[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷414及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 414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） 3 hours. （ B） 4 dollars. （ C） 5 years old. （ D） 2 minutes ago. （ A） Thats all right. （ B） No, of course not. （ C） Yes, Id love to. （ D） Yes, I would. （ A） Is seven thirty OK? （ B） At the same place. （ C） 4 hours. （ D） Sure. （ A） Dont mention it. （ B

3、） Ive been there. （ C） Its not far from here. （ D） Its very small, but beautiful. （ A） Here you are. （ B） It is here. （ C） Yes, I would. （ D） Ive got two. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialog

4、ue, 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） Weather. （ B） Rain. （ C） Walking. （ D） Air. （ A） 11:10. （ B） 11:00. （ C） 0.451389 （ D） 0.423611 （ A）

5、 Hell buy it right away. （ B） Hell buy it another day. （ C） Hes not sure. （ D） Certainly not. （ A） The machine is broken. （ B） You can touch the machine anytime. （ C） The woman didnt follow the advice. （ D） The working machine is dangerous. （ A） The party is wonderful. （ B） Today is the mans birthda

6、y. （ C） The man makes the noise. （ D） The birthday party is awful. 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 o

7、r 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 People acquire knowledge, skills,【 11】 , values, or attitudes through education. Education helps people become【 12】 members of society. It

8、 also helps them know their cultural tradition and live more【 13】 lives. The most common way to get an education is to【 14】 school. But much education also takes place【 15】 the classroom. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one

9、by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 The number of the tourists to these small villages _ growing. （ A） to keep （ B） keeping （ C） keep （ D） keeps 17 This pocket book gives _ information about how to make a bookshelf on your own. （ A） spaciou

10、s （ B） critical （ C） specific （ D） crucial 18 But for your help, I _ the task by myself, so many thanks to you. （ A） would not finish （ B） have not finished （ C） will not finish （ D） would not have finished 19 Until then, his family _ from him for six months. （ A） didnt hear （ B） hasnt been hearing

11、（ C） hasnt heard （ D） hadnt heard 20 I missed the morning train because I slept_ （ A） over （ B） of （ C） in （ D） through 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 Whether that is a good solution depends on_. （ A） how yo

12、u look at it （ B） what you look at it （ C） you look at it （ D） that you look at it 23 Annies glass, I apologized to her. （ A） To break （ B） Breaking （ C） Having broken （ D） Break 24 He suddenly left for Paris yesterday, _ was more than we had expecteD. （ A） that （ B） what （ C） which （ D） this 25 You

13、d better_ advice before making a project plan. （ A） put down （ B） take in （ C） turn out （ D） ask for 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. 26 In some ways these schools are (differ) _ from

14、Chinese middle schools. 27 Wed better postpone (discuss) _ it next week. 28 I should like this matter (settle) _ immediately. 29 We demanded more (various) _ in our food. 30 She didnt like herself (praise) _ like that. 31 I prefer (live) _ in the country rather than in a city. 32 Its necessary that

15、you (do) _ more practice before you take part in the test. 33 The doctor received an (urge)_call from the parents of the injured child. 34 This product has been (complete)_replaced by various new products. 35 You should remember(lock)_ the door when leaving the office. Task 1 Directions: After readi

16、ng 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. 35 Man has a big brain.He can think,learn and speak.Scientists used to think that man is

17、 different from animals because he thinks and learns.They know now that animals-dogs,rats andbirds can learn.So scientists are beginning to understand that men are different from animals because they can speak.Animals cannot speak.They make noises when they are afraid,or hungry,or unhappy.Apes(类人猿 )

18、are our nearest cousins.They can understand some thingmore quickly than human beings,and one or two have learned a few words.But they are still different from US.They can never think about the past or the future.Language is a wondefulthing.Man has been able to develop civilization because he has lan

