1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 473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） He was on vacation. （ B） He was sick. （ C） He was moving a bed. （ D） He was working for another company. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversati
3、ons 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） To buy the books accordingly. （ B） To start up the class.
4、 （ C） To count the number of participants. （ D） To open the training center. （ A） 400 （ B） 40 （ C） 410 （ D） 140 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 spok
5、en twice. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 4 In which part of England did John live?He lived in _ of England. 5 Why did John decide to go south?Because he heard that it was easy to _ there. 6 How did he go to London?_. 7 Whom did John rega
6、rd the robber as?As _. 8 Did John buy a ticket?_. 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. 9 The climate of Shanghai is as mild as （ A）
7、that of London （ B） London （ C） its climate （ D） those of London 10 It was very kind help me when I was in need. （ A） from you to （ B） for you to （ C） of you to （ D） that you 11 Until then, her family _ from her for eight months. （ A） didnt hear （ B） hasnt been hearing （ C） hasnt heard （ D） hadnt he
8、ard 12 Will you show me the boy _ sister is my classmate? （ A） his （ B） that （ C） whose （ D） who 13 A group of youngsters sat under the big tree _. （ A） chatting and laughing （ B） chatted and laughed （ C） was chatting and laughing （ D） was chatted and laughed 14 _ you have to do is more practice. （
9、A） All that （ B） All what （ C） That （ D） which 15 I asked her if she _ go with her husband and she nodded. （ A） is ready for （ B） is ready to （ C） was ready for （ D） was ready to 16 “Come on, Peter. I want to show you something.“Oh, how nice of you. I _ you _ to bring me a gift.“ （ A） never think, a
10、re going （ B） never thought, were going （ C） didnt think, were going （ D） hadnt thought, were going 17 I will have finished in the bathroom _a few minutes. （ A） after （ B） with （ C） in （ D） on 18 On hearing the news that her child died, she _ tears. （ A） burst out （ B） burst in （ C） burst into （ D）
11、burst forth 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. 19 Im sorry Im late, and I have kept you (wait) _ for such a long time. 20 He(work)_ in that city for eight years before he moved here. 21
12、After (interview) _ for the job, you will be required to take an English test. 22 He enjoys a cigarette sometimes, but (most) _ he smokes a pipe. 23 She must have forgotten that we were (suppose) _ to meet at 10 oclock. 24 The writer gave (variety) _ reasons for having written the book. 25 He knows
13、even (little) _ about the Olympic Games than I do. 26 When I arrived at the theatre, all the tickets (sell) _ out. 27 I (simple) _ can not understand why he was criticized. 28 Jill found it difficult _ (explain) his beliefs to Philip. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will
14、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. 28 After a day s hard work, we need some sleep. During the sleep, the fatigue (疲劳 ) of the body disappears and recuperation
15、(恢复 )begins. The tired mind gathers new energy, and the memory improves. Some adults require little sleep; others need eight to ten hours in every twenty-four hours. Infants(婴儿 ) sleep sixteen to eighteen hours daily, the amount gradually diminishing as they grow older. Young students may need twelv
16、e hours; university students may need ten. A worker with a physically demanding job may also need ten, whereas an executive working under great pressure may manage on six to eight. Many famous people have little sleep. Napoleon Bonaparte, Thomas Edison and Charles Darwin apparently averaged only fou
17、r to six hours a night. Whatever your individual need, you can be sure that by the age of thirty you will have slept for a total of more than twelve years. By that age you will also have developed a sleep routine; a favorite hour, a favorite bed, a favorite position, and a rule you need to follow in
