1、大学英语三级（ B 级）模拟试卷 191 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
2、answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Im David. （ B） How do you do? （ C） How are you? （ D） Im sorry. （ A） Thank you. （ B） Fine. （ C） Really? （ D） It sounds nice. （ A） It doesnt matter. （ B） Im glad to hear it. （ C） Im sorry to hear that. （ D） Its very kind of you. （ A） Theyre too expe
3、nsive. （ B） Dont waste money. （ C） What beautiful flowers! （ D） You dont have to do that. （ A） Dont worry. （ B） Why not use mine? （ C） I like your glasses. （ D） The glasses are good to use. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded
4、 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） Bill. （ B） Steve. （ C） Ben. （ D） Jim. （ A） Boring. （ B） Interesti
5、ng. （ C） Easy. （ D） Difficult. （ A） Having a rest. （ B） Looking for something. （ C） Climbing a hill. （ D） Going down a hill. （ A） In the classroom. （ B） At the airport. （ C） In the cinema. （ D） At the bus stop. （ A） No, he doesnt. （ B） Not very often. （ C） Yes, he does. （ D） As often as the women. S
6、ection 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 words or phrases on the blank in order of numbered blanks according to what
7、 you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 You may like the fat, happy man who brings (11) to kids on Christmas Eve. But do you know why hes called Santa Claus and why he is dressed in red? The history of Santa Claus begins in the 4th (12) with a ma
8、n called“ Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas lived in Myra, which is now called Turkey. He came from a rich family, but he felt (13) for poor people and decided to give them all his money. Nicholas, though, was shy and didnt want people to know he gave them money. So he climbed onto the (14) of houses o
9、n Christmas Eve and dropped bags of money down their chimneys. He wore red (15) when he did this. Nicholas died in 340 AD. 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 choi
10、ces marked A , B, C, and D. 16 He speaks as if _ a native speaker of English. （ A） were （ B） was （ C） has been （ D） had been 17 He does not know _ to deal with the matter and is very worried. （ A） what （ B） that （ C） how （ D） as 18 I dont think he is very good at English, _ ? （ A） does he （ B） doesn
11、t he （ C） is he （ D） isnt he 19 Only in this way _ this difficult math problem. （ A） we can solve （ B） can we solve （ C） do we solve （ D） we will solve 20 He _ get up at five oclock in the morning. （ A） used to （ B） is used m （ C） has been used to （ D） has used to 21 It is no use _ what you have don
12、e. （ A） for you to regret （ B） your regretting （ C） you regret （ D） you regretting 22 Bob takes great pride _ having passed the entrance examination. （ A） at （ B） on （ C） in （ D） with 23 Yesterday, the couple went downtown and bought _ . （ A） two furnitures （ B） two pieces of furnitures （ C） the fur
13、nitres （ D） two pieces of furniture 24 The road is wet. It _ last night. （ A） should have rained （ B） must have rained （ C） could have rained （ D） must rain 25 Lucy _ English for six years by the end of last year. （ A） had learned （ B） learned （ C） has learned （ D） could have learned Section B Direc
14、tions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 The film was so (move) _ that everyone couldnt help crying. 27 She is the only one of the students who (be) _ good at painting. 28 The (see) _ of the snake gave he
15、r a shock. 29 We should not be afraid of (make) _ mistakes when speaking a foreign language. 30 He is one of the great (music)_ who are still alive. 31 I dont think the matter is worth (discuss) _ . 32 Had he arrived earlier, he could (catch) _ the train. 33 It is necessary for you to make the (deci
16、de) _ right now. 34 You had better (go) _ over your homework before handing them in. 35 As is known to all, China is still a (develop) _ country. 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
17、tatement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 36 The name “Television“ comes from the Greek word “tele“ meaning “far“ and the Latin word “videre“ meaning “to see“. Thus television means “seeing far“. Television brings the world into home in sight and sound.
