[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷64及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 64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 ans

2、wer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Its my pleasure. （ B） Thank you. （ C） No, you dont need to thank me. （ D） Its not necessary. （ A） Yes, I like it. （ B） No, Im sleepy. （ C） Ive read it before. （ D） Thanks a lot. （ A） Thatll be great. （ B） I will. （ C） Bus No. 2. （ D） Thats OK. （ A） 2

3、0 years ago. （ B） Im 20 years old. （ C） It doesnt matter. （ D） When I am twenty. （ A） I didnt know why. （ B） I will do my best. （ C） My car broke down on the highway. （ D） I had a wonderful time. （ A） Its my pleasure. （ B） Thank you. （ C） No, you dont need to thank me. （ D） Its not necessary. （ A） Y

4、es, I like it. （ B） No, Im sleepy. （ C） Ive read it before. （ D） Thanks a lot. （ A） Thatll be great. （ B） I will. （ C） Bus No. 2. （ D） Thats OK. （ A） 20 years ago. （ B） Im 20 years old. （ C） It doesnt matter. （ D） When I am twenty. （ A） I didnt know why. （ B） I will do my best. （ C） My car broke dow

5、n on the highway. （ D） I had a wonderful time. 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 ques

6、tion, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Director. （ B） Teacher. （ C） Father. （ D） Student. （ A） 7: 05. （ B） 7: 20. （ C） 7: 15. （ D） 7: 10. （ A） The man is quiet. （ B） The man is proud. （ C） The man is in a hurry. （ D） The man is talkative. （ A） To

7、the shops. （ B） Home. （ C） To her friends house. （ D） To school. （ A） He doesnt like Li. （ B） He has to take care of her daughter. （ C） He will see a doctor. （ D） He is ill. （ A） Director. （ B） Teacher. （ C） Father. （ D） Student. （ A） 7:05. （ B） 7:20. （ C） 7:15. （ D） 7:10. （ A） The man is quiet. （ B

8、） The man is proud. （ C） The man is in a hurry. （ D） The man is talkative. （ A） To the shops. （ B） Home. （ C） To her friends house. （ D） To school. （ A） He doesnt like Li. （ B） He has to take care of her daughter. （ C） He will see a doctor. （ D） He is ill. Section C Directions: In this section you w

9、ill 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 you to

10、 check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 21 Pollution has become a serious problem in almost all the big cities of the world. City people are becoming more and more worried about how they can (11) pollution. They are also concerned about whether the government is doing enough to (12) the e 2

11、6 Pollution has become a serious problem in almost all the big cities of the world. City people are becoming more and more worried about how they can【 11】 pollution. They are also concerned about whether the government is doing enough to【 12】 the environment. However, people in Ireland dont have the

12、se worries. They are sure that they have found the【 13】 the problem. They use windmills. These windmills can create power without【 14】 pollution. This method is so successful that other countries are【 15】 doing the same. Why not? What works for Ireland can work for any other country. Section A Direc

13、tions: 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. 31 She has _ to our views. （ A） given out （ B） given in （ C） given away （ D） given up 32 I didn t know what to

14、 do but then an idea suddenly _ to me. （ A） took place （ B） occurred （ C） happened （ D） went 33 Even after he _ as the most valuable employee, he could not gather enough courage to ask his boss for a raise. （ A） will be named （ B） had been named （ C） is named （ D） has been named 34 The whole path _

15、electricity travels is known as a circuit. （ A） which （ B） along which （ C） along with （ D） in that 35 Teenagers shouldn t be _ from school although they don t do well in studies. （ A） disappeared （ B） gone （ C） removed （ D） beaten 36 What she suggested at the meeting was that we _ cancel the origin

16、al plan. （ A） should （ B） could （ C） would （ D） must 37 My uncle, as well as his three children, _ the competition. （ A） have joined （ B） have joined in （ C） has joined in （ D） has been joined in 38 The electronic shaver _ before it can be used. （ A） needs repairing （ B） requires to be repairing （ C

17、） should be in repair （ D） has to be repairable 39 In the eighteenth century, writers _ hours in coffee houses, discussing the news of the day. （ A） used to spending （ B） would be spending （ C） used to spend （ D） were used to spend 40 Hardly _ he entered the classroom when the rain began to fall in

