1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 215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 more I work, the more I love my job. （ B） The job is OK, but the pay is low. （ C） Thats my favorite jod. （ D） I found the job is interesting. （ A） She looks tired. （ B） She likes cooking best. （ C） She is very beautiful. （ D） She is reading a bo
3、ok. （ A） Thanks. （ B） Not so good. （ C） Italian is beautiful. （ D） Dont mention it. （ A） I like tea. （ B） No, thanks. （ C） Tea is tasty. （ D） There is some tea. （ A） I like playing games. （ B） I spare some time. （ C） I went to the library. （ D） I forgot. Section B Directions: This section is to test
4、 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, B, C and D. （ A）
5、Pass a letter to Mr. Green. （ B） Talk to Mr. Green. （ C） See Mr. Green. （ D） Ask about Mr. Green. （ A） The ideas of the composition are not good. （ B） The handwriting of the composition is not good. （ C） Some parts of the composition are not well written. （ D） The composition is not complete. （ A） S
6、he is a shop assistant. （ B） She is a teacher. （ C） She is a nurse. （ D） She is a librarian. （ A） Because she was sick. （ B） Because she got up late. （ C） Because the traffic was very heavy. （ D） Because she took the wrong bus. （ A） 6 pills. （ B） 5 pills. （ C） 4 pills. （ D） 8 pills. Section C Direct
7、ions: 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 you hear. The
8、third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 Christmas is celebrated (11) the world. December 25 is believed to be the birthday of Jesus Christ. People (12) gifts. You give gifts to family members and close friends. Children receive toys from Santa Claus. They belie
9、ve that on Christmas Eve Santa Claus, a fat old man who wears a red (13) and hat and long white beard, will come down from the chimney to bring them gifts. (14) the story, the old man travels in a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer. The children usually hang their long stockings near the chimney. On Ch
10、ristmas morning they will find the stockings full of candy and toys. Their parents, instead of Santa Claus, (15) fill the stockings with what they wish for. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropr
11、iate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 The road _ I drive to work is always crowded. （ A） which （ B） on that （ C） that （ D） on which 17 What _ would happen if the director knew you felt that way? （ A） do you suppose （ B） are you supposing （ C） will you suppose （ D） you woul
12、d suppose 18 If he _ my advice, he could not have been miserable. （ A） listen to （ B） had listened to （ C） would had listened to （ D） should listen to 19 In this sense, bad things _ into good things. （ A） can turn （ B） can be turned （ C） can be to turn （ D） should turn 20 The book is _ more difficul
13、t than the one I read last week. （ A） rather （ B） very （ C） much （ D） more 21 We congratulated him on _ chairman. （ A） his elected （ B） his electing （ C） his being elected （ D） his elected 22 Many a teacher in our school _ aboard. （ A） have been （ B） has been （ C） have go （ D） has go 23 The reason _
14、 he did not arrive in America as scheduled was that his flight was called off because of the bad weather. （ A） when （ B） why （ C） which （ D） where 24 It was John _ cleaned the window. （ A） who （ B） whom （ C） what （ D） which 25 Sally was very _ on watching football matches on TV. （ A） good （ B） inter
15、ested （ C） keen （ D） eager Section 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 Many new games have been designed to (play) _ on the computer. People of all ages have been playing them. 27 It is desire
16、d that every student (pass) _ the exam. 28 She asked the tailor to (short) _ her skirt. 29 Ill have my daughter (mend)_ this shirt for you. 30 There is too much noise outside and the professor can not make his lecture (hear) _ . 31 A letter (post) _ today will probably reach him the day after tomorr
17、ow. 32 I forgot ( turn off) _ the light in the classroom when I left last night. 33 He rushed (danger) _ across the street to catch the bus. 34 The (long) _ of the fiver is 3,000 miles. 35 They all came early, but she came (early) _ of all. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you
18、 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. You should make the correct choice. 36 Munichs first “Oktoberfest“ ever was held in 1810 to celebrate a royal wedding with horse races and culinary delig
