1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 186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） Beef （ B） Bread. （ C） Tea. （ D） Butter. （ A） I want one. （ B） Rice. （ C） All right. （ D） How nice! （ A） No, it isnt. （ B） Yes, I can. （ C） No, I dont. （ D） Yes, it does. （ A） Peaceful. （ B） Terrible. （ C） Very good. （ D） Very well. （ A） Yes, Im. （ B
3、） No, Im not. （ C） Neither do I. （ D） So do I. Section B 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. The dialogues and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a ques
4、tion, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Singer and fan. （ B） Husband and wife. （ C） Teacher and student. （ D） Doctor and patient. （ A） In a reading room. （ B） In a classroom. （ C） In a garden （ D） In a shop. （ A） Yes, he is. （ B） He is busy with hi
5、s study. （ C） No, he isnt. （ D） He is cleaning the car. （ A） 5 days a week. （ B） 4 days a week. （ C） 3 days a week. （ D） 6 days a week. （ A） A little. （ B） No. （ C） Sometimes. （ D） Yes. Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The passage has some words or phrase
6、s missing. The passage will be read 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 In 1620, about half
7、 the USA was (11) forests. Today the forests have almost gone. A lot of good land has (12) them, leaving only sand. China doesnt want to copy the USAs example. Were planting more and more trees. Weve built the “Great Green Wall“ of trees across (13) part of our country. The “Great Green Wall“ is 7,0
8、00 kilometers long, and between 400 and 1,700 kilometers (14) . It will stop the wind from blowing the earth away. It will stop the sand from moving towards the (15) farmland in the south. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one
9、 by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 The climate in London doesnt _with me; therefore, Ive decided to move to China. （ A） suit （ B） apply （ C） fit （ D） agree 17 The twins were dressed _in red T-shirt so I couldnt tell which was which. （ A）
10、like （ B） likely （ C） alike （ D） liking 18 She didnt have the _to walk any further. （ A） quality （ B） strength （ C） experience （ D） attitude 19 They decided to teach Tom a good_. （ A） thing （ B） task （ C） lesson （ D） class 20 It was Japan _launched the war against China. （ A） that （ B） when （ C） who
11、m （ D） which 21 People wont go out after dark because they are afraid of_. （ A） attacking （ B） being attacked （ C） having been attacked （ D） attacked 22 The word _that a new model of cell phones would soon come onto the market. （ A） communicated （ B） issued （ C） spoke （ D） spread 23 He likes reading
12、 books, and he bought _novels. （ A） many too far （ B） too far many （ C） far too many （ D） far too much 24 Its high time we _something to stop road accidents. （ A） did （ B） are doing （ C） will do （ D） do 25 Ive never seen the boy _next to the woman. （ A） sits （ B） sitting （ C） sat （ D） to sit Section
13、 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 If the team members hadnt helped me, I (tumble) _in a stream. 27 (see) _from the air, the island is a sleeping girl. 28 More and more Chinese people are sp
14、ending spare time_ (learn) English for the Olympic Games in 2008. 29 My uncles _ (marry) is destined to fail. 30 She looked at me with _ (adore) in her eyes. 31 Ive been looking forward to _ (travel) in China for a long time. 32 The tourist guide suggested that everyone _ (carry) too much luggage. 3
15、3 I made up my mind _ (study) in France. 34 Professor Wang is a _ (respect) person. 35 Its an excellent cell phone, but it has its _ (advantage). Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question or s
16、tatement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 36 Everyone talks about the “five“ senses of human beings. It is true that we get our information about the outside world from our sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste. Researchers tell us that the sen
17、se of sight-our visual sense-gives us up to 80% of what we know about the world outside bodies, while the senses, the auditory (hearing), the olfactory (smell), the tactile (touch), and the gustatory (taste) bring into our brains information about the other twenty percent of what is happening. But t
