1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 381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） Employer and employee. （ B） Teacher and student. （ C） Seller and customer. （ D） Interviewer and interviewee. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conver
3、sations 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） The store was closed. （ B） The driver was drunk. （ C）
4、 The traffic lights were red. （ D） A man was just crossing the street. （ A） To tell the woman that Johnson got a bad headache. （ B） Hed like to go the art exhibition. （ C） To tell the woman that Johnson was happy about staying in bed. （ D） He hoped that Johnson would feel better soon. （ A） English.
5、（ B） History. （ C） Chemistry. （ D） Maths. 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
6、it with a word or a short phrase. 5 She learned to become a_. 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. 6 In the world, there are over 2
7、000 varieties of snakes, are harmless to humans. （ A） mostly they （ B） most of them （ C） most of which （ D） which most 7 _ , heres coming a heavy-truck. （ A） Look up （ B） Look out （ C） Look on （ D） Look round 8 The Great Wall of China runs across _ China like a huge dragon. （ A） the north （ B） north
8、 （ C） northern （ D） north of 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 The population of China is larger than _ of Japan. （ A） this （ B） that （ C） those （ D） these 11 She told me that she _ you in Paris a year before.
9、（ A） met （ B） had met （ C） has met （ D） would met 12 She is _ far the most active member in our group. （ A） so （ B） as （ C） by （ D） in 13 How close parents are to their children_ strong influence on the character of the children. （ A） have （ B） had （ C） has （ D） having 14 This program will tell you
10、_ can be used in practice. （ A） that you have learned （ B） how what you have learned （ C） that how you have learned （ D） how that you have learned 15 Yesterday I got a copy of BBC Modern English at a bookshop. After I read it, I went on _ the New Concept English. （ A） to read （ B） reading （ C） as to
11、 read （ D） in reading 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. 16 There is no way to escape (do)_the work today. 17 The police (be) _ going to search the house this afternoon. 18 I work in the
12、 room whose windows are (break) _. 19 Jack is a handsome young man of average (high)_. 20 My father told me that he was considered too difficult a student (teach) _ when he was young. 21 (see) _ from the distance, the building looks like a model. 22 Everyone should be allowed to make a mistake witho
13、ut_ (punish) for it. 23 Some proverbs _ (be) in the language for 1,000 years, for example, a friend in need is a friend indeed. 24 Everyone should be allowed to make a mistake without_ (punish) for it. 25 This hospital, which (equip) _ with modern facilities, is one of the best in the country. Task
14、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. 26 The holiday shopping season got off to a flying start over t
15、he Thanksgiving (感恩节 )weekend in the U. S. Retailers(零售商 )attracted discount-hungry consumers with specials (物价商品 ) of televisions, DVD players and other gifts. Discounters like Wal-Mart and Target had the greatest success, offering customers early bird specials, while major department stores and cl
16、othing chains only met modest sales goals. Online sales were also strong. “It was as expected, it wasnt a source of great prosperity, but it was a good start,“ said Nevill, amah in a US retail consulting firm. He said, “One thing we often heard was that only things marked down(降价 ) were selling. Con
17、sumers want a bargain, especially around the holiday.“ Shoppers did seem to like the many markdowns. A lady in the State of Connecticut said, “Ive never seen so many sales. I feel like a kid in a candy store.“ Nevill estimated that discounters had a 4% gain over last years Thanksgiving figure, while
18、 sales at depatient stores and mall-based clothing chains were up 2% for the weekend. However, the Thanksgiving weekend is not necessarily a good way to judge how retailers will be successful for the season. Over the past few years, the weekend accounted for less than 10% of sales. Online merchants
