1、2012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） Here it is. （ B） Im sorry to say so. （ C） Coffee, please. （ D） See you next time. （ A） Take it easy. （ B） Its over there. （ C） This way, please. （ D） Thats fine. （ A） Very good. （ B） Not yet. （ C） Thats nice. （ D） Its far away. （ A） Take your t
3、ime. （ B） Yes, here you are. （ C） Never mind. （ D） Thats too large. （ A） Thats important. （ B） No problem. （ C） Yes, very much. （ D） No, thanks. 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
4、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） Get off the bus. （ B） Book a ticket. （ C） Take a taxi. （ D） Buy a newspaper. （ A） It is comfortable. （ B） It i
5、s far away. （ C） It is large. （ D） It is expensive. （ A） Help the man. （ B） Sell a product. （ C） Make a plan. （ D） Write a report. （ A） He has lost his key. （ B） Hell repair the bicycle. （ C） The woman can use the bicycle. （ D） The woman should return the key. （ A） Go to a party. （ B） Stay at home.
6、（ C） Stay for dinner. （ D） Go shopping. 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 o
7、rder of numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 Hi, Im Brian Smith. Now Ill 【 11】 some ideas with you for using a kind of new software. The software is designed and made by our company. It can help you to 【 12】 th
8、e average salary for your job type. The software can be found online. Whether you 【 13】 a new job, or moving to another area, it can be a 【 14】 tool to get the necessary information. I hope you will find the software helpful when you check out your salary. For more information, 【 15】 to check us out
9、 online or email us. 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 D. 16 Think over our proposal and let me know whether you agree_it. （ A） for
10、（ B） in （ C） with （ D） at 17 Could you please _why you cant come to attend the meeting? （ A） explain （ B） understand （ C） give （ D） reach 18 It is a fact_most deaths from lung cancer are caused by smoking. （ A） that （ B） how （ C） what （ D） which 19 The managers reply_that he was not really intereste
11、d in the project. （ A） offered （ B） showed （ C） advised （ D） described 20 She didnt tell the reason_she was absent from the important lecture. （ A） what （ B） which （ C） how （ D） why 21 It was once a difficult time, but in the end everything_all right. （ A） turned out （ B） put up （ C） carried away （
12、D） gave in 22 You can fly to London this evening_ you dont mind changing the flight in Paris. （ A） until （ B） if （ C） where （ D） before 23 Food, clothing and shelter are the_needs for all of us. （ A） careful （ B） attractive （ C） strange （ D） basic 24 I feel it is my responsibility_you of our decisio
13、n. （ A） inform （ B） to inform （ C） informing （ D） informed 25 The staff members were asked to arrive a few minutes earlier before the meeting （ A） will start （ B） starts （ C） started （ D） would start Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with th
14、e proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 They are now looking for a new way of (treat) _the rare disease. 27 I was (deep) _ moved by what my boss had done for me. 28 If you want to achieve your goal, you have to work (hard)_than ever before. 29 Our company has bought two pieces of (equip)
15、_for the lab. 30 Up till now, he (work)_on software design for 10 years. 31 Theyre looking for an (experience)_manager to further improve the overseas business. 32 The tour guide marked some places of interest on the map for us (visit) _ 33 I wonder whether there is any (different) _between these tw
16、o projects. 34 They didnt follow the new rules (make)_by the company. 35 A water power station (build) _in the area several years ago. 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 th
17、ere are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 35 So, you love the Internet. Its a great place to find information or go shopping. Its fun, but do you spend a lot of time online? Experts say 6% of Internet users are Internet addicts (上瘾的人 ) they are always online. “Inte
18、rnet addicts are often young people,“ says one expert, “and they usually have problems with family, friends, work, and school. “ Go through the following check list. If you answer yes to all these questions, maybe you are an Internet addict. 1. Do you spend a Lot of time on the Internet? Yes No 2. D
19、o you think or talk about the Internet all the time? Yes No 3. Are all your friends “Internet friends“? Yes No 4. Is the Internet your only hobby? Yes No 5. Do you ever miss appointments (约会 ) because you are online? Yes No So, what do you do if you think you are an addict? Go to an advice service.
