1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 420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） She is wandering. （ B） She is thinking. （ C） The man should wash the clothes. （ D） She has already washed the clothes. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recor
3、ded 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 correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. （ A） For. （ B） Against. （ C） Not mentioned. （ D）
4、 No idea. （ A） Buy one. （ B） Borrow one from the man. （ C） Make one. （ D） Steal one. 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 q
5、uestion, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 4 When did president John Adans start the library? He started the library in _ Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropri
6、ate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 5 The thief was brought in, with his hands _ behind his back. （ A） having tied （ B） to be tied （ C） tied （ D） being tied 6 _the old mans sons wanted to know was _ the gold had been hidden. （ A） That, what （ B） What, where （ C） What, that （
7、 D） What, if 7 It is high time the children （ A） went to bed （ B） go to bed （ C） will go to bed （ D） should go to bed 8 I didnt understand at first why he couldnt pass the test, no matter_hard he had tried. （ A） when （ B） where （ C） what （ D） how 9 Because of her poor health, the manager permitted h
8、er _ early. （ A） leaving （ B） to be leaving （ C） to leave （ D） to have been left 10 If you cant put your PC _ good use, sell it to those who really need it. （ A） into （ B） of （ C） to （ D） with 11 He hurried to the airport only to find his ticket and passport _ at home. （ A） have been left （ B） had l
9、eft （ C） had been left （ D） were left 12 Medical research has shown that the widespread of use of cigarettes contributes _the increase of cancers. （ A） towards （ B） for （ C） with （ D） to 13 Jane always enjoys _ to popular music at home on Friday evenings. （ A） listening （ B） to be listening （ C） bei
10、ng listening （ D） to listen 14 Professor Wang, _ for his informative lectures, was warmly received by his students. （ A） knowing （ B） known （ C） to be known （ D） having known Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word
11、 given in the brackets. 15 He said that they were looking forward (do) _ business with my company. 16 They requested that she _(sing) a song. 17 (hold)_the note in his hand, the fellow stood there dumb-founded. 18 Thanks to my early _ (arrive) at the theatre, I got a ticket for a good seat. 19 From
12、his frequent (appear) _ at the house, Mrs. Johnson judges that he has fallen in love with her daughter. 20 Though it wasnt a nice place. I tried to make everyone (feel) _ comfortable here. 21 He remembers_ (take) to Paris when he was a very small child. 22 To answer correctly is more important than
13、(finish) _ quickly in the examinations. 23 Most high school students _ (admire) the star players on the football team. 24 It is generally thought to be of necessity to a college student that he _ (know) at least one foreign language. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will f
14、ind 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 The motor vehicle has killed and disabled more people in its brief history than any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of
15、 the blood on the street flows essentially from uncivil(不文明的 ) behavior of drivers who refuse to respect the legal and moral rights of others. So the killing on the road may be regarded as a social problem. In fact, the enemies of society on wheels are rather harmless people. Just ordinary people ac
16、ting carelessly, you might say. But it is a principle both of law and common morality(道德 ) that carelessness is no excuse when ones actions could bring death or damage to others. A minority of the killers go even beyond carelessness to total negligence(疏忽 ). Researchers have estimated that as many a
17、s 80 percent of all automobile accidents are due to the mental condition of the driver. Emotional upsets can distort driversreactions, slow their judgment, and blind them to dangers that might otherwise be evident. The experts warn that it is vital for every driver to make a conscious effort to keep
18、 ones emotions under control. Yet the irresponsibility that accounts for much of the problem is not confined to drivers. Street walkers regularly violate traffic regulations, they are at fault in most vehicle walker accidents; and many cyclists even believe that they are not subject to the basic rul
19、es of the road. Significant legal advances have been made towards safer driving in the past few years. Safety standards for vehicle have been raised both at the point of manufacture and through periodic road- worthiness inspections. In addition, speed limits have been lowered. Due to these measures,
20、 the accident rate has decreased. But accident experts still worry because there has been little or no improvement in the way drivers behave. The only real and lasting solution, say the experts, is to convince people that driving is a skilled task requiring constant care and concentration. Those who
21、 fail to do all these things present a threat to those with whom they share the road. 25 What is the authors main purpose in writing the passage? （ A） To show that the motor vehicle is a very dangerous invention. （ B） To promote understanding between careless drivers and street walkers. （ C） To disc
22、uss traffic problems and propose possible solutions. （ D） To warn drivers of the importance of safe driving. 26 According to the passage, traffic accidents may be regarded as a social problem because _. （ A） autos have become most destructive to mankind （ B） people usually pay little attention to la
23、w and morality （ C） civilization brings much harm to people （ D） the lack of virtue is becoming more severe 27 Why does the author mention the mental condition of the driver in Paragraph 3? （ A） To give an example of the various reasons for road accidents. （ B） To show how important it is for driver
24、s to be emotionally healthy. （ C） To show some of the inaccurate estimations by researchers. （ D） To illustrate the hidden tensions in the course of driving. 28 Who are NOT MENTIONED as being responsible for the road accidents? （ A） Careless bicycle-riders. （ B） Mindless people walking in the street
25、. （ C） Irresponsible drivers. （ D） Irresponsible manufactures of automobiles. 29 Which of the following best reflects the authors attitude toward future without traffic accident problems? （ A） Doubtful yet still longing for it. （ B） Happy and rather confident. （ C） Surprised and very pleased. （ D） D