19、also had a good weekend. Sales were up 61% last Friday, compared to the day after Thanksgiving a year ago. 26 Over the Thanksgiving weekend, people bought a lot more than usual because _. （ A） Wal-Mart and Target offered birds as gifts （ B） shopping was the major weekend activity （ C） people had tim
20、e to go shopping online （ D） they were allowed special discounts 27 Retailers have the experience that consumers seem to _. （ A） feel eager to buy discounted goods （ B） be hungry for special kinds of goods （ C） like to buy new DVD players as gifts （ D） be interested in major department stores 28 Fro
21、m the context we know that Wal-Mart and Target are the names of two _. （ A） food stores （ B） large retailers （ C） online services （ D） clothing chains 29 By saying “I feel like a kid in a candy store,“ the lady in Connecticut probably means that _. （ A） she has difficulty choosing from such a wide v
22、ariety of goods （ B） she cannot decide whether she should buy some candy （ C） she is quite interested in buying candy （ D） she recalls her happy childhood days 30 Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the-passage? （ A） Online sales were 61% higher than retailers. （ B） Online merchan
23、ts had an average weekend sale. （ C） Retailers lost much profit because of the discounts they offered. （ D） Retailers had an increase in sales in the Thanksgiving weekend. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 31 Many
24、 deaths from home fires are the result of burns and panic, but most are caused by deadly smoke and gases. These fatal fires are often caused by such careless acts as throwing away a lighted match or cigarette, allowing rubbish to pile up, overloading electrical wires, or misuse of heating and cookin
25、g equipment. Few families go to bed at night without first checking to make sure that the doors and windows are locked, but they overlook a very basic fire safety rule. This rule states that people should sleep with their bedroom doors closed. Nighttime fires are most serious because the family is a
26、sleep and the discovery of fire is usually too late. A closed bedroom door gives extra protection by delaying the gases and fire, thus giving the family a few minutes to escape. At the first sight of fire in a home, it is necessary for everyone to get out of the house, especially children and elderl
27、y persons who may need help. Not everyone flees(逃跑 ) quickly from a burning home. Children often panic and hide in closets or under beds. Being prepared or knowing what to do in case fire breaks out can mean the difference between life and death. All members of the family should know certain basic s
28、teps. Everyone should know an escape route and second route from each room in the house. Very young children and old persons should receive careful thought when mapping out(制订 ) family escape plans. Both groups will need special help in escaping from home fires. A family should deter mine a way in w
29、hich any members can sound an alarm. It is likely that fire may block hallways and prevent a person from reaching other bedrooms. Family members should be taught not to waste time getting dressed or collecting valuable possessions. Speed is necessary in escaping from fire. 31 Most deaths from fire a
30、re caused by _. （ A） burns （ B） fright （ C） deadly smoke and gases （ D） panic 32 Few families go to bed at night without first checking _. （ A） a lighted match （ B） doors and windows （ C） the temperature （ D） cooking equipment 33 During a fire children often _. （ A） panic （ B） jump from windows （ C）
31、 cry （ D） know certain steps 34 The most serious fires happen during _. （ A） the afternoon （ B） the morning （ C） the evening （ D） the night 35 The article advises readers _. （ A） not to collect valuable possession if a fire breaks out （ B） not to call the fire department for small fires （ C） not to
32、run away at once （ D） not to buy a house with closets 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. 36 Employees need sev
