in the year 900 wrote that it was played “long, long ago“. Chess was probably invented in India. And it has been played everywhere from Japan to Europe si

19、nce 1400. The name “chess“ is interesting. When one player is attacking the others king, he says, in English, “check“. When the king has been caught and cannot move anywhere, he says “cheek mate“. These words come from Persian. “Shah mat“ means “the king is dead“. That is when the game is over, and

20、one player has won. Such an old game changes very slowly. The rules have not always been the same as they are now. For example, at one time the queen could only move one square at a time. Now she is the strongest piece on the board. It would be interesting to know why this has happened! Chess takes

21、time and thought, but it is a game for all kinds of people. You dont have to be a master chess player in order to enjoy it. It is not always played by two people sitting at the same table. The first time the Americans beat the Russians was in a match played by radio. Some of the chess masters are ab

22、le to play many people at the same time. The record was set when one man played 400 games! It is said that some people play chess by post. This must make chess the slowest game in the world. 36 According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? （ A） Chess is an old Indian traveling game. （ B）

23、 Chess is the oldest game in the world. （ C） Chess was played in Japan and Europe before 1400. （ D） Chess was played in India long before 900. 37 One player has won the game when _ . （ A） he attacks the other players king （ B） the other players king can only move one square （ C） the other players ki

24、ng can not move anywhere （ D） he says “check“ to the other player 38 Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the passage? （ A） All kinds of people can play chess. （ B） Only two people can play chess sitting at the same table. （ C） Some people write to each other while playing each

25、other. （ D） The Russians once lost the game played by radio. 39 When one player says “check“, it means _ . （ A） he is attacking the others king （ B） the others king has been caught （ C） the game is over （ D） one player has won 40 According to the rules of the game, _ . （ A） the queen is the stronges

26、t piece on the board （ B） the king had to be attacked all the time （ C） the queen could move more than one square at a time （ D） the king could not move anywhere Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Ideas about ed

27、ucation are changing in the United States. Education today is not just a high school diploma(文凭 )or a college degree. Many adults are not interested in going to college. They are interested in other kinds of learning. For them, learning does not end with a diploma. Continuing education gives these a

28、dults 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 skills or to learn new ones. Scientists, mechanics(技师 )and barbers(理发师 )can take classes to improve their work skills. If they know more or learn mo

29、re, 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: typing, foreign cooking, photography, auto repair, furniture repair, or swimming. There are only some of the cla

30、sses available. Some adults take classes for fun or because the class will be useful for them. Other adults take continuing education classes to improve their own. lives because they want to feel better about themselves. Almost any community college or public school system has a continuing education

31、 program. There are classes in schools, community buildings or churches. Most classes are in the evenings, so working people can attend. The classes are usually small; and they are inexpensive. 41 The new idea about education in the U. S. is that _. （ A） everyone should get a college degree （ B） its

32、 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 their education? （ A） Enlarge their knowledge and learn new skills. （ B） Catch up the opportunity to get a

33、 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 continuing education classes available for adults. （ B） Only those who want to get more money should go on with

34、 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 education program is given _. （ A） in a small size and expensively （ B） only for working people （ C） only in communit

35、y buildings or churches （ D） by community colleges and public schools 45 The best title for the passage would be _. （ A） Continuing Education Classes （ B） The Importance of a College Degree （ C） A Good Way to Earn More Money （ D） Different Choices for Adults Task 3 Directions: The following is a pas

36、sage. 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 Driver Wanted Clean driving license (执照 ) Must be of smart (帅气的 ) appearance Age over 25 Apply to (申请 ):Capes Tax

37、i, 17 Palace Road, Roston Air Hostesses (空姐 ) for International Flights Wanted Candidates (申请者 ) must be between 20 and 33 years old. Height 1.6m to 1.75m Education to GCSE standard (标准 ) Two languages. Must be able to swim. Apply to: Recruitment (招聘 ) office, Southern Airlines, Heathrow Airport Wes

38、t. HR37KK. Teachers Needed For private language school. Teaching experience necessary. Apply to: The Director of Studies, Instant Languages Lid, 279 Canal Street, Roston Employees Wanted For recruiting drivers: The candidates must be of (46) For recruiting air hostesses for international flight: 1.

39、The education of the candidates must be up to (47) 2. Being able to master (48) and being able to (49) is a must. For recruiting teachers: (50) is quite necessary. 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 C

40、hinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A catalogue price B -Central Bank C consular visa D life insurance E life cycle F Letter of Credit G sales department H sales promotion I wholesale price J wholesale trade K working con

41、dition L business and economy M information and technology N life expectancy O working capital 51 ( ) 商品目录价格 ( ) 寿命 52 ( ) 人寿保险 ( ) 促销 53 ( ) 销售部 ( ) 批发价格 54 ( ) 批发贸易 ( ) 商业与经济 55 ( ) 中央银行 ( ) 工作条件 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers

42、 to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 56 Amway (China. Daily Necessities Company Limited) Amway is a leading international company engaged in daily necessities (必需品 ) with an annual sale of 16 billion US dollars worldwide. We are looking for qualified personnel to fill the follow

43、ing positions in our Beijing office. 1. Purchasing Manager College diploma(文凭 )with technical background At least 3 years experience in the field of chemicals and packaging materials Able to work independently and to set up purchasing procedures Good computer skills Excellent negotiation(谈判 )techniq

44、ues Fluent in English, but not essential 2. Personnel Manager College diploma in Human Resources Management At least 2 years experience in Human Resources Management Good computer skills Fluent in English 3. Sales Manager College diploma Knowledge in product sales Fluent in English Active and hard-w

45、orking 56 What line of products is Amway engaged in? 57 What skills should a purchasing manager have? Good _ 58 What foreign language should the personnel manager speak fluently? 59 What qualities should a candidate have if he wants to be the sales manager? He must be active and _ 60 How many positi

46、ons does the company offer in the advertisement? 61 Had she found the right buyer, she would have sold the house. （ A）只有找到了正式的买方，她才能出售房屋。 （ B）要是找到了合适的买方，她就会把房屋售出了。 （ C）如果找到了 合适的买方，她就已经把房屋售出了。 （ D）她已经找到了正式的买方，并会把房屋售出。 62 It gives us much pleasure to send you the goods asked for in your letter of Sept

47、ember 10. （ A）很高兴发去贵方 9月 10号来函索购的货物。 （ B）我们很高兴寄去你们 9月 10号来信询问的商品。 （ C）我们十分高兴贵方 9月 10号来函询问我们的商品。 （ D）我们很高兴贵方来信要求我们 9月 10号寄出优质产品。 63 It is quite common that customers dont bargain about prices in that city. （ A）常见的是城市的顾客不会讨价还价。 （ B）那个城市的顾客不讨价还价，是常见的。 （ C）顾客不大会弄清楚那个城市的商品价格。 （ D）那个城市的顾客买东西不看价钱，这太普通了。 64

48、 I am sure that this wool carpet may find a good market in your area. （ A）我认为可以在你们那里找到好 的羊毛地毯市场。 （ B）我认为在你们地区找一个好的羊毛地毯市场是对的。 （ C）我深信这种羊毛地毯在你们那里可能是很畅销的。 （ D）我相信这种羊毛地毯在你们地区销路会很好。 65 Now we are in need of new supplies. Please send us your proforma invoice (形式发票 ) by return fax immediately providing us with FOB New York quotes for the goods listed in the inquiry sheet. Please also state your earliest delivery (交货 ) date. Because our customers need urgently the goods. We would appreciate it if you guarantee prompt shipment. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your a