1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 331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, its not nice. （ B） I dont like it. （ C） Thank you. （ D） How nice? 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） On the street. （ B） In a hotel. （ C） At home. （ D） In a car. （ A） Making the room colorful. （ B） Painting the room green. （ C） Choosin
4、g what the man likes. （ D） Keeping the room as quiet as possible. （ A） He was a quiet person in the past. （ B） He plays football quite well. （ C） He seldom goes to the football match now. （ D） He likes the football match very much. （ A） Jane does not like dancing. （ B） Jane is not available. （ C） Ja
5、nes leaving the day after tomorrow. （ D） Jane will go to the dance on her own. （ A） At a post office. （ B） At a supermarket. （ C） At a bank. （ D） In a restaurant. Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The passage has some words or phrases missing. The passage
6、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. 7 There are some kinds of prisons in the worl
7、d in which prisoners are treated very cruel. However, there is a prison in Iceland which allows its【 11】 to go out without any【 12】 to work every day. They work on the farms near the prison during the day, and come back to have their【 13】 and to sleep every evening. Before they are allowed to go out
8、 like this, they have to【 14】 to come back in the evening. If they do not do this, they are not【 15】 . 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 choices marked A , B, C,
9、 and D. 12 The small crowded house _ my grandfather used to live has been replaced by a new one. （ A） in there （ B） which （ C） in that （ D） where 13 Most students _ to the Summer Camp were good students. （ A） inviting （ B） invite （ C） to invite （ D） invited 14 _ he has to stay here. （ A） No matter h
10、e likes it （ B） However he likes it （ C） Whether he likes it or not （ D） Until he likes it 15 I cant speak English, _ write it. （ A） and I cant （ B） or can I （ C） nor can I （ D） or cant I 16 I _ you any more, because its highly confidential. （ A） dare not to tell （ B） dare not tell （ C） dont dare te
11、lled （ D） dare not telling 17 If you had told me about your difficulty, I _ able to help you. （ A） will have been （ B） would have been （ C） will be （ D） would be 18 The master is trying to search _ to the problem of environment. （ A） a reaction （ B） an answer （ C） a reply （ D） a solution 19 _ was to
12、 return to school. （ A） That really interested him （ B） What really interested him （ C） Which really interested him （ D） That interested him really 20 The general manager sat there, _ to the report from each department. （ A） to listen （ B） listen （ C） being listened （ D） listening 21 It was once a d
13、ifficult time, but in the end everything_all right. （ A） turned out （ B） put up （ C） carried away （ D） gave in 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. 22 He employs 30 (employ)_ in his compan
14、y. 23 Trying to make himself (hear) _ , he shouted at the top of his voice. 24 The novel (translate) _ into English by a novelist hast year. 25 The teacher told us that light (travel) _ faster than sound. 26 Frost occurs on low ground (frequent) _ than in hills nearby. 27 You dont need to describe h
15、er; I (meet) _ her several times. 28 The mountain is (cover) _ with thick snow all year round, so it attracts many tourists there. 29 He was tall enough (see)_over the heads of other people. 30 Weve only got one day in Paris, so wed better (make)_ the best use of the time. 31 Yesterday I ( receive)
16、_ an email from one of our suppliers about the order. 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. You should make the correct choice. 32 I
17、n the United States, the fall holiday season begins on Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November. Originally (最初 ) a day of thanks for good harvests, it is celebrated with a big dinner, and turkey (火鸡 ) is the traditional main course. Christmas 32 When does the fall holiday season begin in t
18、he United States? （ A） At Christmas. （ B） On New Years Eve. （ C） On Thanksgiving Day. （ D） On Easter Sunday. 33 What do people do on Thanksgiving Day according to the passage? （ A） Grateful for good harvests. （ B） Celebrate it with a big party. （ C） Eat turkeys. （ D） Give each other gifts. 34 Why do
19、 children in the United States look forward to Christmas? （ A） Because they can eat turkeys. （ B） Because they can wear new clothes. （ C） Because they have a good holiday. （ D） Because they can receive gifts and send cards. 35 New Years Eve means the end of the old year, the beginning of the new, an
20、d _. （ A） the coming of spring （ B） the end of the holiday season （ C） the beginning of giving big parties （ D） the time for women to buy their new clothes 36 On Easter Sunday, many American people will _. （ A） visit friends （ B） go to church （ C） have dinner parties （ D） send cards to each other Ta
21、sk 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 37 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“,
22、and the second comes 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
23、 fact, it has be- come 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
24、 song of some years ago 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
25、 they ever find time to do anything else! 37 The British policeman has _ nicknames mentioned in the passage. （ A） several （ B） two （ C） three （ D） many 38 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）
26、 is still used as much as “bobby“ 39 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）
27、the British policemen tell the time to the visitors 40 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
28、friendly and helpful 41 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
29、 day （ D） the British 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. 42 FAQ about the S
30、ITES 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 internship requires at
31、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. Who may apply?
