[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷411及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 411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） Sure. You take the other end. （ B） Turn right at the next corner. （ C） I think its too expensive. （ D） I am afraid it cant work. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues

3、 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） Booking a room. （ B） Cleaning a room. （ C） Taking a shower. （ D） Ordering a

4、 dinner. 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

5、ng to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 3 Spring is the most beautiful season. Sweet flowers and green grass greet you everywhere. Everything is fresh. Closing your eyes, you can smell this. One (11) spring day, I observed young people hav

6、ing fun using the wind to fly their kites. Multicolored creations of varying (12) filled the skies like beautiful birds darting and dancing. As the strong winds gusted against the kites, a string kept them in check. Instead of blowing away (13) they arose against it to achieve great heights. They sh

7、ook and pulled, but the restraining string and the tail kept them in tow, (14) upward and against the wind. As the kites struggled and trembled against the string, they (15) say, “Let me go! Let me go!“ Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to com

8、plete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 8 The washing-machine we bought four years ago needs _. （ A） repaired （ B） repairing （ C） being repaired （ D） to repair 9 Oxygen is one of the elements _ water consists. （ A） of which （ B） of

9、that （ C） by which （ D） that 10 Do you know Jim always quarreled with his mother? I dont know （ A） nor dont I care （ B） I dont care neither （ C） nor do I care （ D） I dont care also 11 The Olympic Games, _ in 776 B.C., did not include women players until 1912. （ A） first playing （ B） to be first play

10、ed （ C） first played （ D） to be first playing 12 The report showed us clearly how the car got _ and crashed at last. （ A） into control （ B） under control （ C） within control （ D） out of control 13 It took me a year to be _ to the college life. （ A） adapted （ B） adopted （ C） received （ D） accepted 14

11、 The computer is_to be one of the greatest inventions of the twentieth century. （ A） regarded （ B） considered （ C） expected （ D） suggested 15 He looked _ over his shoulder, making sure no one else was listening. （ A） nervously （ B） emotionally （ C） bravely （ D） largely 16 She found _rather difficult

12、 to cooperate with Jane. （ A） it is （ B） that （ C） he is （ D） it 17 On April 1st they flew to Beijing, _ they stayed several days. （ A） when （ B） where （ C） which （ D） there Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word

13、given in the brackets. 18 I suggested that he (refuse) _ the offer proposed by that company. 19 George was very (help)_, we could not do the job without him. 20 It is not hard for one (do) _ a bit of good. 21 Over forty years (pass) _ since the first bridge was built in the district. 22 A new museum

14、 (construct)_here next year. 23 I dont mind (have) _a dog in the house as long as it s clean. 24 Im eager (learn) _ a second language. 25 A new start means Victor is (self-confidence) _ again after he has got several times of failure. 26 One of the (run) _ fell and hurt his leg on the playground. 27

15、 We have to find new ways to (short)_the process of production. 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 ch

16、oice. 28 Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that theres a big difference between “being a writer“ and writing. In most cases these individuals are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long alone at a typewriter. “Youve got to want

17、 to write,“ I say to them, “not want to be a writer.“ The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard to become a freelance write

18、r, I had no prospects at all: What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartment building. It didnt ever matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used manual typewriter and felt like a genuine writer. After a year or $o, however, I still hadnt gotten

19、 a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for years. I wasnt going to be one of those people who die wondering, what if? I would keep waiting my dream to be tested even thought it meant livi

20、ng with uncertainty and fear of failure. This is the Shadow land of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there. 28 The passage is meant to _. （ A） warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer nas to experience （ B） advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a pr

21、ofessional writer （ C） show young people its unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth and fame （ D） encourage young people to pursue a writing career 29 What can be concluded from the passage? （ A） Genuine writers often find their work interesting and rewarding. （ B） A writers success depends on lu

22、ck rather than on effort. （ C） Famous writers usually live in poverty and isolation. （ D） The chances for a writer to become successful are small. 30 Why did the author begin to doubt himself after the first year of his writing career? （ A） He wasnt able to produce a single book. （ B） He hadnt seen

23、a change for the better. （ C） He wasnt able to have a rest for a whole year. （ D） He found his dream would never come true. 31 “. people who die wondering, what if?“ (Para.3) refers to“ those _“. （ A） who think too much of the dark side of life （ B） who regret giving up their career halfway （ C） who

24、 think a lot without making a decision （ D） who are full of imagination even upon death 32 “Shadow land“ in the last sentence refers to _. （ A） the wonderland one often dreams about （ B） the bright future that one is looking forward to （ C） the state of uncertainty before ones final goal is reached

25、（ D） a world that exists only in ones imagination Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 33 Some people might put this question: How useful is walking for your health? Now, the answer comes as follows: Walking is the o

26、ne of the easiest way to exercise. You can do it almost anywhere and at any time. Walking is also inexpensive. All you need is a pair of comfortable shoes. Walking will give you more energy, make you feel good, help you to relax, reduce stress, help you sleep better, tone your muscles, decrease the

27、risk of death, heart attacks, stroke, some cancers, depression, anxiety and obesity. It improves overall health and lightens your mood. It also helps control your appetite, and increase the number of calories(卡路里 ) your body uses. For all these masons, people have started walking programs. Doctors r

