1、大学英语三级( A级)模拟试卷 26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 block. ( B) Two blocks. ( C) Three blocks. ( D) Four blocks. ( A) Driving her car. ( B) Typing an essay. ( C) Having a meal. ( D) Changing her clothes. ( A) 5:30. ( B) 8:30. ( C) 5:20. ( D) 5:00. ( A) The movie is excellent. (
3、B) He wants to see the movie again. ( C) He doesnt have time to see it. ( D) The movie is not good. ( A) Go to the 7th Street. ( B) Get ten pictures. ( C) Take the picture next day. ( D) Find a good photographer. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversa
4、tions. 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) To tell her about h
5、is sisters arrival. ( B) To invite her to a party. ( C) To discuss some business affairs. ( D) To ask for a days leave. ( A) At five a.m. ( B) At four p.m. ( C) At four a.m. ( D) At five p.m. ( A) She has no boyfriend. ( B) She is going back to her hometown. ( C) She is going to visit her boyfriends
6、 parents. ( D) She is very nervous. ( A) They are very nervous. ( B) They are very kind. ( C) They dont like Nancy. ( D) They are going to see Nancy for the first time. ( A) It is unclear from the passage. ( B) She is going to break up with her boyfriend. ( C) She doesnt like his parents very much.
7、( D) She doesnt know how to get along with her boyfriend. 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 complet
8、e the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 11 What did he say to the woman? Im _ a client now, but Ill be with you in a minute. 12 How is communication completed when there is a language barrier? Through _. 13 What do motions in sign language stand for? They stand for letters, _. 14 What does
9、 shaking the head indicate? It indicates _. 15 What is the most common form of language? It is _. 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
10、D. 16 “Excuse me, could you please have my computer _ ?“ “Of course.“ ( A) repair ( B) repairing ( C) repaired ( D) be repaired 17 Lincon looked as though he _ ill for a long time. ( A) were ( B) was ( C) was been ( D) had been 18 _ we cant get the necessary financial support, what shall we do? ( A)
11、 Since ( B) Supposing ( C) As long as ( D) In case 19 Lets go shopping, _ ? ( A) shall we ( B) do we ( C) dont you ( D) dont we 20 _ a reply, he decided to write again. ( A) Not receiving ( B) Receiving not ( C) Not having received ( D) Having not received 21 Our department has a large collection of
12、 books, _ are in English. ( A) many of which ( B) many of them ( C) many ones ( D) their many 22 The new general manager is trying to find _ to the companys financial problem. ( A) a reaction ( B) a reply ( C) a solution ( D) an answer 23 “Whats wrong with Jack?“ “I dont know. He _ lost.“ ( A) can h
13、ave got ( B) may have got ( C) gets ( D) should get 24 It is known to all _ discovered the America continent. ( A) how ( B) when ( C) who ( D) why 25 The day I shall never forget is the one _ I joined the Party. ( A) which ( B) at which ( C) on which ( D) in which Section B Directions: There are 10
14、incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 I like to listen to the radio much better than (watch) _ TV. 27 It was suggested that a committee of five (set) _ up to investigate the matter. 28 Jane has got a large (collect) _ of
15、stamps. 29 John as well as his parents (go). _ fishing every week. 30 Be careful while (cross) _ the street. 31 Dont do it again or you will meet (approve) _ from all sides. 32 It is necessary that he (take) _ a good rest after working for a long time. 33 Two-thirds of the earths surface (be) _ cove
16、red with water. 34 The woman (stand) _ at the door is the new waitress. 35 His English is even (bad) _ than mine. 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 mar
17、ked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 36 The population of a given place can grow in three ways: by extension of its borders to include nearby land and people; by natural increase an excess of births over deaths; and by migration an excess of in-migrants over out-migrants. Between
18、the Civil War and the early 1900s, many cities joined nearby suburbs, thereby increasing their populations. The most notable union occurred in 1898 when New York City, which had consisted only of Manhattan, united with four surrounding boroughs and grew overnight from 1.5 million to over 3 million p