32、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 during my internship?
33、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 interests and the nee
34、ds 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: The following i
35、s 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. 47 A-Handle With Care B-Admission By Ticket Only C-Camera Forbidden D-Children Not Adm
36、itted E-Keep Right F-Keep Right G-Information Desk H-No Admittance I-Night-Service Window J-Stand Clear Of The High-volt Electricity K-The Sales Section Stops Here L-On Sale Or Return M-Garment Design Center N-Please Dont Touch The Exhibits O-Parking Place 47 ( )凭票入内 ( )请勿触摸展品 48 ( )儿童谢绝入场 ( )问讯台 49
37、 ( )夜间服务窗 ( )顾客止步 50 ( )包退包换 ( )禁止入内 51 ( )小心轻放 ( )请勿靠近高压电线 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. 52 May 17, 2007 Dear Sirs: We understand from our trade contacts that your compa
38、ny has reestablished itself in Beirut and is once again trading successfully in your region. We would like to extend our congratulations and offer our very best wishes for your continued success. Before the war in Lebanon, our companies were involved in a large volume of trade in our textiles. We se
39、e from our records that you were among our best ten customers. We very much hope that we can resume our mutually beneficial relationship now that peace has returned to Lebanon. Since we last traded, our lines have changed beyond recognition. While they reflect current European taste in fabrics, some
40、 of our de- signs are specifically targeted at the Middle Eastern market. As an initial step, I enclose our illustrated catalogue for your perusal(精读 ). Should you wish to receive samples for closer inspection, we will be very happy to forward them. We took forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfu
41、lly, Williams Smith Manager 52 How does the writer know the company in Beirut? 53 How about the business of tile company in Beirut? It has reestablished and _. 54 What business did they do before the war in Lebanon? They traded _. 55 What has happened to the lines in the writers company since they l
42、ast traded? The lines have _. 56 What do the new lines specifically aim at? The _. 57 There were not many people as it was early summer， So she Was able to find somewhere to Sit down in one of the shelters that face the sea. （ A）因为是初夏，海边人不多，因此她得以在一座面向大海的小亭子里找了个地方坐下。 （ B）不像初夏那样时海边人不多，所以她得以在一座面向大海的小亭子
43、里找了个地方坐下。 （ C）不像初夏时那样人不多，她找了个小亭子，面向大海坐下。 （ D）就像初夏那样，海边人不多，她找了个小亭子，面对大海坐下。 58 What they have in common is that they have a high object in life （ A）他们的共同点是他们在生活中都有很高贵的物品。 （ B）他们的共同之处是他们的生活目标很高。 （ C）他们的共同之处在于他们有一个很高的生活期望值。 （ D）他们共同拥有的是生活中置于很高地位的东西。 59 If you are buying a car， you may pay for it ont of
44、savings （ A）假使你正在买一辆汽车，你也许会 透支购买。 （ B）如果你要买一辆汽车，你可以用自己的储蓄存款支付。 （ C）假定你打算买一辆汽车，你得花掉你的全部存款。 （ D）假如你买一辆汽车，你需要用你剩余的钱支付。 60 Not only I but also Jane and Mary are tired of having one meeting after another. （ A）我、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，不仅我厌倦，珍妮和玛丽也都厌烦。 （ C）除我之外，珍妮和玛丽先后参 加了两次会议，觉得很劳累。 （ D
45、）不仅我，还有珍妮和玛丽有开不完的会，搞得筋疲力尽。 61 For your safety while on attraction (游乐场 ), please keep your hands, arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times. For the comfort of all our guests, smoking is not allowed in all waiting areas, stores, dining areas, rest rooms and locations designs for parade (游行 ) and
46、 stage show (舞台表演 ) viewing. 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. 62 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required
47、 to write a Letter of Complaint according to the information given in Chinese below. 说明：请以顾客刘晓的名义给南京某面货商店写一封投诉信。 事情：刘晓于 5月 28日在南京某百货商购买了一台电视 ，但用了不到两个星期，发现电视坏了，他打电话去商店服务中心，得到的答复是商店会尽快上门修理，但是一个星期过去了，至今无人上门修于理。刘晓要求商店道歉并退货。 写信时间： 6月 25日 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 331答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to t
48、est 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 answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 1 【听力原文】 What a nice s
49、kirt! 1 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 What a nice skirt!这是一个感叹句，称赞对方的裙子漂亮，恰当的回答应是 C， “谢谢你 ”。 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 questio
