1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 177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） Patient and doctor. （ B） Waitress and customer. （ C） Secretary and boss. （ D） Wife and husband. （ A） Go outside to smoke. （ B） Dont smoke here, please. （ C） Your smoking doesnt bother me. （ D） Sorry, you cant. （ A） She doesnt like
3、 dancing. （ B） She doesnt have time. （ C） She doesnt know how to dance. （ D） Something is wrong with her leg. （ A） He refused to drive her. （ B） He has a new car. （ C） He forgot his drivers license. （ D） He is glad to drive her. （ A） She doesnt want to tell. （ B） She doesnt know. （ C） She isnt a pol
4、icewoman. （ D） She doesnt understand. 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
5、 you hear a question, you should choose the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. （ A） He has a headache. （ B） He has a sore throat. （ C） He has a stomachache. （ D） He has a high fever. （ A） Because hell attend his best friends birthday party. （ B） Because his throat doesnt hurt.
6、（ C） Because he doesnt want to get better. （ D） Because he doesnt want to miss his birthday party. （ A） In the summer. （ B） In the spring. （ C） In the winter. （ D） In the autumn. （ A） Sacramento. （ B） San Diego. （ C） Theyre not sure. （ D） St. Albans. （ A） Because London is her favorite city. （ B） Be
7、cause thats the place where they fall in love. （ C） Because thats the place where her parents live. （ D） All of the above. 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 w
8、ill be spoken twice. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 11 The grandfather used to have _ watch. 12 They live in _. 13 He _ in Trafalgar Square. 14 They got back about _. 15 Because the watch _. Section A Directions: In this section, there a
9、re 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 Only under special circumstances _ to take make-up tests. （ A） are freshmen permitted （ B） freshmen are permitted （ C） permitted are fresh
10、men （ D） are permitted freshmen 17 Mrs. Morrison invited us to the party, but our work _, we politely refused her invitation. （ A） not being finished （ B） was not finished （ C） not having finished （ D） had not been finished 18 For passengers, ships have the advantage of _ cheaper than trains or plan
11、es. （ A） having been （ B） to have been （ C） being （ D） to be 19 She pretended _ nothing had happened. （ A） as （ B） if （ C） as though （ D） since 20 The news was _ exciting _ many of us were moved to tears. （ A） such, that （ B） as, as （ C） so, as （ D） so, that 21 Some folk songs have been _ down from
12、one generation to another. （ A） sent （ B） gone （ C） come （ D） passed 22 It depends on _ we will hold the sports meet next Friday. （ A） if （ B） if or not （ C） that （ D） whether 23 I _ friendship very much, because I believe that true friendship is worth more than money. （ A） treasure （ B） consider （
13、C） like （ D） cherry 24 She had sat in the same position for several hours so that her neck and legs became _. （ A） staff （ B） stuff （ C） stiff （ D） stuffy 25 She thought I was talking about her son, _, in fact, I was talking about my son. （ A） whom （ B） which （ C） while （ D） where Section B Directio
14、ns: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 The slightest (care) _ in driving can result in a terrible accident. 27 What is the (deep) _ of the lake here? 28 She led the children to a place of (safe) _. 29 The
15、thief stole the lights, (make) _ the stairs even darker. 30 On Saturday afternoon, Mr. Green went to the market, (buy) _ some bananas and visited her cousin. 31 His knowledge of subject is quite (extend)_. 32 Did you use to (play) _ football at school? 33 Youre already missed too many classes this t
16、erm. You (miss) _ two classes just last week. 34 He speaks English as if he (be) _ a native speaker, but he is from China. 35 You should make (refer) _ to an English-English dictionary. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, number
17、ed 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 As one of the 20th centurys most skillful political leaders, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected for an unprecedented four terms. His New Deal Program, in response to
18、the Great Depression, utilized the federal government as an instrument of social and economic change in contrast to its traditionally passive role. He said in his inaugural address(就职演说 ), “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.“ And he helped American people regain confidence in themselves.
