1、大学英语三级( B级)模拟试卷 122及答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. There are 5 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct an
2、swer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. ( A) Mary is not here, because she is ill. ( B) No, it isnt. ( C) Yes, it is. ( D) We are ready. ( A) I am not hungry. ( B) But the price is too high. ( C) I like doing some cooking. ( D) I want to have a rest. ( A) No, you cant. ( B) Yes, you can. ( C)
3、I want a seat near the window. ( D) Thats all right. ( A) Thank you. ( B) I agree with you. ( C) Me, too. ( D) A little better. ( A) Its snowing now. ( B) I like it. ( C) Yes, the grounds are white. ( D) it sounds good. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short d
4、ialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. The dialogues and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. ( A) 8 hours. ( B) 8 oclock. ( C) 11 hou
5、rs. ( D) 11 oclock. ( A) Student. ( B) Dentist. ( C) Teacher. ( D) Librarian. ( A) By car. ( B) By train. ( C) By plane. ( D) By bus. ( A) Mary got up later than usual. ( B) The train was late. ( C) Mary missed the train. ( D) Her clock was out of order. ( A) He is afraid he wont be chosen. ( B) The
6、 boss hasnt decided where to go. ( C) Such a trip is necessary for the company. ( D) Its not sure whether there is a trip. Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The passage has some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. During the sec
7、ond reading, you are required to put the missing words or phrases on the blank in order of numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 One day a wolf meets a fox. The fox says, “Let us (11) of a way to catch the rabbi
8、t.“ After a while, the wolf (12) , “I have an idea. We can catch the rabbit and eat him (13) . You go home and get into bed, and Ill go to the rabbit and tell him that you are (14) . Then he will come near you to see if you are dead or not, and you will jump up and (15) him.“ “Thats a good idea,“ sa
9、ys the fox, “I can do that.“ 11. 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. 16 George is one of those people who _ trouble in working out
10、this problem. ( A) has ( B) have ( C) get ( D) gets 17 In the eastern part of New Jersey_, a major shipping and manufacturing center. ( A) lies the city of Elizabeth ( B) the city of Elizabeth lies there ( C) around the city of Elizabeth lies ( D) there lies the city of Elizabeth around 18 The Olymp
11、ic Games, _ in 776 B.C., did not include women players until 1912. ( A) first playing ( B) to be first played ( C) first played ( D) to be first playing 19 Maine has _ weather than most of the other states in the continental United States. ( A) a cooler ( B) the coolest ( C) cooler ( D) the cooler 2
12、0 Lilys little daughter is particularly weak _ mathematics. ( A) at ( B) in ( C) of ( D) with 21 This is the best book _ I ve ever bought. ( A) with which ( B) that ( C) which ( D) when 22 The streets are all wet. It _ last night. ( A) must be raining ( B) must have been raining ( C) had to rain ( D
13、) must have rained 23 I walked eight miles today. I never guessed that I could walk _ far. ( A) that ( B) more ( C) such ( D) as 24 Its the first time that she has been to the United States, _ ? ( A) isn t she ( B) hasn t she ( C) isn t it ( D) hash t it 25 She is indifferent _ hardship and dangers.
