[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷498及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 498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） It serves seafood. （ B） It is expensive. （ C） It is very large. （ D） Its on the 5th Ave. 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

3、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） It was interesting. （ B） It was boring. （ C） It was discouraging. （ D） It was moving. Section C Directions: In this

4、 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 according to what you hear. The third reading

5、 is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 3 The rapid growth of urban (11) will put heavy pressure on public health, fresh water, medical care, food supply, housing, transportation and (12) and also bring about some vicious social (13) . In the meantime, the urban and township d

6、evelopment 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 To _ the temperature of the new machine, the researchers had to work for hours. （

7、A） turn （ B） measure （ C） find （ D） investigate 9 He is the manager of the Human Resources Department _ I must talk to. （ A） what （ B） which （ C） whom （ D） who 10 They are trying to work out a _ to the problem. （ A） satisfaction （ B） solution （ C） concentration （ D） attention 11 Ships are_than plane

8、s that people take them mainly for pleasure. （ A） very much slower （ B） so much slower （ C） too much slower （ D） much more slower 12 There has been some _ of entry into American schools to Chinese students. （ A） limit （ B） restriction （ C） confine （ D） imprisonment 13 She cooked for a long time so a

9、s to make it _ enough to eat. （ A） mild （ B） slight （ C） light （ D） tender 14 Hardly _ his parents in such good mood (心情 ) since he fell into ill. （ A） he saw （ B） he have see （ C） has he seen （ D） does he see 15 A completely new situation will _ when the examination system comes into existence. （ A

10、） arise （ B） rise （ C） raise （ D） race 16 Jack lost his job a year ago and he _another job yet. （ A） has found （ B） hasnt found （ C） found （ D） founded 17 I thought you _ like something to read, so I have brought you some books. （ A） may （ B） might （ C） could （ D） must Section B Directions: There ar

11、e 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 18 I would rather our team members_(prepare)for the worst 19 He (lie)_ when he said that he had cut the tree with an axe. 20 Professor Smith, Im (extreme)_ sorry for being late. Ple

12、ase forgive me. 21 Thanksgiving is a (tradition)_ festival in the U. S. and Canada. 22 Over forty years (pass) _ since the first bridge was built in the district. 23 They are looking forward to (visit) _ China. 24 She was heard (sing) _ all the time. 25 My grandpa used to tell me many (interest) _ s

13、tories when I was young. 26 Have they made any (inquire) _after me? 27 The survey shows that green food is becoming (popular) _ than traditional food. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question

14、 or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 27 Online advertising is the means of selling a product on the Internet. With the arrival of the Internet, the business world has become digitalized (数字化 ) and people prefer buying things online, which is ea

15、sier and faster. Online advertising is also known as e-advertising. It offers a great variety of services, which can not be offered by any other way of advertising. One major benefit of online advertising is the immediate spread of information that is notlimited by geography or time. Online advertis

16、ing can be viewed day and night throughout the world. Besides, it reduces the cost and increases the profit of the company. Small businesses especially find online advertising cheap and effective. They can focus on their ideal customers and pay very little for the advertisements. In a word, online a

17、dvertising is a cheap and effective way of advertising, whose success has so far fully proved its great potential (潜力 ). 28 According to the first paragraph, buying things online is more _. （ A） convenient （ B） fashionable （ C） traditional （ D） reliable 29 Compared with any other way of advertising,

18、 online advertising _. （ A） attracts more customers （ B） displays more samples （ C） offers more services （ D） makes more profits 30 Which of the following statements is TRUE of online advertising? （ A） It has taken the place of traditional advertising. （ B） It will make the Internet technology more

19、efficient. （ C） It can help sell the latest models of digitalized products. （ D） It can spread information without being limited by time. 31 Who can especially benefit from online advertising? （ A） Local companies. （ B） Small businesses. （ C） Government departments. （ D） International organizations.

20、 32 This passage is mainly about _. （ A） the function and the use of the Internet （ B） the application of digital technology （ C） the development of small businesses （ D） the advantages of online advertising Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements

21、 are numbered 41 through 45. 33 Weve found that eating habits vary(变化 ) so much that it does not make sense to include meals in the price of our tours. We want to give you the freedom of choosing restaurants and ordering food that suits your taste and budget(预算 ). As our hotels offer anything from c

22、offee and toast to a full American breakfast at very reasonable prices, it will never be a problem for you to start the day in the way you like best. At lunch stops, your tour guide will show you where you can find salads, soups, and sandwiches. Dinner time is your chance to try some local food. Som

23、etimes the tour guide will let you have dinner at a restaurant of your own choice. At other times he or she will recommend a restaurant at your hotel. Years of research have taught us which restaurants reliably serve a good choice of delightful dishes at down-to-earth prices. In Mexico, Alaska, and

24、the Yukon, where your restaurant choice may be limited, we include some meals. The meals provided are clearly stated on the tour pages. 33 According to the passage, most meals are not included in the price of tours mainly because _. （ A） meals make up a large part of the tour budget （ B） meal prices

25、 vary a lot from place to place （ C） people dislike menus offered by tour guides （ D） people have different eating-habits 34 We can learn from the passage that _. （ A） the hotels where you stay will offer you free breakfast （ B） dining information can be obtained from your tour guides （ C） you can h

26、ave a complete choice of local dishes at the hotel （ D） a full list of local restaurants can be found on the tour pages 35 Which of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） Tour guides are supposed to arrange dinner outside the hotel. （ B） Tour guides recommendations on food are unreliable. （ C） Touri

