1、大学英语三级( B级)模拟试卷 201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) Expensive. ( B) 25 miles. ( C) $20.00 ( D) Cheap. ( A) Whos that? ( B) Well, you cant. ( C) Whom do you want to speak to? ( D) Wait for a moment. ( A) Its wonderful. ( B) It doesnt matter. ( C) I once visited this city. ( D) Never mind. ( A) I like
3、Mr. Zuo very much. ( B) I like English very much. ( C) Mr. Zuo came here last year. ( D) Mr. Zuo did. ( A) Congratulations! ( B) Have a good time! ( C) You are unmarried. ( D) Good job! Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dia
4、logues 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) Have a walk. ( B) Go to the cinema. ( C) Take care of her child. ( D)
5、 Go to see her child. ( A) The woman didnt take it. ( B) It was very difficult. ( C) It was easy. ( D) It could have been more difficult. ( A) At the post office. ( B) At the railway station. ( C) At the airport. ( D) In a bank. ( A) 8:00. ( B) 7:30 ( C) 7:00 ( D) 8:30 ( A) It was interesting. ( B)
6、It was boring. ( C) It was discouraging. ( D) It was moving. 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 words or phra
7、ses 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 Over five hundred years ago, a man designed a (11) machine. He also invented a helicopter. This (12) man was an Italian. He was called Leonardo
8、Da Vinci. He was good at everything he tried, We remember him today, however, as an artist. He was one of the greatest artists the world has ever (13) . You may have heard of a picture called “Mona Lisa“. He painted that. While he was in Milan, he painted a (14) picture. He drew it on the wall of a
9、monastery(修道院 ) dining room. Many people say this picture is the greatest one ever painted. Its called “The Last Supper“. Da Vinci worked hard painting this picture. Often he worked all day and never (15) to eat or drink. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You
10、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 _the 1990s that the trade between the two countries reached its highest point. ( A) During ( B) It was in ( C) That it was in ( D) It was 17 Though he was born and raised
11、 in America, he can speak_Chinese. ( A) smooth ( B) fluent ( C) fluid ( D) flowing 18 _is the question nobody can answer. ( A) From where is he ( B) Where he is from ( C) Where is he from ( D) He is from where 19 Albert Einstein, the greatest scientist in the 20th century, once_an offer of $1,000 a
12、minute to speak on the radio. ( A) turned down ( B) turned up ( C) turned out ( D) turned in 20 _they invite you to speak, remain silent. ( A) Even though ( B) Though ( C) If ( D) Unless 21 The police must waste no time in_the escaped murderer in the forest. ( A) searching ( B) chasing ( C) investig
13、ating ( D) looking 22 We can get your clients to your nearest location_they can buy your product. ( A) which ( B) when ( C) that ( D) where 23 The more you understand your computer, the_it is that you will find out the problems before they occur. ( A) more probably ( B) more possibly ( C) more likel
14、y ( D) much likely 24 Putting money in basic science would _ considerable benefits for the countrys health, wealth and security. ( A) lead to ( B) result from ( C) resulted in ( D) lie in 25 When you drive home, you cant be_ careful. ( A) very ( B) too ( C) so ( D) only Section B Directions: There a
15、re 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 His (smart)_impressed me greatly, and then we started a pleasant chat. 27 Knowing how to connect two separate sentences is quite (help)_for your writing. 28 There was a terrible
16、 noise (follow)_the sudden burst of light. 29 A retail giant will open its first (shop)_ center in south Chinas Hainan Province, taking its first step towards exploring the islands market. 30 It is the first time that I (pay)_a visit to the British Museum. 31 No (soon)_had the performance begun than
17、 the lights went out. 32 While (wait)_there, he saw two beautiful girls come out of the building. 33 Thanks to the invention of e-mail, people dont need (worry)_about spending too much money in communicating with people even in foreign countries. 34 Luckily enough, we have finished (write)_the compo
18、sition in a quarter of an hour. 35 You dont need to describe her; I (meet)_her several times. Task 1 Directions: After 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.
