1、大学英语三级( A级)模拟试卷 32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) Jack didnt study hard. ( B) Jack studied very hard. ( C) Jack passed the exam. ( D) Jack failed in the exam. ( A) Worried. ( B) Unhappy. ( C) Pleasant. ( D) Its OK. ( A) In a shop. ( B) In a restaurant. ( C) In an office. ( D) At h
3、ome. ( A) In Europe. ( B) In Africa. ( C) On the plane. ( D) In a car. ( A) Buy a refrigerator. ( B) Call the teacher. ( C) Buy some food. ( D) Pick up the child. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. A
4、fter 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) Theft. ( B) Investigation. ( C) Mess. ( D) Mrs. Johnsons carelessness
5、. ( A) Invite professor Green to her wedding. ( B) Decline the present Professor Greens remarks about her. ( C) Buy Professor Green a nice present to express her thanks. ( D) Find a present together with Professor Green. ( A) He feels lucky. ( B) He feels awful. ( C) He feels unforgettable. ( D) He
6、feels tired. ( A) Go to Washington by plane. ( B) Go to New York by plane. ( C) Go to Washington by car with a friend. ( D) Go to New York by taxi. ( A) Tom missed his meeting. ( B) The taxi drivers in New York were on strike. ( C) There was an accident on his flight. ( D) He still attended the meet
7、ing owing to having met his friend by chance in Washington. 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 compl
8、ete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 11 What was just about to crawl across his legs when he awoke? _. 12 What was the result of the tests? The result was that he found the monkey to be _ he studied. 13 Whats inside the small box? _ was inside one of the small boxes. 14 What surprised
9、 the professor when he looked through the keyhole of the room? He was surprised to find himself looking into _ the monkey. 15 Why was the monkey also looking through the keyhole? The monkey wanted to know if the professor _. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. Y
10、ou 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 Unluckily, when I arrived he, so we only had time for a few words. ( A) just left ( B) has just left ( C) had just left ( D) was just leaving 17 Dont leave matches or
11、cigarettes on the table within _ of little children. ( A) hand ( B) reach ( C) space ( D) distance 18 By the time you get to Shanghai tomorrow, I _ for Kun ming. ( A) am leaving ( B) will leave ( C) shall have left ( D) had left 19 How many guests are there in the room? 15, _ two children. ( A) incl
12、ude ( B) including ( C) included ( D) is included 20 Li Lei didnt meet the famous American professor _ he was on holiday last year. ( A) unless ( B) until ( C) if ( D) whether 21 She is the one among the women writers _ comic books for children. ( A) whom writes ( B) whom write ( C) who write ( D) w
13、ho writes 22 Lily burst into tears _ she heard the bad news. ( A) the moment ( B) soon after ( C) at the time ( D) every time 23 This question is very difficult, _ of the students can answer it. ( A) Both ( B) All ( C) Neither ( D) None 24 It was in 1939 that _ broke out. ( A) World War Second ( B)
14、the World War Second ( C) Second World War ( D) World War 25 During the week, I have classes _ day, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. ( A) each other ( B) every other ( C) this and the other ( D) all other Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland wi
15、th the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 If you try to learn too many things at a time, you may get (confuse) _ . 27 He finished (work) _ at 3:00 P. M. 28 Did you use to (live) _ in the North? 29 His story was (amaze) _ ; we had never heard anything so strange. 30 She couldnt help (l
16、augh) _ at the strange coat which her friend was wearing. 31 I think he will finally learn that it (pay) _ to work honestly. 32 Radio is an important means of (communicate) _ . 33 It was very (consider) _ of you to send me a birthday card. 34 He had forgotten (bring) _ his umbrella and he was all we
17、t. 35 As a rule, books arent allowed (take) _ out of the reading room. 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 cor
18、rect choice. 36 The latest generation of Hondas solar cars, the Dream, broke the record in this years World Solar Challenge (WSC). Starting in Darwin on Sunday, 26th October, the two-man, four-wheel vehicle completed the 3010-kin-course to Adelaide in just 33 hours and 32 minutes, taking two and a h
