1、2007 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 co
2、rrect answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Yes, it is. （ B） No, thanks. （ C） Never mind. （ D） Certainly. （ A） Thank you. （ B） Sorry, hes not here. （ C） Im sorry. （ D） My name is Jack. （ A） After December 24. （ B） Its too hot in June. （ C） My pleasure. （ D） No problem. （ A） Yes, pleas
3、e. （ B） For two months. （ C） Every day. （ D） Yes, I will. （ A） Nice to meet you. （ B） Thanks anyway. （ C） Very interesting. （ D） Not bad. 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 re
4、corded 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） Snowy. （ B） Cloudy. （ C） Windy. （ D） Rainy. （ A） By car. （ B） By train. （ C） By plane. （ D） By ship. （ A） Calling the
5、 police. （ B） Booking a ticket. （ C） Giving information. （ D） Asking the way. （ A） Patient and doctor. （ B） Husband and wife. （ C） Teacher and student. （ D） Manager and secretary. （ A） Buy a new phone. （ B） Use her phone. （ C） Have the phone repaired. （ D） Try the phone again. Section C Directions:
6、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 of numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third
7、reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 Welcome to the Public Bus System. Its bus network operates 365 days of the year and has 【 11】 that can take you to your destination(目的地 ) quickly and easily. You can travel round the city for just $ 【 12】 a day with Type-A bus
8、tickets. Type-B bus tickets are even 【 13】 . You can get on and off as many times 【 14】 , so you can tour the city at your own pace. You can buy tickets at most newspaper stands. If you want to get 【 15】 , call the office of the Public Bus System. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10
9、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. 16 It suddenly occurred to me that we could _ the police for help. （ A） ask （ B） look （ C） tell （ D） meet 17 Many compaines provide their employees
10、 _ tree lunch during the weekdays. （ A） by （ B） with （ C） to （ D） for 18 Life is more enjoyable to people _ are open to new ideas. （ A） whose （ B） whom （ C） who （ D） which 19 I _ my former manager when I was on a flight to Beijing. （ A） ran into （ B） put on （ C） took away （ D） shut down 20 It has be
11、en quite a long time _ the two companies established a business relationship. （ A） although （ B） because （ C） if （ D） since 21 The house was sold for $ 60000. which was far more than its real _. （ A） money （ B） payment （ C） value （ D） profit 22 Customers consider location as the first factor when _
12、a decision about buying a house. （ A） make （ B） made （ C） to make （ D） making 23 The work seemed easy at first but it _ to be quite difficult. （ A） broke out （ B） turned out （ C） worked out （ D） set out 24 The small company is _ to handle this large order. （ A） able （ B） probable （ C） reasonable （ D
13、） possible 25 If I _ that your business was growing so rapidly. I wouldnt have been worried about it. （ A） know （ B） knew （ C） had known （ D） have known 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
14、. 26 David will go on holiday as soon as he (finish) _ the project. 27 Although the small town has been changing slowly, it looks quite (difference) _ from what it was. 28 My father is a sports fan and he enjoys (swim) _ very much. 29 The small village has become (wide) _ known in recent years for i
15、ts silk exports. 30 The fast (develop) _ of the local economy has caused serious water pollution in this region. 31 Thank you for your letter of April 15, (tell) _ us about Mr. John Browns visit to our company on May 10. 32 The (late) _ model of the racing car will be on display at the exhibition th
16、is week. 33 Miss Li was (luck) _ enough to get the opportunity to work in that world-famous company. 34 Last year, customers (buy) _ a total of 90 million iPods and 2 billion songs from the iTunes store. 35 Yesterday, the secretary (give) _ the task to make arrangements for the annual meeting. Task
17、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. 36 Cars are lots of fun, but they could also be dangerous. We h
18、ave to be careful when we drive them or ride in them. Its always a good idea to put on your seat belt when youre in a car. Why? Think about this example: You put an egg on a skateboard(滑板 ) and give it a push. If the skateboard hits a stone, it will stop, but the egg wont. It will fly through the ai
19、r, hit the ground and break. Now, think what would happen if you tied the egg to the skateboard. When the skateboard hits a stone, the egg wont go flying. It will stay safely on the skateboard. Volvo, a famous Swedish carmaker, was the first to use seat belts in 1949. Air bags are also very importan