19、You should make the correct choice. 36 Americans have contributed to many art forms, and jazz, a type of music, is one of the art forms that were started in the United States. Black Americans, who sang and played the music of their homeland, created jazz. Jazz is a mixture of music of Africa, the wo
20、rk songs the slaves sang, and religious music. Improvisation(即兴 ) is an important part of jazz. This is why a jazz song might sound a little different each time it is played. Jazz bands formed in the late 1800s. They played in bars and clubs in many towns and cities of the South, especially New Orle
21、ans. New Orleans is an international seaport, and people from all over the world come to New Orleans to hear jazz. Jazz became more and more popular. By the 1920s, jazz was popular all over the United States. By the 1940s, you could hear jazz not only in clubs and bars, but in concert hails as well.
22、 Today, people from all over the world play jazz. Jazz musicians from the United States, Asia, Africa, South America, and Europe meet and share their music at festivals on every continent. In this way jazz continues to grow and change. 36 What can be the best title of the passage? ( A) American Art
23、Forms ( B) The Development of Jazz ( C) The Music of Black Americans ( D) The Birthplace of Jazz 37 Which of the following is TRUE? ( A) Jazz is now popular all over the world. ( B) Jazz is now a kind of religious music. ( C) Jazz is now played only in bars and clubs. ( D) Jazz is now played a littl
24、e differently sometimes. 38 From the text, it can be inferred that _ . ( A) New Orleans is the place where jazz was first produced ( B) the American people are all jazz lovers ( C) jazz is merely sung by the black when working ( D) jazz may become more popular as time goes on 39 It took about _ year
25、s to make jazz popular in the United States. ( A) 200 ( B) 120 ( C) 80 ( D) 40 40 The statement that _ is NOT true. ( A) jazz is a mixture of African music, the work songs, the slave songs and religious music ( B) in the late 1800s jazz bands made their first appearance ( C) new Orleans lies in the
26、North of America ( D) it is Black Americans who has invented Jazz Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Job letters and resumes must attract the attention of busy readers, who may spend only 60 seconds deciding whe
27、ther to consider you further. This article gives you the tools to write a successful letter and resume. “Successful,“ of course, means a letter and resume that will get you an interview. After that, your interpersonal skills will help you land the job. The letter and resume only aim to get you to th
28、e next step-the personal interview. Most job letters and resumes still get sent through the mail. However, a growing number of applicants (申请人 ) use the Internet to apply for jobs. For example, on-line services can place resumes into a bank used by hundreds, perhaps thousands, of companies. The resu
29、mes will be scanned with the use of software, which searches for key words that reflect abilities needed for specific jobs and then sends selected resumes to companies. Whether you use on-line techniques like e-mail and resume services or stick with the traditional approach(方式 ) the same basic writi
30、ng principles apply. Your letter, no longer than one page, should be specific about the job you seek and your main selling points. The resume-one page or two at most-should simply, specifically, and neatly highlight(强调 ) your background. 41 A successful letter and resume will help you_. ( A) gain to
31、ols ( B) get an interview ( C) make decision ( D) become attractive 42 The underlined word “land“ in the first paragraph means“_“. ( A) obtain ( B) reach ( C) plan ( D) place 43 According to the passage the purpose of writing a job letter and resume is to_. ( A) show you interpersonal skills ( B) ge
32、t a chance of being interviewed ( C) attract the attention of busy readers ( D) let companies know about abilities 44 Most people still send their letters and resumes through_. ( A) e-mall ( B) the Internet ( C) the on-line service ( D) traditional mall 45 Which of the following is TRUE according to
33、 the basic writing principles mentioned in this passage? ( A) The job letter should be longer than one page. ( B) The resume should be longer than two pages. ( C) The resume should be simple, specific and neat. ( D) The job letter should include the details of all the background. Task 3 Directions:
