1、2002 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 cor
2、rect answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） I can manage it myself. （ B） You cant do anything for me. （ C） Please do it for me. （ D） A pound of tomatoes, please. （ A） Its good. （ B） Im glad you enjoyed it. （ C） Dont mention it. （ D） Just so so. （ A） Yes, of course. （ B） Never mind. （ C
3、） Im pleased. （ D） I could. （ A） No, with pleasure. （ B） No, I wont sign. （ C） Yes, I can see it. （ D） Yes, thanks. （ A） Nice to see you. （ B） Thats all right. （ C） Me, too. （ D） The same to you. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 re
4、corded 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 D. （ A） Stay at home. （ B） Work in the office. （ C） Go to the conce
5、rt. （ D） Attend a party. （ A） Customer and saleswoman. （ B） Husband and wife. （ C） Patient and doctor. （ D） Teacher and student. （ A） She went to see a friend. （ B） She had no class. （ C） Her mother took her to hospital. （ D） Her mother was ill. （ A） The man will take a flight. （ B） The man will lea
6、ve at once. （ C） The flight will leave at 2:30. （ D） The flight will be late. （ A） Its on the right of the man. （ B） Its on Rose Street. （ C） Its around the next corner. （ D） Its far from Rose Street. Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The passage has some
7、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 check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 10 Rece
8、ntly, a well - known man said that teaching ones wife to drive a car was a difficult job. He said it was the worst job he could think of. However, no one has【 B1】_that women cause fewer accidents than men do. We hear hundreds of suggestions for【 B2】 _the number of road accidents. But men are not wil
9、ling to admit that women drivers are more【 B3】 _than men If more women and fewer men【 B4】_to drive cars, the number of deaths on the roads would soon 【 B5】 _ . 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 c
10、omplete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 He found it difficult to _ the fact that the ship was lost in a heavy storm. （ A） receive （ B） keep （ C） obtain （ D） accept 17 He said,“I _a lot of new words by the end of last year.” （ A
11、） had already learnt （ B） would have already learnt （ C） have already learnt （ D） already learnt 18 This morning when I was walking to my office, I_ to see an old friend of mine near the office building. （ A） occurred （ B） happened （ C） managed （ D） settled 19 The police asked the villagers if it wa
12、s the place_ they found the lost child. （ A） which （ B） what （ C） that （ D） where 20 When she arrived at the crossroads (十字路口 ), she went it the wrong_. （ A） direction （ B） location （ C） place （ D） course 21 This novel is worth reading, because it gives a detailed description of the historical _in 1
13、949. （ A） accidents （ B） cases （ C） events （ D） things 22 _the population is too large, the government has to take measures to control the birth rate. （ A） Although （ B） Since （ C） If （ D） Until 23 Mr.Johnson has not decided whether he will _ the branch company set up in the small town. （ A） hand in
14、 （ B） put on （ C） take over （ D） lead to 24 The book is different _ all the other books Ive ever read. （ A） from （ B） see （ C） on （ D） among 25 Mr.Black is looking forward to _ his Chinese partner soon. （ A） seeing （ B） see （ C） be seeing （ D） have seen Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete
15、statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 The main benefit of (work) _ with the company is the opportunity to travel abroad. 27 The place was so (attract) _ that the tourists spent much more time there than in any other place. 28 The bo
16、ss insisted that Mr. Copper (give) _ up his experiment at once. 29 She was not happy because he had kept her (wait) _for half an hour. 30 Mary told me not to worry because the (operate) _on Mr.Smith was very successful. 31 The manager promised (get) _ me a position in his company. 32 The house with
17、the furniture (buy) _ for $50000 last year. 33 The photos of the Mars taken by satellites (卫星 ) are (clear) _than those taken from the Earth. 34 On his way home he suddenly remembered that he (not lock) _ the door of the office. 35 His wife was sure that he would arrive on time. This (certain) _ mad
