1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 103及答案与解析 Section A 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 recorded question. The dialogues and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should
2、decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D. （ A） In a factory, （ B） In a restaurant. （ C） In a railway station. （ D） In a clinic. （ A） Because he lost his English textbook. （ B） Because he didnt get good marks in the last examination. （ C） Because he failed in the last English e
3、xamination. （ D） Because he did not attend the last English test. （ A） Saying good-bye to a friend. （ B） Buying tickets for a sports event. （ C） Paying a bill at a bank. （ D） Arranging a plane trip. （ A） He has canceled his trip. （ B） He is arriving this afternoon. （ C） He has changed his plan. （ D）
4、 He forgot to arrange his trip. （ A） In a restaurant. （ B） In a park. （ C） In a post office. （ D） At home. （ A） Because he lost his English textbook. （ B） Because he didnt get good marks in the last examination. （ C） Because he failed in the last English examination. （ D） Because he did not attend t
5、he last English test. （ A） Saying good-bye to a friend. （ B） Buying tickets for a sports event. （ C） Paying a bill at a bank. （ D） Arranging a plane trip. （ A） He has canceled his trip. （ B） He is arriving this afternoon. （ C） He has changed his plan. （ D） He forgot to arrange his trip. （ A） In a re
6、staurant. （ B） In a park. （ C） In a post office. （ D） At home. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. The conversations and the questions will
7、be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should choose the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. （ A） He likes its position and its size, but he doesnt think its very big. （ B） He likes its buildings and its size, but he thinks its very small （ C） He doesnt like its posi
8、tion or its size, but he thinks its very big. （ D） He likes its position and its size, he thinks its very big. （ A） about 1 000. （ B） about 10000. （ C） about 100. （ D） about 100000. （ A） He likes its position and its size, but he doesnt think its very big. （ B） He likes its buildings and its size, b
9、ut he thinks its very small （ C） He doesnt like its position or its size, but he thinks its very big. （ D） He likes its position and its size, he thinks its very big. （ A） about 1,000. （ B） about 10,000. （ C） about 100. （ D） about 100,000. （ A） Because she dislikes swimming. （ B） Because her mother
10、forbids her to swim. （ C） Because she has to go to roller-skate. （ D） Because she is crazy about roller-skates. （ A） In the front of the school gate. （ B） In the front of the school. （ C） In front of the school gate. （ D） In front of the school. （ A） Buy one. （ B） Borrow one from the man. （ C） Make
11、one. （ D） Steal one. （ A） Because she dislikes swimming. （ B） Because her mother forbids her to swim. （ C） Because she has to go to roller-skate. （ D） Because she is crazy about roller-skates. （ A） In the front of the school gate. （ B） In the front of the school. （ C） In front of the school gate. （
12、D） In front of the school. （ A） Buy one. （ B） Borrow one from the man. （ C） Make one. （ D） Steal one. Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. The passage will be spoken twice.
13、When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 20 According to the passage, who was John D. Rockfeller? He was a _ , gave away millions. 21 One day what did he do in New York? He went to stay at a hotel and asked for _ in it. 22 Why did he think he only
14、 needed a small room? Because he thought he was staying there _ . 23 When his son stays here, what knid of room does he always have? He always has _ one. 24 Whats his answer to the hotel managers question? His father is a rich man; _ . 25 One day what did he do in New York? He went to stay at a hote
15、l and asked for _ in it. 26 Why did he think he only needed a small room? Because he thought he was staying there _. 27 When his son stays here, what kind of room does he always have? He always has _ one. 28 Whats his answer to the hotel managers question? His father is a rich man; _. Section A Dire
16、ctions: 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. 29 I havent met him _ the last meeting. （ A） since （ B） for （ C） at （ D） before 30 It was not until the accid
17、ent happened _. （ A） that I realized my carelessness （ B） when I realized my carelessness （ C） as I realized my carelessness （ D） when my carelessness has been realized 31 The reason _ I cant come is that my mother is ill （ A） because （ B） why （ C） as （ D） for 32 If _ in the fridge, the fruit can re
