[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷203及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 203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） Thats a wonderful idea. （ B） We may go out. （ C） Picnic is interesting. （ D） I dont think so. （ A） A week ago. （ B） At nine thirty p.m. （ C） On Wednesday. （ D） Its time to get on the train. （ A） I am gifted. （ B） Im glad you like it. （ C） No, thanks

3、. （ D） You are friendly to me. （ A） Im from Shanghai. （ B） I come here to study. （ C） Sorry, I cant tell you. （ D） You cant ask. （ A） I cant help you. （ B） I will help you to eat the fish. （ C） I like eating fish. （ D） Thanks a lot. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to under

4、stand 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. （ A） He will call a taxi. （

5、 B） He will drive her to the airport. （ C） The taxi driver is his friend. （ D） The taxi driver will drive them to the airport. （ A） She is having a headache. （ B） She thinks the man is nervous. （ C） She wants to leave. （ D） She is waiting for the doctor. （ A） 1998-2000. （ B） 1989-1992. （ C） 1998-200

6、1. （ D） 1999-2002. （ A） Hard to say. （ B） The womans. （ C） The mans. （ D） Toms. （ A） Because she has to write her paper. （ B） Because she has no money. （ C） Because she is afraid. （ D） Because she will see the film tomorrow. Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded passag

7、e. 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. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the pas

8、sage will begin. 11 Smile is a way of communication. Its even (11) than language in communication with others, especially with people who come from different countries. Maybe you have a language barrier(障碍 )in understanding each other, but a genuine smile will make you (12) , even become friends. Sm

9、ile is also a way to (13) pressure. When you feel nervous while taking a test, please smile and youll feel less nervous and more confident. When you (14) trouble, which is quite troublesome to solve, please smile and youll get a good way to help you out. When you find life boring or when trouble in

10、your life seems endless, please smile and youll feel life (15) and meaningful. 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 I have kept t

11、hat picture _ I can see it clearly, as it always reminds me of my university days. （ A） which （ B） where （ C） whether （ D） when 17 _ theyve moved, we wont see them very often. （ A） Now that （ B） So that （ C） As soon as （ D） When 18 He never laughed, _ lose his temper. （ A） or he ever did （ B） nor di

12、d he ever （ C） or did he ever （ D） nor he ever did 19 Mary never tells anyone else what she does for a _ . （ A） job （ B） work （ C） living （ D） life 20 In this private school, a dentist _ the pupils teeth twice a week. （ A） injures （ B） instructs （ C） inspects （ D） informs 21 We congratulate you _ th

13、e success you have got. （ A） by （ B） for （ C） on （ D） with 22 By the end of this semester, we surely _ a satisfactory solution to the problem. （ A） have found （ B） will find （ C） will have found （ D） are finding 23 _ was to return to school. （ A） That really interested him （ B） What really intereste

14、d him （ C） Which really interested him （ D） That interested him really 24 There is nothing to do but _ the experiment. （ A） to repeat （ B） repeating （ C） repeats （ D） repeat 25 Poor _ he is, he remains honest and kind. （ A） as （ B） however （ C） because （ D） although Section B Directions: There are 1

15、0 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 Up till now, you neednt decide yet whether (study) _ arts or science. 27 While I (watch) _ television, the door bell rang. 28 What a (translate) _ really does is expressing other pe

16、oples exact idea in a different language. 29 Many species of animals which once lived on the earth are no longer in (exist) _ . 30 He (think) _ to have information which will be useful to the police. 31 I cant invite you to dinner this week as I am having my house (paint) _ at the moment. 32 Beginni

17、ng in the late 19th century, the yearly rise in the productivity of England was just (slight) _ less than Germany and the U.S. 33 If you are caught (read)_ her diary, shell surely be angry. 34 Maya stopped (tie) _ her shoelace(鞋带 ). 35 His suggestion that we close down the firm and fire all the empl

18、oyees is not (accept) _ . 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. You should make the correct choice. 36 In Shanghai, a growing number

19、 of foreign-funded banks are looking for local people to fill executive positions (行政主管的岗位 )rather than people from their own countries as they did in the past. U. S. -based Citibank (花旗银行 ) put a job announcement in a local newspaper last week calling for executive trainees. It was part of Citibank