18、big drops. （ A） he has （ B） has he （ C） he had （ D） had he 41 She has _ to our views. （ A） given out （ B） given in （ C） given away （ D） given up 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. 42 I w

19、ant to get something (read)_ during the vacation. 43 In some ways these schools are (differ) _ from Chinese middle schools. 44 By the end of last year the students (learn) _ nine subjects. 45 The police were warned to be more careful when making their (investigate) _. 46 I suggested that he (refuse)

20、 _ the offer proposed by that company. 47 It s midnight. It s high time you (return) _. 48 She prefers watching TV to (read)_ books. 49 If we don t start out now, we must risk (miss) _ the train. 50 This problem needs (discuss) _ further. 51 Investigators agreed that passengers on the airliner must

21、(die) _ at the very moment of the crash. 52 I want to get something (read)_ during the vacation. 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 there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and

22、D. You should make the correct choice. 53 Foreign investment is expanding rapidly all over the world. Most of the foreign companies who have invested in the U. S. are Japanese and European. An example of the Japanese company in the U. S. is Toyota Motor Company, which produces cars. An example 53 Wh

23、at is the main topic of this passage? （ A） Foreign investment in China. （ B） Foreign investment in the U. S. （ C） Foreign investment all over the world. （ D） How to invest in other countries. 54 Which Japanese company has invested in the U. S. ? （ A） The Nestle Company. （ B） Many American companies.

24、 （ C） The Toyota Motor Company. （ D） The FAW Groups of China. 55 What example does the passage refer to about foreign investment in China? （ A） American and Japanese companies. （ B） European companies. （ C） Indian companies. （ D） Both A and B 56 Nestle is a company of what country? （ A） Europe. （ B）

25、 The United States. （ C） Switzerland. （ D） India. 57 What part of the world is popular for foreign investment in recent years? （ A） Asia. （ B） China only. （ C） The United States and Europe. （ D） India only. 58 Foreign investment is expanding rapidly all over the world. Most of the foreign companies

26、who have invested in the U. S. are Japanese and European. An example of the Japanese company in the U. S. is Toyota Motor Company, which produces cars. An example of a European company is Nestle of Switzerland. Nestle is a European company, but 99% of its in vestment are in other countries. In Europ

27、e, there are many examples of foreign investment. Many American companies have invested in Europe, and many Japanese companies have also invested in Europe. In recent years much foreign investment have shifted from the U. S. and Europe to Asia. Many companies from Japan, the United States and Europe

28、 are investing heavily in China. Other parts of Asia, such as India and the countries of Southeast Asia, are attracting a lot of American, Japanese and European investment as well. 58 What is the main topic of this passage? （ A） Foreign investment in China. （ B） Foreign investment in the U.S. （ C） F

29、oreign investment all over the world. （ D） How to invest in other countries. 59 Which Japanese company has invested in the U.S.? （ A） The Nestle Company. （ B） Many American companies. （ C） The Toyota Motor Company. （ D） The FAW Groups of China. 60 What example does the passage refer to about foreign

30、 investment in China? （ A） American and Japanese companies. （ B） European companies. （ C） Indian companies. （ D） Both A and B. 61 Nestle is a company of what country? （ A） Europe. （ B） The United States. （ C） Switzerland. （ D） India. 62 What part of the world is popular for foreign investment in rec

31、ent years? （ A） Asia. （ B） China only. （ C） The United States and Europe. （ D） India only. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 63 In April 1985, the management of the Coca-Cola Company announced its decision to chan

32、ge the flavor of the companys flagship brand. This decision was made based on the fact that Pepsi consumer re search discovered in blind taste tests that a majority o 63 What do you think is the best title for this passage? （ A） consumers Loyalty to the Old Coke Brand. （ B） Competition between Coca-

33、Cola and Pepsi. （ C） New Coke-A Lesson in Brand Loyalty. （ D） Always Coca-Cola. 64 Why did Coca-Cola Company decide to change the flavor of the companys flagship brand? （ A） Because it s in their plan. （ B） Because of consumers preference. （ C） Because of the competition brought by Pepsi Company-the