18、here are two other senses that we cannot get along without, though they are seldom noticed. There are the sense of balance, without which we would act like a drunk after a heavy drink, and the kinesthetic (动觉的 ) sense, which gives us our ideas about our own motion. 36 The senses of sight, hearing, s
19、mell, touch and taste supply us with _ . （ A） about 20% of our information about the world （ B） about 80% of our information about the world （ C） about 50% of our information about the world （ D） all the needed information about the world 37 The other senses besides the “five“ senses of human beings
20、 are _ . （ A） the gustatory and the olfactory senses （ B） the senses of balance and hearing （ C） the tactile and the auditory senses （ D） the senses of kinesthesia and balance 38 One will miss most about the world when one _ . （ A） has no sense of smell and touch （ B） has no sense of balance and mot
21、ion （ C） is blind （ D） is deaf 39 Our own movements are a result of _ . （ A） the five senses （ B） the kinesthetic sense （ C） the visual sense （ D） the tactile sense 40 One will behave like a drunken man if one has no sense of _ . （ A） balance （ B） touch （ C） kinesthesia （ D） sight Task 2 Directions:
22、 This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 It is a matter of common observation that although incomes keep going up over the years, people never seem to become much better off! Prices are rising continuously. This condition is termed one
23、 of inflation; the money supply is becoming inflated so that each unit of it becomes less valuable. People have grown accustomed in recent years to higher and higher rates of inflation. What could be bought ten years ago for one dollar now costs well over two dollars. Present indications are that th
24、is rate of inflation is tending to rise rather than to fall. If in the real world our money incomes go up at the same rate as prices one might think that inflation do not matter. But it does. When money is losing value, it lacks one of the qualities of a good money stability of value. It is no longe
25、r acceptable as a store of value; and it becomes an unsuitable standard of deferred (延缓 ) payments. Nobody wants to hold a wasting asset (资产 ), so people try to get rid of money as quickly as possible. Inflation therefore stimulates consumer spending, and prevents people from saving. 41 Inflation is
26、 a situation in which _ . （ A） employment no longer becomes a problem （ B） we find our money increase in its value （ C） money keeps losing its value （ D） people can always find better paying jobs 42 According to the author, inflation _ . （ A） seldom happens （ B） is just reasonable （ C） has become ra
27、re in recent years （ D） is very common at the present time 43 If incomes and prices rise together, _ . （ A） inflation will remain to be a problem （ B） the business will prosper （ C） money will hold its value （ D） inflation poses no problem 44 When money loses its value, _ . （ A） incomes will keep ri
28、sing （ B） goods will lose their value （ C） it is no longer stable （ D） its rate against gold will be kept at the same level 45 In a period of inflation, people are likely to _ . （ A） invest heavily on the stock market （ B） hold on to money as a dependable asset （ C） save money （ D） spend money and n
29、ot bother to save 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 (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 This book is intended to provide the students of physi
30、cal science with help in mastering elementary physics, chemistry, earth science and astronomy (天文 学 ). A wide spectrum (范围 ) of topics is covered, so that the reader may select those which correspond to his particular interest or needs. Each chapter begins with an outline of its subject. The discuss
31、ed problems that follow are of two kinds: those that are connected with past development of physics and chemistry, and those that concern important facts and ideas in physical science. The supplementary problems at the end give the reader both a chance for practice and a means to judge his progress.
32、 The book will help those who major in (46) to master the elementary knowledge of physics, chemistry, (47) and astronomy. At the beginning of each chapter, there is (48) of its subject. In each chapter, (49) of problems are discussed. (50) at the end make the reader practice and judge his progress.
