1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 500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 Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once When you hear a questi （ A） 6:30 am. （ B）
2、 7:00 am. （ C） 7:30 am. （ D） 8:00 pm. （ A） Write his work report. （ B） Go shopping with the woman. （ C） Shop alone for a shirt. （ D） Do something to relax. （ A） It was lost. （ B） It was out of gas. （ C） It was stolen. （ D） It was damaged. （ A） She can check Mr.Smiths timetable herself. （ B） Shell ch
3、eck something for the man. （ C） She has put up a sign on the door. （ D） She will ask the reception for information. （ A） He is not smart. （ B） He doesnt get along with others. （ C） He treats others like a fool. （ D） Hes not responsible for his work. Section B Directions: This section is to test your
4、 ability to understand short conversations There are 2 recorded conversations in it After each conversation， there are some recorded questions Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times W （ A） Breakfast. （ B） Dinner. （ C） A 5-dollar gift card. （ D） Bus service to the airport. （ A）
5、 His member card. （ B） His driving license. （ C） His credit card. （ D） His passport. （ A） She got high marks in many areas. （ B） She was creative but lacked enthusiasm. （ C） She was punctual every day. （ D） She always went against the rules. （ A） By 10:00 am. （ B） By 9:00 am. （ C） By 8:30 am. （ D） B
6、y 8:00 am. （ A） Get to work on time. （ B） Make the man and others happy. （ C） Be at work an hour earlier. （ D） Move to a nearer apartment. Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage The passage is printed in the test paper， but with some words or phrases missing The
7、 passage will be read two times 10 Dear sir, Thank you for your letter on March15.We know that you want to order 10 000 pieces of Rainbow Raincoat Model 2. We are afraid that we can no longer supply the said raincoat because it is out of production.But we would like to【 B1】 _Rainbow Raincoat Model 3
8、.This is our new design.It is made of light, durable and waterproof material.The quality of this article is【 B2】 _,but the price is 5% lower, so it is very popular among distributors.We have received a large number of repeated orders. Full details of our export prices and terms of business【 B3】 _thi
9、s letter.Our illustrated catalogues and sales literature are being sent by【 B4】 _. We are【 B5】 _receiving your order.You can be sure of our immediate attention. 11 【 B1】 12 【 B2】 13 【 B3】 14 【 B4】 15 【 B5】 Section D Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages You wi
10、ll hear a recorded passage After that you will hear five questions Both the passage and the questions will be read two times When you hear a question， you should 16 What is the purpose of the speaker? To give some advice on how to_a bookstore. 17 What is the first suggestion the speaker gives? To ch
11、oose a good_for it. 18 Why does a bookstore need the Internet? The customers can search for the_they want. 19 Why should some facilities be equipped for disabled people in the bookstore? Because disabled people should have the same_as able-bodied people. 20 How to attract customers interest in readi
12、ng? To hold_. Section A Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A)， B)， C) and D) 21 We have to investigate as_customers as possible in order to make sure of the potential of the mark
13、et. （ A） many （ B） much （ C） more （ D） most 22 As long as you keep on_hard, youll get promoted sooner or later. （ A） work （ B） be working （ C） worked （ D） working 23 There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK, 99% of_are small businesses. （ A） which （ B） that （ C） whose （ D） it 24 _by all the team m
14、embers, they finally got the big project for their company. （ A） To be supported （ B） Having supported （ C） Supporting （ D） Supported 25 This article tells the readers_they can look for in an employees abilities. （ A） that （ B） what （ C） which （ D） how 26 _the number in full-time employment fell by
15、2 million, the number of people in part-time work doubled to over 4 million. （ A） Unless （ B） Until （ C） While （ D） Since 27 It was your recommendation_ enabled me to be an engineer in this world-famous company. （ A） when （ B） who （ C） what （ D） that 28 Now the pollution caused by the increasing num
16、ber of cars_more and more serious in many cities. （ A） become （ B） became （ C） is becoming （ D） had become 29 We understand you need easy access_up-to-date information about your accounts in our bank. （ A） in （ B） to （ C） for （ D） with 30 It is common practice_a battery when it still has some life i
17、n it. （ A） to charge （ B） charge （ C） charged （ D） having charged Section B Directions: There are also 5 incomplete statements here You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets 31 It is (embarrass)_to be found stealing something. 32 Helen isnt here because I f
