1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 324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） No, he wont. （ B） Yes, he does. （ C） Good idea. （ D） It doesnt matter. 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.
3、 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） They had lost their way. （ B） They were told it would rain. （ C） They were caught in the rain. （ D） They had taken an umbrella. Secti
4、on 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 you
5、 hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 3 The word horsepower was first used two hundred years ago. James Watt had made the worlds first【 11】 used steam engine. He had no way of telling people【 12】 how powerful it was, for at that time there were no uni
6、ts for measuring power. Watt decided to【 13】 how much work one【 14】 horse could do in one minute. He called that unit one horsepower. With this unit he could measure the work his steam engine could do. He【 15】 that a horse could lift a 3,300-pound weight 10 feet into the air in one minute. His engin
7、e could lift a 3,300-pound weight 100 feet in one minute. Because his engine did ten times as much work as the horse, Watt called it a ten horsepower engine. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most approp
8、riate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 8 I _ to post the letter that I wrote to my parents, but I was too busy. （ A） remembered （ B） must remember （ C） had remembered （ D） should have remembered 9 He made _ progress that he was praised for it. （ A） so fast （ B） such a great （
9、 C） such many （ D） so much 10 It was Japan _ launched the war against China. （ A） that （ B） when （ C） whom （ D） which 11 _ she had never traveled herself, she received vicarious pleasure from reading about interesting places. （ A） Because （ B） Since （ C） Now that （ D） Although 12 Its already 5 ocloc
10、k now. Dont you think its about time _? （ A） we are going home （ B） we go home （ C） we went home （ D） we can go home 13 We adopted the new methods with a view to _ our efficiency. （ A） raise （ B） raising （ C） rise （ D） rising 14 This is the tallest building that _ in this city. （ A） is ever built （
11、B） was ever built （ C） has ever been built （ D） has ever built 15 The star was named _the scientist who found it. （ A） after （ B） with （ C） by （ D） from 16 Bob takes great pride _ having passed the entrance examination. （ A） at （ B） on （ C） in （ D） with 17 Shell go_ anything her husband says just fo
12、r a quiet and peaceful life. （ A） along with （ B） at （ C） against （ D） along 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. 18 Since you have passed the (drive)_test. you can drive your own car. 19
13、I meant (buy)_an evening paper for my dad but I didnt see anyone selling them. 20 Of all his novels, I like this one (well) _. 21 He brought us a piece of (surprise) _ news. 22 Over forty years (pass) _ since the first bridge was built in the district. 23 They are giving two (perform)_ a day this we
14、ek. 24 Charlie is the (diligent) _ postgraduate I have ever taught. 25 Of the two kinds of ball games, Id prefer basketball _ (well). 26 Hearing the bell ring, the students stopped (joke) _with each other. 27 The survey shows that green food is becoming (popular) _ than traditional food. Task 1 Dire
15、ctions: 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. You should make the correct choice. 28 Walking is the easiest and simplest form of exercise. By putting o
16、ne foot in front of the other, you can start to walk your ways towards a healthier lifestyle. Walking is an easy way to challenge the cardiovascular(心脏血管的 )system while at the same time building muscles. But to achieve these goals, a little more than a gentle walk around the block is required. Walki
17、ng actually bums as many calories as running the same distance if done in the correct manner and at a reasonable pace. Start with a basic program that you can complete three or four times a week. This should include five main steps: 1) A beginning warm-up for about 5 minutes. 2) A little bit faster
18、period of 5 minutes at medium level. 3) A 10-minute“ burning“ at a high level. 4) A 5-minute cool down period at a low level again. 5) A suitable walking pace of around 5 kilometers per hour will bum around 80 calories in 30 minutes. 28 According to the passage, walking is a simple way to _. （ A） lo
19、se weight （ B） cure blood diseases （ C） avoid heart attacks （ D） strengthen heart functions 29 Compared with running the same distance, walking in the recommended way burns _. （ A） fewer calories （ B） more calories （ C） a fixed number of calories （ D） the same number of calories 30 In order to benef
20、it from walking, we should _. （ A） take it as a planned exercise （ B） move as gently as possible （ C） do it in a quiet place （ D） go as fast as possible 31 In the first 5 minutes of walking, you should walk _. （ A） slowly （ B） quickly （ C） at top speed （ D） at medium pace 32 Which of the following i
21、s TRUE about the suggested walking program _. （ A） effective walking lies in the gradual increase of speed （ B） the same pace should be kept throughout the walking （ C） one should not stop suddenly while walking fast （ D） one should change ones walking pattern every 5 minutes Task 2 Directions: This
22、 task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 33 The British policeman has several nicknames(绰号 ), but the most frequently used are “copper“ and “bobby“. The first name comes from the verb “cop“ meaning “to take“ or “capture“, and the second comes
23、from the first name of Sir Robert Peel, a 19th century politician(政治家 ), who was the founder of the police force. An early nickname for the policeman was “peeler“, but this name has died out. Visitors to England seem, nearly always, to be very impressed by the English police. In fact, it has be- com
24、e a joke that the visitors to Britain, when asked for his views of the country, will always say, at some point or other, “I think your policemen are wonderful“. Well, the British bobby may not always be wonderful but he is usually a friendly and helpful character. A musical-hall song of some years a
