1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 118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） Please sit down. （ B） She doesnt want him to sit down. （ C） She doesnt like the man. （ D） She wants the man to go away. （ A） The woman can correct her mistake later. （ B） The woman answered three questions correctly. （ C） The woma
3、n cant change her answers now. （ D） The woman didnt begin the test on time, （ A） Take a different train. （ B） Go shopping at the new store. （ C） Find a new repair shop. （ D） Buy a new car. （ A） They were schoolmates. （ B） They are very good friends. （ C） They were both businessmen years ago. （ D） Th
4、ey are professors of a certain university. （ A） He is better. （ B） He is sick in bed. （ C） He has recovered. （ D） He is feeling worse. （ A） Please sit down. （ B） She doesnt want him to sit down. （ C） She doesnt like the man. （ D） She wants the man to go away. （ A） The woman can correct her mistake l
5、ater. （ B） The woman answered three questions correctly. （ C） The woman cant change her answers now. （ D） The woman didnt begin the test on time. （ A） Take a different train. （ B） Go shopping at the new store. （ C） Find a new repair shop. （ D） Buy a new car. （ A） They were schoolmates. （ B） They are
6、 very good friends. （ C） They were both businessmen years ago. （ D） They are professors of a certain university. （ A） He is better. （ B） He is sick in bed. （ C） He has recovered. （ D） He is feeling worse. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. T
7、here are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. The conversations and the questions will 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） At a post office. （ B） At a
8、 theatre. （ C） At a restaurant. （ D） At a bank. （ A） Fixed deposit. （ B） Checking account. （ C） Bonus deposit. （ D） Current deposit. （ A） At a post office. （ B） At a theatre. （ C） At a restaurant. （ D） At a bank. （ A） Fixed deposit. （ B） Checking account. （ C） Bonus deposit. （ D） Current deposit. （
9、A） Because she is going home. （ B） Because she doesnt like the film. （ C） Because she is very busy with her work. （ D） Because she doesnt like the man. （ A） He goes to the cinema. （ B） He sits at home and watches TV. （ C） He works at his company. （ A） Three weeks. （ B） A month. （ C） A couple of week
10、s. （ D） 2 months. （ A） Because she is going home. （ B） Because she doesnt like the film. （ C） Because she is very busy with her work. （ D） Because she doesnt like the man. （ A） He goes to the cinema. （ B） He sits at home and watches TV. （ C） He works at his company. （ D） He goes out with his friends
11、. （ A） Three weeks. （ B） A month. （ C） A couple of weeks. （ D） 2 months. 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. When you hear a question, you
12、 should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 21 How much is the sale price for the 180-dollar mens suits? 22 What other items can you find at low prices beside mens suits and sport coats? Youll find dress slacks, long-sleeved sport _of all colors and all sizes. 23 What is the pri
13、ce of dresses now in the ladies department? Its as low as _. 24 How does the speaker comment this clearance sale? This is _. that Harrisons has ever had. 25 When does the shop close on Mondays? 26 How much is the sale price for the 180-dollar mens suits? 27 What other items can you find at low price
14、s beside mens suits and sport coats? Youll find dress slacks, long-sleeved sport _of all colors and all sizes. 28 What is the price of dresses now in the ladies department? Its as low as _. 29 How does the speaker comment this clearance sale? This is _. that Harrisons has ever had. 30 When does the
15、shop close on Mondays? 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. 31 Kenny _ yet, otherwise he would have called me. （ A） mustnt have arri
16、ved （ B） shouldnt have arrived （ C） cant have arrived （ D） need not have arrived 32 With so many essays _, I doubt if I shall have time to visit my relatives. （ A） written （ B） to write （ C） writing （ D） being written 33 _ for all the problems, I felt I could relax. （ A） With solutions founding （ B）
17、 With founding solutions （ C） With solutions to be found （ D） With solutions found 34 Your hair needs _ Youd better have it cut tomorrow. （ A） Cutting （ B） to cut （ C） cut （ D） being cut 35 we came to a palace _ our former classmates had never paid a visit before. （ A） where （ B） which （ C） that （ D
18、） to which 36 _ all his riches, he was never contented. （ A） However （ B） Though （ C） In spite of （ D） Although 37 Anyone _ this opinion may speak out. （ A） who against （ B） that is against （ C） which is against （ D） who against 38 _ my grandpa still takes an active part in community activities. （ A
19、） Old as he is （ B） As he is old （ C） He is as old （ D） As old is he 39 It is a pity that you should stay at home when we have _ weather. （ A） such a fine （ B） so fine a （ C） such fine （ D） so fine 40 It is no use _ to her about the value of life. （ A） talk （ B） talking （ C） to talk （ D） talked Sect
20、ion 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. 41 As my sons are becoming more (independence) _, I have more time for myself. 42 The (real) _ is that we have barely enough food for three days. 43 I wont
21、 wait if it means (delay) _ more than a week. 44 Im sorry, sir. Your mobile phone isnt ready yet. It (repair) _ in the factory. 45 Will the work (finish) _ in an hour? 46 He tried to speak loud so as to make himself (hear) _. 47 It is requested that he (tell) _ the truth as soon as possible. 48 The
22、lecture was so (bore) _ that half of the students fell asleep. 49 You (not see) _ her in her office yesterday; shes been out of town for two weeks. 50 We have decided to (large) _ the production scale to produce more and better computers. 51 As my sons are becoming more (independence) _, I have more
23、 time for myself. 52 The (real) _ is that we have barely enough food for three days. 53 I wont wait if it means (delay) _ more than a week. 54 Im sorry, sir. Your mobile phone isnt ready yet. It (repair) _ in the factory. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questi
24、ons 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 Arabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. Even the busiest government official or executive alwa
25、ys takes extra time to be polite and offer refreshments(点心 ). No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality. The “conference visit“ is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business in the presence of strangers, who may o
26、r may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is interrupted several times by people who come into the room unannounced, whisper, or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and leave. Act as though you do not hear, and never show displeasure at b