34、 “Pepsi Challenge“ campaign. （ D） Because the management don t want to keep that brand anymore. 65 What is the New Coke like? （ A） It is a traditional can. （ B） It is a new can, with updated red and silver graphics. （ C） It has a red and white look. （ D） The New Coke can is blue. 66 From this passag

35、e we can infer that _. （ A） a Pepsi consumer research shows that a majority of consumers preferred the taste of Pepsi to that of Coke （ B） in Cokes test, the majority of those tested preferred the old coke （ C） New Coke has more loyal consumers than the old one （ D） New Coke sells better than the ol

36、d coke 67 From when did Coca-cola become Americas No. 1 soft drink? （ A） Since 1984. （ B） Since 1985. （ C） Since 1987. （ D） Since 1989. 68 In April 1985, the management of the Coca-Cola Company announced its decision to change the flavor of the companys flagship brand. This decision was made based o

37、n the fact that Pepsi consumer re search discovered in blind taste tests that a majority of consumers preferred the taste of Pepsi to that of Coke. The “Pepsi Challenge“ campaign made this public knowledge and Coke executives quickly moved to change Americas top brand. New Coke came in a new can, wi

38、th updated red and silver graphics re placing the traditional red and white look. Although taste tests of the New Coke had shown that majority of those tested preferred the new product, these tests could not gauge(评估 ) the emotional appeal of the “old“ Coke. In other words, consumers want their cake

39、 and eat it too. A large public cried one after another during the 79 days when old Coke was no longer on the shelves. Coca-cola quickly reintroduced the “old“ Coke when they realized market share was falling and named it Classic Coke. Volume for the classic brand has risen 24 percent since 1984, ma

40、king it the No. 1 soft drink in the land since 1987. Consumers became even more loyal to the brand after it was temporarily taken away from them. 68 What do you think is the best title for this passage? （ A） consumers Loyalty to the Old Coke Brand. （ B） Competition between Coca-Cola and Pepsi. （ C）

41、New CokeA Lesson in Brand Loyalty. （ D） Always Coca-Cola. 69 Why did Coca-Cola Company decide to change the flavor of the companys flagship brand? （ A） Because its in their plan. （ B） Because of consumers preference. （ C） Because of the competition brought by Pepsi Companythe “Pepsi Challenge“ campa

42、ign. （ D） Because the management dont want to keep that brand anymore. 70 What is the New Coke like? （ A） It is a traditional can. （ B） It is a new can, with updated red and silver graphics. （ C） It has a red and white look. （ D） The New Coke can is blue. 71 From this passage we can infer that _. （

43、A） a Pepsi consumer research shows that a majority of consumers preferred the taste of Pepsi to that of Coke （ B） in Cokes test, the majority of those tested preferred the old coke （ C） New Coke has more loyal consumers than the old one （ D） New Coke sells better than the old coke 72 From when did C

44、oca-cola become Americas No. 1 soft drink? （ A） Since 1984. （ B） Since 1985. （ C） Since 1987. （ D） Since 1989. 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 n

45、o more than 3 words) on the blanks. 73 22 February 2006 Ms. Roy Purchasing Manager Star Garges Hill Street Croyden England Dear Ms Roy, This time last year you placed an order for Type BS362 12-volt sealed batteries. This is a discon 78 22 February 2006 Ms. Roy Purchasing Manager Star Garges Hill St

46、reet Croyden England Dear Ms Roy, This time last year you placed an order for Type BS362 12-volt sealed batteries. This is a discontinued line which we had on offer at the time. We now have a similar product on offer, Type CN 233. It occurs to us that you might be interested. A descriptive leaflet(小

47、册子 ) is enclosed. We have a stock of 950 of Type CN 233 which we are selling off at GB 28 each. We can offer a quantity discount(折扣 ) of up to 15%, but we are prepared to give 20% discount for an offer to buy the complete stock. We are giving you this opportunity in view of your previous(以前的 ) order

48、. We would appreciate a prompt reply, since we will put the offer out in the event of your not being interested. Yours sincerely, Peter Export Sales Manager Making a voluntary offer The similar product we have now is【 46】 whose stock is【 47】 . The selling price of the present product is【 48】 . The q

49、uantity discount we can offer is【 49】 , but the 20% discount is still expected if you buy【 50】 . 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 brackets of question NO. 51-55. 83 A-