[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷31及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 31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） No, I dont. （ B） To the office. （ C） Yes, she is. （ D） Merry Christmas. （ A） You are right. （ B） You dont know the time. （ C） My bike was broken. （ D） I slept 8 hours. （ A） Mother made it. （ B） With fruit. （ C） Bought it in a shop. （ D） Delicious! （

3、A） Twice a week. （ B） Two weeks. （ C） From the next week. （ D） In a week. （ A） Id rather stay at home. （ B） Yes, we must go there. （ C） You have already been there. （ D） Never mind. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogu

4、es 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） The weather. （ B） The war. （ C） The water. （ D） An accident. （ A） A bottl

5、e of milk. （ B） A glass of water. （ C） Some oranges. （ D） A bottle of orange juice. （ A） Its going to be cloudy. （ B） Its going to be sunny. （ C） Its going to rain. （ D） Its going to be windy. （ A） 8:15. （ B） 8:45. （ C） 8:20. （ D） 9:05. （ A） They had lost their way. （ B） They were told it would rain

6、. （ C） They were caught in the rain. （ D） They had taken an umbrella. 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 word

7、s 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. 11 Strange things happen to time when you travel, because the earth is【 11】 into twenty-four time zones(时区 ), one hour separate. You can h

8、ave days with more or【 12】than twenty-four hours, and weeks with more or fewer than seven days. If you make a【 13】 trip across the Atlantic Ocean, your ship enters a different time zone every day. As you enter each zone, the time【 14】 one hour. Traveling west, you set your clock back; traveling east

9、, you set it ahead. Each day of your trip has【 15】 twenty-five or twenty-three hours. 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 was

10、delighted to hear you _ that. （ A） to say （ B） said （ C） to have said （ D） say 17 I _ to the English Corner last Saturday, but I fell ill. （ A） did take part in （ B） would have taken part in （ C） would take part in （ D） had taken part in 18 Little _ the details of this case, so I cannot tell you mor

11、e. （ A） I ever know （ B） of I know （ C） I knew （ D） do I know 19 The government _ the effect of the pollution. （ A） have well aware of （ B） well be aware of （ C） was well aware of （ D） well have aware of 20 _ the same opportunity, he is sure to succeed. （ A） Giving （ B） To give （ C） Given （ D） Be gi

12、ven 21 _ in the college _ I met Pro. John yesterday. （ A） It was. where （ B） When. that （ C） It was. that （ D） It has been. that 22 His conclusion was considered a mistake in the first place. Later, however, it to be true. （ A） turned out （ B） figured out （ C） pointed out （ D） filled out 23 He will

13、participate _ the coming Jazz festival. （ A） on （ B） at （ C） with （ D） in 24 Mary never goes to the cinema, _ ? （ A） does Mary （ B） does she （ C） doesnt she （ D） doesnt Mary 25 That is the young woman _ wallet was stolen last night. （ A） of whom （ B） which （ C） whose （ D） her Section B Directions: T

14、here are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 Our family (be)_ discussing an important matter. 27 It is demanded that all the magazines borrowed (return) _ within three days. 28 Under (favor) _ conditions, we can keep

15、 our promise and even finish the project ahead of time. 29 Hell get there at nine oclock tomorrow morning at the _ (early) . 30 In fact, he doesnt have any (able) _ to deal with such situations. 31 He is regretful for what he (do) _ . 32 If your computer stops (respond)_ for a long time, youd better

16、 mm it off and then back on. 33 Not only the children but also their teacher (be) _ enjoying the cartoon film. 34 The general manager has promised a salary increase of 10% for some (employ) _ this year. 35 Miss Smith speaks Chinese in a way as if she (be) _ a Chinese. Task 1 Directions: After readin

17、g 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 A young woman was driving through the lonely countryside. It was dark and raining. Sud

18、denly she saw an old woman by the side of the road, holding her hand out as if she wanted a lift. “I cant leave her out in this weather“, the woman said to herself, so she stopped the car and opened the door. “Do you want a lift?“ she asked. The old woman nodded and climbed into the car. After a whi

