1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 237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） She is Mr. Greens secretary. （ B） She is a receptionist in a hotel. （ C） She is a waitress in a restaurant. （ D） She is a shop assistant in a store. （ A） This Tuesday. （ B） Next Tuesday. （ C） Next week. （ D） It is not mentioned. （
3、 A） $400. （ B） $300. （ C） $500. （ D） $600. （ A） At the restaurant. （ B） In the desert. （ C） At the concert. （ D） In the library. （ A） Its closed. （ B） 12 noon to 9 p.m. （ C） 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. （ D） 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conver
4、sations. 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） 3. （ B） 5. （ C） 6
5、. （ D） 7. （ A） Apartment. （ B） Villa. （ C） Flat. （ D） House. （ A） One. （ B） Two. （ C） Three. （ D） Four. （ A） Grass. （ B） Vegetables, （ C） Roses. （ D） Trees. （ A） In a small yard. （ B） In a big garden. （ C） On the roof. （ D） In the greenhouse. Section C Directions: This section is to test your abilit
6、y 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 to it with a word or a short phrase. 11 Who answered the telephone? 12 Whats the relationship between
7、Peter and Mary? Peter was _ Marys eight-year-old brother, Johnny. 13 What did Peter want to do? He wanted to _. 14 In Marys opinion, why cant Peter speak to Johnny? Because _. 15 Who was really busy? Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to comple
8、te each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 we regret to inform you that the materials you ordered are _. （ A） out of work （ B） out of stock （ C） out of practice （ D） out of reach 17 We were so busy that we had to _ going on holiday for
9、 a month. （ A） put away （ B） put down （ C） put off （ D） put out 18 They desire that the tour leader _ them immediately of any change in plans. （ A） informs （ B） informed （ C） inform （ D） has informed 19 Mr. Green _his breakfast when an old lady came to the door. （ A） just had （ B） have just had （ C）
10、 just have had （ D） had just had 20 The thief was brought in, with his hands _ behind his back. （ A） having tied （ B） to be tied （ C） tied （ D） being tied 21 The flowers are dead. I _them more water. （ A） would have given （ B） will give （ C） should have given （ D） must give 22 They decided to chase
11、the wounded deer as far north _ the border. （ A） as （ B） before （ C） front （ D） behind 23 Until then, her family _ from her for eight months. （ A） didnt hear （ B） hasnt been hearing （ C） hasnt heard （ D） hadnt heard 24 Theres a man at the reception desk who seems very angry and I think he probably m
12、eans _trouble. （ A） making （ B） to make （ C） having made （ D） to have made 25 The sun heats the earth, _ is very important to the living things. （ A） which （ B） that （ C） as （ D） what Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of
13、 the word given in the brackets. 26 Its hard to imagine life without(electric) _. 27 He spoke English very well as if he(be) _ abroad for many years. 28 The English teacher became angry, because of her(absent) _ from school for several days. 29 These(build) _ materials may be used for outside walls.
14、 30 The(distant) _ between the two cities is quite difficult to figure out. 31 They need to learn the international standards in order(compete) _in the world market. 32 The whole world looks upon the rapid(economy). _ development of our country as a great wonder. 33 His(motivate) _for coming to Chin
15、a is to learn Chinese and travel around. 34 Its no good(try) _ to learn English by reading only. 35 (serve) _ the people well is our duty. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statemen
16、t there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 35 Our environment is getting worse and worse with the increase of the world population, which affects the environment in two ways. Firstly, the limited energy resources will be used up much faster. Secondly, the increa
17、sing population creates more pollution, another severe problem that needs to be solved. Both problems are long-term ones because actions taken now show their results slowly over many years. They are also urgent because delays in action can lead to great suffering and social problems. The question se
18、ems to be difficult to handle for most people. However, a person can be a protector of environment in everyday life if he takes actions to save the environment right now. With the development of technology, cars make transportation easier and quicker than before, but we cant ignore the disadvantages
19、 brought to us by more and more cars in use. For example, we are consuming gasoline(汽油 ),which is a non-renewable(无 法再生的 )resource, and will soon be gone. Moreover, the exhausted gas from cars pollutes our air, and our health is therefore threatened by air pollution, which has a big potential effect
20、 on our daily life. So we can consider walking, taking buses, carpooling (合用汽车 ), instead of driving ears alone. This seems to be a very slow process that cant be so effective if its taken by a single person. But when more and more people become aware of the importance and positively take it as thei
21、r personal responsibilities. The condition of the air will be improved to a great extent. 36 According to the writer, the main problem to our environment today is _. （ A） the increase of population （ B） the limited energy resources （ C） the more serious air pollution （ D） the development of technolo
22、gy 37 From the passage, we can know that_. （ A） effective measures can be taken mainly by the government （ B） taking measures now can soon improve the environment （ C） immediate measures can cause great suffering and social problems （ D） every single person% action has some effect on environment pro
23、tection 38 The authors main purpose in writing this passage is most probably to _. （ A） complain about peoples slow actions to protect the environment （ B） advise people to take actions to protect the environment （ C） show himself to be an active environment protector （ D） point out the bad effects
24、of technologies in protecting environment 39 The author believes that carpooling _. （ A） can give help to those without cars （ B） can save people money and time （ C） can save energy resources and reduce air pollution （ D） can promote friendship among drivers 40 The passage is mainly about _. （ A） en
25、ergy resources saving （ B） environment protection （ C） population control （ D） air pollution Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 40 This is a story about how someone in a very difficult situation keeps her positive
26、attitude. An award should go to the United Airlines gate agent in Denver for Being smart. She made her point when confronted with passenger who probably deserved to fly as cargo. A crowded United flight was canceled. A single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an a
