[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷579及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 579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） I usually pra

2、ctice my oral English. （ B） I like my English teacher. （ C） It has been a long time. （ D） I dont like dancing. （ A） No, I cant help you. （ B） Yes, here you are. （ C） Sorry, Im a stranger here. （ D） Id like to go there. （ A） I dont like taking a taxi. （ B） Its difficult to park here. （ C） I came by b

3、us. （ D） I agree with you. （ A） He always goes to work on time. （ B） He has got a bad cold. （ C） Thats Mr. Green. （ D） He is driving a car. （ A） Yes, its my dress. （ B） She is a scientist. （ C） Certainly, here you are. （ D） You are welcome. （ A） One and a half hours. （ B） At one oclock. （ C） One mil

4、e. （ D） One hundred dollars. （ A） He likes Beijing very much. （ B） It will cost him 300 dollars. （ C） Its better to go by train. （ D） About 12 hours. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability tO understand short dialogues There are 7 recorded dialogues in it After each dialogue， the

5、re is a recorded question Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken two times When you hear a questi （ A） She ran the red light. （ B） She drove too quickly. （ C） She was a careless driver. （ D） She didnt wear seat belt. （ A） He agrees with it. （ B） He disagrees with it. （ C） He doesnt care abo

6、ut 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 go camping. （ C） She will do some social work. （ D） She will need some volunteers. （ A） He doesnt want it.

7、（ B） He likes Linda. （ C） He is too old. （ D） 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） Next Saturday. （ B） This Saturday. （ C） Next Month. （ D） Next Monday. Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand sh

8、ort conversations There are 2 recorded conversations in it After each conversation there are some recorded questions Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times W （ A） He messed things up. （ B） He had a quarrel with others. （ C） He was late for work. （ D） He made great mistakes. （

9、A） He is interesting. （ B） He is kind. （ C） He is strict. （ D） He is bad-tempered. （ A） To change a job. （ B） To buy a car. （ C） To buy a motorcycle. （ D） To change a department. （ A） Colleagues. （ B） Schoolmates. （ C） Teacher and student. （ D） Doctor and patient. （ A） In a hospital. （ B） In a schoo

10、l. （ C） In an agency. （ D） In a hotel. 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 three times.During the second reading， you are required to put the missing 19

11、There are several ways in which American dining customs are different from those in other parts of the world. A guest invited to dinner is【 B1】 _to arrive on time. The use of the fork and knife is often different. The fork is used mostly in the left hand. It【 B2】 _the food without the help from the

12、knife, which is generally used only to cut meat or potatoes, and is placed to the right of the plate when【 B3】 _And while in many places the napkin is put around the neck, here it is put【 B4】 _Finally, when Americans eat certain foods, they use their fingers. For example, at【 B5】_they eat chicken, p

13、izza and so on with their hands only. 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 appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A)，B)， C) and D) 25 John_ $ 60 for this bike, but

14、I thought it was a little expensive. （ A） took （ B） offered （ C） spent （ D） cost 26 You must explain to us how they succeeded_doing the experiment. （ A） for （ B） at （ C） in （ D） to 27 Their happy voices showed that they were having a_talk. （ A） noisy （ B） serious （ C） long （ D） friendly 28 Mr. Hall

15、understands that_math is easy for him, it is not easy for the students. （ A） though （ B） because （ C） if （ D） when 29 The silence of the library_only by the sound of pages being turned over. （ A） has broken （ B） was broken （ C） broke （ D） breaks 30 Perhaps we need to clear up these books to make_for

16、 our new students. （ A） place （ B） area （ C） blank （ D） room 31 Was it because it snowed last night_you didnt come? （ A） when （ B） that （ C） so （ D） what 32 I demand that one of them_there at once. （ A） could go （ B） goes （ C） must go （ D） go 33 Our plane_off from New York at 6:00 yesterday evening.

17、 （ A） took （ B） put （ C） flew （ D） left 34 If youre going to the airport by car, could you give me a_? （ A） lift （ B） seat （ C） drive （ D） race 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 Th

18、e librarian wants all the books(borrow)_to be returned before the end of this month. 36 This company brings about 30 million yuan in economic benefits(annual)_. 37 In the mountain areas, people are still struggling against lots of(difficult)_. 38 I meant(buy)_an evening paper for my dad but I didnt

19、see anyone selling them. 39 Today many people are paying more attention to(reduce)_stress in their lives. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 40 through 44. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B

20、, 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 brain shrinkage among adults who had trouble in remembering. Retired Oxford University pharmacology(药理学 )profess

21、or 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(老年痴呆症 ). Vitamins are important for good health. These complex organic substances help to carry out chemica

22、l 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 as people grow older. Yet studies have shown a link between a larger shrinkage and Alzheimers disease. The

23、 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 disease. Over time, the disease robs people of their memories. Finally, it takes away their ability to care for

24、 themselves. 40 According to the British study, B vitamins can help people who have trouble in_. （ A） studying （ B） remembering （ C） speaking （ D） moving 41 Professor David Smith said that the effect of B vitamins on Alzheimers disease is_. （ A） positive （ B） negative （ C） decisive （ D） uncertain 42

