1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 173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） The same to you. （ B） Thank you very much. （ C） You must like playing football. （ D） In fact we didnt play very well. （ A） Nice to meet you. （ B） Where is your classroom? （ C） Thats great. （ D） My brother is Jack. （ A） I have gone to Beijing. （ B） O
3、nce a week. （ C） I like visiting Beijing. （ D） Three times. （ A） Your father is sick. （ B） He is very old now. （ C） Im sorry to hear that. （ D） Actually it is cold. （ A） Im wrong. （ B） Oh, sorry for troubling you. （ C） Im afraid of dialing the wrong number. （ D） Its bad. Section B Directions: This s
4、ection 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 questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A,
5、B, C and D. （ A） 4826343 （ B） 4286433 （ C） 8426343 （ D） 4286343 （ A） Its cloudy. （ B） Its fine （ C） Its cold. （ D） Its raining and cold. （ A） Half （ B） Four-fifths （ C） One-fifth （ D） Fifty-one （ A） The woman is busy working. （ B） The woman cant take the message. （ C） Mr. Jackson is on his holiday.
6、（ D） Mr. Jackson will be back soon. （ A） Books about Chinese history （ B） Some shelves （ C） Some books （ D） Some books on computers 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. Durin
7、g the second 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 A (11) physician, who was lying on his deathbed, was surrounded by severa
8、l fellow physicians, who were weeping at his loss. When the (12) man observed it, he comforted them, by saying, “Dont weep, gentlemen, because I must die. It is not such a great loss to the world as you think, for I shall leave three great physicians behind me.“ Every one of them (13) that he was on
9、e of the three. So they pressed him very much, to tell them, who the well-known men were. “They are: Water, (14) and Temperance,“ he replied. One may easily imagine how surprised and disappointed they were, when they received this (15) answer. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 inco
10、mplete 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 She _ her achievement to her intelligence and hard work. （ A） said （ B） gave （ C） owed （ D） referred 17 Pupils failing to _ their homework are asked
11、 to stay after the class. （ A） hand in （ B） hand out （ C） hand down （ D） hand over 18 I like him because he makes me _ . （ A） to laugh （ B） laughed （ C） laugh （ D） laughing 19 This is an ideal site for a university _ it is far from the downtown area. （ A） now that （ B） as if （ C） in that （ D） even i
12、f 20 He was _ willing to accept the terms of selling his company at a high price. （ A） too （ B） only （ C） only too （ D） too only 21 We are all in favor of your proposal that the discussion _ . （ A） be put off （ B） was put off （ C） should put off （ D） is to put Off 22 I dont care _ we are invited to
13、the dinner or not. （ A） if （ B） that （ C） whether （ D） what 23 Our new house is very _ for me as I can get to the office within five minutes. （ A） comfortable （ B） convenient （ C） available （ D） capable 24 _, Detroit was the home of the most productive automobile factories in the world. （ A） At a ti
14、me （ B） At no time （ C） At one time （ D） In no time 25 Only by doing so _ the right way of delivering a successful speech. （ A） you can find （ B） you will find （ C） would you find （ D） can you find Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the
15、proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 His (careless) _ resulted in a serious car accident. 27 When the police arrived, the thieves (run) _ away. 28 If he (come) _ yesterday, I would have told him all the details regarding the issue. 29 I know it isnt important but I cant help (think) _ a
16、bout it. 30 To our (disappoint) _, the goods advertised in the TV are not as good as we have expectedd. 31 Three weeks (allow) _ for making the necessary preparations for the coming show. 32 The mountain is (cover) _ with thick snow all year round, so it attracts many tourists there. 33 Mary, the (o
17、ld)_ of the three sisters, runs a travel agency in New York. 34 (regret) _, the program is unable to offer you any assistance in terms of money. 35 The girls stopped (chat) _ for a moment when their teacher passed by. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions
18、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 recent reality TV, program called “Metamorphosis (Bian Xingji)“ has stirred up debate. The program, which aired on Human Satellite TV,
