[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷413及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 413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 all right. （ B） Thats a new thing. （ C） Yes, look at that thing. （ D） Its very big and round. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, th

3、ere 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） Too old. （ B） Too strict. （ C） Very quiet. （ D） Very nice. Section C Directions: In this section you will

4、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 reading is for you to che

5、ck your writing. Now the passage will begin. 2 It is natural that a tree would grow best in a climate with plenty of sunlight and rainfall. It is also expected that little sunlight or rainfall would【 B1】 _ the growth of a tree. The change from a favorable to an unfavorable【 B2】 _ can be determined b

6、y reading the pattern of rings in a tree trunk (树干 ). To find out the weather of ten years ago,【 B3】 _ the rings of a tree trunk from the outside to the inside. If the tenth ring is far from the other rings, then it is 【 B4】 _ that plenty of sunny and rainy weather occurred. If the rings are【 B5】 _

7、together, then the climate was bad for the tree. 3 【 B1】 4 【 B2】 5 【 B3】 6 【 B4】 7 【 B5】 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. 8 _ hi

8、s cold, he came first in the athletics meet. （ A） Regardless of （ B） Despite （ C） In spite （ D） Besides 9 He_this bike for 600 yuan, but I thought it was a little expensive. （ A） paid （ B） offered （ C） spent （ D） cost 10 Dont blame him too much. _, he is still a small child. （ A） Above all （ B） Firs

9、t of all （ C） After all （ D） Over all 11 After the meeting, the students left the hall _. （ A） from one to the other （ B） one to another （ C） one by one （ D） from one by one 12 Only in this way _ catch up with your brothers. （ A） do you can （ B） can you （ C） you can （ D） you do can 13 Only yesterday

10、 _ that his watch was missing. （ A） he found out （ B） did he find Out （ C） he had found out （ D） had he found out 14 Im sorry to have spent so much money. I wish you _ so. （ A） hadnt done （ B） didnt do （ C） havent done （ D） wont done 15 Your mother is looking forward to _ you soon. You should write

11、it back as soon as possible. （ A） hearing from （ B） hearing of （ C） hearing about （ D） hearing for 16 She is flying to Shanghai _ an important academic conference. （ A） at （ B） in （ C） to （ D） for 17 Newspaper is one of _ means of sending news and information. （ A） common （ B） more common （ C） the c

12、ommonest （ D） the most common 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. 18 The_(late)model of the racing car will be on display at the exhibition this week. 19 Jane suggested (take)_ a walk rou

13、nd the lake in the evening sunshine. 20 Johns parents insisted that he (study)_ art. 21 Some people like to entertain friends by (take)_ them to a restaurant for dinner. 22 The meeting is (take)_ place on Sunday. 23 Of the two colors, Id prefer blue _ (well). 24 The chairman said that the plan (disc

14、uss) _ now must be kept as a secret. 25 Our computer (repair)_now. 26 Give the application to the man (sit) _ at the desk, please. 27 Im afraid my attempt to make a cake wasnt very (success) _. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements

15、, 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. 28 Thomas Alva Edison is known as one of the greatest inventors of his time. He was awarded more patents(专利权 ) on inventions than any other Americans. When he died

16、in 1931, Americans wondered how they could best show their respect for him. One suggestion was that the nation observe a minute or two of total blackout(停电 ). All electric power would be shut off in homes, streets and factories. Perhaps this suggestion plan made Americans realize fully what Edison a

17、nd his inventions meant to them. Electric power was too important to the country. Shutting it off even a short time would have led to complete confusion. A blackout was out of the question. On the day of Edisons funeral(葬礼 ), many people silently dimmed their lights. In this way they honored the man

18、 who had done more than anyone else to put the great force of electricity at his countrymens fingertips. 28 Which of the following statement is true according to the first paragraph? （ A） Edison received the first American patent. （ B） Edison got the most patents in America at that time. （ C） Edison

19、 was the only American inventor. （ D） Edison was the first American inventor. 29 People decided to honor Edison when _. （ A） he made his electric light （ B） the first invention was made （ C） he died more than 70 years ago （ D） the country realized the importance of electricity 30 The suggested plan

20、was to _. （ A） turn on all lights （ B） mm off all electricity for a short time （ C） shut off the fights in cities （ D） dim all lights 31 That suggestion plan was never carded out because _. （ A） it was difficult （ B） it wasnt right （ C） not everyone agreed on the suggestion plan （ D） electric power

21、was too important to the country 32 What does “dim“ (Line 1, Para. 3) mean? （ A） To make less bright. （ B） To make more bright. （ C） To mm on. （ D） To mm off. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 33 The United States

22、 is full of automobiles. There are still many families without cars, but some families have two or even more. They are a necessary part of life. Cars are used for business. They are driven to offices and factories by workers who have no other way to get to their jobs. If the businessmen want to buy

23、some products, they must take the car to carry products. Farmers have to drive into the city in order to get supplies. Sometimes small children must be driven to school. Because they are too young to walk such long way, their mothers take turns to drive them to school. One mother drives on Mondays,

24、taking her own children and the neighbors children as well. Another mother drives on Tuesdays, another on Wednesdays, and so on. This is called forming a car pool. Men also form car pools with three or four men taking turns driving to the place where they all work. More car pools should be formed in

25、 order to put fewer automobiles on the road and to use less gasoline. Parking is a great problem, and so is the traffic in and around cities. Too many cars are being driven. Something will have to be clone about the use of cars. 33 Whats the meaning “car pool“ (in the third paragraph) ? （ A） Havent

26、car. （ B） Very poor. （ C） The same group who need car. （ D） Many cars. 34 Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? （ A） Every Family Has Automobile. （ B） Automobile Plays A Very Important Role In The United States. （ C） In The United States Just Women Form Car Pool. （ D） In T