14、 ( A) of ( B) at ( C) in ( D) to 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. 26 Susan (change) _ a lot since I last saw her. 27 It is desired that every, student (pass) _ the examination. 28 The
15、(manage) _ of a company is a very important part of the working process to its development. 29 She didnt like herself (praise) _ like that. 30 Lets try (do) _ the work some other way. 31 A letter (post) _ today will probably reach him the day after tomorrow. 32 We take (proud)_in our success. 33 (cu
16、riosity) _ enough, he had never seen the little girl. 34 Not every one who has money is (generously) _ with it. 35 They all came early, but she came (early) _ of all. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. F
17、or each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 36 Individuals in every culture have similar basic needs but express them differently. In daily life we all initiate (开始 ) conversation, use of formal and informal speech, give praise, expres
18、s disagreement, seek information, and extend invitations. Some of the verbal patterns we use are influenced by our culture. Whereas directness in speech is common in the United States, indirectness is the rule in parts of the Far East. Thus people from both of these parts of the world would probably
19、 express criticism of others differently. In parts of the Middle East a host is expected to offer food several times but in the United States he may make an offer only once or twice. The different modes of expression represent variations (变化 )on the same theme. Each language reflects and creates cul
20、tural attitudes; each has a unique way of expressing human need. 36 The passage states that people from various cultures _. ( A) share common needs but express them differently ( B) share common needs and therefore express them similarly ( C) dont share common needs and therefore do not have similar
21、 expressions ( D) dont have common needs but express them similarly 37 In the third sentence of Paragraph 1, “verbal patterns“ means _. ( A) the ways we use words ( B) the ways we speak ( C) the ways we write ( D) the ways we use verbs 38 According to the passage, when we start a conversation which
22、of the following is NOT tree? ( A) We give praise. ( B) We receive information. ( C) We express disagreement. ( D) We offer invitations. 39 Generally hosts in the United States do not offer food more than once or twice because they _. ( A) dont expect you to be hungry ( B) expect you to say immediat
23、ely what you really want ( C) expect you to refuse politely ( D) expect you to feel at home 40 What is the main point of the passage? ( A) Directness is characteristic of American speech. ( B) Indirectness is the role in pans of the Far East. ( C) One should learn the unwritten rules of the speech i
24、n a culture in order to understand the people. ( D) Its important to use formal and informal speech in daily conversation. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 A young woman was driving through the lonely countrys
25、ide. It was dark and raining. Suddenly she saw an old woman by the side of the road, holding her hand oat as if she wanted a lift. “I cant leave her out in this weather,“ the woman said to herself, so she stopped the car and opened the door. “Do you want a lift? she asked. The old woman nodded and c
26、limbed into the car. After a while, she said to the old woman, “Have you been waiting for a long time?“ The old woman shook her head, “Strange,“ thought the young woman. She tried again. “Bad weather for the time of year,“ she said. The old woman nodded. No matter what the young woman said, the hitc
27、hhiker (搭便车的人 ) gave no answer except for a nod of the head or a shrug (耸肩 ). Then the young woman noticed the hitchhikers hands, which were large and hairy. Suddenly she realized that the hitchhiker was actually a man! She stopped the car. “I cant see out of the rear-screen,“ she said. “Would you m
28、ind clearing it for me?“ The hitchhiker nodded and opened the door. As soon as the hitchhiker was out of the car, the terrified young woman raced off. When she got to the next village she pulled up. She noticed that the hitchhiker had left his handbag behind. She picked it up and opened it. She gave
29、 a gasp (喘息 ), inside the bag was a gun. 41 The woman stopped the car because _. ( A) the old woman asked her to ( B) she recognized the old woman ( C) she knew what the woman wanted ( D) she wanted to help the old woman out in the bad weather 42 A “lift“ in the passage means _. ( A) an elevator ( B
30、) a ride in the car ( C) an act of raising something ( D) help 43 What made the woman feel strange about the “old woman“? ( A) That she kept nodding her head. ( B) That she was unable to speak. ( C) That she gave no answer to her questions. ( D) That she had large and hairy hands. 44 The young woman
