[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷21及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 21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 ans

2、wer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Its my pleasure. （ B） Thank you. （ C） No, you dont need to thank me. （ D） Its not necessary. （ A） Yes, I like it. （ B） No, Im sleepy. （ C） Ive read it before. （ D） Thanks a lot. （ A） Thatll be great. （ B） I will. （ C） Bus No. 2. （ D） Thats OK. （ A） 2

3、0 years ago. （ B） Im 20 years old. （ C） It doesnt matter. （ D） When I am twenty. （ A） I didnt know why. （ B） I will do my best. （ C） My car broke down on the highway. （ D） I had a wonderful time. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 re

4、corded 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） Director. （ B） Teacher. （ C） Father. （ D） Student. （ A） 7:0

5、5. （ B） 7:20. （ C） 7:15. （ D） 7:10. （ A） The man is quiet. （ B） The man is proud. （ C） The man is in a hurry. （ D） The man is talkative. （ A） To the shops. （ B） Home. （ C） To her friends house. （ D） To school. （ A） He doesnt like Li. （ B） He has to take care of her daughter. （ C） He will see a docto

6、r. （ D） He is ill. 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 blan

7、ks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 Pollution has become a serious problem in almost all the big cities of the world. City people are becoming more and more worried about how they can【 11】 pollution. They are also concerne

8、d about whether the government is doing enough to【 12】 the environment. However, people in Ireland dont have these worries. They are sure that they have found the【 13】 the problem. They use windmills. These windmills can create power without【 14】 pollution. This method is so successful that other co

9、untries are【 15】 doing the same. Why not? What works for Ireland can work for any other country. 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

10、. 16 She has _ to our views. （ A） given out （ B） given in （ C） given away （ D） given up 17 To get the best prices, it is advisable _ at least 24 hours before yon arrive. （ A） you book （ B） for you come （ C） you will take （ D） your buying 18 The thief ran away at the _ of two policemen. （ A） scenery

11、（ B） seeing （ C） screen （ D） sight 19 I dont know him, but it is _ that he is a warm-hearted person. （ A） talked （ B） said （ C） told （ D） spoken 20 He expressed his _ opinion at the meeting. （ A） single （ B） personal （ C） person （ D） private 21 She tried to _ him to give up the impractical plan. （ A

12、） persuade （ B） tempt （ C） attract （ D） suggest 22 The Greens bought a new house but _ will need a lot of work before they can move in. （ A） they （ B） it （ C） one （ D） which 23 Many patients dont take drugs _ directed. （ A） like （ B） so （ C） which （ D） as 24 Look, the trees are fallen; there _ a str

13、ong wind last night. （ A） must be （ B） should have been （ C） must have been （ D） could be 25 We warned him _ that. （ A） not to do （ B） doing not （ C） to do not （ D） not doing Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word

14、 given in the brackets. 26 I want to get something (read)_ during the vacation. 27 No one failed (pass) _ the exam. 28 Thank you for your (invite) _. 29 He told us his (excite) _ experience. 30 A girl of about 16 (win) _ the first prize last year. 31 Is this the letter to (post) _ ? 32 This is a fil

15、m everyone (like) _ to see. 33 The (host) _ was a beautiful woman. 34 Some people like to entertain friends by (take) _ them to a restaurant for dinner. 35 The boss made the workers (work) _ from morning till night. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or

16、 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 Foreign investment is expanding rapidly all over the world. Most of the foreign companies who have invested in the U. S. are Japanese and E

17、uropean. An example of the Japanese company in the U. S. is Toyota Motor Company, which produces cars. An example of a European company is Nestle of Switzerland. Nestle is a European company, but 99% of its in vestment are in other countries. In Europe, there are many examples of foreign investment.

