[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷540及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 540及答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. There are 7 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 decid （ A） Tomorrow morn

2、ing. （ B） All right. （ C） He is not in. （ D） Thats OK. （ A） Yes. Heres the change. （ B） Exactly. （ C） No, thank you. （ D） Not at all. （ A） Its on the bed. （ B） My pleasure. （ C） Its mine. （ D） Very good. （ A） Not exactly. （ B） It is interesting. （ C） Not necessarily. （ D） Its boring. （ A） I cant hel

3、p you. （ B） I like eating fruit. （ C） I need some coffee. （ D） Thanks a lot. （ A） Id like to. （ B） I will. （ C） I am angry. （ D） I hate it. （ A） It is made of metal. （ B） It is very useful. （ C） I can understand it. （ D） Sorry. I dont know. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability

4、tO understand short dialogues There are 7 recorded dialogues in it After each dialogue， there is a recorded question Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken two times When you hear a questi （ A） She wore an unsafe seat belt. （ B） She drove too quickly. （ C） She was a careless driver. （ D） Sh

5、e didnt wear seat belt. （ A） He agrees with it. （ B） He disagrees with it. （ C） He doesnt care about it. （ D） He will think of it carefully. （ A） She likes them. （ B） She hates them. （ C） She wants to see them. （ D） She finds them interesting. （ A） She completely has no idea. （ B） She will think abo

6、ut something. （ C） She will do some social work. （ D） She will need some volunteers. （ A） Because he doesnt want it. （ B） Because he likes Linda. （ C） Because he is too old. （ D） Because he is a man. （ A） He missed it. （ B） It took off at 9:30. （ C） It was delayed. （ D） He wouldnt take it. （ A） This

7、 Friday. （ B） This Saturday. （ C） This Sunday. （ D） Next Monday. Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations There are 2 recorded conversations in it After each conversation there are some recorded questions Both the conversations and questions will b

8、e spoken two times W （ A） In a hospital. （ B） In a restaurant. （ C） In a hotel. （ D） In a bank. （ A） $120. （ B） $230. （ C） $320. （ D） $350. （ A） A secretary. （ B） A typist. （ C） A waitress. （ D） A tutor. （ A） In a restaurant. （ B） In a hotel. （ C） In a school. （ D） In a hospital. （ A） She likes her

9、job very much. （ B） She works in a hotel now. （ C） She minds working at night. （ D） She has a one-year-old daughter. Section D Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage The passage is printed in the test paper， but with some words or phrases missing The passage will be read

10、three times.During the second reading， you are required to put the missing 19 Body language refers to expressions and body movements. It is an important way of communication apart from【 B1】 _A smile and handshake show welcome. Nodding the head means agreement, while shaking it means disagreement.【 B

11、2】 _, because of some cultural differences, the same body movement may have different meanings in different cultures. For example, it is a good manner to【 B3】 _close to his friend for an Arab when they are talking, but for English people, they dont like to be close to one another.【 B4】_, we should r

12、emember that effective communication is about what we want to express. So,【 B5】 _use different means of communication together. 20 【 B1】 21 【 B2】 22 【 B3】 23 【 B4】 24 【 B5】 Section A Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appro

13、priate answer from the 4 choices marked A)，B)， C) and D) 25 Although he was badly injured, he_explain what had happened. （ A） might （ B） was able to （ C） could not （ D） could 26 I wish _ was involved in the accident was all right. （ A） anyone （ B） someone （ C） whoever （ D） who 27 Please speak Englis

14、h more slowly_I can understand you better. （ A） in case （ B） as if （ C） for that （ D） so that 28 I didnt expect he was so shocked by the news. I regret_him. （ A） to tell （ B） not telling （ C） not to tell （ D） telling 29 Tony hurt his arms while_basketball in todays class. （ A） he played （ B） playing

15、 （ C） play （ D） played 30 The music they are playing is not at all_my taste. （ A） for （ B） in （ C） with （ D） to 31 Smart phones are_the old ones in performance. （ A） inferior than （ B） superior to （ C） inferior to （ D） superior than 32 His mind was_on one thing:how to break record in the game. （ A）

16、concentrated （ B） described （ C） observed （ D） depended 33 The newspaper had_the public of the danger before the earthquake. （ A） explained （ B） warned （ C） prevented （ D） shown 34 Two of the children had to share one bed, but the other three had_ones. （ A） various （ B） unique （ C） lonely （ D） singl

17、e Section B Directions: There are also 5 incomplete statements here You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets 35 I have no(object)_to his staying in the classroom as long as he keeps quiet. 36 After making a speech about the school, Mr. White went on(show)_