19、le, she said to the old woman, “Have you been waiting for a long time?“ The old woman shook her head, “Strange“, thought the young woman. She tried again. “Bad weather for the time of year“, she said. The old woman nodded. No matter what the young woman said, the hitchhiker(搭便车的人 ) gave no answer ex

20、cept for a nod of the head or shrug(耸肩 ). Then the young woman noticed the hitchhikers hands, which were large and hairy. Suddenly she realized that the hitchhiker was actually a man. She stopped the car. “I cant see out of the rear-screen“, she said. “Would you mind clearing it for me?“ The hitchhi

21、ker nodded and opened the door. As soon as the hitchhiker was out of the car, the terrified young woman raced off. When she got to the next village she pulled up. She noticed that the hitchhiker had left his handbag behind. She picked it up and opened it. She gave a gasp(喘息 ) inside the bag was a gu

22、n. 36 The woman stopped the car because _. （ A） the old woman asked her to （ B） she recognized the old woman （ C） she knew what the woman wanted （ D） she wanted to help the old woman out in the bad weather 37 A “lift“ in the passage means _. （ A） an elevator （ B） a ride in the car （ C） an act of rai

23、sing something （ D） help 38 What made the woman feel strange about the “old woman“? （ A） That she kept nodding her head. （ B） That she was unable to speak. （ C） That she gave no answer to her questions. （ D） That she had large and hairy hands. 39 The young woman asked the hitchhiker to clear the rea

24、r-screen because _. （ A） this was the way she thought of to get rid of him （ B） she couldnt see out of the rear-screen （ C） the hitchhiker was very helpful （ D） the hitchhiker frightened her 40 The hitchhiker left the bag with a gun in it behind because _. （ A） he wanted to give her a warning （ B） h

25、e had not expected that the woman would leave him behind in the rain （ C） it was his present for her （ D） he wanted to kill her with the gun Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Pat OBurke was a poor Irishman with

26、 a large family, and one morning, waking up very early from cold and hunger, he decided to go shooting in a wood near his cottage. The wood belonged to Lord Northwood, a rich gentleman, and Pat had no right to go there, but in it there were swarms of rabbits and flocks of birds that were good to eat

27、, and Pat determined to take the risk. Suddenly he saw the owner, with a group of friends, coming towards him in the wood. There was a look of anger on Lord Northwoods face as he caught sight of the gun in Pats hands. Pats heart sank with fear, but he saw there was no hope of escape, so he walked bo

28、ldly up to the company and said to Lord Northwood, “Good morning, sir; and what has brought you out so early this morning?“ Lord Northwood, rather surprised, said he and his friends were taking a little exercise to get an appetite for their breakfast. Then, looking at Pat with suspicion, he said, “B

29、ut why are you out so early in the morning?“.“Well, sir,“ said Pat, “I just came out to see if I could get a breakfast for my appetite“. The whole crowd burst into laughter at Pats ready wit, and with a smile Lord Northwood walked on, leaving Pat to try his luck with the rabbits. 41 This is a story

30、about _. （ A） a rich man who owned a big wood （ B） a poor Irishman who lived all by himself （ C） a clever man who got something to eat for his breakfast （ D） an Irish hunter with a large family 42 One morning Pat went to a wood _. （ A） to get a little exercise （ B） to take in some fresh air （ C） hop

31、ing to get something to eat （ D） to visit the rich owner 43 There was a look of anger on Lord Northwoods face. Why? （ A） He was not expecting Pat at this early hour. （ B） He knew Pat was coming for shooting. （ C） He didnt like the poor Irishman at all. （ D） Pat had not told him he would come. 44 Pat

32、s _ made the whole crowd burst into laughter. （ A） funny looks （ B） interesting remarks （ C） quick and witty response （ D） promise to leave right away 45 In the end Lord Northwood _. （ A） ordered Pat out of the wood （ B） warned Pat against shooting （ C） left Pat alone in the wood （ D） asked Pat to j

33、oin them 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 3 words) on the blanks. 46 San Francisco has been called one of the most beautiful cities

34、in the world. It is built on 14 hills with the Pacific Ocean on one side and San Francisco Bay(海湾 ) on the other. Each hill has a view over the water. San Franciscans are proud of their views. Everyone wants a house with a view. Most big cities in the US are built on the flat land. People cant see v

