1、2000年 12月大学英语三级（ B级）真题试卷及答案与解析 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 corre
2、ct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） He leaves for school at 7. （ B） Hes studying in Paris. （ C） Hes doing very well. （ D） He likes his school. （ A） He came to our company last year. （ B） I think he is a nice person. （ C） He was in London 5 years ago. （ D） I have met him somewhere
3、 before. （ A） Its a good one. （ B） Its a good idea. （ C） You are right. （ D） Tomorrow morning. （ A） Also coffee. （ B） Tea, please. （ C） Thank you very much. （ D） Thats all right. （ A） Hold on, please. （ B） Whom do you want? （ C） Dont go away. （ D） Well, you cant. Section B Directions: This section i
4、s 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, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and
5、 D. （ A） In a hotel. （ B） In a bank. （ C） At a meeting. （ D） At a post office. （ A） A recorder. （ B） A heater. （ C） A computer. （ D） A motorbike. （ A） She did well on the test. （ B） She found the test difficult. （ C） She needed more time to finish the test. （ D） She could answer most of the question
6、s. （ A） To the seaside. （ B） To the city center. （ C） To the countryside. （ D） To the new bridge. （ A） She is sad. （ B） She is upset. （ C） She is nervous. （ D） She is iii. Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The passage has some words or phrases missing. The
7、 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 check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 10 Jim is my brother-in-law. He was
8、【 B1】 _ a toothache last week. But he didnt want to see a doctor. Finally, 【 B2】 _ , my mother-in-law decided that she would go and see the doctor herself. She carefully 【 B3】 _ that although her son had a lot of pain, he was refusing to get treatment. Her son was 【 B4】 _ doctors. The nurse told her
9、 that they were used to dealing with this 【 B5】 _ fear and would be able to fit Jim in right away. “How old is your little boy?“ she asked. My mother-in-law replied, “Hes 40 years old.“ 11 【 B1】 12 【 B2】 13 【 B3】 14 【 B4】 15 【 B5】 Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete senten
10、ces. 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 How many computers will the company _ this year? （ A） turn up （ B） turn out （ C） turn on （ D） turn over 17 He told me that I _ be present at the ceremony. （ A） c
11、ould （ B） would （ C） should （ D） might 18 _, he can quickly find out whats wrong with the machine. （ A） Having been well trained （ B） Having well trained （ C） To be well trained （ D） To have been well trained 19 In that country, the cost of living _ quickly after the war broke out. （ A） raced （ B） r
12、aised （ C） arose （ D） rose 20 It was in that small village _ our president was born. （ A） which （ B） when （ C） that （ D） as 21 His grandmother brought him up, because his parents _ when he was only one year old. （ A） passed away （ B） passed out （ C） passed off （ D） passed over 22 He looked up and sa
13、w that the moon was _ the trees in the east. （ A） in （ B） above （ C） on （ D） among 23 Since the introduction of the new technique, the production cost _ greatly. （ A） reduces （ B） is reduced （ C） is reducing （ D） has been reduced 24 Breakfast is _ in the dining-room from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. at this ho
14、tel. （ A） served （ B） made （ C） eaten （ D） cooked 25 I hope they _ this road by the time we come back next summer. （ A） have repaired （ B） will repair （ C） are to repair （ D） will have repaired Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the prop
15、er form of the word given in the brackets. 26 The Chairman emphasized his ideas by speaking more (loud) _. 27 There has been a large (grow) _ of light industries during these years. 28 The manager asked the secretary to (short) _ the report to 600 words. 29 Living in the country is less (expense) _
16、than living in the city. 30 The children from the U.S. got used to (eat) _ Chinese food quite soon. 31 If the medicine (take) _ in time, it will be quite effective. 32 I saw the man (knock) _ down by a car in the street. 33 They stopped (search) _ for the missing plane as the weather was very rough.