18、e her rush to prepare the dinner. 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 D. You should make the correct choice. 35 Walking is the easies
19、t and simplest form of exercise. By putting one foot in front of the other, you can start to walk your ways towards a healthier lifestyle. Walking is an easy way to challenge the cardiovascular system (心血管系统 ), while at the same time building muscles. But to achieve these goals, a little more than a
20、 gentle walk around the block is required. Walking actually burns as many calories (卡洛里 ) as running the same distance if done in the correct manner and at a reasonable pace (步伐 ). Start with a basic program that you can complete three or four times a week. This should include five main steps: A beg
21、inning warm-up for about 5 minutes. A little bit faster period of 5 minutes at medium level (中等速度 ) A 10-minute “burning” at a high level. A 5-minute cool down period at a low level again. A suitable walking pace of around 5 kilometers per hour will burn around 80 calories in 30 minutes. 36 Accordin
22、g to the passage, walking is a simple way to_. （ A） lose weight （ B） avoid heart attacks （ C） cure blood diseases （ D） strengthen heart functions 37 In order to benefit from walking, we should _. （ A） take it as a planned exercise （ B） move as gently as possible （ C） do it in a quiet place （ D） go a
23、s fast as possible 38 In the first 5 minutes of walking, you should walk _. （ A） quickly （ B） slowly （ C） at top speed （ D） at medium pace 39 Compared with running the same distance, walking in the recommended way burns_. （ A） fewer calories （ B） more calories （ C） a fixed number of calories （ D） th
24、e same number of calories 40 Which of the following is TRUE about the suggested walking program? （ A） Effective walking lies in the gradual increase of speed. （ B） The same pace should be kept throughout the walking. （ C） One should not stop suddenly while walking fast. （ D） One should change ones w
25、alking pattern every 5 minutes. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 40 Advice given by human resources officers in large foreign companies can help you find a satisfying job. Here are more useful suggestions. Dont s
26、tart writing your resume before your graduation. From the first day you enter the university, you have begun writing it. Plan to put your four years to full use so that at graduation your resume will be full of valuable experiences and remarkbale academic (学术 ) results. Never apply to a company or f
27、or a job blindly. Find out where your interests lie and what your advantages are. Decide first what road you want to take for the rest of your life. Choose a company and a job that fits you well. Don t feel inferior(低下的 ) to boys if you are a girl job-hunter. Except for some physical work, girls are
28、 as capable as boys. Girls even have lots of advantages over boys. For Example, girls are stronger in social communication. They are innately (天生地 ) skilled to express themselves effectively and to show understanding to others. They tend to be more patient, easier to get along with, and usually have
29、 better command of foreign languages. 41 Who may be most interested in the advice given in the passage? （ A） Bosses of big companies. （ B） Officers who take in employees. （ C） Students who will soon graduate. （ D） People with much work experience. 42 The first suggestion given in the passage is that
30、 you should_. （ A） learn to write a resume soon after your enter the university （ B） try your best to achieve excellent results at university （ C） write your resume during all the years at university （ D） fully enjoy the four years of your university life 43 Before applying for a job, you should mak
31、e sure of_. （ A） your interests and strong points （ B） your life experiences and skills （ C） the job or jobs that are easier for you to find （ D） the company that can offer you a good job 44 In the opinion of human resources officers, girls _. （ A） tend to be difficult to appear friendly （ B） should
32、 have confidence in themselves （ C） demand more understanding from others （ D） like to express their ideas freely 45 The best title for the passage might be _. （ A） How to Succeed in Job Hunting （ B） What to Write in a Resume （ C） Advantages of Girl Job Hunters （ D） Secrets of Getting a Well-Paid Jo