18、 order to rest comfortably. Investigators have tried to find out how long a person can go without sleep. Several people have reached more than 115 hours nearly five days. Whatever the limit, it is absolute. Animals that kept awake for from five to eight days have died of exhaustion. The limit for hu
19、man beings is probably about a week. 29 By writing this passage, the writer intends to tell us that_. （ A） sleep is important for good mental and physical health （ B） a light sleep is as restful as a deep sleep （ C） memory is improved during sleep （ D） sleep is relatively unimportant for human being
20、s 30 From the amount of sleep Napoleon, Edison, and Darwin required, we can conclude_. （ A） that they were famous （ B） that they were executives （ C） that they were intelligent （ D） None of the above 31 The amount of sleep required may_. （ A） tire an individual mind （ B） help infants grow older （ C）
21、 apply pressure on an executive （ D） depend on an individual age 32 If a person is not allowed to follow his own sleep routine, he will probably_ . （ A） never fall asleep （ B） not sleep well （ C） lose his memory （ D） begin to daydream 33 The author implies that if human beings are kept awake for mor
22、e than a week the result_. （ A） is hard to imagine （ B） will probably be a mental breakdown （ C） is difficult to describe （ D） will probably be dead Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 34 Human cloning(克隆 ) technolo
23、gy could be used to reverse heart attacks. Scientists believe that they may be able to treat heart attack victims by cloning their healthy heart cells and injecting them into the areas of the heart that have been damaged, and other problems may be solved if human cloning and its technology are not f
24、orbidden. -With cloning, infertile couples could have children. Current treatments for infertility, in terms of percentage (百分比 ), are not very successful. Couples go through physically and emotionally painful procedures for a small chance of having children. Many couples run out of time and money w
25、ithout successfully having children. Human cloning could make it possible for many more infertile couples to have children than ever before. -We should be able to clone the bone marrow(骨髓 ) for children and adults suffering from leukemia (白血病 ), This is expected to be one of the first benefits to co
26、me from cloning technology. -We may learn how to switch cells on and off through cloning and thus be able to cure cancer. -Cloning technology can be used to test for and perhaps cure gene-related diseases. The above is just a few examples of what human cloning technology can do for mankind. This new
27、 technology promises unprecedented advancement in medicine if people will release their fears and let the benefits begin. 34 Heart attacks can be treated with human cloning technology by _. （ A） moving the damaged part of the heart （ B） replacing the old heart with a cloned one （ C） repairing the he
28、art with cells cloned from healthy ones （ D） giving the patients injections of various medicines 35 The word “infertile“ (Line 1, Para. 2) most probably means “_ “ （ A） unable to give birth to a child （ B） with physical and emotional problems （ C） short of time and money （ D） separated from each oth
29、er for long 36 According to the passage, one of the first expected benefits from cloning technology may be in （ A） the treatment of heart attacks （ B） the bearing of babies （ C） the cure of blood diseases （ D） the detection of gene-related diseases 37 Cancer may be cured with the cloning technology
30、by _. （ A） attacking the diseased cells with healthy ones （ B） controlling the growth of the cells （ C） detecting disordered genes in the cancer cells （ D） activating cancer cells by switching them on 38 According to the writer, the main problem with the development of human cloning technology is fl
31、int _. （ A） it may be out of human control （ B） it has brought about few benefits so far （ C） people still know little about it （ D） people are afraid of such technology Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table below (No.
