1、2001年 6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 correc
2、t answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. ( A) Yes, well meet. ( B) Of course, we will. ( C) How about tomorrow? ( D) At the school gate. ( A) Its five oclock. ( B) I got up early. ( C) It is not my fault. ( D) The bus was late. ( A) All right. ( B) It doesnt matter. ( C) No problem. ( D) I
3、dont think so. ( A) Nov. 15th. ( B) New years day. ( C) Christmas day. ( D) Friday. ( A) You may get one. ( B) Here you are. ( C) At 9: 15. ( D) Fifty dollars. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each d
4、ialogue, 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 D. ( A) In a computer room. ( B) In a restaurant. ( C) In an office building. ( D) In a waiting room. (
5、 A) Selling a house. ( B) Inviting some friends. ( C) Buying a house. ( D) Having some food. ( A) A teacher. ( B) A student. ( C) A businessman. ( D) A policeman. ( A) Henry. ( B) John. ( C) Peter. ( D) Nancy. ( A) Mail a letter for him. ( B) Take the shopping list with her. ( C) Go shopping with hi
6、m. ( D) Take some money with her. 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. During the second reading, you are required to put the missing words or phrases on the blank in order o
7、f numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 10 The president of our company is considering a new policy of working hours. This system of working hours 【 B1】 _ in many companies all over the world, with this policy, the
8、 workers can choose what time to begin and 【 B2】 _ their work each day. However, they still work a set number of hours 【 B3】 _ . Also, the workers may be required to be at work during a few 【 B4】 _ hours during the day, such as from 10:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.mThe workers 【 B5】 _ this policy because it giv
9、es them the right to choose convenient working hours. 11 【 B1】 12 【 B2】 13 【 B3】 14 【 B4】 15 【 B5】 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
10、 D. 16 _ Annies glass, I apologized to her. ( A) To break ( B) Breaking ( C) Having broken ( D) Break 17 The doctor came out of the patients room with a _ look on his face. ( A) serious ( B) silent ( C) simple ( D) slight 18 Dont _ , I can help you with the typing. ( A) matter ( B) care ( C) worry (
11、 D) concern 19 Mother kept inviting Mrs. Smith to stay for lunch, but finally she _. ( A) gave off ( B) gave out ( C) gave away ( D) gave up 20 Either of the children _ quite capable of looking after the baby. ( A) are ( B) be ( C) is ( D) Have been 21 There are some more topics to discuss, _ the pr
12、oblem of pollution. ( A) generally ( B) especially ( C) exactly ( D) probably 22 If you _ your children well, you will be proud of them. ( A) catch up ( B) bring up ( C) feed up ( D) grow up 23 Little _ that the police are about to arrest him. ( A) he knows ( B) he doesnt know ( C) does he know ( D)
13、 doesnt he know 24 Ive never seen the young man _ next to the director. ( A) sits ( B) sitting ( C) sat ( D) to sit 25 Its high time we _ something to stop road accidents. ( A) did ( B) are doing ( C) will do ( D) do Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in e
14、ach bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 When I called her on the phone, she pretended (not know) _ me. 27 These pills should (keep) _ out of the reach of children. 28 Xiao Li speaks English in a way as if she (be) _ an American. 29 The boss has promised a wage increase f
15、or all the (employ) _ . 30 The sellers allowed us to pay them on a (month) _ basis. 31 He told a very (live) _ story about his life in Africa. 32 Every day the director is the (late) _ person to leave the office. 33 I didnt attend the evening party; but (apparent) _ , it was a great success. 34 The
16、chairman should raise his voice in order to make himself (hear) _. 35 This is the first time I (see) _ such a terrible scene. 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
17、 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 35 Many visitors to the United States find that the fast pace at which people move is very troubling. Ones first impression is likely to be that everyone is in a rush. City people always seem to be hurrying to get where they are goi
18、ng. And they are very impatient if they are delayed even for a brief moment. At first this may seem unfriendly to you. But drivers will rush you; storekeepers will be in a hurry as they serve you; people will push past you as they walk along the street. You will miss smiles and brief conversations w