19、 Then in World War II, he led the Allies in their defeat of the Axis Powers. Born in Hyde Park, New York, on January 30, 1882, he was the only child of James Roosevelt and Sara Delano Roosevelt. His father was a cousin of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the .U.S. After graduation from Harv
20、ard University in 1904, Roosevelt attended Columbia University Law School without taking a degree and was admitted to the New York State Bar (律师业 ) in 1907. In 1905, he married a distant cousin, Eleanor Roosevelt, in a society wedding at which President Theodore Roosevelt gave his bride away. Frankl
21、in Roosevelt s political career began with his election to the New York State Senate as a Democrat in 1910. He quickly gained attention as the leader of an upstate coalition (联盟 )that fought the influence of New York Citys Democratic Machine. His support of Woodrow Wilsons candidacy as the Democrati
22、c presidential nominee(被提名的候选人 ) in 1912 resulted in his appointment to the post of assistant secretary of the navy, which he held during the World War I. In 1920 he was chosen as the Democratic nominee for Vice President. 36 What is the meaning of “utilized“ in the first paragraph? （ A） Planted. （
23、B） Generated. （ C） Made use of. （ D） Regarded. 37 According to the passage, the federal government _. （ A） traditionally played an active role in social and economic change （ B） traditionally played little role in social and economic change （ C） should work as an instrument to have a change （ D） sho
24、uld work as an instrument to fight the fear inside 38 Why could Franklin Roosevelt become the President according to the passage? （ A） His well-known family made it. （ B） His great ability in politics made it. （ C） His Democratic Party made it. （ D） None mentioned in the passage. 39 Which of the fol
25、lowing statement is NOT true according to the passage? （ A） Roosevelts term as President was the longest in American history. （ B） His fathers cousin was formerly the President of the United States. （ C） He graduated from Columbia University Law School without a degree. （ D） Theodore Roosevelt was e
26、ver Vice President in the history of the United States. 40 In your opinion, what is the best title of the passage? （ A） President of the United States （ B） The Roosevelts （ C） Franklin Delano Roosevelt （ D） Roosevelts Political Life Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions
27、 or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasnt easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didnt exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlins work was making musical instruments. In his spare time h
28、e liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer. One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at
29、 the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room. Merlin tried, different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels Under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of
30、arriving at the party on Wheels while playing the violin. On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror th
31、at was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlins grand entrance for a long time! 41 The text is mainly about _. （ A） a strange man （ B） an unusual party （ C） how roller skating began （ D） how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century 42 Merlin invented
32、the roller skates because he _. （ A） wanted to make a living （ B） just did it for fun （ C） wanted to make musical instruments better （ D） wanted to give others surprises 43 Merlin was called a dreamer because he _. （ A） often gave others surprises （ B） was an excellent musician （ C） invented the rol
33、ler skates （ D） was full of strange ideas 44 The reason he put wheels under his shoes is that he wanted to _. （ A） draw others attention （ B） get the party quickly （ C） check his invention （ D） show his skill in walking on wheels 45 According to the last paragraph, what can we learn from Merlin and
34、his roller skates? （ A） The roller skates needed further improvement. （ B） The party guests took Merlin for a fool. （ C） Merlin succeeded beyond expectation. （ D） Merlin got himself into trouble. Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outlin