18、Nowadays there are few families in the big cities that do not have TV sets. Entertaining us with singing, dancing and acting, television helps us to live happily. Experiments leading to modem television took place more than a hundred years ago. John Baird, a British inventor, found a way to send pic
19、tures by wireless. This happened in the year 1925 and it was the beginning of television. It took another thirty years for television to be an industry. Although television was developed for broadcasting, many important uses have been found that have nothing tO do with it. For example, television ma
20、kes it easy for a whole class to see everything a teacher shows. Any number of students may look through a microscope at the same time when television does the “look“ for them. It can also be used to watch process in places where it would not be safe for a human being to be present. 36 The name “tel
21、evision“ comes from _ . （ A） French word （ B） Greek word （ C） Latin word （ D） both B and C 37 Today _ have TV sets in big cities. （ A） some families （ B） a few families （ C） most families （ D） few families 38 John Baird _ the first TV working model in 1925. （ A） made up his mind to make （ B） succeed
22、ed in making （ C） failed to make （ D） tried his best to make 39 Television became an industry _ . （ A） around the year of 1955 （ B） around the year 1925 （ C） in 1920s （ D） in 1960s 40 The passage tells us that television is used not only in broadcasting but also in _ . （ A） education and many other
23、fields （ B） agriculture （ C） industry （ D） science Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Founded in 1386, the oldest university in Germany and one of the oldest three universities in European Continent (not includi
24、ng the UK) is the University of Heidelberg, The university is located in a beautiful city in southwest of Germany, Heidelberg. With a population of only 130,000, the city attracts millions of tourists from worldwide every year. Unlike other universities in Germany, Heidelberg University is not situa
25、ted in a fixed area. Instead, it is dotted among the ancient old downtown areas. Tourists often find one of its faculties (系，科 ) here, and another one there, just beside the bustling commercial area. The university has about 24,000 students, among them more than 4,500 international students, and is
26、regarded as an important center of modern research and study in Germany. Its fifteen faculties cover a wide area of subjects in the arts and sciences, including medicine. The university does not offer courses in engineering and agriculture. 41 According to the passage, which is the oldest university
27、 in Germany? （ A） University of Hamburg. （ B） University of Bonn. （ C） Heidelberg University. （ D） Technical University Berlin. 42 According to the passage, Heidelberg University enjoys a history of_years. （ A） 590 （ B） 600 （ C） 610 （ D） 621 43 Heidelberg University does not offer courses in_. （ A）
28、arts and sciences （ B） arts and medicine （ C） engineering and agriculture （ D） sciences and medicine 44 Where is Heidelberg University located? （ A） A fixed place in modern downtown areas. （ B） An unfixed place in ancient rural areas. （ C） A fixed place in ancient rural areas. （ D） An unfixed place
29、in ancient downtown areas. 45 Which of the statement about the University of Heidelberg is TRUE according to the passage? （ A） Its faculties are all beside the commercial areas. （ B） It has about 19,500 German students. （ C） It was one of the oldest three universities in European Continent. （ D） It
30、is the most important research and study center in Europe. 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 Last month To
31、m went on holiday to France. He caught the train from London to Dover and then went by boat across the Channel. He met a friend on the boat, then they caught the train to Pads and stopped in Milan Hotel. While staying in Pads, he visited some historic sites. After a few days he went by bus to Lyon,
32、and arrived there in the evening. He stayed in a small hotel. Next day he visited Lyon Museum of Natural History. Early on the third day, he took a bus to Monaco. He thought Monaco was an attractive city and he stayed there for nearly two weeks in Anchor Hotel in the center. He visited a lot of muse
