[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷532及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 532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） That blue shirt, please. （ B） No, you cant do anything for me. （ C） Yes, you can. （ D） I can do it by myself. （ A） Yes, it is. （ B） It s perfect. （ C） I dont like it. （ D） No, it isn t. （ A） Yes, there are a lot of girls. （ B） No, they aren t. （ C）

3、About 30 girls. （ D） About 30 boys. （ A） It s over there. （ B） Please give me your hand. （ C） OK, no problem. （ D） I can do it. （ A） She s my friend. （ B） She had lunch. （ C） She passed the entrance exam. （ D） She is a pretty girl. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to unders

4、tand 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） In a park. （ B） In a li

5、brary. （ C） At a cinema. （ D） At home. （ A） Doctor and husband. （ B） Shop assistant and customer. （ C） Librarian and student. （ D） Boss and secretary. （ A） To buy a new house. （ B） To buy an old house. （ C） Not to buy a house. （ D） To save money. （ A） Sunbathing. （ B） Having a bath. （ C） Watching th

6、e sunset. （ D） Swimming. （ A） Waiting for their fight. （ B） Waiting for a bus. （ C） Taking a taxi. （ D） Winning a game. 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

7、 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. 10 The word horsepower was first used two hundred years ago. James Watt had made the wor

8、ld s first【 B1】 used steam engine. He had no way of telling people【 B2】 how powerful it was, for at that time there were no units for measuring power. Watt decided to【 B3】 how much work one【 B4】 horse could do in one minute. He called that unit one horsepower. With this unit he could measure die wor

9、k his steam engine could do. He【 B5】 that a horse could lift a 3,300-pound weight 10 feet into me air in one minute. His engine could lift a 3, 300-pound weight 100 feet in one minute. Because his engine did ten times as much work as the horse, Watt called it a ten horsepower engine. 11 【 B1】 12 【 B

10、2】 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 appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 You should learn to take_of every opportunity to improve your

11、oral English. （ A） chance （ B） use （ C） action （ D） advantage 17 _ the project one month earlier, they decided to apply for an award to the government. （ A） Accomplished （ B） Accomplishing （ C） Being accomplished （ D） Having accomplished 18 People have_poverty and now they live happy lives. （ A） got

12、 tired of （ B） got up （ C） got hold of （ D） got rid of 19 The knowledge we gained in school is very important, _we will depend in the future. （ A） in which （ B） to which （ C） of which （ D） on which 20 I have no_on me. Can I pay you tomorrow? （ A） change （ B） cash （ C） coin （ D） currency 21 No sooner

13、_stepped out of the hall than it began to rain. （ A） had we . （ B） have we （ C） did we （ D） do we 22 Since we_the opening policy, we started our journey to happiness. （ A） adopted （ B） adjusted （ C） adapted （ D） attempted 23 She suggested at the meeting that we_cancel the original plan. （ A） should

14、（ B） could （ C） would （ D） must 24 The more attention you pay to your study,_the study will be. （ A） more easier （ B） the easier （ C） the more easier （ D） easier as 25 _the flood, the ship would have reached its destination on time. （ A） In case of （ B） Because of （ C） In spite of （ D） But for Secti

15、on 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 Give up smoking. Your (healthy)_ will improve soon. 27 Both of the twin brothers are capable of doing (technique) _work at present. 28 I want to rent a m

16、ore (comfort) _room. 29 Nothing can (do) _unless we are given more information about the situation. 30 People_(live) comfortably in the towns hardly feel the pleasure of living in the country. 31 The light is off. She may (sleep) _. 32 As a public relations officer, he is said (know) _some very infl

17、uential people. 33 The old couple are seen (take) _a walk in the park every day after supper. 34 We d better postpone (discuss) _it next week. 35 It is no much use my (buy) _laptop if you dont like it. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished st

18、atements, 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. 35 China lies mainly in the northern temperate zone under the influence of monsoon (季风 ). From September and October to March and April next year monsoon bl

19、ow from Siberia and the Mongolia Plateau into China and decrease in force as it goes southward, causing dry and cold winter in the country and a temperature difference of 40t between the north and south. The temperature in China is 5 to 18 lower than that in other countries on the same latitude in w