20、s business plan in China to draw local professionals(专业人员 ). Demand for personal banking services has been on the rise since China joined the World Trade Organization at the end of 2001. The move does not only happen to Citibank. Many other foreign-funded banks in the city have made similar decision

21、s. The U. K. s Standard Chartered last year employed over 30 graduates from Chinese universities and colleges as executive trainees. They are expected to take up managerial positions at the banks Shanghai branch after a two-year training program overseas. The Hung Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporati

22、on (HSBC) has announced it will employ more new graduates in China in the coming year. Local people account for over 92% of the office workers in its Shanghai operation. 36 Citibank used to look for executives for its operations_. （ A） in the U.S. （ B） in Shanghai （ C） in the U.K （ D） in some cities

23、 37 The “executive trainees“ (Line 3, Para.1) are probably those who are_. （ A） persons to train other people （ B） persons to be trained （ C） executives （ D） leaders in the bank 38 Banks like Citibank look for local people to fill executive positions because_. （ A） there is an increasing demand for

24、personal banking services （ B） there are more and more local professionals （ C） China has joined the World Trade Organization （ D） China has more and more executive trainees 39 HSBC probably is the name of_. （ A） some executives （ B） some local people （ C） a city （ D） a bank 40 According to the pass

25、age, after they have been employed the Chinese graduates would_. （ A） be trained for 2 years in Shanghai （ B） be sent to overseas for training （ C） do some work of executives in Shanghai （ D） take up managerial positions at the branch Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questio

26、ns or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Thanksgiving Day is the most truly American of the national holidays in the United States and is most closely connected with the earliest history of the country. In 1620, the settlers, or Pilgrims, sailed to America on the May Flower, seekin

27、g a place where they could have freedom of worship. After a two-month voyage, in icy November, they landed at what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts. During their first winter, over half of the settlers died of starvation or epidemics(流行病 ). Those who survived began sowing in the first spring. All summ

28、er long they waited for the harvests with great anxiety, knowing that their lives and the future of the colony depended on the coming harvest. Finally the fields produced a yield rich beyond expectations. And therefore it was decided that a day of thanksgiving to the Lord be fixed. Years later, Pres

29、ident of the United States declared the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day every year. The celebration of Thanksgiving Day has been observed on that date until today. The pattern of the Thanksgiving celebration has never changed through the years. The big family dinner is planned months

30、 ahead. On the dinner table, people will find apples, oranges, chestnuts, walnuts and grapes. There will be plum pudding, mince pie, other varieties of food and cranberry juice and squash. The best and most attractive among them are roast turkey and pumpkin pie. They have been the most traditional a

31、nd favorite food on Thanksgiving Day throughout the years. 41 From the passage, why did the Pilgrims sail to America? （ A） To seek a place for freedom of worship. （ B） To seek for food. （ C） To seek for new land. （ D） To avoid starvation and epidemics. 42 Why did people decide to fix a day of thanks

32、giving to the Lord? （ A） Because they want to celebrate the end of a two-month tiring voyage. （ B） Because they want to thank God for the big harvest, which is so important for them to survive. （ C） Because they want to have some entertainment. （ D） Because they have a new holiday. 43 When does Than

33、ksgiving Day fall? （ A） It falls on Oct 30. （ B） It falls on Dec 24. （ C） It falls on March 21. （ D） It falls on the fourth Thursday of November. 44 What is the best and most attractive food on Thanksgiving dinner table? （ A） plum pudding. （ B） cranberry juice and squash. （ C） roast turkey and pumpk

34、in pie. （ D） apples, oranges, chestnuts. 45 What is the meaning of observe in the fourth paragraph? （ A） Watch carefully. （ B） Obey. （ C） Celebrate. （ D） Notice. Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table below (No. 46 throu

35、gh 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 Memo To: All the Staff From: Mr. Mendels, the Personnel Manager Date: Dec 15, 2008 Ref: JM/15/12/08 Subject: The granting of annual leave in the coming year To help you plan your annual leave, I would like to c

36、larify the companys policies as follows : You should apply at least two weeks in advance if you intend to take leave longer than 14 days; you should submit your proposals on how your duties can be shared by others. We expect five rush periods next year and we need to set a quota of leaves for each.

