1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 134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） Very often. （ B） Twice a week. （ C） Go to English class. （ D） In the teaching building. （ A） She is fine. （ B） She likes watching TV. （ C） She lives with me. （ D） She goes to movies tonight. （ A） Let me have a look at it. （ B） Over there. （ C） No, p
3、lease help yourself. （ D） I know. （ A） I dont know why. （ B） I like it. （ C） This is my computer. （ D） Its a good idea. （ A） Sorry, I am busy with my work. （ B） I mind. （ C） Yes, of course not. （ D） No, I mind. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues.
4、 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） She asks the man help her. （ B） She doesnt l
5、ike his last work. （ C） She is leaving the city. （ D） She is looking for a job. （ A） Chinese food. （ B） Western food. （ C） Special food. （ D） Delicious food. （ A） In the restaurant. （ B） In the classroom. （ C） On campus. （ D） At home. （ A） 100 dollars. （ B） 90 dollars. （ C） 80 dollars. （ D） 110 doll
6、ars. （ A） A teacher. （ B） A secretary. （ C） A worker. （ D） A policeman. 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 second reading, you are required to put the missing wo
7、rds 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 A guard (11) the prison shoe shop where Tom was working and took him to the prison office. There the guard told him he would be relea
8、sed. But Tom was too tired (12) excitement. He had been in prison nearly (13) and he had been sentenced to four years. True, he had expected to stay only about three months. He had a lot of friends and he had been sure they would help him. “Now, Tom,“ said the guard, “Youll go out (14) . Make a man
9、of yourself. Youre not a bad fellow really. Stop breaking open safes and be (15) “Hearing this, Tom was very happy. In fact, he had already had a plan for his future. But the most important thing for him was to have a big dinner. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentenc
10、es. 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 Not until I graduated from the college _ how much time I had wasted. （ A） have I realized （ B） did I realize （ C） I have realized （ D） that I realized, 17 _ Engla
11、nd improve their game, theyre going to lose the match. （ A） Unless （ B） As （ C） If （ D） As long as 18 I have nothing to do but _ TV. （ A） watched （ B） watching （ C） watch （ D） to watch 19 I am resigning as chairman and at the same time I will _ the company to my son. （ A） hand over （ B） hand in （ C）
12、 hand on （ D） hand down 20 The room _ windows are painted blue is our classroom. （ A） which （ B） in which （ C） that （ D） whose 21 The teacher, as well as the students _ having a picnic. （ A） are （ B） is （ C） be （ D） being 22 Hello! May I speak to Liu Mei? Yes, （ A） my name is Liu Mei （ B） Im Lin Mei
13、 （ C） this is Liu Mei speaking （ D） Liu Mei is me 23 _ in thought, he almost ran into the tree in front of him, （ A） Lost （ B） Losing （ C） To lose （ D） Have lost 24 _ mom will wait for me to have dinner together. （ A） However late am I （ B） However late I am （ C） However I am late （ D） However am I
14、late 25 Do you know the man _ next to the general manager? （ A） sits （ B） sat （ C） to sit （ D） sitting 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 Please dont disturb me, for Im busy (do) _ my
15、 homework. 27 If the pills (take) _ on time, he would have been saved. 28 When I entered the room, he pretended (read)_ a book. 29 Of the two boys, Adam is the (old)_ one. 30 My grandpa used to tell me many (interest) _ stories when I was young. 31 He has made up his mind (teach) _ in the countrysid
16、e. 32 It is (danger) _ to walk alone on the country road at night. 33 The two countries are striving to (strong) _ economic cooperation. 34 After living in China for half a year, he has got used to (eat) _ Chinese food. 35 Since there is 10 minutes (leave) _, we should hurry up. Task 1 Directions: A
17、fter 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. 36 A great difference between American social customs and those of other count
18、ries is the way in which names are used. Americans have little concern for “rank“, especially socially. Most Americans do not want to be treated in any especially respectful way because of their age or social rank; it makes them feel uncomfortable. Many Americans even find the terms “Mr.“, “Mrs.“ or
19、 “Miss“ too formal. People of all ages may prefer to be called by their first names. “Dont call me Mrs. Smith. Just call me Sally.“ Using only first names usually indicates friendliness and acceptance. However, if you do not feel comfortable using only first names, it is quite acceptable to be more
20、formal. Just smile and say that after a while you will use first names but you are accustomed to being more formal when you first meet someone. Very often, introductions are made using both first and last names: “Mary Smith, this is John Jones.“ In this situation you are free to decide whether to ca
21、ll the lady “Mary“ or “Miss Smith“. Sometimes both of you will begin a conversation using last names, and after a While one or both of you may begin using first names instead. You have a choice: if you dont want to use first names so quickly, no one will think it impolite if you continue according t
22、o you own custom. 36 Most Americans wont be treated especially respectful because of their age or social rank, they will feel _. （ A） happy （ B） angry （ C） uneasy （ D） disappointed 37 By comparison of _, people of all ages in America dont like being called “Mr.“ （ A） last name （ B） Miss （ C） Mrs. （
23、D） first name 38 From the second paragraph, we can see that American people will use _ when in- troducing one person to others. （ A） . first name C ) （ B） last name （ C） first and last name （ D） Mr. or Miss 39 Which of following statements is true? （ A） Sometimes a conversation begin with using last
24、 names, then first name instead. （ B） In American, if you call a person “Mr.“ or “Miss“, he or she will feel very excited. （ C） After a while of introduction, if you use first names so quickly, people will think you are impolite if you continue according to you own custom. （ D） American people espec
25、ially pay attention to their ranks. 40 You may most probably find the passage in _. （ A） a book about American history （ B） a guide-book for tourists （ C） a novel （ D） a short story Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 4
