1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 549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） In a bank. （
2、B） In a post office. （ C） In a restaurant. （ D） In a bookstore. （ A） The 12:15 train. （ B） The 12:25 train. （ C） The 12:50 train. （ D） The 12:55 train. （ A） He enjoys it very much. （ B） He doesnt care much about it. （ C） He doesnt like his job. （ D） He hates working overtime. （ A） He wont go to the
3、seaside. （ B） He doesnt like the seaside. （ C） He will go to the seaside. （ D） He is annoyed. （ A） Take some medicine. （ B） Have a good rest. （ C） Be treated in hospital. （ D） Take an injection. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations There are 2
4、recorded conversations in it After each conversation， there are some recorded questions Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times W （ A） Not knowing anything about gardening. （ B） No opportunities in gardening. （ C） Not having a stable income. （ D） Not having many customers. （ A）
5、 Design gardens for people. （ B） Open a bicycle store. （ C） Save some money. （ D） Find out what he wants. （ A） She will hardly get a raise. （ B） She will probably get a raise. （ C） She will occasionally get a raise. （ D） She will never get a raise. （ A） It always gains profits. （ B） It keeps losing
6、money. （ C） It can provide opportunities. （ D） It has employed many people. （ A） This Monday. （ B） This Friday. （ C） Next Monday. （ D） Next Friday. 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 mi
7、ssing The passage will be read two times 10 Few people would ever think of beginning a new job when they are old, but Anna did it at the age of 76. She was【 T1】 _in a poor family. After working on the farm for many years, she turned to painting as her new job. She was crazy about painting soon after
8、 she【 T2】 _and worked hard at it. She painted carefully and her works were【 T3】 _She first painted only to enjoy herself, and then began to sell her works for a little money. One day a【 T4】 _Louis happened to see several of her works hanging in a shop. He bought them at once and set out to look for
9、more. He then introduced Anna to others and made her【 T5】 _ 11 【 T1】 12 【 T2】 13 【 T3】 14 【 T4】 15 【 T5】 Section D 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 Both the passage and the questions
10、 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 choose a good_for it. 18 Why does a bookstore need the Internet? The customers can search for the_they
11、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 reading? To hold_. Section A Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here You are required to compl
12、ete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A)，B)， C) and D) 21 Mary did not come to the party last night, and I think she_too much work to finish. （ A） must have （ B） had had （ C） must have had （ D） must be 22 Not until most of the people had left the meeting roo
13、m_his sister was there. （ A） had he seen （ B） that he saw （ C） did he see （ D） that he had seen 23 The Smiths_in the neighborhood, but they live in another city now. （ A） used to live （ B） had lived （ C） were used to living （ D） were used to live 24 The faster an object is thrown into the sky, _it g
14、oes. （ A） the higher （ B） the more high （ C） the highest （ D） the more higher 25 _the manager cant come to the meeting to be held next week? （ A） Only if （ B） Even if （ C） What if （ D） As if 26 Had he studied much harder, he_the tests last Wednesday. （ A） would pass （ B） must have passed （ C） would
15、have passed （ D） could pass 27 Your car wants_, so youd better have it done as soon as possible. （ A） repair （ B） repaired （ C） to repair （ D） repairing 28 I dont think it advisable that Ted_to the job since he has little experience. （ A） assigned （ B） be assigned （ C） was assigned （ D） will be assi
16、gned 29 _was thought to be impossible in the past has now become a reality. （ A） What （ B） Which （ C） That （ D） As 30 By the end of this year, he_in this factory for as many as thirty years. （ A） will work （ B） will be working （ C） have worked （ D） will have worked Section B Directions: There are al
17、so 5 incomplete statements here You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets 31 Many young people find it(difficult) _to appreciate classical music than pop music. 32 We all believe that it is hard for him to take up other(responsible)_now. 33 Further treatmen
18、t will help to prevent him from(develop)_cancer. 34 You should fill in the application form(proper) _before sending it tomorrow. 35 We had to go to work by taxi yesterday because our car(repair) _at the garage. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfi
19、nished 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 you open your electronic mail, you may find information about how to buy medicine, cheap airline tickets, books, computer products, and so o
20、n. There may also be offers for investment deals, bank loans and special holidays. However, to many computer users, this use of electronic spam to sell products has become a major problem as it makes computer communication more difficult. Many companies that want to send a great deal of advertising
21、at the same time might use the services of a “spammer“. A spammer is a person or company that uses computers to send out millions of copies of the same sales information. Spammers get peoples e-mail addresses from websites, news groups and “chat rooms“ where people send messages to each other. Most
22、spam is sent by companies that are trying to get you to buy their products. Some of these are honest companies that may offer good products or services for fair prices. These companies can offer their products for a cheaper price than you might find in a store. However, much of the spam on the Inter
23、net is sent by criminals(罪犯 ) who are trying to sell products that do not exist or offer services they will not provide at all. What they are only interested in is stealing your money. When you answer their spam you find you are expected to send them money and receive a gift. If you just follow what
24、 they ask you to do without any consideration, it is likely that you will be cheated and lose some money. 36 What does the word “spam“ in the last sentence of the first paragraph probably refer to? （ A） Unwanted electronic information. （ B） Serious computer viruses. （ C） Advertisements sent by disho
25、nest companies. （ D） Companies sending out the same sales information. 37 Spammers are those people or companies that_. （ A） receive spam on their computers （ B） collect e-mail addresses from the Internet （ C） want to send a great deal of advertising （ D） send out too much the same sales information
