1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 17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 ans
2、wer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） About 3 miles. （ B） You can take the No. 2 bus. （ C） In half an hour. （ D） Its very near. （ A） No, I dont. （ B） Yes, I dont. （ C） No, I do. （ D） I dont like her. （ A） By bus. （ B） I work from Monday to Friday. （ C） Its very near. （ D） I work in a hos
3、pital. （ A） I know. （ B） I see. （ C） Youre welcome. （ D） Our team. （ A） By taking a course. （ B） Very well. （ C） In the morning. （ D） In the library. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, t
4、here 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） It is 10:20. （ B） It is 10:40. （ C） It is 10:30. （ D） We cant tell the time from their conversation. （ A）
5、 Customer and repairman. （ B） Patient and doctor. （ C） Lawyer and client. （ D） Boss and secretary. （ A） Shell surely go. （ B） Shes not interested. （ C） She will not go. （ D） She will not do her homework. （ A） For Christmas Day. （ B） For Mothers Day. （ C） For his wifes birthday. （ D） For Fathers Day.
6、 （ A） Phil Smith is not in. （ B） Phil Smith doesnt want to talk to the man. （ C） The man has got the wrong number. （ D） Phil Smith doesnt know the man. 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 rea
7、d three times. During 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 New Zealand is famous for its agriculture. Most of th
8、e exports come from the farms. Yet only about 10% of the labor force work in agriculture, 25% of the labor force work in factories. Today the factories make clothes and shoes and【 11】 other consumer goods. Most of the【 12】 machinery has to be imported. Mining is not【 13】 ,but New Zealand has plenty
9、of power. 85% of the electricity is produced by water. There is a lot of rain during the year, and there are many【 14】 and fast rivers in the mountains. Water power is cheaper than power from coal or oil. New Zealanders【 15】 have the cheapest electricity in the world. Section A Directions: In this s
10、ection, 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 I usually like eggs and meat, but I dont _ eating them today. （ A） feel like （ B） call on （ C） get along （ D） go out 17 Eit
11、her of the children _ quite capable of looking after the baby. （ A） are （ B） be （ C） is （ D） have been 18 Professor Smith _ China yesterday. （ A） arrived at （ B） got to （ C） arrived in （ D） reached for 19 Little _ that the police are about to arrest him. （ A） he knows （ B） he doesn t know （ C） does
12、he know （ D） doesn t he know 20 I ve never seen the young man _ next to the director. （ A） sits （ B） sitting （ C） sat （ D） to sit 21 He made _ progress that he was praised for it. （ A） so fast （ B） such a great （ C） such many （ D） so much 22 Advertising is different from other forms of communication
13、 _ the advertisers pay for the message to be delivered. （ A） in order that （ B） where （ C） in that （ D） in the way 23 Until then, his family _ from him for six months. （ A） didn t hear （ B） hasn t been hearing （ C） hasn t heard （ D） hadn t heard 24 Tom works very hard.His brother, _ , doesn t do muc
14、h at all. （ A） what s more （ B） on the other hand （ C） for one thing （ D） even worse 25 Youll not be afraid of snakes if you understand their _. （ A） habits （ B） desires （ C） customs （ D） manners Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the pr
15、oper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 It was in 1912 that the oil ship sank while (cross)_ the Atlantic Ocean. 27 This is the (expensive) _ English-Chinese dictionary I have ever bought. 28 The government is going to provide more money for job (create) _. 29 We believe that our freedom is
16、worth (fight) _ for. 30 Next term the students (have) _ ten English classes per week. 31 (honest) _ speaking, he is not a top student in my class. 32 My friend Joe is an experienced doctor, so he (can trust) _ to perform the difficult operations. 33 Tomorrow a famous professor will be invited (give)
17、 _ us a speech on how to learn English well. 34 Alice can look after the children. She is very (rely) _. 35 Doctor Smith, together with his wife and two daughters, (be) _ to arrive on the evening flight. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished
18、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 Today almost everybody is using a cell phone. Now people are able to carry their phones wherever they go. They are making phone calls, regardless of th
19、e time, place and situation. ,It is tree that technology is making our lives easier and more practical. For example, today parents like their children to carry cell phones so that they can reach them at any time. From my point of view, the cell phone is necessary for emergency(紧急情况 ) situations and
20、for business. Its also practical to avoid stress. Unexpected problems are always cropping up(突然出现 ), and using a cell phone can get rid of the stress they cause. For example, if you are in a traffic jam and know you will arrive late to work, you can call your boss and in form him of the situation, o
21、vercoming this unexpected problem. Or, if you have a small car accident, you can call people to inform them of your situation. The widespread use of this device is amazing. It has become an important part of our daily lives. Whenever people forget their phones at home, they feel uncomfortable or una
22、ble to function. Another advantage of having a cell phone is that you can connect to the Internet and check your e-mail. In addition, you can access information such as news or movie theater schedules. Life is now fast and busy, and this high tech communication device has become a must. We need cell
23、 phones to keep up with the fast pace of life and the new demands of life in our ever changing world. 36 Cell phones can make our life _. （ A） easier （ B） busy （ C） fast （ D） uncomfortable 37 The cell phones are often used by _. （ A） a few people （ B） most people （ C） young people only （ D） children
24、 in school only 38 If people leave their phones at home, they will _. （ A） feel at a loss （ B） be connected to the Internet （ C） have some unexpected problems （ D） check their e-mail 39 One of the advantages of using cell phones is that _. （ A） it can make the relations between parents and their chi
25、ldren closer （ B） it can make people feel less stressed from their work （ C） we can get some information as quickly as possible （ D） we can know what to do under some emergency situations 40 Which of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） Cell phones are not suitable for children to use. （ B） Using
26、cell phones very often may cause stress. （ C） Your boss likes to be informed by your cell phone. （ D） People can get in touch with each other at any time with cell phones. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Toky
27、o(东京 ) is one of the most confusing cities in the world. Over 20 million people live and work in the Tokyo area, and many world-famous companies have their offices there. But most streets dont have names. So how can you find your way in Tokyo? Most people in Tokyo are very good at giving directions.
