[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷499及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 499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） Take No. 232 bus. （ B） You can go there. （ C） Its a long way to go. （ D） It doesnt matter. 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

3、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） It is easy. （ B） It is hard. （ C） It is boring. （ D） It is interesting. Section C Directions: In this section you

4、 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 is for you

5、to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 3 These days, people who do manual work often (11) far more money than people who work in (12) . People who work in offices are frequently referred to as “white-collar workers“ for the (13) reason that they usually wear a collar and tie to go to wor

6、k. Such is human (14) , that a great many people are often willing to sacrifice (15) pay for the privilege of becoming white-collar workers. This can give rise to curious situations. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by de

7、ciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 8 I sincerely _ him to make great progress with his new work in a short time. （ A） expect （ B） hope （ C） think （ D） suppose 9 Thank you for your invitation. I am looking forward to _ your hometown. （ A） visiting

8、（ B） being visited （ C） visit （ D） visiting at 10 Little _ that the police are about to arrest him. （ A） he knows （ B） he doesnt know （ C） does he know （ D） doesnt he know 11 Scarely had I reached there _ it began to rain. （ A） than （ B） that （ C） when （ D） while 12 Tom is _ taller than Mike. （ A） v

9、ery （ B） much （ C） as （ D） rather 13 The problem was so serious that the general manager had to take_ himself to solve it. （ A） charge （ B） change （ C） notice （ D） place 14 Sometimes I wish I _ in a different time and a different place. （ A） be living （ B） were living （ C） would live （ D） would have

10、 lived 15 An old friend of mine from abroad, _ I was expecting to stay with, telephoned me from the airport. （ A） who （ B） whom （ C） that （ D） which 16 The ship took machines and other goods back to the port _ it had set off. （ A） from which （ B） to which （ C） which （ D） in which 17 Ive heard him _a

11、bout you often. （ A） spoke （ B） speaks （ C） speak （ D） speaking 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 number of private cars in our town (keep) _ growing all these years. 19 Theres l

12、ittle (probable) _ of finishing the task tonight. 20 I want to get something (read)_ during the vacation. 21 That was the most (attract)_ novel I could think of. 22 Tom _ (must, be) mad because he refused such a good chance. 23 Now we could not do anything but (wait)_ for her here. 24 Dont worry. As

13、 long as you work hard, you can (sure) _pass the exam. 25 We object to _ (punish) a whole group for one persons fault. 26 Every time I do something, he always (point) _ out my faults. 27 It is no use(try)_ to advertise so much if you dont know the users needs. Task 1 Directions: After reading the fo

14、llowing 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. 28 After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health.

15、 During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the 28 A good title for this passage is _. （ A） Sleep （ B） Good Health （ C） Dreams （ D） Work and Rest 29 The word “drowsy“ in the last paragraph

16、means _. （ A） sick （ B） stand up （ C） asleep （ D） a little sleepy 30 This passage suggests that not getting enough sleep might make you _. （ A） dream more often （ B） have poor health （ C） nervous （ D） breathe quickly 31 During REM, _. （ A） your eyes move quickly （ B） you dream （ C） you are restless

17、（ D） both A and B 32 The average number of hours of sleep that an adult needs is _. （ A） approximately six hours （ B） around ten hours （ C） about eight hours （ D） not stated here Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.

18、33 How man first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that man, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that late

19、r they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to stand for those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, we call words. The power of words, then lies in their association with the things they bring up before our minds.

20、Words became filled with meanings for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something to us increase. Great writers are those who not only have great th

21、oughts but also express these thoughts in words that appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them exactly, or they will make our speech silly and impolite. 33 The origin of language is _. （ A） clearly explained in this passage （ B）

22、 a matter that can not be or has not been explained or understood （ C） a question that was difficult to answer （ D） a problem already solved 34 One of the reasons why men invented certain sounds to express thoughts and actions was that they could _. （ A） agree with certain signs （ B） write them down

23、 （ C） make themselves understand each other （ D） combine them 35 What is TRUE about the words? （ A） They are used to express feeling only. （ B） They cant be written down. （ C） They are spoken or written sounds. （ D） They are soundless signs. 36 A great writer is one who _. （ A） has great thoughts （

24、B） is good at deeply impressing us with the power of correct words （ C） is careful in choosing correct words （ D） both A and B 37 It is necessary to pick up the words when we tell or write in order _. （ A） to show that we are polite （ B） to show that we are good at using them （ C） to express exactly

25、 what we mean （ D） to prove that we are not silly 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 answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 38 RESUME John A. William

26、 2195 Park Avenue Monroe, LA 72102-3876 (318) 332-8471 Career Objective: Laboratory Technician Education: 1985 1989: University of Chicago, Chicago, III. B.Sc., majored in Chemistry Scholastic Average: B plus Minored in Mathematics, Scholastic Average: B plus Scholarships: 1985 1987: Half-tuition sc

27、holarship 1988 1989: Full-tuition scholarship Working Experience: 1987 1988 Laboratory Assistant, Chicago Downtown Hospital. Work involved blood, urine analyses; record-keeping. Average 10 hours per week during the school year. Worked full-time during summers of 1988 and 1989. 1988 1989 Clerical Ass

28、istant, Chemistry Department, University of Chicago. RESUME This is a【 46】 . The applicant graduated from【 47】 and majored in【 48】 . He is going to apply for【 49】 He worked as【 50】 during 1987 to 1988. Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find th