18、 Many American companies have invested in Europe, and many Japanese companies have also invested in Europe. In recent years much foreign investment have shifted from the U. S. and Europe to Asia. Many companies from Japan, the United States and Europe are investing heavily in China. Other parts of A

19、sia, such as India and the countries of Southeast Asia, are attracting a lot of American, Japanese and European investment as well. 36 What is the main topic of this passage? （ A） Foreign investment in China. （ B） Foreign investment in the U.S. （ C） Foreign investment all over the world. （ D） How to

20、 invest in other countries. 37 Which Japanese company has invested in the U.S.? （ A） The Nestle Company. （ B） Many American companies. （ C） The Toyota Motor Company. （ D） The FAW Groups of China. 38 What example does the passage refer to about foreign investment in China? （ A） American and Japanese

21、companies. （ B） European companies. （ C） Indian companies. （ D） Both A and B. 39 Nestle is a company of what country? （ A） Europe. （ B） The United States. （ C） Switzerland. （ D） India. 40 What part of the world is popular for foreign investment in recent years? （ A） Asia. （ B） China only. （ C） The U

22、nited States and Europe. （ D） India only. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 In April 1985, the management of the Coca-Cola Company announced its decision to change the flavor of the companys flagship brand. Thi

23、s decision was made based on the fact that Pepsi consumer re search discovered in blind taste tests that a majority of consumers preferred the taste of Pepsi to that of Coke. The “Pepsi Challenge“ campaign made this public knowledge and Coke executives quickly moved to change Americas top brand. New

24、 Coke came in a new can, with updated red and silver graphics re placing the traditional red and white look. Although taste tests of the New Coke had shown that majority of those tested preferred the new product, these tests could not gauge(评估 ) the emotional appeal of the “old“ Coke. In other words

25、, consumers want their cake and eat it too. A large public cried one after another during the 79 days when old Coke was no longer on the shelves. Coca-cola quickly reintroduced the “old“ Coke when they realized market share was falling and named it Classic Coke. Volume for the classic brand has rise

26、n 24 percent since 1984, making it the No. 1 soft drink in the land since 1987. Consumers became even more loyal to the brand after it was temporarily taken away from them. 41 What do you think is the best title for this passage? （ A） consumers Loyalty to the Old Coke Brand. （ B） Competition between

27、 Coca-Cola and Pepsi. （ C） New Coke A Lesson in Brand Loyalty. （ D） Always Coca-Cola. 42 Why did Coca-Cola Company decide to change the flavor of the companys flagship brand? （ A） Because its in their plan. （ B） Because of consumers preference. （ C） Because of the competition brought by Pepsi Compan

28、y the “Pepsi Challenge“ campaign. （ D） Because the management dont want to keep that brand anymore. 43 What is the New Coke like? （ A） It is a traditional can. （ B） It is a new can, with updated red and silver graphics. （ C） It has a red and white look. （ D） The New Coke can is blue. 44 From this pa

29、ssage we can infer that _. （ A） a Pepsi consumer research shows that a majority of consumers preferred the taste of Pepsi to that of Coke （ B） in Cokes test, the majority of those tested preferred the old coke （ C） New Coke has more loyal consumers than the old one （ D） New Coke sells better than th

30、e old coke 45 From when did Coca-cola become Americas No. 1 soft drink? （ A） Since 1984. （ B） Since 1985. （ C） Since 1987. （ D） Since 1989. 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 wri

31、te your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 22 February 2006 Ms. Roy Purchasing Manager Star Garges Hill Street Croyden England Dear Ms Roy, This time last year you placed an order for Type BS362 12-volt sealed batteries. This is a discontinued line which we had on offer at t

32、he time. We now have a similar product on offer, Type CN 233. It occurs to us that you might be interested. A descriptive leaflet(小册子 ) is enclosed. We have a stock of 950 of Type CN 233 which we are selling off at GB 28 each. We can offer a quantity discount(折扣 ) of up to 15%, but we are prepared t

33、o give 20% discount for an offer to buy the complete stock. We are giving you this opportunity in view of your previous(以前的 ) order. We would appreciate a prompt reply, since we will put the offer out in the event of your not being interested. Yours sincerely, Peter Export Sales Manager Making a vol

34、untary offer The similar product we have now is【 46】 whose stock is【 47】 . The selling price of the present product is【 48】 . The quantity discount we can offer is【 49】 , but the 20% discount is still expected if you buy【 50】 . Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, y

35、ou 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 savings account B checking account C banking service D safe deposit box E marriage certificate F automatic teller machi