20、inter. Monsoon blows into China from the ocean in summer, bringing warm and wet currents , thus rain. Great differences in climate are found from region to region owing to China s extensive territory and complex topography(地形 ). The northern part of Heilongjiang Province in northeast China has no su

21、mmer, Hainan Island has a long summer but no winter; the Huaihe River valley features four clear seasons; the western part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is covered by snow all year round; the southern part of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau is spring-like all the year; and the northwestern inland region s

22、ees a great drop of temperature in the day. 36 Which of the following statements about monsoon is true? （ A） Monsoon makes the temperature 5 to 18 lower. （ B） Monsoon blowing from May to August brings rain. （ C） Monsoon goes from Siberia and the Mongolia Plateau. （ D） Monsoon causes dry and cold sum

23、mer in the country. 37 The word “current“ in the first paragraph most probably means “_“. （ A） a body of onward running water （ B） a tendency, movement, or course （ C） a mass of continuous moving gas （ D） a flow of electric charge 38 There is a great difference in climate from region to region in Ch

24、ina because_. （ A） China is so large in size and complicated in landform （ B） it s very hot in summer and extremely cold in winter （ C） the northern part has no summer and southern no winter （ D） China lies in temperate zone under the influence of monsoon 39 According to the passage, the southern pa

25、rt of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau_. （ A） has a long summer and short winter （ B） is hot in the day and cold in the night （ C） is cold in winter but hot in summer （ D） is neither very hot nor very cold 40 This passage most likely taken from_. （ A） a column in an evening newspaper （ B） an article from

26、a news magazine （ C） an advertisement from a booklet （ D） a section of a geographic book Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 40 Job letters and resumes must attract the attention of busy readers, who may spend only

27、60 seconds deciding whether to consider you further. This article gives you the tools to write a successful letter and resume. “ Successful,“ of course, means a letter and resume that will get you an interview. After that, your interpersonal skills will help you land the job. The letter and resume o

28、nly aim to get you to the next stepthe personal interview. Most job letters and resumes still get sent through the mail. However, a growing number of applicants(申请人 ) use the Internet to apply for jobs. For example, on-line services can place resumes into a bank used by hundreds, perhaps thousands,

29、of companies. The resumes will be scanned with the use of software, which searches for key words that reflect abilities needed for specific jobs and then sends selected resumes to companies. Whether you use on-line techniques like e-mail and resume services or stick with the traditional approach(方式

30、) the same basic writing principles apply. Your letter, no longer than one page, should be specific about the job you seek and your main selling points. The resumeone page or two at mostshould simply, specifically, and neatly highlight(强调 )your background. 41 A successful letter and resume will help

31、 you_. （ A） gain tools （ B） get an interview （ C） make decision （ D） become attractive 42 The underlined word “land“ in the first paragraph means “_“. （ A） obtain （ B） reach （ C） plan （ D） place 43 According to the passage the purpose of writing a job letter and resume is to_. （ A） show you interper

32、sonal skills （ B） get a chance of being interviewed （ C） attract the attention of busy readers （ D） let companies know about abilities 44 Most people still send their letters and resumes through_. （ A） e-mail （ B） the Internet （ C） the on-line service （ D） traditional mail 45 Which of the following

33、is TRUE according to the basic writing principles mentioned in this passage? （ A） The job letter should be longer than one page. （ B） The resume should be longer than two pages. （ C） The resume should be simple, specific and neat. （ D） The job letter should include the details of all the background.