27、sts must have lunch in the hotels they stay in. （ D） Tourists may taste local dishes during dinner time. 36 The word “down-to-earth“ (Line 4, Para. 3) most probably means _. （ A） changeable （ B） expensive （ C） reasonable （ D） fixed 37 Meals are included in the tour price in some places where _. （ A）

28、 restaurant choice may be limited （ B） there are many nearby restaurants （ C） delightful dishes are not served （ D） food may be too expensive 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 w

29、rite your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 37 Make our Tourist Information Center 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 ),

30、 from a homely 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 programs of Coach Tours of the Cotswolds, plus regular walking tours around Chelten

31、ham, all 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 Service Provider:【 46】 Ser

32、vices 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 it, y

33、ou 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 furniture department B second-hand store C childrens goods store D change E promotion F cosmetics department G credit c

34、ard H refund I receipt J free of charge K fixed prices L price tag M cashiers desk N out of stock O on sale P not for sale Q shopping cart 43 ( ) 化妆品部 ( ) 定价 44 ( ) 二手店，旧货店 ( ) 信用卡 45 ( ) 收银处 ( ) 缺货 46 ( ) 不收费 ( ) 超市用的购物小车 47 ( ) 促销 ( ) 标价签 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After readin

35、g the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 47 Writing a Job Application Your application is the first contact you will have with an employer. The employer will use it to decide if you are suitable for the job and if they would like to give yo

36、u an interview. It is very important to prepare your application with great care. Make it look good and make sure all the information is clear and easy to read. It is better printed with the A4 paper. The Application Letter There are many ways you can write a letter for a job. Remember, your address

37、, phone number and the date must be on the letter. Contents Refer to where and when you saw the job advertised. Give enough information about your former work that is similar to this one. Give your telephone number in the letter. Close your letter by stating how suitable you are for the job. If star

38、ting with Sir/Madam, the letter always ends with Yours faithfully. If starting with a persons name, it always ends with Yours sincerely. Sign your name and have your name printed underneath. 48 What will the employer do if he is satisfied with your application? He will give you_. 49 What is required

39、 about the information? The information is clear and_. 50 What message should your application letter include? The application letter should include your address, _ and the date. 51 What content should you write in the application letter? The content should cover where you see this advertisement, th

40、e telephone number, how you suit this job and your_of this job. 52 What should you end with if you start with a persons name? You should end with_. 53 The rent is 200 dollars a month, payable on the first of every month. （ A）房租共 200美元，每个月的前几天交钱。 （ B）月房租 200美元，每个月的 1号交钱。 （ C）月房租 200美元，每个月的 前几天交钱。 （ D

41、）房租共 200美元，月底交钱。 54 With the oil prices ever rising， she tried to talk him into stopping buying a car （ A）随着油价的上涨，她试图说服他不要买车。 （ B）由于油价不断上涨，她努力说服他不要买车。 （ C）随着油价的不断上涨，她努力与他讨论不要买车。 （ D）由于油价不断上涨，她努力与他讨论不要买车。 55 Mr. Smith, like his late father, rocked to power, only fell in disgrace soon afterwards. （ A）

42、史密斯先生像他的继父一样火箭般地达到了权力的顶峰，但很快就身败名裂。 （ B）史密斯先生像他的继父一样总爱玩弄权术，很快到了令人仰慕的地位。 （ C）史密斯先生像他已故的父亲一样扶摇直上到了权力的顶峰，但很快就身败名裂下了台。 （ D）史密斯先生像他已故的父亲一样以火箭般的速度达到了权力的顶峰，但没过多久也就去世了。 56 First of all， I appreciate your advice on my decision to go to work in the computer company （ A）我首先感谢你们的决定，让我到这家电脑公司来工作。 （ B）我首先感谢你的建议，我已

43、经决定去一家电脑公司工作了。 （ C）首先，很高兴到贵公司来听取你们在计算机方面的意见。 （ D）首先，感谢你对我决定去那家电脑公司工作所给予的建议。 57 First of all, allow me to thank you for your kind invitation to attend this meeting. I am very fortunate to have had such a nice chance to visit your wonderful country and meet with so many distinguished people. My visit

44、has been both interesting and productive. It is not only a source of pleasure but an opportunity to discuss some important problems. Ive gained a great deal from it. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an let

45、ter or composition according to the following information. 58 以秘书 Li Wen的名义，给 Alex George写一份电话留言，包括以下内容： 来电话者： AAA公司的 Mr Smith 来电时间： 3月 23日上午 9： 00 出访日期： 3月 26日，星期一 航班号： CA1202 起飞到达时间： 8： 00 9： 40 访问意图： Mr Smith将于下周到 Alex George的办公室洽谈一项新的技术开发项目并询问对方时间是否合适，如果时间不合适请 Alex George回电话。 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 498

46、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 choi

47、ces marked A, B, C and D. 1 【听力原文】 Where is the seafood restaurant people here like most? 1 【正确答案】 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 qu

48、estions 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： I was deeply affected by the talk the blind boy gave this morning W： I think everyone felt the same Q： How did the mall feel about the boys talk? 2

49、 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题考查对关键词汇的理解能力。对话中男士说今天早上那个盲童讲的话深深打动了我，女士答，我想每个人都有一样的感觉。关键词 affected表示“作用于 感情，打动 ”，而选项 D中 moving意为 “令人感动的 ”，正好反映了男士的态度，为正确答案。 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 w