1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 156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） $60. （ B） $100. （ C） $120. （ D） $200. （ A） A shop assistant. （ B） A secretary. （ C） A company manager. （ D） A waitress. （ A） Stella should go home immediately. （ B） Stella should not worry about her family. （ C） Stella should writ
3、e home more frequently. （ D） Stella should phone her family. （ A） At the supermarket. （ B） In the restaurant. （ C） In the mans home. （ D） In the womans home. （ A） Jane wants to speak to somebody. （ B） Jane will leave a message. （ C） Somebody wants to see Jane. （ D） Jane cannot answer the call right
4、now. 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 should
5、choose the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. （ A） A close friend of Dr. Johnson. （ B） A regular patient of Dr. Johnson. （ C） A new patient of Dr. Johnson. （ D） An old patient of Dr. Johnson. （ A） Because Dr. Johnson is busy tomorrow. （ B） Because Dr. Johnson wont come to his s
6、urgery tomorrow. （ C） Because Jack is on duty tomorrow. （ D） Because Jack is busy tomorrow. （ A） A quiet room. （ B） A double room. （ C） A room at the back of the hotel. （ D） A small room. （ A） On the second floor. （ B） On the fifth floor. （ C） In the front of the hotel. （ D） In the middle of the hot
7、el. （ A） $55. （ B） $65. （ C） $75. （ D） $85. 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 should complete the answer t
8、o it with a word or a short phrase. 11 What does the passage say about Switzerland comparing with other countries?There is really no other country _. 12 Whats the scenery in Switzerland like?Here you have some of the finest and _ scenery. 13 What could you meet in Switzerland?You could meet _ hotels
9、 and the friendliest people. 14 What outdoor sporting activities may you seek?Such as walking, _ 15 What can you enjoy in the evening?We can enjoy _. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate wo
10、rd or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 The last man _ the sinking ship was the captain. （ A） left （ B） to leave （ C） having left （ D） being left 17 The situation today is obviously different from _ it was about 30 years ago. （ A） what （ B） when （ C） which （ D） such 18 The only one
11、 _ didnt pass the exam was Linton. （ A） who （ B） which （ C） that （ D） those 19 _ he retired, Mr. Wang had worked in the factory for 30 years. （ A） Whenever （ B） By the time （ C） The moment （ D） Since 20 The manager of the company insisted that all the staff members _ to their offices at six the next
12、 morning. （ A） came （ B） would come （ C） might come （ D） come 21 Li Ming knows a lot about Canada.He must _ a lot of books about that country. （ A） had read （ B） have read （ C） read （ D） have readed 22 He is _ of the two. （ A） stronger （ B） the stronger （ C） strongest （ D） the strongest 23 Lying on
13、the floor _. （ A） my naughty brother was （ B） did my naughty brother be （ C） be my naughty brother （ D） was my naughty brother 24 The manager, as well as his advisers, _ to attend the meeting. （ A） are agreed （ B） is agreed （ C） have agreed （ D） has agreed 25 Yesterday I met an old friend of mine by
14、 _, which was really a pleasant surprise. （ A） occasion （ B） accident （ C） way （ D） purpose 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. 26 This suit is rather dirty now. It is some time since it
15、(wash) _. 27 It is necessary that he (come) _ back without delay. 28 “Do you like your new job?“ “Yes, its very (enjoy) _ work .“ 29 We should prefer them (come) _ next week. 30 I apologize for not (keep) _ my promise. 31 His book was much better than those (write) _ so far on this subject. 32 Jane
16、performs her office duties with great (efficient) _. 33 I was told that Disney World is one of Floridas major (tour) _ attractions. 34 It (painfully) _ us to learn of Mrs. Mc Arthurs illness. 35 It is becoming the third (large) _ industrial city in the province. Task 1 Directions: After reading the
17、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 Another virtue Americans respect is perseverance. Remember Aesops fable about the turtle and
18、 the rabbit that had a race? The rabbit thought he could win easily, so he took a nap. But the turtle finally won because he did not give up. Another story tells of a little train that had to climb a steep hill. The hill was so steep that the little train had a hard time trying to get over it. But t
19、he train just kept pulling, all the while saying, “I think I can, I think I can.“ At last, the train was over the top of the hill. “I thought I could, I thought I could,“ chugged the happy little train. Compassion may be the queen of American virtues. The story of “The Good Samaritan“ from the Bible
20、 describes a man who showed compassion. On his way to a certain city, a Samaritan man found a poor traveler lying on the road. The traveler had been beaten and robbed. The kind Samaritan, instead of just passing by, stopped to help this person in need. Compassion can even turn into a positive cycle.