20、Where is it? On the Internet, of course! 36 According to the first paragraph, people find the Internet a great place to_. （ A） become addicted （ B） get information （ C） make money （ D） do office work 37 Those who are always online are called_. （ A） Internet users （ B） Internet experts （ C） Internet
21、addicts （ D） Internet providers 38 According to one expert, Internet addicts are often young people who usually （ A） enjoy a lot of hobbies （ B） suffer from poor health （ C） have problems with life and work （ D） take thorough medical examinations 39 If you want to find out whether you are an Interne
22、t addict, you are advised to （ A） go through the check list provided （ B） take a special training course （ C） ask a friend about it （ D） go to see a doctor 40 This passage is mainly about_. （ A） the use of the Internet （ B） the types of Internet addicts （ C） the advantages of the Internet （ D） the s
23、igns of an Internet addict Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 40 Things you should know about your library card Library cards Cards are free to all library users. Cards are renewed annually. Your library card enabl
24、es you to register at other public libraries across the city. Responsibility Users are responsible for returning all materials borrowed on their card by the date due (到期的 ) and for any charges on items that are overdue, lost or damaged. Please report your lost card immediately. Items borrowed on the
25、 card are still your responsibility. Charges for lost or damaged materials are based on the cost and include handling fees. Renewals (续借 ) Most items can be renewed twice unless someone has requested them. There are no renewals on DVDs, videos, or CD-Roms. Fines Borrowing is free if materials are re
26、turned by the due date. If your materials are returned late, fines (罚款 ) are charged: 30 cents per day for most adult items 10 cents per day for most junior materials $ 1 per day for adult DVDs 50 cents for junior DVDs. 41 According to the passage, the library card can be registered at_. （ A） the li
27、brary only in your neighborhood （ B） other public libraries in the city （ C） college libraries only （ D） all online libraries 42 Users are required to pay charges on items that are_. （ A） due （ B） renewed （ C） damaged （ D） borrowed 43 If you have lost your library card, you_. （ A） are still responsi
28、ble for the items borrowed on that card （ B） have only to pay the cost of the items borrowed （ C） cannot get a new card from the same library （ D） dont need to pay the handling fees 44 According to the passage, you can renew most of the items you borrowed_. （ A） once only （ B） three times （ C） twice
29、 at most （ D） as often as you like 45 If you dont return the materials by the due date you will be_. （ A） charged one dollar per day （ B） requested to return the card （ C） informed by an email （ D） charged a fine Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to co
30、mplete 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 The late-night bus is back! Beginning Thursday, September 30, late-night traffic service is back! Available to all community members, the three late-night bus
31、lines provide service to most of the community. This safe, low cost and convenient traffic service can provide rides to and from work, movies, shopping, or for evening pastimes (娱乐消遣 ). Service operates on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 8:45 p. m. to 2:45 a. m. from September 30 to June
32、11, 2012, except for Oregon State University winter holiday. The last buses leave downtown starting at 1:45 a.m. Come on board! Get current information on traffic-related events at our website (网址 ) or call 541-766-6998. Pick up the map and schedule on all buses, at Corvallis and Philomath City Hall
33、s, the public Library, the Oregon State University Bookstore, and Snell Hall. Late-night Bus Service Total number of bus lines provided: 【 46】 Features of the service: safe, 【 47】 , and convenient Time of service operation: Thursday, Friday and 【 48】 nights, from September 30 to June 11, 2012 Time o
34、f last buses leaving downtown: at 【 49】 Way of contact: visit the website or call 【 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
35、the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 50 A-Position B-Department C-Type of Leave D-Sick Leave E-Private Affair Leave F-Reason for Leave G-Attach Medical Record H-No Medical Record I-Paid Holiday J-Annual Leave K-Leaving Time L-Signature of Employee M-Checking Result N-Agree O-Deny P-Approved by Q-Rema
36、rk 51 ( )同意 ( )带薪假期 52 ( )请假事由 ( )审核结果 53 ( )部门 ( )请假时间 54 ( )职位 ( )请假类别 55 ( )病假 ( )年假 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 You can get free, fair and expert advice about ma
37、king your home more energy efficient from your local Energy Saving Trust advice centre. As they are experts in energy saving, they will be able to advise you on which energy saving measures are most suitable to your home. Our experts: Have good knowledge of your area and understand the local housing
38、 conditions for example, they can help you find out whether or not your house has cavity walls (空心墙 ). Can advise you on any grants (拨款 ) and offers that may be available to help towards the cost of re-structuring measures. Know your local labour market and so can recommend suitable qualified worker
39、s. Have experience of helping people like you take effective energy saving actions,from the start of the process to the end. 56 What advice is given by the Energy Saving Trust advice centre? Expert advice about making our home_. 57 What measures can the experts in the centre propose? The measures th
40、at are_to your home. 58 What else can the experts do for you? Give advice on the grants and offers towards the cost of_. 59 Why can the experts recommend suitable qualified workers? Because they are familiar with your local _. 60 What experience have the experts got? Helping people take effective_.
