1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 286及答案与解析 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 question, you should deci
2、de on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Well. （ B） How about this one? （ C） Its very interesting. （ D） Very good. （ A） Of course. （ B） I like it very much. （ C） The first one. （ D） Thats OK. （ A） About four feet tall. （ B） She is my friend. （ C） Shes taller than I. （ D
3、） I think so. （ A） How about you? （ B） Thank you. （ C） It cant help. （ D） It doesnt matter. （ A） Yes, it is. （ B） Good idea. （ C） Often. （ D） Yes, I am. 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 re
4、ad 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. 6 Life on land probably 【 11】 about 430 million years a
5、go， though it has existed in the water for perhaps 【 12】 3,000 million years When we think of the first life on land， we probably think of some 【 13】 animals coming out of the oceans， but 【 14】 ， no animals could have been living if plants had not been on land first Plants had to be on land before a
6、nimals arrived They 【 15】 the first land animals with food necessary to live since they the plants are the only form of life that is able to get and store energy Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most ap
7、propriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 11 We were all there when the accident_. （ A） spread （ B） broke （ C） appeared （ D） occurred 12 All flights_because of the heavy snow, we had to take the train. （ A） were canceled （ B） had been canceled （ C） have been canceled （ D） ha
8、ving been canceled 13 With the electricity_, all the machines stopped. （ A） cut off （ B） cut down （ C） was cut off （ D） was cut down 14 People appreciate_with him because he has a good sense of humor. （ A） to work （ B） working （ C） have worked （ D） having to work 15 Jack worked as hard as he could_u
9、p with the others. （ A） as to catch （ B） in order to catch （ C） so that he caught （ D） to be caught 16 My computer isnt working. It_. （ A） need repairing （ B） needs repairing （ C） need to repair （ D） need to be repaired 17 We should never run_the nature. （ A） up （ B） with （ C） for （ D） against 18 Yo
10、ud better _ your computer before you use it again. （ A） observe （ B） begin （ C） check （ D） pick 19 Since there isnt much time left, you can just make the report_. （ A） in detail （ B） in short （ C） in all （ D） in brief 20 _ she had never traveled herself, she received vicarious pleasure from reading
11、about interesting places. （ A） Because （ B） Since （ C） Now that （ D） Although 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. 21 Children should be encouraged to be (independence)_thinkers. 22 The bo
12、ok (publish)_in 2000. 23 The more careful you are, the (few)_mistakes you make. 24 If I (get)_up earlier, I would have caught the flight. 25 Dont forget (close)_the door when you leave. 26 John, along with his two friends, (be)_going to the cinema this evening. 27 All these difficulties were caused
13、by (nature)_disasters. 28 The office building was (beautiful)_decorated. 29 They are busy (prepare)_for the conference. 30 A fence, (stand) _at the back of our garden, separates us from our neighbors. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished sta
14、tements, 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. 30 Beginning in October, more than 13000 McDonalds restaurants in America will use a new variety of cooking oil. McDonalds aims to make its French fries and
15、other fried foods healthier. The change will not affect the taste or the number of calories in the food. But by changing the cooking oil, McDonalds says, it hopes to cut by nearly half the amount of trans fatty acids (转换脂肪酸 ) in French fries and reduce the amount of saturated fats (饱和脂肪 ) by 16 perc
16、ent. Scientists believe that trans fatty acids and saturated fats raise cholesterol (胆固 醇 ) levels and increase the risk of heart disease. McDonalds new step is important because McDonalds is an industry leader and other fast-food chains and food processors may follow the lead. For McDonalds, the ac
17、tion comes at a time when Americans are becoming more and more concerned about obesity, which is also an increasing pressure on food companies to offer healthy food to consumers. After three years of study, McDonalds officials say they are switching oil that is lower in saturated fats and trans fatt
