[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷443及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 443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） 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 dialog

4、ues 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） Go shopping. （ B） Buy air tickets. （ C） Have dinner. （ D） Visit the Summ

5、er Palace. 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 accor

6、ding to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 7 Life on land probably 【 11】 about 430 million years ago， though it has existed in the water for perhaps 【 12】 3,000 million years When we think of the first life on land， we probably think of som

7、e 【 13】 animals coming out of the oceans， but 【 14】 ， no animals could have been living if plants had not been on land first Plants had to be on land before animals arrived They 【 15】 the first land animals with food necessary to live since they the plants are the only form of life that is able to g

8、et and store energy 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 Generally speaking, a car mainly consists _ a body, an engine, and four

9、wheels. （ A） with （ B） on （ C） in （ D） of 13 Seldom _ to see his uncle. （ A） he goes （ B） goes he （ C） does he go （ D） he does go 14 -Im sorry for keeping you waiting. -Never mind.I _ here only a few minutes. （ A） came （ B） have come （ C） was （ D） have been 15 Let us know your address and telephone

10、number, _. （ A） shall we （ B） will we （ C） will you （ D） ought we 16 _ from the top of the hill, the lake is just like a mirror. （ A） Seeing （ B） Having seen （ C） To see （ D） Seen 17 Thats really like _. （ A） what war is （ B） what is war （ C） which is war （ D） which war is 18 All of us are trying to

11、 find _ to the companys economic problem. （ A） a solution （ B） a reply （ C） an answer （ D） a reaction 19 These pictures _ me of my college life. （ A） remember （ B） warn （ C） remind （ D） recognize 20 Never in his whole life _such a stupid thing. （ A） did he do （ B） has he done （ C） he has done （ D） h

12、e did 21 What you said reminded me_ something I read in the newspaper. （ A） for （ B） by （ C） from （ D） of 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. 22 Students should (strength)_their sense of

13、self-confidence. 23 Kate was seen (go) _ out four hours ago. 24 (fortunate) _ , he failed to pass the examination. 25 Miss Wang came into the classroom, (follow)_a group of students. 26 Study hard and you will make some (improve) _. 27 Mary has difficulty (swim) _ because she is afraid of water. 28

14、Its no use (pretend)_ you didnt know when being asked about the news. 29 The WTO, short for World Trade (Organize)_, is the only international body dealing with the rules of trade between nations. 30 Your ideas are very interesting, but we need some (practice) _ advice for getting out of the trouble

15、. 31 She managed to settle the argument in a (friend) _ way. 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 choic

16、e. 32 When the steam engine was invented in the 18th century, it began one of the greatest revolutions in our world. The invention of the petrol engine at the end of the 19th century led to another enormous change in our lives. And the computer is almost certainly going to be no less important an in

17、vention than these engines were. Just as there was a Stone Age, an Iron Age and so on, we have been living for centuries in a Paper Age, when almost all information was kept and sent on paper. However, to provide us with this paper, numerous trees have to be cut down every year. But now, with the co

18、mputer, enormous amounts of information can be stored and sent without any paper, using small discs or the Internet. Computers allow one to send information to others anywhere in the world, through the Internet, and to receive information from them. One can send a long message more quickly from Engl

19、and to Australia, for example, than from ones house to someone in the garden. Computers are not only used for writing; they can produce diagrams and pictures, and can even be used for playing games. They are a common sight at airports and railway stations, in hotels and restaurants; in fact, almost

20、everywhere. 32 The author seems to say that the invention of the computer is_that of the steam and petrol engines. （ A） less important than （ B） far more important than （ C） at least as important as （ D） not so important as 33 According to the author, the disadvantage of using paper to keep and send

21、 information is that_. （ A） too many trees are cut down （ B） too much paper is needed （ C） it wastes our time （ D） it is hard to get enough paper 34 We may infer that the fastest way to send messages is by using_. （ A） computer （ B） air mail （ C） discs （ D） paper 35 Which of the following functions

22、of the computer is NOT mentioned in the passage? （ A） Offering entertainment. （ B） Making phone calls. （ C） Doing office and business work. （ D） Sending information. 36 The title that best expresses the main idea of the passage is_. （ A） Computer and Our Life （ B） Computer and Our Future （ C） Paper

23、Age and Computer Age （ D） Computer Age Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 36 The brand(商标 ) name puts a face on every company. Names like McDonalds, GM, Apple, Intel, and a large number of others have long become v

24、ery popular. Theyre also given customers a point of reference when thinking about a company. Good brand names might help companies avoid heavy costs and bring them greater profits. Usually companies create names that are easy to learn and remember. Firstly, the name should create interest. Rhymes (押

25、韵 ) and humor are some ways to gain interest, but there are others as well. Think about your customers and what would interest them. Secondly, the name should present a picture or image. People remember them most because the name is stored in pictures and words. Thirdly, the name should be meaningfu

26、l. It can be done with lots of advertising, but names that are themselves more meaningful to customers are more easily stored in memory. More important, the name should have meaningful associations that show the benefits customers want. Then the name should have some emotion. Emotional associations

27、are easier to learn and remember. The Love Boat, for instance, is very easy to remember. Finally, the name should be simple so that it is easier to learn and remember. 37 Why does the passage mention the brand names such as McDonalds and GM in the first paragraph? （ A） To show that a good brand name

28、 is significant for a company. （ B） To tell readers that they are important and popular terms. （ C） To introduce some well-known brand names to readers. （ D） To explain why those companies are successful. 38 According to the passage, a good brand name _. （ A） must be shown in pictures （ B） must be a