41、61 Customers from various countries are warmly welcome to establish and develop business contacts in China. （ A）在各国的中国客商都能适应 当地的风俗习惯。 （ B）不同国家的风俗在中国都受到了热烈的欢迎。 （ C）热烈欢迎各国客商在华建立和发展业务联系。 （ D）各国的客商在中国经商都会受到热烈的欢迎。 62 This training program provides companies with the knowledge and skills which are needed
42、for their success. （ A）本培训课程为各公司提供取得成功的必要知识和技能。 （ B）公司要取得成功，需要此培训课程提供的知识和技能。 （ C）此项培训计划成功地为公司提供了必需的知识和技能。 （ D）公司的知识和技能是成熟的，因此本次培训获得成功。 63 As far as quality is concerned, this product is among the top three in the European market. （ A）该产品质量跟欧洲市场前三位的产品一样好。 （ B）本产品的质量远胜于欧洲市场上前三位产品。 （ C）谈到质量，该产品在欧洲市场始终位
43、居第三。 （ D）就质量而言，该产品在欧洲市场上位列前三。 64 The improvement of energy efficiency in a restaurant will not only save money, but protect valuable natural resources, too. （ A）提高餐厅的效益不仅能够赚钱，而且能够保持珍贵的自然资源。 （ B）提高餐厅的能源效率不仅能省钱，而且能保护宝贵的自然资源。 （ C）减少餐厅的能耗只能少花钱，但却不利于保护稀缺的自然资源。 （ D）减少餐厅的消费虽然省不了多少钱，但能减少自然资源的浪费 。 65 From th
44、e age of 15, young people can become British Red Cross volunteers (英国红十字会志愿者 ) but that doesnt mean you cant start earlier. We have set up this age rule for many reasons. But the fact is that wed love you to learn more about our work at the Red Cross right now and perhaps start preparing for your fu
45、ture volunteering role. We have lots of fun activities to keep you involved right now. 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 t
46、est your ability to do practical writing. You are required to fill in the Resume (简历 ) and write a Fax according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the Translation/ Composition Sheet. 说明：将所给信息填入下面的简历中。 王晓华，男，生于 1992年 6月 15日。家住东方市滨海路 56号，联系电话为18619018764，电子邮
47、箱 wangxiaohua163 com。 从 2006年 9月至 2009年 7月就读东方市第一中学。自 2009年 9月至 2012年 7月在东方职业技术学院学习，专业为电气技术 。曾获得 2010年、 2011年度奖学金，并于 2011年通过计算机考试，获得证书。 2012年 1月至 4月在 ABC公司实习。个人的兴趣爱好是阅读和旅游。 Words for reference： 东方职业技术学院 Dongfang Vocational College 电气技术 electrical technology 证书 certificate 奖学金 scholarship 实习 internsh
48、ip Resume Name: (1) Sex: (2) Date of Birth: (3) Address: 56 Binhai Road, Dongfang Mobile phone: (4) E-mail: (5) Education Background Work Experience 2012年 12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 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 answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 1 【听力原