18、y acids. McDonalds says the change will not cause higher coats for consumers. Though there is some change, scientists say that the amount of trans fatty acids in foods at McDonalds and at other fast-food companies is still important. 31 The main idea of the text is_. （ A） McDonalds is a pioneer in f
19、ood products （ B） McDonalds is enlarging its restaurants in the world （ C） fried foods cant keep up with the development of modern society （ D） McDonalds is to use new cooking oil 32 More than 13 000 McDonalds restaurants in America will use a new kind of cooking oil to_. （ A） lower the costs of the
20、 products （ B） make its food taste better than ever before （ C） cure the heart disease （ D） do good to the health of consumers 33 When a new kind of cooking oil is used in McDonalds,_. （ A） the prices of McDonalds foods will be much higher （ B） consumers will find the taste of McDonalds foods differ
21、ent （ C） many other food companies will do what McDonalds does （ D） obesity will disappear in American society sooner or later 34 The word “switching“ (Line 1, Para. 5) has the same meaning as“_“. （ A） losing （ B） spending （ C） changing （ D） studying 35 Which of the following is TRUE according to th
22、e passage? （ A） If a persons cholesterol is high, it wont affect his health. （ B） Heart disease is connected with the contents of cholesterol. （ C） The Americans pay no attention to the action of McDonalds. （ D） Most of American foods are lower in trans fatty acids. Task 2 Directions: This task is t
23、he same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 35 Do you always understand the directions on a bottle of medicine? Do you know what is meant by “Take only as directed“? Read the following directions and see if you understand them. To reduce pain, take two tab
24、lets with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required. For night-time and early morning relief take two tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours. For children six to twelve years old, give half the amount. For children under six years old, ask for y
25、our doctors advice. Reduce the amount if you suffer from restlessness or sleeplessness after taking the medicine. 36 How many tablets at most can a person over 12 have in 24 hours? （ A） Three. （ B） Four. （ C） Six. （ D） Eight. 37 How many tablets should a nine-year-old child normally take in 24 hours
26、? （ A） Half a tablet. （ B） One tablet. （ C） Two tablets. （ D） Four tablets. 38 What is the advice for one who cannot sleep well after taking the medicine? （ A） Stop taking the medicine at bedtime. （ B） Continue to take the normal amount. （ C） Take more than the normal amount. （ D） Take less than the
27、 normal amount. 39 It can be inferred from the directions that this medicine_. （ A） helps you to fall asleep quickly （ B） may be dangerous to small children （ C） cannot be taken if one feels sleepy （ D） should not be taken by children under six 40 This text is most probably taken from a_. （ A） textb
28、ook （ B） newsreel （ C） doctor s notebook （ D） bottle of medicine 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. 40 A local
29、 telephone directory is sometimes called the Yellow Pages. This directory pro vides an alphabetic (按字母顺序的 ) listing of names and telephone numbers and other tele phone reference information. The front pages usually contain information about area codes; billing; customer service; directory assistance
30、; local, long-distance, and international calls; time zones; rates; emergence numbers; and other items relating to telephone use. The second section of the telephone directory typically contains the residence listing, or entries, of community residents. The third section contains business listings,
31、or entries, of local businesses and organizations. In some less populated or rural areas, the residence and business listing may be combined in one section. Some local directories contain listings of local, state and federal government offices and agencies. These listings might be united into the bu
32、siness listing section, or they may be in a separate section of the phone book. These government listings typically are arranged by the name of the state government and then by departments or agencies. Local Telephone Directories Another name:【 46】 Arrangement of its contents: (1) Listing of names a
33、nd telephone numbers: given in an【 47】 order (2) Area codes and other useful information: contained in the【 48】 (3) Residence listing: provided in the【 49】 of the directory (4) Government listings: given either in the business listing section or in a【 50】 Task 4 Directions: The following is a list o
