1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 383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） Wine. （ B） Tea （ C） Coffee. （ D） Water. 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 are some recorded quest
3、ions. 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） He went to a park. （ B） He had a talk with Conrad. （ C） He talked about the contract. （ D） He went out for a walk. （ A） To
4、 type an assignment. （ B） To play games. （ C） To send e-mails. （ D） To write a paper. （ A） The excel processing. （ B） The word processing. （ C） The Window processing. （ D） The Dos processing. （ A） To leave the room. （ B） To repair the computer by herself. （ C） To change a computer. （ D） To ask for h
5、elp. 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 it with a word or a short phrase. 6 W
6、ho have difficulty in taking notes from a lecture? 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 She docs not know _ for her first job inte
7、rview. （ A） what should she wear （ B） what to be wore （ C） what to wear （ D） what will she wear 8 He could repair the car himself but he would rather his son _ it. （ A） do （ B） to do （ C） did （ D） has done 9 The farmers, _ houses had been destroyed by the serious flood, were given help by the govern
8、ment. （ A） who （ B） what （ C） which （ D） whose 10 One of the students hasnt prepared _ lessons very well. （ A） his （ B） ones （ C） ones （ D） their 11 The temple is still in excellent condition _ that it was built 600 years ago. （ A） because （ B） as （ C） considering （ D） for 12 During the week, I have
9、 classes _ day, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. （ A） each other （ B） every other （ C） this and the other （ D） all other 13 Not once_his view of life. （ A） did Mr. Smith mention （ B） Mr. Smith mentioned （ C） Mr. Smith mentioned that （ D） would Mr. Smith mention 14 She may have missed her train, in _
10、 case she wont arrive for another hour. （ A） that （ B） which （ C） this （ D） its 15 Are you aware of the danger _? （ A） your being （ B） you are in （ C） your being out （ D） you are through 16 It is most desirable that he _ for the information by himself with a few clicks online. （ A） search （ B） searc
11、hed （ C） has searched （ D） will search 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 I can not help (wonder) _whether the doctor will come in time. 18 To be frank, I like Mrs. Zhangs class most
12、because she could speak English very (fluent) _. 19 A week later John took a job (sell) _ dry goods at half the salary the radio station had offered. 20 Deeply (move) _ by her words, I promised to help her. 21 He behaved even (bad)_ than usual. 22 I suggest (bring) _ the meeting to an end. 23 The Ma
13、yor paid a (person) _ visit to the old man who was celebrating his 100th birthday. 24 She insisted that she (go) _ to the zoo alone. 25 There is a well-known proverb: “The more haste, the (little) _ speed.“ 26 The guest paid (little) _ money than he should for the room. Task 1 Directions: After read
14、ing 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. 27 As one of the 20th centurys most skillful political leaders, Franklin Delano Rooseve
15、lt was elected for an unprecedented four terms. His New Deal Program, in response to the Great Depression, utilized the federal government as an instrument of social and economic change in contrast to its traditionally passive role. He said in his inaugural address(就职演说 ), “The only thing we have to
16、 fear is fear itself.“ And he helped American people regain confidence in themselves. Then in World War II, he led the Allies in their defeat of the Axis Powers. Born in Hyde Park, New York, on January 30, 1882, he was the only child of James Roosevelt and Sara Delano Roosevelt. His father was a cou
17、sin of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the .U.S. After graduation from Harvard University in 1904, Roosevelt attended Columbia University Law School without taking a degree and was admitted to the New York State Bar (律 师业 ) in 1907. In 1905, he married a distant cousin, Eleanor Roosevelt,
18、in a society wedding at which President Theodore Roosevelt gave his bride away. Franklin Roosevelt s political career began with his election to the New York State Senate as a Democrat in 1910. He quickly gained attention as the leader of an upstate coalition (联盟 )that fought the influence of New Yo
19、rk Citys Democratic Machine. His support of Woodrow Wilsons candidacy as the Democratic presidential nominee(被提名的候选人 ) in 1912 resulted in his appointment to the post of assistant secretary of the navy, which he held during the World War I. In 1920 he was chosen as the Democratic nominee for Vice Pr
20、esident. 27 What is the meaning of “utilized“ in the first paragraph? （ A） Planted. （ B） Generated. （ C） Made use of. （ D） Regarded. 28 According to the passage, the federal government _. （ A） traditionally played an active role in social and economic change （ B） traditionally played little role in
21、social and economic change （ C） should work as an instrument to have a change （ D） should work as an instrument to fight the fear inside 29 Why could Franklin Roosevelt become the President according to the passage? （ A） His well-known family made it. （ B） His great ability in politics made it. （ C）