25、 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 grow older, our brains will_. （ A） make no change （ B） shrink to some extent （ C） develop greatly （ D） disapp

26、ear 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 in twelve people. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1 The 5 questions or unfinished state

27、ments are numbered 45 through 47 44 45 What is Learn It Systems? （ A） It is a company founded and operated by education professionals. （ B） It is a lecture given by education professionals. （ C） It is a study team guided by education professionals. （ D） It is a TV Show hosted by education profession

28、als. 46 Learn It team members will receive_. （ A） unpaid training （ B） challenged curriculum （ C） instructional stipend （ D） a reliable management team 47 If you want to get more information, you can_. （ A） visit （ B） dial(800)672-0420 （ C） submit your resume to （ D） contact Nicole Phillips by Fac

29、ebook Task 3 Directions: The following 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 Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon. We hope that your visit here

30、 will be a pleasant one. Today I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws. The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy wine in this country if you are under 18 years of age. Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please dont make unnecessary noise, particularly a

31、t night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet. Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful. The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. My next point is about rubbish. It isnt lawful to drop rubbish in the street. When you have something to throw away, please pu

32、t it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a dustbin. Finally, as regards smoking, it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under 16 years of age. Id like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact the local police, who wil

33、l be pleased to help you. Now, are there any questions? A Few Pieces of Advice The laws to follow: laws on【 R1】 _, noise, traffic, rubbish and smoking Allowing and forbidding: not allowed to buy wine but can buy cigarettes or tobacco if he is between【 R2】 _years old Keep quiet: do not make a noise e

34、specially【 R3】 _ Traffic: moves on the【 R4】 _of the road Rubbish-throwing: put the rubbish in your【 R5】 _and take it home or throw it into a rubbish box 48 【 R1】 49 【 R2】 50 【 R3】 51 【 R4】 52 【 R5】 Task 4 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to find the items eq

35、uivalent 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-Snow Showers Early J -Lightening B-AM Clouds K-Air Pressure C-Heavy Rain L-Rainfall D-Mostly Clear M-Freezing Point E-Light Snow Shower N-Low Pressure F-Pa

36、rtly Cloudy O-Violent Storm G-Wind Speed P-Sandstorm H-Highest Temperature Q-PM Rain/Wind I -Snow and Fog Examples： (A)早间阵雪 (B)上午多云 53 ( )雾夹雪 ( )局部多云 54 ( )大雨 ( )下午小雨时有风 55 ( )大部晴朗 ( )暴风雨 56 ( )气压 ( )闪电 57 ( )风速 ( )冰点 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you shoul

37、d give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 57 Dear Sir/Madam, In response to your advertisement in yesterdays Time Educational Supplement, I would like to apply for the job of teaching English. I enclose a copy of my resume, a letter of recommendation from my curre

38、nt employer and copies of relevant certificates. As you will see from my resume, I have been teaching English to groups of adults of mixed nationalities in the past two years. I have taught students at all levels and I am experienced in preparing students for external exams. Though I have no experie

39、nce of teaching children, I am sure that I would be able to adapt my understanding of teaching adults appropriately for children and quickly develop the relevant skills. I have always been able to learn new skills quite easily and I enjoy the challenge that each new experience represents. I feel cer

40、tain that I could use my skills in ways that could benefit your organization. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require my further information. Yours faithfully, Peter Garner 58 What position does the author would like to apply for? The author would like to apply for the job of_. 59 What e

41、lse does the author send to the employer besides his resume and recommendation letter? He sends copies of_too. 60 What kind of students has the author once taught? He has taught the students_. 61 What experience does the author not have? The author does not have the experience of_. 62 According to t

42、he passage, what does the author enjoy from the new experience? He enjoys_that the new experience represents. 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

43、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 tasted 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 gave a dinner only for a few people whom he wished especial

44、ly 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。 （ B）这位政府官员只宴请了几个他特别想与之交谈的人。 （ 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

45、强健心脏和肌肉，但是反过来说，也会损害膝盖和脚骨。 67 Safety Precautions(预防措施 )of TV Monitor (1)Unplug(拔去插头 )the monitor if you are not going to use it for a period of time. (2)Unplug the monitor before cleaning. Wiping the screen with a dry cloth is okay when the power is off. However, never use alcohol. (3)If the monitor

46、does not operate normally when you have followed the instructions, consult a service technician. (4)The back cover should be removed only by qualified service personnel. (5)Keep the monitor out of direct light and away from heat. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your a

47、bility to do practical writing. 68 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the Translation/Composition Sheet. 假定你叫王英，是一所学校的校长。有专家答应来你学校以 “如何找到理想的工作 ”为题作一场演讲，时

48、间为 12月 28日下午 2： 00到 4： 00。请写信询问相关事宜。 内容应包括以下几点： 1确认演讲的时间、地点以及题目； 2询问对方是否有特别的要求，若有，请告知； 3表达对对方的热切盼望。 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 579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 1 【听力原文】 What do you like to do in your spare time? 1 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题考查对于询问爱好的特殊疑问句的回答。题目问： “你在业余时间喜欢做什么 ?”A)“我通常会练习英语口语 ”比较合理。 2 【听力原文】 Excuse m