27、he United States Women Driving Cars Is More Than Men Driving Cars. 35 In America, cars are not used by _. （ A） farmers （ B） businessmen （ C） children （ D） many mothers 36 Why more car pools should be formed? （ A） Use less gasoline. （ B） Parking is a great problem. （ C） Both and B （ D） Many women in

28、the United States dislike driving. 37 Why small children must be driven to school? （ A） They are too young to walk so far. （ B） They cant drive cars. （ C） There are many cars in their families. （ D） Their mothers are very free. Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are

29、 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. 38 Dear Guests, We extend a very warm welcome to you and hope you have a pleasant stay with us at the Garden View Hotel. The Garden View Hotel is a

30、 first-class hotel in Wuhan, offering guests a lovely and peaceful environment, well-equipped facilities and good transportation. At the service of guests are shops, facility counters, a recreation center and a tourist office to provide for the needs of visitors, on business or on holiday, and for e

31、ntertainment and tourism. All designed for the comfort and enjoyment of its guests. We hope you allow us to serve you and take away a good impression of us: enjoy your stay. The main purpose of the passage is to deliver a (46) . 1) The Garden View Hotel is (47) hotel in Wuhan. 2) The guests will enj

32、oy a (48) environment and (49) facilities. 3) Various services are offered for the (50) of its guest. 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 correspondi

33、ng letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 43 A attractive appearance B choice materials C bright in color D high in quality E durable in use F elegant and graceful G easy to handle H fashionable style I great varieties J fine in workmanship K moderate price L quality and quantity assured M s

34、trong pa 43 ( ) 价格适中 ( ) 味道鲜美 44 ( ) 选料考究 ( ) 款式新颖 45 ( ) 性能优良 ( ) 货源充足 46 ( ) 交货及时 ( ) 操作简便 47 ( ) 经久耐用 ( ) 包装牢固 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 Application for the pos

35、t of Office Administrator August 7th, 2006 Dear Sir, Three years as a senior clerk in sales department of the P & G Products Company has, I believe, given me the experience to qualify for the job you advertised in NCC newspaper dated 6 August, 2006. Since 1993 I have been responsible for all office

36、details in the administration of sales, including writing much of the correspondence. In the course of my work, I have become familiar with the various sales territories. The years before I was employed at P&G, I was a secretary for Chans Law Firm. There I became familiar with legal terms and proced

37、ures. I am leaving my present position because I can use my capabilities more fully in a position with wider scope. My present employer knows of my ambition and is helping me to find a new place. May I see you at your office to tell you more about myself and show you just how well I can do the work

38、you require. Sincerely yours, John Yeung 48 How long has the writer served as a senior clerk in the P&G Products Company? 49 What is the responsibility of the writer in the P&G Products Company after 1993? He has been responsible for _ in the administration of sales. 50 What did the writer do before

39、 he was employed at P&G Company? He was _ for Chans Law Firm. 51 Why is the writer leaving his present position? He wants to _ more fully in wider scope. 52 What does the present employer of the writer think of his leaving? His present employer is helping him to find _. 53 Health is the best wealth

40、that a man can possess, while money can do many things, but it cannot buy happiness. （ A）健康是一个人所能拥有的最好财富，而钱能做许多事情，却不能买来幸福。 （ B）好身体是一个人能支配的最大资源，因为钱能做很多事，反而买不到快乐。 （ C）能拥有好身体是一个人能得到的最好报酬；尽管钱能做很多事，可它换来的却不是幸福。 （ D）康健是一个人可得到的最佳境况；虽然钱能干大事，它买到的却不是开心快乐。 54 He wishes to write an article that will attract publ

41、ic attention to the 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。 55 He Can speak French， German and Spanish， not to mention English （ A）他会讲法语，德语，西班牙语，更不用说英语了。 （ B）他会讲法语，德语，西班牙语，但不会讲英语。 （ C）他会讲法语，德语，西班牙语，可从不提及英语。 （ D）他会讲法语，德语 ，西班牙语，但

42、英语提不上嘴。 56 This man s work was the lonely but joyful task of raising his family. （ A）这个男人的工作就是养育子女这一任务，他孤独但却又充满欢乐。 （ B）这个男人是孤独的但又是充满欢乐的，他的任务是提高他的家庭。 （ C）这个男人的工作就是养育子女这一孤独但却又充满欢乐的任务。 （ D）这个男人的工作是养家糊口，这个任务是孤独的但却充满欢乐。 57 On behalf of our company, I would like to say how delighted we are to receive you

43、here in Qingdao. It s been a great pleasure to have the presence of the general manager and his delegation here tonight. I hope that through our joint efforts, the future t 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write

44、 an letter or composition according to the following information. 58 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an advertisement according to the following instructions given in Chinese. 说明：为你的上司 David Jones总经理写一封致歉信给 Smith Hubert先生，日期为 2008年 3月 18日。内容如下： 你非

45、常抱歉，无法赴周一的约会。因要到天津开会，周末才能返回。你一回来就会给他的秘书打电话，另行安排会面时间。给他带来诸多不便，深表歉意。 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 413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 ti

46、mes. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 1 【听力原文】 What does that thing look like? 1 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 “What does that thing look like?” 即 “那样东西看起来像什么 ?”，“look like.， ”的含义是 “ 怎么样 ?”。 D选项 “Its very big and round.” (它又大又圆。 ) 是对这一问题的恰当

47、回答，故选 D。 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 decide on the correct

48、 answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 2 【听力原文】 M: What do you think of the new secretary? W: Oh, she is a very nice person, and shes quite young. Q: How does the woman think the secretary is? 2 【正确答案】 D Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The pass

49、age 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 reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 2 【听力原文】 It is natural that a tree would grow best