18、orgot (telephone)_her. 33 Earthquakes often cause great (destroy)_of life and property. 34 By the end of last month, our factory (produce)_3 000 motors. 35 The teacher warned that anyone who was caught (cheat)_ during the test would be punished. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage
19、, 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 35 When people say that Cambridge is a university town, they do not mean that it is a town with a university in i
20、t.A university town is a place where there is no clear separation between the university buildings and the rest of the city.The university is not just one part of the town, it is all over the town.The heart of Cambridge has its shops, restaurants, market places and so on, but most of it is universit
21、ycolleges, libraries, clubs and other places for university staff and students. The town was there first.Cambridge became a center of learning in the thirteenth century.Many students were too poor to afford lodgings.Colleges were opened so that students could live cheaply.This was the beginning of t
22、he present day college system. Today there are nearly thirty colleges.Very few students can now live in college for the whole of their courses; the numbers are too great.Many of them live in lodgings at first and move into college for their final year.But every student is a member of his college fro
23、m the beginning, he must eat a number of meals in the college hall each week. Students are not allowed to keep cars in Cambridge, so nearly all of them use bicycles.Dont try to drive through Cambridge during the five minutes between lectures, as you will find crowds of people on bicycles hurrying in
24、 all directions.If you are in Cambridge during the five minutes any morning of the term, youll know that you are in a university town.Stop in some place, and wait. 36 Why do people call Cambridge a university town? （ A） Because Cambridge is as big as a town. （ B） Because Cambridge is a real town wit
25、h a university in it. （ C） Because the university buildings are not clearly separated from the rest of the city. （ D） Because Cambridges buildings match well with the rest of the town. 37 The word “it“ in “but most of it is university“ refers to_. （ A） the rest of the town （ B） the university town （
26、 C） the university （ D） the heart of Cambridge 38 According to the second paragraph, which of the following is NOT true? （ A） Cambridge has a long history. （ B） The town was built earlier than Cambridge. （ C） Many students lacked money, so colleges were opened. （ D） It was more expensive for student
27、s to live in colleges than in lodgings. 39 What is impossible for the students to do in Cambridge? （ A） Having all the meals outside the college each week. （ B） Keeping bikes in the college. （ C） Living in lodgings. （ D） Living in college for their final year of the course. 40 Why do people find it
28、hard to drive in Cambridge during the five minutes between lectures? （ A） Because there are a large number of cars in the streets. （ B） Because there are too many buildings in the university town. （ C） Because the streams of people on bicycles are going in all directions. （ D） Because there is stric
29、t speed limit for the cars. Task 2 Directions： This task is the same as Task 1 The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45 40 Researchers say people traveling in traffic are three times more likely to suffer a heart attack.They say the risk of a heart attack is greatest withi
30、n an hour of being in traffic. The findings are based on a German study of almost seven hundred people who suffered heart attacks.The patients described their activities during the four days before their heart attack.Researchers found that those who had been in traffic were three times more likely t
31、o have a heart attack within one hour, compared to those who had not been in traffic.Most of those in the study had been traveling by car.But some had been on bicycles and others were on buses. Research shows that people in cars and buses are exposed to ten times the amount of pollutants as people w
32、alking on the street.That is largely because they breathe in the particles and gases released from the vehicles in front of them.Over time, these small particles speed the buildup of a sticky substance in the blood.This can cause blockages to form in the arteries around the heart and lead to a heart
33、 attack. Other studies have also linked heart trouble to stress, similar to the kind that people face while driving in heavy traffic.But the researchers of the latest study say they do not know whether the increased heart attack risk is the result of stress or pollution.They suggest it may be a comb
