1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 447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） 9:00 （ B） 8:35 （ C） 8:55 （ D） 9:05 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 questions.
3、 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） Invite professor Green to her wedding. （ B） Decline the present Professor Greens remarks about her. （ C） Buy Professor Green a
4、nice present to express her thanks. （ D） Find a present together with Professor Green. （ A） His diseased teeth. （ B） His false teeth. （ C） His healthy teeth. （ D） His gold-crowned teeth. （ A） The doctor is not at the office. （ B） The doctor doesnt want to see him. （ C） The doctor is busy writing an
5、appointment book. （ D） The doctor has been fully engaged. （ A） He wants the doctor to look at his mouth. （ B） He wants the doctor to look at his eyes. （ C） He wants the doctor to look at his face. （ D） He wants the doctor to look at his teeth. Section C Directions: This section is to test your abili
6、ty 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 What did the man do to Toms story? He gave some _. Section A D
7、irections: 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 Many things _ impossible in the past are common today. （ A） to consider （ B） considering （ C） being cons
8、idered （ D） considered 8 We depend on the suns rays. for the light and warmth which _ us alive. （ A） keep （ B） keeps （ C） kept （ D） is keeping 9 _, she was already a lawyer. （ A） How young was she （ B） As she was young （ C） Young as she was （ D） Young although she was 10 Look at the terrible situati
9、on I am in! If only I _ your advice. （ A） had followed （ B） would follow （ C） follow （ D） have followed 11 My boss said that he was badly _ need of my assistance. （ A） at （ B） in （ C） for （ D） with 12 This program will tell you _ can be used in practice. （ A） that you have learned （ B） how what you
10、have learned （ C） that how you have learned （ D） how that you have learned 13 We believe him to_a mistake. （ A） have made （ B） be made （ C） have been made （ D） making 14 I could have called you yesterday, but I _ your telephone number. （ A） didnt have （ B） wont have （ C） hadnt had （ D） wouldnt have
11、15 Most of the people who are visiting Britain _ about the food and weather there. （ A） are always to complain （ B） have always complained （ C） always complain （ D） will always complain 16 The car _ by the side of the road and the driver tried to repair it. （ A） breaks down （ B） was breaking down （
12、C） has broken down （ D） broke down 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 You must keep this door (close) _ at all times when the red light is on. 18 The jacket is too small. I need a (la
13、rge) _ size. 19 With the help of Internet, _ (communicate) has become more convenient than ever. 20 Well do our best to help those (fortune) _ people. 21 We appreciate _ (work) with him, because he has a good sense of humor. 22 There is hardly any (differ) _ in their attitudes toward their colleague
14、s. 23 I found Lucy (lie) _ on her back on the sanD. 24 The sale usually takes place outside the house, with the audience (seat) _ on benches, chairs or boxes. 25 It is necessary that he (take) _ a good rest after working for a long time. 26 By the end of 2010, she (be) _in Beijing for 4 years. Task
15、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. 26 Acting is such an over-crowded profession that the only advi
16、ce that should be given to a young person thinking of going on the stage is “Dont“ ! But it is useless to try to discourage someone who feels that he must act, although the chances of his becoming famous are slim. The normal way to begin is to go to a drama school. Then the young actor or actress ta
17、kes up work with a theatrical company, usually as an assistant stage manager. This means doing everything that there is to do in the theatre: painting scenery, publicity (宣传 ), taking care of the costumes (舞台服装 ), and even acting in very small parts. It is very hard work indeed. The hours are long a
18、nd the salary is tiny. Of course, some people have remarkable chances which lead to fame and success without this long and hard training. Connie Pratt, for example, was just an ordinary girl working in a bicycle factory. A film producer happened to catch sight of her one morning waiting at a bus sto
19、p, as he drove past in his car. He stopped and asked if she would like to go to the film studio to do a test, and she thought he was joking. It took the producer twenty minutes to convince Connie that he was serious. The test was successful. And within a few weeks she was playing the leading part op
20、posite one of the most famous actors of the day. But chances like this happen once in a blue moon! 27 From the very beginning, the author puts it clearly that acting is a profession _. （ A） for ambitious people only （ B） for young people only （ C） too difficult for young people （ D） sought after by
21、too many 28 For someone who feels he must act, it is very likely that _. （ A） he will become a film star at long last （ B） he will be well paid （ C） he will end up without becoming a film star （ D） he will become a stage manager 29 A few weeks after the test, Connie Pratt found herself _. （ A） as fa
22、mous as the greatest actor of the world （ B） playing the leading female role in a play （ C） no less famous than the leading actor of the day （ D） the most famous actress of the world 30 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of an assistant stage managers job? （ A） Help advertise plays. （ B
23、） Play minor roles. （ C） Collect tickets. （ D） Take care of the dress to be worn on the stage by an actor or actress. 31 The concluding sentence “chances like this happen once in a blue moon“ means _. （ A） this is a highly profitable chance （ B） this is something highly possible （ C） this is somethi
24、ng which happens once in while （ D） this is very rare chance Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 31 In many parts of the world there is a debate about whether children should use pocket calculators in math lessons.