33、eral kinds of satisfaction if they are to remain productive and enthusiastic in industry. They need to know that their working conditions are safe and adequate for the kind of work they do. Also, they need reasonable hours of work in order to make their jobs acceptable. In most cases, people want to
34、 have a personal life alongside their work; if they must work overtime several nights a week, their take-home pay may be higher, but their efficiency and feelings about their jobs will typically decline. In addition to agreeable working conditions, employees need to have adequate compensation for th
35、e work they do, For example, in addition to pay levels, potential employees will also examine the benefits package (合同上的利益 ) that management offers to them, comparing it with other companies offerings. If one company in an industry offers stocks, insurance, vacations, or even child care, other compa
36、nies in the same industry often must follow suit, or they will lose out on hiring the best employees. Finally, in todays business world, adequacy of working conditions and financial compensation are not enough. To keep employees satisfied long-term, employers also need to instill confidence in manag
37、ements ability to run the company. The employer who pays well and has a new modern plant to make and display its products may still lose the loyalty and devotion of employees through disorganization and/or lack of attention to details. One recent research study showed that more than half of new smal
38、l businesses failed due not to lack of money, but rather to the managers lack of management skill. Topic: Employers should give their employees satisfactory (46) . Job satisfaction of employees is related to: (47) . (48) . (49) . Lack of management skill can lead to (50) . Task 4 Directions: The fol
39、lowing 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 Safety 斯图特将军来命名的。 49 【正确答案】 theory with practice 【试题解析】 本题询问查尔斯 斯图特大学是怎样在
40、培养毕业生方面赢得荣誉的。根据原文 (59)处可知，该校的办学方针是注重课程的理论联系实际，同国外的学校合作进行教学与研究。 50 【正确答案】 environment of life 【试题解析】 本题询问为什么世界各地的学生都被查尔斯 斯图特大学吸引。根据原文 (60)处可知，该校能吸引许多海外学生的另一个原因是良好的生活环境。 51 【正确答案】 A 52 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 我们做手术越仔细越好。 not be too careful 意思是 “再仔细也不为过 ”， “越仔细越好 ”。 53 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 consent 可用作动词，其后可搭配动词不定式，
41、也可搭配介词 to，表示 “同意，允许 ”之意，如： She consents to be assistant editor. 她对做助理编辑很满意。 The owner wouldnt consent to our making any structural change in the flat. 房主不会同意我们对这套房子的结构作任何改动的。 promise意为 “答应 ”，其后常接不定式。 content意为 “内容 ”， allow意为 “允许 ”，这三个词都不合题意。 54 【正确答案】 我们应该在尽可能大的范围内，并以一切现有的手段去寻找可能是最廉价的淡水源。 55 【正确答案】
42、电子邮件介于电话和正式信件之间：其文字可以是即兴，现想现写，也可以是精心构思组织的。问题在于你并不总有把握对方会怎么理解你的意思，所以要尽量表达清楚，这是有帮助的。你可以注意几点简单事项，就能保证不会冒犯别人。 【试题解析】 翻译该段落时应注意其概念定义关系。第一 句介绍 e-mail 的基本概念，第二句用细节讲述 e-mail 的写作特点。第三句仍用细节补充 e-mail 写作的一些注意事项。 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing
43、. You are required to write an letter or composition according to the following information. 56 【正确答案】 Name in full: Zhang Hui Sex: Female Date of birth: May 16, 1982 Place of birth: Shanghai Nationality: Chinese Marital status: unmarried Health: excellent Tel. No.: 62198635 Permanent address: (home
44、) 36, Lin Chuan Rd, Shanghai Objective: To work as a sales manager in shanghai Micro-Electronics Corp. Education: Finished the three-year senior high school courses at Shanghai No.1 Middle School in 2001. Graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong university in Aug., 2005. majoring in Applied Linguistics Wor
45、king Experience: Sept. , 2005 present Joint venture Shanghai Johnson Corp. Language Proficiency: College English Test Band four References: Mr. Wan Hua, Dean of Business Department, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 【试题解析】 在写简历时应根据申请人的实际情况进行写作。在一般情况下，简历 应包括个人信息 (姓名，性别，地址，电话号码 )，受教育情况，学习，工作经历(所获得的荣誉；参加过
46、的活动等 )。因此，在写简历时，先写与申请职位最相关的信息，然后写你的优势所在。 简历有三种： 1按时间顺序写。 2按专业技能写。 3综合性简历。 1按时间顺序所写的简历，要从最近的信息写起，由近及远，要注重受教育的情况，工作经验，工作时间及职位。 2按专业技能所写的简历，要强调申请人的技能技巧，而不是工作经历。因此如果申请人没有工作经验或申请人的教育经历与所申请的职位不相符，就可以用这种简历。 3综合性的简历可以按照时间顺序写自己的技能，成就和工作经历。 基本句型： extensive knowledge about 有 的丰富知识 know English， French and Spanish 懂得英语，法语和西班牙语 a teaching position with an emphasis on 侧重于 的教学职位 position inleading toresponsibilities 有希望今后负责 方面的职位
