[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷194及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 194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） Money is useful. （ B） Ive lost my love. （ C） Love, of course. （ D） Im making money myself. （ A） Its easy. （ B） No, I dont. （ C） Yes, I am. （ D） Im a manager. （ A） Im not successful, （ B） Im the oldest in the class. （ C） I study the hardest. （ D） I g

3、o to bed late. （ A） He likes teaching. （ B） He enjoys being on the stage. （ C） He respects the listeners. （ D） He does well in art. （ A） He is smoking （ B） He is my boss. （ C） He is over there. （ D） He is kind. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues.

4、 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） In a bank. （ B） At a restaurant. （ C） In a p

5、ost office. （ D） In a library. （ A） Wine. （ B） Beer. （ C） Champagne. （ D） Whisky. （ A） At 10:13. （ B） At 10:30. （ C） At 10:00. （ D） At 12:30. （ A） Booking a room. （ B） Cleaning a room. （ C） Taking a shower. （ D） Ordering a dinner. （ A） Room 540. （ B） Room 405. （ C） Room 450. （ D） Room 504. Section C

6、 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 hea

7、r. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 Christmas is a day of fun, feasting and exchanging (11) People have been preparing for it for weeks. They have been cooking (12) foods, going to parties, and buying gifts. They have been decorating their houses in

8、the two traditional (13) of Christmas: red and green. The most important Christmas decoration in many homes is a Christmas tree. It is an evergreen tree (14) lights, glass balls and shiny paper. The Christmas tree is a (15) of life in the darkest, coldest season in the northern part of the world. Se

9、ction 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 I cant understand why he always avoid _ with me. （ A） to speak （ B） speaking （ C） having spoke

10、n （ D） to have spoken 17 _ his home, he decided to phone his father again. （ A） Not finding （ B） Finding not （ C） Not having found （ D） Having not found 18 If you _ here for a moment, the boss will come. （ A） will wait （ B） wait （ C） are going to wait （ D） are waiting 19 _ and _, they went to the ci

11、nema. （ A） Excited. happily （ B） Excited. happy （ C） Excitedly. happily （ D） Exciting. happily 20 The doctor insisted that the patient _ at once. （ A） operated on （ B） should be operated on （ C） operate on （ D） would be operated on 21 In 2000, George Bush _ President of the United States. （ A） was e

12、lected （ B） elected （ C） was chosen the （ D） was made the 22 He as well as his brother _ in the library. （ A） is reading （ B） read （ C） are reading （ D） are read 23 The professors speech left a deep impression _ the audience. （ A） at （ B） with （ C） for （ D） on 24 _, my grandfather still takes a sixt

13、y-minute walk every day. （ A） As he is old （ B） Because he is old （ C） Old as he is （ D） As he is old 25 Do you feel like _ a cup of coffee now? （ A） to drink （ B） drinking （ C） drink （ D） to be drinking Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland wit

14、h the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 It is not (reason) _ to expect a child understand such a theory. 27 After he finished (do) _ his homework, he turned on the TV. 28 When I entered the room, he pretended (read)_ . 29 The phone is out of order; you must have it (repair) _ . 30 He

15、 told his pupils that the earth (move) _ around the sun. 31 The street is as long as that one, but it is (wide) _ than that one. 32 He brought his (collect) _ of stamps to the classroom to show off. 33 The increase in population in that region resulted in a food (short) _ . 34 The students were list

16、ening attentively to the (excite) _ news. 35 This factory is more _ (produce) than that one. 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 marked A, B, C, and D. Y

17、ou should make the correct choice. 36 The worlds rainforests cover less than ten percent of the earths surface, but contain over forty percent of all plant and animal species. The biggest rainforest is in South America, its called the Amazon. Amazon is by far the largest remaining rainforest area le

18、ft on our planet. Its about 6 to 7 million square kilometers. Its about two-thirds the size of the United States including Alaska. Its enormous. Sixty percent of it is in Brazil, but the rainforest also extends into Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, French Guiana and Surinam. And amazingl

