1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 297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） Worker. （ B） Mechanic. （ C） Typist. （ D） Waiter. 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 recor
3、ded 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） The Personnel manager. （ B） Mr. Price. （ C） Jenny Santini. （ D） Chris Grey. （ A） By car. （ B） By bus. （ C） By hik
4、e. （ D） On foot. 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 to it with a word or a short
5、 phrase. 4 What are you often asked to do while waiting for a table in a restaurant?You are often asked to _ at the bar. 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 choice
6、s marked A , B, C, and D. 5 This western restaurant is the one we went to last week. （ A） superior to （ B） more superior than （ C） more superior to （ D） superior than 6 _is known to the world, Mark Twin is a great American writer. （ A） Which （ B） As （ C） That （ D） It 7 Early to bed and early to rise
7、 a man healthy and happy. （ A） make （ B） has made （ C） makes （ D） will make 8 Mr. Johnson went out alone _ our strong oppositions. （ A） in the name of （ B） in terms of （ C） in face of （ D） in spite of 9 If you see him, please give my apologies _ not having written to him. （ A） about （ B） of （ C） on
8、（ D） for 10 Living in the desert of Africa has its problems; obtaining fresh water is not the least. （ A） with which （ B） for which （ C） of which （ D） which 11 Linton looked as though he _ ill for a long time. （ A） were （ B） was （ C） has been （ D） had been 12 It is difficult for her to make the fina
9、l decision now, _she is in a delicate situation. （ A） if （ B） unless （ C） until （ D） since 13 Im afraid that your request for promotion was _. （ A） turned in （ B） turned up （ C） turned down （ D） turned over 14 With a little care he _ that accident. （ A） would avoid （ B） could have avoided （ C） could
10、 avoid （ D） must have avoided 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. 15 If we (know) _ the basic principles, we should have controlled the process even better. 16 The novel was supposed (fin
11、ish) _ two years ago. 17 We were made (work) _ all night. 18 We think that the duty of the police is to (sure) _ that people are protected from crime. 19 His (familiar) _ with many foreign languages surprised us all. 20 The cause of the accident may never_ (discover) in spite of the effort of the po
12、lice. 21 Please remember (post) _ the letter on your way to school. 22 The only objection to (hire) _ the girl is that she cant drive. 23 I got to the station, only (find) _ that the train was pulling out. 24 I prefer (live) _ in the country rather than in a city. Task 1 Directions: After reading th
13、e 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. 25 In Canada, a college may form one major division of a university, offering programs in a s
14、pecific academic field that lead to undergraduate or graduate degrees, or both. Colleges may also be independent of a university, offering four-year programs of general education that lead to a Bachelors degree in the liberal arts and sciences. Some. independent colleges offer a limited number of gr
15、aduate programs, but usually their primary mission is to provide undergraduate education. Community colleges offer two-year programs of general education or vocational education. Universities generally comprise various colleges and professional schools that make up the academic parts of the institut
16、ion. For example, a university may include a college of arts and sciences in addition to professional schools of education, law, medicine, and engineering. Universities provide higher education leading to a Bachelors degree as well as professional and graduate programs leading to masters and doctora
17、l degrees. Colleges and universities in Canada may be public institutions supported by federal, state, provincial, or municipal governments, or they may be private (independent)institutions. The most prominent types of colleges and universities in Canada include community colleges, state or provinci
18、al universities, liberal arts colleges, professional schools, military academies, and proprietary(私有的；私有财产的 ) institutions. Other types include technical colleges, agricultural colleges, teachers colleges, and colleges affiliated with religions. 25 Which of the following is best title of the passage
19、? （ A） Types of Colleges and Universities （ B） Canadian Education （ C） Canadian Education Program （ D） Differences between College and University 26 According to the context of the passage, it implies that_. （ A） the college and university, can be described as a variety of institutions （ B） a colleg
20、e may form one major division of a university （ C） colleges may also be independent of a university （ D） universities generally consist of various colleges and professional schools 27 You can get a Bachelors degree in_. （ A） a college （ B） an independent college （ C） a university （ D） a college or a
21、 university 28 Colleges and universities in Canada may be public institutions not supported by _. （ A） federal or stale （ B） provincial governments （ C） municipal governments （ D） private (independent) institutions 29 The most prominent types of colleges and universities in the United States and Can
22、ada include the following EXCEPT_. （ A） community colleges, state or provincial universities （ B） liberal arts colleges, professional schools, military academies, and proprietary institutions （ C） technology colleges, industrial colleges, plant colleges and humanity colleges （ D） technical colleges,
23、 agricultural colleges, teachers colleges, and colleges affiliated with religions Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 30 Friends play an important role in our lives, and although we may take friendship for granted,
24、we often dont clearly understand how we make friends. While we get on well with a number of people, we are usually friends with only a very few for example, the average among students is about 6 per person. In all the cases of friendly relationships, two people like one another and enjoy being toget
25、her, but beyond that, the degree of intimacy between them and the reasons for their shared interest vary enormously. As we get to know people we take into account things like age, race, economic conditions, social position and intelligence. These factors are of prime importance, as it is often more
26、difficult to get on with people when there is a clear difference in means, background, maturity, and/or capabilities. Some friendly relationships can be kept on despite argument or heated discussion, but it is usual for close friends to have similar ideas, beliefs, attitudes, and interests. In fact,