19、eople. Although annexation(合并 ) did increase urban populations somewhat, its major effect was to enlarge the physical size of cities. As death rates declined in the late nineteenth century, the populations of most cities increased naturally, and urban birthrates also fell steadily throughout the nin
20、eteenth century. As a result, in most cases natural increase did not account for very much of any given citys population growth during the period. Migration and immigration made by far the greatest contribution to urban population growth. In fact, migration to nearby cities matched the migration to
21、the West that was occurring at the same time. Each year millions of people were on the move, many of them attracted by the cities promise of opportunity. Urban newcomers arrived from two major sources: the American countryside and Europe. Asia, Canada, and Latin America also supplied immigrants, but
22、 in smaller numbers. 36 The phrase “a given place“ in this passage refers to _. ( A) America ( B) any area in the world ( C) the American countryside ( D) any American city 37 When did the population of New York grow to 3 million people? ( A) in the early nineteenth century ( B) in the late nineteen
23、th century ( C) in the middle of nineteenth century ( D) during the Civil War 38 Which of the following was not related to urban population growth in the nineteenth century? ( A) annexation ( B) migration ( C) newcomers ( D) natural increase 39 Which of the following peoples can not be inferred to h
24、ave been large-scale immigrants to America in the 1800s? ( A) Indians ( B) Chinese ( C) Australians ( D) Italians 40 Which of the following is true according to the passage? ( A) In the late eighteenth century, many cities in America increased in size. ( B) The populations of most cities increased n
25、aturally in the nineteenth century. ( C) The most important way for an urban population to grow is through natural increase. ( D) The population growth of American cities was the result of both immigration and expansion. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinish
26、ed statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Education has acquired a kind of snob(诌上骄下的势利鬼 ) value in modern times. We are no longer content to be honest craftsmen(工匠 ), skilled at our work through years of patient practice. Nowadays if we want promotion in even the humblest(卑微的 ) job, we have to o
27、btain a certificate or a diploma first. We may know that we would be better at the job than the man with the paper qualifications, but our experience and practical skills are often regarded as relatively unimportant. “Johnson would have been manager by now if hed taken the trouble to get a degree,“
28、his colleagues say, “hes a clever man. He could have done anything if hed had a proper education.“ I wonder if, as time goes on, we shall discover that many people, whose practical experience and ability would have been enormously useful to their employers, have been rejected form hire or promotion
29、on the grounds that they were insufficiently qualified. Would it not be better to allow people to become expert in the way most suited to them, rather than oblige them to follow a set course of instruction which may offer no opportunity for them to develop skills in which they would have become expe
30、rt if left it to themselves? 41 By the first sentence in Para.1, the writer probably means _. ( A) education has acquired a pleasant value ( B) education is ignored by the public ( C) too much attention is paid to degrees in the workplace ( D) too little attention is paid to degrees in the workplace
31、 42 According to the passage, if we want to get promotion nowadays we have to _. ( A) produce proof of our qualifications ( B) write a paper about our qualifications ( C) apply for a certificate ( D) apply for a diploma course 43 From the passage we understand that his colleagues think Johnson _. (
32、A) should have been given a degree ( B) would have been able to get a degree ( C) couldnt have done anything without a degree ( D) would become manager even without a degree 44 The writer fears that without paper qualifications many people _. ( A) wont get proper education ( B) will prove useless in
33、 their job ( C) will be dismissed from their job ( D) wont be considered for a job 45 In the writers opinion it would be better if people _. ( A) were forced to take a diploma ( B) were free to become educated in their own way ( C) attended more practical courses ( D) attended courses intended for e