34、 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. 45 Purple Cloud Mountain, whose name comes from the rainbows frequently ap

35、pear on top of the mountain that gives the range a purple color. Hikers can climb up to the peaks, the tallest of which is 900 meters above sea level, while swimmers will be able to enjoy the 30 green pools on the range. During the warmer months, when the mean temperature is between 22 -26 degrees C

36、elsius, come here to swim, hike, fish, camp, barbecue, built campfires, pick wild fruit and, of course, dance and sing under the sky. Yellow Stone Village, York Town, Connecticut (493 -3453) Getting there: There are a lot of double-deck buses to the mountain every day. Or you can go there by Tourist

37、 Train. The name of Purple Cloud Mountain comes from the purple color brought by【 R1】_frequently appear on top of it. The tallest of the Purple Cloud Mountains is【 R2】 _above sea level. There are thirty【 R3】 _on the mountain. This mountain is located in the state of【 R4】 _. Tourists can go to the mo

38、untain either by bus or by【 R5】 _. 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 in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brac

39、kets of question NO. 51-55. 50 Aassistantship Bonline enrollment CFaculty and Staff DGrading System Ecredit FTuition and Fees GGrade Point Average HFinancial Aid IBachelors Degree JAcademic advisor Kwithdrawal Lcampus MCourse Description Nincomplete ODistance Learning PAcademic Adviser 51 ( )校园 ( )学

40、杂费 52 ( )网上入学注册 ( )课程 53 ( )学士学位 ( )远程教育 54 ( )平均分 ( )课程简介 55 ( )学术警告 ( )学分 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. 55 Dear Sirs, We welcome your enquiry of April and thank you for

41、 your interest in our hats and caps. As you may be well aware, we are a state-run corporation handling this line of business for many years. So we are in the good position to serve our customers with the most reliable quality of the line you suggested. We can make products according to the given des

42、ign and produce the designed goods in large quantities. We are enclosing our illustrated catalogue giving the details you ask for. Also under separate cover we are sending you a full range of samples. When you have a chance to examine them, we feel confident that you will agree that the quality of m

43、aterial used and the high standard of workmanship will appeal to the most selective buyers. We hope the catalogue and samples will reach you in good time and look forward to your order. Yours sincerely, xxx 56 What is the letter about? The order of_. 57 What kind of company is this corporation? A_.

44、58 What did this corporation send except samples? 59 What will appeal to the most selective buyers? The_ of material used and the high standard of the workmanship. 60 What information does the catalogue give? _of the products they ask for. 61 The doctor， not wishing to alarm her， did not tell her ho

45、w serious her condition was （ A）这位医生不顾她的警告，没有认真地告诉她的实况。 （ B）这位医生不希望她惊慌，没有把她的严重病情告诉她。 （ C）为了不让她惊慌，这位医生没有把她的严重病情告诉她。 （ D）为了不让她惊慌，这位医生没有认真地告诉她实况。 62 I gave my youth to the sea and I came home and gave my wife my old age （ A）我把青春献给了海洋，等我回家见到妻子的时候已经是白发苍苍了。 （ B）我把青春扔到大海里去了，之后我才娶了妻子直到中年。 （ C）我把青春献给了海洋，等我回家

46、献给妻子的便只有迟暮之年了。 （ D）我一生在海上拼搏，到了晚年退休与妻子儿女团聚。 63 They said interest shall be divided into 5 parts and distributed as follows （ A）他们曾说过利益将分为 5份并马上兑现。 （ B）该项利息可分为 s份并马上兑现。 （ C）他们曾说过利息将分成 5份并按下述方法分配。 （ D）该项利息可分为 5份并按下述方法分配。 64 If thats the case， could you please be big enough to say you are sorry? （ A）如果事

47、实如此，请你大大方方地去说声抱歉好吗 ? （ B）在那个案子上，你能大度一点去说声对不起吗 ? （ C）如果事实就是那样，你能大度一点去说声对不起吗 ? （ D）如果事实如此，你能大大方方地去说声抱歉吗 ? 65 Xiamen is well-known as “Hawaii in the East“ with colorful view and rich folk culture. It has attracted many tourists from around the world. Since the 1990s, tourism(旅游 ?) in Xiamen has gained

48、an unexpected development , with a great number of visitors each year coming to enjoy the variety and beauty that this sea-side resort(?地 ) offer. 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

49、according to the following information. 66 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter according to the information given in Chinese below. Remember to write the letter on the Translation/ Composition Sheet. 十一期间 (National Holiday)，你的同学晓璐邀请你到他家乡做客。你受到了他们一家人的热情款待，并且参观了很多漂亮的名胜古迹。请写一封感谢信给你的同学，主要包括如下内容： 1感谢同学的热情邀请； 2