[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷289及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 289及答案与解析 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 recorded question. The dialogues and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should deci

2、de on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Five yuan a kilo （ B） They are expensive （ C） They are good （ D） They are delicious （ A） No， I am （ B） Yes， Im not （ C） Yes， I am （ D） No， I cant （ A） I dont want to hear that （ B） Its too late （ C） I will （ D） My pleasure （ A） T

3、hats all right （ B） You are very welcome （ C） Dont mention it （ D） Yes， you are right （ A） No， you cant （ B） Speaking （ C） Im Linda （ D） I dont want to tell you Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The passage has some words or phrases missing. The passage wi

4、ll 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 passage will begin. 6 All over the world children learn to understa

5、nd and speak their own language before they go to school. They【 11】 this wonderful skill by constant practice, by listening and talk ing all the time to themselves, to their family and friends. At first the child only【 12】 words and expressions that he has heard and learned. But he finds that he has

6、 to put new【 13】 together to get what he wants. He【 14】 new sentences out on people. They ac cept some of his sentences but reject others because they are funny or because they dont【 15】 The child keeps on trying until he works out a system for producing sentences that can be accept and understood.

7、He gathers in his mind a simple mode of the language, his own grammar of his own language. 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. 11 T

8、he professor asked a question, and David_a good answer. （ A） put up with （ B） stood up for （ C） came up with （ D） looked down upon 12 Since then the number of people taking driving lessons_20%. （ A） has increased to （ B） increased by （ C） has increased by （ D） have increased by 13 Look at the troubl

9、e I am in! If only I_your advice. （ A） followed （ B） would follow （ C） had followed （ D） should follow 14 I apologized_Lily for interrupting her. （ A） at （ B） to （ C） for （ D） with 15 His intelligence will_him to get a scholarship to college. （ A） enable （ B） persuade （ C） employ （ D） suggest 16 No

10、sooner_this talk than he was surrounded by the workers. （ A） he finished （ B） did he finish （ C） had he finished （ D） after he finished 17 It makes good_to bring an umbrella; it seems to be raining today. （ A） sense （ B） reason （ C） advice （ D） suggestion 18 _ it rains, we will have a picnic this Sa

11、turday. （ A） If （ B） As long as （ C） Although （ D） Unless 19 Im sorry I stepped outside for a smoke. I was very tired. There is no_for this while you are on duty. （ A） reason （ B） excuse （ C） cause （ D） explanation 20 Be sure to write to us,_? （ A） will you （ B） arent you （ C） can you （ D） cant you

12、Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 21 I can even imagine the look on his face when I go to see him (expect)_. 22 He is expected to make an (apologize) _ for being late for nearly an hour

13、. 23 It is the first time that I (meet) _ her since she moved here last year. 24 This road is very (danger) _ because there were five serious accidents last year. 25 What do you think of Alices suggestion that your son (send) _ to the hospital right now? 26 They (arrive) _ in Hong Kong by this time

14、tomorrow. 27 While she was going downstairs, the old lady had her leg (break)_. 28 Either my father or mother (be) _ going to attend the meeting. 29 There was so much noise that the speaker couldnt make himself (hear) _. 30 The old couple were seen (take) _ a walk in the park everyday after supper.

15、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. 30 We use both words and gestures to express our feelings,

16、 but the problem is that these words and gestures can be understood in different ways. It is true that a smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying.Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English literature, a phras

17、e like “he went pale and began to tremble“ suggests that the man is either very afraid or he has just got a very big shock. However, “he opened his eyes wide“ is used to suggest anger in Chinese whereas in English it means surprise. In Chinese surprise can be described in a phrase like “they stretch

18、ed out their tongues! “ Sticking out your tongue in English is an insulting gesture or expresses strong dislike. Even in the same culture, people differ in their ability to understand and express feelings.Experiments in America have shown that women are usually better than men at recognizing fear,an

19、ger, love and happiness on peoples faces. Other studies show that older people usually find it easier to recognize or understand body language than younger people do. 31 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? （ A） It is difficult to tell what peoples words or gestures really mean.

