1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 301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） Two years. （ B） Three years. （ C） Four years. （ D） Five years. 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
3、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） 40 days a year. （ B） 4 days a year. （ C） 14 days a year. （ D） 15 days a year. （ A） Because Turkey i
4、s her favorite city. （ B） Because thats the place they fall in love. （ C） Because thats the place where her parents live. （ D） All of the above. 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 qu
5、estions. 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. 4 In order to breathe, what did the mother put over their faces? Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to comp
6、lete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 5 It _ be quite late now, we should go and catch the last bus. （ A） can （ B） must （ C） would （ D） may 6 The number of guests invited _ a hundred, but a number of them _ absent for different rea
7、sons. （ A） were, was （ B） was, was （ C） was, were （ D） were, were 7 It wasnt such an interesting film _ we had expected. （ A） that （ B） as （ C） which （ D） what 8 _ today, he would get there by Saturday. （ A） Would he leave （ B） Was he leaving （ C） Were he to leave （ D） if he leaves 9 I have read you
8、r article, to be frank, the editor justified _ your work. （ A） to refuse （ B） refusing （ C） being refused （ D） refused 10 Ill lend you my computer _ you promise to take care of it. （ A） unless （ B） while （ C） as （ D） if 11 His success was due partly to _ he had been working hard. （ A） that （ B） the
9、fact which （ C） being followed （ D） having followed 12 _ we are all here, lets try and reach a decision （ A） Since that （ B） So that （ C） Now that （ D） By now 13 He doesnt feel like _ a picnic in the park this weekend, and he suggested watching the football match instead. （ A） have （ B） to have （ C）
10、 having （ D） had 14 In fact, there are different reasons _ people are working long hours. （ A） where （ B） which （ C） why （ D） how 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 Unhealthy people m
11、ust be stopped from(smoke) _ . 16 Earthquakes often cause great (destroy) _to life and property. 17 John suggested (go) _ together in one car. 18 Wind power are being used to generate (electronic) _ . 19 There has been a total technological change in the (organize) _ of society. 20 Steven, as well a
12、s his classmates, (enjoy) _ playing football. They like this game. 21 (Influence) _ by Lei Fengs example, the students performed a lot of good deeds. 22 The teacher encouraged his students (speak) _up bravely. 23 The novel was supposed (finish) _ two years ago. 24 He tried to solve the problem but h
13、e (quick) _ gave up. 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. 25 It is the vision (设想 ) of the Publ
14、ic Transit Police Department to achieve a transit system free from crime and disorder. Transit Police programs are designed to enhance safety, increase riders and preserve the quality of our systems structure. Transit has its own police force committed to the safety of its customers and drivers, ser
15、ving seven counties and 85 cities in the region. There are 23 full-time officers, 146 part-time officers and five administrative(行政的 ) staff, devoted to one thing: public safety. Youve probably seen Transit Police officers patrolling(巡逻 ) bus routes in cars or on foot. During visits with drivers, Tr
16、ansit Police either ride along or they step on board to greet drivers and passengers. Sometimes officers patrol out of uniform-one could be on your next bus. The fare inspectors on Hiawatha light-rail trains are Transit Police officers. Every new Public Transit bus has an onboard security camera. Vi
17、deotapes from these cameras help Transit Police identify and charge criminals. Downtown patrols built up in early 2002 have improved the quality of life for downtown residents and transit customers. Ten full-time police officers are assigned to the Minneapolis and St. Paul downtown areas, to ensure
18、public security. Downtown arrests have gone from 490 in April-September 2001 to 941 during the same period in 2002. 25 The responsibility of the police force of Public Transit is to _. （ A） enhance public security （ B） build a free transit system （ C） control the number of riders （ D） ensure a conve