26、isappointed and deeply worried. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 30 Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or sleep restfully. It is a problem to nearly everyone at some time. A person may be awake for an hour
27、in the middle of the night and then, next morning, feel that he hardly slept all night. Normally, worrying about not getting enough sleep is the worst aspect of most insomnia. If insomnia is recurrent, however, it is important to find its possible causes and try to correct them, with the help of a d
28、octor if necessary. A large number of simple factors may make it difficult for someone to fall asleep or remain asleep. His mattress may be too soft or too hard. The bedroom itself may be overheated or too cold. If it is not dark enough, or too noisy, this may cause difficulty in sleeping. Eating sh
29、ortly before going to bed may also be responsible for insomnia. Stimulating drinks, such as tea or coffee, can also keep people awake. Inability to fall asleep is sometimes a symptom of emotional or mental disorders. Insomnia may also be caused by pain and, very rarely, it can be a symptom of a phys
30、ical disease. The cause of insomnia may be easy to correct. The sufferer should check the mattress, bedroom temperature, and make any necessary changes, He should relax for an hour or two before bedtime, perhaps by reading a book, watching television or taking a warm bath. If he wakes during the nig
31、ht, he should try turning on the light and reading for a while. Above all, he should try not to worry about sleeplessness. If necessary, a doctor may prescribe tranquillizers(镇静剂 ) or sleeping pills. Take only the dosage he prescribes; any more is dangerous. 30 What is insomnia? （ A） A problem nearl
32、y everyone has ever had. （ B） The phenomenon people stay up all night long. （ C） A physical disease. （ D） One fails to fall asleep or easily wakes up in the midnight. 31 What is the main cure for insomnia according to the passage? （ A） Adjust the temperature of ones bedroom. （ B） Take some sleepingp
33、ills before one goes to sleep. （ C） Try to turn on the light and do some reading. （ D） Not to get too worried about sleeplessness. 32 Which of the following statement is true according to the text? （ A） Tranquillizers and sleeping pills can be used to cure insomnia. （ B） Only the situational factors
34、 will affect our sleeping. （ C） Stimulating drinks can force us to fall asleep. （ D） We can decide how many sleeping pills to take on our own. 33 When insomnia happens regularly, _. （ A） one had better do nothing but try to sleep （ B） one Can cure himself by taking medicine （ C） one had better see a
35、 doctor and follow the doctors prescriptions （ D） one can correct his bad habits so as to fall asleep again 34 From the text, we can infer that if one cant fall asleep, it might be because of _. （ A） the quality of his bedroom （ B） eating before going to bed in two hours （ C） overhappiness or sorrow
36、 （ D） he didnt take a warm bath before going to bed 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. 34 (Ehime-ken) Ehime Un
37、iversity in Matsuyama is seeking English instructors for posts of one-year duration at the English Education Center beginning April 2005. Qualifications: Bachelors degree, native English proficiency, and teaching experience required; TEFL certification preferred; daily conversational ability in Japa
38、nese preferred. Duties: Full-time work teaching communicative English to first and second year students. Twelve 90- minute classes taught each semester. Attendance at occasional meetings for instructors. Salary: Annual salary currently amounts to approximately 3.7 million yen (less tax), based on th
39、e universitys part-time hourly pay scale. Monthly payments vary depending on the number of hours worked each month. Application Deadline: December 17, 2004. Application Materials: Resume, copy of diploma(s) from universities/graduate schools; recommendation, and passport-size photo to: English Educa
40、tion Center, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan 790-8577. Phone & Fax: 089-927-8340 e-mail: officeeec.ehime-u.ac.jp Employment Advertisement Position: seeking applicants for (46)_ Duties: 1) teaching (47)_ to first and second year students 2) attendance at (48)_ for instructors Salary: annual
41、 salary is based on the universitys (49)_ hourly pay scale Application Materials: resume, copy of diploma(s), (50)_ and recommendation 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. Th
42、an you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 40 A scope of business B management buy outs C compete for survival D processing trade E favorable treatment F sell off G technology transfer H Law of Tax I system of insurance J favorable balance of trade K negative
43、balance L compensation package M benefits N marketing strategies O restructuring P compensation payout Q venture capital R share options S invoice T export quotas U focus of commerce V high and new tech industry 51. ( )经营范围 ( )高新技术产业 52. ( )抛售 ( )管理层收购 53. ( )税法 ( )市场策略 54. ( )技术转让 ( )在竞争中求生存 55. (
44、)商业焦点 ( )企业重组 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 Accountant Wanted: Excellent Career Opportunity Tender Plus is a highly successful Gold Coast food processing company enjoy
45、ing a healthy and strong growth in Australia and export markets, and seeking to employ a qualified and experienced person to assume responsibility as the Company Accountant. Applicants should be qualified to CPA(合格职业会计师 ) status with at least 10 years accounting experience, and be able to demonstrat
46、e a proven track record in running a fully integrated accounting system in a manufacturing environment. Strong computer skills and literacy are essential, particularly in advanced spreadsheet(空白表格程序 ) usage. This position reports to the Manager of Finance and Administration. Your main responsibiliti
47、es will be to ensure that the accounting function contributes to the overall achievement of corporate strategies and objectives by providing timely, accurate, and informative financial information. At the same time you will be responsible for further developing computerized accounting and informatio
48、n systems to add to overall company effectiveness and profitability. This is a long-term career position offering excellent rewards and challenges. Applicants should forward their details to: Manager of Finance and Administration PO Box 2055, Burleigh, MDC 4220 45 What kind of business is Tender Plus engaged in? _. 46 What must the applicants be particularly good at? Advanced _. 47 What qualifications are needed? CPA with at least 10 years _. 48 What is the successful applicant asked to do in addition to providing financial information
