1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 398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） That she will not be able to get her car into garage. （ B） Thai her car will be in the way of the bus. （ C） That the bus is blocking the view of her parking （ D） That her car will be damaged it she parks on the street. Section B D
3、irections: 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 questions. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should choose the corre
4、ct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. （ A） From the advertisement on the newspaper. （ B） From the personnel manager. （ C） From her former colleague. （ D） From her teacher. （ A） A picture of the British coat of arms. （ B） A picture of the queens palace. （ C） A picture of Rowland Hill. （
5、 D） A picture of Queen Victoria. （ A） In 1840. （ B） In 1820. （ C） In 1804. （ D） In 1890. （ A） The British government. （ B） The individual post offices. （ C） Either the sender or the receiver of a letter. （ D） The queen. Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short p
6、assages. 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 What is one of the causes of having a low energy level? One of the causes is _. Sectio
7、n 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 By the year 2010, the earth twice as many people as it is today. （ A） will have been inhabited （ B）
8、 will inhabit （ C） will have inhabited （ D） is going to inhabit 8 Those who wont work should be made _. （ A） worked （ B） work （ C） to work （ D） to be working 9 Cotton output was _ than last year. （ A） 20 percent high （ B） 20 percent higher （ C） 20 percent highest （ D） higher 20 higher 10 It has not
9、been decided _ we shall hold a meeting tomorrow. （ A） what （ B） whom （ C） whether （ D） which 11 _ little we may like it, old age comes to us. （ A） However （ B） So （ C） As （ D） Despite 12 The mother didnt know who _ for the broken window. （ A） blamed （ B） to blame （ C） be blamed （ D） would blame 13 _
10、 is often the case, one third of the workers have over-fulfilled the production plan. （ A） What （ B） This （ C） That （ D） As 14 We _ our new house with new materials and fashionable paintings. （ A） provide （ B） purchase （ C） equip （ D） install 15 Neither the students nor the professor himself _the wa
11、y out. （ A） has found （ B） have found （ C） found （ D） finds 16 They were all dressed _ in white dresses. （ A） namely （ B） alike （ C） unlike （ D） likely 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.
12、 17 Dont cover my mouth; I can hardly (breathe) _. 18 It is (embarrass) _to be found stealing something. 19 I began to learn the guitar, and (discover) _ that I was pretty good at it. 20 The dancer might have been killed in the crash if she_(go) to American by plane. 21 In _ (add)to a cowboy movie,
13、we also saw a Mickey Mouse cartoon. 22 He hurried to station only (find)_ that the train for Tokyo had left. 23 Be careful while (cross) _ the street. 24 The workforce have recently been calling for their working hours to be reduceD.Many companies have (according) _ switched to a five-day work. 25 T
14、he France have put forward a (propose) _ for a joint project. 26 It is high time that the manager (pay) _ more attention to the services for the customers. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each que
15、stion or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 26 Our environment is getting worse and worse with the increase of the world population, which affects the environment in two ways. Firstly, the limited energy resources will be used up much faster. Sec
16、ondly, the increasing population creates more pollution, another severe problem that needs to be solved. Both problems are long-term ones because actions taken now show their results slowly over many years. They are also urgent because delays in action can lead to great suffering and social problems
17、. The question seems to be difficult to handle for most people. However, a person can be a protector of environment in everyday life if he takes actions to save the environment right now. With the development of technology, cars make transportation easier and quicker than before, but we cant ignore
18、the disadvantages brought to us by more and more cars in use. For example, we are consuming gasoline(汽油 ),which is a non-renewable(无法再生的 )resource, and will soon be gone. Moreover, the exhausted gas from cars pollutes our air, and our health is therefore threatened by air pollution, which has a big