29、dvertised a lot （ C） is attactive to customers （ D） is always full of humour 39 Which of the following is most important in making a brand name popular? （ A） Being easy to remember. （ B） Having lots of advertisements. （ C） Gaining support from associations. （ D） Showing the benefits customers can ha

30、ve. 40 Which of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） People prefer strange brand names to ordinary ones. （ B） Customers are interested in emotional brand names. （ C） Brand names advertised in pictures are easy to make. （ D） A brand name has little to do with a companys profits. 41 What is the main

31、 purpose of this passage? （ A） To tell how difficult it is to make a good brand name. （ B） To compare different ways of choosing brand names. （ C） To recommend some popular brand names. （ D） To introduce what a good brand name is. Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you

32、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. 42 July 21, 2006 Dear Sir or Mad .am, Today we have received your bill for 150 engraved crystal vases which you sent us the other day. We had or

33、dered these vases on condition that they should reach us by the end of June. But they arrived here 15 days late. The customers refused to accept the goods because they arrived too late. Since the vases bear their names, we cannot sell them to other customers. So we asked the customers again and agai

34、n to take the vases, and finally they agreed to accept them, but at a price cut of 30 percent. You may understand how we have lost the customers confidence. In this situation, we have to ask you to compensate for the loss we have suffered. We are looking forward to hearing from you as soon as possib

35、le. Yours sincerely, George Pastry The purpose of this letter is to ask the supplier to (46) the loss they have suffered. The vases arrived (47) late. The vases could not be sold to the (48) because they have (49) of those who ordered the vases. Therefore, the customers agreed to accept the goods at

36、 a price cut of (50) . 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 corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 47 A-Information Desk B-First

37、 Aid C-May Remain In wheelchair D-Parking Lot Service E-Baby Care Centre F-Services For Guests With Disabilities G-ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) Locations H-Lost And Found I-Guided Tours J-Credit Cards K-Foreign Currency L-Vegetarian Selection M-Lockers N-Photo Spot O-Parade Route P-Assisted-Listen

38、ing Device Available 47 ( )拍照点 ( )物品存放处 48 ( )急救站 ( )残疾人服务 49 ( )游览路线 ( )自动取款机 50 ( )停车服务 ( )导游观光 51 ( )失物招领处 ( )问讯处 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. 51 Why is that some peo

39、ple have a seemingly natural ability to get attention and respect when they speak? What is it that makes others listen and pay attention to their words? It isnt necessarily a question of status, or the content of what they say. Such people often dont speak “Oxford“ English, express themselves using

40、perfect grammatical constructions, or even use appropriate words. What they do have is resonance (共鸣 ). Such people tend to have beautiful, rich voices and to use the lower end of their voice range (范围 ). Observe and listen to others. People who speak quickly and breathily in a high-pitched (声调高的 )

41、voice do not appear as assertive as those who speak more slowly using deeper voice tones. The lower pitch conveys control and confidence. 52 How do some people attract others attention? It seemed that some people have a _ to attract others. 53 What can make others listen carefully? _. 54 What are un

42、necessary for good speakers to make others pay attention to their words? It is unnecessary to speak “Oxford“ English, express themselves using _. 55 What is the better way to deliver a speech? It is better to speak _ and use deeper voice tones. 56 How can lower pitch contribute to the speech? It can

43、 show _. 57 The following qualifications are required from the candidates for the above position. （ A）我们要求应聘高职位的求职者需具备以下资历。 （ B）应聘以上职位，需具备下列资格。 （ C）候选人为了高职位要求自己具备以下资历。 （ D）以下资历是对应聘此职位的候选人的要求。 58 Once these were solved, the railroad was established as the best means of land transportation. （ A）这些问题一旦

44、得到解决，铁路将成为最佳的陆上运输手段。 （ B）一旦解决了问题，这条铁路将是最好的陆上交通工具。 （ C）问题一次性解决，我们将建设一条最好的铁路用于陆上交 通。 （ D）这些问题一旦得到解决，铁路将建成为陆上运输的最好方式。 59 The hostess went out of her way to make my daughter feel at home. （ A）女主人走出去使我女儿感到在家。 （ B）女主人走出去使我女儿感到在家一样自由。 （ C）女主人竭尽全力使我女儿感到在家。 （ D）女主人竭尽全力使我女儿感到在家一样自由。 60 The department head doe

45、s not believe that this is the right way to deal with the problem. （ A）部门领导并不认为这就是发现问题的唯一途径。 （ B）部门领导不相信这一方法能正确找出那一问题。 （ C）部门领导认为这不是解决这一问题的正确途径。 （ D）部门领导相信不用这个办法也是能发现问题的。 61 Ladies and Gentlemen, Happy New Year! This is the first new year since our companys opening here. As I look back over the past

46、 year, I am grateful to you all for your efforts which have made it possible for the company to achieve unexpected high performance. I thank you again. I hope that this year will be an even greater year for our company and for all of us. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to tes

47、t 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 are required to write an announcement according to the information given in Chinese. 本公司成立十年，在规模和效益方面现处

48、于同行业五强之一。为庆祝公司所取得的成就，决定举行一系列活动，希望大家踊跃献策，被采用者有奖。请将所提建议送往本部门办公室。通知日期为 2006年 7月 10日。 Words for reference： 规模 scope 经济效益 economic profits 同行业 the same industry 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 443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】 Where is Mary going? 2 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 Why ar