19、ith people when you shop or dine in a restaurant. Do not think it is because Americans are in such a hurry that they are unfriendly. Life is often much slower outside the big cities, which is true in other countries as well. Americans who live in cities such as New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles, oft
20、en think that everyone is equally in a hurry to get things done. But when they discover that you are a stranger, most Americans become quite kindly and will take great care to help you. 36 Visitors to the United States possible feel that city people of the country are very _. ( A) busy ( B) kind ( C
21、) troubling ( D) patient 37 In American big cities, people rarely _. ( A) smile to each other ( B) move at a fast pace ( C) chat with each other in a shop ( D) dine away from home 38 According to the writer, American people are _. ( A) unfriendly only when they are shopping ( B) actually friendly to
22、 foreign visitors ( C) indeed cold to foreign visitors ( D) in no hurry when walking in the street 39 Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? ( A) Life pace is different inside and outside big cities. ( B) Life pace is quite slow in other parts of the world. ( C) Life pac
23、e is the same in different parts of the world. ( D) Life pace is similar in American cities, big or small. 40 It seems that Americans are cold to you because they think _. ( A) you are a foreigner ( B) you know their way of life ( C) you are as busy as they are ( D) you are a stranger there Task 2 D
24、irections: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 40 Most visitors to the United States will need a visa(签证 ) as well as a passport and a health record. There are various kinds of visas depending on the estimated length of stay, even mor
25、e important, on the purpose of your visit. For example, among the types of visas available are: B1- Normal short visits for business, B2- Normal short visits for pleasure, Fl- Student, and F2- Family of student. A small white form, 1-94, will be attached to your passport showing your classification
26、(类别 ), arrival date, purpose of visit, and departure date. If you want to stay longer than the date on this form, you must apply to the United States Immigration Service (移民局 ) for an “Extension of Stay“ at least one month before the date indicated. Be sure not to stay beyond the date on which you s
27、hould leave without an approved extension. 41 The first paragraph tells us about _. ( A) the type of visa a visitor to the USA should get ( B) The kind of visitor one can be ( C) the certificates a visitor to the USA should prepare ( D) the length of time a visitor to the USA can stay 42 A tourist w
28、ho visits the USA will most probably get a visa of _. ( A) F1 ( B) F2 ( C) B1 ( D) B2 43 The kind of visa you apply for mainly depends on _. ( A) what you do to make a living ( B) how rich you are as a visitor ( C) why you visit the country ( D) how long you will stay in the country 44 The “departur
29、e date“ on the small white form gives the date _. ( A) to which you can extend your stay ( B) on which you apply for a longer stay ( C) on which you arrive in the country ( D) by which you must leave the country 45 How can you know the date before which you must apply for an “extension“? ( A) You ca
30、n count it from your arrival date. ( B) You can find it on the small white form. ( C) You must ask the Immigration Service about it. ( D) Your will be informed by the Immigration Service. Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the
31、 table below (No. 46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 45 Ad.1 SALES MANAGER Major international computer company seeks sales manage for challenging overseas position. Those who apply for the position should have: - a university degree in bus
32、iness or related field - at least 8 years experience in computer sales, 4 at the management level - overseas experience - knowledge of at least 1 foreign language Benefits include: - competitive salary based on qualifications and experience - excellent fringe benefits (附带福利 ) Telephone: Barbara Cart
33、er, New York, at 800 555-1324 Ad.2 Economy Rent-a-Car - a variety of models to choose from - low rates - self-drive and chauffeur-(司机 )driven cars -full comprehensive insurance(全险种保险 ) - unlimited distance - excellent service For more details call: 391-9247 In the first advertisement (46)_ are wante
34、d. The computer company prefers those who once studied (47)_ at a university. Those who apply for the job can contact the computer company by (48)_ . From the second advertisement, we know that there are (49)_ . It does not matter if you cannot drive a car, because the company will rent out (50)_ .
