1、大学英语三级( A级)模拟试卷 21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) One of a cheaper price. ( B) One of a different color. ( C) One of a more fashionable style, ( D) One of a smaller size. ( A) Shed rather go later. ( B) Shed rather work for two hours. ( C) The library will open soon. ( D) The libr
3、ary closed two hours ago. ( A) Ordering some goods. ( B) Shopping in a store. ( C) Interviewing for a job. ( D) Sending a package. ( A) In a park. ( B) In a restaurant. ( C) In a post office. ( D) At home. ( A) Turn down the volume. ( B) Help the woman work. ( C) Play a different kind of music. ( D)
4、 Speak in a low voice. 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 que
5、stion, you should choose the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. ( A) A film. ( B) A lecture. ( C) A tour. ( D) ATV program. ( A) Because he believes new kinds of machinery will be invented. ( B) Because he believes atomic power will be the only sort of power. ( C) Because he th
6、inks coal will become important again. ( D) Because he thinks the lecture was not to the point. ( A) On the highway. ( B) In a lift. ( C) At home. ( D) At a railway station. ( A) She has had a car accident. ( B) She has had trouble with the car. ( C) She has been hurt in a crash. ( D) Shes run out o
7、f gas. ( A) He will ask her to use his car. ( B) He will wait for her at the gas station. ( C) He will call the police for help. ( D) He will come to help her. Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you wi
8、ll 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 How does the couple deal with work in a few families? The parents _. 12 How many years had the creator Walt Disney had for the dream of Disneylan
9、d? He had the dream for _ 13 What had been there when the building of Disneyland began? There was nothing except some _ 14 Who like Fantasyland most? Probably Fantasyland is the most enjoyable for _ 15 Who enjoy Tomorrowland most? _ have a great deal of fun at Tomorrowland. Section A Directions: In
10、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. 16 Alexander Graham Bell invented _ telephone in 1876. ( A) one ( B) a ( C) the ( D) none of the above 17 We cant be del
11、ayed _. We must hurry. ( A) after a moment ( B) for a moment ( C) in a moment ( D) in the moment 18 Im glad to say that hes already finished _ 50% of the book in these past three days. ( A) no less than ( B) no more than ( C) not more than ( D) much less than 19 “May I speak to your manager Mr. Will
12、iams at five oclock?“Im sorry. Mr. Williams _ to a conference long before then.“ ( A) will have gone ( B) mustnt follow ( C) couldnt have been following ( D) shouldnt have been following 20 Im going to go out and _. ( A) have cut my hair ( B) have my hair cut ( C) let my hair cut ( D) my hair be cut
13、 21 He felt rather _ that she should drive the car at such a _ speed. ( A) frightening, frightening ( B) frightened, frightened ( C) frightening, frightened ( D) frightened, frightening 22 I _ have gone with them, but I _ not finish my homework in time. ( A) would, did ( B) should, might ( C) might,
14、 should ( D) did, would 23 The most important question about the computer is _ it has done and will do to man. ( A) which ( B) that ( C) what ( D) when 24 The Olympic Games, _ in 776 B.C, did not include women players until 1912. ( A) first playing ( B) first played ( C) to be first played ( D) to b
15、e first playing 25 Peter worked so fast with the maths problems _ a lot of mistakes. ( A) as to make ( B) that made ( C) to make ( D) that he made 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 P
16、lease give me a (receive) _ for the money I am paying you. 27 He enjoys a cigarette sometimes, but (most) _ he smokes a pipe. 28 We were made (work) _ all night. 29 You must make yourself (respect) _. 30 Since the introduction of the new technique, the (produce) _ cost has been reduced greatly. 31 W
17、e cant help (impress) _ by their zeal. 32 He asks that he (give) _ an opportunity to explain his case. 33 During the journey be (mislead) _ by a guide. 34 The two girls sat in a comer exchanging (confident) _ about the task they were given. 35 His proposal was that the problem (discuss) _ at the mee
18、ting. 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. 36 The motor vehicle has killed and disabled more pe
19、ople in its brief history than any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows essentially from uncivil(不文明的 ) behavior of drivers who refuse to respect the legal and moral rights of others. So the killing on the road may be regarded as a social problem. In fact, the enemies
20、of society on wheels are rather harmless people. Just ordinary people acting carelessly, you might say. But it is a principle both of law and common morality(道德 ) that carelessness is no excuse when ones actions could bring death or damage to others. A minority of the killers go even beyond careless
21、ness to total negligence(疏忽 ). Researchers have estimated that as many as 80 percent of all automobile accidents are due to the mental condition of the driver. Emotional upsets can distort driversreactions, slow their judgment, and blind them to dangers that might otherwise be evident. The experts w
22、arn that it is vital for every driver to make a conscious effort to keep ones emotions under control. Yet the irresponsibility that accounts for much of the problem is not confined to drivers. Street walkers regularly violate traffic regulations, they are at fault in most vehicle walker accidents; a
23、nd many cyclists even believe that they are not subject to the basic rules of the road. Significant legal advances have been made towards safer driving in the past few years. Safety standards for vehicle have been raised both at the point of manufacture and through periodic road- worthiness inspecti
24、ons. In addition, speed limits have been lowered. Due to these measures, the accident rate has decreased. But accident experts still worry because there has been little or no improvement in the way drivers behave. The only real and lasting solution, say the experts, is to convince people that drivin
25、g is a skilled task requiring constant care and concentration. Those who fail to do all these things present a threat to those with whom they share the road. 36 What is the authors main purpose in writing the passage? ( A) To show that the motor vehicle is a very dangerous invention. ( B) To promote
26、 understanding between careless drivers and street walkers. ( C) To discuss traffic problems and propose possible solutions. ( D) To warn drivers of the importance of safe driving. 37 According to the passage, traffic accidents may be regarded as a social problem because _. ( A) autos have become mo
27、st destructive to mankind ( B) people usually pay little attention to law and morality ( C) civilization brings much harm to people ( D) the lack of virtue is becoming more severe 38 Why does the author mention the mental condition of the driver in Paragraph 3? ( A) To give an example of the various
28、 reasons for road accidents. ( B) To show how important it is for drivers to be emotionally healthy. ( C) To show some of the inaccurate estimations by researchers. ( D) To illustrate the hidden tensions in the course of driving. 39 Who are NOT MENTIONED as being responsible for the road accidents?