18、main fresh for more than a week. （ A） kept （ B） keeping （ C） be kept （ D） to keep 33 _ last Friday, he would have got to London. （ A） Would he leave （ B） Had he left （ C） If he is to leave （ D） If he was leaving 34 I could have called you yesterday, but I _ your telephone number. （ A） didnt have （ B
19、） hadnt had （ C） wont have （ D） wouldnt have 35 The dictionary will prove _ to you in your English study. （ A） being of some use （ B） be of some use （ C） to be of some use （ D） of some use 36 The engineer claims that this engine is _ as the previous one. （ A） twice powerful （ B） as twice powerful （
20、C） powerful as twice （ D） twice as powerful 37 He was so engaged _ his business that he hadnt been home for a month. （ A） at （ B） on （ C） for （ D） in 38 _ the punishment was unfair, he accepted it without complaint. （ A） Since （ B） While （ C） As long as （ D） Even though 39 The engineer claims that t
21、his engine is _ as the previous one. （ A） twice powerful （ B） as twice powerful （ C） powerful as twice （ D） twice as powerful 40 He was so engaged _ his business that he hadnt been home for a month. （ A） at （ B） on （ C） for （ D） in 41 _ the punishment was unfair, he accepted it without complaint. （
22、A） Since （ B） While （ C） As long as （ D） Even though 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. 42 The director required that every member in his department (refer) _ to this report. 43 There is
23、 a rapid increase in population in that country that has caused a food(short) _ . 44 None of us will have any trouble (solve) _ such a problem. 45 The right side of the brain controls our(imagine) _ , our understanding of color and space. 46 The cost of meals in big cities varies greatly, (depend0_
24、on choices. 47 Is it necessary that the task (finish) _ today? 48 I got to the station, only (find)_ that the train was pulling out. 49 The roads have to be (wide) _ so that the problem of traffic jam can be solved. 50 To my surprise, Jenny, as well as her parents, (be) _ unfriendly to me. 51 That s
25、treet is a very (desire) _ place for you to open a store. 52 The roads have to be (wide) _ so that the problem of traffic jam can be solved. 53 To my surprise, Jenny, as well as her parents, (be) _ unfriendly to me. 54 That street is a very (desire) _ place for you to open a store. Task 1 Directions
26、: 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. 55 By the first century A. D., historians say, the Chinese had some knowled
27、ge of the winds and currents of the Pacific. When weather prevented the Chinese from navigating by the sky their mariners(水手 ) used magnetized(磁化 ) needles to guide them. Because the sailors had no level surface on their rocking ship, they floated the needle in a shallow bowl of water, and the compa
28、ss that guided explorers to day was born. Between 1450 and 1433, Emperor Chu Tis Treasure Fleet of the Dragon Throne ruled the entire south Pacific and the Indian Ocean, collecting gifts and tributes (贡品 ) for the Emperor throughout a territory that ranges from Korea and Japan to Eastern coast of Af
29、rica. The Admiral Cheng Ho began the first of seven voyages in 1405. The purpose of the first voyage was to hurt the former emperor who had been dethroned and escaped. The admirals fleet, which was made up of 62 large junks and 255 smaller ships, recaptured the deposed emperor and also defeated a la
30、rge pirate fleet that had been terrorizing the islands near Sumatra. Over the next 28 years, Admiral Cheng Ho increased Chinas trading territory to including 37 countries from the Vietnam coast to Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, and eastern Africa. Cheng Hes death around 1435 signaled the end of the Trea
31、sure Fleet and disappearing of Chinas economic domination of the South Pacific. 55 It is implied but not stated that ancient navigation used to sail _ . （ A） with their knowledge of the winds （ B） by the sky （ C） by the compass （ D） by the currents of the Pacific 56 Which of the following is not tru
32、e according to the passage? （ A） The Chinese sailors knew the winds and currents of the Pacific much earlier than the westerners. （ B） The Chinese sailors used the compass to guide their voyage. （ C） The Chinese sailors knew how to make rocking ships surface level （ D） The compass the Chinese marine
33、rs used had magnetized needles. 57 Why did Cheng Ho go on his first voyage in 1405? （ A） He wanted to be the first to sail round the world. （ B） He had to collect gifts and tributes for his emperor. （ C） He was ordered to hunt the deposed former emperor. （ D） He wanted to include the places he would