25、They help children work faster and pass examinations. But critics say that they make the subject too easy. This concern that technology is doing much of our thinking for us cuts across many areas. People who use computers for many years find that their handwriting had become worse. Artists paint pic
26、tures using computer software rather than learning to draw and paint. Tennis players no longer try to outwit (在智慧上战胜 ) their opponents. Advances in tennis racket technology make it easier to just blast (猛击 ) the ball past them. Technology used to be about freeing people from boring physical labor li
27、ke washing clothes. Now it is taking over increasingly complicated mental functions. Analysts are also worried about the effect of media saturation (渗透 ). The idea is that a constant diet of television has made people too impatient to listen while things are explained to them. Television depends on
28、pictures, preferably exciting ones. Events make better TV viewing than processes. Action comes before understanding. There is a tendency to replace long explanation of complicated events with simple summaries. The tendency is called dumbing down. Critics say that it has produced a post-literate gene
29、ration of people. They are able to read and write and capable of thinking and understanding. But they prefer to let the television do these things for them. To avoid going down this path, it is necessary to remember that the mind is like a muscle. The more it is exercised, the stronger it gets. The
30、easy way is not always the best. 32 According to the passage, pocket calculators . （ A） will help students think fast （ B） will make math too easy for them （ C） will do harm to students thinking ability （ D） will contribute to the spread of new technology 33 The expression “cuts across“ (Line 1, Par
31、a. 2) most probably means . （ A） affects （ B） runs across （ C） damages （ D） results in 34 The examples given in Para. 2 are used to illustrate that . （ A） peoples handwriting would have been better if there had been no computers （ B） artists are those who like new technology for its own sake （ C） te
32、chnical improvements enable tennis players to defeat their opponents using clever plans （ D） people rely too much on modern technology 35 It is implied in Para. 3 that . （ A） too much exposure to TV viewing is negative to peoples intellectual well-being （ B） too much exposure to TV viewing makes peo
33、ple simple-minded （ C） TV attracts people with exciting pictures （ D） TV keeps people informed about current events 36 Which of the following would the writer most probably agree to be a form of mental exercise? （ A） Play PC games. （ B） Do sports. （ C） Read books. （ D） Watch TV. Task 3 Directions: T
34、he 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. 37 NUROFEN RECOVERY (纽络芬去痛片 ) Please read these instructions carefully before you take this med
35、icine. Nurofen Recovery dissolves (溶解 ) quickly on the tongue without the need to use water. It delivers effective relief from headaches. You should not take Nurofen Recovery if: - you have had an allergic (过敏的 ) reaction to aspirin (阿司匹林 ) - you have had a worsening of asthma (哮喘 ) when taking aspi
36、rin or similar medicines - you are under 12 years of age Administration: Place a tablet on the tongue, allow it to dissolve and then swallow - - no water is required. Adults, the elderly and children of 12 years and older: Take 2 tablets, then if necessary, take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours. Do not
37、exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours. Not suitable for children under 12 years. Warnings: If you take too many tablets by mistake, contact your doctor as soon as possible. If symptoms persist or if new symptoms occur, consult your doctor. Possible side effects: Stomach discomfort or pain, worsening of asthm
38、a or shortness of breath. If you experience any of these, stop taking the tablets and see your doctor. NUROFEN RECOVERY Function: delivering 【 46】 from headaches Feature: dissolving quickly on 【 47】 People not intended for: 1) patients with an allergic reaction to aspirin 2) patients having asthma w
39、hen taking aspirin 3) children under the age of 【 48】 Dosage: 1) Starting Dose: 2 tablets 2) If necessary: take 1 or 2 tablets 【 49】 3) Maximum daily intake: 6 tablets Possible side effects: 1) stomach discomfort 2) worsening of asthma 3) 【 50】 Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. Af
40、ter 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 The following is a list of WTO special columns. After reading it, you are required to find the items equ
41、ivalent to (与 相同的 ) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55. A-World Trade Organization B-Uruguay Round C-Dispute Settlement Body D-North American Free Trade Agreement E-Common Market for Eas
42、tern and Southern Africa F-Investment in Non-productive Projects G-Risk Management H-Balance of International Payment I-Appeal Body J-Bound Level K-Common Agriculture Policy L-Customs Value M-Environmentally-sound Technology N-Export Performance O-Food Security P-Trade Fair Q-Technical Know-how Tran
43、sfer R-North American Free Trade Area S-Least-developed Countries T-Intellectual Property Rights U-Market Access V-National Treatment 51. ( )风险管理 ( )最不发达国家 52. ( )市场准入 ( )共同农业政策 53. ( )技术转让 ( )非生产性计划投资 54. ( )上诉机构 ( )北美自由贸易区 55. ( )知识产权 ( )争议处理机构 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After
44、reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 47 Wong Yin Yin, Bernice 30 Woo Shan Village, Sha Tin, NT Tel: 5555-5678 Pager: 5555-4321(9876) Personal Particulars Sex: Female Marital Status: Single Date of Birth: January 11, 1976 Place of
45、Birth: Hong Kong ID Card No: K320870(8) Job objective: Business consultant Education 1994-1997: Bachelor of Business Administration Chinese University of Hong Kong, Major in Marketing, Minor in English 1988-1992: Saint Stephens Girls College Working Experience 1996: Administrative Assistant Petra Ta
46、k China Ltd 1995: Temporary Clerk Cosa Libermann HK Ltd 1994: Data Entry Clerk Wacom HK Ltd Activities and Honours 1996-7: External Vice-president Chinese University Society of Business Administration 1995-6: Team Leader Yale University & Chinese University Exchange Program 1995: Outstanding Student
47、 Tai Feng Shui Outstanding Student Services Award Skills Typing speed: 60 wpm PC Knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows Chinese, Power Point Language: Good at Cantonese, English and Mandarin, spoken and written Interests Travelling, hiking, camping, reading and singing Referees Dr. Don Won Profes
48、sor, Chinese Centre, Chinese University, Sha Tin, NT Tel: 5555-9988 Dr. Sen Hu, Lecturer, English Centre, Chinese University, Sha Tin, NT Tel: 5555-6677 47 What position will Wong apply for? 48 What was Wongs major when she studied in Chinese University? 49 What did Wong do before she was external vice-president of Chinese University Society of Business Administration? She worked as _ of an exchange program. 50 How many words can Wong type per minute? 51 What telephone number may one call at if he wants t