19、y each year the Amazon provides twenty percent of the worlds fresh water. Here you can find at least 60-70 thousand plant species and at least 3 thousand species of fresh water fish. And more monkeys than you find anywhere else on earth. In Brazil alone nine new species of monkeys have been identifi

20、ed over the last year. But many of those species, known and unknown, are destroyed every day. Moreover, constant logging, mining and raising domestic animals cause a gradual disappearance of the Amazon jungles. 36 Over forty percent of all plant and animal species on the earth live in_. （ A） the sea

21、 （ B） the rainforests （ C） the grassland （ D） the desert 37 It is said in the passage that the Amazon lies in_. （ A） South America （ B） North America （ C） South Africa （ D） North Africa 38 How many new species of monkeys have been identified in Brazil alone over the last year? （ A） Eight. （ B） Nine.

22、 （ C） Ten. （ D） Eleven. 39 The word “constant“ (Line 1, Para.3) means_. （ A） frequent （ B） gradual （ C） continuous （ D） quick 40 What is NOT the cause of the gradual disappearance of the Amazon jungles, according to the passage? （ A） Mining. （ B） Constant logging. （ C） Raising domestic animals. （ D）

23、 Producing cars. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 The idea of rain making is almost as old as man, but it was not until 1946 that man succeeded in making rain. In ancient times, rainmakers claimed(声称 ) to be a

24、ble to bring rain by many methods: dancing, singing, killing various kinds of living creatures (including humans), and blowing a stream of water into the air from a kind of pipe. More recently, some rainmakers claimed to make rain by shooting guns, causing explosions, or burning chemicals; the smoke

25、 of which was supposed to cause rain to fall. These rainmakers asked for as much as 1,000 dollars to make an inch of rain. One was so effective that he was almost hanged. He was believed to have caused a twenty-inch rain in southern California that flooded that land, killed several people, and did m

26、illions of dollars worth of damage. Before 1946, raimnakers were either liars or honest people who happened to have good luck. Scientific rain making was started in that year by Vincent J. Schaefer, a scientist at the laboratories of the General Electric Company in New York State. His success was th

27、e result of a lucky accident that changed years of failure into victory. 41 It has been about_years since man succeeded in making rain. （ A） 50 （ B） 55 （ C） 61 （ D） 70 42 One rainmaker was almost hanged because_. （ A） he did not make rain at all （ B） he asked for too much money （ C） people thought h

28、e caused too much rain （ D） he killed several people 43 The word “liars“(Line 1, Para.3) means_. （ A） people who tell lies （ B） tools used to make rain （ C） persons who make rain （ D） people who have good luck 44 Which of the following methods can make rain? （ A） Killing pigs and sheep. （ B） Blowing

29、 a stream of water into the air from a kind of pipe. （ C） Shooting guns or causing explosions. （ D） None of the above is right. 45 Who was the first rainmaker succeeding in making rain? （ A） The one who caused a twenty-inch rain in southern California. （ B） Before 1946, a rainmaker who happened to h

30、ave good luck. （ C） Vincent J. Schaefer, in 1946. （ D） The passage doesnt tell us his or her name. 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

31、3 words) on the blanks. 46 Useful Information about Beijing Climate and Clothing August is late-summer in Beijing, with an average temperature of 26.6 degrees Celsius. Light clothes and a suit for formal occasions would be appropriate. Currency and Exchange Major credit cards like Mastercard, Americ

32、an Express and Visa are accepted in most big, shopping centers and hotels. Major currencies can be changed into Chinese yuan (RMB) at the airport, hotels or the Bank of China at a rate of about US$1.00 to RMB8.00. Time Difference China Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT. Electricity The local voltage is 2

33、00-240 volts AC. Telecommunications Modern telecommunication facilities such as International Direct Dial, Internet access and fax are available in the hotels. Tipping(小费 ) Tipping is not expected by service attendants in China, except for some tour guides, hotel porters and housemaids. Useful Infor