31、 asked the hitchhiker to clear the rear-screen because _. ( A) this was the way she thought of to get rid of him ( B) she couldnt see out of the rear-screen ( C) the hitchhiker was very helpful ( D) the hitchhiker frightened her 45 The hitchhiker left the bag with a gun in it behind because _. ( A)
32、he wanted to give her a warning ( B) he had not expected that the woman would leave him behind in the rain ( C) it was his present for her ( D) he wanted to kill her with the gun Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table be
33、low (No. 46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 Normally, at the beginning of school year, the Student Services of universities and colleges publish lists or rooms and apartments available off campus. You should pay attention to these servic
34、es as well as advertisements in the local or college universities newspapers, and bulletin boards (告示板 ) on the campus or in supermarkets. You might also walk through the section of the city or to the town in which you wish to live, to see whether there are “FOR RENT“ signs on the doors or windows o
35、f houses. You may also ask other students for advice, either Canadians or from overseas. It would be wise to set aside at least several full days to look for accommodation (住宿 ) at the beginning of your program. This will allow you to obtain an idea of the range of housing available. Usually, it is
36、not a good idea to take the first accommodation that you see unless, of course, you are certain that it will be satisfactory. Accommodation outside the center of a city is normally less expensive than accommodation in the center of the city. Finding Accommodation for Foreign Students You can obtain
37、information from 1) (46) of your university or college; 2) (47) in some newspapers; 3) (48) on the campus, etc. You are recommended 1) to set aside (49) to search for accommodation; 2) not to take the first accommodation unless it is (50) Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After re
38、ading 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. 51 A-product warranty B-after-sale services C-certification system D-copyright piracy E-domestic products F-life
39、of use G-owner of copyright H-pirated copyright I-potent legislation J-processing requirements K-product design L-product coverage M-product standards N-quality assurance system O-skill-intensive 51 ( )售后服务 ( )版权所有 52 ( )认证体系 ( )质量保证体系 53 ( )技术密集型 ( )盗版商品 54 ( )产品规格 ( )国货 55 ( )产品设计 ( )专利权 Task 5 Di
40、rections: 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. 56 Hainan Island Capital: Haikou Population: 7million What to see: Wanquan River Dongshan Ridge Hot Springs Hainfi Tomb Hainan Island is the second l
41、argest island of China. Haikou, the capital of Hainan Province, is in the northeast of the island. It is the largest city on the island. It is a pretty city with an interesting flower market. In the south of the island, there is scuba diving, fishing and boating. If relaxing is in your plan, then th
42、ere are long white beaches to walk along. Hainan Island is the place to be, whether its summer or winter! 56 Where is Haikou? It is in _ of the island. 57 How many people are there in Hainan Province? 58 Which places interest tourists most in Hainan? 59 What can people do in the south of Hainan Isla
43、nd? People can go _. 60 Which season is good for people to go and visit Hainan Island? 61 The airplane was reported to have crashed. ( A)飞机被报告即将坠毁。 ( B)飞机被报道即将坠毁。 ( C)据报道,飞机即将坠毁。 ( D)据报道,飞机已坠毁。 62 I wish I had never made such a mistake. ( A)我希望我没犯错。 ( B)我希望我没有犯这个愚蠢的错误。 ( C)我希望我不要犯错。 ( D)我希望我不要犯这个愚蠢的
44、错误。 63 He spoke as if he had been to the moon. ( A)他说他曾经去过月球。 ( B)他说他好像他去过月球。 ( C)他说话的样子好像他去过月球。 ( D)他说话的样子好像他要去月球。 64 Subways are underground systems of high speed trains, which are mostly found in large cit ies: New York, London, and Tokyo. ( A)地铁是地下的高速火车系统,主要出现在像纽约、伦敦和东京这样的大城市。 ( B)地铁是地下的火车系统,主要出
45、现在像纽约、伦敦和东京这样的大城市。 ( C)地铁是地下的高速火车系 统,主要出现在像纽约、伦敦和北京这样的大城市。 ( D)地铁是在地下的高速运行的火车,主要出现在像纽约、伦敦和东京这样的大城市。 65 We were glad to learn from your letter of 18th July of your interest in our products. Here are the catalogues and price-list for which you asked.Also you will find details of our conditions of sale
46、 and terms of payment. 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. 66 说明:假设你是建筑工程师陈明 (男,中国籍 ,未婚 )。因你在 2002年 9月至2004年 8月曾在古巴大学留学攻读硕士学位,所以单位委派你去古巴工作。你护照有
47、效期为 5年,出发日期为 2007年 7月 18日,请填写以下入境申请表。 Application for Temporary Entry Surname: (1) First Name: (2) Citizenship: (3) Marital Status: (4) Place and Date of Birth: Chongqing Sex: (5) Mothers Name: Xie Xiaofen Fathers Name: Chen Qiang Passport Number: 53452853 Issued at Chongqing Date of Issue: Feb. 28,
48、 2007 Date of Validity: (6) Occupation: (7) Purpose of trip to Cuba: (8) Departure Date: (9) Airline Company Hainan International Airline Company Any previous trips to Cuba( Dates and purposes) (10) Date of application: Mar.5, 2007 Signature: Chen Ming 大学英语三级( B级)模拟试卷 122答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. There are 5 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The questions will be spoken two tim