[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷520及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 520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） Thats a wonderful idea. （ B） We may go out. （ C） Picnic is interesting. （ D） I dont think so. （ A） A week ago. （ B） At nine thirty p.m. （ C） On Wednesday. （ D） Its time to get on the train. （ A） I am gifted. （ B） Im glad you like it. （ C） No, thanks

3、. （ D） You are friendly to me. （ A） Im from Shanghai. （ B） I come here to study. （ C） Sorry, I cant tell you. （ D） You cant ask. （ A） I cant help you. （ B） I will help you to eat the fish. （ C） I like eating fish. （ D） Thanks a lot. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to under

4、stand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues 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） Pass a letter to Mr. G

5、reen. （ B） Talk to Mr. Green. （ C） See Mr. Green. （ D） Ask about Mr. Green. （ A） The ideas of the composition are not good. （ B） The handwriting of the composition is not good. （ C） Some parts of the composition are not well written. （ D） The composition is not complete. （ A） She is a shop assistant

6、. （ B） She is a teacher. （ C） She is a nurse. （ D） She is a librarian. （ A） Because she was sick. （ B） Because she got up late. （ C） Because the traffic was very heavy. （ D） Because she took the wrong bus. （ A） 6 pills. （ B） 5 pills. （ C） 4 pills. （ D） 8 pills. Section C Directions: In this section

7、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 is for y

8、ou to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 10 Smile is a way of communication. Its even【 B1】 _than language in communication with others, especially with people who come from different countries. Maybe you have a language barrier(障碍 )in understanding each other, but a genuine smile will m

9、ake you【 B2】 _even become friends. Smile is also a way to【 B3】_pressure. When you feel nervous while taking a test, please smile and youll feel less nervous and more confident. When you【 B4】 _trouble, which is quite troublesome to solve, please smile and youll get a good way to help you out. When yo

10、u find life boring or when trouble in your life seems endless, please smile and youll feel life【 B5】 _and meaningful. 11 【 B1】 12 【 B2】 13 【 B3】 14 【 B4】 15 【 B5】 Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most a

11、ppropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 The mere fact_most people believe nuclear war would be mad does not mean that it will not occur. （ A） that （ B） which （ C） what （ D） whose 17 He gave her some beautiful roses _ her kindness. （ A） in control of （ B） in place of （

12、C） in return for （ D） in the name of 18 Next time I go there, I _ them about what has happened recently. （ A） ask （ B） shall ask （ C） asked （ D） asks 19 Shell go _ anything her husband says just for a quiet and peaceful life. （ A） along with （ B） at （ C） against （ D） along 20 The sad news broke her

13、_ and she has been in bad mood ever since. （ A） feelings （ B） head （ C） heart （ D） mind 21 The doctor advised that he _ smoking immediately. （ A） stops （ B） stopped （ C） stop （ D） will stop 22 _ is often more difficult to find trained men than to get financial support for scientific research. （ A） I

14、t （ B） That （ C） This （ D） What 23 Some people have nothing to eat, _ others eat too much. （ A） until （ B） unless （ C） while （ D） if 24 They took _ measures to prevent poisonous gases from escaping. （ A） fruitful （ B） beneficial （ C） sufficient （ D） effective 25 Radio is one of _ means of sending ne

15、ws and information. （ A） the most common （ B） the commonest （ C） more common （ D） common 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 He was tall enough(see)_over the heads of other people. 27

16、Frost occurs on low ground(frequent)_than in hills nearby. 28 They(live)_ in Holland for ten years since they emigrated(移民外国 )there. 29 The WTO, short for World Trade(Organize)_, is the only international body dealing with the rules of trade between nations. 30 Its(surprise)_that Shenzhen, a former

17、village, has become a large city in China within 30 years. 31 The international situation has been growing(increase)_difficult for the last few years. 32 When I was a child, I often(play)_football in the street. 33 If I(be)_you, I wouldnt worry about it. 34 Hotels should not only provide safe rooms

18、and(health)_food, but also be environment-friendly. 35 She rushed past the policeman,(hope)_he wouldnt ask what she had in her suitcase. 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

19、there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 35 In ancient times, the most important examinations were spoken, not written. In the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, testing usually included saying poetry aloud or giving speeches. In the European universities of th