27、ngry passenger pushed his way to the desk. He slapped his ticket down on the counter and said, “I HAVE to be on this flight and it has to be FIRST CLASS.“ The agent replied, “Im sorry sir. Ill be happy to try to help you, but Ive got to help these folks first. And Im sure well be able to work someth
28、ing out. The passenger was unimpressed. He asked loudly, so that the passengers behind him could hear, “Do you have any idea who I am?“ Without hesitating, the gate agent smiled and grabbed her public address microphone.“ May I have your attention, please?“ she began, her voice bellowing throughout
29、the terminal, “We have passenger here at the gate WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS. If anyone can help him find his identity, please come to the gate. “ With the folks behind him in line laughing uncontrollably, the man glared at the United agent, gritted his teeth and swore, “Damn it all!“ She grinned a
30、nd said, “Im sorry, sir, but youll have to stand in line for that, too.“ 41 The story took place _. （ A） on a flight （ B） at an airport （ C） in a travel agency （ D） in a booking office 42 Whats the attitude of gate agent to the angry passenger? （ A） She was angry with him. （ B） She was patient with
31、him. （ C） She was satisfied with him. （ D） She was disgusted with him. 43 The angry passenger _. （ A） was polite when he was talking to the agent （ B） didnt know who he was （ C） didnt want to wait to rebook ticket （ D） was very surprised when he knew to rebook ticket 44 The agent talked on the publi
32、c address in order to _. （ A） help the passenger find his identity （ B） make every passenger know the angry passenger （ C） let the angry passenger calm down （ D） make fun of the travelers 45 What do you think of the gate agent? （ A） Smart. （ B） Impolite. （ C） Happy. （ D） Kind. Task 3 Directions: The
33、 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. 45 Report Working Conditions Introduction The aim of this report is to assess the main reasons fo
34、r staff complaints about working conditions and propose ways of improving the situation, It is based on the results of a comprehensive questionnaire sent to all staff in addition to in-depth interviews with managers and union leaders. Findings As might have been expected, low pay is the main cause f
35、or staff complaints. Whats more, a significant number of employees are unsatisfied with the current level of bonus payments and fringe benefits. Another major complaint is the employees working environment. In particular, the poor quality of working lunch and the dim light in communal areas, such as
36、 the locker room and rest room have been highlighted. Recommendations In order to deal with the issue of so-called low pay, it is recommended that a discussion be arranged between the management circle and union representatives. Topics should include both a review of pay levels and the launch of a f
37、ew incentive schemes. This could, for instance, lead to the introduction of performance-related top-ups, with weekly bonuses being awarded to those employees who have been with the company for five years and more should be entitled to a range of fringe benefits, such as big sum of coupons which can
38、be used at high-class shopping malls. It is also suggested that employees be offered a channel to express their opinions on improving their working environment by using a Suggestions Box, which could be put in the doorway. The purpose of the report is to assess the main reasons for staff complaints
39、about (46)_ and propose ways of (47)_ . Many employees are unsatisfied with (48)_ of bonus payments and fringe benefits. In order to solve the low pay problem, a discussion is recommended to be arranged between (49)_ and union representatives. The employees want to be offered a channel to (50)_ on i
40、mproving their working environment. 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. 50 A Business Of
41、fice B Personnel Department C Human Resources Department D General Affairs Department E General Accounting Department F Sales Department G Sales Promotion Department H International Department I Export Department J Import Department K Public Relations Department L Advertising Department M Planning D
42、epartment N Product Development Department O Research and Development Department P Secretarial Pool 51. ( )人事部 ( )财务部 52. ( )总务部 ( )人力资源部 53. ( )销售部 ( )秘书室 54. ( )公共关系部 ( )研发部 55. ( )企划部 ( )广告部 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to
43、the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 55 This autumn term, spring term, or academic year program offers advanced students an opportunity to improve their spoken arid written Chinese, and to be familiar with a range of people and organizations that are helping to shape Chinas relation
44、ship with the United States and the world. All students who take intermediate or advanced Chinese language may take a choice to participate in the Professional Development Program that includes guest lectures by Chinese and foreign professionals on areas such as politics, foreign affairs, economics,
45、 trade, media, art and culture. This program is supplemented by field trips and short journeys in and around Beijing. Housing and meals: Students live in the foreign student dormitories and take meals in the dormitory dining hall or local restaurants. Requirements: Two years of college-level Chinese
46、 and one Chinese studies courser graduate students accepted. Program Fee: 2005 Autumn Term: 6995; 2006 Spring Term: 7995. Fees include tuition, housing and all meals, cultural activities, local journeys and field trips, insurance, and the International Student Identity Card. 56 What language abiliti
47、es will be improved if advanced students take part in the program? _ Chinese. 57 Who will be guest speakers in the Professional Development Program? Both Chinese and _. 58 Where will the foreign students stay when they are in China? In the foreign student _. 59 Apart from academic activities, what e
48、lse will the foreign students do in this program? They will take _ and short journeys in and around Beijing. 60 How many requirements are there for one who wants to be accepted to the program? 61 It is impolite not to return telephone calls regardless of whom they are from. （ A）不管谁的电话都不回，这是不礼貌的。 （ B
49、）不返还电话是不礼貌的，不管是向谁借的。 （ C）不回电话传呼是不礼貌的，不管是谁呼的。 （ D）不回电话是不礼貌的，不管电话是谁打来的。 62 The reporter said that the UFO was traveling east to west when he saw it. （ A）这位记者说，在他看见的一刹那，飞碟正由东向西飞行。 （ B）这位记者说，在他看见的一刹那，飞碟正由西向东飞行。 （ C）这位记者说，他看见飞碟是由东向西飞行的。 （ D）这位记者说，他看见飞碟是由东向西返回的。 63 The output value in the first season was ten per