17、 34 In two months time he (finish) _ his training and start work. 35 He talked as if he (do) _ all the work himself, but in fact Tom and I did most of it. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each ques
18、tion or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 35 Anthropology(人类学 ) is the study of how people live. It includes their family life, religion, art, laws and language. The term anthropology comes from two Greek words: “anthropos“ means “human being“ a
19、nd “logy“ means “the science of“. Anthropology can be divided into two areas. These two main divisions are cultural anthropology and physical anthropology. Culture includes many things, Such as art, religion, laws, and even furniture and movies. Anthropologists define human progress in three main st
20、eps. Step one begins with the first human being and continues until the last of the people who hunted animals just to survive. Step two includes people who grew food. In this step, there was progress in invention and religion. The third step deals with the first civilizations(文明 ), such as those in
21、Egypt and parts of Asia. Anthropologists always seek new information about people. For instance, recent evidence found in Ethiopia and Kenya shows humans earlier in history than it was previously believed. 36 According to the passage, anthropology mainly deals with _. （ A） family life, religion and
22、art （ B） differences between human races （ C） the study of ancient people （ D） the study of different cultures 37 Which of the following belongs to the second step of human progress? （ A） Many religions and inventions were made. （ B） People hunted animals just to survive. （ C） The early civilization
23、s came into being. （ D） People started to learn science and art. 38 Which of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） Furniture and movies belong to physical anthropology. （ B） Anthropologists are still trying to get new findings about people. （ C） The study of human beings began in Greek times. （ D）
24、The first civilizations appeared only in Egypt and parts of Asia. 39 What have anthropologists recently found? （ A） There are cultural anthropology and physical anthropology. （ B） There are three steps in the progress of human beings. （ C） There were more civilizations in Egypt than in parts of Asia
25、. （ D） There is a longer history of human beings than it was thought before. 40 Which could be the best title for the passage? （ A） What is Anthropology. （ B） The Progress of Human Beings. （ C） The First Civilizations. （ D） The Work of Anthropologists. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Tas
26、k 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 40 In Spain in summer there are many villages with a lot of tourists. The tourists go to the villages with their families, where there are festivals. People living around the villages also go to these festivals. To begin the f
27、estivals they throw big fireworks and the mayor(市长 ) makes a speech. When he finishes, people applaud and parties begin. In the morning of the first day people organize chocolate parties and clowns (小丑 ) for the children. In the afternoon there is a festival for the grandparents with music, drinks a
28、nd food. And at night a big party is held for everybody. At the party, people dance and sing. They feel very happy in the festivals and go to bed very late. Next morning they get up much later than usual； then they go to a place where there are poetry(诗歌 ) competitions, squares(纵横字谜 ), etc. Later th
29、e people go to a ceremony in the church to visit their dead family members. In the afternoon there is a fair and everybody goes to it to buy things or to go for a walk. At night a famous pop music group goes to the village and holds a concert and at 12 or 1 oclock the group plays traditional songs.
30、The third day is the last day, people are still very happy. To end the festivals they throw a lot of artificial fire. People .will have to wait till the next year for such festivals. 41 How long do the village festivals usually last? （ A） Two days. （ B） Three days. （ C） Four days. （ D） The whole sum
31、mer. 42 The festival begins with _. （ A） a concert and dance （ B） childrens parties （ C） a speech by the organizer （ D） a display of fireworks 43 During the first day of the festival, the people _. （ A） go to a fair and visit the church （ B） have a concert and competitions （ C） have parties, dance a
32、nd sing （ D） visit the dead and throw artificial fires 44 According to the passage, who take part in the festival? （ A） Tourists as well as the people around the village. （ B） Tourists and their families. （ C） The mayor and the villagers. （ D） The grandparents and their children. 45 Which of the fol