20、e Middle Ages, students who were working for advanced degrees had to discuss questions in their field of study with people who had made a special study of the subject. This custom exists today as part of the process of testing candidates(考生 )for the doctors degree. Generally, however, modern examina

21、tions are written. The written examination, where all students are tested on the same questions, was probably not known until the nineteenth century. Perhaps it came into existence with the great increase in population and the development of modern industry around the 19th century. A room full of ca

22、ndidates for a state examination, timed exactly by electronic clocks and carefully watched over by managers, is like a group of workers at a car factory. Certainly, during examinations teachers and students are expected to act like machines. One type of test is sometimes called an objective test. It

23、 is intended to deal with facts, not personal judgments. To make up an objective test the teacher writes several questions, each of which has only one correct answer. Along with each question the teacher writes the correct answer and also three statements that look like answers to students who have

24、not learned the material properly. 36 From the passage, we know that in the Middle Ages _. （ A） written examinations were the most important ones （ B） the most important examinations were not written （ C） students took objective tests （ D） all the students were tested on the same question 37 The mai

25、n idea of Paragraph 3 is that _. （ A） the written examination was probably not known （ B） the population has increased rapidly （ C） there are only written exams today （ D） examinations are now written and timed 38 Modern industry must have developed _. （ A） before the Middle Ages （ B） in Greece or R

26、ome （ C） around the 19th century （ D） until the 19th century 39 It may be concluded that testing _. （ A） should test on opinions （ B） has changed since the Middle Ages （ C） should always be written （ D） is given only in factories 40 The passage is mainly about _. （ A） the history of examinations （ B

27、） industrial revolution （ C） objective test （ D） modern examination Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 40 The cuisine of Mexico can be dated back to 700 B.C., when the area was populated by Indians whose staple foo

28、d was corn. In the centuries to follow, the regions farmers developed other important crops as well, including beans and chilies. In 1519, the Spanish arrived. Though they turned Mexico into a colony, these Spanish also introduced important new foods like wheat, pork, beef and dairy products. Visiti

29、ng to an authentic(正宗的 )Mexican restaurant is a good way to discover the richness of Mexican cuisine. To begin, you may order some tasty appetizers like cheese quesadillas. For the next course, you cant miss a chicken chimichanga, which has a delicious, mild flavor. Another choice is a beef enchilad

30、a. Covered with spicy tomato sauce and topped with cheese, it will set your taste buds dancing. To complete your Mexican meal, try a scoop of fried ice cream. Besides cooling you down, it will leave you wondering how the cook managed to deep fry the ice cream without melting it. 41 _ is the best tit

31、le for this article. （ A） The Most Popular Dishes in Mexican Cuisine （ B） A Guide to Preparing Mexican Cuisine （ C） The Puzzling History of Mexican Cuisine （ D） An Introduction to Mexican Cuisine 42 In ancient times, _ was the most important food for Indians of the area that is now Mexico. （ A） chic

32、ken （ B） beef （ C） beans （ D） corn 43 During the 16th century, what happened in the area that is now Mexico? （ A） The native people lost their independence. （ B） The Spanish adopted the local cuisine. （ C） The farmers began to raise other crops. （ D） The Indians began to trade with Spain. 44 Accordi

33、ng to the passage, _ has a spicy flavor. （ A） chicken chimichanga （ B） cheese quesadillas （ C） beef enchilada （ D） beef 45 According to the passage, fried ice cream has NOT the function of _. （ A） cooling you down （ B） reminding you of how the cook managed to deep fry the ice cream without melting i

34、t （ C） setting your taste buds dancing （ D） symbolizing the completion of your Mexican meal 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

35、) on the blanks. 45 Useful Information about Beijing Climate and Clothing August is late-summer in Beijing, with an average temperature of 26.6 degrees Celsius. Light clothes and a suit for formal occasions would be appropriate. Currency and Exchange Major credit cards like Mastercard, American Expr

36、ess and Visa are accepted in most big shopping centers and hotels. Major currencies can be changed into Chinese yuan(RMB)at the airport, hotels or the Bank of China at a rate of about US$1.00 to RMB8.00. Time Difference China Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT. Electricity The local voltage is 200-240 vol