18、 the visitors around it. 37 The room is very large and only a little room(take)_up by the new piano. 38 (Walk)_a long way, Robbins began to feel tired. 39 When and where to build the new factory(not decide)_so far. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or

19、unfinished statements, numbered 40 through 44. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. 39 A British study found that B vitamins could reduce brain shrinkage in older people with mild memory loss. It showed that B vitamins caused an average one-third reduction in bra

20、in shrinkage among adults who had trouble remembering. Retired Oxford University pharmacology(药理学 )professor David Smith was a leader of the study. He praised the use of the vitamins as simple and safe. He also said researchers do not yet know if B vitamins could prevent or slow Alzheimers disease(老

21、年痴呆症 ). Vitamins are important for good health. These complex organic substances help to carry out chemical changes within cells. If we do not get enough of the vitamins we need in our food, we are at risk of developing a number of diseases. Some shrinkage of the brain is thought to happen normally

22、as people grow older. Yet studies have shown a link between a larger shrinkage and Alzheimers disease. The Oxford researchers say about one in six people over age seventy has problems with mental operations. They say half of these people develop serious loss of mental ability, as in Alzheimers disea

23、se. Over time, the disease robs people of their memories. Finally, it takes away their ability to care for themselves. 40 According to the British study, B vitamins can help people who have troubles in_. （ A） studying （ B） remembering （ C） speaking （ D） moving 41 Professor David Smith said that the

24、effect of B vitamins on Alzheimers disease is_. （ A） positive （ B） negative （ C） decisive （ D） uncertain 42 According to the third paragraph, vitamins can help our cells to deal with_. （ A） organic substances （ B） chemical changes （ C） mental illnesses （ D） food risks 43 It is possible that as we gr

25、ow older, our brains will_. （ A） make no change （ B） shrink to some extent （ C） swell greatly （ D） disappear suddenly 44 According to the passage, how many people over seventy suffer serious loss of mental ability? （ A） One in five people. （ B） One in seventy people. （ C） One in six people. （ D） One

26、 in twelve people. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1 The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 45 through 47 44 The following is a poster. After reading it, you will find 3 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 45 to 47. For each question or statement there are 4

27、choices marked A), B), C)and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 45 How many times does a person get colds in a lifetime? （ A） About 200. （ B） About 20. （ C） About 100. （ D） About 1000. 46 If you want to

28、avoid catching a cold, you could_. （ A） sneeze toward your colleagues （ B） shake hands frequently （ C） wash hands frequently （ D） stay with your sick friends 47 Sneeze droplets could hang in the air for about_. （ A） 19.68 feet （ B） 20 minutes （ C） 100 MPH （ D） 3 hours Task 3 Directions: The followin

29、g is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table below (No. 48 through 52). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 47 Do you always understand the directions on a bottle of medicine? Do you know what is meant by “Take onl

30、y as directed“? Read the following directions and see if you understand them. “To reduce pain, take two pills with water, followed by one pill every eight hours, as required. For night-time and early morning relief take two pills at bedtime. Do not take more than six pills in twenty-four hours. For

31、children six to twelve years old, give half the amount. For children under six years old, ask your doctors advice. Reduce the amount if you suffer from sleeplessness after taking the medicine. During the first three months of pregnancy(妊娠 )drugs should be used under the close direction of doctors. D

32、rinking is advised to be forbidden. The medicine will keep for five years if stored in a dry place at a temperature not above 25C.“ Directions for Taking Medicine Directions: “Take only as directed“ often appears on a【 R1】 _ Amount: A 9-year-old child can take at most【 R2】 _pills in twenty-four hour

33、s. If you cant sleep after taking the medicine, you should【 R3】 _ Cautions: During taking the medicine, you are advised not to【 R4】 _ Storage: The medicine should be stored at a temperature【 R5】 _. 48 【 R1】 49 【 R2】 50 【 R3】 51 【 R4】 52 【 R5】 Task 4 Directions: The following is a passage. After read

34、ing 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 brackets of question NO. 53-57. 52 A-track and field J -road race B-cheer leader K-platform diving C-No. 1 seed L-marathon D-chief referee M-figure

35、 skating E-long jump N-water-skiing F hammer throw O-extreme sports G-semifinal P-underwater swimming H-balance beam Q-ice hockey I -handball field Examples： (A)田径运动 (F)链球 53 ( )半决赛 ( )平衡木 54 ( )啦啦队队长 ( )马拉松 55 ( )花样滑冰 ( )手球场 56 ( )跳台跳水 ( )潜泳 57 ( )冰球 ( )跳远 Task 5 Directions: The following is a pass