20、（ B） Gestures can be understood by most people but words can not. （ C） Words can be better understood by older people. （ D） We can easily understand what peoples gestures mean. 32 Peoples facial expressions may be misunderstood because_. （ A） people of different sexes may understand a gesture differ

21、ently （ B） people speaking different languages have different facial expressions （ C） people from different cultures use different facial expressions （ D） people of different ages may have different interpretations 33 In the same culture, people_. （ A） hardly fail to understand each others ideas and

22、 feelings （ B） are equally intelligent even if they have different backgrounds （ C） almost have the same understanding of the same thing （ D） may have different abilities to understand and express feelings 34 From the passage, we can conclude that_. （ A） words and gestures can both be used to expres

23、s feelings （ B） gestures are more effectively used than words （ C） words are often more difficult to understand than gestures （ D） words are used as frequently as gestures 35 The best title for this passage can be_. （ A） Gestures and Feelings （ B） Words, Gestures and Feelings （ C） Words and Feelings

24、 （ D） Culture and Understanding Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 35 Most banks in the US open at 9:00 or 10:00 and close between 3:00 and 5:00, but stay open later on Fridays, and some banks have longer hours in

25、order to attract customers on this day. Whats the best way to carry money safely while you are traveling? There are three possibilities personal checks from your country, travelers checks and credit cards. Some American banks accept foreign checks such as Eurocheques (欧洲货币支票 ); the problem is that o

26、nly those banks that are used to dealing with foreigners will know what Eurocheques are. It may be more convenient to carry travelers checks, which are insured against loss. They should be in dollars, because only a few banks do much business in foreign currencies. If your checks arent in dollars, i

27、t may take you a long time to find a bank that will exchange them. You can use travelers checks almost anywhere. If you run out of them, you can buy more at most banks. Their service charge will vary, though, so ask what it is before you buy your checks. Americans would say the best way to carry mon

28、ey is to have a credit card. Credit cards can be canceled if they are lost or stolen. And because they are widely accepted in the US, it is easy to use them to pay all kinds of bills. Of course, you cant get along without cash, but you dont need to carry much with you. 36 In order to attract custome

29、rs, on Fridays some American banks_. （ A） close the banks at 3.00 p.m. （ B） close the banks at 5.00 p. m. （ C） open the banks earlier than usual （ D） close the banks later than usual 37 The problem for the travelers with foreign checks is that_. （ A） only some of the American banks accept the foreig

30、n checks （ B） American banks are not used to dealing with foreign checks （ C） American banks cant judge what foreign checks are （ D） American banks only know what Eurocheques are. 38 The travelers checks should be in dollars in the US because_. （ A） only a few banks deal with travelers checks （ B） o

31、nly a few banks deal with foreign currencies （ C） traveler checks are insured against loss （ D） you can exchange the checks not in dollars easily 39 Before you buy travelers checks, youd better learn_. （ A） how much you should pay for its service rate （ B） how long they can be used （ C） where you ca

32、n use them （ D） when you can get them 40 One of the advantages of credit cards is that_. （ A） there are many kinds of credit cards （ B） they are not easy to lose （ C） they can be canceled after being stolen （ D） they are easy to carry with Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading

33、 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. 40 To: All Staff From: Heady, the Head Honcho Date: June 1, 2006 Subject: A New Memo Format In order to make interoffice communications

34、 easier, please adhere to the following guidelines for writing effective memos: Clearly state the purpose of the memo in the subject line and in the first paragraph. Keep language professional, simple and polite. Use short sentences. Use bulletins if a lot of information is conveyed. Proofread befor

35、e sending. Address the memo to the person (s) who will take action on the subject, and those who need to know about the action. Attach additional information: dont place it in the body of the memo if possible. Please put this format into practice immediately. We appreciate your assistance in develop

36、ing clear communications. If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to call me. Thank you. A Memo To: All Staff From: Heady, the Head Honcho Date: June 1, 2006 Subject: A New【 46】 Purpose: To make communications between offices【 47】 Guidelines for writing effective memos: 1. State the purpose