34、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 A Brief Introduction to CNNIC General Information: China Internet Network Information Cente
35、r (CNNIC), the state network information center of China, was founded as a non-profit organization on June 3rd 1997. CNNIC takes orders from the Ministry of Information Industry to conduct daily business, while it was administratively operated by Chinese Academy of Sciences(中科院 ). CNNIC Steering Com
36、mittee, a working group composed of well-known experts and commercial representatives in domestic Internet community supervises and evaluates the structure, operation and administration of CNNIC. Part of its Main Business: 1. Technical Researches on Internet Addressing For the sake of keeping pace w
37、ith the global development of the Internet addressing, CNNIC carries out relevant technical researches and takes on technical projects of the state based on its administrative and working experiences on traditional network technologies. 2. Internet Survey and Relevant Information Services Since the
38、forming of CNNIC, it has actively carried out series of statistical surveys on the Internet information resources for public welfare. Information about CNNIC Founded on (46) . Its a (47) . Under the direction of the Ministry of (48) . Operated by Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS) Part of its main bus
39、iness: 1. to carry out relevant (49) and take on state-level technical projects. 2. to carry out series of statistical surveys on the Interact information resources for (50) . Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to thos
40、e given in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A-menu B-password C-account D-full screen E-update F-operation system G-save as H-read only memory I-code J-buffering K-double click L-exit M-virus N-file O-create a new fol
41、der P-clear Q-register R-page setup S-host T-image 51 ( ) 清除 ( ) 双击 52 ( ) 另存为 ( ) 缓冲 53 ( ) 全屏 ( ) 升级 54 ( ) 新建文件夹 ( ) 注册 55 ( ) 退出 ( ) 操作系统 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
42、. 56 Dear Ms. Emily, The need for a biology teacher in the Heavilon Community Schools was indicated in the Purdue University Educational Listings of June 7, 2008. If this vacancy still exists, please consider me as an applicant for the position and send me a teacher application On May 13, 2008, I gr
43、aduated from Purdue University with a B. S. degree. I received an Indiana Secondary Standard Certificate with a major in biology and a minor in botany. In addition to this formal education, the past two summers were spent at the Gull Lake Biological Station where I worked as a laboratory assistant.
44、The preceding two summers were spent in field work with the Indiana Department of Conservation. These experiences have been valuable additions to my educational background. During the fall semester, 2007, I did my student teaching in biology at Central High School in Lafayette, Indiana. My resume is
45、 enclosed for your information, and my credentials are available at the Educational P1acement Office, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. A personal interview Can also be arranged at your request. Sincerely, Lydia Wong Enclosure: Resume 56 Her name is_ 57 She is applying for the position of
46、_in the Heavilon Community Schools 58 She got herb.S degree from_ 59 She worked as_ 60 She did her student teaching in biology during the _of 2007. 61 It was not until then that I came to know that knowledge comes from practice. ( A)并不是到那 时候我才开始知道知识来自于实践。 ( B)自从那时起我才开始知道知识来自于实践的。 ( C)直到那时我才知道知识来源于练习
47、。 ( D)直到那时我才开始懂得知识来自于实践。 62 Advertising is different from other forms of communication in that the advertisers pay for the message to be delivered. ( A)广告与其他的交际方式不同,因为发布广告的人要为所传递的信息付出代价。 ( B)广告 与其他的交际方式不同,因为发布广告的人要为所传递的信息支付费用。 ( C)广告同其他的通信方式不同,因为发布广告的人要为所传递的信息支付费用。 ( D)广告与其他的通信方式不同,因为发布广告的人要为所传递的信息付
48、出代价。 63 Harry got the cold shoulder when he asked to have a date with Mary. ( A)当哈利请玛丽和他约会时,玛丽不予理睬。 ( B)当哈利请玛丽和他约会时,玛丽耸了耸肩。 ( C)当哈利提出和玛丽约会时,他碰了一鼻子灰。 ( D)当哈利提出请玛丽确定一个日期时,他却得了重感冒。 64 The year 1978 saw the opening-up of China to the outside world. ( A) 1978年,中国向世界开放了。 ( B) 1978年,人们看到中国向世界敞开了大门。 ( C) 1978年,中国人看见世界向中国敞开了大门。 ( D) 1978年看到了中国向世界的开放。 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