1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 18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 d
2、ecide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D. （ A） French. （ B） American. （ C） Spanish. （ D） British. （ A） In Europe. （ B） Here. （ C） In Australia. （ D） In Austria. （ A） At 3:35. （ B） At 3:45. （ C） At 4:00. （ D） At 4:20. （ A） Boss and secretary. （ B） Librarian and student. （ C） Cus
3、tomer and repairman. （ D） Operator and caller. （ A） The woman does much exercise. （ B） The man does much exercise. （ C） The woman always gets up very early. （ D） The man lifts weights everyday for half an hour. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversati
4、ons. 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 choose the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. （ A） Her tapes often get s
5、tuck in her tape player. （ B） She doesnt understand what the man says. （ C） She cant repair her tape player. （ D） She doesnt have the money to buy an MP3 player. （ A） They read books together. （ B） They eat supper. （ C） They play games. （ D） They watch TV. （ A） Very often. （ B） Every week. （ C） Just
6、 once or twice a month. （ D） Every day, （ A） Some TV sets. （ B） Some computers. （ C） Some printers. （ D） Some recorders. （ A） Within two or three days. （ B） Within 7 days. （ C） Within 30 days. （ D） Within 10 days. Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passage
7、s. 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 to it with a word or a short phrase. 11 What will happen if the speakers girlfriend sees his mother? She wont _. 12 When will the c
8、oncert be held? It will be held _. 13 Who will perform on the concert? A group of _. 14 Why have the players worked so hard for the performance? In order to make the performance a _ and a success. 15 Where can people get the tickets? They can get tickets at _, City hall. Section A Directions: In thi
9、s 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. 16 My aunts health is _, if not poorer than _. （ A） as poor, my uncle （ B） as poor as, my uncles （ C） so poor as, my uncles
10、 （ D） as poor as, my uncle 17 Before the first non-stop flight made in 1949, it _ necessary for all planes to land for refueling. （ A） would be （ B） has been （ C） had been （ D） would have been 18 The crocodile looked up. The monkey _ from the tree by its tail, and it was laughing. （ A） was hung （ B）
11、 was hanged （ C） was being hung （ D） was hanging 19 Hed rather stay home alone than _ in such cold weather. （ A） go out （ B） to go out （ C） going out （ D） went out 20 Without your help, we _ such rapid progress. （ A） couldnt make （ B） wouldnt make （ C） will not have made （ D） wouldnt have made 21 _t
12、he old mans sons wanted to know was _ the gold had been hidden. （ A） That, what （ B） What, where （ C） What, that （ D） What, if 22 There was _ to prevent the accident. （ A） something could do （ B） nothing we couldnt do （ C） anything we could do （ D） nothing we could do 23 You will be late _ you leave
13、 immediately. （ A） unless （ B） until （ C） if （ D） or 24 Peter _ come with us tonight, but he isnt very sure yet. （ A） must （ B） may （ C） can （ D） will 25 Wed better send for a mechanic; the machine seems to be _. （ A） out of question （ B） out of date （ C） out of order （ D） out of touch Section B Dir
14、ections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 It is requested that a vote (take) _. 27 All (approach) _ to the town were blocked. 28 I know he hates (interrupt) _. 29 Please accept this gift in (appreciate)
15、_ of all you have done for us. 30 Remember (mail) _ it tomorrow. 31 He introduced better methods of (manage) _ in this company. 32 Ill never forget (find)_ that rare old coin in my garden. 33 Mother will need an _(addition) help to do the work. 34 The air is fresh here. Its healthy to _(breath) deep
16、ly. 35 These books _(keep) in the library for a long time. Task 1 Directions: 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.
17、 36 At the turn of the century it is estimated that a student living alone requires on average A$12,000(Australian dollars) in living expenses for each year of study in Australia. Of course, these costs increase with time. Upon arrival, students should have funds in excess of the average to cover th
18、e cost of text books and establishment expenses such as rental payment and basic furniture items. The amount spent on food, recreation, and entertainment expenses will vary according to requirements, budget, and location. Those who are prepared to live in shared accommodation, which may not be suita
19、ble for all, might manage on A$10,000 per year. It is preferable for overseas students whose English is in need of practice to take advantage of living in situations with native speakers whenever possible. However, sharing with friends who are easy to communicate with is probably more sensible at fi
20、rst. The above figures do not include the cost of large non-essential items such as household equipment or a car. Owning and maintaining a motor vehicle is expensive in Australia. Insurance is compulsory and costly, and parking both on and off campus can be a problem requiring additional expense. It
21、 is not advisable for a student to own a car unless it is absolutely necessary. A reasonable second hand car can cost more than A$4,000. Educational institutions are almost always serviced by reliable public transport. The university and college campuses within the major cities are well served by pu
22、blic buses. In addition, the larger cities have extensive train systems. For example, in Sydney, most college and university campuses are only 10 or 20 minutes from a rail station. 36 Sharing accommodation is _. （ A） 10 000 per year cheaper than living alone （ B） more expensive than living alone （ C