20、t for car safety, because sometimes a seat belt isnt enough. If the car is going really fast and runs into something, seat belts could even hurt the people who wear them. Most newer cars have air bags in front of and next to the seats. When a car hits something, its air bags will come out quickly-in
21、 less than one second-to keep the people inside safe. 36 We have to be careful in driving a car mainly because it could be _. （ A） little fun （ B） a pleasure （ C） a lot of trouble （ D） a great danger 37 The example of an egg on a skateboard is used to show that _. （ A） eggs break easily on a moving
22、skateboard （ B） cars should not be stopped suddenly （ C） seat belts are important to safety （ D） driving is a dangerous act 38 Which of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） People with seat belts tied will always be safe in cars. （ B） Volvo was the first carmaker to use seat belts in cars. （ C） Ai
23、r bags will come out before the cars hit something. （ D） All cars have air bags in front of the seats. 39 According to the passage, air bags are another device that _. （ A） adds safety to car driving （ B） is going to replace seat belts （ C） comes out slowly to function （ D） prevents cars from runnin
24、g too fast 40 The best title for this passage is _. （ A） Buy a Volvo with Air bags （ B） Make a Car Safe Inside （ C） Fasten Your Seat Belts （ D） Add Air Bags to Cars Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 The Museum
25、of Contemporary(当代的 ) Art (MOCA. has started a new series of programs, known as “Art Makes Good Business.“ It is designed to educate company managers about why art makes good business and how to take full advantage of it. The event is open to new and current corporate(企业法人的 ) members of MOCA. An und
26、erstanding and appreciation of art is becoming a must in todays business world. Art can be a valuable tool for seeking new ways to communicate with customers and raising public awareness of your companys role in the community. During the coming months the series will look into the relationship betwe
27、en art, business and community. The series will cover how to understand modern art and how art can help improve a companys image. Art Makes Good Business speakers will include leaders from the business and art worlds. Bookings are required. Space is limited. For more information call 305-893-6211 or
28、 visit www.momanomi.org. 41 The purpose of the museums new programs is to show _. （ A） the management of business by artists （ B） the role of art in improving business （ C） the education of modern artists （ D） the way to design art programs 42 The Art Makes Good Business program is intended for _. （
29、 A） the general public （ B） modern art lovers （ C） corporate members of MOCA （ D） people involved in art business 43 MOCA members who take part in the programs can learn _. （ A） to become leaders in business and art worlds （ B） to co-operate with other members of MOCA （ C） the new ways of communicat
30、ion between people （ D） about the relationship between art, business and community 44 Those who want to attend lectures by Art Makes Good Business speakers must _. （ A） make a booking （ B） pay additional fees （ C） understand modern art （ D） be successful managers 45 This advertisement aims to_. （ A）
31、 improve the relationship between companies （ B） stress the important role of art in education （ C） attract MOCA members to the programs （ D） raise funds for museums of modern art Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table b
32、elow (No. 46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks ,marked 46 through 50 in not more than 3 words in the table below. Make our To
33、urist Information Centre your first call when planning your visit to Cheltenham. Our friendly team can provide a wide range of services to make your stay enjoyable and unforgettable. We can book your accommodation(住宿 ), from a homely bed and breakfast to a four-star hotel. We can provide tickets for
34、 local events and we are booking agents (代理商 ) for National Express and other local coach companies. In summer we organize our own various programmes of Coach Tours of the Cotswolds, plus regular walking tours around Cheltenham, all guided by qualified guides. We also stock a wide range of maps and
35、guidebooks plus quality gifts and souvenirs (纪念品 ). We can help you with advice on what to see, where to go and how to get there. We look forward to seeing you in Cheltenham. Tours of Cheltenham Tour Services Provider: 【 46】 Services Offered 1. booking accommodation 2. providing tickets for 【 47】 3.