19、potential effect on our daily life. So we can consider walking, taking buses, carpooling (合用汽车 ), instead of driving ears alone. This seems to be a very slow process that cant be so effective if its taken by a single person. But when more and more people become aware of the importance and positively
20、 take it as their personal responsibilities. The condition of the air will be improved to a great extent. 27 According to the writer, the main problem to our environment today is _. （ A） the increase of population （ B） the limited energy resources （ C） the more serious air pollution （ D） the develop
21、ment of technology 28 From the passage, we can know that_. （ A） effective measures can be taken mainly by the government （ B） taking measures now can soon improve the environment （ C） immediate measures can cause great suffering and social problems （ D） every single person% action has some effect on
22、 environment protection 29 The authors main purpose in writing this passage is most probably to _. （ A） complain about peoples slow actions to protect the environment （ B） advise people to take actions to protect the environment （ C） show himself to be an active environment protector （ D） point out
23、the bad effects of technologies in protecting environment 30 The author believes that carpooling _. （ A） can give help to those without cars （ B） can save people money and time （ C） can save energy resources and reduce air pollution （ D） can promote friendship among drivers 31 The passage is mainly
24、about _. （ A） energy resources saving （ B） environment protection （ C） population control （ D） air pollution Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 32 Depression isnt just feeling down. Its a real illness with real cau
25、ses. Depression can be set off by stressful life events, like divorce or a death in the family or it can appear suddenly, for no apparent reason. Some people think you can try to get yourself out of a depression. Thats not true. Many doctors believe that one thing that may cause depression is an imb
26、alance of serotonin(血清素 )chemical in your body. If this happens, you may have trouble sleeping. Feel unusually sad or irritable. Find it hard to concentrate. Lose your appetite. Lack energy or have trouble feeling pleasure. These are some of the symptoms(症状 ) that can point to depressionespecially i
27、f they last for more than a couple of weeks. To help fight depression, the medicine doctors prescribe now most often is Prozac. Prozac isnt a “happy pill“. It wont turn you into a different person. Some people do experience mild side effects, like upset stomach, headaches, difficulty sleeping, anxie
28、ty and nervousness. These tend to go away within a few weeks of starting treatment, and usually arent serious enough to make most people stop taking it. However, if you are concerned about a side effect, or if you develop a rash(皮疹 ), tell your doctor right away. And dont forget to tell your doctor
29、about many other medicines you are taking. Prozac has been carefully studied for nearly 10 years. But remember, Prozac is a prescription medicine, and it isnt right for everyone. Only your doctor can decide if Prozac is right for you. Prozac has been prescribed for more than 17 million Americans. 32
30、 Some people think depression is _. （ A） a mental state that can be overcome without medicine （ B） an illness that no medicine can cure （ C） an experience everyone has in his life time （ D） something you can avoid by leading a happy life 33 What do some doctors think is the real cause for people to
31、feel depressed? （ A） Unhappy events happening in ones life. （ B） A lack of balance of a chemical in ones body. （ C） Difficulty in concentrating on something. （ D） Sad feelings, lacking energy and eating disorder. 34 What does the phrase “set off“ (Line 2, Para. 1) mean? （ A） start （ B） develop （ C）
32、take off （ D） put on 35 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? （ A） Prozac is a medicine prescribed occasionally by doctors. （ B） When taking Prozac few people can have a side effect. （ C） Prozac can help one fight depression, but it doesnt suit everyone. （ D） Only a small number o
33、f Americans have taken Prozac in recent years. 36 We can learn from the passage that one can _. （ A） take Prozac only after he asks the doctor （ B） decide whether Prozac is right for him or not （ C） also treat other mental diseases with Prozac （ D） buy Prozac directly from a drug store Task 3 Direct