37、I Jan to 15 Jan-Maximum leaves, 5; 5 Feb to 20 Feb-Maximum, 4; 20 Mar to 30 Mar-Maximum,6; I May to 10 May-Maximum, 5; 15 Dec to 24 Dec-Maximum, 2. Applications for leaves during rush periods will be granted on first-come-first-served basis until the quota is filled. Memo To: All the Staff From: Mr.

38、 Mendels, the Personnel Manager Date: Dec 15, 2008 Ref: JM/15/12/08 Subject: The (46) of annual leave in the coming year Purpose: Help all the staff plan (47) Company policies: For longer than two weeks leave, apply at least (48) in advance. Submit your (49) on how your duties can be shared with oth

39、ers. Five (50) of leave for five expected rush periods. First-come-first, go policy, until the quota is filled 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 should put the co

40、rresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A-accounting principle B-asset C-borrower D-capital gain E-cash flow F-certificate G-commissions H-credit card I-dividends J-domestic law K-fixed rate L-growth rate M-income tax N-intellectual property right O-invoice P-letter of credit Q

41、-stockholders R-sampling S-taxpayer T-seed capital 51 ( ) 国内法 ( ) 发票 52 ( ) 固定利率 ( ) 现金流 53 ( ) 种子基金 ( ) 信用卡 54 ( ) 知识产权 ( ) 信用证 55 ( ) 所得税 ( ) 资本收益 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) followi

42、ng them. 56 Dear Mr. Peterson， With our visit to France coming to an end, we are leaving for China soon. On the moment of leaving, I feel very pleased to write to you, on behalf of my fellows and in my own name as well. to express to you our deep thankfulness for the hospitality(款待 )that you have gi

43、ven us during the short stay in France. I am sure that this visit will be helpful to the further development and strengthening of our cooperation(合作 )in the area of medicine. My fellows and I are all looking forward to the opportunity of meeting you in China in the near future. so that both sides co

44、uld examine once again how we might work more closely together in order to make the relation between us a step forward. Meanwhile, please accept our best wishes for your good health and success in your career. Yours sincerely, (Signature) 56 Do you know what the letter is about? It is a letter of_.

45、57 Where will Mr. Peterson return according to the letter? He will return to_. 58 What is the purpose of the writer during the short stay? He will be ready to give his cooperation to_. 59 They will win cooperation in_. 60 The writer wishes to meet Mr. peterson next time in_. 61 As we know, in many c

46、ountries there is a fixed charge for personal services. （ A）我们都知道，在许多国家为私人提供服务是要收取费用的。 （ B）我们都知道，在许多国家为个人服务有一个统一的收费标准。 （ C）正如我们所知道的，在许多国家都有统一的个人服务收费标准。 （ D）正如我们所知道的，在许多国家个人服务是要收取固定费用的。 62 We thank you for your order this month, which has been put in work. （ A）我们很感谢您发出的要求立即开始工作的指令。 （ B）感谢您本月发来的订单，我们已

47、经予以执行。 （ C） 感谢您本月提出的要求，我们已经予以执行。 （ D）我们很感谢您本月发来的订单，它已经开始被执行。 63 The mayor said that he would not attend the meeting himself, but his secretary would come instead. （ A）市长说他不能亲自来参加会议了，但他的秘书会代他来参加。 （ B）市长说他不能来参加会议，但他让他的秘书代他来。 （ C）市长说他的秘书将代他参加一个他不愿参加的会议。 （ D）市长说他的秘书将取代他 的职位来参加这个会议。 64 He didnt think it

48、proper to tell his wife what had been discussed at the meeting. （ A）他不想把会议上讨论的事情告诉他妻子也不行。 （ B）他觉得还是不要把会议上讨论的事情告诉妻子为好。 （ C）他认为把会议上所讨论的事情告诉自己的妻子是不妥的。 （ D）他不认为把会议上讨论的事情告诉妻子是恰当的。 65 On 5th October, I bought one of your expensive “Apollo“ fountain pens from Julians(朱利安公司 ), a big department store of this town. Unfortunately, I have been unable to use the pen because it leaks(漏墨水 ). I am very disappointed with my purchase. On the advice of Julians manager I am returning the pen to you. Ple