25、go was called, “If you want to know the time, ask a policeman“. Nowadays, most people own watches but they still seem to find plenty of other questions to ask the police- man. In London, the policemen spend so much of their time directing visitors about city that one wonders how they ever find time
26、to do anything else! 33 The British policeman has _ nicknames mentioned in the passage. （ A） several （ B） two （ C） three （ D） many 34 One of the nicknames for the policeman, “peeler“ _. （ A） is most frequently used （ B） has not been frequently used （ C） was Sir Robert Peers （ D） is still used as muc
27、h as “bobby“ 35 The main idea of the second paragraph is that _. （ A） visitors to England think the British policemen are wonderful （ B） the English policemen have become a joke to the visitors （ C） visitors to Britain are very grateful to the policemen for their much help （ D） the British policemen
28、 tell the time to the visitors 36 If you want to know the time, ask a policeman. This means _. （ A） the British policemen like to tell the time to the visitors （ B） most peoples watches dont go well （ C） the British policemen spend a lot of time correctly （ D） the policemen are friendly and helpful
29、37 From the whole passage, we know that _. （ A） the British policemen spend a lot of time directing the visitors to London （ B） the British policemens nickname may not always be wonderful （ C） the British policemen cant find any time to do anything else but help the visitors all day （ D） the British
30、 policemens nicknames have died out 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. 38 SITUATIONS VACANT Administration tra
31、inee, We have a vacancy for a trainee in our head office. Main duties will be office work with some reception and telephone work. Training will be given in the use of a computer. The successful applicant will have college level education in business related subjects and will be able to work with a m
32、inimum of supervision. Typing skills essential. Age range preferably 21-24 . Good working conditions. Please apply in writing, stating age, qualifications, and other relevant information to: Administration Manager, STARTEX OIL. P.O. Box 355, Westport. The vacancy in this company is (46) . Main dutie
33、s include (47) with some reception and telephone work. The successful applicant will have (48) education in business related subjects and will be able to work with a minimum of supervision. It is most possible for applicants, ranging in age from (49) to (50) to be employed. Task 4 Directions: The fo
34、llowing 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. 39 A ad B Apt C Corp D IQ E GMT F WTO G VOA H BBC I CD J UFO K OPEC L UNESCO
35、M info N VIP O pop P ROM Q BC R BS S MA T MBA U PE V radar 51. ( )体育 ( )重要人物 52. ( )不明飞行物 ( )格林尼治标准时间 53. ( )理学士 ( )联合国教科文组织 54. ( )智商 ( )公寓 55. ( )世界贸易组织 ( )工商管理硕士 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 throug
36、h No.60) following them. 44 Although there is no cure for the common cold, doctors believe that vitamins can help prevent them. Many doctors recommend vitamin C to prevent colds, and some doctors suggest that you take large amounts when you begin to get colds symptoms. Yet it is not really known whe
37、ther vitamin C is truly helpful. When you have a cold, you should also try to protect other people. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Put all your used tissues in a paper bag, and throw away the bag yourself so that no one else will have to touch it. Wash all objects
38、that you touch with very hot water before anyone else uses them. 44 What advice do doctors give about vitamin C? Doctors recommend vitamin C to _. 45 When do the doctors suggest you should take large amounts of vitamin C? When you begin to _. 46 What should you also do when you have a cold? Try to _
39、 other people. 47 How can you protect other people when you have a cold? _ with a tissue when you cough or sneeze at least. 48 Is vitamin C really helpful to curing colds? No, it is _. 49 It is quite common that customers dont bargain about prices in that city. （ A）常见的是城市的顾客不会讨价还价。 （ B）那个城市的顾客不会讨价还价
40、，这是常见的。 （ C）顾客不大会弄清楚那个城市的商品价格。 （ D）那个城市的顾客买东西不看价钱，这太普遍了。 50 Once these were solved, the railroad was established as the best means of land transportation. （ A）这些问题一旦得到解决，铁路将成为最佳的陆上运输手段。 （ B）一旦解决了问题，这条铁路将是最好的陆上交通工具。 （ C）问题一次性解决，我们将建设一条最好的铁路用于陆上交通。 （ D）这些问题一旦得到解决，铁路将建成为陆上运输的最好方式。 51 Most of us, from e
41、arliest school days, have been told that daydreaming is a waste of time. （ A）我们大多数人从刚上学时就知道，空想就是浪费时间。 （ B）我们中许多人在学校里很早就知道，白日做梦就是浪费时间。 （ C）我们中绝大多数人在学校早就知道，每天做梦都是浪费时间。 （ D）我们绝大多数早上学的人都知道，上课开小差是浪费时间。 52 He owed his success to luck more than capacity. （ A）他的成功有运气成分，但更有能力因素。 （ B）他把自己的成功归因于运气而不是能力。 （ C）他赢
42、得成功是幸运的，运气大于能力。 （ D）他成功是靠能力而不是运气。 53 A manual worker probably earns more money than a man who does mental labor. For example, a brick-layer can earn more money than his next door neighbor who is a university professor. Yet, white-collar workers still have a higher reputation and social posit 一、 Part
43、 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. 54 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a short article according
44、to the following instructions given in Chinese. 姓名：吴江 出生年月： 1975年 6月 23日 出生地：山西太原 性别：男 学历及工作经历： 1982 1988年幸福小学 1988 1994年太原市第三中学 1994 1999年方正电脑公司 1999 现在山西经济管理学院 特长：英语、电脑 主修专业：商务英语 业余爱好：读书、听流行音乐、旅游、打篮球 应聘岗位：经理助理 Words for reference: 经理助理 assistant manager；小学 primary school；方正电脑公司 Founder Computer Co
45、mpany；经济管理学院 Institute of Economic Management。 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 324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
46、 question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 1 【听力原文】 Will Sam leave for Paris next month? 1 【正确答案】 A Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, th
47、ere 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. 2 【听力原文】 M: I wish we had taken an umbrella. W: Thats my fault. I thought it wouldnt rain today. Q: What happen
48、ed to the two speakers? 2 【正确答案】 C 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 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. 3 【正确答案】 widely 【试题解析】 意为 “广泛地 “，这里是 used的修饰语。 4 【正确答案】 exactly 【试题解析】 意为 “确切地
