1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 333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） It is going on well. （ B） It has failed several times. （ C） It will soon be finished. （ D） It may have to be stopped. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 record
3、ed 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） In his thirties. （ B） About fifty. （ C） A li
4、ttle less than sixty. （ D） More than sixty. （ A） The woman is willing to do the washing for the man. （ B） The man wants the woman to do the washing for him. （ C） The woman knows little about the machine. （ D） The man knows nothing about the machine. （ A） Put in the money. （ B） Put in the soap powder
5、. （ C） Put in the washing. （ D） Shut the door. （ A） Shut the door. （ B） Put in the soap powder. （ C） Pay money. （ D） None 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 questions.
6、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. 6 Mainly to_. 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 wo
7、rds from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 7 We cant go into all the details of the case now; I merely mention it _. （ A） in no case （ B） by the way （ C） for a start （ D） at a time 8 When he just got off the plane, he gave us a good description of he had seen in Spain. （ A） what （ B） that （ C） w
8、hich （ D） how 9 When shall we meet again? “Make it _ day you like; it is all the same to me“. （ A） one （ B） any （ C） another （ D） some 10 Is this the air-conditioner you wish _? （ A） to have repaired （ B） to have repaired it （ C） to have it repaired （ D） to have been repaired 11 While people may ref
9、er to television for up-to-the-minute news, it is unlikely that television _the newspaper completely. （ A） replaced （ B） have replaced （ C） replace （ D） will replace 12 My wallet is nowhere to be found; _ while I was on the bus. （ A） should I dropped it （ B） I must have dropped it （ C） I ought to ha
10、ve dropped it （ D） I had been dropping 13 Seeing that the machine was not working once again, he suggested _. （ A） the man to check the wiring （ B） that the wiring would better be checked （ C） checking the wiring （ D） that the wiring would as well be checked 14 Never before that night _ the extent o
11、f his own power. （ A） had he felt （ B） he felt （ C） did he felt （ D） he had felt 15 Butter is a popular food in most western countries and is sold _ pound. （ A） at （ B） with （ C） to （ D） by 16 It was because I wanted to buy a dictionary _ I went downtown yesterday. （ A） but （ B） and （ C） why （ D） th
12、at 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. 17 Since your car needs (clean) _, youd better do it right now. 18 The teacher warned that anyone who was caught (cheat) _during the test would be p
13、unished. 19 He ordered that all the books (send)_ at once. 20 It is often difficult (decide) _ what to do. 21 Radio was the pilots only means of (communicate)_. 22 They cherish the (friend)_between them. 23 We are full of confidence that our prices are very (compete)_. 24 Up to now no one (choose) _
14、 to take on this task by the company. 25 Silver is the best conductor of electricity, copper (follow) _ it closely. 26 The only objection to (hire) _ the girl is that she cant drive. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered
15、36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 27 Your intelligence varies from season to season if you are like most people. You are probably much sharper in the spring than you are at any other time of the year. A famous
16、 scientist, Ellsworth Huntington, concluded from other mens work and his own among peoples in different climates that climate and temperature have a definite effect on our mental abilities. He found that cool weather is much more favorable for creative thinking than summer heat. This does not mean t
17、hat all people are less intelligent in the summer than they are during the rest of the year. It does mean, however, that the mental abilities of most people tend to be lowest in the summer. Spring appears to be the best period of the year for thinking. One reason may be that in the spring mens menta
18、l abilities are affected by the same factors that bring about great changes in all nature. Fall is the next-best season, then winter. As for summer, it seems to be good time to take a long vacation from thinking! 27 Ellsworth laid his conclusion on _. （ A） records of changes in his own intelligence
19、（ B） work with people in different climates （ C） records of temperature change （ D） all of the above 28 Ellsworth decided that climate and temperature have _. （ A） a great effect on everybodys intelligence （ B） some effect on a few persons intelligence （ C） some effect on most persons intelligence （
20、 D） no effect on most persons intelligence 29 One possible reason why spring is the best season for thinking is that _. （ A） all nature, including man, is growing then （ B） it lasts longer than the other seasons （ C） it has longer daytime than winter （ D） both B and C 30 The two best seasons for thi
21、nking seem to be _. （ A） winter and spring （ B） summer and spring （ C） fall and summer （ D） spring and fall 31 According to the passage, any vacation from thinking should be taken _. （ A） several times throughout the year （ B） during the winter （ C） during the summer （ D） as seldom as possible Task
22、2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 31 If you live or plan to travel where Lyme disease is a problem, there are important facts you should know. For example, you can get bitten by the tick ( 扁虱 ) that carries the disease
23、 while out gardening, walking, even playing with your dog. And, if you dont have any early symptoms, you might not know you have Lyme disease. You could be one of the few people who develop serious health problems. Left untreated, Lyme disease can lead to potentially serious joint and neurological (
24、神经病的 ) conditions. Why put yourself or your family at risk? Now, theres a vaccine (疫苗 ) that has been shown to be safe and effective in preventing Lyme disease. Its called LYMErix. New LYMErix for people 15 to 70. As with any vaccine, LYMErix may not protect 100% of individuals. LYMErix may be assoc
25、iated with local reactions including redness and swelling, flu-like symptoms. Ask your doctor about new LYMErix, or call toll free 1-888-LYMERIX, ext 200 for information. Now is the time to begin building protection for yourself and your family for the upcoming season. Call your doctor today. 32 Its
26、 indicated in the passage that something important should be known for us _. （ A） if you live wherever there is Lyme disease （ B） when you go out gardening or walking （ C） if you are playing with your dog （ D） when you are travelling around 33 Lyme disease may lead to _ if it is not treated. （ A） de
27、ath （ B） joint and neurological conditions （ C） redness （ D） swelling 34 According to the second garagraph, the LYMErix is _. （ A） suitable for people at any age （ B） lined with no side effects （ C） used to protect all people （ D） a safe and effective way to prevent Lyme disease 35 Just as any other
28、 vaccine, LYMErix may also have some side effects such as _. （ A） backache （ B） fever and coughing （ C） stomachache （ D） serious headache 36 This passage is probably taken from _. （ A） a business letter （ B） an introduction （ C） an instruction （ D） an advertisement Task 3 Directions: The following i
29、s 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. 36 CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is the worlds largest provider of rental(出租的 )furniture. In business f
30、or +over 40 years, we have served millions of individuals as well as over 80% of Fortune 500 companies. We have grown to be not only the industrys leading provider of residential and commercial rental furniture, we also offer a full line of houseware rentals. And we dont just help furnish your home,
31、 we can help you find it too. Apartment Search by CORT is our free online apartment loeator which gives you access to millions of available apartment units nationwide. We can also help you locate a single family or town home rental property that best suits your needs and budget. CORT has over 100 sh
32、owrooms across the US. We also have established a global network of business partners that allow us to provide solutions in close to 70 countries around the world. We maintain our Own fleet (车队 ) of trucks and have multiple distribution centers all aimed at providing fast, efficient service.37 46 38
33、 47 39 48 40 49 41 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. 41 A-Import licensing B-Export
