1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 429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） 5 dollars. （ B） 10 dollars. （ C） 15 dollars; （ D） 20 dollars. 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 a
3、re 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） Because hell attend his best friends birthday party. （ B） Because his throat doesnt hurt. （ C） Becau
4、se he doesnt want to get better. （ D） Because he doesnt want to miss his birthday party. （ A） Three. （ B） Four. （ C） Five. （ D） Six. 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
5、 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 What did the tourists do? They kept _ and went into his garden. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each o
6、ne by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 5 No one had told Smith about a lecture the following day. （ A） there be （ B） there would be （ C） there being （ D） there was 6 _ I cant help admiring the mans courage, I do not approve of his methods. （ A
7、） Unless （ B） While （ C） Since （ D） Although 7 I became a teacher because I preferred books and people _ politics. （ A） than （ B） to （ C） rather （ D） against 8 I got caught in the rain and my clothes _ . （ A） has mined （ B） had mined （ C） has been ruined （ D） had been mined 9 It was because his bike
8、 struck last night _he didnt pay me a visit. （ A） that （ B） when （ C） why （ D） so that 10 It was _ that they decided to go boating in the countryside. （ A） so fine weather （ B） so fine a weather （ C） such fine weather （ D） such a fine weather 11 I think you have talked too much; what you need now is
9、 more action and _ talk. （ A） few （ B） less （ C） fewer （ D） little 12 The public got angry at the news that the criminal had gone abroad without_. （ A） being punished （ B） punishing （ C） having punished （ D） punished 13 So far there is no proof_people from other planets do exist. （ A） which （ B） tha
10、t （ C） what （ D） how 14 She ought to stop work; she has a headache because she _ too long. （ A） has been reading （ B） is reading （ C） had read （ D） read 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
11、. 15 Before liberation women (look) _ down upon in China. 16 Because it rains (heavy) _ I cant go to the Great Wall. 17 A letter (post) _ today will probably reach him the day after tomorrow. 18 A teacher has a wide (vary) _of duties. 19 They decided not to go to the hometown because it was snowing
12、(heavy)_. 20 He(work)_ in that city for eight years before he moved here. 21 A new hospital (build9_ in our hometown now. 22 It is quite (normal) _ for it to be so warm this winter. 23 From the tears in Nedras eyes we can deduce that something sad (occur) _. 24 If he _ (be) here last night, I would
13、have spoken to him. 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 Aircraft Carriers are a powerful an
14、d extremely flexible part of a nations defense. A carrier is flexible in a way that armies and air forces are not because it can influence events merely by being seen. The power of an aircraft carrier can act as a visible deterrent (威慑物 ) to enemy aggression. A carrier is also flexible because it op
15、erates on the ocean. Unlike a land air base, no other country has to be consulted about where a carrier can go and what it can be used for because most of the ocean is considered international water and not part of any one country. This freedom allows carriers to move from one trouble spot to anothe
16、r quite easily. Carriers operate with a number of support and supply ships; this flotilla (驱逐舰队 ) of ships is referred to as a carrier battle group. Since World War II (1939-1945), carriers have primarily been used to influence world events and to support troops ashore. When the Korean War (1950-195
17、3) broke out in June 1950, United States Navy careers were the only military airpower immediately available to engage the enemy. U.S. Air Force units were unable to respond for several months. Aircraft carriers were also the first American units to arrive on the scene during the Vietnam War 1959-197
18、5)and the Persian Gulf War (1990-1991). While carriers are important, they are also quite expensive, so there are only a few patrolling 巡逻 ) he worlds oceans today. Approximately 40 carriers of all types are currently in use or are being built. Of these, over half are in service in the U.S. Navy. A