33、ums and art galleries (艺术画廊 ). In Monaco he hired a car and drove south down the coast on Marseille. He stayed in Moucher Hotel with some friends for three days. They visited a historic site there. Finally he returned to Lyon and flew home.City stayed Places visited Hotel Length of stay Paris histor
34、ic sites (46) a few days (47) Museum of Natural History a small hotel (48) Monaco (49) anchor Hotel nearly two weeks Marseille a historic site (50) three days 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 Chines
35、e in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A-midfield B-backfield C-cheer team D-shoot E-corner ball F-kick-off G-stopping H-pass I-tackle J-attack K-defence L-body check M-time wasting tactics N-long drive O-final match P-injury tim
36、e Q-extra time R-competition rules S-free kick T-offside 51 ( )越位 ( )拖延战术 52 ( )远射 ( )决赛 53 ( )伤停补时 ( )开 球 54 ( )角球 ( )后场 55 ( )比赛规则 ( )射门 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. 5
37、6 WELL TIP HEALTH PLAN, INC. 1130 Mountainview Avenue Denver, CO 07726 January 30, 2005 Mafia Reyes, Hotel Manager Radcliff Suites 2190 Gallop Way Scottsdale, AZ 08543 Dear Ms. Reyes, Our company is once again considering Well Tips annual March conference. For the past five years, we have held our c
38、onference in downtown Seattle, but this year we would like to provide our participation with a completely different experience. We believe that Scottsdales relaxed atmosphere, scenic beauty, and warm climate will provide just that and also allow our guests and employees to enjoy such activities as g
39、olf, tennis, and horseback riding. Of course, our conference is not all fun and games. Seminars will be held from 9 a-m. to 2 p.m. every day. We need at least six conference rooms, all equipped with computers, a fax machine, and a copy machine; we also need banquet(宴会 ) facilities for two occasions
40、for 150 guests. Hotel shuttle service to and from the airport is also required. Please send me information regarding(关于 ) your hotel and conference facilities so we may determine if you have the facilities and equipment to meet our business needs. Please also send information regarding your amenitie
41、s(设施 ), including a fitness center, spa, swimming pool, and local sites and festivities. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 555-6838. Yours sincerely, Albert, Chairman 56 Why is Well Tip moving their conference from Seattle to Scottsdale? Because Scottsdales relaxed atmo
42、sphere, scenic beauty, and warm climate will provide Well Tip with_. 57 When will seminars be held? From_2 p.m every day. 58 What equipments should the conference room provide? The conference room should be equipped with computers, a fax machine and_. 59 What will Radcliff have to do to meet Well Ti
43、ps needs? Radcliff will have to send Well Tip information regarding its hotel and_. 60 How should Radcliff contact Well Tip? Radcliff should call_. 61 Meetings can not always succeed in solving problems under discussion. （ A）会议并不是总可以通过讨论来成功地解决问题。 （ B）会议并非总能成功地解决被讨论的问题。 （ C）并非所有的会议最后都能取得成功，并经过讨论解决问题。
44、 （ D）多数情况下会议并不能成功地通过讨论来解决问题。 62 It is no good simply keeping him from doing what he wants to. （ A）一直让他随心所欲，这种做法真是太恶劣了。 （ B）轻易地阻止他做自己想做的事起不到丝毫作用。 （ C）一直让他随心所欲这种做法虽容易，却一点都不好。 （ D）仅仅只是阻止他做自己想做的事，一点用处也没有。 63 Elections to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm among the freshmen. （ A）面
45、向新生的学生组织各职位的竞选引发了很高的热情。 （ B）新生竞选学生 组织的各职位需要经历很激烈的竞争。 （ C）对学生组织各职位的竞选激发了新生的极大热情。 （ D）面向新生的学生组织各职位的竞选激发了很激烈的竞争。 64 The latest research suggests that eating chocolate may not only lift your spirits. it may also be good for your heart. （ A）最新研究主张，吃巧克力不能起到提高情绪的作用，但是对心脏很有好处。 （ B）最新研究表明，吃巧克力不仅可以 提神，对心脏也有好处
46、。 （ C）最新研究主张，人们不要靠吃巧克力来振奋精神，因为其对心脏才有好处。 （ D）最新研究表明，吃巧克力既能提高勇气，又对心脏有好处。 65 All around the world large cities have the same problem: air pollution Mexico City has very bad air. The air there is dirty and very unhealthy. Cars are one reason for the dirty air. Many Mexicans own their own cars and drive
47、in the city. The factories in the area also cause air pollutions. It is not easy to clean up the air in large cities. The government has to make new laws. 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 comp
48、osition according to the following information. 66 说明：以销售部培训经理的名义，写一份 2006 年 6 月 19 日发布的备忘录。包括以下内容： 收信人：所有销售部员工 发信人： Jim Green(销售部经理 ) 内容：为了提高销售部员工的水 平，要求所有销售部门员工参加一期销售培训课程。课程主要包括外语知识、销售规划、外贸函电写作等。课程从 2006 年 6 月 26 日开始，为期一周。地点为公司培训中心。希望员工按时参加。 Words for reference：销售规划 sales program 培训中心 training center _ 大学英语三级（ B 级）模拟试卷 191 答案与解析