36、 booking tickets from National Express and other 【 48】 4. organizing Coach Tours and regular 【 49】 in summer 5.providing various maps, 【 50】 , gifts and souvenirs 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 Ch
37、inese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 The following is a menu of a mobile(移动的 ) phone. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to(与 等同 ) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put
38、the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55. A-phone book B-tools C-calculator D-message saving E-phone setting F-backlight setting G-key lock H-automatic radial I-sound volume J-ring type K-voice mail L-additional functions M-own number N-alarm O-new messag
39、e P-network Q-delete all 51. ( )自动重拨 ( )本机号码 52. ( )闹钟 ( )音量 53. ( )网络 ( )信息储存 54. ( )工具箱 ( )背景光设置 55. ( )电话簿 ( )话机设置 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. 56 Dear Guests, In ord
40、er to serve you better, we are carrying out a reconstruction program at the hotel, which will improve our fitness (健身 ) facilities. We are currently working on our program on the 6th floor. We regret that the tennis court is not in operation. However, you are still welcome to use the swimming pool.
41、Please change into your swimsuit in you room. While this program is in progress, drilling(钻孔 ) work may create some noise during the following time schedule: 9:00 am to 11:00 am 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. We apologize for the inconvenience(不便 ). Should you require any help during your stay with us, please
42、call our Assistant Manager. He will be at your service any time of the day and night at 6120. Once again, thank you for your kind understanding and have a pleasant stay! Yours faithfully, Arthur White General Manager 56 Whats the purpose of the hotels reconstruction program? To improve its _. 57 Whe
43、re is the reconstruction work going on at the moment? On the _. 58 Where should guests change into their swimsuits before going swimming? In their _. 59 Why does the hotel apologize to the guests? Because of _ caused by the reconstruction program. 60 Who should the guests turn to if they have any pr
44、oblem? They should call the _. 61 I will give you a clear idea of the market conditions in the region as soon as possible. （ A）我会尽快让你们清楚地了解该地区的市场情况。 （ B）我将尽可能设法弄清楚该地区的市场销售情况。 （ C）我会尽早向你们清楚地说明该地区的市场状况。 （ D）我将尽可能对该地区市场状况提出明确的想法。 62 One more assistant will be required to check reporters names when they
45、 arrive at the press conference. （ A）还需要一位助手在记者到达新闻发布会时核查他们的姓名。 （ B）还需要一位助手在记者到达新闻发布会时登记他们的姓名。 （ C）还有一位助手在到达新闻发布会时请记者通报他们的姓名。 （ D）还有一位助手要记者在到达新闻发布会时通报他们的姓名。 63 Mr. Smith has cancelled his trip because an urgent matter has come up which requires his immediate attention. （ A）史密斯先生推迟了旅行因为发生了一件大家都十分关注的突
46、发事件。 （ B）史密斯先生取消了旅行，因为发生了一件紧急的事情需要他立即处理。 （ C）史密斯先生取消了旅行，因为有一件棘手的事情需要他予以密切关注。 （ D）史密斯先生推迟了旅行，因为要处理一桩已引起公众关注的突发事件。 64 The library is trying in every possible way to raise more money to meet its increasing running costs. （ A）这个图书馆正尽一切努力增加更多收入以满足不断增长的日常开支。 （ B）这个图书馆正想尽一切办法提高收费标准并不断降低经营管理成本。 （ C）这个图书馆正尝试
47、用各种办法提高收费标准以便尽早收回投资成本。 （ D）这个图书馆正想尽一切办法筹集更多资金满足越来越多的日常开支。 65 Worktrain is a website for jobs and learning. It puts the most popular services for job seekers online. This makes it easy for you to get the information you need. At this site, youll find over 300,000 jobs, plus thousands of training oppo
48、rtunities and information on job markets. And because Worktrain uses the power of the Internet, it gives you what you need faster and more easily than ever before. 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 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a Notice according to the information given below in Chinese. Remember to write the not