19、guage.Every child call speakhis own language very well when he is four or five but no animal learns to speak.How do children learn? Scientists do not really know.What happens when we speak?Scientists do notreally know.They only know that man can speak because he has a big brain 36 The passage is mai

20、nly about_ （ A） why animals can learn （ B） why man is different from animals （ C） why animals cannot speak （ D） why man has a big brain 37 Scientists think that the difference between animals and man is_ （ A） animals cannot learn （ B） animals cannot speak （ C） animals cannot think like us （ D） anima

21、ls do not have their own language 38 Now,scientists still dont really know_ （ A） whether animals can think about the past and the future （ B） how children learn and what happens when we speak （ C） why animals can understand some things more quickly than human beings （ D） at what age,a child can spea

22、k his language very well 39 According to the passage,language has played a very important part in_ （ A） teaching apes a few words （ B） expressing ourselves well （ C） undersianding the animals （ D） developing our civilization 40 The passage tells us that man can speak because_ （ A） he iS different fr

23、om animals （ B） he can read and write （ C） he can learn and think （ D） he has a big brain Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 A scientist who wants to predict the way in which consumers (消费者 ) will spend their mo

24、ney must study consumer behavior. He must obtain data both on the resources of consumers and on the motives that tend to encourage or discourage money spending. If an economist was asked which of three groups borrow most - people with rising incomes, stable incomes, or decreasing incomes - he would

25、probably answer, those with decreasing incomes. Actually years 1947-1950, the answer was: people with rising incomes. People with decreasing incomes were next and people with stable incomes borrowed the least. This shows us that traditional assumptions(假设 ) about earning and spending are not always

26、reliable. Another traditional assumption is that if people who have money expect prices to go up they will hasten to buy. If they expect prices to go down, they will postpone buying. But research surveys have shown that this is not always tree. The expectations of price increases may not stimulate b

27、uying. The investigations mentioned above were carried out in America; the condition most helpful to spending appears to be price stability. If prices have been stable and people consider that they are reasonable, they are likely to buy. Thus, it appears that the common business policy of maintainin

28、g stable prices is based on a correct understanding of consumer psychology(心理学 ). 41 According to the passage, if a scientist wants to predict the way consumers spent their money, be must _. （ A） study consumer behavior （ B） obtain data on the incomes of consumers （ C） get data on money spending mot

29、ives （ D） do all of the above 42 In the second paragraph, one traditional assumption is that people with _ incomes borrow most. （ A） stable （ B） increasing （ C） decreasing （ D） average 43 According to the research surveys in the second paragraph, it has proved that _. （ A） consumers always hasten to

30、 buy goods （ B） women are more sensitive to the rising in prices （ C） rising prices may make people put off their purchase of goods （ D） the expectations of price decreases often make buyers feel sad 44 _ is most helpful to spending. （ A） Price increases （ B） Price stability （ C） Increasing incomes

31、（ D） Decreasing incomes 45 According to the passage, if a department store wants to attract more consumers, it must _. （ A） do more research surveys （ B） keep stable prices （ C） make many advertisements （ D） present consumers with beautiful presents Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. Aft

32、er 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 The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks ,marked

33、46 through 50 in not more than 3 words in the table below. Make our Tourist Information Centre your first call when planning your visit to Cheltenham. Our friendly team can provide a wide range of services to make your stay enjoyable and unforgettable. We can book your accommodation(住宿 ), from a hom

34、ely bed and breakfast to a four-star hotel. We can provide tickets for local events and we are booking agents (代理商 ) for National Express and other local coach companies. In summer we organize our own various programmes of Coach Tours of the Cotswolds, plus regular walking tours around Cheltenham, a

35、ll guided by qualified guides. We also stock a wide range of maps and guidebooks plus quality gifts and souvenirs (纪念品 ). We can help you with advice on what to see, where to go and how to get there. We look forward to seeing you in Cheltenham. Tours of Cheltenham Tour Services Provider: 【 46】 Servi