33、b 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. 45 Normally, at the beginning of the school year, the Students Services o
34、f universities and colleges publish lists of rooms and apartments available off campus. You should pay attention to these services as well as advertisements in the local or college/university newspapers, and bulletin boards (告示板 ) on the campus or in supermarkets. You might also walk through the sec
35、tion of the city or town in which you wish to live, to see whether there are“ FOR RENT“ signs on the doors or windows of houses. You may also ask other students for advice, either Canadian or from overseas. It would be wise to set aside at least several full days to look for accommodation(住宿 ) at th
36、e beginning of your program. This will allow you to obtain an idea of the range of housing available. Usually, it is not a good idea to take the first accommodation that you see unless, of course, you are certain that it will be satisfactory. Accommodation outside the centre of a city is normally le
37、ss expensive than accommodation in the centre of the city. Finding Accommodation for Foreign Students You can obtain information from 1. (46)_ of your university or college; 2. (47)_ in some newspapers or 3. (48)_ on the campus, etc. You are recommended 1. to set aside (49)_ to search for accommodat
38、ion; 2. not to take the first accommodation unless it is (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 questio
39、n NO. 51-55. 50 A To increase my knowledge B To increase my re ading enjoyment C To better understand what I m reading D To get information that I need on the job E To be a more valuable employee F To get facts that I need in my personal life G To check situations more accurately H To help prevent e
40、rrors and misjudgments I To increase my reading skills J To become a better speaker and communicator K To gather needed background information L To improve my writing ability M To make better decisions N To feel better a bout myself O To help me get ahead in my career 51 ( )做个更有价值的雇员 ( )求得职业生涯上的发展 5
41、2 ( )增长知识 ( )搜集个人生活所需的信息 53 ( )提高阅读技能 ( )做出更好的决定 54 ( )增强自我感觉 ( )更好地理解所读的内容 55 ( )增加读书乐趣 ( )获取工作所需的信息 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 No.1 Cashiers(出纳员 ) Full-time/Part-
42、time SMC, INC. is seeking cashiers for five of our locations. Cashiers Must - Be responsible - Have some experience, but not necessary - Be able to provide good customer service - Be able to handle money efficiently If interested, please contact one of the following locations: Cheletenham Avenue Cit
43、y Avenue Cottman Avenue 218 - 224 - 6145 546 - 339 - 2193 876 - 298 - 0225 Holme Avenue Newtown Avenue 986 - 233 - 2314 610 - 328 - 1987 No. 2 Landhope Farms Is a convenient chain store with facilities in Pennsylvania and Delaware We are now hiring for the following positions: Assistant Managers Can
44、didates (求职者 ) should Landhope Farms Offers - Enjoy working with others - Competitive salary -Be able to work independently - Paid training - Have some experience, but - Opportunity for advancement we will train the right person - And much more Dont hesitate! Call 610 -444 -3300 or fax your resume t
45、o 610 -444 -2926 56 What does the first advertisement say about the candidates experience? Hed better have some experience, but thats _. 57 How many job locations are offered in the first advertisement? 58 What positions does the second advertisement offer? 59 What qualities of the candidate does La
46、ndhope Farms require? He should enjoy working with others and be able to _. 60 What kind of training does Landhope Farms promise? 61 The boss told us not to use more material than is necessary. （ A）老板让我们按需用料，别多用材料。 （ B）老板让我们不要多用材料，没这个必要。 （ C）老板让我们用必需要用的材料。 （ D）老板让我们不要用不必要的材料。 62 In fact， I have rece
47、ived attractive job offers from several large companies （ A）事实上，我已收到去几家大公司工作的热情邀请。 （ B）事实上，我已获得几家大公司提供的诱人的工作机会。 （ C）实际上，许多大公司已向我提供具有挑战性的工作。 （ D）实际上，我 已经接受了几家大公司提供的具有挑战性的工作。 63 When asked to speak at the meeting， Mr.Taylor said he would rather make some suggestions （ A）当泰勒先生应邀作会议发言时，他说他一定要提一些意见。 （ B）当邀请泰勒先生在会上发言时，他说他宁愿提一些建议。 （ C）泰勒先生要求在会上发言，他还表示要提一些建议。 （ D）泰勒先生要求作会议发言，并说将应邀提一些意见。 64 I am sure that this wool car