35、ery far. They can only see tall buildings. When they choose their homes they look inside. They want a house with pleasant rooms to look at. When San Franciscans choose their rooms, they look outside. They want a house with a view. San Francisco is located on【 46】 with【 47】 on one side and San Franci

36、sco Bay on the other. When they choose their homes, people in most of the big cities in the US want a house【 48】 . When San Franciscans choose their homes, they like a house【 49】 . People in most of the big cities in the US can see nothing but【 50】 . Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of ter

37、ms. 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 chef B carpenter C receptionist D flight attendant E stockbroker F civil servant G accountant H

38、journalist I security guard J architect K supervisor L psychologist M cryptologist N materialist O clerk 51. ( )心理学家 ( )接待员 52. ( )证券经纪人 ( )指导者 53. ( )公务员 ( )会计 54. ( )建筑师 ( )空乘员 55. ( )保安 ( )记者 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to

39、 the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 56 Dear sirs, While we thank you for your order No. 252, we regret that we are not in a position to book your order at the price quoted. Obviously, your bid is out of line with the current market. The best we can do is to allow you a 10% discoun

40、t. This is the farthest we can go. We would inform you that the few parcels we have at present are under offer elsewhere. However, should you fax us your immediate acceptance, there is possibility of your obtaining them. Yours faithfully, Alexander 56 Why is Alexander thankful for the receiver? For

41、the receivers _. 57 Whats Alexanders attitude toward the order? He cant book the order at _. 58 How is the receivers bid? The bid is _ with the current market. 59 What is the most preferential term? To allow the receiver a _. 60 Is it possible for the receiver to get the few parcels? Yes, as long as

42、 the receiver fax Alexander _. 61 Once the payment has been made, the goods will be delivered at your convenience. （ A）一旦支付款项，货物就会在你方便的时候运到。 （ B）货款一付，货物就会 在你方便的时候运到。 （ C）一旦支付的钱被使用了，我们就会把货邮寄到你的便利店去。 （ D）一旦支付款项，货物就会被邮寄到你方便取的地方。 62 He wishes to write an article that will attract public attention to the

43、 matter. （ A）他想写一篇文章，以便能引起公众对这件事的注意。 （ B）他希望写一篇让公众对这件事注意的文章。 （ C）他由于写了一篇文章，给公众带来了麻烦。 （ D）他希望写一篇文章，以便能引起公众对麻烦的 注意。 63 It is not the present but the words on the card that really count. （ A）收到多少礼物不重要，重要的是收到多少卡片。 （ B）真正重要的不在于礼物，而在于卡片上的话。 （ C）不是礼物但是卡片上的话真正重要。 （ D）礼物不是重要的，而在于计算卡片上的话。 64 The shop promised

44、 its customers that it would never sell fake goods, and sure enough it did so. （ A）这家商店向顾客发誓，决不出售假货，并且足够的证据确信它是这样做的。 （ B）这家商店的顾客发誓，它没卖过假货，并且有足够的证据表明是这样。 （ C）这家商店向顾客允诺不卖假货，而且它确实这样做了。 （ D）这家商店向顾客允诺决不卖假货，而且它确实做到了。 65 I wish I could attend your birthday party. I know it will be lots of fun. Unfortunatel

45、y my parents have already invited several of our relatives over for a reunion. I wonder if you could come on Saturday evening so you can tell me all about the party. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an let

46、ter or composition according to the following information. 66 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a note to transmit a telephone message according to the information given below. 南京大学的白云教授刚才来电话找 Susan, 说明天上午 9点钟来找她商量要事。请 Susan在办公室等他。如果 Susan认为时间不便，请给白

47、教授回个电话。 Susan不在。你根据提供的信息给她写一张留言条。 Words For References: 要事 (something important) 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 31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

48、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. 1 【 正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 Where is Mary going? 2 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 Why are you so late for class today? 3 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 What do you think of the birthday cake? 4 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 How often does the girl have the piano lesson? 5 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 Would you like to go out for a walk? 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 que