35、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. 50 A - Focus B - New Perspective C - News of the Wee
36、k D - Business and Economy E - English Comer F - Culture G - Campus Life H - Language Class I - Comment J - Arts K - Olympic Bid L - Sports M - Information and Technology N - Entertainment O - Weather Report P - Briefs 51 ( )信息和技术 ( )摘要 52 ( )天气报告 ( )焦点 53 ( )本周新闻 ( )文化 54 ( )校园生活 ( )英语角 55 ( )语言课 (
37、 )评论 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) following them. 55 Dear Sirs, We are told that you are the largest importer of clothes in the state of California, U.S.A. and are interested in purchas
38、ing silk goods from China. For your information, our company has been exporting silk wears for more than 21 years; and our Peony range (牡丹牌系列产品 ) has been a great success wherever it has been introduced, thanks to their high quality, attractive design and reasonable price. Therefore, we are certain
39、that our company has the ability to meet the requirements of our customers abroad. Enclosed you will find our catalogue (商品目录 ) and current price list showing the full range of our export products, and you will also notice that we offer a discount (折扣 ) of 2%. We are looking forward to the opportuni
40、ty of doing business with you, and meanwhile we assure you that your orders will receive our immediate and careful attention. Yours faithfully, Zhang Lin Sales Manager 56 What kind of goods does the U.S. company want to import according to the letter? 57 Why are the exporters products well accepted
41、everywhere? Because they are of _ , attractive design and reasonable with price. 58 What is enclosed with the letter? _ and the price list. 59 What is the discount offered by the exporter? 60 How will the exporter deal with the importers orders? The orders will be give _. 61 You should present your
42、most attractive qualifies throughout the interview. ( A)面试期间,你应该自始至终展现出你最有魅力的素质。 ( B)在整个面试期间,你应该尽全力展示你引人注意的品质。 ( C)通过面试,你应该把最吸引人的地方表现出来。 ( D)你应该现在就拿出最吸引入的东西以便通过面试。 62 Poor as he was, he cared little about money reward. ( A)他生活贫穷,所以对金钱报酬有些计较。 ( B)他虽然生活贫穷,但对金钱报酬从不关心。 ( C)尽管他生活贫穷,但对金钱报酬很少计较。 ( D)他因为生活差
43、,所以对挣钱比 较关注。 63 Unfortunately, medical tests proved the fact that the baby was not their own child. ( A)令人遗憾的是,医学检查的结果证实了婴儿不是他们的亲骨肉这一事实。 ( B)事实是,医学检查证实婴儿不是他们的亲骨肉,真倒霉。 ( C)医学检查的结果证明婴儿不是他们自己的孩子,他们难受极了。 ( D)遗憾的医学检查的结果证实了婴儿不是他们自己的孩子。 64 Carmen has been a tourist guide for over a year now, and she wouldn
44、t trade her job for any other one. ( A)卡门跟着导游旅行至今有一年多了,她不愿去为其他人做贸易工作。 ( B)卡门干导游至今有一年多了,她不愿去做任何的贸易工作。 ( C)卡门一年多以前跟着导游旅行,她不愿去做任何其他的工作。 ( D)卡门干导游至今有一年多了,她不愿换任何其他的工作做。 65 65. For your safety while on attraction (游乐场 ), please keep your hands, arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times. For the comfor
45、t of all our guests, smoking is not allowed in all waiting areas, stores, dining areas, rest rooms and locations designed for parade (游行 ) and stage show (舞台表演 ) viewing. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a
46、n 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 Telephone Message according to the following instructions given in Chinese. Remember to write the message in no less than 60 words on
47、the composition/Translation sheet. 说明: 按电话留言的格式和要求,以秘书 Helen的名义,给 Mr.White写一份 电话留言,包括以下内容: 1来电人:霍尼韦尔 (Honeywell)公司的 Mr.Johnson 2来电时间: 2001年 6月 25日上午 10时 3事由: Mr.Johnson明天要出差去北京,因此原定与 Mr.White后天上午的约会只能取消, 等出差回来后再与 Mr.White约时间会面。 2001年 6月大学英语三级( B级)真题试卷答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to te
48、st 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 answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 1 【听力原文】 Oh, by the way, when shall we meet? 1 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 询问时间句型。这里的问句是以特殊疑问词 “when”引导的,以具体的时间作答即可。选项 C“How about four?”以征求意见的形式作答,是 at four oclock的变体。 2 【听力原文】 Tom, why are you so late today? 2 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 询问原因句型。这里的问句是 why引导的特殊疑问。只有选项D“The bus was late