1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 344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） I am gifted. （ B） Im glad you like it. （ C） No, thanks. （ D） You are friendly to me. 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 reco
3、rded 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） She is a shop assistant. （ B） She is a teacher. （ C） She is a nurse. （ D） She is a librarian. Section C Directions: In
4、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 rea
5、ding is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 3 This book is designed for advanced learners of English as a second language who need to【 11】 improving their reading speed and understanding where lessons are taught in English and where, perhaps, they must compete with students wh
6、ose【 12】 is English. It has been our【 13】 hat even advanced learners of English are【 14】 to be slow readers.【 15】 , the emphasis of the book is on reading speed, not on vocabulary development. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each
7、 one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 8 Jack is not much of a football player, but when it _ maths, hes among the top three in our class. （ A） points to （ B） refers to （ C） responds to （ D） comes to 9 There was so much noise that the speake
8、r couldnt make himself _. （ A） hearing （ B） to hear （ C） being heard （ D） heard 10 If you _ your children well, you will be proud of them. （ A） catch up （ B） bring up （ C） feed up （ D） grow up 11 There are few places in this country _ wheat cant grow well. （ A） where （ B） which （ C） when （ D） if 12
9、How did all these_? （ A） come out （ B） come up （ C） come across （ D） come about 13 Weather _, well have an outing tomorrow. （ A） permits （ B） permitted （ C） permitting （ D） permit 14 I planned to buy a new dictionary to _ the tom one. （ A） hurt （ B） earn （ C） fetch （ D） replace 15 _the children to b
10、ed, she began to correct the students exercises. （ A） Sending （ B） Being sent （ C） Sent （ D） Having sent 16 Its necessary that the problem _in some way or other. （ A） is settled （ B） was settled （ C） be settled （ D） has been settled 17 While _ in London, the young engineer picked up some English. （
11、A） staying （ B） stay （ C） stayed （ D） to stay 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 Many college graduates want to get a (well-pay) _ position in a big firm. 19 The key to establishing a
12、 (last)_ friendship is to think of others. 20 They are giving two (perform) _ a day this week. 21 The general manager has promised a salary increase of 10% for some (employ)_ this year. 22 Weight-training is a healthy (act) _. 23 I didnt see you yesterday, if you (come) _, I would have told you the
13、news. 24 Luckily enough, we have finished (write) _ the composition in a quarter of an hour. 25 She is well-known for her excellent (achieve) _ in her career. 26 All visitors to the lab (expect) _to take off their shoes before they enter. 27 The (manage) _ said that their company wouldnt be responsi
14、ble for the loss of the goods. 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. 28 Robots dont look like an
15、ything we see in the movies. They dont have even a head. Instead, they are equipped with only a mechanical arm and a metal hand. With that hand, robots can perform many different tasks. Unlike people, robots dont take lunch breaks, sick leaves or any vacation(假期 ). A robot can work 24 hours a day in
16、 unpleasant surroundings(环境 ), and never goes on strike. In short, it can do the dirty and dangerous work that humans wont or cant do. But robots cant think for themselves. They can only respond to things and ways that have been programmed(编程序 ) by human, and they cant feel emotions. After all, a ro
17、bot is a computer-con- trolled instrument(工具，手段 ) to accomplish the task humans set for it. 28 The best title for this passage is _. （ A） Humans （ B） Robots （ C） Computer （ D） Metal Hand 29 According to the passage, humans _. （ A） can control the robots by program （ B） can work a day in unpleasant s
18、urroundings （ C） has a mechanical arm and a metal hand （ D） didnt have a head 30 Which of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） Robots can think for themselves. （ B） Robots cant work 24 hours a day in dangerous places. （ C） All robots have a head and a hand. （ D） Robots cant feel emotions. 31 What