36、age. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 57 Quality Assurance at All Stages We recognize that the key to quality assurance is continuous alertness. That is why our systems are controlled centrally, and performance is linked

37、 directly to adherence to our systems. Quality is everybodys responsibility, and we encourage personal commitment to this. The quality standards of the Star(China)International Hotel and Entertainment Corporation are set and reviewed constantly by the Executive Management Team, as to ensure that eac

38、h and every outlet is achieving the corporate objectives with a total on-site catering(餐饮 )team commitment. All of our catering operations require careful quality control procedures and guidelines to ensure that health and safety practices are followed at each stage of the catering services. And str

39、ict rules and regulations have been made to achieve this goal. We will work out the menu according to seasonal availability. Also we consider the suggestions and feedback from the customers when planning menus. 58 Why are the systems controlled centrally? Because_is the key to quality assurance. 59

40、What is performance directly linked to? _to the systems. 60 Who constantly sets and reviews the quality standards of the corporation? The_. 61 What is the goal of the catering operations? To follow the_practices at each stage of the catering services. 62 What will be taken into consideration when th

41、e menu is made? Seasonal availability and_from the customers. 63 The company is on the verge of bankruptcy for the failure of the contract， and hundreds of jobs are at stake （ A）这家公司眼看无法按期履行合同，于是抛出了数百份重要的工作。 （ B）由于合同履行失败，这家公司濒临破产，数百名职员的工作危在旦夕。 （ C）为了报复合同失败带来的破产，这家公司推出了数百份关键的工作。 64 He who has never t

42、asted what is bitter and tough does not know what is sweet and smooth （ A）没有尝试过什么是苦涩艰难的人不会知道什么才是甜蜜顺利。 （ B）他不知道是否有人像他一样没有尝试过苦涩艰难和甜蜜顺利。 （ C）他是一个没有尝试过什么是苦和艰难，也不知道甜蜜顺利的人。 65 The government officer was giving a dinner only for a few people whom he wished especially to talk to （ A）一些人宴请了政府官员，这些人特别想跟他进行交谈。

43、 （ B）政府官员只宴请了几个人，因为他特别想和这些人谈谈。 （ C）一些人宴请了政府官员，他特别希望和这些人进行交谈。 66 Running can strengthen your heart and muscles， but conversely， it can also damage your knees and the bones in your feet （ A）跑步能收缩你的心脏和肌肉，但是很显然，也会锻炼膝盖和脚骨。 （ B） 跑步能锻炼你的心脏和肌肉，但是反过来说，也能锻炼膝盖和脚骨。 （ C）跑步能强健心脏和肌肉，但是反过来说，也会损害膝盖和脚骨。 67 I have rec

44、eived an e-card for Christmas from my brother to whom I have just finished mailing a card. I understand that sometimes it is easier and cheaper to send these things online. I have got my current job by applying online as well. Online schools now enable people to acquire college degrees without ever

45、stepping into a classroom or meeting other students or teachers. Online dating enables people to see each other regardless of the time and place. This kind of life is amazing. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. 68 This part is to tes

46、t your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a complaint letter based on the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the Translation/Composition Sheet. 写信日期： 5月 15日 写信人：李明 收信人：电脑公司负责人 内容：本人于 5月 10日购买贵公司电脑一台。但遗憾的是电脑于购买第二天系统崩溃，无法重启。我对此非常失望。现按照商场经理意见将

47、电脑寄回，请安排修理或换一台新电脑。 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 540答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. There are 7 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 decid

48、1 【听力原文】 When is our manager leaving for New York? 1 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题考查对 When引导的询问时间的特殊疑问句的回答。对于此类问句的回答，一般直接答出具体的时间即可；如果自己也不知道，可以回答Sorry， I dont know Sorry， I have no idea等。四个选项中只有 A)“明天上午 ”表示时间，为正确答案。 2 【听力原文】 Is there any particular requirement for your order? 2 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题考 查对 There be句型的一般疑问句的回答。对此类问题的回答，一般先用 Yes或 No作判断性回答，然后再根据句意作出相应答复。题目问：“你对订单有什么特殊要求吗 ?”C)“没有，谢谢 ”符合题意。 3 【听力原文】 Lily, where is my luggage? 3 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题考查对 Where引导的询问地点的特殊疑问句的回答。对这类问题的回答，一般直接答出具体地点即可。题目问： “Lily，我的行李在哪儿 ?”A)“在床上 ”，符合题意。 4 【听力原文】 Did you miss the meeting last night?