29、( A) Careless bicycle-riders. ( B) Mindless people walking in the street. ( C) Irresponsible drivers. ( D) Irresponsible manufactures of automobiles. 40 Which of the following best reflects the authors attitude toward future without traffic accident problems? ( A) Doubtful yet still longing for it.
30、( B) Happy and rather confident. ( C) Surprised and very pleased. ( D) Disappointed and deeply worried. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 When I arrived in Beijing more than five years ago, I had already given
31、blood 79 times. I wanted to continue to be a donor(献血者 ). But entering a Red Cross clinic(诊所 ) in Beijing, I was surprised to be received as a hero. For me, a blood donation was simply a good habit and gift of love to humans. In Canada, donors can give 450 ml each time, every 51 days. That means six
32、 times a year. in China, we can give only 200 ml, every four months. In 1984, there were only 19 donors in Beijing who offered their blood for free. One year later, there were 141. In 1986, 1 083, and so on until the figure reached 10,046 in 1990, 14,016 in 1992 and more than double that the followi
33、ng year. There were 41,037 in 1994, and my statistics stop here. Im so glad to see that the Chinese have understood that giving blood is not dangerous, and that its a way to say, in a real communist spirit, “Brother, I love you“. In fact, every time I give blood, I think of my blood running in a man
34、 or a womans veins(血管 ). Through donation thirteen Chinese have become my relatives now. Giving blood is like giving birth. Some of these thirteen people may have died without my donation; doesnt that make it worth becoming a volunteer(志愿者 )? What makes me even happier is when I can convince a Chine
35、se friend to come with me and become a donor too. Things have become easier since May 1, 1996. A Hong Kong donor offered a well-equipped mobile unit to the Red Cross here. The vehicle stands in front of the Xidan Shopping Mall every Wednesday and Sunday morning, from May to the end of October. Donor
36、s just need a few minutes. I hope this public example will encourage new donors, and blood donation will become a social trend among the population. 41 When the writer first went to the Red Cross clinic in Beijing to donate his blood he was surprised _. ( A) how he was treated by the people there (
37、B) what a good habit blood donation is ( C) that donors only gave 200 ml each time in China ( D) that most Chinese people were willing to donate blood 42 The number of voluntary blood donors in Beijing in 1993 is _. ( A) more than 30,000 ( B) more than 28,000 ( C) more than 15,000 ( D) more than 14,
38、000 43 According to the writer, more and more Chinese are giving blood free because _. ( A) they know the advantage of blood donation ( B) they have learned how to donate blood ( C) they have realized its great significance ( D) they know its a way to show their generosity 44 The word “that“ in Para
39、. 4 mostly probably means _. ( A) becoming a volunteer ( B) donating blood ( C) having relatives ( D) saving peoples life 45 The purpose of the writer in writing this passage is to _. ( A) explain the advantage of blood donation ( B) stress the importance of blood donation ( C) tell us his donation
40、experience in China ( D) encourage people to give blood freely 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 Do you wi
41、sh to enter a summer school of English in Britain? Here are some tips(指导 ). Most summer school courses in Britain last for two to four weeks. During that time, students live either with a British family, or at the school, or in a hotel. They have about 15 hours of lessons every Monday to Friday, usu
42、ally in the mornings. Each school has a lot of different courses. Some arc for beginners and others are for intermediate or advanced students. The lessons are fun, the classes are small and the teachers are all from English-speaking countries. But summer school students dont just speak English in th
43、e classroom. They are in Britain, so they speak and read and hear it outside, too. Thats why they learn so quickly and why a summer school course is really a holiday. Only one third of each course is taught in the classroom. The rest takes place during a busy afternoon and evening timetable of visit
44、s, sports and games. These activities help everyone to make new friends, have fun and improve their English. Summer School Courses in Britain Learners:【 46】 Accommodation:【 47】 ; at the school or in a hotel Length of courses:【 48】 weeks Timetable of courses:【 49】 in the morning;【 50】 in the afternoo
45、n and evening 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 question NO. 51-55. 51 A toast B menu C cheers D hospitali
46、ty E waiter F order G bill H invitation card I waitress J dining table K dessert L main course M beverage N specialty O soup 51. ( )请柬 ( )干杯 52. ( )账单 ( )特色菜 53. ( )菜单 ( )甜点 54. ( )祝酒 ( )男服务员 55. ( )饮料 ( )汤 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brie
47、f answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 56 This practice book is intended for foreign engineers or students of engineering who have already mastered the elements of English, and who now want to use their knowledge of the language to read books on their own subjects. Reader
48、s should understand, however, that the purpose of the book is to teach language, not to teach engineering. The language in which scientific and technical facts are expressed is not a separate language from that of everyday life, but all the same it presents the foreign student with a number of speci
49、al problems. The most obvious and the most widely recognized of these problems is the vocabulary. Much more difficult are the semi-scientific words, which have a whole range of meanings and are frequently used idiomatically. One of the aims of this practice book is to present as many of these words a