26、 on the Internet 38 Why do some companies send spam? （ A） To send some viruses to your computer. （ B） To promote their products on the Internet. （ C） To make more friends on the Internet. （ D） To make computer communication much easier. 39 According to the writer, how can we deal with spam? （ A） Loo
27、k out for any spam that reaches your computer. （ B） Dont trust any information on the Internet. （ C） Buy the cheaper products advertised in the spam. （ D） Dont buy anything advertised in the spam. 40 What is the authors main purpose of writing this passage? （ A） To explain what spam is. （ B） To find
28、 out who send out spam. （ C） To warn readers of the possible dangers of spam. （ D） To show the advantages and disadvantages of spam. Task 2 Directions： This task is the same as Task 1 The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45 40 In the United States and Canada, a prom, shor
29、t for promenade, is a formal dance, or getting together of high school students. It is always held near the end of the junior and/or senior year. It is a major event among high school students. High school juniors taking part in the prom may call it Junior Prom while high school seniors may call it
30、Senior Prom. In fact, it is always a dance for both juniors and seniors. At prom, a Prom Queen and Prom King may be showed. Other students may be honored to take part in a “Prom Court“. Prom Queen and Prom King are honorary titles(荣誉称号 ) given to students who are chosen in a school-wide vote(投票 ) be
31、fore the prom. Whether you can be a member in a Prom Court is due to the popularity of those chosen and their level of participation in school activities including sports. This honor is usually given to seniors. In addition to Prom Queen and Prom King, juniors may also be honored, but would be calle
32、d “Prom Prince“ or “Prom Princess“. The British would call it Leavers Ball or Leavers Dinner formally, or informally, Leavers Do. This is closer to the Australian description, although in the UK, some schools have called the above events proms. In Canada, Ireland and Australia the terms Grad or Form
33、al are most commonly used and the event is usually held for those graduating from high school or middle school. In Ireland, the event is also known as the Debs, which is derived(源自 ) from Debutante. 41 According to the passage, what does prom refer to? （ A） A dinner party. （ B） A drinking party. （ C
34、） A dancing party. （ D） A birthday party. 42 The Prom Queen and Prom King are chosen by_. （ A） vote （ B） recommendation （ C） evaluation （ D） competition 43 Students will be chosen to be in the Prom Court owing to their_. （ A） academic grades （ B） family background （ C） personal characteristics （ D）
35、participation in activities 44 Who are usually honored as Prom Queen? （ A） Male seniors. （ B） Female seniors. （ C） Male juniors. （ D） Female juniors. 45 What can we learn about the prom from the last paragraph? （ A） French call it Leavers Do. （ B） British call it Leavers Ball. （ C） British call it G
36、rad. （ D） Canadians call it Debs. Task 3 Directions： The following is a passage After reading it， you are required to complete the blanks below it(No 46 through No 50) You should write your answers briefly in no more than three words 45 Welcome to Virginia Please come to feel the warmth of a Virgini
37、a welcome from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the rolling Atlantic waters. Virginia is truly a good place for lovers of history, nature, and sports. Whatever you love, you will find it in Virginia. Watch history repeat itself every day in Virginia. Its the home to the first English settlement in North
38、America and the birthplace of eight American presidents. Colonial villages, Civil War sites and historic homes are all parts of the unique Virginia experience. Virginias beautiful landscape and mild climate offer a wide range of outdoor recreation activities for you. Swim, bike, fish, golf and ski a
39、t Virginias four-season resorts(胜地 ), hike the longest stretch of the Appalachian Trail, or enjoy yourself on the inviting beaches of Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore. Visit along Ridge Parkway, and you may have chance to take in the mountain beauty. Virginias towns and cities are easily accessib
40、le(易进入的 ) by air, rail and car, and you will find a range of economical and comfortable accommodations and activities wherever you come. So come to Virginia and be a lover. Welcome to Virginia General condition: a good place for people who love history,【 R1】 _ Historical importance: 1) the first Eng
41、lish settlement 2) the birthplace of【 R2】 _ 3) unique historical places of interest Activities offered: 1) a variety of【 R3】 _ 2) four-season resorts 3) mountainous beauty Traveling facilities: by air,【 R4】 _ Accommodation: a range of【 R5】 _ accommodations and activities 46 【 B1】 47 【 B2】 48 【 B3】 4
42、9 【 B4】 50 【 B5】 Task 4 Directions： The following 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
43、 B business scope K wholesaler C commercial channels L uncollectible account D bulk sale M spare parts E public ownership N payment by installment F state-owned enterprise O repayment schedule G foreign-funded enterprise P public subsidies H commercial transaction Q cash on delivery I retail trade E
44、xamples： (K)批发商 (C)商业渠道 51 ( )整批销售 ( )坏账 52 ( )还款计划 ( )分期付款 53 ( )备件 ( )经营范围 54 ( )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)shou
45、ld be written after the corresponding numbers 55 Dear Sir, I will graduate from Shanghai University of International Business and Economics this year. As a student majoring in Business English, I hope to work for a foreign company after graduation. Awarded a succession of scholarships, I have proved
46、 myself to be an excellent student in the past four academic years. My English is particularly good and Japanese happens to be my second foreign language, which will live up to the requirements set by a wholly foreign-owned enterprise like yours. I apply for the position of assistant to your marketi
47、ng project manager. You will find me a good team player, self-motivated and eager to learn. I believe I can be of value to your company. Enclosed please find my resume. I should be very glad if you would arrange an interview with me. Yours faithfully, Lin Na 56 Whats the writers purpose of writing t
48、his letter? The author writes this letter for the purpose of_. 57 How did the writer behave in her university? She has been_during her past four years. 58 What did the writer learn as a second foreign language? She learned_as a second foreign language. 59 What position did the writer apply for? She applied for the position of assistant to the companys_. 60 What will the writer send to the company besides the letter? She will send_together with the letter. 61 When industry became more important than agriculture in the life of American people， families became smaller than ever before （ A）当工业在美