27、 close friends may sometimes talk about “being on the same wavelength“. It generally takes time to reach this point. And the more intimately involved people become, the more they rely on each other, People want to do friends favors and hate to break a promise. Equally, friends have to learn to put u
28、p with any annoying habits and to tolerate differences of opinion. In contrast with marriage, there are no government-sanctioned friendship ceremonies to strengthen the association between two people. But the support and understanding of each other that result from shared experiences and emotions do
29、 seem to create a powerful bond, which can overcome difference in background, and thus break down barriers of age, class, or race. 30 According to the author, _. （ A） all those who get on well with each other are friends （ B） friends are closer than people who just get on well with each other （ C） e
30、veryone understands clearly how to make friends （ D） every student has six friends 31 When we make friends, we might consider the other persons age because _. （ A） it is not easy to stay friends with someone who shows a clear difference in maturity （ B） the degree of friendship between two people an
31、d the reason for their shared interest can vary greatly （ C） friends need to know all these things （ D） this is the most important factor to making friends 32 In paragraph two, “being the same on the wavelength“ means _. （ A） using the same frequency while talking （ B） keeping the same friendly rela
32、tionship as other people do （ C） having similar ideas, belief, attitudes and interest （ D） having the same background 33 Which of the following is probably NOT true according to the passage? （ A） Even friends may have differences of opinions. （ B） Friends never argue with each other. （ C） It general
33、ly takes time for people to become close friends. （ D） Someones habits may annoy his friends. 34 To strengthen a friendly relationship, people _. （ A） must hold friendship ceremonies （ B） have to eliminate differences in background （ C） should make friends with those who are of the same age and of t
34、he same race （ D） should support and understand each other through shared experiences and emotions 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
35、3 words) on the blanks. 35 While ATMs have added some convenience to our lives, a few risks have also popped up (发生 ). To stay out of trouble, you should follow these steps: Look Around Before You Approach Take a quick look at your surroundings. See if anybody or anything looks suspicious. Is anybod
36、y watching you or standing too close? Use ATMs That Youre Familiar With If you know an area well and have used an ATM before, you can expect similar results. In other words, your chances of getting robbed at a “familiar“ ATM are less than your chances of getting robbed at a “new“ ATM. Have Your Card
37、 Ready While Approaching the ATM If youre quick, your chances are better. On the other hand, youre exposing yourself unnecessarily if you stand around the ATM digging through your wallet or purse for that special card. Get it out before you leave your car or as youre approaching the ATM. Use ATMs Th
38、at are Well Lit and Safe Only somebody with a valid card can get through the door of an ATM booth. This makes it less likely that an “undesirable(不受欢迎的 )“ will approach you just as your cash is coming out. Obviously this is not foolproof(十分安全的 ) - a crook(骗子 ) can steal somebodys card and use it imm
39、ediately. Get Cash Out of Sight This is pretty obvious, but some people need to be more conscious. Whether its a lot of money or a little, cash can be tempting when its out in the open. Points to remember when using an ATM Before you come to an ATM, (46) . Youd better use a (47) ATM. Take out your (
40、48) before leaving your car or when approaching the ATM. Because a crook can steal somebodys card and use it, (49) is not foolproof. When you want to get your cash, get it (50) . Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to t
41、hose given in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 40 A Open Here B Emergency Door C Turn Off the Light Before You Leave D Keep Cool E Keep Dry F Dispatchers Office G Photographs: Please Dont Bend H Ticket Good Only on the D
42、ay of Issue I Watch your Steps J Keep Off the Grass K Children Not Admitted L Admission by Ticket Only M Cameras Forbidden N No Right Turn 40 ( )保持冷藏 ( )小心台阶 41 ( )此处打开 ( )收发室 42 ( )太平门 ( )票证仅当日有效 43 ( )内有照片，请勿折叠 ( )儿童谢绝入内 44 ( )严禁拍照 ( )请勿践踏草地 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After rea
43、ding the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 44 A trade fair(trade show or expo)is an exhibition(展览 )organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate(展 示 )their latest products, service, study activities of riv
44、als and examine recent trends and opportunities. Some trade fairs are open to the public, while others can only be attended by company representatives(members of the trade)and members of the press, therefore trade shows are classified as either “Public” or “Trade Only”. They are held on a continuing
45、 basis in virtually all markets and normally attract companies from around the globe. For example, in the U. S. there are currently over 2,500 trade shows held every year, and several online directories have been established to help organizers, attendees, and marketers identify appropriate events. C
46、onsequently, cities often promote trade shows as a means of economic development. An increasing number of trade fairs are happening online, and these events are called virtual(虚拟的 )tradeshows. They are increasing in popularity(流行 )due to their relatively low cost and because there is no need to trav
47、el whether you are attending or exhibiting. 45 What is the function of a trade fair? It can help companies to _ their latest products and other information. 46 What kinds of trade shows are there in the real world? There are _ and Trade Only. 47 Who can attend the Trade Only? Company representatives
48、 and _ can attend the Trade Only. 48 Why do cities often promote trade shows? Cities often promote trade shows as a means of _ . 49 What is the reason for the popularity of the trade fair? The popularity due to their _ and save of traveling time. 50 The carpets made in our factory are well-known for
49、 their novel designs, elegant colors, beautiful looks and magnificent air. （ A）我厂生产的地毯以图案新颖 ,色调雅致 ,美观大方 ,富丽皇而闻名。 （ B）我厂生产的地毯设计新颖，色彩鲜艳，外观漂亮，造型优美。 （ C）我厂生产设计独特，美观好看的地毯而著名。 （ D）我厂生产的地毯以其新颖的图案，雅致的色彩， 漂亮的外观和华丽的样式而出名。 51 We look forward to joining you at the cocktail party at your home on Sunday, March 2, at 8 oclock p.m. （ A）我们盼望成为你 3月