37、of the memo clearly in the subject line and in the first paragraph. 2. Use【 48】 , simple, polite and short sentences. 3. Use【 49】 if a lot of information is conveyed. 4. Proofread before sending. 5. Address the memo to the person(s)who will take action on the subject, and those who need to know abou

38、t the action. 6. Dont place additional information in the【 50】 of the memo if possible. 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

39、the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 45 A Passport B Airline. C Flight D Conveyor belt E Check-in counter F Loading area G Claim cheek H Boarding pass I Security check J Airhostess K Board L Take off M Check in baggage N Claim the baggage O Land P Delayed Q Airline agent 46 ( ) (行李 )传送带 ( ) 装货区 47 (

40、) 登机牌 ( ) 航空公司代理 48 ( ) 安全检查 ( ) 拖运行李 49 ( ) 办理登机手续柜台 ( ) 护照 50 ( ) 起飞 ( ) 飞机女服务员 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. 50 December 12, 2009 Dear Mr. Smith, We thank you for your

41、 enquiry (询问 ) of November 30 and enclose our quotation (价格单 ) for wallpaper. We have made a good selection of patterns and sent them to you today by post. Their fine quality, attractive closings and the reasonable prices at which we offer them will convince you that these materials are really of go

42、od value. There is a heavy demand for our supplies from house furnishers in various districts and regions, which we are finding it difficult to meet, but provided that we receive your order within the next ten days, we will make you a firm offer for delivery by the middle of February at the prices q

43、uoted. On orders for one hundred roils or more we allow a special discount of 1.5%. We require payment by L/C to reach us one month prior to the time of shipment. We look forward to receiving your order. Yours truly, China National I & E Corp. Wang Ling 51 What did Mr. Smith get together with the en

44、quiry of November 30th? The _ for wallpaper. 52 How did Wang Ling think of the wallpaper? _, attractive closing, and reasonable price. 53 What will Mr. Smith get if he places an order within the next ten days? _ 54 How can Mr Smith get a special discount of 1.5%? When his order is or more than_. 55

45、How does Wang Ling require payment? _to reach them one month prior to the time of shipment 56 There are other indications that the rate of unemployment may be on the rise （ A）有其他的传言说，失业率可能在上升。 （ B）有人说，失业比例在上升。 （ C）有报道说，失业率可能在上升。 （ D）有其他证据显示，失业率可能在上升。 57 When the above goods are available for export，

46、 please let US know by cable （ A）当上述货物生产出口的话，请发传真给我们。 （ B）如果以上商品有货可供出口的话，请用电报通知我们。 （ C）如果以上商品可供出口的话，请发传真告诉我们。 （ D）当上述货物有货提供出口的话，请发电报通知我们。 58 Air and water pollution are our Number One priorities regarding the current and future state of the environment （ A）有关环境的现状和未来，空气和水污染是我们关注的首要问题。 （ B）未来和现在的水污染和

47、空气污染状况是我们关注的首要问题。 （ C）由于空气和水污染，未来和现在的环境成了我们关注的首要问题。 （ D）空气污染和水污染 是未来和现在环境的头号杀手。 59 In the modern world it is important to be well-informed Success in many fields depends on getting the latest information （ A）现代世界，信息畅通非常重要。能否在许多领域获得成功都取决于能否得到最新信息。 （ B）现代世界，消息畅通非常重要。能否取得最新消息是许多领域能否成功的关键。 （ C）现代世界，信息畅通

48、非常重要。在许多领域获得成功最终依赖 于信息。 （ D）当今社会，保持消息灵通非常重要。能否在许多领域里成功获得消息至为关键。 60 Part-time Laboratory Assistant required by busy electronics company to help with development of computer Applicants should have an electronics degree and some practical experience of working in an electronics laboratory Working hours is 9:30 a.m.1:00 pm， Mon.-Fri.Fourteen days paid leave Salary： $6598-10230 dependent on experience Letter of application should be sent to Mrs Brown， NOVA Electronics，45 Gordon Road， New York 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to