35、e in the table below (No. 46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 Our legal department requires a mature, competent secretary who will report to one senior lawyer and one assistant lawyer. The successful candidate will have a solid background
36、 in organizational work, advanced skills in shorthand and data processing, and combine with at least two or three years of legal secretarial training. Some experience in business management could be an asset. Bright Life Insurance Company offers excellent opportunities for personal advancement. Sala
37、ry will be accord with qualifications, beginning at a minimum of $ 2,000 per month. A good benefit package is included. Begin your application at once. Interviews will be held from Monday to Friday, April 4th to 18th. Applicants are requested to mail detailed r sum s to: Bright Life Insurance Compan
38、y P.O. Box 665 Windsor. Ontario M60 388 Position required: a mature, (46) secretary. Qualifications needed: 1. Having in (47) organizational work. 2. Advanced skills in shorthand and (48) 3. At least two or three years of legal secretarial training. Salary: accord with qualifications, beginning at a
39、 minimum of (49) per month. Interviews: from (50) , April 4th to 18th. 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 of q
40、uestion NO. 51-55. 51 A-initial capital B-buffer fund C-frozen assets D-fixed assets E-real estate F-circulating capital G-available capital H-capital goods I-reserve fund J-calling up of capital K-allocation of funds L-contribution of funds M-working capital fund N-revolving fund O-contingency fund
41、 P-sinking fund 51 ( )固定资产 ( )资金分配 52 ( )创办资本 ( )可用资产 53 ( )资金捐献 ( )周转性基金 54 ( )缓冲基金 ( )准备金 55 ( )流动资产 ( )不动产 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. 56 May 8th, 2005 Dear Mr. Stee
42、le, We are writing in reply to your letter of April 5th, in which you asked for our advice concerning the marketing of motor-cycles in the western part of your country. At the moment, it would seem to us that it is not possible to give a definite answer about the prospects for such a plan. This is e
43、specially so, since there are such vast differences between the various places in that part of your country. It would appear to us that your best way is to conduct an area sales survey. In addition to the survey, we also advise you to make a personal Visit to those places. This would enable you to k
44、now more about local economic environment to conduct the sales survey. It is quite vital for planning a major marketing venture. We hope you can accept our suggestion and look forward to hearing from you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, C. Brown 56 When did Mr. Steele write the letter to M
45、r. Brown? On _. 57 Why is it impossible to give a definite answer about the prospects of the plan? Because of the _ between the various places in the western part of that country. 58 What advice did Mr. Brown give him? The best way is to conduct a (n) _. 59 What did he suggest besides the area sales
46、 survey? To make _. 60 Why does he suggest visiting those places? It enables him to know more about _. 61 She ever being so kind to me, I felt obliged to help her when she was in trouble. （ A）她为人很好，因此她有什么麻烦我都觉得应该帮忙。 （ B）对我来说她曾经是如此善良，所以她惹了麻烦我都尽力帮她。 （ C）她向来对我很好，所以她有什么麻烦我都觉得应该帮忙。 （ D）对我来说她曾经是那么好，所以她有什么
47、麻烦我都尽力帮她。 62 The study of this coarse will bring you in contact with many issues； some of these will be of more interest to you than others （ A）该课程的学习会使你接触到很多问题，你对其中有些问题的兴趣会更大一些。 （ B）在该课程的学习中你要就很多问题签订合同，与其他同学相比，这些合同带给你的利益会更多一些。 （ C）该课程的学习会使你接触到很多问题，与其他同学相比，你对于这些问题可能更感兴趣一些。 （ D）在该课程的学习中你要就很多问题签订合同，其中
48、有些合同带给你的利益会更多一些。 63 The rapidly expanding number of automobiles threatens a further escalation in the emission of carbon dioxide. （ A）由于汽车工业的迅速扩展，二氧化碳的排放量也进一步增加。 （ B）汽车数量迅速增长，这意味着二氧化碳排放量会进一步增加。 （ C）汽车数量的迅速增长可能会造成二氧化碳排放量的进一步增加。 （ D）汽车工业的迅速扩展威胁到二氧化碳排放量的进一步控制。 64 The increase in international trade has resulted in a demand for employees with the ability to communicate in a foreign language. （ A）国际贸易的增加要求员工具备使用外语进行交际的能力。 （ B）国际贸易的增加需要具备外语交际能力的员工。 （ C）国际贸易增加了员工使用外语的要求，也提高了他们的外语能力。 （ D）国际贸易增加了对员工使用外语交