19、typical American nuclear powered aircraft carrier can cost well over $ 4 billion and take five years to build. 25 In the sentence “Aircraft Carders are a powerful and extremely flexible part of a nations defense.“ “flexible“ means _ （ A） convenient （ B） easily suitable to new conditions （ C） changea
20、ble （ D） quick 26 All of the following can explain why a carder is flexible EXCEPT _ . （ A） it can influence events merely by being seen （ B） it is the power of an aircraft carder which can act as a visible deterrent to enemy aggression （ C） it operates on the ocean （ D） most of the ocean is conside
21、red international water and not part of any one country 27 Which of the following is not mentioned as the role of the Aircraft Carriers? （ A） To support and supply ships. （ B） As a carrier battle group. （ C） To influence world events and to support troops ashore. （ D） To arrive on the scene. 28 From
22、 the second paragraph, we know the author tried to tell us _ . （ A） the quick response of the aircraft carrier （ B） the influence of the aircraft carrier （ C） the movement of the aircraft carrier （ D） the importance of the aircraft carrier 29 Comparing with the worlds oceans, carriers are _ . （ A） e
23、xpensive （ B） patrolling （ C） nuclear powered （ D） a few Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 30 Very high waves are destructive when they strike the land. Fortunately, this seldom happens. One reason is that out at
24、sea, waves moving in one direction almost always run into waves moving in a different direction. The two sets of waves tend to cancel each other out. Another reason is that water is shallower near the shore. As a wave gets closer to land, the shallow bottom helps reduce its strength. But the power o
25、f waves striking the shore can still be very great. During a winter gale, waves sometimes strike the shore with the force of 6,000 pounds for each square foot. That means a wave, 25 feet high and 500 feet along its face, may strike the shore with a force of 75 million pounds. Yet the waves, no matte
26、r how big or how violent, affect only the surface of the sea. During the most raging storms, the water a hundred fathoms(600 feet) beneath the surface is just as calm as on a day without a breath of wind. 30 According to the passage, destruction caused by high waves occurs _. （ A） regularly （ B） rar
27、ely （ C） always （ D） predictably 31 We know from this passage that out at sea, when waves going in opposite directions meet, their force _. （ A） cause great damage （ B） extends to the ocean floor （ C） is liable to lessen （ D） increase rapidly 32 It is clear from the passage that coastal depth _. （ A
28、） is the only factor influencing the strength of high waves （ B） influences the power of high waves （ C） has no influence upon the strength of very high waves （ D） is irrelevant to the question of the power of high waves 33 From the second paragraph of the passage we know that the power of very high
29、 waves striking the shore is _. （ A） constant （ B） equalized （ C） variable （ D） perpetual 34 From your reading of the passage, which of the following is tree? （ A） At a depth of 1,200 feet the effects of a violent surface storm are frightful. （ B） A submarine commander navigating his vessel at a dep
30、th of 700 feet will not be affected by a ranging surface storm. （ C） A typhoon 500 miles out at sea can stir up the ocean floor. （ D） If high waves can strike the shore with a horizontal force of 75 million pounds, the vertical force of such waves can have an even greater effect upon the ocean floor
31、. 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. 35 Modern Language College Modern Language College was opened in 1983 and
32、 is now the largest private languages school in the country. It is the most active private language school and runs a wide variety of courses. The college has branches in many provincial capitals. All schools are air-conditioned, and the classrooms are clean and bright. Each room has a whiteboard, d
33、esks and chairs and a cassette recorder. We offer courses for both adults and children. We focus on conversation courses, although we also offer more specialized courses. We provide our students with all useful materials. There are courses in major software package, popular programming languages, an
