1、大学英语三级( A级)模拟试卷 266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) Nov 28th ( B) Nov 30th ( C) Nov 18th ( D) Nov 31st ( A) Hed like to go swimming with the girl ( B) Hed like to go home and watch TV ( C) He is going to go home to help his mother with the housework ( D) Hed like to visit her mothe
3、r ( A) At 5:15 ( B) At 5 oclock ( C) At 5:45 ( D) At 5:10 ( A) Mr Zhang must be very popular among his students ( B) Mr Zhang is not a good teacher ( C) The man is one of Mr Zhangs favorite students ( D) The man likes Mr Zhangs class very much ( A) Work full time in a shop ( B) Work part time in a s
4、hop ( C) Work part time in a restaurant ( D) Work full time in a restaurant 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 qu
5、estions 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) He went to visit his grandma in the countryside. ( B) He went for a picnic with his friend in the park. ( C) He stayed at home and doing nothing. ( D) He cl
6、imbed the mountain with his friend in the city. ( A) She has to accompany with her grandma. ( B) She has to prepare things for the picnic. ( C) She has a lot of housework to do. ( D) She has got a bad cold. ( A) Before 6:00 p. m. ( B) After 6:00 p. m. ( C) Anytime that day. ( D) Anytime. ( A) Mr. Ja
7、mes Potter. ( B) Mr. James Potters boss. ( C) Mr. James Potters secretary. ( D) Mr. James Potters friend. ( A) Mr. James Potter works for Sun Electronics. ( B) Mr. Martin Richard works for ABC company. ( C) Mr. Martin Richard is wanted on the phone but he is not available. ( D) Mr. James Potter is w
8、anted on the phone but he is not available. 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
9、o it with a word or a short phrase. 11 What is the sign of a smile? A smile is a strong sign of a friendly and _ and a willingness to communicate. 12 What is the probable result when you smile at someone? That person will usually _ . 13 What is the most common form of first contact between two peopl
10、e? In many cultures the most common form of first contact between two people is a _ . 14 How should we react at the first time of contact? We should be the first to _ in greeting, and couple this with a friendly “hello”, a nice smile, and your name. 15 What can direct eye contact show? It shows you
11、are listening to the other person and that you want to _ her. Section A Directions: In 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 Im sorry. Im late. _ , Lin. (
12、A) Youre welcome. ( B) Go ahead. ( C) Dont mention it. ( D) No problem. 17 In _ novel Little Princess, Little Princess is _ brave girl. ( A) a; the ( B) the; a ( C) the; the ( D) a; a 18 I got caught in the rain and my clothes _ . ( A) has mined ( B) had mined ( C) has been ruined ( D) had been mine
13、d 19 In dangerous places, you _ take care of your child. ( A) can ( B) may ( C) must ( D) will 20 Although _ my opinion, Pro. Wang didnt come up with his own。 ( A) against ( B) on ( C) for ( D) in 21 _ that she didnt do a good job, I dont think I am abler than her. ( A) To have said ( B) Having said
14、 ( C) To say ( D) Saying 22 He was free from school, _ he did his homework. ( A) after which ( B) after that ( C) in which ( D) in that 23 It doesnt matter who solve the problem; what _ is how to solve the problem. ( A) counts ( B) applies ( C) stresses ( D) functions 24 _ I dont know much about int
15、ernet, I find it is really useful. ( A) As ( B) Since ( C) If ( D) While 25 Ann _ the piano hard for long and now she is a successful pianist. ( A) practices ( B) is practicing ( C) has practiced ( D) practiced Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bl
16、and with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 Some foods can be kept longer if they are put in an airtight(contain) _ . 27 Lucy(go) _ to the cinema once a month. 28 After answering the phone, Jane continues(watch) _ TV. 29 The little boy(study) _ very hard, so he often gets high mar
17、ks in all his subjects. 30 My little sister always asks me(help) _ her put on clothes. 31 Mr. Smith(have) _ two daughters and one son. 32 Look, the mother bird(feed) _ her babies in the tree. 33 Tony, the telephone(ring) _ . Please answer it quickly. 34 All goods are on sale in that shop. Lets go an
18、d do some(shop) _ . 35 My grandfather always(read) _ newspapers before breakfast. 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 m