23、） not always suitable for students （ D） suitable for most students 37 Students buying a car should take into account _. （ A） the interest of the loan （ B） insurance costs （ C） the age of the car （ D） the family objections 38 Students who share with others in accommodation will probably spend an aver
24、age of _. （ A） A$4,000. （ B） A$10,000. （ C） A$12,000. （ D） A$16,000. 39 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? （ A） It is not preferable for overseas students to share accommodation with others. （ B） Students are encouraged to buy second-hand cars because transportation is not conv
25、enient. （ C） It is better to find a roommate who is ready to help you in your English study. （ D） It is much easier to reach major cities by train. 40 What does the sentence “Of course, these costs increase with time“(Para. 1) mean? （ A） Costs of education will rise in the future. （ B） Costs of livi
26、ng expenses will rise in the future. （ C） Costs of living expenses never decrease in the past. （ D） The longer you study in Australia, the more you will spend. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Teenagers and yo
27、ung adults in the US are increasingly being diagnosed with skin cancer, according to doctors who warn that the development could lead to an outbreak of deadly aches on the skin as these patients get older. Doctors are especially disturbed by the numbers of younger people they are treating, which sug
28、gests that messages about avoiding the sun still arent getting through and that the tanned skin(晒黑的皮肤 ) that was made popular by French designer Coco Chanel in the 1920s remains a sought-after look today. Although doctors lack the data to know what exactly is behind the rise in skin cancers among yo
29、ung people, they suggest several factors: more time in the sun, improper use of sunscreens and a rise in tanning salon(阳光浴沙龙 ) visits. Skin doctors believe that young people are generally spending more time in the sun than their parents did and are either not using enough sunscreen or failing to app
30、ly it properly. They also claimed that many Americans, including the young, are spending more vacation hours in sunny climates than in previous decades. In a study published in 1997 in the American Academy of Dermatology, a research team led by Dr June Robinson at Northwestern University Medical Sch
31、ool found that during the decade ending in 1996, the number of Americans who reported at least one severe sunburn rose from 30 percent to 39 percent. 41 Doctors feel really worried that _. （ A） their patients will soon get older （ B） adults are diagnosed with skin cancer （ C） there is an outbreak of
32、 deadly aches on the skins （ D） many younger people suffer from skin cancer 42 Which of the following statements is NOT true? （ A） The French designer advised that people avoid the sun. （ B） People have not thoroughly accepted doctors advice. （ C） Doctors have advised that people avoid the sun. （ D）
33、 People are still in favor of tanned skins. 43 The rise in skin cancers among young people might result from _. （ A） spending too much time on vacations （ B） going to the tanning gatherings too much （ C） exposed too little to the sun （ D） doing too many exercises 44 The word “sunscreen“(Para. 2) pro
34、bably means _. （ A） screens used to enjoy the sunlight （ B） creams used to prevent tanning （ C） sun umbrellas （ D） sun glasses 45 According to the study, the number of Americans who reported at least one severe sunburn rose from 30% to 39% _. （ A） from 1986 to 1996 （ B） from 1987 to 1997 （ C） during
35、 1997 （ D） during 1996 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 write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 There are some steps you can take to avoid catchi
36、ng a cold. Contrary to popular belief, colds are not caused by exposure to severe weather. Colds are caused by viruses in the body, and you are better off out on the ski slopes or even waiting for the bus on a snowy day than you are in a cozy room, surrounded by friends, or fellow students, who just
37、 may be sick. A chill is an early sign of illness. Its the cold that caused the chill, not the other way around. While the virus can spread through droplets(微滴 ) propelled into the air when a cold sufferer coughs or sneezes(打喷嚏 ), surprisingly, this is not the most common route of transmission. Nume
38、rous studies have now shown that the majority of colds are caught by hand contact. Cold viruses also can be transferred to objectstelephones, towels, platesand remain infectious for up to three hours. Frequently hand-washing on the part of the cold-sufferer as well as other members of the family wil
39、l minimize the spread of viruses in this way. Colds Source of colds:【 46】 Common signs of colds: 1.【 47】 2.【 48】 ; 3. sneeze Most common transmission route:【 49】 Precautions to take:【 50】 Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equiva
40、lent to those given in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 AWAY IN BSTAFF ONLY CTICKET HOLDERS ONLY DPHOTOGRAPHY PROHIBITED EDO NOT PROCEED BEYOND RAIL FROAD AHEAD CLOSED GPOISON, WITH CARE HGLASS, ATTENTION IFLAMMABLE J
41、NO PARKING KLOST PROPERTY LLEFT LUGGAGE MNO CYCLING AT THIS POINT NNO LITTER OBILL STICKERS WILL BE PROSECUTED PFRAGILE 51. ( )小心有毒 ( )易碎物品 52. ( )入口 ( )失物招领 53. ( )易燃物品 ( )行李寄存处 54. ( )凭票入内 ( )禁止拍照 55. ( )出入下车 ( )请勿乱扔果皮纸屑 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you
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48、learning experience that is like no others? English Colleges in _. 60 How many web-pages did the search engine find for the user? 61 No one can use cell phones in any areas at the hospital where equipment might be affected by the interference from cell phones （ A）在医院的任何区域都不得使用手机，因为会受到设备的干扰。 （ B）在医院的任何区域，手机会影响设 备的使用，任何人都不得使用。 （ C）医院里没有人使用手机，因此不会影响设备的使用。 （ D）医院内，在可能干扰设备使用的任何区域，禁止使用手机。 62 In the words of a poet and philosopher, “As many languages as one speak
