[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷208及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 208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） That blue shirt, please. （ B） No, you cant do anything for me. （ C） Yes, you can. （ D） I can do it by myself. （ A） Yes, it is. （ B） Its perfect. （ C） I dont like it. （ D） No, it isnt. （ A） Yes, there are a lot of girls. （ B） No, they arent. （ C） Abo

3、ut 30 girls. （ D） About 30 boys. （ A） Its over there. （ B） Please give me your hand. （ C） OK, no problem. （ D） I can do it. （ A） Shes my friend. （ B） She had lunch. （ C） She passed the entrance exam. （ D） She is a pretty girl. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand

4、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） A company manager. （ B） A wa

5、itress. （ C） A shop assistant. （ D） A secretary. （ A） $ 22. （ B） $18.00 （ C） $11.00 （ D） $20.00 （ A） The shopping center is a bit far away. （ B） He doesnt know how to get to the shopping center. （ C） The shopping center is just around the comer. （ D） He only knows one way to the shopping center. （ A

6、） It has a small desk. （ B） Its not big enough. （ C） Its just right for one person. （ D） Its not painted nicely. （ A） Jack failed in the exam for the first time. （ B） Jack was a very good basketball player. （ C） Jack paid no attention to his study before the exam. （ D） Jack played basketball after t

7、he exam. 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 missing words or phrases on the blank in order of numbered blanks accordi

8、ng to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 Different countries and different races have different (11) . In China, it is important for the host to be attentive towards the guest. The host shows this by (12) that the guests glass is always

9、full and that there is always (13) food in his bowl. It is considered unnecessary to ask whether the guest wants more. In contrast, in England the host may behave more informally. The host (14) places the food in the middle of the table and tells the guest to help himself. It is considered unaccepta

10、ble to (15) food or drink upon a guest, so the host never gives him anything without first checking whether he wants it. 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 choice

11、s marked A , B, C, and D. 16 She was praised by her father for_ the exam. （ A） pass （ B） to pass （ C） to passing （ D） having passed 17 Jacks train_ at 5 oclock next afternoon, lets go to see him off. （ A） leaves （ B） will leave （ C） is leave （ D） left 18 I expected her to _her promise. （ A） carry on

12、 （ B） carry out （ C） carry off （ D） carry away 19 He came to this country for promoting friendship _for making money. （ A） other than （ B） more than （ C） better than （ D） rather than 20 Wordsworth was one of the greatest poets_ lived in the 19th century. （ A） that （ B） who （ C） which （ D） he 21 The

13、car is sold at $ 50,000, which is far more than its real_. （ A） money （ B） profit （ C） payment （ D） value 22 The names of the successful candidates will be _on the college notice board. （ A） put up （ B） put aside （ C） came up （ D） coped with 23 It is necessary that everyone_ a copy of this book. （ A

14、） has （ B） could have （ C） will have （ D） should have 24 He is the only one of the students who _finished the task in time. （ A） is （ B） are （ C） have （ D） has 25 The climate here agrees_ me and I feel quite comfortable. （ A） to （ B） with （ C） for （ D） in Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplet

15、e statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 These books are (useful)_than those for beginners of English. 27 These engines used to_(start) by hand.Now they are started by electricity 28 As soon as I got home, it began to rain_(heavy). 2

16、9 The father was (delight)_to see his son. 30 Toms success in his career will be a great (satisfy)_to his family. 31 The light is on. He must (be)_in the room. 32 Has it stopped (rain)_yet? 33 I wish I (be)_as strong as you. 34 It is important that the plan (work)_out today. 35 The teacher said that

17、 the exam result (announce)_the next Friday. 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 Interact u

18、se appears to cause a drop in psychological health, according to research at Carnegie Mellon University. Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet experienced more bad feelings and loneliness than those who was online less frequently, the two-year study showed. Researchers are pu

19、zzling over the results, which were completely contrary to their expectations. They expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television, since the Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others. The fact that Internet use reduces time available for famil

20、y and friends may account for the drop in psychological health, researchers hypothesized (推测 ). Faceless, bodiless “virtual“ (虚的 ) communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationships formed through it may be shallower. Another possibility is that expo

21、sure to the wider world through the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives. “But its important to remember this is not about the technology, its about how it is used,“ says psychologist Christine Riley of Intel, one of the studys sponsors(发起人 ). “It really points to the need for considering

22、 social factors in terms of how you design applications and services for technology. “ 36 Whats the finding of the research undertaken at Carnegie Mellon University? （ A） People spend more time on the Interact now. （ B） People spend less time with their families and friends now. （ C） The Net proves

23、socially healthier than television. （ D） Interact use may cause a drop in psychological health. 37 What had the researchers expected before the research? （ A） The Net may account for the drop in psychological health. （ B） Internet use may improve social health. （ C） Internet use has nothing to do wi

24、th social health. （ D） Spending much time on the Internet makes people feel bad and lonely. 38 Which is not true according to the passage? （ A） The Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others. （ B） Internet communication may be less psychologically satisfying than act

25、ual conversation. （ C） Undeveloped Internet technology causes the drop in psychological health. （ D） The wider world through the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives. 39 What does Christine Riley, the psychologist, suggest? （ A） Its necessary to take social factors into account in designi

26、ng applications and services for technology. （ B） Its important to tell the users how to design and apply the technology. （ C） Compared with social factors, the technology itself has more influence on the Internet users. （ D） No social factors should be considered in applications and services for te

27、chnology. 40 Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage? （ A） How to Use the Internet （ B） Disadvantages of the Internet （ C） Social Factors and the Internet （ D） Internet May Cause Bad Feelings Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or un