37、ts AC. Telecommunications Modern telecommunication facilities such as International Direct Dial, Internet access and fax are available in the hotels. Tipping(小费 ) Tipping is not expected by service attendants in China, except for some tour guides, hotel porters and housemaids. Useful Information abo

38、ut Beijing Climate and clothing: In August, wearing light clothes and a suit for【 R1】 _would be appropriate. Currency and exchange: Major currency can be changed into RMB at the airport, hotels and the【 R2】 _. Time Difference: China Time is【 R3】 _ahead of GMT. Telecommunications: International Direc

39、t Dial,【 R4】 _and fax are available in the hotels. Tipping: Some tour guides, hotel porters and【 R5】 _may expect tipping. 46 【 R1】 47 【 R2】 48 【 R3】 49 【 R4】 50 【 R5】 Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those given i

40、n Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 50 A hospital B registration office C emergency room D heart attack E occupation disease F physician G patient H diagnosis I prescription J injection K operation L massage M symptom N c

41、apsule O treatment P ward Q case R herbal medicine S pill T blood group 51 ( )症状 ( )病房 52 ( )诊断 ( )手术 53 ( )职业病 ( )挂号处 54 ( )草药 ( )按摩 55 ( )治疗 ( )处方 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) followi

42、ng them. 55 Bath Bath by bus See the splendor of Georgian Bath from an open-top bus. Buses depart every 10 minutes and operate on a hop on/hop off system, so you buy your ticket and are free to use the buses all day! You can buy your ticket on the bus, or at the bus or train station. Tickets cost 7.

43、5 for adults, 5.5 for senior citizens and students, and 3.0 for children. The Vaults Restaurant Open daily every evening from 6 p.m. with last orders taken at 10:30 p.m. It is also open for lunch on days when there is an afternoon performance at the theatre Royal. Sawclose, next to the Theatre Royal

44、.(01225)442265 Bath Antiques Market Every Wednesday 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Over 80 dealers make this the largest antiques market with the widest choice in the West Country. Guinea Lane, off Lansdown Road, Bath Tel: 0171 251 5353 or ,01225 337638 Sport and Leisure Center North Parade Road Tel(01225)4

45、62563 Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Facilities for swimming, badminton, bowls, table tennis, a sauna, solarium and recreation programmes. Telephone for details. Theatre Royal Much Ado About Nothing A comedy by William Shakespeare Dont miss this opportunity to see t

46、he Royal Shakespeare Company on tour! Box Office: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices: from 5 to 30. 56 How much do bus tickets for adults cost? _ 57 When are customers stopped ordering in the Vaults Restaurant in the evening? _ 58 Where is Bath Antiques Market located? It is locat

47、ed in Guinea Lane, _, Bath. 59 At what time is Sport and Leisure Center open? _ 60 Who is the author of Much Ado About Nothing? _ 61 Normally a well-mixed diet can supply the vitamins necessary for a healthy body. （ A）正常情况下如果饮食搭配合理，就可提供维持人体健康必需的各种维生素。 （ B）健康人体内的维 生素都是由一般的搭配合理的饮食提供的。 （ C）一般的搭配合理的饮食都可

48、保证对人体健康所需的各种维生素的供给。 （ D）一般的搭配合理的饮食和充足的维生素供应是维护身体健康必需的。 62 The teacher, rather than the students, is responsible for this matter. （ A）这位老师和学生们与这件事情都有关系。 （ B）应该为这件事负责任的是这位老师，而不是学生们。 （ C）这位老师和学生们应共同承担这件事情的责任。 （ D）与学生们相比，老 师们与这件事的关系更大。 63 We regret to inform you that there will be a delay in delivery of your order for our product. （ A）对于要延迟交付贵方订购产品一事，我们很遗憾。 （ B）对在交付贵方订购产品过程中出现的延误，我们表示遗憾。 （ C）我们很遗憾地告知您，在交付贵方订购的产品时会有延迟。 （ D）对于未能按照贵方指令生产产品一事，我方万分抱歉。 64 As early as in the development of agriculture, men discovered how to make alcoholic drinks from grapes and corn. （ A）在农业发展的早期，人类就找到了用葡萄和玉米酿酒的方法。 （ B）