1、大学英语三级( A级)模拟试卷 148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) Two dollars. ( B) Three dollars. ( C) Four dollars. ( D) Five dollars. ( A) Customer and salesman. ( B) Colleagues. ( C) Employee and boss. ( D) Classmates. ( A) Change his mind. ( B) Study until midnight. ( C) Sleep late in the m
3、orning. ( D) Go to bed early. ( A) At a concert. ( B) At a flower shop. ( C) At a restaurant. ( D) At an art museum. ( A) Henry failed the exam for the first time. ( B) Henry played football after the exam. ( C) Henry paid no attention to his study before the exam. ( D) Henry was an excellent footba
4、ll player. 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 be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you s
5、hould choose the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. ( A) On the plane. ( B) At the airport. ( C) On the train. ( D) In the shop. ( A) A waitress. ( B) A conductor. ( C) An air clerk. ( D) A shop assistant. ( A) Brother and sister. ( B) Old friends. ( C) Waiter and customer. ( D
6、) Husband and wife. ( A) Out of the office. ( B) In North Street. ( C) In Winter Street. ( D) In Green Street. ( A) At 6:30 p.m. ( B) At 6:30 a.m. ( C) At 2 p.m. ( D) At 6 p.m. Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage.
7、After that you will hear five questions. The passage will be spoken twice. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 11 What are in Mrs. Clarks handbag? 12 When did she come home? 13 When she smelled cigarette smoke, what did she associate with it?
8、 Somebody had _. 14 After she smelled cigarette smoke, what did she do? She checked the _. 15 What was certain according to the passage? _ had been smoked in her house that afternoon. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by d
9、eciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 Yesterday Ms. Chen at the meeting suggested that Li Hong _ the job because she is the only one qualified. ( A) does ( B) will do ( C) do ( D) done 17 Not only did Franz know her, _ he was also her classmate.
10、( A) and ( B) also ( C) but ( D) or 18 Jerry seldom came to the laboratory, _ he? ( A) did he ( B) didnt he ( C) does him ( D) doesnt he 19 The chair _ you are sitting is made of wood. ( A) that ( B) which ( C) what ( D) on which 20 It is five years _ he left his hometown. ( A) when ( B) from ( C) s
11、ince ( D) while 21 He spent _ 100 yuan on the shoes. ( A) not much than ( B) more less than ( C) no more than ( D) more not than 22 No sooner _ I left the library than it began to rain. ( A) had ( B) when ( C) that ( D) as 23 _, youd better keep it away from kids. ( A) To be safe ( B) being safe ( C
12、) That for safe ( D) As be safe 24 Time _, I shall invite you to dinner tonight. ( A) permitted ( B) that permitting ( C) is permitted ( D) permitting 25 Courage, intelligence, and experience all _ to overcome obstacles. ( A) helps ( B) helping ( C) help ( D) helped Section B Directions: There are 1
13、0 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 This time next week Ill be on vacation. Probably I (lay) _ on a beautiful beach. 27 It is required that every student (arrive) _ at school before 8:00 a.m. 28 He is looking forward
14、to (see) _ the new movie of the famous actor. 29 Without his help, the reason of the accident may never (discover) _ 30 You can never do anything well without (put) _ your heart into it. 31 A few people who do not agree with us about the matter havent realized the (important) _ of the matter. 32 The
15、 fact that he had made a new invention (great) _ encouraged us. 33 After the (operate) _, he couldnt walk any longer. 34 He was very (disappoint) _ at hearing the news. 35 They are (friendly) _ than my other neighbors. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions
16、 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 Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh, and do things with. Surely, th
17、ere are times when we need to be alone. We dont always want people around. But we would feel very lonely if we never had a friend. No two people are just the same. Sometimes friends dont get along. That doesnt mean that they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will make up and go on bei
18、ng friends. Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very sad. We miss them very much. But we can call them and write to them. It could be that we will even see them again. And we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them. Families somet
19、imes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women who have been friendly to people in a town. Some parks are named this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places. Theres more good news for people who have friends. They live l
20、onger than people who dont. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares. If someone cares about you, you take better care of yourself. 36 The phrase “make up“ in paragraph 2 most probably means _. ( A) invent ( B) put togeth
21、er ( C) end a quarrel ( D) complete 37 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? ( A) People usually feel depressed when their friends move away. ( B) People may call and write to their friends. ( C) People like their new friends very much if they get to know them. ( D) People must dep
22、end upon their friends for everything. 38 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT probably the place named after friendly people? ( A) A school. ( B) A town. ( C) A company. ( D) A park. 39 The reason why people who have friends live longer than people who dont is that _. ( A) they g
23、et a lot of help from their friends ( B) they feel happier and take better care of themselves ( C) they take better care of their friends ( D) their friends can teach them how to live a longer life 40 The best title for the passage would be _. ( A) The Importance of Old Friends ( B) The Importance o
24、f Having Friends ( C) The Importance of New Friends ( D) The Importance of Getting Along Well With Friends Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Filling in company application forms can become a boring and repetiti
25、ve (重复的 ) task. Yet any carelessness on an applicants part can draw a negative reaction from readers. Each company or organization usually uses its own specially designed form that, although it generally asks for the same basic information, may vary in detail. Consequently the suggestions below appl
26、y mainly to the approach you should take rather than suggest what you should write. When visiting future employers, always carry your personal data record with you so that you can readily search for details such as dates, telephone numbers, and other useful information. Treat every application form
27、as though it is the first one you are completing-write carefully and neatly. Use words that describe the responsibility and different aspects of each job you have held rather than list only the duties you performed. Particularly describe social activities that show your involvement in the community,
28、 or activities in which you held a teaching or coaching role. Pay particular attention if there is a section on the form that asks you to comment on how your education and past experience have especially prepared you for the position. Think this through very carefully before you write so that what y
29、ou say shows a natural progression (进展 ) from past experience to the job you are applying for. If you can, and if they fit naturally, add a few words to demonstrate how the position fits your overall career plan. 41 The first sentence of the passage means that _. ( A) you may have to fill in a long
30、application form ( B) the filling up of an application form takes much time ( C) one may have to fill in many application forms before one gets a job ( D) application forms should be filled carefully, with no misleading 42 Although all application forms demand the same basic information, _. ( A) dif
31、ferent companies may have different requirements ( B) different companies may take the same attitude towards them ( C) application may be required to answer all the questions in detail ( D) application may have to send in the forms by person 43 Which of the following statements is TRUE? ( A) Your pe
32、rsonal data record is more important than the interview itself. ( B) You should put all your personal data record in the application form. ( C) Your personal data record will be of much help to your interview. ( D) You should write your personal data as clearly and neatly as possible. 44 When writin
33、g about the duties you have been engaged in, you should _. ( A) put down the names of your colleagues ( B) describe the nature of the duties ( C) relate them to other major duties ( D) describe what responsible positions you have held 45 Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?
