[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷450及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 450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 over there. （ B） Please give me your hand. （ C） OK, no problem. （ D） I can do it. 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 rec

3、orded 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） The woman does not enjoy the party. （ B） The woman does not want to go to the party alone. （ C） Jim did not attend the

4、 party. （ D） Jim is at the party with the woman. 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 b

5、lank 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 Recently, a well - known man said that teaching ones wife to drive a car was a difficult job. He said it was the worst job he could think of. However, no one

6、 has【 B1】_that women cause fewer accidents than men do. We hear hundreds of suggestions for【 B2】 _the number of road accidents. But men are not willing to admit that women drivers are more【 B3】 _than men If more women and fewer men【 B4】_to drive cars, the number of deaths on the roads would soon 【 B

7、5】 _ . 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 In 2006, she was elected _ chairman of the Stu

8、dent Union. （ A） an （ B） a （ C） （ D） the 9 I expected her to_her promise. （ A） carry on （ B） carry out （ C） carry off （ D） carry away 10 He thought it unnecessary _ so early. （ A） getting up （ B） that get up （ C） to get up （ D） she got up 11 If you want to speak English well, you must practice it _.

9、 （ A） repeatedly （ B） repeatingly （ C） repeating （ D） repeated 12 What does Henry do to earn a _. （ A） job （ B） career （ C） profession （ D） living 13 A lot of people leave cities because they cant _ the heavy pollution and so much noise. （ A） put out （ B） put up with （ C） put off （ D） put away 14 As

10、 Edison grew _, he never lost his interest in science. （ A） elder （ B） the elder （ C） older （ D） the oldest 15 The salesman had to _ the conversation in order to wait on a customer. （ A） break off （ B） break away （ C） break in （ D） break up 16 More and more trucks are seen _ between these two towns

11、these days. （ A） run （ B） to run （ C） be running （ D） being run 17 Generally speaking, a lot of patience is _ to look after a sick patient. （ A） regarded （ B） decided （ C） agreed （ D） required Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the prope

12、r form of the word given in the brackets. 18 There is always a wide (various)_ of objects on display at Shanghai Museum. 19 It was (puzzle)_ why the patient didnt respond to the treatment. 20 Every day the director is the (late) _ person to leave the office. 21 The teacher didn t mind (help) _ the s

13、tudents in her spare-time. 22 Is this kind of sea fish still in (exist)_. 23 According to the doctor, fresh air is (benefit)_ to ones health. 24 When will the work (complete)_? 25 There is no (deliver) _ of letters on Sunday. 26 Some people do believe that smoking will (certain) _ cause lung cancer.

14、 27 We are looking forward to (work)_with you in the future. 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

15、e. 28 The first true piece of sports equipment that man invented was the ball. In ancient Egypt, as everywhere, pitching (投掷 ) stones was a favorite childrens game. But a badly thrown rock could hurt a child. Looking for something less dangerous to throw, the Egyptians made what were probably the fi

16、rst balls. At first, balls were made of grass or leaves held together by vines (藤 ). Later they were made of pieces of animal skin sewed together and stuffed (塞满 ) with feathers or hay. Even though the Egyptians were warlike; they found time for peaceful games. Before long they had developed a numbe

17、r of ball games, each with its own set of rules. Perhaps they played ball more for instruction than for fun. Ball playing was thought of mainly as a way to teach young men the speed and skill they would need for war. 28 The ball was probably invented because _ . （ A） throwing stones often caused inj

18、uries （ B） throwing stones was not fun （ C） games with stones did not have rules （ D） rocks were too heavy to throw 29 The first balls were probably made of _ . （ A） animal skins stuffed with rocks （ B） twists of hay （ C） hides (兽皮 ) stuffed with hay or feathers （ D） grass and leaves tied with vines

19、 30 This selection says that the Egyptians played _ . （ A） many different games with balls （ B） many different kinds of games （ C） only one ball game （ D） different games with similar rules 31 The Egyptians thought that ball playing was _ . （ A） childish （ B） difficult （ C） not enjoyable （ D） worthw

20、hile 32 The best title for this selection is _ . （ A） The First Ball Games （ B） How Egyptian Children Played Games （ C） Egyptian Sports （ D） The Beginning of Sports Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 33 Advertiseme