19、alf hours off the remarkable time set three years ago by the previous Honda Dream team in a lighter, one-man, three-wheel vehicle. The latest Dream managed an average speed of 89.76 km/h, compared to 84.96 km/h for the previous one, despite stormy winds and uphill slope slowing all the competitors d
20、uring the events second day. However, during the final days run from the South Australian desert mining town of Coober Pedy to Adelaide, the Dream cruised(以发动机效率最高的速度行驶 ) at 100 km/h, occasionally accelerating to 110 km/h. “We are very tired and very happy,“ the Dream teams project leader, Masashi K
21、itagawa, told the crowd of reporters waiting at the finish line at Adelaids Technology Park. The School of Biel team placed second, an hour and 28 minutes behind the Dream, having averaged 86 km/h. The Swiss engineering school is Hondas perennial rival(竞争对手 ) in this event, having beaten Honda in 19
22、90 to set a course record of 38.50 hours. However, they placed a distant second to the Honda Dream in the 1993 event. A full report, along with pictures, will appear in the next issue of Honda: The Magazine. 36 The phrase “the latest generation of Hondas solar ears, the Dream“ implies that _. ( A) H
23、onda is a car maker ( B) the Dream is a model of solar car produced by Honda ( C) Hondas solar technologies are being improved over time ( D) all of the above 37 Three years ago, the previous Honda Dream Team completed the course to Adelaide in _. ( A) 36 hours and 2 minutes ( B) 33 hours and 32 min
24、utes ( C) 31 hours and 2 minutes ( D) 2 and half hours 38 The latest Dream reached a top speed of _. ( A) 89.76 km/h ( B) 84.96 km/h ( C) 100 km/h ( D) 110 km/h 39 The passage indicates that this years World Solar Challenge lasted for _ ( A) two days ( B) less than two days ( C) at least three days
25、( D) four days 40 According to the passage, the solar car maker that has competed most closely with Honda is _. ( A) the School of Biel team ( B) a team from a Swiss engineering school ( C) Both A and B ( D) Neither A nor B Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfin
26、ished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 British university entrants(新学员 ) expect to be provided with washing machines and dryers in their rooms, and even car parking spaces, a survey has found. Students are also less prepared to tolerate poor quality living conditions than their predecessors
27、, says the survey by British polling organization Mori. More than 1,000 full-time undergraduates and postgraduates from 21 universities across the UK were surveyed for the research. It shows that location is the key factor in choosing accommodation for students nearly half of those interviewed said
28、that being close to their place of study was the most important factor in their choice. Cost came second, with evidence that many parents foot the bills for their childrens rent. The survey also shows that students are no longer prepared to carry bags of washing to the nearest launderette(自动洗衣店 ). T
29、hese newcomers expect washers and dryers to be provided with their accommodation. The study also highlights those things todays students expect as standard communal(公共的 ) areas to be cleaned regularly, utility bills to be included, even private car parking space to be included. Separate findings fro
30、m the UKs National Union of Students published earlier this year show more than half of students in private rented accommodation are living in unsatisfactory conditions. 41 Who are the subjects of the survey? ( A) Some oversea students in UK. ( B) Some undergraduates and postgraduates in UK universi
31、ties. ( C) Some graduates in UK universities. ( D) Some British students in other countries. 42 What kind of accommodation is the most attractive to students according to the, survey by British polling organization Mori? ( A) An apartment near their universities. ( B) A cheap house far away from the
32、ir universities. ( C) An apartment with car parking space. ( D) An apartment with washing machines, 43 Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? ( A) The survey described in the passage is conducted by UKs National Union of Students. ( B) Most of the subjects are from unive
33、rsities in London. ( C) Most college students pay the rent by themselves. ( D) Students think that communal areas should be cleaned regularlyby cleaners rather than themselves. 44 According to the passage, the choice of accommodation is influenced by the following factors EXCEPT _. ( A) convenience