36、ne G charge interest H loan from the bank I individual loans J withdraw money K deposit money L shares of stock M special law N issue a dividend O stockbroker P fill the order Q own shares 51. ( ) 拥有 股份 ( ) 股票经纪人 52. ( ) 贵重物品保险箱 ( ) 专门的法律 53. ( ) 自动取款机 ( ) 填单 54. ( ) 从银行贷款 ( ) 结婚证书 55. ( ) 取钱 ( ) 收取

37、利息 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 Name: Wang Qiang Date of Birth: June 12, 1960 Shanghai, P.R. Sex: Male Marital Status: Married Education: 1968 1974 Yu Fu School, 180

38、West Yufu Street, Nanjing 1974 1980 Weiyuan High School, 17 Meiyuan Road, Nanjing 1980 1984 Fudan University, majoring in International Trading and completing requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, degree to be granted June 22, 1984 Hobbies: Making friends, listening to music, swimming, folk dancing

39、 Employment Record: May, 1984: A part-time clerk in the Engineering Technology Trading Corporation, responsible for telex operation and typing. Sept. 1984 present: Assistant Manager in Xikang Trade Company, in charge of international trade fair. Reference: Chu Minghua, General Manager in Xikang Trad

40、e Company. 56 When was Mr. Wang born? 57 Is he married? 58 From which university did he graduate? He graduated from _. 59 Whats his position now? _ in Xikang Trade Company. 60 With whom you can consult if you want to know more about Mr. Wang? _, Mr. Chu Minghua. 61 Although we might not like to admi

41、t it, commercials on television and advertisements in magazine probably influence us much more than we think they do. （ A）尽管我们不喜欢承认这一点，电视和杂志上的广告对我们造成更大的影响。 （ B）虽然我们可能不喜欢电视和杂志的内容，但是我们的思维可能受之影响最深。 （ C）虽然我们也许不愿承认，但是电视和杂志上的广告对我们的影响可能比我们想象的要大得多。 （ D）虽然我们也许不愿承认这一点，但是电视和杂志上的广告影响我们的可能性比我们认为的要大。 62 In the ab

42、sence of force, a body will either remain at rest or continue to move with constant speed in a straight way. （ A）没有外力，物体不是保持静止就是一直沿着直线作匀速运动。 （ B）在没有外力的情况下，物体或者保持不动，或者在一条直线上继续用常速运动。 （ C）缺少力量，物体要么保持不动，要么继续在一条直线上用恒定的速度移动。 （ D）缺少力量，身体或者保持不动，或者沿着一条直线上用恒定的速度移动。 63 Such being the case， we have no choice bu

43、t to request you to return our deposit （ A）我们没有选择，只有出现此种情景，即请求你把储蓄还出来。 （ B）鉴于此种情况，我们只好请贵方退还定金。 （ C）在这种情况下，我们不得不请你退还定金。 （ D）如此情况下，我们没有选择，只有请求你把存款还给我们。 64 Something unexpected has happened which prevents me from my promise （ A）一些不希望的事情的发生使我不能承兑我的誓言。 （ B）一些让我不能遵守诺言的事不希望地 发生了。 （ C）一些出乎意料的事情的发生使我不能遵守诺言。

44、（ D）阻止我免于遵守诺言，一些不希望发生的事情还是发生了。 65 Thank you for your letter of April 10, 2005, which has received our great attention. Since we have been doing business for a long time and especially you intend to place such a big order, we agree to offer you a 5% discount of the price for the washing machine in re

45、sponse to your request. We hope you will accept the offer and will be looking forward to hearing from you soon. 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 according to the following informat

46、ion. 66 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a personal data sheet according to the following instructions given in Chinese. 说明：根据下列信息，填一份个人资料表。 张明，男， 1970年 9月 15日出生于沈阳市皇姑区柳江街 9号，身体健康。 1977-1983年就读于沈阳市泰山路小学， 1983-1989年就读于沈阳市第二中学， 1989-1993年就读于沈阳航空职业技术学

47、院电子工程系。 1993-1998年工作于沈阳市机床厂，任助理工程师， 1999年至今工作于沈阳对外贸易公司，任部门经理。 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 21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. W

48、hen you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 1 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 Thanks a lot for your help. 2 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 That was a moving story. Did you enjoy it? 3 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 Which bus should I take? 4 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 May I know how old you are? 5 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 Why are you late for Work? Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogu