1、大学英语三级( A级)模拟试卷 348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) Right now. ( B) This week. ( C) Next week. ( D) Two weeks later. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, ther
3、e 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) The man accepts her invitation. ( B) The man doesnt feel worried about the test. ( C) The woman g
4、ives him some advice. ( D) The woman is comforting him. ( A) A friend of the man recommended Dr. Anderson to him. ( B) The man would like to have one of his teeth pulled out. ( C) The man will go to work tomorrow. ( D) Dr. Anderson will have an important meeting to attend in the next two days. Secti
5、on 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 phrase. 4 Why did Jim
6、s parents have a serious talk with him one year ago? Because Jim had spent a lot of time on _ . 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 D.
7、 5 The population of India is much larger than _ of Sweden. ( A) that ( B) such ( C) what ( D) so 6 _ in the doorway, the house appeared to be much smaller than it had seemed to us as children many years ago. ( A) When we stood ( B) Being standing ( C) Standing ( D) Stood 7 At the party, everybody c
8、ongratulated the scientist _ winning the award after his years of hard work. ( A) to ( B) on ( C) at ( D) about 8 Without their help, she _ in passing the entrance exam. ( A) doesnt succeed ( B) didnt succeed ( C) couldnt succeed ( D) couldnt have succeeded 9 He felt rather _ that she should drive t
9、he car at such a _ speed. ( A) frightening, frightening ( B) frightened, frightened ( C) frightening, frightened ( D) frightened, frightening 10 Though the long term _ cant be predicted, the plan has been approved by the boss. ( A) affect ( B) effect ( C) afford ( D) effort 11 Mike is so fond of col
10、lecting stamps that three fourths of his salary _ spent on it. ( A) has ( B) are ( C) is ( D) had 12 Mother does most of _ at home. ( A) clean ( B) cleaning ( C) to clean ( D) the cleaning 13 Only once in his life had Douglas permitted himself _ control of his emotions. ( A) to lose ( B) lost ( C) l
11、ose ( D) losing 14 I felt so embarrassed that I couldnt do anything but _ there when I first met my present boss. ( A) to sit ( B) sitting ( C) sat ( D) sit 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 brac
12、kets. 15 If you dont mind (wait) _ for a few minutes, we can check our records for you. 16 Rogers (refuse)_to pay the fine got him into trouble. 17 I was very (angry), since I (was made) (waiting) two hours for (an appointment). 18 The two girls sat in a comer exchanging (confident) _ about the task
13、 they were given. 19 If the work station table is (adjust) _, move it to the proper height. 20 I am sorry that I have kept you (wait) _ for so long. 21 In some countries people favor (stay) _ together even though there is much more space. 22 You (not eat) _ so many hamburgers. Now you have a stomach
14、ache. 23 Its very _ (consider) of you to arrange so many interesting things for us. 24 I _ (inform) that the meeting had been cancelled. 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
15、there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 25 A new poll shows that people believe that computers and the Internet have made life better for Americans, but people also see some dangers in the trend toward computerization. The poll found that the public favors some
16、 government protection from cyber-problems(网络问题 ), but in general people are not especially concerned about issues such as information overload or the never-ending flow of phone calls, faxes and e-mails. A separate survey of children aged 10-17 shows that they have a more positive attitude about com
17、puters than adults do, and most have made use of up-to-date technology in their schools. The survey found that enthusiasm for computers and the Internet is found in all income groups, all regions of the country, all races, and most age groups. However, people over 60 and those towards the lower end
18、of the income rank tend to show lower rates of computer ownership and Internet usage. The survey shows that “some kind of gap has been crossed: Computers are part of everyday life for most Americans, and the Internet is close behind.“ 25 The first paragraph shows that _. ( A) the new poll about comp
19、uters and tile Internet is helpful ( B) people should explore the dangers of computerization ( C) people can not do without computers and the Internet ( D) computerization has its advantages and disadvantages 26 The word “enthusiasm“ (Line 1, Para3) is closest in meaning to _. ( A) great love ( B) g
20、reat hatred ( C) problem ( D) advantage 27 What are the Americans concerned about according to the poll? ( A) Age of the children using the Internet. ( B) Government protection from the Internet problems. ( C) Information overload. ( D) The flow of phone calls, faxes and e-mails. 28 American adults
21、tend to _ than teenagers. ( A) care more about information overload ( B) like using computers more ( C) dislike using computers more ( D) face less danger 29 We can learn from the passage that _. ( A) all the American children have used the latest technology in schools ( B) computers and the Interne
22、t are very popular with Americans ( C) Americans tend to place more importance in the Internet usage than computers ( D) the public in America do not hate the Internet problems Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 30
23、 Computer systems are usually divided into four main types according to their size. They are supercomputers, mainframe computers, minicomputers and microcomputers. Microcomputers, also called personal computers, are small computers fit on a desk top and are usually only used by one person. They are
24、the least expensive types, and are widely used in businesses for all kinds of tasks, such as word-processing, small data-base management, and spreadsheets. They are also used as home computers, for family budgeting and similar jobs, as well as for games. Compared with a mainframe computer, minicom p
25、uters are smaller systems, and fewer operators can use them. They are usually found in medium-size business or in divisions within a large organization, for example in Government departments. Mainframe computers are large and powerful computers. Many people can use at the same time. They are also ex
26、pensive systems. They are used for very large processing tasks, and perform many important business and Government applications. Supercomputers are special, high-capacity computers used by very large organizations principally for research work. Among their uses are space research, oil exploration an
27、d worldwide weather forecasting. 30 Microcomputers are also known as _. ( A) home computers ( B) minicomputers ( C) special computers ( D) supercomputers 31 According to the passage, many people can use _ at the same time. ( A) home computers ( B) personal computers ( C) microcomputers ( D) mainfram
28、e 32 High-capacity computers used primarily for research purposes are _. ( A) supercomputers ( B) applications ( C) divisions ( D) systems 33 Data is the plural form of _, it is rarely used. ( A) number ( B) datum ( C) letter ( D) date 34 According to the information in the passage, the term general
29、 purpose computer, in literal translation _. ( A) implies that many different types of computers ( B) implies that many different types of divisions ( C) implies that many different types of problems can be handled by the machine ( D) implies that many different operators Task 3 Directions: The foll
30、owing 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 Along with the grand view of the Great Wall, travelers to Peking shouldnt miss trying the Peking Ro
31、asted Duck. To enjoy the famous duck, the restaurant Quan Ju De is the best choice for you. It has multiple outlets in Peking (Beijing). The old restaurant first opened in 1860 . The duck here is said to be the best in Peking, and the service is very good as well. Before you take up the menu, you mi
32、ght want to know more about how Peking Roasted Duck is made and how it is served. The ducks are raised for the sole purpose of making the food. Force-fed, they are kept, in cages which restrain them from moving about, so as to fatten them up and make the meat comparably tender. Peking Roasted Duck i
33、s processed in several steps: First the ducks are rubbed with spices, salt and sugar, and then kept hung in the air for some time. Then the ducks are roasted in an oven, or hung over the fire till they become brown with rich grease perspiring outside and have a nice odor. Peking Duck is always serve
34、d in well-cut slices. The whole duck must be sliced into 120 pieces and every piece has to be perfect with the complete layers of the meat. Normally there are many dishes served with the duck, including a dish of fine-cut shallot bars, a dish of cucumber bars and finally a dish of paste-like soy of
35、fermented wheat flour. Without these the dainty duck is surely in the shade. Peking Roasted Duck You can go to the restaurant (46) to enjoy the famous duck. The duck are raised for the only purpose of (47) How Peking Roasted Duck is made: 1) The ducks are rubbed with condiments (佐料 ) and hung in the
36、 air. 2) The ducks are (48) in an oven. How it is served: Duck is served in (49) slices. There are (50) served with the ducks. 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 s
37、hould put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 40 A Name of Commodity, Specifications and Packing B Contract No. C Quantity and Total Value D Country of Origin and Destination E Time of Delivery F Port of Shipment G Port of Destination H Terms of Shipment I Shipment, Advi
38、ce J Insurance K Terms of Payment L Shipping Documents to Be Distributed M Technical Documents to Be Distributed N Guarantee of Quality O Buyers Forwarding Agents P Commodity Inspection and Claims Q Liabilities Arising from Breach of the Contract R Taxes and Duties S Performance Bond T Applicable Go
39、verning Laws of the Contract U Assignment and Subcontracts V Responsibilities of the Contract W Responsibilities of the Parties X Effectiveness of the Contract and Other Terms Y Text of the Contract Z Training for Operation and Maintenance of Equipment 51. ( )装运港 ( )装运条款 52. ( )税费和关税 ( )合同适应的法律 53.
40、( )装运单据分发如下 ( )质量保证 54. ( )商品检验及索赔 ( )合同效期及其他 55. ( )合同责任 ( )交货时间 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. 45 Dear Laura, It was certainly so very kind of you and Ted to come to see
41、 me off! I know it wasnt easy for you to get to the airport at such an early hour, so I do appreciate it all the more. Flying over water can get rather boring after a while, and your book of detective stories was really helpful. It was sweet and thoughtful of you to think of it. The flight was uneve
42、ntful and we arrived at London right on schedule. My sister came to meet me at the airport. She is on vacation in London now and she will stay with me for about one week. She shared my happiness in enjoying the photos you took for me on your beautiful farm. Now Im in my own home and Im looking forwa
43、rd to receiving you here some day in the near future. Well have a nice time together again. My heart-felt thanks to you and Ted for the unforgettable time on your farm. It is such a pleasant holiday and I enjoyed every minute of it. Yours ever, Helen 45 Why did Helen wrote a thank-you letter to Laur
44、a? Helen wrote a thank-you letter to express her _. 46 Who went to see Helen off at the airport? _ went to see her off at the airport. 47 How did Helen kill time during the flight? Helen killed time during the flight by reading _. 48 How long would Helens sister stay with her? She would stay with he
45、r for _. 49 What did Helen and her sister enjoy together? Helen and her sister enjoyed _ Laura and Ted had taken for her on their beautiful farm. 50 He openly called on the President to trim his 1993 defence budget by 16 billion to 20 billion dollars be fore sending it to Capital Hill. ( A)他曾公开请求总统在
46、将预算案提交国会以前将 1993年度国防预算削减 160至 200亿美元。 ( B)他曾公开打电话给总统要求他在将预算案提交国会以前将 1993年度国防预算削减 160到 200亿美元。 ( C)在将预算案提交国会之前,他曾公开请求总统将 1993年度国防预算削减 16至 20亿美元。 ( D)在将预算案提交国会之前,他曾公开打电话给总统要求他将 1993年度国防预算削减 16至 20亿美元。 51 Apart from deaths from illnesses, one of the biggest threats to ones life in highly motorized Sing
47、apore is to be killed in a traffic accident ( A)不管是由于患病还是新加坡交通繁忙,在公路意外中丧命都是对我们生命的一大威胁。 ( B)除了患病身亡之外,由于新加坡交通繁忙,在交通事故丧命是对生命的最大威胁之一。 ( C)除了患病身亡,新加坡交通繁忙,在公路意外中丧命是对我们生命的一大威胁。 ( D)由于新加坡交通繁忙,最大的威胁就是在公路意 外中丧命还有患病身亡。 52 What can be done has been done ( A)可以做的事都已经做了。 ( B)能做的事情都已做了。 ( C)能够做完的事都已经做完了。 ( D)什么事还能
48、做呢,都已经做完了。 53 There is no sign that the world economic crisis will lessen in the next few months, although a certain degree of recovery is in sight. ( A)尽管没有人认为未来几个月内世界经济危机会消失,但是在一定程度的复苏是肯定的。 ( B)尽管世界经济复苏的迹象是肯定的,但是未来几个月内经济危机缓和的现象还不很明显。 ( C)尽管已经显现出一定程度的经济复苏,但没有迹象表明世界经济危机在未来几个月会减缓。 ( D)尽管没有人承认未来几个月内世界
49、经济危机会触底,但我们肯定会看到世界经济的复苏。 54 Dear Mr. White, Thank you very much for your 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