34、 cover into the Chinese territory. 58 According to the passage, _ . （ A） Cheng Ho succeeded in recaptured the deposed former emperor （ B） Cheng Ho once terrorized the islands near Sumatra （ C） Cheng Ho hoped to trade with African countries but failed （ D） Cheng Ho ruled the entire South Pacific and
35、Indian Ocean 59 From the passage, we know that _ . （ A） Cheng Ho died on the way of his last voyage （ B） Cheng Ho ended his seventh voyage in 1433 （ C） the disappearing of Chinas economic domination of the South Pacific led to Cheng Hos death （ D） it took Cheng Ho 30 years to visit 37 countries 60 B
36、y the first century A.D, historians say, the Chinese had some knowledge of the winds and currents of the Pacific. When weather prevented the Chinese from navigating by the sky their mariners(水手 ) used magnetized(磁化 ) needles to guide them. Because the sailors had no level surface on their rocking sh
37、ip, they floated the needle in a shallow bowl of water, and the compass that guided explorers to day was born. Between 1450 and 1433, Emperor Chu Tis Treasure Fleet of the Dragon Throne ruled the entire south Pacific and the Indian Ocean, collecting gifts and tributes(贡品 ) for the Emperor throughout
38、 a territory that ranges from Korea and Japan to Eastern coast of Africa. The Admiral Cheng Ho began the first of seven voyages in 1405. The purpose of the first voyage was to hurt the former emperor who had been dethroned and escaped. The admirals fleet, which was made up of 62 large junks and 255
39、smaller ships, recaptured the deposed emperor and also defeated a large pirate fleet that had been terrorizing the islands near Sumatra. Over the next 28 years, Admiral Cheng Ho increased Chinas trading territory to including 37 countries from the Vietnam coast to Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, and east
40、ern Africa. Cheng Hes death around 1435 signaled the end of the Treasure Fleet and disappearing of Chinas economic domination of the South Pacific. 60 It is implied but not stated that ancient navigation used to sail _. （ A） with their knowledge of the winds （ B） by the sky （ C） by the compass （ D）
41、by the currents of the Pacific 61 Which of the following is not true according to the passage? （ A） The Chinese sailors knew the winds and currents of the Pacific much earlier than the westerners. （ B） The Chinese sailors used the compass to guide their voyage. （ C） The Chinese sailors knew how to m
42、ake rocking ships surface level （ D） The compass the Chinese mariners used had magnetized needles. 62 Why did Cheng Ho go on his first voyage in 1405? （ A） He wanted to be the first to sail round the world. （ B） He had to collect gifts and tributes for his emperor. （ C） He was ordered to hunt the de
43、posed former emperor. （ D） He wanted to include the places he would cover into the Chinese territory. 63 According to the passage, _. （ A） Cheng Ho succeeded in recaptured the deposed former emperor （ B） Cheng Ho once terrorized the islands near Sumatra （ C） Cheng Ho hoped to trade with African coun
44、tries but failed （ D） Cheng Ho ruled the entire South Pacific and Indian Ocean 64 From the passage, we know that _. （ A） Cheng Ho died on the way of his last voyage （ B） Cheng Ho ended his seventh voyage in 1433 （ C） the disappearing of Chinas economic domination of the South Pacific led to Cheng Ho
45、s death （ D） it took Cheng Ho 30 years to visit 37 countries Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 65 Climate, more than any other single factor, determines the distribution of life on earth. Climatic boundaries estab
46、lish the limits within which organisms can survive. Plants, even more than animals, must be well adapted to climate in order to survive. They cannot move about or take shelter but must be equipped to endure whatever weather conditions. In the cold north pole, for example, low growing mosses(苔 ,藓 ) a
47、ll hug the ground for shelter from icy winds. Animals, despite their ability to move about and find shelter, are just as much influenced by climate as plants are. Creatures such as the camel and the penguin are so highly specialized that they have an extremely limited distribution. Others, such as b
48、ears, are flexible enough to adapt to a broad range of climates. Ocean-dwelling organisms are just as sensitive to climate changes in this temperature and salinity as land animals. Human beings are among the least specialized of all animals and live almost anywhere. Their clothes and their homes act
49、 as a sort of “miniature climate“ that can be taken with them everywhere. 65 According to the passage, which of the following factors most influences where life is found on earth? （ A） Climatic conditions. （ B） The length of days and nights. （ C） Ocean tides. （ D） Geographic boundaries. 66 According to the passage, plants in the cold area grow