19、hts (婚宴饮料 ). The culinary delights, namely beer, were much more popular than the wedding ceremony and horse races. Since then, the Munich beer festival has been repeated on an almost annual basis. Only major catastrophes like war or epidemic (瘟疫 ) outbreaks can stop Munichs inhabitants from gatherin
20、g at the green expanse, i.e. the festivals location. Even though it is called “Oktoberfest“, the festival actually takes place in September, as Bavarian autumn can be tricky and surprise with early cold and snow. Today, the “Oktoberfest“ is the largest festival worldwide attracting a multitude of vi
21、sitors. Apart from beer tents the festival offers amusements as diverse as roller coasters, circus appearances, festive parades and live brass bands. The ceremonial opening happens at noon. The mayor arrives in a festive coach followed by a decorated horse-drawn brewers cart (啤酒拖车 ). Guests, staff a
22、nd the numerous brass bands are all wearing traditional costumes for the occasion. It takes good nerves and a solid stomach to survive the festivals 16 days of intensive partying. However, the festival is a huge success: Apart from attracting a multitude of visitors, the festivals brand name “Oktobe
23、rfest“ has been exported all over the world. 36 From the passage, we know that Oktoberfest has a history of _ years till now. （ A） over 195 （ B） more than 200 （ C） about 190 （ D） less than 195 37 According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? （ A） Beer was less popular than the wedding ce
24、remony and horse race. （ B） The Munich beer festival is held every two years. （ C） When a war or epidemic breaks out, people will still celebrate the Oktoberfest. （ D） The Oktoberfest actually takes place in September. 38 The word “catastrophe“ (Line 2, Para.2) means “_“. （ A） disaster （ B） incident
25、 （ C） accident （ D） celebration 39 How many days will the Oktoberfest last? （ A） 14 days. （ B） 15 days. （ C） 16 days. （ D） 17 days. 40 Which of the following sentence is NOT true? （ A） Bavarian autumn can surprise us with early cold and snow. （ B） The Oktoberfest is the largest festival worldwide. （
26、 C） All people are supposed to wear traditional costumes for the Oktoberfest. （ D） The brand name “Oktoberfest“ is only popular in Germany. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Here are some situations where renti
27、ng makes more sense than buying. 1. Job uncertainty. If you are a professional working with a company that can, or does, transfer you to different cities in short periods of time, then it may not make sense to buy. Renting allows you the flexibility of moving at the drop of a hat. If you are a profe
28、ssional on the move, make sure any lease (租赁合同 ) you sign is a “tenancy (租赁 ) at will“, meaning, you can leave on 60 days (or a different agreed upon time) notice. Breaking a lease can be expensive, so keep this in mind. 2. Traveling. If you are constantly traveling with your job; particularly overs
29、eas, you may want to consider renting until you find the place you want to settle in. Owning a home requires that you are around (or someone reliable is around) to maintain your property. Being an absentee owner can be stressful since you are never able to take proper and full care of your purchase.
30、 3. Risk. The housing market is uncertain just like any other market. The crash in the late 1980s was a financial blow to many investors and home owners. Buying a house automatically in-creases your financial risk. As a result of your recent home purchase you will need to in-crease your car insuranc
31、e to protect your new asset in the case of an emergency. 41 From the passage, we know that _ . （ A） renting a house is always less expensive than buying a house （ B） a professional on the move should never break a lease （ C） constant travelers to foreign country neednt worry about their property （ D
32、） when traveling, we may not take proper care of our purchase 42 What does the word “flexibility“ (Line 3, Para.2) mean? （ A） Chance. （ B） Freedom. （ C） Ability. （ D） Fortune. 43 According to the passage, _ （ A） investing in the housing market will certainly be profitable （ B） the housing market onc
33、e crashed in the late 1980s （ C） no market is as certain as the housing market （ D） many people would buy a car earlier than buying a house 44 Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? （ A） For those who have bought houses, they will need to increase their car insurance. （ B） When
