[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷57及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 57 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） Hold on, please. （ B） No, I dont know you. （ C） Yes, I am the person. （ D） Who are you? （ A） Sorry, I am a stranger, too. （ B） I dont need a shirt. （ C） $9.99. （ D） I have no money. （ A） Not at all. （ B） Its my pleasure. （ C） No problem. （ D） Thank

3、you very much. （ A） Nothing for me. （ B） I am coming. （ C） No, I dont. （ D） You are welcome. （ A） It is not too expensive. （ B） It is still early. （ C） You are so kind. （ D） Go straight ahead. （ A） Hold on, please. （ B） No, I dont know you. （ C） Yes, I am the person. （ D） Who are you? （ A） Sorry, I

4、am a stranger, too. （ B） I dont need a shirt. （ C） $9.99. （ D） I have no money. （ A） Not at all. （ B） Its my pleasure. （ C） No problem. （ D） Thank you very much. （ A） Nothing for me. （ B） I am coming. （ C） No, I dont. （ D） You are welcome. （ A） It is not too expensive. （ B） It is still early. （ C） Y

5、ou are so kind. （ D） Go straight ahead. 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 a recorded question. The dialogues and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, y

6、ou should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） 6:15. （ B） 6:20. （ C） 6:25. （ D） 6:30. （ A） He doesnt have the dictionary now. （ B） He borrowed a dictionary from Bob. （ C） He bought a dictionary. （ D） He lost his dictionary. （ A） Monday. （ B） Thursday. （ C） Satur

7、day. （ D） Tuesday. （ A） In a bank. （ B） In an office. （ C） In the hospital. （ D） In the restaurant. （ A） The woman doesnt let the man smoke. （ B） The woman hates the man to smoke. （ C） The man is allowed to smoke outside. （ D） The man doesnt like smoking. （ A） 6:15. （ B） 6:20. （ C） 6:25. （ D） 6:30.

8、（ A） He doesnt have the dictionary now. （ B） He borrowed a dictionary from Bob. （ C） He bought a dictionary. （ D） He lost his dictionary. （ A） Monday. （ B） Thursday. （ C） Saturday. （ D） Tuesday. （ A） In a bank. （ B） In an office. （ C） In the hospital. （ D） In the restaurant. （ A） The woman doesnt le

9、t the man smoke. （ B） The woman hates the man to smoke. （ C） The man is allowed to smoke outside. （ D） The man doesnt like smoking. 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. Durin

10、g 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. 21 In the past, the railroad provided the fastest and most efficient kind of

11、 transport. At the present time, trains are still (11) ; but they have serious competitors (竞争者 ) in the car, bus and airplane. Now people have their (12) of several kinds of public v 26 In the past, the railroad provided the fastest and most efficient kind of transport. At the present time, trains

12、are still【 11】 ; but they have serious competitors(竞争者 ) in the car, bus and airplane. Now people have their【 12】 of several kinds of public vehicles that almost always leave and arrive【 13】 . Trains provide safe, comfortable and【 14】 inexpensive means of transport. What will happen in the future? W

13、ill it be possible to leave New York when one【 15】 and arrive in Pairs in time for breakfast? 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. 3

14、1 The nurse was pleased to find that the kids were all in high _. （ A） spirits （ B） minds （ C） power （ D） energy 32 Susan is now in a famous university in the South _ in history. （ A） taking （ B） studying （ C） majoring （ D） dealing 33 It never _ to Mr. Mike that sometimes he should listen to others.