26、5. 41 How men first learned to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions, and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that
27、 later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down, these sounds, whether spoken or written in letters we call words. The power of words, then, lies in their associations - the things they bring up before our mind
28、s. Words become filled with meanings for us by experience. And the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something to us increases. Great writers are those who not only have grea
29、t thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style(文体 ). Above of all, a real poet is the master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by
30、their position and association can move men to tears. Therefore, we should learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will make our speech silly and vulgar (粗俗的 ). 41 The purpose of men inventing certain sounds is _. （ A） to make lives funny （ B） to communicate with each ot
31、her （ C） to write letters （ D） to remember things 42 Which was called letters? （ A） Certain signs. （ B） Sounds. （ C） Literary style. （ D） Thoughts. 43 In order not to make our speech silly and vulgar, we should _. （ A） become a master of words （ B） move men to tears （ C） use words accurately （ D） us
32、e words which sing like music 44 Which of the following statements is NOT true? （ A） The longer we live, the more the number of words that mean something to us increases. （ B） Words can be used to express many kinds of meanings. （ C） Literary style is charming. （ D） The more we read and write, the l
33、arger our vocabulary will be. 45 The most reasonable title of the passage may be “_“. （ A） The Meaning of Words （ B） The Characteristics of Words （ C） The Origin of Words （ D） The Power of Words Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline
34、 in the table below (No. 46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 JUBILEE SWIMMING CLUB REGULATIONS All swimmers must shower before they enter the pool. Diving is only allowed from the diving board. Running and playing near the pool is not per
35、mitted. Club members may bring guests at weekends only. Children under 12 are not allowed to use the pool unless accompanied by an adult. Members must show their membership cards at the registration desk. Used towels must be placed in the bins provided. Smoking is not allowed in tile changing room.
36、Guests must sign at the registration desk. All bathers must leave the pool by 6 p. m. Clothes must be placed in the lockers provided. Keys are available at the registration desk. Only club members and their families are allowed to use the pool. All swimmers must (46) before they enter the pool. It i
37、s allowed that club members bring guests at (47) only. Children under (48) are not allowed to use the pool unless accompanied by an adult. Guests must write down (49) at the registration desk. The pool is only allowed to be used by club members and (50) . Task 4 Directions: The following is a list o
38、f terms. After 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. 51 A-Clean Bill B-Chamber of Commerce C-Balance Sheet D-Cost, Insurance and Freight E-Cash again
39、st Documents F-Certified Public Accountant G-Free on Board H-Free of Interest I-In Favor of J-Free on Rail K-Foreign Exchange L-Inward Collection M-Letter of Authorization N-Marine Insurance O-Policy P-Customs Duty 51 ( )资产负债表 ( )关税 52 ( )保单 ( )船上交货价 53 ( )免息 ( )注册会计师 54 ( )付现交单 ( )商会 55 ( )进口托收 ( )
40、海险 Task 5 Directions: 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 Chinas popular Internet Content Provider will stop hosting websites for free on September 15. University students who have websites o
41、n it will have to pay for the space or look around for the increasingly few bits of free space available elsewhere. Many interviewed by 21st Century said they would rather pay for the service, but are urging Internet companies to try to do better. Most students built their pages for their own intere
42、st as hobbies. Some used their websites to communicate with friends while others used them to introduce themselves, or even put the web address on their rsums. Zhang Jian, a graduate student who tried more than 10 free Internet service providers, said the whole thing had left him unhappy. “They gave
43、 you space for free, but wouldnt guarantee the service. Sometimes they just shut the service down without any notice. Im fed up with them.“ he complained. Some providers gave space for free to attract more customers and quality was not exactly the first concern. Zhang Ying, who works for , defended
44、their new policy, “Our paying customers enjoy additional functions we offer, such as photo album and message board. We also provide 24-hour service. Our server will be more stable and reliable, with higher speed.“ 56 What will do? 57 What will university students having websites on it do? They will
45、 have to _ or _ for free space available elsewhere. 58 Why did most students build their pages? 59 Why did some providers give space for free? 60 As a paying customer of , what are the additional functions he will enjoy? 61 But for his sickness, he would have joined the Army. （ A）要不是他当初病了，他原本会参军的。 （
46、 B）但是为了他的病，他将已经加 入军队了。 （ C）要不是他当时在生病，他就参军去了。 （ D）要不是他的病，他已经当兵去了。 62 He went to the supermarket only to discover that price of the goods was high. （ A）他到超级市场只是为了发现商品的价格很高。 （ B）他到超级市场去，结果却发现那里商品的价格很高。 （ C）他到超级市场去，发现那里商品的价格很高。 （ D）他到超级市场仅仅发现了那里的价格很高。 63 The engine didnt stop because the fuel was finish
47、ed. （ A）引擎不是因为燃料耗尽而停止运转。 （ B）引擎停止运转是因为燃料耗尽。 （ C）引擎不是因燃料结束而停止运转。 （ D）引擎不停是因为燃料已经被结束。 64 Both China and Western countries will benefit from an improved and further developed relationship. （ A）中国和西方国家都将受益于一种改进了的和发展得更深远的关系。 （ B）中国和西方国家都将从改善了的和进一步发展的关系中获益。 （ C）中国和西方国家关系改进和进一步发展会使两国获得利润。 （ D）中国和谋取更多利益的西方国
48、家进一步发展关系双方都是愿意的。 65 The World Expo (博览会 ) is a large-scale global, non-commercial Expo. It aims to promote the exchange of ideas and development of the worlds economy, culture, science and technology, to allow exhibitors to publicize and display their achievements and improve international relationships. 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