21、 In fall of 1992, people in Iowa sent truckloads of water to help Floridians who were hit by a hurricane. The next summer, during the Midwest flooding, Florida returned the favor. In less dramatic ways, millions of Americans are quietly passing along the kindnesses shown to them. In no way can this
22、brief description cover all the moral values honored by Americans. Courage, responsibility, loyalty, gratitude and many others could be discussed. In fact, Bennetts bestseller - over 800 pages - highlights just give 10 virtues. Even Bennett admits that he has only scratched the surface. But no matte
23、r how long or short the list, moral values are invaluable. They are the foundation of American culture - and any culture. 36 According to the passage, the turtle won the race because _. （ A） he ran much faster the rabbit （ B） he took a nap （ C） he kept running （ D） he thought he could win easily 37
24、The story of a little train is going to prove _. （ A） perseverance is one of American virtues （ B） the train was over the top of the hill at last （ C） the hill was too steep to climb （ D） the train did not give up 38 In the story of the Good Samaritan, what did the traveler do? （ A） He showed his co
25、mpassion. （ B） He just passed by. （ C） He stopped to help others. （ D） He had been rescued by the Samaritan. 39 According to the writer, Floridians helped people in Iowa because _. （ A） they love the story of the Good Samaritan （ B） they were hit by a hurricane （ C） they are kind hearted （ D） people
26、 in Iowa had helped them 40 The passage is going to tell us _. （ A） this description over all the moral values honored by Americans （ B） Bennetts bestseller is better than this passage （ C） courage, responsibility, loyalty, gratitude are American virtues （ D） moral values are the foundation of all t
27、he cultures Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 St. Valentines Day has roots in several different legends that have found their way to us through the ages. One of the earliest popular symbols of the day is Cupid(
28、爱神丘比特 ), the Ro man god of love, who is represented by the image of a young boy with bow and arrow. Three hundred years after the death of Jesus Christ, the Roman emperors still demanded that everyone believe in the Roman gods. Valentine, a Christian priest, had been thrown in prison for his teachin
29、gs. On February 14, Valentine was beheaded (斩首 ), not only because he was a Christian, but also because he had performed a miracle. He supposedly cured the jailers daughter of her blindness. The night before he was executed, he wrote the jailers daughter a farewell let ter, signing it “From Your Val
30、entine.“ Another legend tells us that this same Valentine, well loved by all, received notes to his jail cell from children and friends who missed him. Whatever the odd mixture of origins, St. Valentines Day is now a day for sweethearts. It is the day that you show your friend or loved one that you
31、care, You can send candy to someone you think is special. Or you can send roses, the flower of love. Most people send “valentines“, a greeting card named after the notes that St. Valentine received in jail. Valentines can be sentimental, romantic and heartfelt(真心真意的 ) They can be funny and friendly.
