[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷371及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 371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） Its only 100 yuan. （ B） You can take No.18 bus to get there. （ C） I will go home by train. （ D） Its about 20 km. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After ea

3、ch 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） See a play. （ B） Be present at a meeting. （ C） Work in the City Hall. （ D） Have a talk with

4、 her boss. （ A） She thinks the man will be too careless. （ B） She believes the man will succeed. （ C） She feels the man will get very nervous. （ D） She thinks the man will succeed if he is not careful. （ A） Its within walking distance. （ B） Its beyond walking distance. （ C） Its too far for the man t

5、o walk there. （ D） Its so far that the man has to take Bus 5. （ A） Teacher and student. （ B） Boss and employee. （ C） Strangers. （ D） Friends. （ A） She is not interested in it. （ B） She is likely to take it. （ C） She asks the man to take it. （ D） She thinks it unfit for the man. Section C Directions:

6、 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 according to what you hear. The third

7、 reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 7 Tom Johnson came to a (11) . He wanted to stay in a single room with bath. He made the reservation at the (12) . After he arrived and checked in at the hotel, he filled out a registration card and got the key to his room. His r

8、oom number was 235 . Breakfa 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. 12 Mr. Smith used to smoke _ but he has given it up recently. （ A）

9、 roughly （ B） seriously （ C） heavily （ D） hardly 13 I shall have a companion in the house after all these _ years. （ A） alone （ B） lonely （ C） single （ D） simple 14 My uncle, as well as his three children, _ the competition. （ A） have joined （ B） have joined in （ C） has joined in （ D） has been joine

10、d in 15 You are late for work again, Miss Jane. You _ here half an hour earlier. （ A） must be （ B） could have been （ C） may have been （ D） should have been 16 They repeated the experiment several times _ they were sure that the result was reliable. （ A） until （ B） for （ C） since （ D） when 17 I need

11、hardly _ you that the work is dangerous. （ A） have told （ B） tell （ C） telling （ D） told 18 We are all in favor of your proposal that the discussion _ . （ A） be put off （ B） was put off （ C） should put off （ D） is to put Off 19 I broke my relationship with him because he always found _ with me. （ A）

12、 mistake （ B） failure （ C） error （ D） fault 20 I am going to attend the conference, but you _ with me. （ A） neednt to go （ B） dont need go （ C） neednt go （ D） neednt going 21 Peter will _the job as Sales Manager when John retires. （ A） put away （ B） take over （ C） work out （ D） make up Section B Dir

13、ections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 22 (tell) _ the truth, I dont like the idea at all, 23 He said he (learn) _ 5000 English words by the end of this term. 24 All these difficulties were caused by (na

14、ture)_disasters. 25 I am sorry to learn that you have made no (improve) _ on the design at all. 26 I got to the station, only (find)_ that the train was pulling out. 27 I suddenly remembered that my briefcase _ ( leave ) at home. 28 It is net fight to take away anything _ (belong) to others. 29 If h

15、e (come) _ yesterday, I would have told him all the details regarding the issue. 30 When I walked past his window, I heard him (sing) _ the song. 31 It is reported that foreign car sales in the country (rise)_ by 8% last year. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 q

16、uestions 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. 31 We use both words and gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that these words and gestures can be understood in di

17、fferent 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 phrase like “he went pale and began to tremble“ suggests that the man is eithe

18、r 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 stretched out their tongues! “ Sticking out your tongue in English is an insulti

19、ng 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,anger, love and happiness on peoples faces. Other studies show that older p

20、eople usually find it easier to recognize or understand body language than younger people do. 32 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? （ A） It is difficult to tell what peoples words or gestures really mean. （ B） Gestures can be understood by most people but words can not. （ C） Wo

21、rds can be better understood by older people. （ D） We can easily understand what peoples gestures mean. 33 Peoples facial expressions may be misunderstood because_. （ A） people of different sexes may understand a gesture differently （ B） people speaking different languages have different facial expr

22、essions （ C） people from different cultures use different facial expressions （ D） people of different ages may have different interpretations 34 In the same culture, people_. （ A） hardly fail to understand each others ideas and feelings （ B） are equally intelligent even if they have different backgr

23、ounds （ C） almost have the same understanding of the same thing （ D） may have different abilities to understand and express feelings 35 From the passage, we can conclude that_. （ A） words and gestures can both be used to express feelings （ B） gestures are more effectively used than words （ C） words

24、are often more difficult to understand than gestures （ D） words are used as frequently as gestures 36 The best title for this passage can be_. （ A） Gestures and Feelings （ B） Words, Gestures and Feelings （ C） Words and Feelings （ D） Culture and Understanding Task 2 Directions: This task is the same

25、as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 37 Ideas about education are changing in the United States. Education today is not just a high school diploma(文凭 ) or a college degree. Many adults are not interested in going to college. They are interested in other kin

26、ds of learning. For them, learning does not end with a diploma. Continuing education gives these adults the opportunity to increase their knowledge about their own field or to learn about a new field. It also gives them a chance to improve their old skills or to learn new ones. Scientists, mechanics

27、 (技师 ) and barbers (理发师 ) can take classes to improve their work skills. If they know more or learn more, they can get a better job or earn more money. Continuing education classes give more adults the chance to learn new skills. There is usually a large variety of classes m choose from; typing, for

28、eign cooking, photography, auto repair, furniture repair, or swimming. There are only some of the classes available. Some adults take classes for fun or because the class will be useful for them. Other adults take continuing education classes to improve their own lives because they want to feel bett