33、lowing is TRUE about the festivals? （ A） More tourists visit the villages than the cities in Spain. （ B） Tourists usually watch the performances instead of taking part in them. （ C） The last day of the festival is the happiest. （ D） The festivals last till very late in the night. Task 3 Directions:
34、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 Last month Dave went on holiday to France. He caught the train from London to Dover and the
35、n went by boat across the Channel. He met a friend on the boat, then they caught the train to Paris and stopped in Milan Hotel. While staying in Paris, he visited some historic sites. After a few days he went by bus to Lyon, and arrived there in the evening. He stayed in a small hotel. Next day he v
36、isited Lyon Museum of Natural History. Early on the third day, he took a bus to Monaco. He thought Monaco was an attractive city and he stayed there for nearly two weeks in Anchor Hotel in the center. He visited a lot of museums and art galleries(艺术画廊 ). In Monaco he hired a car and drove south down
37、 the coast to Marseille. He stayed in Moucher Hotel with some friends for three days. They visited a historic site there. Finally he returned to Lyon and flew home.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 C
38、hinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 50 A-Information H-Morning Call B-Room Service I-Banking Service C-Check-in Counter J-Reservation D-Recreation Facilities K-Reception E-Check-out Counter L-Medical Care F-Booking Office M-
39、Telecommunications G-Laundry Service N-Locker 51 ( ) 入住登记 ( ) 娱乐设施 52 ( ) 票务服务 ( ) 金融服务 53 ( ) 唤醒服务 ( ) 医疗服务 54 ( ) 洗衣服务 ( ) 送餐服务 55 ( ) 房间预定 ( ) 退房结帐 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) follo
40、wing them. 55 The Light Industrial Products Import & Export Corporation Stafford Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB Tel: (01902) 322479 Fax: (01902) 322739 Email: le1968 wlv, ac. uk Aug. 4,2000 Dear Mr. Smith, Thank you very much for your letter of 18th July. We have also received the cow split leather an
41、d work glove samples(样品 ) you sent us. We are glad to inform you that your order for the work gloves has been put to work. As we cant see which one is Item P79252 and which one is Item SUR100, please give us an explanation as soon as possible. We have pleasure in informing you that we have given the
42、 above-mentioned cow split leather and your samples to our factory for producing sample products. When we get any further news, we will contact you right away. We thank you very much for this first order, and hope that this transaction(交易 ) will be the beginning of a long and friendly connection wit
43、h your firm. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours truly, Peter Anderson 56 What did Peter get together with the letter of 18th, July? _ and work glove samples. 57 What has already been put into production? The _ in the order. 58 Why did Peter ask for an explanation about the two items men
44、tioned? Because he _ the difference between them. 59 When will Peter contact Mr. Smith again? When he has _. 60 For what did Peter thank Mr. smith at the end of the letter? For _. 61 She has put on a lot of weight since she got out of the hospital. （ A）自从出院以来她挑起了工作的重担。 （ B）自从出院以来她长胖了许多。 （ C）因为她出院了，所
45、以挑起了工作的重担。 （ D） 因为出院了，所以长胖了许多。 62 “Your presence at the meeting will be a great support to our cause,“ says the cable. （ A）电报称： “您出席会议将是对我们事业的极大支持 ”。 （ B）电报称： “您支持我们的主要原因是给会议送的礼物 ”。 （ C）电报中说： “您出席会议极大地支持了我们的事业 ”。 （ D）电报中说： “您送给会议的礼物是对我们事业的极大支持 ”。 63 The lecture was supposed to start at eight, but it
46、 was delayed an hour. （ A）讲座以为在八点开始，但一个小时以后就开场了。 （ B）讲座被认为在八点钟开始，但被耽误了近一小时。 （ C）讲座本该在八点钟开始，但迟了一个多小时。 （ D）讲座应该在八点钟开始，但被耽误了一个小时。 64 The driver of the bus is responsible for the safety of the passengers. （ A）一辆公共汽车的驾驶员与乘客的安全有关。 （ B）每 辆公共汽车的驾驶员要保证乘客按时到达目的地。 （ C）公共汽车的司机对乘客的安全负有责任。 （ D）乘客的安全得由这个公共汽车司机负责。
47、65 A Flat to Let A comfortable flat with 3 bedrooms, one dining room, one living room and one bathroom is to let. The flat is located at 100 Oxford(牛津 ) Street. It is in the town center, which makes shopping quite convenient. All the facilities, such as water, electricity, gas, central heating, etc.
48、, are available. As for the rent, you may pay either monthly (220 pounds) or yearly (2500 pounds). If you are interested, please contact Mr. Wilson at 021 4005004 (office time). 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 according to the following information. 66 Directions: 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. You should write no less than 60 words on the C