34、d other areas such as web page design and use of the Internet. We have a large team of administrative staff supporting our operations. These include: student counselors, who are usually the first point of contact between a student and the school; branch managers, who oversee the general operations o
35、f an individual branch; and Head Teachers, who are usually experienced, well-qualified native speakers. Modern Language College General feature:【 46】 . Branches: in【 47】 . Courses designed for:【 48】 . Courses provided:【 49】 as well as specified courses. Administrative staff: students counselors, bra
36、nch managers and【 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 question NO. 51-55. 40 APurchase contract BMarke
37、t research CCompetitive advantage DCash flow EReal profit Fpayroll tax GPayment certificate HThe profitability of the enterprise IBusiness operation JProfit and loss KBusiness transaction LBase tariff level MGross profit NNet profit OApplication for insurance Example: (O) 申请保险 (F) 工薪税 40 ( )业务经营 ( )
38、毛利 41 ( )巾场研究 ( )利润和亏损 42 ( )交易 ( )竞争优势 43 ( )现余流转 ( )企业盈利率 44 ( )实际利润 ( )基础税率 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 DRAMADON is the most widely prescribed product for the pre
39、vention and treatment of seasickness including nausea, dizziness, or vomiting. Directions for use: To prevent motion sickness, take first dose to 1 hour before boarding a ship, boat, plane, car, or bus. Dosage: Adults: 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours. Children
40、6 to 12 years: 1 tablet every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours. Children 2 to 6 years: tablet every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed tablets in 24 hours. Warnings: DRAMADON may cause drowsiness. Do not operate automobiles or dangerous machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol
41、ic beverages while taking this medication. Not for use in the presence of asthma or glaucoma. Keep this and all medication out of reach of children. 45 What does Dramadon prevent? _. 46 What are the symptoms of seasickness? _. 47 Why cant a person drive a car while taking the medication? Because the
42、 medication may cause _. 48 What is the maximum number of Dramdon tablets an adult can use one day? _. 49 what warning is common on the medications? _. 50 It is still unusual to get a job with out a face-to-face contact with your boss-to-be. （ A）未经与你未来的老板面对面接触就得到一份工作，这依然是很罕见的。 （ B）不和你未来的老板面对面地签订合同就找
43、到工作，这是非同寻常的。 （ C）找到一份工作就不想和你的老板见面，这是不常见的。 （ D）不和当老板的人见面就得到一份工作，这是很不正常的。 51 Whether we like it or not, the world we live in has changed a great deal in the last hundred years, and it is likely to change even more in the next hundred. （ A）无论我们是否喜欢这个世界，它都在过去的一百年间发生了巨大的变化，而其在 未来会有更大的变化。 （ B）无论我们是否愿意，我们的
44、生活在过去一百年间已经变化了许多，而且在未来一 百年里可能变化更多。 （ C）无论我们是否愿意，我们的生活方式令这个世界改变了很多，而且在未来还会有 更大的变化。 （ D）无论我们是否愿意，我们生活的世界在过去一百年间已经变化了许多，而且在未 来的一百年里可能变化更多。 52 The successful completion of the invention is the result of the cooperation and confidence of all the staff. （ A）全体人员的合作和信任导致了此项发明的成功。 （ B）成功地完成此项发明是全体人员互相合作、互相信
45、任的结果。 （ C）这项发明成功了，结果使全体人员更加合作、更加信任。 （ D）此项发明很成功，是因为全体人员互相合作、互相信任。 53 A beam of light will not bend round comers unless made to do so with the help of a reflecting device. （ A）除非有反射装置的帮助，使得光线在拐弯处弯曲，否则光线是不会弯曲的。 （ B）光线在拐弯处将不会弯曲，除非在反射装置的帮助下使它弯曲。 （ C）如果不用反射装置使光线弯曲的话，光线在拐弯处是不会弯曲的。 （ D）即使有反射装置的帮助，光线在拐弯处也不会
46、弯曲。 54 (61) During the 19th century scientists found that when certain parts of the brain of a man were injured, he would lose the power to do certain things. (62) And so, people thought that each part of the brain does a different job. (63) But modem research has found out that this is not so, for
47、it is not easy to say exactly what each part of the brain does. In the past fifty years there has been a great increase in the amount of research done on the brain, Chemists and biologists have discovered that the way the brain works is not so simple as people in general may think. Chemists tell us
48、that 100,000 chemical changes take place in the brain every, second. (64) Some recent researches also suggest that we can remember EVERYTHING that happens to us. We may not be able to recall the things weve heard and seen, but it is all kept there in the storehouse of the human mind. Earlier scientists thought that the power of ones brain got weaker and weaker as one grew older. But it is now thought that that is not true. As long as the brain is given plenty of exercise it keeps its