34、 ( A) Importance of Application Forms ( B) How to Fill in an Application Form ( C) Job and Its Application ( D) Nature of Application Forms 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 wri
35、te your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. Have yourself a merry homemade holiday. Reindeer carrying Santa with carols (圣诞颂歌 ) filling the air. It is a time for Christmas ornaments (装饰 ), gift, and twinkling lights. Shopping, wrappi
36、ng parts full of giving. Trees for parents, toys for children, and flowers for your lever. Miracle will be made with love and your own two hands. A festive occasion, along awaited day. So do not hesitate to join our special fair. The ongoing Laitai Christmas Sale can be found on the third floor of t
37、he Laitai flower and plant market and will nm until December 26th. Christmas trees, gorgeous candlesticks, delicate garlands and collection.you can find anything you want for the splendid holiday! A design of decorative hoops for Christmas will be specially offered to hotels, halls and restaurants.
38、During the sale, anyone who has an invitation will get a small gift. Laitai Christmas Sale The place: the third floor of Laitai (46) market Time: until (47) Goods: 1) (48) , gorgeous candlesticks, delicate garlands and collection of ornaments and decorations 2) a design of decorative hoops specially
39、 offered to hotels, (49) Good news: During the sale, anyone who has an invitation will get a (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
40、 letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A-a registered trademark B-after-sale services C-certification system D-copyright piracy E-domestic products F-end product G-gross weight H-life of use I-owner of copyright J-pirated copyright K-potent legislation L-processing requirements M-product
41、 coverage N-transfer of technology O-product quality guarantee P-unfinished products 51 ( )毛重 ( )技术转让 52 ( )盗版商品 ( )产品范围 53 ( )注册商标 ( )专利权 54 ( )认证体系 ( )半成品 55 ( )使用年限 ( )售后服务 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (N
42、o.56 through No.60) following them. 56 Septemberl5, 2002 Dear Ms. Cao, I am pleased to inform you that you are the successful applicant for the post of clerk in the Li Seng Office of our company, starting on Monday, 17 September. This offer is subject to receiving good references concerning your pre
43、vious employment. I should be grateful, therefore, if you could kindly send me as soon as possible the names and addresses of three people who have known you for at least one year. One of the referees should be your present employer. The position is also subject to probationary (见习的 ) period of six
44、months. At the end of this time, we have the right to terminate (解除 ) your contract after giving you one weeks notice. If you perform satisfactorily during this initial period, however, your post will become permanent with annual increments (增额 ) in salary. You will also be eligible for promotion to
45、 Senior Clerk after five years. We shall also require you to undergo a period of training for the first month. This will take place in our Branch Office for the first two weeks and in our Head Office for the second two weeks. Please note that the Head Office is situated near the airport about 5 kilo
46、meters from our Branch Office. I look forward to seeing you in my office at 8:00 a.m. on 17 September. I shall contact you again, however, as soon as I have received your references. Yours sincerely, Deng Guofeng Manager, Li Seng Branch Office 56 What position did Ms. Cao apply for?She applied for t
47、he _. 57 When will Ms. Cao become a permanent member of staff?After _ of six months. 58 What will Ms. Cao be expected to do before she starts her work as a clerk?To undergo _ in two different offices of the company. 59 Where is the Head Office located?Its located near _ about 5 kilometers from the B
48、ranch Office. 60 Who is the writer of the letter?Deng Guofeng, _ of the Branch Office. 61 To understand intercultural communication, we seek to understand tradition and modernization. ( A)要了解文化之间的联系,我们需了解传统与现代。 ( B)要了解跨文化交际,我们力图探究传统与现代。 ( C)正因为要了,解跨文化交际,我们才得以理解传统与现代。 ( D)要了解跨文化交际,我们要大力收集资料。 62 The schedule of payments will be based on the schedule of civil works. ( A)付款时间一定要遵守工程建设表。 ( B)工资表要按工作的时间来做。 ( C)付款时间表将根据工程建设来定。 ( D)付款时间要按国内工作而定。 63 Researchers found that the more c