34、ination of stress, noise and pollution.Experts say the research shows the need for cleaner vehicles and better city planning to lower the risk of heart attack. 41 What is found about the participants in the German study? （ A） Most of them died of heart attack soon. （ B） They recovered from heart att
35、ack soon. （ C） They had a higher risk of heart attack. （ D） They had a lower risk of heart attack. 42 According to the study, which of the following is the safest for people who are suffering heart attack? （ A） Going on foot. （ B） Driving a car. （ C） Taking a bus. （ D） Riding a bicycle. 43 The parti
36、cles released from vehicles_. （ A） cause high blood pressure （ B） make the blood stickier （ C） become blocked in the arteries （ D） do little harm to the heart 44 According to the studies, which of the following is NOT likely to cause heart attack? （ A） Stress. （ B） Noise. （ C） Pollution. （ D） Traffi
37、c accidents. 45 What suggestion do experts give on lowering the risk of heart attack? （ A） Reducing traffic as much as possible. （ B） Living away from noise. （ C） keeping vehicles cleaner. （ D） Planting more trees in the city. Task 3 Directions： The following is a passage After reading it， you are r
38、equired to complete the blanks below it(No 46 through No 50) You should write your answers briefly in no more than three words 45 Our company, “UK London Chauffeur“ based in NW London is conveniently located for all of the London airports as well as Central London.We have been operating since 2002.W
39、e provide a pre-booked private car hire service door to door for all occasions. As UK London Chauffeur is a family-owned business, we feel we are able to offer a service with a personal touch that is sometimes lacking with a larger company. High quality customer service is a must at UK London Chauff
40、eur.Our drivers are always well presented in a suit and tie, and excellent time keepers and our vehicles are always kept clean, neat and tidy. Our objective is to be at your service from arrival to departure, getting you to your destination on time in a safe manner.UK London Chauffeur has grown in t
41、he past years due to our good customer services.We look forward to serving you to your satisfaction. UK London Chauffeur Location: in NW London History: in operation since【 R1】 _ Service provided: pre-booked private car hire service Service characteristics: 1)a service with a【 R2】 _ 2)【 R3】 _custome
42、r service 3)drivers: well presented in a suit and tie? excellent【 R4】 _ 4)vehicles: always kept clean,【 R5】 _ Objective: be at your service from arrival to departure, getting you to your destination on time in a safe manner 46 【 R1】 47 【 R2】 48 【 R3】 49 【 R4】 50 【 R5】 Task 4 Directions： The followin
43、g is a passage After reading it,you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table below Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets， numbered 51 through 55 50 A limited liability J unfair competition B business scope Kwholesaler C commercial chann
44、els Luncollectible account D bulk sale Mspare parts E public ownership Npayment by installment F state-owned enterprise Orepayment schedule G foreign-funded enterprise Ppublic subsidies H commercial transaction Qcash on delivery I retail trade 51 ( )整批销售 ( )坏账 52 ( )还款计划 ( )分期付款 53 ( )备件 ( )经营范围 54
45、( )零售贸易 ( )有限责任 55 ( )外资企业 ( )商业交易 Task 5 Directions： The following is a passage After reading it， you should give brief answers to the 5 questions(No 56 through No 60)that follow The answers(in no more than 3 words)should be written after the corresponding numbers 55 Dear Sir or Madam, Many thanks
46、for your letter.We are glad to hear that you saw our advertisement of silk products, and appreciate your interest in the Rose brand products we stock. We are enclosing a copy of our terms of business, where you will find details of our quantity discounts and our price list for the complete range of
47、Rose products.As you will see, we can grant special terms for orders of the value you mention. By the way, our sales representative for the United States will be in California from the 20th to the 26th this month, and we have asked him to call on you during this period.He will bring some samples of
48、our Rose clothes and is authorized (授权 ) to discuss the terms of an order with you or to negotiate a contract. We hope our products will be just what you want for the fashion business, and look forward to the opportunity of performing our reliable services. Yours sincerely, Li Hua Sales Manager 56 W
49、hat is enclosed in the letter? The details of the quantity discounts and the_for all Rose products. 57 Who will visit the importer? The_of the exporter in California. 58 How long will the sales representative for the United States be in California? The sales representative for the United States will be in California_. 59 What will be brought by t