34、 you break the lease, you can suffer financial loss. （ C） Many people lost a lot of money when the housing market crashed in the late 1980s. （ D） The crash of the housing market could hardly be possible. 45 What can be the best title for the passage? （ A） How to Rent a House （ B） Risks in Buying a H
35、ouse （ C） Renting vs. Buying a House （ D） Investing in the Housing Market 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. 4
36、6 FAQ about the SITES Internship (初习 ) Program 1. What kind of internships does SITES offer? SITES (Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service) offers internships in exhibition planning, public relations, marketing, and fundraising (筹款 ). 2. How much time does an internship take? An intern
37、ship requires at least 20 hours per week. Some interns work full-time (40 hours per week). An internship may last between one and four months. 3. Can I explore more than one topic or skill? According to your interests and the needs of our organization, you may be involved in more than one project. 4
38、. Who may apply? Individuals who have completed at least one full semester at an undergraduate college or university. Graduate students are also encouraged to apply. 5. Will I get paid for my internship? Because of limited funding, SITES internships are volunteer positions. 6. Where can I stay durin
39、g my internship? See the Internship Housing Guide for reference. FAQ about the SITES Internship Program 1. SITES offers internships in exhibition planning, (46) , marketing and fundraising. 2. An internship will last one to (47) . 3. You can take part in more than one project, according to your inte
40、rests and the needs of our organization. 4. People who have completed at least (48) at an undergraduate college or university can apply. 5. SITES internships are (49) as a result of limited funding. 6. To know where to stay during your internship, please see the (50) for reference. Task 4 Directions
41、: 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. -4th ring Rd B. -Foggy Area C. -Ticket changing D. -Emergency v
42、ehicle lane E. -Ticket office F. -Two way traffic G. -Dangerous Area H. -Non-motor vehicle I. -Side Rd J. -Group tour entrance K. -Guide sign L. -Roundabout M. -Crosswalk N. -Crossroad 51 ( )应急车道 ( )环岛 52 ( )多雾地段 ( )危险路段 53 ( )四环路 ( )辅路 54 ( )双向交通 ( )指路标志 55 ( )换票处 ( )售票处 Task 5 Directions: The foll
43、owing 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 or Madam: We refer to your application for employment with us and are pleased to offer you the position of Room Attendant (Housekeeping) on the following t
44、erms and conditions: (01) Date of Commencement Your commencing date of employment shall be on September 17th, 2007. (02) Salary You will be paid a basic salary of $1,500. This will be credited to your account with a bank designated by the Hotel on 7th and 20th of each month. (03) Probation You will
45、be required to serve a probationary period not exceeding three months effective from the date you report for work. (04) Duties You will be required to carry out such duties and job functions as assigned by the Hotel. (05) Transfer You may be transferred or assigned to any department/section within t
46、he Hotel when the Management deems it necessary. If you agree to the terms and conditions of service stated herein, kindly sign in the appropriate space below. Yours faithfully, Wachai Hotel Agreed and Accepted by _ _ Simon Drone Name: General Manager Date: 56 When will the employment begin? 57 What
47、 s the basic salary? 58 How will the salary be paid? The salary will _ the applicants account. 59 How long will a probationary period last at most? 60 How many terms and conditions are mentioned in the letter. 61 Not only I but also Jane and Mary are tired of having one meeting after another. （ A）我、
48、珍妮和玛丽都很疲倦，无法在一次会议后再参加一次会议。 （ B）一个会议接着一个会议，不仅我厌烦，珍妮和玛丽也都厌烦。 （ C）除我以外，珍妮和玛丽先后参加了两个会议，觉得很劳累。 （ D）不仅我，还有珍妮和玛丽有开不完的会，搞得筋疲力尽。 62 Some interviewees lose their chances simply because they fail to display self-confidence. （ A）一些面试者失去了机会，简单地说是因为他们显得没有自信。 （ B）一些面试者因为不相信自身的能力而轻易地放弃了这次机会。 （ C）一些面试者轻易的放弃了机会，因为他们无
49、法保持自信心。 （ D）一些面试者只是因为他们未能表现出自信心而失去机会。 63 The road department apologized for any inconvenience caused while road improvements were in process. （ A）道路部门对道路改造期间所带来的不便表示歉意。 （ B）道路部门为修建道路可能引起的不便进行了解释。 （ C）道路部门辩解说，新近造成的麻烦是因道路正在修建。 （ D）道路部门对不断改建道路会造成的任何不便表示歉意。 64 As far as an Advertising and Sales Manager is concerned, excellent