32、 If the sender is shy, valentines can be anonymous. Americans of all ages love to send and receive valentines. Handmade valentines created by cutting hearts out of colored paper, show that a lot of thought was put into making them personal. Valentines can be heart-shaped, or have hearts, the symbol
33、of love, on them. In elementary schools children make valentines for their classmates and put them in a large decorated box, similar to a mailbox. On February 14, the teacher opens the box and distributes the valentines to each student. After the students read their valentines they have a small part
34、y with refreshments. For teenagers and adults, major newspapers throughout the country have a Valentines Day offer. Anyone can send in a message, for a small fee of course, destined for a would-be sweet heart, a good friend, an acquaintance or even a spouse of fifty years. The message is printed in
35、a special section of the newspaper on February 14. 41 According to the passage, Valentine died at _. （ A） February 13 （ B） February 14 （ C） February 15 （ D） February 16 42 The word “farewell“ (Line 5, Para.2) means“ _.“ （ A） love （ B） goodbye （ C） thanks （ D） hate 43 According to the passage, nowada
36、ys valentine is _. （ A） persons name （ B） a greeting card （ C） a kind of flower （ D） a gift 44 In St. Valentines Day, the pupils send cards for _. （ A） teachers （ B） parents （ C） lovers （ D） classmates 45 St. Valentines Day is the day of _. （ A） teenagers （ B） adults （ C） gratitude （ D） love Task 3
37、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 write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 We have a vacancy for a trainee in our head office. Main duties will be office
38、work with some reception and telephone work. Training will be given in the use of a computer. The successful applicant will have college level education in business related subjects and will be able to work with a minimum of supervision. Typing skills are essential. Age range is preferably 21-24 . G
39、ood working conditions. Please apply in writing, stating age, qualifications, and other relevant information to: Ad ministration Manager, STARTEX OIL. P. O. Box 355, Westport. Situations Vacant The trainee will work in the (46) . An applicant with (47) education will be employed. The work gets littl
40、e (48) . (49) skill is very important for the job. The age range is (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 the brackets
41、of question NO. 51-55. 51 A - Continued story B - Correspondence column C - Covert coverage D - Free-lancer E - Man of the year F - Master Head G - News agency H - Press conference I - Morning Edition J - Newspaper Week K - Exclusive news L - Literary criticism M - War correspondent N - Newspaper ag
42、ency O - Special correspondent P - Resident correspondent 51 ( )新闻发布会 ( )特派记者 52 ( )文艺评论 ( )晨报 53 ( )隐性采访 ( )自由撰稿人 54 ( )通讯社 ( )读者来信专栏 55 ( )报纸代售处 ( )随军记者 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) f
43、ollowing them. 56 Our company manufactures a range of printing presses that are used successfully by companies in over 20 countries. A product specification brochure is enclosed. We are considering expanding our products to new markets and we would appreciate you assistance. In particular, we would
44、like to identify the best agents who are currently serving the printing industry in your region. We are looking for organizations which conduct their business in a truly professional manner. They must be fully conversant (熟悉 ) with the technical side of the printing industry and have a comprehensive
45、 understanding of all the features of the lines they represent. We would be very grateful if you could take a few moments to send us the names of three or four organizations that match our requirements. We shall then contact them to explore the possibility of establishing a mutually acceptable busin
46、ess relationship. Thank you very much for your time and consideration in this matter. 56 Whats enclosed in the letter?A product _. 57 How many countries are using the companys products? 58 What kind of relationship does the company want to establish with the new agent?The company wants to establish
47、a _ relationship. 59 What does the company want the receiver of the letter to do?To send him the names of _ organizations. 60 Whats the purpose of this letter?To look for _. 61 Without tools man is nothing, with tools he is all. （ A）没有工具人什么都不是，有了工具人是一切。 （ B）没有工具的人是无能的，有了工具的人才能大显神通。 （ C）没有工具男人一无所有，拥有
48、工具他是一切。 （ D）没有工具人是无能为力的，有了工具人才能大显神通。 62 According to the observations of some scientists, we will be short of energy in the near future. （ A）据一些科学家的观察，将来我们很快会面临能源危机。 （ B）据一些科学家的观察，在不久的 将来我们很快会面临能源危机。 （ C）据一些科学家的调查，将来我们很快会面临能源短缺。 （ D）一些科学家的观察报告，不久我们会面临能源危机。 63 His attention often wandered at lectures. No wonder he failed the exam. （ A）他听课时注意力不集中，难怪他考试不及格。 （ B）他听课注意力不集中，所以他考试不及格。 （ C）他的注意力不在听演讲，无可否认他考试不及格。 （ D）他听课时注意力经常不集中，毫无疑问他考试不及格。 64 The company announced in March that it would spend more than $1 billion in the next few years to capture a share of the Chinese