34、( B) comfort ( C) low rents ( D) weather 45 What does the survey indicate? ( A) UK university students are increasingly satisfied with their living conditions. ( B) UK university students are less and less energetic. ( C) UK university students demand higher qualities of their living conditions. ( D
35、) UK university students pay less and less attention to their studies. 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 S
36、outh Koreas current account deficit(赤字 ) reached all-time high of $8.82 billion in 1995, nearly double that of the previous year, partly because of an increase in imports, the Bank of Korea said on Thursday. In 1995, exports rose 30 percent from the previous year, to $125 billion, on an increase in
37、overseas sales of heavy industrial, technology and chemical products. Semiconductor(半导体 ) exports in 1995 rose 70 percent from 1944, to $22.1 billion, and automotive exports rose by 57.5 percent, to $9.1 billion. Exports of light industrial products rose only 14 percent during the same period. But i
38、mports went up 32 percent, to $135.1 billion, mainly because of an increase in the purchases of capital goods(生产资料 ), raw materials and consumer goods. Imports of machines and other capital goods rose 32 percent as South Korean corporations expanded capacity. Imports of raw materials went up 33 perc
39、ent because of an increase in oil imports. An increase in imports partly resulted in【 46】 . Imports of machines and other capital goods increased by【 47】 . Imports of raw materials increased by【 48】 . Imports of machines and other capital goods increased because【 49】 . Imports of raw materials went
40、up primarily because of【 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. 51 A Dealership Infor
41、mation B Precision Instruments Tools C Milking Equipment D Vacuum Pump E Milking Handle F Reserved Tank G Parlor Pit H Sanitation System I Waste Management J Air Compressor K Installation Parlor Equipment L Trouble Shooting M Circulation System N Wiring Diagram O Water Gun Parts P Operational Check
42、or Individual Preparation Q Pulse System R HTO Backflushing Installation S Tank Mounted Electrobrain T Full Flow Secondary Drain U Automatic Door Control V Feed System Component 51. ( )挤奶设备 ( )储奶罐 52. ( )空气压缩机 ( )排除故障 53. ( )线路图 ( )反向冲洗设备 54. ( )废物管理 ( )水枪 55. ( )挤奶操作 ( )自动门控制 Task 5 Directions: The
43、 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 Accountant Wanted: Excellent Career Opportunity Tender Plus is a highly successful Gold Coast food processing company enjoying a healthy and strong growth in A
44、ustralia and export markets, and seeking to employ a qualified and experienced person to assume responsibility as the Company Accountant. Applicants should be qualified to CPA(合格职业会计师 ) status with at least 10 years accounting experience, and be able to demonstrate a proven track record in running a
45、 fully integrated accounting system in a manufacturing environment. Strong computer skills and literacy are essential, particularly in advanced spreadsheet(空白表格程序 ) usage. This position reports to the Manager of Finance and Administration. Your main responsibilities will be to ensure that the accoun
46、ting function contributes to the overall achievement of corporate strategies and objectives by providing timely, accurate, and informative financial information. At the same time you will be responsible for further developing computerized accounting and information systems to add to overall company
47、effectiveness and profitability. This is a long-term career position offering excellent rewards and challenges. Applicants should forward their details to: Manager of Finance and Administration PO Box 2055, Burleigh, MDC 4220 56 What kind of business is Tender Plus engaged in? _. 57 What must the ap
48、plicants be particularly good at? Advanced _. 58 What qualifications are needed? CPA with at least 10 years _. 59 What is the successful applicant asked to do in addition to providing financial information? Take responsibility for _. 60 To whom must the applicant send his/her personal information? The _. 61 As far as his ability is concerned, hes the best person for the position, but hes not honest enough. ( A)他是最适合这个岗 位的人,但是能力差远了,而且还不诚实。 ( B)我们很在意他的能力,他是干这项工作的最佳人选,但不够诚实。 ( C)就他的能力而言,他是干这项上作的最佳人