36、ces Offered 1. booking accommodation 2. providing tickets for 【 47】 3. booking tickets from National Express and other 【 48】 4. organizing Coach Tours and regular 【 49】 in summer 5.providing various maps, 【 50】 , gifts and souvenirs Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading

37、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 mutual insurance B fund C representative D rebate E stockholder F contract G policy H deadline I policyholder J in

38、surer K claim L actuary M insurable interest N insured O insurance agent P dividend Q profit 51. ( )投保人 ( )承保人 52. ( )股息 ( )回扣 53. ( )可保权益 ( )保险代理商 54. ( )股东 ( )保险单 55. ( )合同 ( )索赔 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questio

39、ns (No.56 through No.60) following them. 56 Workshop to Focus on Grant Process Laura Chin will present a workshop Thursday showing nonprofit groups how to apply for Neighborhood grants to further their community work. The Neighborhood program will provide several grants, using $20,000 of the distric

40、t offices community service funds and gifts of $5,000 each from Woodland Medical Center and Pavilion Insurance, Inc. May 18 is the application deadline for the second round of endowments, which are expected to be awarded twice each fiscal year. Thursdays workshop will deal with application process a

41、nd will answer questions about the program, which honors groups trying to beautify or improve their neighborhood. Chin established the matching grant program to encourage community volunteerism. Groups are required to match the grant amount with contribution of volunteer labor, materials and cash. T

42、he workshop will begin at 10 a.m. at the 3rd District Council Office, 19040 market Street. To obtain an application, call 1-800-555-3983. 56 What group will be interested in this workshop? 57 How many times are grants awarded each fiscal year? 58 When is the deadline for applying for the second roun

43、d of endowments? 59 For what reason did Chin establish the matching grant program? Chin established the matching grant program to promote_. 60 When will the workshop begin? 61 I should like to book a room with a double-bed for the night of Monday. （ A）我想要的房间是里面带书房，有床，一直住到周一晚。 （ B）我希望订一个有双人床的房间，时间是星期

44、一晚间。 （ C）我想要租一个一室一厅的房间，放张床晚上在那里看书。 （ D）我希望能给我保留一个双人房间，我们星期一晚上入住。 62 With the rapid development of petroleum industry, more and more oil products of high quality are being turned out. （ A）随着石油工业的稳步发展，越来越多高质量的石油产品远销海外。 （ B）随着石油工业的迅速发展，越来越多高质量的石油产品被生产出来。 （ C）尽管石油工业发展缓慢，生产出的石油产品质量却越来越高。 （ D）由于石油工业的飞速发展，

45、越来越多高质量的石油产品出口到国外。 63 You ought to have told me the plan in advance. （ A）你应该告诉我这个计划的。 （ B）你本该已经告诉我这个计划的。 （ C）你早应该告诉我这个计划的。 （ D）你本该事先告诉我这个计划的。 64 If your company insists on your price， we will have to turn to other suppliers for the goods （ A）假如贵公司要调整价格，请及早告知我们，以便另做安排。 （ B）假如 贵公司提高价格，我们不得不从其他地方另寻货源。

46、（ C）如果贵公司不给折扣价，我们不得不采用其他方式购货。 （ D）如果贵公司坚持你方报价，我方只能找其他供应商进货。 65 The new Holiday Inn has everything you need for a weekend of family fun or business travel. Conveniently located, the Holiday Inn is within walking distance to the hot springs and the downtown shopping area. Each room has a refrigerator,

47、 coffee maker, and hair dryer. Guests will enjoy the Holiday Inns swimming pool, as well as a free Western or Chinese breakfast every morning. 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 acco

48、rding to the following information. 66 你是一家主要生产办公家具的公司的经理 Lindy，下个月你要去纽约讨论一份重要合同的细节。你给 Smith留一张便条，让他订 10月 6日飞往纽约和 10月 11日返回的机票，并在 Hilton酒店订一间房间。 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 414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 answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 1 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析