19、can robots do in unpleasant surroundings? （ A） They can take the lunch breaks. （ B） They can have the vocation. （ C） They can work 24 hours a day. （ D） They can go on strike. 32 Robots can perform many different tasks by _. （ A） hand （ B） arm （ C） foot （ D） head Task 2 Directions: This task is the s
20、ame as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 33 From the beginning rivers have played an important part in the life of man. Primitive man used rivers as a means of travel. In ancient times, man settled near rivers or on river banks and built up large empires an
21、d civilizations. Rome today still st 33 Rivers have been important to man _. （ A） since the last century （ B） for a very long time （ C） since a few years ago （ D） since a few hundred years ago 34 In ancient times empires and civilizations grew up near _. （ A） nature （ B） dams （ C） rivers （ D） buildi
22、ngs 35 A heavily populated agricultural area is one where _. （ A） there are more factories than farms （ B） only a few farmers live （ C） too many farmers live close to one another （ D） people suffer and starve 36 In heavily populated agricultural areas, _ when crops fail. （ A） everybody takes to wate
23、r sports （ B） the people starve （ C） a shortage of water will help （ D） more energy will be used 37 Energy is obtained from rivers by _. （ A） building bridges across them （ B） building dams across them （ C） driving generators into them （ D） channelling them into homes and factories Task 3 Directions
24、: 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 Saks, 611 Fifth Ave. (Midtown East/Murray Hill), near 50th St. , 212-753-4000 Hours Mon-W
25、ed, 10am-7pro; Thu. 10am-8pro; Fri-Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, noon-6pro. Subway Stops B, D, F, V to 47th-50th Sts. -Rockefeller Ctr.; E to Fifth Ave. -53rd St. Womens Clothing Youll find all major American designers and plenty of Europeans. The 5th floor has more fashionable, less expensive collections fro
26、m designers like Shoshanna and Theory; dresses are mostly under $250. Mens Clothing Youll find everything from up-to-date stuff to Ralph Lauren, Zegna, and the most extensive Armani Collezioni selection in the country. Stylish things are high-end and expensive; the seventh floors younger, casual sty
27、les are more affordable. Baby and Kids Clothes The salespeople are surprisingly patient at this classic department store, where kids clothes come from major designers like Ralph Lauren and Royal Baby. Weddings Saks makes it easy for your flower girl to look her best while doing her job, although the
28、y only offer one brand, Us Angels. Luckily, there are many different styles to choose from. Make an appointment to place an order, and the dresses arrive in three to four weeks. The name of this department store is (46) . The open time on Fridays and Saturdays is from (47) . Womens dresses on the 5t
29、h floor are mostly sold with price (48) . You can place an order for wedding dresses and they will arrive in (49) weeks. The department store sells womens and mens clothing, wedding dresses as well as (50) Clothes. Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are requir
30、ed 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. 43 A conference agenda B the daily agenda of a conference C arrange a meeting D hold a meeting E postpone a meeting F preside a meeting G
31、 break off a meeting H organize a meeting I preparatory meeting J emergency meeting K joint conference L private session M general session N special session O group meeting P round-table meeting Q academic conference R official meeting S informal meeting T summit meeting 43 ( )联合会议 ( )紧急会议 44 ( )圆桌会
32、议 ( )筹备会议 45 ( )正式会议 ( )安排会议 46 ( )会议议程 ( )特别会议 47 ( )首脑会议 ( )秘密会议 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. 48 March 15, 1997 Dear Sirs: We enclose our new catalogue and price list.
33、 The revised prices will apply from I April 1997. You will see that there have been a number of changes in our product range. A number of improved models have been introduced. Our range of washing machines has been completely revamped (改变 ). Many popular lines, however, have been retained unchanged.