19、nient transit system 26 Sometimes partolling officers on buses are unnoticed because _. （ A） they look like fare inspectors （ B） they dont wear uniform （ C） they are polite to passengers （ D） they often take a back seat 27 The purpose of installing a camera inside the new buses is to _. （ A） keep a
20、close watch over the road ahead （ B） take pictures of the passengers on board （ C） increase the efficiency of the transit system （ D） help the transit police detect criminals 28 Two figures are mentioned in the last paragraph to indicate _. （ A） the Public Transit systems efficiency （ B） the success
21、 of Transit Police program （ C） the polices emphasis on security of downtown areas （ D） the worsening security condition of the area 29 The best title for the passage might be _. （ A） Police and Security （ B） New Security Measures （ C） Transit Police Security Program （ D） Crime-free Public Transit S
22、ystem Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 30 There are stock markets in large cities in many countries. Stock markets in Pads, London, Tokyo, Shanghai and New York are among the largest and most well-known. The stoc
23、k market, also called stock exchange, is a place where people can buy or sell shares of a factory or a Company. And each share means certain ownership of a factory or a company. Different people go to stock markets. Some are rich, who want to get more money than they have. Others are not rich, who b
24、uy stocks and try to become rich. Still others buy stocks as part of their plan to save money. Of course, investing money in the stock market is not the safest way to make money. No one can tell exactly whether the shares will be doing well. The factory or the company may do badly. Then the stocks w
25、ill go down, and investors will lose money. The stock may go up or down for a number of untold reasons. Everyone wants the stock to go up, but sometimes even if a factory or company does a good job, the stock may still go down. No wonder going to the stock market is often compared to gambling. All a
26、re anxious to make money by “gambling“ in the stock market. Factories and companies that need money are pleased that so many people are willing to “gamble“. 30 According to the passage, if you have a share of a company or a factory, it means that you _ . （ A） can buy the company or the factory （ B）
27、can sell the company or the factory （ C） will become the owner of the company or the factory （ D） are one of the owners of the company or the factory 31 Which of the following statements is FALSE? （ A） Some rich people go to stock market. （ B） All the people who want to get more money go to stock ma
28、rket. （ C） Some people who are not rich go to stock market. （ D） Some people who want to save money go to stock market. 32 No one can tell exactly Whether the shares will be doing well because _ . （ A） stock markets are not the safest place to make money （ B） the factory or the company may do badly
29、（ C） the stock may go up or down for a number of untold reasons （ D） sometimes even if a factory or company does a good job, the stock may still go down 33 Factories and companies are pleased that so many people “gamble“ in the stock market because _ . （ A） they can use the money to do business （ B）
30、 they will become rich （ C） it makes them well-known （ D） it is good for them to stay in the stock market 34 The passage is mainly about _ . （ A） the fact that it is not the safest way to invest in the stock market （ B） buying and selling shares in the stock market （ C） the ways to invest in the sto
31、ck market （ D） where one can buy or sell the shares 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. 35 WE MAKE ENGLISH EASY
32、 Were American Language Institute at New York Universitys School of Continuing Education. We help people speak, read and write English with greater confidence and great ease. There are classes during the day, in the evening, and on weekends-for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. We also
33、 offer courses in accent correction, public speaking, and English for business. To insure proper placement, the institute will evaluate you and guide you to the most appropriate courses. For more information call (212) 998-7040 or write to: International Student Admissions American Language Institut