29、er about themselves. Almost any community college or public school system has a continuing education program. There are classes in schools, community buildings or churches. Most classes are in the evenings, so working people can attend. The classes are usually small, and they are inexpensive. 37 The

30、 new idea about education in the U.S. is that _. （ A） everyone should get a college degree （ B） its no use for adults to go to college （ C） a high school diploma is the end of education （ D） adults should go on learning after graduating from school 38 Whats the purpose for adults to continue their e

31、ducation? （ A） Enlarge their knowledge and learn new skills. （ B） Catch up the opportunity to get a higher degree. （ C） Learn more basic knowledge to get a diploma. （ D） Make themselves live a more comfortable life. 39 Which of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） There are only a few continuing e

32、ducation classes available for adults. （ B） Only those who want to get more money should go on with their education. （ C） People take continuing education classes for different reasons. （ D） All the people getting continuing education can get a good job. 40 Usually, the continuing education program

33、is given _. （ A） in a small size and expensively （ B） only for working people （ C） only in community buildings or churches （ D） by community colleges and public schools 41 The best title for the passage would be _. （ A） Continuing Education Classes （ B） The Importance of a College Degree （ C） A Good

34、 Way to Earn More Money （ D） Different Choices for Adults 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. 41 Disney Vacatio

35、n Experience two great theme parks in one great resort Disneys California Adventure Park and right next door Disney land Park. Just footsteps away, extraordinary entertainment, shopping and dining await in the Downtown Disney District. And when you and your family stay at oneof the hotels of the Dis

36、neyland Resort, youre right in the middle of all the magic!And now, onechild receives a free Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket with each adult ticket purchased in aDislicy vacation package. You can go back and forth between Parks as often as you like Discover the friendly faces and magical places

37、 of the Disneyland Resort and see why this specitacular destination has more vacation magic than you could ever imagine! Disney Vacation There are two great theme parks in the great resort:Disneys California Adventure Parkand【 46】 In the Downtown Disney District you can have extraordinary entertainm

38、ent,【 47】 and【 48】 And now, one child receives a【 49】 Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket with each【 50】 ticket purchased in a vacation package 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

39、 below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 46 A front desk B ticket counter C lobby D advance deposit E rate sheets F residential suite G baggage elevator H five-star hotel I registration J double room K European plan I economy room M cancellation N

40、on change O family suite P multi-functional room Q reservation 47 ( )前台 ( )票务处 48 ( )房价表 ( )登记 49 ( )总统套房 ( )经济间 50 ( )五星级饭店 ( )取消预定 51 ( )多功能客房 ( )行李电梯 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) fol

41、lowing them. 51 REAs Problem Solver Books Designed to save students hours of time in finding solutions to problem Included every type of problems that might be given in exams All problems are worked out with detailed step-by-step illustrations(说明 ) They are essential supplements to all class texts O

42、ver 1,000 pages in each book Each book is the first of its kind ever produced in its field Outlines of each book are given on the inside pages of this announcement. If books cannot be ordered through your teacher, use the ordering form attached to this announcement and mail it directly to us at REA

43、(Research & Education Association). REA makes it a point to fill orders from teachers and students immediately. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, you may return the book within 30 days after you receive it, and we will give you a full refund(退款 ). 52 What can you find in REAs Problem Solver

44、Books? _ to the problems. 53 What kind of problems can be found in the book? Those that may be given in _. 54 How thick is the book? More than _. 55 What should you do if yo cannot get the book from your teacher? You may use the _ attached to the announcement. 56 Whats the time limit for you to get

45、a full refund? Within _ after you receive the book. 57 I went to a department store soon after arriving in Japan and was shocked at the price of fruit. （ A）我到达日本后不久，去了一家百货商店，其水果的价格使我感到震惊。 （ B）逛了百货商店后不久我即来到日本，我被水果的价格震惊了。 （ C）当到达日本后，我立即去了一家百货商店，我被水果的价格震惊了。 （ D）我去了百货商店不久，我到达日本，对当地的水果价格感到震惊。 58 Having b

46、een given such a good chance, how could she let it get away? （ A）当机会到来的时候，她为什么要让它溜走 ? （ B）人家给了她这样一个好机会，她怎么能轻 易放过 ? （ C）遇到这样的一个好机会，她怎会独自一个人静悄悄地离开 ? （ D）被给予这样一个好的机会，她怎么会要让它溜走 ? 59 Had she found the right buyer, she would have sold the house. （ A）只有找到了正式的买方，她才能出售房屋。 （ B）要是找到了合适的买方，她就会把房屋售出了。 （ C）如果找到了合

47、适的买方，她就已经把房屋售出了。 （ D）她已经找到了正式的买方，并会把房屋售出。 60 Given the governments record on unemployment, their chances of winning the election look poor. （ A）鉴于政府在解决失业问题上成绩不佳，他们在选举中获胜的机会不大。 （ B）考虑到政府以往处理失业问题的态度，他们在选举中不太可能获胜。 （ C）如果政府以往处理失业问题成绩不佳，他们将无法做出选择。 （ D）政府在以往处理失业问题的态度决定了他们在选举中不太可能获胜。 61 Dear Sir, I wish to

48、 confirm the booking made by phone yesterday of a single room with bath for the night of Tuesday, 14th, Feb in the name of Mr. Zhou of Tongji University. Mr. Zhou hopes me to point out that he will not be arriving until after 7:00 p.m. Yours faithfully, Li Min Secretary Feb, 10th, 2002 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 information. 62 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You