19、offers two primary school students a chance to exchange life roles. For one week, Gao Zhanxi, a poor country boy from Qinghai, and Wei Cheng, a rich city boy from Hunan, walked in each others shoes. Many people praised the program because it changed the kids in good ways. Wei has decided to throw aw
20、ay his former extravagant lifestyle and keep away from Internet games. Gao opened his eyes to see a wonderful world outside the mountains. But others dont agree. They think the program actually hurt Gao a lot. He actually wept when he first tasted modern life. People doubt whether he will turn to hi
21、s poor family willingly without feeling the inequality of life after experiencing the colorfulness of city life. Someone says,“Gao is just too young to experience the huge gap between his country life and the far-too-good modern city life. He may think that life hasnt treated him fairly. He may even
22、 hate societys inequality. The program hurts him, for sure.“ 36 What does the word “air“ in the first line mean? _. （ A） To put a piece of clothing in a place that is warm or has a lot of air, so that it smells clean. （ B） To let fresh air into a room. （ C） To broadcast a program on television or ra
23、dio. （ D） To pump something. 37 What does the phrase “walked in each others shoes“ in the first paragraph mean? _. （ A） To exchange shoes with each other. （ B） To be in each others situation. （ C） To make choices for each other. （ D） To feel quite uncomfortable. 38 Some changes happened to Wei Cheng
24、. Which of the following is not true? _. （ A） He decided to live a saving life. （ B） He decided not to waste money. （ C） He decided to give up Internet games. （ D） He decided to stay in Qinghai Province. 39 The following are opinions against this program. Which one is not mentioned in the passage? _
25、. （ A） Gao is so young that it is hard for him to accept the gap between the rich and the poor. （ B） Gao will be unwilling to return to his poor family after he tasted this new lifestyle. （ C） The inequality might lead to Gaos hatred of the society. （ D） Gao may have a sense of jealousy. 40 Which of
26、 the following is not true according to the passage? _. （ A） This program brought a heated debate among audience. （ B） Wei Cheng was addicted to Internet games before he took part in the program. （ C） Gao Zhanxi will never feel satisfied with his family after he tasted the rich life. （ D） Gao Zhanxi
27、 lives in mountainous area in Qinghai. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Nowadays, cities are becoming more and more crowded. Some pessimists (悲观者 )are deeply worried about the serious problems caused by the hu
28、ge populations. They believe that the public services are already overloaded and near the verge of collapse. Especially in some developing countries, the metropolis(大城市 ) are overcrowded all the time. Crowded streets, stuffed buses and jammed subways continuously affect peoples lives. Some optimists
29、, however, see the current problems as merely part of an evolutionary process. They argue that London and New York had similar problems but were able eventually to establish an orderly and safe environment for their citizens. It seems that people become the controversial factor here. Either they the
30、mselves as inhabitants cause inconvenience to each other, or they participate together in city developing plans and contribute efforts to facilitate city life. Human elements are therefore the center for determining the future of big cities. 41 According to the passage, _ causes the most serious pro
31、blem. （ A） pollution （ B） noise （ C） population （ D） traffic jam 42 If the pessimists are to give examples, _ serves as the best one. （ A） Tokyo （ B） Singapore （ C） New York （ D） Sydney 43 “Controversial“ has the similar meaning with _. （ A） important （ B） key （ C） disputing （ D） unusual 44 The last
32、 sentence implies that _. （ A） good management systems are essential （ B） a great leader is all important （ C） the more people, the better （ D） big cities have no bright future 45 Why do optimists mention London and New York? _. （ A） There are a lot of people in London and New York. （ B） They are de
33、veloping countries. （ C） They are crowded. （ D） Because of the orderly and safe environment in London and New York. Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table below (No. 46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly
34、(in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 When you want to call a store or an office that you dont call often, you look the number up in the telephone book. You dial the number, and then you forget it! You use short-term memory to remember the number. Your short-term memory lasts about 30 seconds.