28、ecommend thirty minutes of physical activities (walking or other physical activities) on most days. A fast 30-minute uses 100 calories. You can easily add 30 minutes of exercise daily by making a few minor changes, such as parking farther from work or from a store, then walking the extra distance. 3

29、3 Which is not mentioned as one of the advantages of walking in this passage? （ A） It can help you lose weight. （ B） It gives you more energy. （ C） Its cheap. （ D） It helps to increase your appetite. 34 Why walking is one of the easiest way to exercise? （ A） Because it is recommended by doctors. （ B

30、） Because there are a lot of walking programs for you to choose. （ C） Because you only need to walk 30 minutes daily. （ D） Because it does not need particular place or time. 35 Which of the following is NOT true according to the author? （ A） A pair of comfortable shoes is needed if you want to start

31、 walking program. （ B） Walking is very useful for our health. （ C） The more you walk, the better. （ D） Walking can make you feel relaxed from pressure. 36 If you walk fast for 30 minutes every day, how many calories will be used for one week? （ A） 100. （ B） 700. （ C） 1,400. （ D） 200. 37 What does th

32、is passage mainly talk about? （ A） Doctors advice on how to improve our health. （ B） The advantages of walking. （ C） Walking and calories. （ D） How to find me for walking. Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table below (No

33、. 46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 38 If a writer is going to write an article or other writings, he should go through some common stages in the writing process, from the preliminary(初步的 ) stage of brainstorming ideas all the way to the h

34、ighly polished final draft, which is file last stage in writing before going to press. After tile initial stage of generating ideas, a rough plan or outline usually follows in the form of a mind map. This can then be transformed into the next stage, which is a more tightly structured written outline

35、. At this point, the writer will now be ready to compose a rough or first draft. The writer will then arrive at the revision stage of writing, and may ask for guidance or suggestions from other writers. After some deliberation the second draft is written in the subsequent stage. This in turn goes th

36、rough to the final revision or proof-reading stage. After everything has been checked through carefully, the piece of writing reaches the final stage. Process of Writing Process of writing is made up of some important stages. The initial stage is brainstorming, or (46) , and then the writer begins t

37、he rough plan and makes it into a (47) . After that, a rough or (48) is composed. After the revising stage of writing, (49) is written. When at last the final revision is done the piece of writing reaches (50) ready for publishing. Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading i

38、t, 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. 43 A-business circle B-business conditions C-ceiling price D-competitive strength E-fiat market F-floor price G-increase

39、 in value H-market prospects I-marketing and promotion service J-perishable and seasonable K-price flare-up L-price swing M-real income N-small profits and quick returns O-storage and warehouse services P-trading company 43 ( )行情 ( )市场前景 44 ( )易腐与季节性商品 ( )价格暴涨 45 ( )仓储服务 ( )薄利多销 46 ( )最高价 ( )萧条市场 47

40、 ( )增值 ( )价格浮动 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. 48 How to protect your computer from being attacked by a virus: Be sure to have a good antivirus program and update it regula

41、rly. You will also want to make sure that your Interact browser and operating system have had all the necessary security patches (补丁 ) applied. Then, you may think you have a virus, but how do you really tell? You scan your system for viruses with a software program. If you dont have antivirus softw

42、are, you can purchase it online or you can use Panda Softwares free Active Scan that will scan you computer and report on any infections. If the virus scan finds an infection, it will give you the name of the virus or viruses that you have contracted. If your computer is infected, you need to take i

43、mmediate action. Depending on the severity of the virus, the health of your computer as well as the security of your computer data may be at risk. Look up the virus at one of the antivirus manufacturers s websites. 48 What should you do to protect your computer from a virus? You must make sure that

44、you have an _ . 49 How do you know that your computer is infected? You know it by _ your computer for virus with a software program. 50 What will you do if you dont have antivirus software in you computer? You can _ or you can use Panda Softwares free Active Scan. 51 What will you get after virus sc

45、anning if there is the virus? You get the _ of the virus. 52 What will happen if the virus is very severe? Your computer will be _ . 53 The art of pleasing is a very necessary one to possess; but a very difficult one to acquire. （ A）让人高兴的艺术是非常有必要的，但却是一个难以学会的艺术。 （ B）取悦于人的艺术是非常有必要的，但却难以学会。 （ C）快乐的艺术是非

46、常有必 要的，但却难以学会。 （ D）请客的艺术是非常有必要的，但却难以获得。 54 When millions of tourists pour into the city every summer, big restaurants always take on a lot of part-time waiters. （ A）每年夏天，当大批游人涌入这座城市的时候，大饭店总要聘用许多兼职招待。 （ B）每年夏天，当千百万游人涌入这座城市的时候，大饭店总有一些时候聘用招待。 （ C）每年夏天，总有大批游人涌入这 座城市的时候，大饭店就会聘用专职招待。 （ D）当千百万游人冲入这座城市的时候，每

47、年夏天大饭店就会接纳专职招待。 55 Many good movies have been produced recently， but I still prefer to watch old movies because they are more interesting （ A）人们对电影是有兴趣的，特别是对老片子，所以我主张放映老片子。 （ B）近来拍了很多好的影片，既古老又饶有趣味，我觉得人人都喜欢看。 （ C）近 来制作了很多好影片，但是我还是喜欢老片，因为老片更有趣。 （ D）很多好的影片是最近拍的，但我依然觉得过去拍的影片很有意思。 56 We need a recommenda

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