15、 （ A） happens （ B） thinks （ C） reminds （ D） occurs 34 Concentrating on her writing, Mary was not _ of what had happened around the house. （ A） sensitive （ B） aware of （ C） thoughtful （ D） conscious 35 The old lady offered a $50 _ to the kids who had helped to find her cat. （ A） reward （ B） prize （ C

16、） award （ D） praise 36 Tom is suffering greatly from his tooth-ache. He _ a dentist last week. （ A） was to see （ B） saw （ C） should see （ D） should have seen 37 The mother dressed the baby as quickly as she could for fear he _ cold. （ A） should catch （ B） caught （ C） should have caught （ D） would ha

17、ve caught 38 The opening ceremony of the exhibition began at 9:00 _ we expected. （ A） such as （ B） as for （ C） just as （ D） as if 39 _ into a film, the book by a foreigner becomes more popular among Chinese people. （ A） Being made （ B） Having been made （ C） Having made （ D） Making 40 Well-known _ hi

18、s new book does sell well. （ A） as he is （ B） as is he （ C） that he is （ D） he is so 41 The nurse was pleased to find that the kids were all in high _. （ A） spirits （ B） minds （ C） power （ D） energy Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the

19、 proper form of the word given in the brackets. 42 Professor Smith, Im (extreme) _ sorry for being late. Please forgive me. 43 George was very (help) _, we could not do the job without him. 44 The children (tell) _ many times not to go near the lake. 45 The research team never gave up (try) _ althou

20、gh they had failed several times. 46 We must see the boss before he makes the final (decide) _. 47 The number of private cars in our town has kept (grow) _ all these years. 48 Im pleased to find that their (friend)_ attitude towards us hasnt changed. 49 I realized that it was a mistake (let) _ the g

21、irl go there by herself. 50 Before we arrived at the village, the medical team (start) _ their work. 51 This is the most wonderful film I (see) _. 52 Professor Smith, Im (extreme)_ sorry for being late. Please forgive me. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questi

22、ons 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. 53 Bob and Annie had not known each other long before they became eager to get married: Bob because he wanted Annie and she ( though she

23、 was fond of Bob in her own way) because she could at least lead a life away from her family. When Mrs. Thompson sugges 53 Annie wanted to get married because she _. （ A） had known Bob for a long time （ B） wanted to leave home （ C） was madly in love with Bob （ D） had led a lonely life 54 Mrs. Thomps

24、on suggested that Bob and Annie should _. （ A） get married and move to Dover （ B） buy a house of their own （ C） buy some good furniture （ D） live at her house for a time 55 What Annie had hoped for from married life was to _. （ A） escape from her working-class background （ B） have a husband and home

25、 of her own （ C） spend all day running her home efficiently （ D） be able to give up work 56 Annie thought Bob was _. （ A） too good for her （ B） poor, only good for any working-class girl （ C） kind and easy-going （ D） good at saving 57 Annie found her father-in-law annoying because he _. （ A） kept gi

26、ving her unwanted presents （ B） rarely talked to her and Bob （ C） sat when she was cleaning （ D） never said what time he was getting up 58 Bob and Annie had not known each other long before they became eager to get married: Bob because he wanted Annie and she (though she was fond of Bob in her own w

27、ay) because she could at least lead a life away from her family. When Mrs. Thompson suggested that they marry and live with her in Dover Street until they could get a house of their own, Annie hesitated. Her idea of marriage had been something which brought her a husband and an orderly, well-furnish

28、ed home all at once. But she soon saw the advantages of this arrangement. She would, first of all, escape from her present life into a house which was quiet and efficiently run, not like her own; and she would be able to go on working so that she and Bob could save up all money more quickly for thei

29、r own house. She would also get Bob, a good enough husband for any working-class girl: good-natured and ready to be bent to her way whenever it was necessary for her ends. Things went well until her mother-in-laws death, when Annie had to give up her job and was at home all day. Her father-in-law be

30、came just a silent figure in the house and al though Bob became used to him, Annie began to find the old mans constant presence in the house a source of growing annoyance. “He gets on my nerves, Bob“, she said one night when they were alone. “Just sitting there all day and I have to clean up around

31、him. And he hardly says a word from getting up in the morning to going to bed“. “Well, I suppose he has the right to do as he likes“, Bob said mildly. “Its his house not ours. Were the lodgers(寄宿者 ).“ But to Annie, now looking after the house as if it were her own, it was beginning to seem the other

32、 way about. 58 Annie wanted to get married because she _. （ A） had known Bob for a long time （ B） wanted to leave home （ C） was madly in love with Bob （ D） had led a lonely life 59 Mrs. Thompson suggested that Bob and Annie should _. （ A） get married and move to Dover （ B） buy a house of their own （