21、nt 1 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPERT High End Exhibit Company seeking an experienced salesperson to build new business using our existing client (客户 ) base as a foundation (基础 ). This is a great opportunity for long term success within a very supp 33 What kind of professionals does High End Exhibit Comp

22、any want to find? （ A） One who once had sales practice. （ B） One who has already a client base. （ C） One who ensures a long term success. （ D） One who promises to find new clients. 34 Obviously, the employed salesperson is supposed to _. （ A） keep contact with a large group of clients （ B） have trav

23、eled a lot to different places （ C） develop good relationships with the clients （ D） be familiar with the companys sales process 35 What does the word “cold-calling“ most probably mean? （ A） Working in a bad weather. （ B） Being unfriendly to clients. （ C） Making no friends among the clients. （ D） Ge

24、tting no response from a client. 36 Compared with the conditions in other places, what are Arizonas advantages? （ A） More opportunities for rise in position. （ B） Good weather and low living cost. （ C） Convenient shopping centers. （ D） High salary and comfortable life. 37 What kind of person does th

25、e trade house want? （ A） A leading accountant. （ B） A determined actor. （ C） An excellent sportsperson. （ D） A good housekeeper. 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 ans

26、wers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 37 Memo To: All Division Employees From: Thomas Sun Date: October 12, 2006 Subject: A meeting on workshop format As you know, six times a year the company conducts an orientation workshop for new employees. The purpose of these workshops is to ac

27、quaint new employees with the company: its organization, its executive personnel, its products, its objective, and its future. A meeting is scheduled for October 19 this year. I hope each of you will come prepared to suggest ways in which our division can be more interesting and productive. Please b

28、e prepared to suggest a new format for the workshops, including the arrangement of slide presentations. To: All Division Employees From: Thomas Sun Date: October 12, 2006 Subject: A meeting on【 R1】 _ Purpose: to acquaint new employees with the companys organization,【 R2】_products, objective and futu

29、re. Requirements: 1. An【 R3】 _for new employees is conducted six times a year. 2. The employees are supposed to suggest【 R4】 _for the workshop, plus the arrangement of【 R5】 _. 38 【 R1】 39 【 R2】 40 【 R3】 41 【 R4】 42 【 R5】 Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are

30、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. landing charges B. customs duty C. port dues D. import surcharge E. import variable duties F. commission G. return commission

31、 H. net price I. unfavorable balance of trade J. retail price K. stocks L. cash sale M. bulk sale N. distribution channels O. hire-purchase P. fluctuate in line with market conditions Q. antidumping R. partial shipment 43 回扣 ( ) 反倾销 ( ) 44 进口附加税 ( ) 港口税 ( ) 45 零售价 ( ) 现货 ( ) 46 分期付款购买 ( ) 整批销售 ( ) 4

32、7 贸易逆差 ( ) 随行就市 ( ) 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 India is the home of tigers. Every year many people are killed by tigers. The tiger, however, does not always cat men

33、. It likes wild animals better. It is only when the tiger is old enough or wounded that it eats men. But once it tasted the flesh of men, it goes on killing men for food. When a man-eater such as this is discovered, people are very afraid. They have to stop working in the field. There are many ways

34、to put an end to such dangerous animals. One way is that some men with long gun fide on elephants while other men drive the tiger towards them. Another way is for a hunter to sit in a tree near the places a tiger has eaten somebody. If the tiger returns for another meal, the hunter will kill it in t

35、he hiding place. A goat may be tied to the tree for the tiger to kill. The most dangerous way is to hunt a tiger on foot. But the man must be brave and can shoot well or he would be killed by the tiger. 48 Where is the home of tigers? 49 Which does the tiger like better to eat, men or wild animals?

36、50 What would the tiger do once it has tasted the flesh of men? It goes on _. 51 Are there any ways to put an end to such dangerous animals? Yes, _. 52 What is the most dangerous way to hunt a tiger? The most dangerous way is to _. 53 Its exciting to apply for a job that you really like. （ A）要申请一个你真

37、正喜欢的工作。 （ B）运用工作中的知识是令人兴奋的。 （ C）申请一个真正使你喜欢的工作是令人兴奋的事。 （ D）在你喜欢的工作中运用知识是令人兴奋的事。 54 He plans to study chemical engineering so that he could become an engineer. （ A）他打算学习化学工程，这样他就成为了一名化学工程师。 （ B）他定下学习化学工程的计划，要成为一名化学工程师。 （ C）他的计划是去学习化学工程，所以他会成为一名化学 工程师。 （ D）他打算学习化学工程，以便成为一名化学工程师。 55 The rising price of

