1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 417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） To spend the evening at home. （ B） To read the paper. （ C） To see a film. （ D） To have dinner in town. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversation
3、s 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） Garden. （ B） Wind. （ C） Glass. （ D） Roses. （ A） To show tha
4、t they were all left-faced. （ B） To prove that there are some exceptions to the left-faced rule. （ C） To let us realize the importance of early childhood education in music. （ D） To show that their fingers were longer than those of most others. Section C Directions: This section is to test your abil
5、ity 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 Where can people get the tickets? They can get tickets at _.,
6、 City hall. 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. 5 _the final examination is over, we can go outside for a picnic. （ A） Even though
7、（ B） Now that （ C） For （ D） With 6 Only yesterday _ out that my documents were missing. （ A） did I find （ B） I found （ C） I have found （ D） Had I found 7 _late in the morning, Bob turned off the alarm. （ A） To sleep （ B） Sleeping （ C） Sleep （ D） Having slept 8 The thief stole my wallet _ I knew it.
8、（ A） before （ B） until （ C） while （ D） after 9 Mrs. Morrison invited us to the party, but our work _, we politely refused her invitation. （ A） not being finished （ B） was not finished （ C） not having finished （ D） had not been finished 10 The teacher asked the children to write on _ line, but Tom ju
9、st wrote carelessly _ lines. （ A） other every, few every （ B） other every, every a few （ C） every other, every few （ D） every other, every a few 11 He _ the train if he hadnt been stuck in traffic jam on the way to the railway station. （ A） couldnt miss （ B） wouldnt have missed （ C） mustnt have miss
10、ed （ D） shouldnt miss 12 Tom was disappointed when be found out they had gone to the cinema _ him. （ A） except （ B） except for （ C） but （ D） without 13 The conference _ in Beijing next week is bound to be a great success. （ A） holding （ B） being held （ C） to hold （ D） to be held 14 Allan is looking
11、forward to _ his American partner at the trade fair. （ A） meet （ B） meeting （ C） be meeting （ D） having met 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. 15 These books _ (keep) in the library for
12、a long time. 16 To his (disappoint) _, he didnt pass the exam in spite of his great efforts. 17 He cannot afford too much money on (entertain) _. 18 No one (want) _ to interfere with you. 19 He told me some (fun) _ stories about his journey. 20 We should apply our energy to _ (find)a solution to the
13、 problem. 21 The little girl could do nothing but (weep)_. 22 I was (luck) _ enough to find a policeman when I got lost in the city. 23 After careful (consider) _. the committee decided to recommend Mr. Smith for the post. 24 When he was in hospital, the nurse had his temperature (take) _ every four
14、 hours. 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 there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 25 At the turn of the century it is estimated that
15、 a student living alone requires on average A$12,000(Australian dollars) in living expenses for each year of study in Australia. Of course, these costs increase with time. Upon arrival, students should have funds in excess of the average to cover the cost of text books and establishment expenses suc
16、h as rental payment and basic furniture items. The amount spent on food, recreation, and entertainment expenses will vary according to requirements, budget, and location. Those who are prepared to live in shared accommodation, which may not be suitable for all, might manage on A$10,000 per year. It
17、is preferable for overseas students whose English is in need of practice to take advantage of living in situations with native speakers whenever possible. However, sharing with friends who are easy to communicate with is probably more sensible at first. The above figures do not include the cost of l
18、arge non-essential items such as household equipment or a car. Owning and maintaining a motor vehicle is expensive in Australia. Insurance is compulsory and costly, and parking both on and off campus can be a problem requiring additional expense. It is not advisable for a student to own a car unless
19、 it is absolutely necessary. A reasonable second hand car can cost more than A$4,000. Educational institutions are almost always serviced by reliable public transport. The university and college campuses within the major cities are well served by public buses. In addition, the larger cities have ext
20、ensive train systems. For example, in Sydney, most college and university campuses are only 10 or 20 minutes from a rail station. 25 Sharing accommodation is _. （ A） 10 000 per year cheaper than living alone （ B） more expensive than living alone （ C） not always suitable for students （ D） suitable fo
21、r most students 26 Students buying a car should take into account _. （ A） the interest of the loan （ B） insurance costs （ C） the age of the car （ D） the family objections 27 Students who share with others in accommodation will probably spend an average of _. （ A） A$4,000. （ B） A$10,000. （ C） A$12,00
22、0. （ D） A$16,000. 28 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? （ A） It is not preferable for overseas students to share accommodation with others. （ B） Students are encouraged to buy second-hand cars because transportation is not convenient. （ C） It is better to find a roommate who is
23、 ready to help you in your English study. （ D） It is much easier to reach major cities by train. 29 What does the sentence “Of course, these costs increase with time“(Para. 1) mean? （ A） Costs of education will rise in the future. （ B） Costs of living expenses will rise in the future. （ C） Costs of
24、living expenses never decrease in the past. （ D） The longer you study in Australia, the more you will spend. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 30 The concept of personal choice in relation to health behaviors is a
25、n important one. An estimated 90 percent of all illnesses may be preventable if individuals would make sound personal health choices based upon current medical knowledge. We all enjoy our freedom of choice and dont like to see it restricted. The structure of American society allows us to make almost
26、 all our own personal decisions that may concern our health. If we so desire, we eau smoke, drink excessively, refuse to wear seat belts, eat whatever foods we want, and live a completely sedentary lifestyle without any exercise. The freedom to make such personal decisions is a fundamental aspect of