34、 You will be aware that inflation (通货膨胀 ) is affecting industry as a whole. We have been affected like everyone else and some price increases have been unavoidable. We have not, however, increased our prices across the board. In many cases, there is a small price increase, but in others, none at all
35、. We can assure you that the quality of our consumer durables has been maintained at a high standard and that our service will continue to be first class. We look forward to receiving your orders. Yours faithfully, John Smith Manager 48 When will the new price take effect? On _. 49 What has been int
36、roduced into the company in the product range? A number of _. 50 What have been kept unchanged though there are a number of changes? 51 Why did the company have to raise the prices? Because of _. 52 Whats the purpose of the letter? To inform the customer of _. 53 It is self-evident that the educatio
37、n of the young is vital to the future of a country. （ A）很明显，青年人的教育对一个国家的未来是至关重要的。 （ B）不言而喻，青年人的教育对一个国家的未来是至关重要的。 （ C）很自信的是，教育青年人是国家未来的事。 （ D）很明显，青年人的教育是国家的未来。 54 I went to a department store soon after arriving in Japan and was shocked at the price of fruit. （ A）我到达日本后不久，去了一家百货商店，其水果的价格使我感到震惊。 （ B）逛
38、了百货商店后不久我即来到日本，我被水果的价格震惊了。 （ C）当到达日本后，我立即去了一家百货商店，我被水果的价格震惊了。 （ D）我去了百货商店不久，我到达日本，对当地的水果价格感到震惊。 55 To live remains an art which everyone must learn, and which no one can teach. （ A）生活是一种每个人必须学会没有人教的艺术。 （ B）生活保持一种每个人必须学会没有人教的艺术。 （ C）生活仍然是人人必须学会而没有人教你的一种艺术。 （ D）居住是一种艺术，每个人必须学，但没有人教。 56 The doctor, not
39、 wishing to alarm her, did not tell her how serious her condition was. （ A）这位医生不顾她的警告，没有 认真地告诉她的实况。 （ B）这位医生不希望她惊慌，没有把她的严重病情告诉她。 （ C）为了不让她惊慌，这位医生没有把她的严重病情告诉她。 （ D）为了不让她惊慌，这位医生没有认真地告诉她实况。 57 To protect you and your fellow passengers, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is required by law
40、 to inspect all your baggage. As part of this process, some bags are opened and inspected. Your bag was among those selected for inspection. During the inspection, your bag and its contents may have been searched for items not allowed by law. After the inspection, the contents were returned to your
41、bag. Nothing was lost. 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. 58 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to wr
42、ite a note to transmit a telephone message according to the information given below. 南京大学的白云教授刚才来电话找 Susan, 说明天上午 9点钟来找她商量要事。请 Susan在办公室等他。如果 Susan认为时间不便，请给白教授回个电话。 Susan不在。你根据提供的信息给她写一张留言条。 Words For References: 要事 (something important) 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 344答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is
43、 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 answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 1 【听力原文】 Kate, th
44、anks for your gift. 1 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题考查对日常生活中客套用语的回答。题目意思为 “谢谢你的礼物，凯特。 ”对这类表示感谢的语句的回答一般是 “Im glad you like it.”所以选项 B为正确答案。 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 ques
45、tion. 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： Could you show me the blue T-shirt， please? W： What size do you want? Q： What does the woman probably do? 2 【正确答案】 A 【试题解
46、析】 本题考查人物身份。首先要确定对话发生的地点，根据关键词 blue T-shirt(蓝色 T恤 )和 size(尺寸 )可知男士正在购买衣服，然后根据男士的要求 “请让我看看那件蓝色 T恤，好吗 ?”以及女士的回答 “你想要什么尺寸的 ?”可进一步推断出女士为商店的售货员。故正确答案为选项 A。 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
47、 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 【听力原文】 This book is designed for advanced learners of E
48、nglish as a second language who need to practice improving their reading speed and understanding where lessons are taught in English and where, perhaps, they must compete with students whose native language is English. It has been our experiment that even advanced learners of English are likely to be slow readers. Therefore, the emphasis of the book is on reading speed, not on vocabulary development. 3 【正确答案】 practice 4 【正确答案】 native l