22、 His Democratic Party made it. （ D） None mentioned in the passage. 30 Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage? （ A） Roosevelts term as President was the longest in American history. （ B） His fathers cousin was formerly the President of the United States. （ C） He graduat
23、ed from Columbia University Law School without a degree. （ D） Theodore Roosevelt was ever Vice President in the history of the United States. 31 In your opinion, what is the best title of the passage? （ A） President of the United States （ B） The Roosevelts （ C） Franklin Delano Roosevelt （ D） Rooseve
24、lts Political Life Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 32 Between 1977 and 1981, three groups of American women, numbering 27 in ail, between the age of 35 and 65, were given month-long tests to determine how they w
25、ould respond to conditions resembling those aboard the space shuttle. Though carefully selected from among many applicants, the women were volunteers and the pay was barely above the minimum wage. They were not allowed to smoke or drink alcohol during the tests, and they were expected to tolerate ea
26、ch others company at close quarters for the entire period. Among other things they had to stand pressure three times the force of gravity and carry out both physical and mental tasks whole exhausted from strenuous physical exercise. At the end of ten days, they had to spend a further twenty days abs
27、olutely confined to bed, during which time they suffered backaches and other discomforts, and when they were finally allowed up, the more physically active women were especially subject to pain due to a slight calcium loss. Results of the tests suggest that women will have significant advantages ove
28、r man in space. They need less food and less oxygen and they stand up to radiation better. Mens advantages in terms of strength and stamina, meanwhile, are virtually wiped out by the zero-gravity condition in space. 32 What were those American women tested for during the whole month? （ A） For the se
29、lection of the responsible persons. （ B） For the condition of different group of the women. （ C） To see if they were suitable for the space work. （ D） To see how they would react to conditions like those aboard the space shuffle. 33 From the passage we can learn that _. （ A） many women wanted to tak
30、e part in the tests （ B） the pay was important for the women （ C） the women often quarreled with each other so they had to tolerate each other （ D） they could drink some wine after work 34 Which of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） They had to stand under the pressure three times the force of g
31、ravity. （ B） Ten days later in the test, they had to spend other twenty days in bed. （ C） During the whole test, they suffered backaches and other discomforts. （ D） Some of the women suffered great loss of calcium. 35 According to the passage, _. （ A） the women stayed together during the whole test
32、（ B） most of the women taking part in the test are very active （ C） before the test, the women enjoyed smoking and drinking （ D） all the women taking part in the test traveled to space at last 36 What is the best title for this passage? （ A） Womens Power （ B） An Unforgettable Experience （ C） Tests S
33、how Women Suited for Space Travel （ D） Man Should Not Travel to Space Any More 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 blan
34、ks. 37 Our legal department requires a mature, competent secretary who will report to one senior lawyer and one assistant lawyer. The successful candidate will have a solid background in organizational work, advanced skills in shorthand and data processing, and combine with at least two or three yea
35、rs of legal secretarial training. Some experience in business management could be an asset. Bright Life Insurance Company offers excellent opportunities for personal advancement. Salary will be accord with qualifications, beginning at a minimum of $ 2,000 per month. A good benefit package is include
36、d. Begin your application at once. Interviews will be held from Monday to Friday, April 4th to 18th. Applicants are requested to mail detailed r sum s to: Bright Life Insurance Company P.O. Box 665 Windsor. Ontario M60 388 Position required: a mature, (46) secretary. Qualifications needed: 1. Having
37、 in (47) organizational work. 2. Advanced skills in shorthand and (48) 3. At least two or three years of legal secretarial training. Salary: accord with qualifications, beginning at a minimum of (49) per month. Interviews: from (50) , April 4th to 18th. Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of
38、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. 42 ASafety airlines tend to raise their fares on Friday and bring them back down on Monday. Anothe
39、r suggestion is to book your flight after the 7th of every month. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) 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. 57 You are required to write a letter of complaint according to the following information given in Chinese. 发信人： Ruth Greene 收信人： Miss Camplin Ruth Greene 收到 Miss Camplin 提供的 4包货号为 247-97 的货物后，发现其中一包 16件中有 12件损坏。因此，在 2006年 4月 26 日，写了一封投诉信，希望对方收回损坏品，并在 5月 31 日前送到替换品。 大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 383答案与解析