19、ake the correct choice. 35 Americans with small families own a small car or a large one. If both parents are working, they usually have two cars. When the family is large, one of the cars is sold and they will buy a van(房车 ). A small car can hold four persons and a large car can hold six persons but
20、 it is very crowded. A van hold seven persons easily, so a family three children could ask their grandparents to go on a holiday travel. They could all travel together. Mr. Hagen and his wife had a third child last year. This made them sell a second car and buy a van. Their sixth and seventh seat ar
21、e used to put other things, for a family of five must carry many suitcases(衣箱 )when they travel. When they arrive at their grandparents home, the suitcases are brought into the two seats can then carry the grandparents. Americans call vans motor homes. A motor home is always used for holidays. When
22、a family is traveling to the mountains or to the seaside, they can live in their motor home for a few days or to the seaside, they can live in their motor home for a few days or weeks. All the members of a big family can enjoy a happier life when they are traveling together. That is why motor homes
23、have become very popular. In America there are many parks for motor homes. 36 From the passage, a van is also called _ . ( A) a motor car ( B) a motor home ( C) a motor bike ( D) a big truck 37 Before Mr. Hagen and his wife bought a van, they _ . ( A) sold their old house ( B) moved to their grandpa
24、rents house ( C) built a new place for a van ( D) sold their second car 38 A motor home is usually owned by a family with _ . ( A) a baby ( B) much money ( C) more than two children ( D) interest in vans 39 Americans usually use motor homes _ . ( A) to travel with all the family members for holiday
25、( B) to do some shopping with all the family members ( C) to visit their grandparents at weekends ( D) to drive their children to school every day 40 Motor homes have become popular because _ . ( A) they can take people to another city when people are free ( B) they can let families have a happier l
26、ife when they go out for their holidays ( C) some people think motor homes are cheap ( D) big families can put more things in motor homes Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 40 Do you know why different animals or p
27、ests have their special colors? Colors in them seem to be used mainly to protect themselves. Some birds like eating locusts(蝗虫 ), but birds cannot easily catch them. Why? It is because locusts change their colors together with the change of the colors of crops. When crops are green, locusts look gre
28、en. But as the harvest time comes, locusts change to the same brown color as crops have. Some other pests with different colors from plants are easily found and eaten by others. So they have to hide themselves for lives and appear only at night. If you study the animal life, youll find the main use
29、of coloring is to protect themselves. Bears, lions and other animals move quietly through forests. They cannot be easily seen by hunters. This is because they have the colors much like the trees. Have you ever found an even more strange act? A kind of fish in the sea can send out a kind of very blac
30、k liquid(液体 )when it faces danger. While the liquid spreads over。 its enemies cannot find it. And it immediately swims away. So it has lived up to now though it is not strong at all. 41 From the passage we learn that locusts _ . ( A) are small animals ( B) are easily found by birds ( C) are dangerou
31、s to their enemies ( D) change their colors to protect themselves 42 How can pests with different colors from plants keep out of danger? ( A) They run away quickly. ( B) They have the colors much like their enemies. ( C) They hide themselves by day and appear at night. ( D) They have to move quietly
32、. 43 Bears and lions can keep safe because _ . ( A) they have the colors much like the trees ( B) they move quietly ( C) they like brown and grey colors ( D) they live in forests 44 Why can the kind of fish live up to now? ( A) Because it is very big and strong. ( B) Because the liquid it sends out
33、can help it escape from its enemies. ( C) Because the liquid it sends out can kill its enemies. ( D) Because it swims faster than any other fish. 45 Which is the best title for this passage? ( A) The Change of Colors for Animals and Pests. ( B) Colors of Different Animals and Pests. ( C) The Main Us