33、 C） buy some good furniture （ D） live at her house for a time 60 What Annie had hoped for from married life was to _. （ A） escape from her working-class background （ B） have a husband and home of her own （ C） spend all day running her home efficiently （ D） be able to give up work 61 Annie thought Bo

34、b was _. （ A） too good for her （ B） poor, only good for any working-class girl （ C） kind and easy-going （ D） good at saving 62 Annie found her father-in-law annoying because he _. （ A） kept giving her unwanted presents （ B） rarely talked to her and Bob （ C） sat when she was cleaning （ D） never said

35、what time he was getting up Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 63 Employment letters are used to apply for a job, request a reference or letter of recommendation, accept or refuse a position, acknowledge the help o

36、f others in your job search, and re sign from a position you currently hold. Throughout your career you 63 According to the passage, employment letters include the following forms except _. （ A） letters refusing a position （ B） letters of resignation （ C） letters of inquiry （ D） letters of applicati

37、on 64 When you write a letter of application, _ may be included. （ A） your friend （ B） a position advertised （ C） introduction of your job （ D） introduction of yourself 65 _ are suitable to write a letter of recommendation for you to your prospective employer. （ A） Your former colleagues （ B） People

38、 with knowledge and skills （ C） Your family members （ D） Your customers 66 When should you write a letter of acknowledgement? （ A） After you are employed by the company. （ B） Before you begin to work. （ C） After an interview. （ D） Before an interview. 67 When you want to leave your present job, you

39、should write a letter _. （ A） refusing a job offer （ B） requesting references （ C） of application （ D） of resignation 68 Employment letters are used to apply for a job, request a reference or letter of recommendation, accept or refuse a position, acknowledge the help of others in your job search, an

40、d re sign from a position you currently hold. Throughout your career you will need to write one or more of these letters. Knowing how to compose effective employment letters can help you compete successfully in the job search. Employment letters include the following: 1. Letters of application. You

41、have seen a position advertised, had a friend pass on a recommendation, or located a possible job opportunity yourself. A letter of application introduces you to the prospective employer and is usually accompanied by a resume. 2. Letters requesting references or recommendations. You are asking peopl

42、e who know you well and have knowledge of your skills and experience to act as a reference or write a letter of recommendation to a prospective employer. 3. Letter of acknowledgement. These letters are used to follow up an interview, thanking the interviewer for the time given you. You can emphasize

43、 your qualifications for the job in this letter. 4. Letters accepting or refusing a job offer. 5. Thank-you letters. You are acknowledging the help each person gave you in your efforts to secure the job. 6. A letter of resignation. You want to leave your current position under the best circum stance

44、s possible. 68 According to the passage, employment letters include the following forms except _. （ A） letters refusing a position （ B） letters of resignation （ C） letters of inquiry （ D） letters of application 69 When you write a letter of application, _ may be included. （ A） your friend （ B） a pos

45、ition advertised （ C） introduction of your job （ D） introduction of yourself 70 _ are suitable to write a letter of recommendation for you to your prospective employer. （ A） Your former colleagues （ B） People with knowledge and skills （ C） Your family members （ D） Your customers 71 When should you w

46、rite a letter of acknowledgement? （ A） After you are employed by the company. （ B） Before you begin to work. （ C） After an interview. （ D） Before an interview. 72 When you want to leave your present job, you should write a letter _. （ A） refusing a job offer （ B） requesting references （ C） of applic

47、ation （ D） of resignation 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. 73 Miracle of the Forest When you walk into a Nat

48、ional Forest, you really believe you are the first person who has ever been here. Funny thing is, you are not. These forests have been used for over a hundred years. From this t 78 Miracle of the Forest When you walk into a National Forest, you really believe you are the first person who has ever be

49、en here. Funny thing is, you are not. These forests have been used for over a hundred years. From this timber stand, settlers used wood to build their homes. And ties were cut for the railroad. Hard to believe, isnt it? But thats the Miracle of the Forest. With careful management these forests have renewed themselves, year after year, pr