27、eing interrupted. Making decisions quickly is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness(含糊 ) in doing business in the Middle East which will puzzle a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions. Patience is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high-le
28、vel government officials as they are very busy. Give yourself enough time. Personal relationships are very important. They are the key to doing business in Arab countries. Try to identify the decision-maker regarding your product service immediately and get to know him on a friend basis. Do your hom
29、ework. Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal. Be ready to answer technical questions. Familiarize yourself with the Moslem and national holidays. Avoid a visit during Ramadan (拉马丹日 ), the Moslem month of fasting(斋戒 ). Most Arab countries have six-day workweek form Saturday throu
30、gh Thursday. When matched with the Monday to Friday practice in most Western countries, it leaves only three and a half workdays shared. Remember this in planning your appointments. When an Arab says yes, he may mean “maybe“. When he says maybe, he probably means “no“. You seldom get a direct “no“ f
31、rom an Arab because it is considered impolite. Also, he does not want to close his options. On the other hand, “yes“ does not necessarily mean “yes“. A smile and a slow nod might seem like an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite. 55 Arabs will _ in a business meeting. （ A） spend some ti
32、me being polite and offering refreshments first （ B） ask you to wait for several minutes first （ C） introduce you to some strangers first （ D） start talking business immediately 56 Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? （ A） Usually Arabs may not make prompt decisions. （ B） You
33、 should act as though you do not hear while a stranger comes in to speak with your host. （ C） You should leave angrily because of interruptions. （ D） You will have to discuss business in front of strangers. 57 What workdays are shared by Arab countries and Western countries? （ A） Saturday, Sunday, M
34、onday and Tuesday. （ B） Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. （ C） Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. （ D） Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 58 The phrase “close his options“ in the last paragraph means “_“. （ A） change the topic （ B） get too close to you （ C） make a decision. （ D）
35、limit his choice 59 The main purpose of this article is to explain _. （ A） why you need extra time when you visit Arab countries （ B） how to be polite when doing business in the Arab world （ C） why Arab officials are so busy （ D） why personal relationships are important when doing business in the Ar
36、ab world 60 Arabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. Even the busiest government official or executive always takes extra time to be polite and offer refreshments(点心 ). No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality. The “conference visit“
37、 is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business in the presence of strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is interrupted several times by people who come into the room unannou
38、nced, whisper, or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and leave. Act as though you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted. Making decisions quickly is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness(含糊 ) in doing business in the Middle East which will puzzle a newcom
39、er. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions. Patience is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials as they are very busy. Give yourself enough time. Personal relationships are very important. They are the key to doing business in
40、 Arab countries. Try to identify the decision-maker regarding your product service immediately and get to know him on a friend basis. Do your homework. Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal. Be ready to answer technical questions. Familiarize yourself with the Moslem and nationa
41、l holidays. Avoid a visit during Ramadan(拉马丹日 ), the Moslem month of fasting(斋戒 ). Most Arab countries have six-day workweek form Saturday through Thursday. When matched with the Monday to Friday practice in most Western countries, it leaves only three and a half workdays shared. Remember this in pl
42、anning your appointments. When an Arab says yes, he may mean “maybe“. When he says maybe, he probably means “no“. You seldom get a direct “no“ from an Arab because it is considered impolite. Also, he does not want to close his options. On the other hand, “yes“ does not necessarily mean “yes“. A smil
43、e and a slow nod might seem like an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite. 60 Arabs will _ in a business meeting. （ A） spend some time being polite and offering refreshments first （ B） ask you to wait for several minutes first （ C） introduce you to some strangers first （ D） start talking
44、 business immediately 61 Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? （ A） Usually Arabs may not make prompt decisions. （ B） You should act as though you do not hear while a stranger comes in to speak with your host. （ C） You should leave angrily because of interruptions. （ D） You wi
45、ll have to discuss business in front of strangers. 62 What workdays are shared by Arab countries and Western countries? （ A） Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. （ B） Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. （ C） Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. （ D） Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
46、. 63 The phrase “close his options“ in the last paragraph means “_“. （ A） change the topic （ B） get too close to you （ C） make a decision. （ D） limit his choice 64 The main purpose of this article is to explain _. （ A） why you need extra time when you visit Arab countries （ B） how to be polite when
47、doing business in the Arab world （ C） why Arab officials are so busy （ D） why personal relationships are important when doing business in the Arab world Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 65 Cambridge University pr
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49、at GCE A-level (or the equivalent), but learning ability is the only quality they all share. Students at Cambridge come from a wide range of educational and social background. Whatever your background, you yourself have to make the decision to apply, and you, as an individual, will be considered for admission. At Cambridge, Open Days are arranged to help you to experience the