34、f 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. 45 Aappeal body Bbundled additional services Ccharitable trust Ddeficiency claim Eequipment iden
35、tification Fface value Ggovernmental taking Hhuman resources planning Iinfrastructure Jjoint venture Kkey zones for development Lland use certificate Mmortgage lender Nnon-government organization OOver-sized Luggage Checked-in Pproject approval QQuantity Allowed to Take 46 ( )上诉机构 ( )公益信托 47 ( )设备认定
36、 ( )政府征用 48 ( )基础设施 ( )非政府组织 49 ( )人力资源策划 ( )抵押放贷者 50 ( )大件行李托运 ( )限带物品数量 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. 50 Dear Ms. Pare Hill, A friend informed me that the Chicago offic
37、e of your company, B. S. Accounting, is actively seeking to hire quality individuals for the Auditor (审计师 ) Development Program. I have more than two years of accounting experience. I will be receiving my BBA this May from Illinois State University. I am confident that my combination of practical wo
38、rk experience and solid educational experience has prepared me for making an immediate contribution to B. S. Accounting. I believe my professional background will provide your office with a highly productive Auditor upon completion of your Development Program. I will be in the Chicago area the week
39、of May 22. Please call me at 589-303-777 to arrange a convenient time when we may meet to further discuss my background in relation to your needs. If I have not heard from you by May 29, I will contact your office to inquire as to a potential meeting date and time. I look forward to meeting you then
40、. Sincerely, Robert Herman 51 Why does the company want to hire people? To complete their_. 52 What working experience did Robert have? Two years of_. 53 What qualification certificate will Robert have? He will be receiving his_this May. 54 How can the company contact Robert during the week of May 2
41、8? By_at at 589-303-777. 55 On what situation will Robert contact the office of Ms. Pare Hill? He will contact the office_if he hasnt received any message from them. 56 As anxiety makers examinations are second to none （ A）作为焦虑的制造者，考试是第二位的。 （ B）与其他的焦虑来源比较，考试位居第二。 （ C）在引起焦虑的因素中，考试位居第一。 （ D）在引起焦虑的因素中考
42、试起的作用不比其他因素少。 57 Of course Im not making anywhere near as much money as I did when I was employed full time （ A）当然，我在别的地方赚的钱比不上我做全职工作的时候。 （ B）当然，我现在赚的钱远远比不上我做全职工作时 候赚得多。 （ C）当然，我现在赚的钱和我做全职工作时赚的钱一样多。 （ D）当然。我在别的地方赚的钱比我做全职工作时赚的钱多。 58 Passengers are requested to note that the new timetable comes into e
43、ffect from May 1,1997 （ A）乘客被要求注意新的时间表在 1997年 5月 1日产生。 （ B）需要乘客们注意的是，新的时间表在 1997年 5月 1日开始生效。 （ C）乘客被要求制定在 1997年 5月 1日开始生效的新的时 间表。 （ D）需要乘客们注意的是， 1997年 5月 1日制定的新的时间表将开始生效。 59 The person I met on the elevator was none other than the one I wanted to find （ A）我在电梯里遇见的那个人正是我要找的人。 （ B）我在电梯里遇见了一个人，他不是我要找的人
44、。 （ C）我在电梯里遇见的那个人不如我要找的那个人。 （ D）我在电梯里遇见的那个人与我要找的人相比，相差很远。 60 To the west and off the European Continent(欧洲大陆 ), there are several thousands of islands on the Continent Shelf. They are generally called Great Britain. For the conveniences sake, it is often shortened to Britain. Still to the west of Gr
45、eat Britain is the second largest island known as Ireland. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland(UK)is made up of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and a number of smaller islands around them. The total area of the country is some 240 000 square kilo meters with a population of abo
46、ut 56 million. 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 according to the following information. 61 This part is to lest your ability to do practical writing You are requd to write a Messag
47、e according to the following instruction given in Cinese Remember to write the message in no less than 60 words on the Composition/Translalion Sheet 校学生会号召大家周六中午 12： 00在主楼前面给贫困地区的孩子捐献棉衣，但李明有事 情外出，请你以李明的名义，给其同宿舍同学写一份留言，留言包括以下内容： 1留言人：李明 2留言内容：捐献棉衣、捐献活动组织者、捐助对象、捐助时间、捐助地点、捐助；不要迟到 3留言对象：宿舍同学 4留言原因：有事情外出
48、 Words for reference： The Student Union 学生会 donate 捐献 rural areas 农村地 区 Main Building 主楼 dormitory 宿舍 Message Message Leaver： _ Message： _ Message for： _ Message leaving reason： _ 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 286答案与解析 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 question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 1 【听力原文】 How do I look in this