32、46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 39 When you make your travel arrangement to Oxford, Ohio, you should make plans to arrive here at least a week before classes begin. So you can get to know the University and the area. The University holds
33、 a short guiding program for all new foreign students before your decision for classes, and you will be expected to attend this program. A valuable service to foreign students traveling to the U.S. is provided by the International Student Service (ISS) in New York, which is well-known for its good w
34、ork. If you send your travel plan to the ISS, someone will meet you at the port of entry to the U.S., and provide other help. There is no payment for these services. For more information, contact: International Student Service 356 West 34th Street, Third Floor New York 10017 USA When you arrive in O
35、xford, you should first visit the office of ISS. The director will help you find the place of your stay, answer questions, and help in other ways. This office is at your service throughout your entire stay here. 1) Students to Oxford are suggested to arrive (46) before classes start. 2) Students are
36、 supposed to attend a (47) before they decide which class to take. 3) International Student Service provides many valuable services for (48) . 4) ISS is situated (49) . 5) Your first stop at Oxford should be the (50) Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are requ
37、ired 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. 44 A to hold a meeting B working party C meeting in cinema D opening sitting E final sitting F formal sitting G plenary meeting H study
38、 group I budget committee J drafting committee K committee of experts L advisory committee M board of directors N executive council O standing body P comrnittee 44 ( )起草委员会 ( )专家委员会 45 ( )预算委员会 ( )闭幕会 46 ( )常设机构 ( )工作小组 47 ( )秘密会议 ( )执行委员会 48 ( )咨询委员会 ( )全会 Task 5 Directions: The following is a pass
39、age. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 48 Welcome to London! With over 80 stops, 3 main sightseeing routes and countless photo opportunities, The Original Tour really is the finest way to see London and her landmarks. Sit
40、 back, relax and take in the sights, sounds and wonderful views of the city, both ancient and modern. 24-hour bus tour tickets are available online. Yellow Route This route takes you to the best of Londons sights, beginning from Buckingham Palace and finished at Westminster Abbey(教堂 ). Get the most
41、out of your visit with a fun English-guided commentary(解说词 )provided by our professional tour hosts. Red Route This is highly recommended for overseas visitors and children. It takes in all of Londons popular attractions and offers entertaining commentaries in a choice of languages. Children can als
42、o enjoy our super Kids Channel. Blue Route On this route guests can enjoy the delights of Londons top museums and shopping districts introduced through the digital commentary, including the special childrens channel. 49 What is the finest way to see London and her landmarks? 50 Where can travelers b
43、uy bus tour tickets in London? They can buy the tickets _. 51 What kind of commentary is provided for the tourists on the Yellow Route? A fun_commentary. 52 Which route is strongly recommended for overseas travelers? The_ Route. 53 What are the main attractions on the Blue Route? Top museums and _.
44、54 We wish that you hadnt had such a lot of work to do last evening because we know that you would have enjoyed the party. （ A）我们真希望你昨晚没那么多工作要做，因为我们都知道你肯定希望享受晚会之乐。 （ B）我们希望你昨晚没那么多工作要做，因为我们都知道你能分享晚会的欢乐。 （ C）我们昨晚还希望你没那么多工作要做，因为我们都知道你肯定已经享受到了晚会的快乐。 （ D）我们真希望你昨晚没那么多工作要做，因为我们都知道你肯定愿意享受晚会的欢乐。 55 Its quite
45、 natural that all the terms and conditions agreed upon between us during the negotiation should be indicated in the sales confirmation or the contracts. （ A）理所当然，通过谈判所达成的条件都应在合同和销售确认书当中体现出来。 （ B）理所当然，我们经过协商一致同意合同和销售确认书中的所有条件。 （ C）理所当然，经过协商所同意的合同和销售确认书中的条款应写下来。 （ D）理所当然，我们应该通过谈判来确认合同和销售的条款。 56 As it
46、is a difficult task， we have to discuss it beforehand （ A）由于这工作涉及到上山，我们应该先商量。 （ B）因为这件事办起来很困难，所以我们得事先讨论一下。 （ C）既然这件工作就是爬山，我们先干然后讨论。 （ D）当办这件事很费力时，我们就得先讨论如何办。 57 The best part Of the book is those that use information from biology to tell us what actually happened in evolution （ A）这最精 彩的部分是用生物学来阐述变革中
47、所发生的事情。 （ B）这本书最好的部分是利用生物学告诉我们周围实际发生的有用的信息。 （ C）这本书最好的部分是使用生物学信息告诉我们进化，卜实际上发生的事情。 （ D）这本书最大的好处是从生物学的角度告诉我们一些有用的信息和变革中发生的事情。 58 The shops in Chicago are really wonderful. When you get tired, take a street car or an elevated train, and look at some of the largest and grandest shops in the world. If yo
48、u want to see beautiful clothes and old silver, walk down North Michigan Avenue. There you can see strange and unusual goods. Now you are probably getting hungry. Why not eat at one of the 5 000 foreign restaurants? Choose one where you can eat on the rooftop, with a wonderful view of the Chicago sk
49、yline. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an letter or composition according to the following information. 59 The following contains the main information of Directions for Use. You are required to write English Directions for Use of Tiger Ba