34、e New York University Washington Square North, Room 10 New York, NY 10003 New York University School of Continuing Education WE MAKE ENGLISH EASY We help people (46) , _and _ English with greater confidence and great ease. We provide classes for beginning, (47) , and advanced students. The institute
35、 will (48) you and guide you to the suitable courses. You can call (49) to get more information. Our institutes address is Washington Square North, Room 10, (50) , NY 10003. Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those
36、given in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 40 A - Cartoon City B - Sky of Arts C - Road to Health D - Soccer Night E - Sunset Glow F - Garden for Opera Fans G - Super Variety Show H - Time. Across the Strait I - Sunday To
37、pics J - Around China K - Half the Sky L - Gallery of Calligraphy and Painting M - Tell It Like It Is N - Traditional Chinese Medicine O - Twinkling Lights P - Market Hotline 40 ( )综艺大观 ( )健康之路 41 ( )书坛画苑 ( )实话实说 42 ( )戏迷园地 ( )中华医药 43 ( )动画城 ( )足球之夜 44 ( )周日话题 ( )夕阳红 Task 5 Directions: The following
38、 is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 44 Ugly Is Only Skin-deep It may not be much to look at. But beneath that humble exterior beats an air-cooled engine. It wont boil over and ruin your piston rings. It wont
39、freeze over and ruin your life. Its in the back of the car for better traction on snow and sand. And it will give you about 29 miles to a gallon of gas. After a while you get to like so much about the VW, you even get to like what it looks like. You find that theres enough legroom for almost anybody
40、s legs. Enough headroom for almost anybodys head. With a hat on it. Snug-fitting bucket seats. Doors that close so well you can hardly close them. Theyre so airtight, its better to open the window a crack first! Those plain wheels are each suspended independently. So when a bump makes one wheel boun
41、ce, the bounce doesnt make the other wheel bump. Its things like you pay the 1585 for, when you buy a VW. The ugliness doesnt add a thing to the cost of the car. Thats the beauty of it. 45 What does the ad talk about?It talks about _ . 46 What is beneath the humble exterior?Beneath that humble exter
42、ior beats an _ . 47 How many miles will it give you to a gallon of gas? _ miles. 48 What will happen when a bump makes one wheel bounce? The bounce doesnt make the _ bump. 49 How much should you pay for the VW? 50 Scientists have developed glass fibers as thin as human hair which are designed to car
43、ry light signals. （ A）科学家发展出一种玻璃纤维，轻得像人的头发丝一样，可以用来设计轻型的信号装置。 （ B）科学家制造出一种玻璃纤维，比人的头发丝还细，这种设计是用来传递光信号的 （ C）科学家开发出像人的头发一样细的玻璃纤维来传输光信号。 （ D）科学家研制出跟人的头发丝似的玻璃纤维，用在光 导信号的设计上。 51 The standards and reputation of this organization are known around the world， and I know what an achievement it is to be here （ A
44、）这个组织的地位和贡献众所周知，我也知道来这里能取得什么样的成绩。 （ B）这个组织的地位和名声众所周知，我也知道它在这里取得的成绩。 （ C）这个机构的高标准和声誉举世闻名，我知道来能在这里工作就是一大成就。 （ D）这个机 构的高标准和声誉举世闻名，我知道它在这里取得了很大成就。 52 Criticism and self - criticism is necessary _ it helps us to find and correct our mistakes. （ A） by that （ B） in that （ C） on that （ D） at that 53 A job i
45、nterview helps you decide if the job meets your career needs and interest. （ A）一次工作交流可以帮助你决定该工作是否与你的需要和兴趣相互一致。 （ B）一次应聘面试有助于你决定该工作是否满足你职业上的需求和利益。 （ C）一次应聘面试有助于你判断该工作是否符合你的就业要求和兴趣。 （ D）如果该工作能满足你的职业要求和兴趣，你就可以决定接受面试。 53 China is the worlds largest cigarette producer and Chinese are the worlds most enth
46、usiastic smokers， which has become a focus of international health concern. Chinese cigarettes are also among the cheapest in the world: a packet can cost as little as 8 U.S. cents. Smoking kills 1.2 million people a year in China， according to the World Health Organization. 一、 Part V Writing (25 mi
47、nutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an letter or composition according to the following information. 54 You are required to write a Poster according to the following information given in Chinese. A&C购物中心贴出海报，说明将于 2月 20日至 3月 5日进行冬季清仓物资处理，商品一律五折出售，同时申明商品付款出门后不退不换。 Words for reference： 购物中心： Center of Shopping Service 退款： refund 大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 301答案与解析