34、ions: 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 The committee initially(最初 ) considered three possible locations for the proposed new
35、 factory. Of the three cities, Chicago presently seems to the committee to offer the greatest advantages. Here are our observations of the city. Though not at the geographical center of the United States, Chicago is centrally located in an area that contains more than three-quarters of the U.S. popu
36、lation. It is within easy reach of our head office in New York. And it is close to several of our most important suppliers of components(配件 ) and raw materials-those, for example, in Columbus, Detroit, and St. Louis. The city is served by several major railroads. Except during the winter months when
37、 the Great Lakes are frozen, it is an international seaport. Chicago has two major airports and both home and international air cargo(货物 ) services are available. A Report on New Factory Location Location recommended: (46)_ Advantages of the location: 1) in the (47)_ part of an area with a huge popu
38、lation; 2) within easy reach of the (48)_ in New York; 3) close to the important (49)_ of components and raw materials; 4) convenient in rail, water and (50)_ cargo transport. Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to thos
39、e given in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 41 ASupply agreement BTrade agreement CLong-term contract DSales contract ECash price FContract law GFixed price HLate payment IPaying bank JPort of arrival KPrompt shipment LC
40、ash against delivery MLetter of credit NAdvice of delivery OAdvice note PNotice of claim QPort of delivery 51. ( )现金价格 ( )销售合同 52 ( )到达港 ( )供货合同 53 ( )逾期付款 ( )索赔通知 54 ( )贸易协定 ( )信用证 55 ( )固定价格 ( )即期装运 42 【 51】 43 【 52】 44 【 53】 45 【 54】 46 【 55】 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After r
41、eading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 47 From: Margie_Bernspurdue.edu Date: Thur. Dec. 23, 1997 7:30 p.m. To: L Subject: Re: Study at Purdue Dear Ling Ling, Id be very happy to have you as my student. If you want to apply, youll nee
42、d to complete an application form, submit the TOEFL results(550 minimum) and GRE scores(theres no minimum score, but a high verbal score is very important) and if you would like to be considered for a teaching assistantship, you would also need to take the TSE(Test of Spoken English). If you dont ne
43、ed a teaching assistantship(the most likely means of financial support from the University), then you wont need to take the TSE. TOEFL and GRE are still required in that case. To get application materials, you can write to Jill Quirk by email at griffomni.cc.purdue.edu or by post in care of the Engl
44、ish Department. If you have access to the Internet you can find the Webpage for the Graduate School at Purdue and find application forms and information there, too. Thank you for contacting me. Let me know if you have other questions. Best wishes, Yours truly, Margie Professor of English 47 What is
45、the email about? _. 48 What kind of results should the applicant submit? Both_ scores. 49 If the applicant wants to be an assistantship, what does she need to do? She needs to_. 50 Why do some applicants need a teaching assistantship? It is most likely to get _from the University. 51 To get applicat
46、ion material, how many ways does the applicant have? _. 52 He was just talking to me and he said he was getting ready to drive over to see you. （ A）他刚才跟我谈过，他正开车来看你呢。 （ B）他刚才跟我谈过，他还说要开车来看你。 （ C）他刚才对我说，他要开车来看你呢。 （ D）他刚才对我说，他已经准备好了要送车给你。 53 In every corner of the street， you can easily observe consumer
47、s happy buying， which demonstrates their good wish for the new year （ A）在街道的每一个角落，你可以很容易地看到消费者的快乐购买。这一切都表明他们对新年充满了希望。 （ B）街上处处洋溢着反映消费者快乐的新年气氛。 （ C）在街道，处处都可以看到消费者的快乐购买。这一切都表明，他们很快乐。 （ D）在街上处处都能观察到消费者快乐地采购年货，这一切表明他们对新的一年充满美好期望。 54 If you want to market your product, its very necessary to spend much ti
48、me doing market research. （ A）如果想在市场上买卖产品，花大量时间做市场调研是极其必要的。 （ B）如果想建立产品市场，非常没有必要花大量的时间做产品调研。 （ C）如果要把产品推向市场，花大量时间做市场调研是极其必要的。 （ D）如果想通过市场购买所需产品，必须腾出大量时间去做市场调研。 55 How do you expect me to do my work with you interrupting me all the time? （ A）你一直期望我和你一起做事 ? （ B）你一直打搅我，怎么能期望我做事情呢 ? （ C）你一直打断我的工作，怎么能指望我 ? （ D）你老是打搅我，我怎么工作 ? 56 Dear Mr. Smith, I was extremely shocked to learn from the newspaper that a fire broke out in your street yesterday and destroyed your beautiful house. I know