28、finished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 As internet use continues to grow in China, a new kind of online journal is emerging as one of the most exciting corners of the net. Web logs, or blogs, allow users to update their websites quickly and easily, and are giving rise to a new style of o

29、nline writing. According to some estimates, there are about 300,000 bloggers in China. Blog, a shortened form of web log, is a kind of online journal which allows users to write and post journal entries on line in a quicker and easier way than ever before. The new software is growing rapidly around

30、the world, and covers a wide array of subjects, from commentary on news and current events, to personal accounts of daily lives. Jeremy Goldkorn is one of the founders of Beijing-based advertising agency Standards. His blog, danwei. org, reports on media and advertising. At times serious, but mostly

31、 lighthearted, his blog, written. in English, usually features descriptions of news making headlines in Chinese newspapers, and links to interesting articles and Chinese websites. Blogs have really changed our life in some way! 41 Which is wrong about biog? （ A） Blog is a new kind of online journal.

32、 （ B） It is the shortened form of Web log. （ C） Its new style of online writing. （ D） It is emerging as one of the least exciting corners of the net in China. 42 Statistics show that the number of bloggers in China is about _ . （ A） three hundred thousand （ B） three thousand （ C） three million （ D）

33、thirty thousand 43 What is the meaning of “array“ in the second paragraph? （ A） number. （ B） range. （ C） line. （ D） order. 44 Which of the following subject does blog not cover according to the passage? （ A） commentary on news. （ B） commentary on current events. （ C） personal accounts of daily lives

34、. （ D） advertising. 45 What is wrong about Jeremy Goldkorn? （ A） He is the creator of biog. （ B） He is a co-founder of Beijing-based advertising agency Standards. （ C） He is a blogger in Beijing who writes in English. （ D） He usually updates his blog with latest happenings in China. Task 3 Direction

35、s: 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 3 words) on the blanks. 46 Are you searching for an apartment to live in? You will be making dozens of phone calls

36、and leaving many messages, ff your messages arent returned the next day, you should call again, of course doing so with a lot of tact. If you dont have a local phone number, get one. Keep your checkbook with you. When you see an apartment which looks good to you, you are going to have to decide and

37、act upon it quickly. Good places do not stay on the market long! People constantly lose good places due to indecision. Collect all of your rental information before you visit your first vacancy. You may want to fill out an Apartments Unlimited application form. These forms are comprehensive and acce

38、pted by most landlords. Have a credit report with you and give yourself an edge over the next guy. Landlords will be impressed by your organization and preparedness. As well, youll save money by not having to pay for each and every landlord that requires one. If you want to find an apartment, you wi

39、ll have to call many numbers and leave (46) . When you are satisfied with an apartment, you need to (47) upon it quickly. You should collect all of your (48) before you visit the first vacancy. You may want to fill out an Apartments Unlimited (49) . Landlords will usually be impressed by your (50) a

40、nd preparedness. 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 corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A employees B personnel C payrol

41、l D white-collar E blue-collar F management and labor G compensation payout H benefits I Headhunters J personnel department K human resource management L hiring and firing M recruiting new staff N quit O front-line managers P line managers Q dismissals R overwork S labor law T insurance 51 ( )人力资源管理

42、 ( )工资发放名册 52 ( )辞职 ( )劳动法 53 ( )赔偿金 ( )雇佣和解雇 54 ( )蓝领 ( )招聘新员工 55 ( )人事部门 ( )资方与劳方 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 Fire Instructions The person discovering a fire will:

43、 1. Operate the nearest fire alarm. 2. Attack the fire with available equipment, if it is safe to do so. Fire alarm bells The Fire Alarm Bells will ring either in the area of A Block or in the area of B Block and C Block. Those in the area where the Alarm Bells are ringing should take action as indi

44、cated below. Others should continue with their work. On heating your fire alarm 1. Those in class: will go to the Assembly Area under instructions given by the teacher. 2. Those elsewhere: will go to the Assembly Area by the most sensible route, and stay near the Head of their Department. Assembly a

45、rea The Assembly Area is the playing field which is south of the Sports Hall. Here names will be checked. Procedure 1. Move quietly. 2. Do NOT stop to collect your personal belongings. 3. Do NOT attempt to pass others on your way to the Assembly Area. 4. Do NOT use the lift. Fire alarms Fire Alarms

46、are situated as follows: 1. A Block At the Reception Desk; at east end of connection corridor; outside the kitchen door. 2. B Block At the bottom of both stairways and on each landing. 3. C Block Inside entrance lobby of Sports Hall. 56 What should the person who discovers a fire do? He should opera

47、te the _ and attack the fire with available equipment, if it is safe to do so. 57 What should those who are in the area where the fire alarm is not ringing do? They should continue _ . 58 What should those in class do on hearing the fire alarm? They should go to _, instructed by the teacher. 59 What

48、 will be checked? _ will be checked. 60 Where are fire alarms in C Block situated? They are situated _ of Sports Hall. 61 These suggestions are unlikely to be accepted by the majority of members. （ A）大多数成员都不可能接受这些建议。 （ B）主要成员看起来都不会接受这些建议。 （ C）主要成员都不喜欢这些建议，因而是不会接受它们的。 （ D）这些建议不可能被那些主要成员接受。 62 The role of advertising in marketing varies with time and place. （ A）在不同时期内，各地的广告在市场开发中的作用都在变化。 （ B）广告在市场营销中的作用因时因地而异。 （ C）市场营销的作用取决于时间地点。 （ D）广告在市场营销中的作用取决于时 间地点。 63 Technique is of no use at all unless it is combined with comprehe