28、 They can usually explain how to get to their home or their office from the nearest train station. People in Tokyo often use maps when they give directions. Advertisements in newspapers or magazines, for example, usually have a small map to help you find the company. If you are going to visit someon
29、es house, its a good idea to ask the person to draw, or fax you, a map of the local area. If you get lost, the best idea is to go to a police station. In Japan, each neighborhood has a small police station, and the police officers there have a map of all the buildings in the area. Giving directions
30、is an important part of their job. 41 Tokyo is a confusing city mainly because _. （ A） it has a very large population （ B） most streets dont have names （ C） people in Tokyo are bad at giving directions （ D） too many famous companies have their offices there 42 What can one do if one is going to visi
31、t a Japanese in Tokyo? （ A） One can wait for him at the nearest railway station. （ B） One can put on an advertisement to inform him. （ C） One can look at the newspaper for his address. （ D） One can ask him to draw or send a map. 43 In Tokyo, the best way for you to find out directions is to _. （ A）
32、ask a police officer for help （ B） buy a map in a bookstore （ C） go into someones house and ask （ D） get someone to draw a map for you 44 Why can the police help you to find out directions within a neighborhood? （ A） They can fax you a map of the neighborhood. （ B） They often visit each house in the
33、 neighborhood. （ C） They know the name of each street in the neighborhood. （ D） They have a map of all the buildings in the neighborhood. 45 What is the best title for this passage? （ A） Traveling in Japan （ B） How to Draw a Map （ C） Finding Your Way in Tokyo （ D） The Largest City in the World Task
34、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 (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 When traveling, you need comfortable, practical clothing and a safe way to ca
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38、】 pockets and seven inside or hidden pockets. Willable & Wards promise: A【 49】 or【 50】 if you are not satisfied. 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
39、corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A motion picture B dubbed film C western movies D original version E swordsmen film F silent films G detective film H subtitles I cartoon (film) J documentary (film) K ethical film L newsreel M literary film N comedy O affectional film
40、51. ( )纪录片 ( )喜剧片 52. ( )无声电影 ( )侦探片 53. ( )译制片 ( )文艺片 54. ( )动画片 ( )原著 55. ( )新闻片 ( )西部片 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 There is an identification letter below. I am p
41、leased to certify that Ms. Hui-wen Zhang was a full-time employee of Zhida Co., Ltd. for a period of three years from June 1996 to June 1999. Ms. Zhang worked for us as an executive secretary in the international division. Her work consisted primarily of such secretarial duties as scheduling appoint
42、ments, making arrangements for staff correspondence. She re signed from the company on December 1, 1999 for personal reasons. Eric Chen Director Personnel Department Zhida Co., Ltd. 56 How long had Ms. Hui-wen Zhang worked in Zhida Co., Ltd.? She had worked there for _ years. 57 What did Ms. Zhang d
43、o in Zhida Co., Ltd.? She worked as _. 58 In which division did she work? She worked in _. 59 When did she leave Zhida. Co., Ltd.? On _. 60 Why did she leave? She resigned for _. 61 It is tree that electricity has been found world-wide application since it was discovered. （ A）电自从被发现以来就已得到世界上广泛的申请，这点
44、毫无疑问。 （ B）事实上，电自从被发现以来已经得到全世界范围的应用。 （ C）电自从被发现以来已经得到全世界范围的应用，这一点是正确的。 （ D）事实上，电一被发现就已在全世界范围内得到了广泛应用。 62 He didnt feel cold though he was wet to the skin. （ A）他不感到冷，虽然他湿透了。 （ B）虽然他湿透了，但是他并不感到冷。 （ C）他感觉不到寒冷，虽然他皮肤都湿了。 （ D）他浑身湿透了，却 并不感到冷。 63 Urgent business prevented me from calling on you. （ A）急事阻止了我，我
45、没能来拜访您。 （ B）紧急的生意阻止我无法给你打电话。 （ C）我有急事，没能来拜访您。 （ D）急事阻止了我给你打电话。 64 As the desert is like a sea, so is the camel like a ship. （ A）正如沙漠像海，因此骆驼就像一只船。 （ B）如果说沙漠像大海，那么骆驼就像航行在大海上的一艘船。 （ C）沙漠似海，骆驼似舟。 （ D）当沙漠像大海的时候，骆驼也因此像船。 65 Sending e-mail is relatively cheap and quick. For example, a short message can be
46、sent around the world in less than a minute. When you send an e-mail, the message waits in the persons mailbox which is located on the service providers server. The message waits there until the person cheeks his or her mailbox and downloads the message from the server to his or her computer. 一、 Par
47、t 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 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a short article according
48、 to the following instructions given in Chinese. 姓名：吴江 出生年月： 1975年 6月 23日 出生地：山西太原 性别：男 学历及工作经历： 1982 1988年幸福小学 1988 1994年太原市第三中学 1994 1999年方正电脑公司 1999 现在山西经济管理学院 特长：英语、电脑 主修专业：商务英语 业余爱好：读书、听流行音乐、旅游、打篮球 应聘岗位：经理助理 Words for reference: 经理助理 assistant manager；小学 primary school；方正电脑公司 Founder Computer Company；经济管理学院 Institute of Economic Management。 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 17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