27、 our society, although the wisdom of these decisions can be questioned. Personal choices relative to health often cause a difficulty. As one example, a teenager may know the facts relative to smoking cigarettes and health but may be pressured by friends into believing it is the socially accepted thi
28、ng to do. A multitude of factors, both inherited and environmental, influence the development of health-related behaviors. However, the decision to adopt a particular health-related behavior is usually one of personal choices. There are healthy choices and there are unhealthy choices. In discussing
29、the morals of personal choice, Fries and Crapo drew a comparison. They suggested that to knowingly give oneself over to a behavior that has a statistical probability of shortening life is similar to attempting suicide. Thus, for those individuals who are interested in preserving both the quality and
30、 quantity of life, personal health choices should reflect those behaviors that are associated with a statistical probability of increased vitality(活力 ) and longevity(寿命 ). 30 The concept of personal choice concerning health is important because_. （ A） personal health choices help cure most illnesses
31、 （ B） it helps raise the level of our medical knowledge （ C） it is essential to personal freedom in American society （ D） wrong decisions could lead to poor health 31 To “live a completely sedentary lifestyle“ (Para. 1) means_. （ A） to “live an inactive life“ （ B） to “live a decent life“ （ C） to “li
32、ve a life with complete freedom“ （ D） to “live a life of boredom“ 32 Sound personal health choice is often difficult to make because_. （ A） current medical knowledge is still insufficient （ B） there are many factors influencing our decisions （ C） few people are willing to trade the quality of life f
33、or the quantity of life （ D） people are usually influenced by the behavior of their friends 33 To knowingly allow oneself to pursue unhealthy habits is compared by Fries and Crapo to_. （ A） improving the quality of ones life （ B） limiting ones personal health choice （ C） deliberately ending ones lif
34、e （ D） breaking the rules of social behavior 34 According to Fries and Crapo sound health choices should be based on_. （ A） personal decisions （ B） societys laws （ C） statistical evidence （ D） friends opinions Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to compl
35、ete 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 JOHN HANCOCK OBSERVATORY Boston is a city of contrasts. Old and New. City and Country. Land and Sea. And nothing serves up more of Boston, more breathtakingly tha
36、n the John Hancock Observatory. Towering 740 feet above the heart of Boston, it is the tallest building in all of New England. Nationally acclaimed for its award-winning design, the John Hancock Observatory is a must see for the entire family. HOURS MondaySaturday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sundays(May
37、October) 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (NovApril) 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. LAST TICKET SOLD AT 10:00 PM Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas ADMISSION PRICES Adults $4.25 Children(517 yrs.) $3.55 Senior citizens $3.55 Group rates are available for ten or more. Admission hours are subject to chang
38、e. For group reservations or for further information on the Observatory or our function facilities, please call (617) 278-3257. JOHN HANCOCK OBSERVATORY Boston: a city of【 46】 . The most significant building in Boston:【 47】 . The height of the tallest building:【 48】 . The price of the ticket for 01d
39、 people:【 49】 . The least number of people for Group rate:【 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 questi
40、on NO. 51-55. 40 A-Trusteeship Council B-Universal Postal Union C-General Assembly D-UN Economic and Social Council E-International Court of Justice F-International Maritime Consultative Organization G-Secretary-General H-International Chamber of Commerce I-International Monetary Fund J-Office of Ge
41、neral Services K-UN Peace-keeping Forces L-United Nations Development Program M-Office of Public Information N-Human Rights Declaration O-Mideast Roadmap P-Terrorism and Disarmament 40 ( )联合国大会 ( )国际法院 41 ( )托管理事会 ( )联合国开发计划处 42 ( )国际货币基金组织 ( )联合国维和部队 43 ( )联合国经济及社会理事会 ( )恐怖主义与裁军 44 ( )国际商会 ( )公共资料处
42、 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. 44 The market investigation is indispensable to sales promotion. They are as closely related as the lips and teeth. What you produce is for
43、 sale on the market. It would be impossible to succeed in selling a product without investigating the market first. In the international market, goods on sale coming from countries and suppliers are always facing fierce competition. Under such circumstances, they will try everything possible to fami
44、liarize themselves with the market conditions. In making investigations, we ought to get information about what similar items the competitors are offering on the market, what prices they are quoting, what features their products have, who are their regular customers, etc. Then, how can we obtain suc
45、h information? There are many channels we can make use of in doing this sort of work. The commercial counselors offices of our embassies stationed abroad can help us in making market investigations. Nowadays, our import and export corporations send their trade groups abroad quite often. One of their
46、 purposes is to make market survey on the spot. Certainly, face-to-face talks with foreign businessman are important channels to get market information. The Chinese Export Commodities Fairs and some other fair of similar nature as well as visits of foreign businessman provide us with such opportunit
47、y. 45 What is the role of market investigation in sales promotion? It is _ . 46 Why do we need market investigations? Because sellers are facing _ . 47 Who can help us in making marketing investigations? 48 What is the purpose of sending trade groups abroad so often? To make _ . 49 What is the impor
48、tant channel to get market information? 50 With these markings it is possible for motorists from all over the world to drive with greater safety. （ A）根据这些记号，也许司机们从世界各地开车来安全性会更大些。 （ B）有了这些标志，来自世界各地的驾驶员开起车来就安全多了。 （ C）由于这些路标，使得全世界的驾驶员可能会更安全地驾驶。 （ D）沿着这些标志，司机们有可能更安全地从世界各地赶来。 51 Selling styles differ in many ways, but we should know their fundamental difference. （ A）面对不同的销售风格 , 我们必须找到根本的差异。 （ B）销售风格在很多方面 有差异 , 但我们应该知道其根本的差异。 （ C）买卖的风格不同 , 其根本差异就不同。 （ D）销售风格在很多方面有差异 , 但我们应该知道其基础是什么。 52 To validate the a