35、 However, you dont need to look it up in the telephone book if it is your best friends number. This information is in your long-term memory. Your long-term memory has everything that you remember through the years. When you call a store or an office that dont call often, you (46) the number in the (
36、47) . You dial the number, and then you forget it! According to the passage you forget the telephone number that you dont call often because you use your (48) to remember it. A persons ort-term memory lasts about (49) . However you neednt look up your best friends number because it is in your (50) .
37、 Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of 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. -intensive reading B. -extensive reading C. -
38、check on work attendance D. -academic year E. -make-up exam F. -doctor G. -required course H. -examination room I. -syllabus J. -specialized course K. -teaching method L. -bachelor M. -postgraduate N. -oral examination O. -credit system P. -sick leave 51 教学大纲 ( )研究生 52 ( )泛读 ( )必修课 53 ( )考勤 ( )专业课 5
39、4 ( )学士 ( )学年 55 ( )学分制 ( )病假 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 This autumn term, spring term, or academic year program offers advanced students an opportunity to improve
40、their spoken and written Chinese, and to be familiar with a range of people and organizations that are helping to shape Chinas relationship with the United States and the world. All students who take intermediate or advanced Chinese language may make a choice to participate in the Professional Devel
41、opment Program that includes guest lectures by Chinese and foreign professionals on areas such as politics, foreign affairs, economics, trade, media, art, and culture. This program is supplemented(补充 )by field trips and short journeys in and around Beijing. Housing and meals: Students live in the fo
42、reign student dormitories and take meals in the dormitory dining hall. Requirements: Two years of college-level Chinese and one Chinese studies course; graduate students accepted. Program Fee: 1998 Autumn Term: $ 6,995; 1999 Spring Term: $ 6,995. Fees include tuition, housing and all meals, cultural
43、 activities, local journeys and field trips, insurance, and the International Student Identity Card. 56 Who can take part in the academic year program? _ students. 57 What areas will the Professional Development Program involve? Politics, _, economics, trade, media, art, and culture. 58 Where will t
44、he foreign students take meals when they are in China? In _. 59 Besides academic activities, what else will the foreign students do in this program? They will take field tips and _ in and around Beijing. 60 How many requirements are there for one who wants to be accepted to the program? _. 61 Childr
45、en under 12 are not allowed to enter before 2 pm unless accompanied by an adult. （ A）低于 12岁的小孩下午两点前不许入内，只有成年人可以完成。 （ B） 12岁以下的小孩在下午两点前可以人内，除非有一个成年人作伴。 （ C）如果有一个成年人完成，低于 12人下午两点钟可以人内。 （ D）如果没有成人陪同，下午两点前任何 12岁以下的小孩不许人内。 62 Whatever he did, he did very well. （ A）凡是他做的事情，都很好。 （ B）凡是他做的事，他都做得很好。 （ C）他能把他
46、能做的任何事情做好。 （ D）凡是他能做的事，他都好好做。 63 Whenever circumstances permitted, they would come and lend us a hand. （ A）人只要情况允许，他们总是会来帮助我们。 （ B）无论什么环境，只要他们愿意，他们就会来并且借给我们一只帮助之手。 （ C）无论何时，只要环境许可，他们都将来并且借给我们一只帮助的手。 （ D）无论何时环境被许可，他们都会来助我们一臂之力。 64 Will you need an experienced manager assistant for company next summer
47、? （ A）下年夏季你是否有经验为您公司设一名经理 ? （ B）你的公司下一个夏季想找一名有经验的清洁工吗 ? （ C）来年夏季你的公司是否招收有经验的助理 ? （ D）不知您的公司明年夏天是否需要一名有经验的经理助理 ? 65 In the early fifties, only eight or nine out of a hundred young men changed their jobs within the first three years with a company. Since most jobs take only a year and a half to master
48、, in order to continue learning, they have to make a job change. They have worked for a few years as technical specialists and quickly moved into higher management positions. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to wri
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