33、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. Sales promotion B. Sales on a commission basis
34、 C. Incentive sale D. Return of goods E. Selling off goods at reduced prices F. Bargain day G. Quick sales and small profit H. Sale by bulk I. Unmarketable J. Gross profit K. Sudden huge profit L. Monopoly profit M. Transaction without profit N. Legitimate profit O. Selling on credit P. Auction Q. D
35、umping R. Net profit 51 ( )暴利 ( )减价日 52 ( )甩卖 ( )拍卖 53 净利 ( )有奖销售 54 ( )垄断利润 ( )倾销 55 ( )滞销 ( )无利交易 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 Dear Sir, The enclosed resume shows s
36、ome of the reasons why I believe I am qualified to assume (承担 ) the position of assistant product manager, listed in the July issue of Chinese Marketing magazine. Would you please consider me an applicant for that position? Being a Chinese, I am eager to get a job in my homeland. As my resume shows,
37、 I received my B. A. in Marketing from Marquette University last month. For the past four years, I have worked for the Wisconsin Metals Company in Milwaukee, part-time while school was in session and full-time in summers. During these four years, I have performed various duties in the marketing depa
38、rtment, including consumer research work for the product managers. In addition, my minor at Marquette was in chemistry, and I received A or B+ grades in all my chemistry. Look forward to your early reply. Sincerely yours, Shuguang Zhao 56 What job position is Mr. Zhao applying for? _ . 57 What degre
39、e did he obtain from Marquette University? _ . 58 When did he work full-time for Wisconsin Metals Company? _ . 59 What duties did he perform for the product managers? _ . 60 Whats his minor at Marquette University? _ . 61 The opportunity to escape .the realities of everyday life is, I think, the mai
40、n attraction of a bookshop. （ A）我想一家书店主要的吸引力是提供每天生活的良机。 （ B）我想一家书店主要的吸引力是有逃避每天生活的良机。 （ C）我想一家书店主要的吸引力是提供了逃避现实生活的良机。 （ D）我想一家书店主要的吸引力是逃避了提供现实生活的良机。 62 Defeats are nothing to be ashamed of. （ A）不必为失败而感到羞愧。 （ B）失败没什么，只是感到羞愧。 （ C）虽然失败了，但没感到羞愧。 （ D）虽然失败了，但还有什么可以感到羞愧的。 63 To keep the sun out of our eyes,
41、we wear black sleep masks. （ A）为远离阳光，我们戴上黑色睡眠面罩。 （ B）为避免眼睛受到阳光刺激，我们戴上黑色睡眠面罩。 （ C）为使阳光和眼睛保持距离，我们戴上黑色的面罩。 （ D）为使阳光从眼睛中出来，我们不能戴上黑色睡眠面罩。 64 Were more than halfway now; its only two miles farther to the hotel. （ A）我们现在走了一半的路程了，离旅馆还有 两英里那么远。 （ B）我们现在走了一半的路程了，离旅馆不到两英里。 （ C）我们现在走了不超过一半的路程了，但离旅馆不到两英里。 （ D）我们
42、现在走了超过一半的路程了，离旅馆只有两英里了。 65 We are in an energy crisis and we will have to do something quickly. The worlds energy resources are limited, and fuels are rapidly running out. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left, but experts say that there is only enough coal for 450 years, enough natural gas for
43、 50 years and that oil might run out in 30 years. The tragedy is that fuels are too valuable to waste on the production of electricity. If we dont start conserving these things now, it will be too late. And nuclear power is the only real alternative. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This p
44、art 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：请按照下列提示以刘军的名义写一封求职信。 刘军，男， 24岁，毕业于北京大学，主修国际贸易。在校期 间通过了英语六级考试。另外业余时间积极参与各项社会活动拓展了处理复杂事物的能力。请为他拟订一份给 ABC公司的求职信，以获得该公司销售经理一职。写信日期为 2006年12月 25日。信息获取途径是当日
45、的中国日报。 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 186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 corr
46、ect answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 1 【听力原文】 What is George drinking? 1 【正确答案】 C 【试题解 析】 选项中只有 tea能 drink。 2 【听力原文】 Which do you prefer, rice or bread? 2 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 选择疑问句，两选一。 3 【听力原文】 Is English easy for you? 3 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 一般疑问句，注意动词的一致。 4 【听力原文】 How are you getting along w
47、ith your desk-mate? 4 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 How are you getting along with.?回答用副词。 5 【听力原文】 I really like Dr. Browns lecture. How about you? 5 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 与问话者看法一样，可用 “So+助动词 +人称代词 ”结构。 Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialo
48、gues 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. 6 【听力原文】 W: Cant you have breakfast now, Robert? M: Not yet, dear. I must wa
49、ter the garden first. Q: What do you think the man and woman are? 6 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 dear作称呼语一般在家庭成员中使用。 7 【听力原文】 W: Have you got any shirts? M: Yes, what size? Q: Where did this conversation take place? 7 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 买衬衣应在商店里。 8 【听力原文】 W: Mike, would you help me clean the car? M: Im busy studying. Q: Is the man willing to help? 8 【