34、 restrictions C-Technical barriers D-Subsidies E-Voluntary export restraints F-Import prohibition G-Sanitary and phytosanitary measures H-Tax discrimination I-Access restrictions J-Foreign ownership restrictions K-Anti-dumping measures L-Government procurement M-Import quota N-Domestic content regul
35、ations O-Customs valuation P-Export licensing 51. ( )政府采购 ( )准入限制 52. ( )补贴 ( )外国股权的限制 53. ( )自愿出口限制 ( )进口禁令 54. ( )反倾销措施 ( )技术壁垒 55. ( )海关估价 ( )税收歧视 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) follow
36、ing them. 47 Septemberl5, 2002 Dear Ms. Cao, I am pleased to inform you that you are the successful applicant for the post of clerk in the Li Seng Office of our company, starting on Monday, 17 September. This offer is subject to receiving good references concerning your previous employment. I should
37、 be grateful, therefore, if you could kindly send me as soon as possible the names and addresses of three people who have known you for at least one year. One of the referees should be your present employer. The position is also subject to probationary (见习的 ) period of six months. At the end of this
38、 time, we have the right to terminate (解除 ) your contract after giving you one weeks notice. If you perform satisfactorily during this initial period, however, your post will become permanent with annual increments (增额 ) in salary. You will also be eligible for promotion to Senior Clerk after five y
39、ears. We shall also require you to undergo a period of training for the first month. This will take place in our Branch Office for the first two weeks and in our Head Office for the second two weeks. Please note that the Head Office is situated near the airport about 5 kilometers from our Branch Off
40、ice. I look forward to seeing you in my office at 8:00 a.m. on 17 September. I shall contact you again, however, as soon as I have received your references. Yours sincerely, Deng Guofeng Manager, Li Seng Branch Office 47 What position did Ms. Cao apply for?She applied for the _. 48 When will Ms. Cao
41、 become a permanent member of staff?After _ of six months. 49 What will Ms. Cao be expected to do before she starts her work as a clerk?To undergo _ in two different offices of the company. 50 Where is the Head Office located?Its located near _ about 5 kilometers from the Branch Office. 51 Who is th
42、e writer of the letter?Deng Guofeng, _ of the Branch Office. 52 After being found shivering in a cottage， the old beggar was brought into a warm house， his cars red With cold. （ A）在他被发现在一个茅舍里发抖后，这位老年乞丐被带进一个温暖的房子，耳朵因为寒冷而变成了红色。 （ B）当人们发现那个老乞丐在茅舍里瑟瑟发抖，便把他带进一个温暖的房子里，他的耳朵被冻成了红色。 （ C）当这位年老的乞 丐被发现在茅舍里瑟瑟发抖后
43、，他被带到了一个温暖的房子里，只见他的耳朵冻得通红。 （ D）有人在一间茅舍里发现了一位年老的乞丐在发抖，把他带到温暖的房子里，发现他的耳朵还是红通通的，冰凉。 53 Considerable research evidence suggests that students who are successful in school are those with enough self-confidence. （ A）相当多的研究表明，学习成绩最好的学生就是那些有自信心的学生。 （ B）深入的研究表明，在学校成功的学生是那些有足够自信心的学生拥有者。 （ C）大量的研究证据表明，在学校学习最好的
44、学生就是那些自信心强的学生。 （ D）据调查所得证据，那些在学校成功的学生就是有着足够自信心的人。 54 Since smoking is harmful， governments worldwide should conduct serious campaigns against is （ A）自知道吸烟有害以来，世界政府就应该采取严厉的禁烟措施。 （ B）因为吸烟有害处，世界政府就应 该开展严肃的禁烟运动。 （ C）既然吸烟有害，各国政府就应该开展严肃的禁烟运动。 （ D）由于吸烟有害，各国政府开展了严肃的禁烟运动。 55 Its incredible that he made world
45、-class fashion models out of these ambitious girls within only two years. （ A）令人难以置信的是，他仅在两年内就从这些雄心勃勃的女孩子中挑选出人选参加世界级时装模特赛。 （ B）令人难以置信的是，他仅在两年内就把这 些雄心勃勃的女孩子造就成世界级时装模特。 （ C）令人难以置信的是，他仅在两年内就使这些雄心勃勃的女孩子中走出世界时装模特圈。 （ D）令人难以置信的足，他仅在两年内就从世界时装模特中挑选出了这些雄心勃勃的女孩子。 56 Dear Mr. White, Thank you very much for you
46、r wonderful lecture on Friday last week. I am writing now, on behalf of all the students and teaching staff in the center to say how much we all enjoy your wonderful lecture. We have learned a lot about the recent international development on the IT market and are very grateful to you for your comin
47、g to our university and giving us such an interesting and informative talk. Thank you again and we are looking forward to hearing you again. Yours sincerely Li Ming 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an lett
48、er or composition according to the following information. 57 You are required to write a letter for complaint according to the following information given in Chinese. Do not translate word by word. 你叫李雷。今年夏天在广州度假时，在一家商店买了一件衬衣。回家后从包中取出仔细检查时，发现衬衣的边有一个大洞，还缺了一颗钮扣。你非常生气。今天 (7月 10日 )你给商店写信投诉，并寄回衬衣，要求全额退款 (180元 )。 Words for Reference： 全额退款： a full refund 大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 333答案 与解析