38、medicine is among the most worrying problems facing the country. （ A）不断上升的就医花费已成为目前该国面临的最令其烦恼的问题。 （ B）目前该国最严重的问题就是面对着不断上升的就医花费。 （ C）目前该国面临的最严重的问题之一就是不断上升的药品价格。 （ D）不断上升的药品价格是该国当前面临的最令人担忧的问题之一。 56 Good managers can create an environment in which different opinions are valued and everyone works togeth

39、er for a common goal. （ A）大家一定要齐心协力地工作，创造一个良好的环境，发表各种不同看法。要做好经理。 （ B）为了共同的目标，好经理应该尊重各种不同意见，与大家一起工作，创造良好的氛围。 （ C）好经理能够创造一种氛围，让不同意见受到重视并且每个人都能为共同目标合作奋斗。 （ D）为了共同的目标，好经理应该能够提出各种宝贵的意见，为大家创造良好的工作氛围。 57 Qantas (广达斯航空公司 ) has more flights to more places than any other Australian air-line. Every week,we fly

40、 to 104 cities in 31 countries across 5 continents (洲 ) . All these mean that whenever and wherever you want to go in the world, Qantas can take you there 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 comp

41、osition according to the following information. 58 说明：请以学生会 的名义于 2006年 5月 15日拟订一个晚会通知。 主题：外国语学院毕业晚会 时间： 2006年 6月 3日 (星期六 )晚七点 地点：礼堂 内容：节目有唱歌、跳舞、话剧、游戏等。欢迎老师和同学们参加。届时与会将有特别礼品赠送。 领票地点：入场券可到学院办公室 312室领取。 Words for reference：毕业晚会 graduation evening 入场券 admission tickets 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 450答案与解析 Section A

42、 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

43、, C and D. 1 【听力原文】 Can you give me a hand with the work? 1 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 give sb a hand意为 “帮某人的忙 ”，因此选项 C“当然，没问题。 ”是最合适的选项。 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 ques

44、tion. 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. 2 【听力原文】 M: What a nice party! W: Yeah, I wish Jim were here. Q: What can we learn from the conversation? 2 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题考查的是判断推

45、理能力。对话中男士说 “这个聚会真不错。 ”女士回答说 “是啊真希望吉姆也在这里。 ”其中动词 wish(但愿。要是 多好 )后面接的从句的谓语动词用的是过去式，是虚拟语气，表达不可能实现或与事实相反的情况，因此可以判断吉姆不在聚会现场，即只有选项 C(吉姆没有参加聚会 )符合对话含义。 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

46、 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】 Recently, a well-known man said that teaching ones wif

47、e to drive a car was a difficult job. He said it was the worst job he could think of. However, no one has pointed out that women cause fewer accidents than men do. We hear hundreds of suggestions for reducing the number of road accidents. But men are not willing to admit that women drivers are more

48、careful than men. If more women and fewer men were allowed to drive cars, the number of deaths on the roads would soon go down. 3 【正确答案】 pointed out 【试题解析】 该题是用动词的分词形式填空。因为空格前已经有助动词 has，这里应该是动词的完成式。空格后面是宾语从句，说明该动词是及物动词。结合听到的内容和上下文判断，该处应填 pointed out。 4 【正确答案】 reducing 【试题解析】 该题的关键词是空格前的介词 for。而空格后是名

49、词短语，说明这里是动词。在介词后面的动词应该用现在分词的形式。根据听到的内容和上下文判断，这里应该表示减少交通事故的数量。 5 【正确答案】 careful 【试题解析】 从上下文判断，这里表示女士开车比男士细心。空格前是系动词，该处应为表语，故选择 careful。 6 【正确答案】 were allowed 【试题解析】 该题的考点是动词。根据听到的内容，从上下文判断，这里是表示“允许 ”的意思。而 allow“允许 ”是及物动词，后面没有 宾语，应该是被动语态。 7 【正确答案】 go down 【试题解析】 本文前面说妇女开车更细心。这样，根据该句的条件， “让更多妇女开车 ”，可判断其结果是道路死亡事故数会很快下降。 Section A