34、xperts 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 Located in New South Wales, one of Australias most agriculturally
35、, industrially and culturally rich areas, Charles Strut University(CSU) is an institution of higher learning funded by the Australian government. Five colleges(学院 ) the College of Arts, the College of Commerce, the College of Education, the College of Health Studies, and the College of Science enjoy
36、ing cool winters and dry, sunny summers; and on account of its friendly people, Charles Strut University attracts students from all over the world. The location of CSU:【 46】 . The number of colleges of CSU:【 47】 . The kinds of courses offered by CSU:【 48】 . The characteristics of teaching at CSU:【 4
37、9】 . List one of the reasons for CSUs success:【 50】 . 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
38、. 51 A Three gold medals in one “Dynasty“ The Sino-French Joint Venture Winery Ltd. B “Maxwell House “instant coffee good to the last drop. C “Triangle“ cutlery enjoys high prestige in a hundred countries Tianjin No,2 Cutlery Factory. D Chinas outstanding elevator manufacturer Tianjin Otis Elevator
39、Co. Ltd. Of China. E Bright and colorful “sunflower“ printing inks F A large department store of long-standing good reputation Tianjin Quanye Bazaar. G Paradise for tourists and gourmands Tianjin Astor Hotel. H Link up trade contacts and promote economic cooperation Tianjin General Foreign Trade Cor
40、poration. I A cradle for training personnel in international business Tianjin Institute of Foreign Trade. J Male cook wanted. Must be thoroughly experienced and English-speaking. Apply to Box 425, China Mail, Hong Kong. K Wanted: High-grade experienced salesman, possessing initiative and good charac
41、ter. L Writer wanted, please send letter stating experience, age, salary requirements, and pre- sent employment, to Box 18, Hong Kong Commercial Daily. 51. ( )“三角 “牌餐具饮誉全球。 52. ( )旅游者 的天堂,美食家的乐园 天津利顺德大饭店。 53. ( )聘有经验的高级推销员一名,须品格高尚,具有进取精神。 54. ( )沟通贸易往来,促进经济合作 天津对外贸易总公司 。 55. ( )聘书记员一名,将经验、年龄、要求薪金、现任
42、职位、详函香港商报 18号。 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 The Center for Educational Progress 367 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94170 Professor Robert A. Handy Department of Educ
43、ation University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC 27510 Dear Professor Handy, We are very pleased that you have offered to make a presentation at the 4th California Conference on Bilingual Education. Your talk, “Parents and Bilingualism“, is certain to be of great interest to many of the conference
44、 attendees, as your work in this field is quite well-known. The enclosed materials will tell you more about the conference schedule. Included also is a Presenters Information Package. The Center will reimburse(付还、偿还 ) you against receipts for all travel and accommodation expenses associated with the
45、 conference. Please feel free to make a collect call(由接收人付款的电话 ) to my assistant, Ms. Aletha Jones, at (415) 855-2457 if you have any questions in this regard. Thank you again for your participation. Your presentation is sure to help make our program a success. Yours, Steven P. Ryan, Ed. D. Director
46、 Enclosures 56 Why has The Center for Educational Progress invited Dr. Handy? The Center has invited him to give _ at the 4th California Conference. 57 What does Dr. Handys field appear to be? He works in the field of _. 58 What did Dr. Handy receive from Dr. Ryan with the letter? A Presenters _. 59
47、 Who will pay Dr. Handys expenses associated with the conference? _ will pay Dr. Handys expenses associated with the conference. 60 What should Dr. Handy do if he needs to contact The Center? He can _ to Dr. Ryans assistant, Ms. Aletha Jones. 61 Chinese culture is the tie that keeps the entire Chine
48、se people close at heart and constitutes an important basis for the peaceful reunification of the motherland. ( A)中华文化是维系全体中国人民的精神纽带,也是和平统一的一个重要基础。 ( B)中华文化使中国人民心贴心更接近,构成了祖国和平统一的重要因素。 ( C)中华民族的和平统一关键在于 文化的相近,心灵的相通。 ( D)中华民族和平统一的基础在于中华文化的相近。 62 As it is, they can hardly get to the station by 6 oclock
49、 ( A)事实上,他们 6点钟之前是很难赶到车站的。 ( B)因为时间不够,他们 6点钟之前是很难赶到车站的。 ( C)既然如此,他们 6点钟之前没法赶到车站了。 ( D)并非如此,她们 6点钟之前是能够到达车站的。 63 Much as I admire Shakespeares comedies, I can not agree that they fire superior to his tragedies ( A)我很喜欢莎士比亚的喜剧,但是我认为他们的悲剧更好。 ( B)因为我非常喜欢莎士比亚的喜剧,所以我赞同他的喜剧不超出他的悲剧水平。 ( C)虽然我非常喜欢莎士比亚的喜剧,但我并不认为