29、e 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. 42 A - Focus B - New Perspective C - News of the Week D - Business and Economy E - English Comer F - Culture G - Campus Life H - Language Class I - Co

30、mment J - Arts K - Olympic Bid L - Sports M - Information and Technology N - Entertainment O - Weather Report P - Briefs 43 ( )信息和技术 ( )摘要 44 ( )天气报告 ( )焦点 45 ( )本周新闻 ( )文化 46 ( )校园生活 ( )英语角 47 ( )语言课 ( )评论 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brie

31、f answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 48 It was Anns first experience of flying. She had always been afraid of heights and so was prepared to be frightened. Only the fact that she was going to meet her son who she had not seen for three years had given her the courage to

32、 make the flight. She sat in her seat, her hands gripping its arms, her seat belt already fastened. The air hostess was talking, telling everyone what to do in case of emergency, showing them where their life-jackets were. The plane was crowded, every seat was full. From her window seat, getting out

33、 in a hurry would be impossible, thought Ann. In any case who would want to get out of a plane in mid-air? The engines began to shake -the noise increased fill it was like a great rushing wind. She looked out to see the runaway slip past at astonishing speed. She wanted to cry outto stop the plane b

34、efore it left the ground, but she knew she was trapped in this great roaring machine. I must scream, she told herself, and put her hands over her eyes. There was a strange feeling as if she were going up in a lift. The noise died down. Carefully she opened her eyes. Through the window she saw a grea

35、t carpet of cloud above, so beautiful that she stared in wonder, hardly turning away from the window till they touched down. 48 Why did Ann think she would be frightened? Because she _ of being in high places. 49 How was Ann sitting before the plane took off? _ part of the seat. 50 Why did Ann think

36、 it would be specially difficult for her to get out in an emergency? Because she was _. 51 Why did Ann want to scream? Because she couldnt _ the _. 52 How did Ann feel after she opened her eyes? 53 Something unexpected prevents me from keeping my promise. （ A）一些不希望的事情的发生使我不能兑现我的誓言。 （ B）一些让我不能遵守诺言的事不

37、希望的发生了。 （ C）一些出乎意料的事情的发生使我不能守约。 （ D）阻止我免于遵守诺言一些不希望发生的事情还是发生了。 54 It must have rained in the night for when I woke up the next morning I saw the grass wet （ A）昨晚本应该下雨的，因为我早晨被叫醒时看到草地是湿的。 （ B）昨晚可能下了雨，因为我早晨醒来时发现草地是 湿的。 （ C）昨晚可能下雨了，因为我被叫醒时发现草地是湿的。 （ D）昨晚肯定下雨了，因为我早晨醒来时发现草地是湿的。 55 For many years it was tho

38、ught that it was enough to produce goods and supply services. （ A）许多年以来，它被认为是生产商品和提供服务。 （ B）许多年以来，人们认为应该生产足够多的商品和提供足够的服务。 （ C）许多年以来，人们以为生产商品和提供服务就足够了。 （ D）许多年以来，人们认为 应该有好的商品和服务。 56 He didnt think it proper to tell his wife what had been discussed at the meeting. （ A）他不想把会议上讨论的事情告诉他妻子也不行。 （ B）他觉得还是不要

39、把会议上讨论的事情告诉妻子为好。 （ C）他认为把会议上所讨论的事情告诉自己的妻子是不妥的。 （ D）他不认为把会议上讨论的事情告诉妻子是恰当的。 57 The details of my education, work history, and publications are given in the enclosed resume. I would enjoy an opportunity to meet with you and learn more about Northern and your program needs. Would it be possible to set a

40、n interview next week? I can be reached at 566-1907 after 6:00 P.M. 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 according to the following information. 58 This part is to test your ability to

41、 do practical writing. You are required to write a letter of introduction according to the following instructions given in Chinese. 1你的朋友李楠是沈阳航空职业技术学院的学生，学习刻苦，无不良嗜好，言行得体。 2她非常想拜见张钧，因为几个月后她想到其所在公司工作。 3希望张钧能腾出时间与李楠见上一面，并给她提供一些宝贵建议及经验。 4表达你的感激之情。 Words for references: 沈阳航空职业技术学院 : Shenyang Aviation Voc

42、ational & Technical College 言行得体 : agreeable manners 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 499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

43、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】 How can I get to the Science Museum? 1 【正确答案】 A Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialog

44、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. 2 【听力原文】 M: How did your writing go this morning? Is the book coming along all right? W: Im not sure. I t

45、hink the rest of it will be difficult to write. Q: What does the woman think of her writing? 2 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 对话中 “I think the rest of it will be difficult to write”翻译为 “我想，剩下的部分会很难写 ”所以根据题意选择 B。 Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The passage has some word

46、s 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. 3 【听力原文】 Th

47、ese days, people who do manual work often 11 receive far more money than people who work in 12 offices. People who work in offices are frequently referred to “as white-collar workers“ for the 13 simple reason that they usually wear a collar and tie to go to work. Such is human 14 nature, that a grea

48、t many people are often willing to sacrifice 15 higher pay for the privilege of becoming white-collar workers. This can give rise to curious situations. 3 【正确答案】 receive 4 【 正确答案】 offices 5 【正确答案】 simple 6 【正确答案】 nature 7 【正确答案】 higher 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 【正确答案】 A 9 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题考查固定搭配。 look forward to表示期待，其中 to是介词，后面应该接名词或动名词；而本句中 I和 visit之间又是主动的关系，故用主动语态。 10 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题考查倒装句。否定副词如