34、mation about Beijing Climate and clothing: In August, wearing light clothes and a suit for (46) would be appropriate. Currency and exchange: Major currency can be changed into RMB at the airport, hotels and the (47) . Time Difference: China Time is (48) ahead of GMT. Telecommunications: Internationa

35、l Direct Dial, (49) and fax are available in the hotels. Tipping: Some tour guides, hotel porters and (50) may expect tipping. 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 s

36、hould put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A-president B-dean of studies C-professor D-lecturer E-Alma Mater F-alumnus G-student union H-sophomore I-boarder J-postgraduate K-compulsory course L-extracurricular activities M-semester N-credit O-academic record P-scho

37、ol report Q-dissertation R-diploma S-scholarship T-tuition 51 ( )校友 ( )学期 52 ( )必修课 ( )成绩单 53 ( )奖学金 ( )学生会 54 ( )毕业证书 ( )课外活动 55 ( )教授 ( )学费 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

38、. 56 Bath Bath by bus See the splendor of Georgian Bath from an open-top bus. Buses depart every 10 minutes and operate on a hop on/hop off system, so you buy your ticket and are free to use the buses all day! You can buy your ticket on the bus, or at the bus or train station. Tickets cost 7.5 for a

39、dults, 5.5 for senior citizens and students, and 3.0 for children. The Vaults Restaurant Open daily every evening from 6 p.m. with last orders taken at 10:30 p.m. It is also open for lunch on days when there is an afternoon performance at the theatre Royal. Sawclose, next to the Theatre Royal. (0122

40、5) 442265 Bath Antiques Market Every Wednesday 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Over 80 dealers make this the largest antiques market with the widest choice in the West Country. Guinea Lane, off Lansdown Road, Bath Tel: 0171 251 5353 or 01225 337638 Sport and Leisure Center North Parade Road Tel(01225)462563

41、Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Facilities for swimming, badminton, bowls, table tennis, a sauna solarium and recreation pro- grammes. Telephone for details. Theatre Royal Much Ado About Nothing A comedy by William Shakespeare Dont miss this opportunity to see the Ro

42、yal Shakespeare Company on tour! Box Office: Monday to Saturday 10 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. Ticket prices: from 5 to 30. 56 How much do bus tickets for adults cost? _ . 57 When are customers stopped ordering in the Vaults Restaurant in the evening? _ . 58 Where is Bath Antiques Market located? It is loca

43、ted in Guinea LaBe, _ ， Bath. 59 At what time is Sport and Leisure Center open? _ . 60 Who is the author of Much Ado About Nothing? _ . 61 Normally a well-mixed diet can supply the vitamins necessary for a healthy body. （ A）正常情况下如果饮食搭配合理，就可提供维持人体健康必需 的各种维生索。 （ B）健康人体内的维生素都是由一般的搭配合理的饮食提供的。 （ C）一般的搭配合

44、理的饮食都可保证对人体健康所需的各种维生素的供给。 （ D）一般的搭配合理的饮食和充足的维生素供应是维护身体健康必需的。 62 The teacher, rather than the students, is responsible for this matter. （ A）这位老师和学生们与这件事情都有关系。 （ B）应该为这件事负责任的是这位老师，而不是学生们。 （ C）这位老师和学生们应共同承担这件 事情的责任。 （ D）与学生们相比老师们与这件事的关系更大。 63 We regret to inform you that there will be a delay in delive

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46、（ B）早在农业发展时期，人类就发现了如何用葡萄和玉米来酿酒。 （ C）在农业发展的早期，人类就发现葡萄和玉米可用来酿酒。 （ D）早在农业刚刚发展之时，男人们就开始用葡萄和玉米来酿酒。 65 Undergraduate students can check out up to five books for two weeks. Graduate students can check out up to fifteen books for two months. Books can be renewed(续借 )up to two times. There is a 50-cents-a-da

47、y late fee for overdue books. Periodicals(期刊 )and reference books cannot be checked out. The library is open weekdays, from 8:00a.m to 9:30 p.m., and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your abilit

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