34、e of Colors for Animals and Pests. ( D) Some Animals and Pests. 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. 45 Dear Pro
35、fessor Mike Whitney, We are very glad to hear that you are attending an international conference in Beijing. We are writing this letter to inquiry the possibility of inviting you to deliver a lecture on American literature for our postgraduate students on the evening of March 15. We have long been n
36、oticed that you have done a lot of substantial and creative work in this field. Two of your books have become textbooks for our students for several years. So all of us believe your lecture will benefit our students and teaching staff alike. If you can manage to come, please tell US the number of yo
37、ur flight and we will meet you at the airport. If you cant make it, please also let us know. We are looking forward to your coming. Sincerely yours, Xie Li Invitation People invited:【 46】 . Information about the professor: 1. Professor Whitney has done a lot of creative job in【 47】 field. 2. Two of
38、his books have become【 48】 for students. 3. He is attending an【 49】 in Beijing. The purpose of the invitation: to give a lecture for【 50】 on the evening of March 15. 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
39、 Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 50 Afalse imprisonment Binterview a client Ccourt acceptance fee Dcause of action Elocal counsel Fdefense lawyer Gpoint of defense Hproperty tenancy Iappear in court Jstatement of the pa
40、rties Krevocation of lawyer license Linvestigative record Mlegal opinions Ncourt announcement Oexpert conclusion Ppending case 51 非法禁锢 ( )法律意见书 52 当事人陈述 ( )案由 53 辩护要点 ( )辩护律师 54 法院公告 ( )案件受理费 55 待决案件 ( )会见当事人 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give br
41、ief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 55 If you wish to become a better reader, here are four important points to remember about rate and speed of reading: 1. Knowing why you are reading and what you are reading to find out will often help you to know whether to read r
42、apidly or slowly. 2. Some things should be read slowly throughout. Examples are directions for making or doing something, arithmetic problems, science and history books, which are full of important information. You must read such things slowly to remember each important step and understand each impo
43、rtant idea. 3. Some things should be read rapidly throughout. Examples are simple stories meant for enjoyment, news, and letters from friends, items, or bits of news from local, or hometown paper telling what is happening to friends and neighbors. 4. In some of your readings, you must change your sp
44、eed from fast to slow as you go along. You need to read certain pages rapidly and then slow down and do more careful readings when you come to important ideas which must be remembered. 56 In which aspects can this guide help you to become a better reader? It will help you to remember the _ of readin
45、g. 57 What should be depended on to judge your reading speed? We should know what you are reading and your _ in reading something. 58 What should one take up if one wants to be relaxed by reading? One should take up _ . 59 Why should we read certain books slowly and carefully? Because we should reme
46、mber each _ and understand each important idea. 60 When should we change your reading speed? We should change the reading speed when we come to _ which must be remembered. 61 My income is now twice as much as I used to earn two years ago. ( A)我现在的收入是两年前的两倍。 ( B)我现在的收入比两年前多两倍。 ( C)我现在的收入是我习惯收 入的两倍。 (
47、 D)我现在的收入比习惯收入多了两倍。 62 I could have eaten as much again if the doctor had not told me to go on a diet. ( A)如果医生没有告诉我节食的话我可以吃很多。 ( B)如果医生没有告诉我节食的话我还可以再吃这么多。 ( C)如果医生没有告诉我继续吃饭的话我还可能再吃这么多。 ( D)如果医生没有告诉我节食的话我会再吃一顿饭。 63 As I view these once familiar surroundings. images of myself as a child there came to
48、 mind. ( A)在我看到这些熟悉的场景那一刻 , 我就想起了我孩提时代住在那的样子。 ( B)当我看到这些我曾经熟悉的环境时 , 我想起了我孩提时代住在那是个什么模样。 ( C)当我看到这些曾经熟悉的场景时 , 我想起了我孩提时的模样。 ( D)当我看到那些熟悉的环境时 , 作为孩童的我就对自己有了一个初步的印象。 64 Scott arrived at the South Pole on January 17th, only to find that someone had got there before him. ( A)斯科特在 1月 17号到达南极 , 发现已经有人在那里驻扎了。 ( B)斯科特在 1月 17号到达南极 , 很遗憾地发现只有他一个人到达。 ( C)斯科特在 1月 17号到达南极 , 仅仅发现已经有人在他之前到达。 ( D)斯科特在 1月 17号到达南极 , 结果发现已经有人在他之前到达那里。 65 Originally, shooting was only a tool for survival, and it wasnt a sporting event until the 19th century. In 1896 it became an event of the Olympic Games