1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 373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） About 50 pages. （ B） It is very long. （ C） About 2 hours. （ D） It is 2 hours. （ A） Three-thirty. （ B） By gate 12. （ C） A moment ago. （ D） At the Bus Station. （ A） Yes, Ill go with you. （ B） No, I dont like it. （ C） Its my pleasure. （ D） What about g
3、oing to the beach? （ A） No problem. （ B） What is it? （ C） Sorry, I dont know. （ D） Yes, I could. （ A） How much do you plan to save? （ B） What would you like to know? （ C） You have the right. （ D） You are welcome. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogue
4、s. 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） Skating. （ B） Boating and swimming. （ C） S
5、wimming. （ D） Boating and skating. 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
6、of numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 7 Strange things happen to time when you travel, because the earth is (11) into twenty-four time zones (时区 ), one hour separate. You can have days with more or (12) than twe
7、nty-four hours, and weeks with more or fewer than seven days. If you make a ( 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, and D. 12 Most of the ar
8、tists to the dinner party were from South Africa. （ A） to invite （ B） being invited （ C） invited （ D） had been invited 13 What is the _ time of the flight? （ A） department （ B） dependence （ C） departure （ D） depression 14 People wont go out after dark because they are afraid of_ （ A） attacking （ B）
9、being attacked （ C） having been attacked （ D） attacked 15 Little _ the details of this case, so I cannot tell you more. （ A） I ever know （ B） of I know （ C） I knew （ D） do I know 16 Those _ as committee members will attend the meeting. （ A） being elected （ B） electing （ C） elected （ D） be elected 17
10、 The meeting is postponed until next week, _ we wont be so busy. （ A） since （ B） when （ C） while （ D） that 18 From then on we _ our heads and became our own masters. （ A） rose （ B） aroused （ C） arose （ D） raised 19 It is the fifth time you _ late this week. （ A） be （ B） have been （ C） will be （ D） a
11、re 20 The flower needs_. （ A） to water （ B） watered （ C） watering （ D） being watered 21 We were talking about the American tourist _ we met during our trip to the Great Wall. （ A） what （ B） which （ C） whose （ D） whom Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in e
12、ach bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 22 George was very (help) _, we could not do the job without him. 23 There are more students in our university than in theirs, but our campus is much (small)_. 24 People (live) _ comfortably in the towns hardly feel the pleasure of li
13、ving in the country. 25 I was very angry yesterday. When I was having a nice dream, I _ (shake) awake by my mother. 26 China has (large)_population in the world. 27 Damages were (assess) _ at 50 pounds. 28 Of the two boys, Adam is the (old)_ one. 29 To my great surprise, many a student (agree)_with
14、me on this topic. 30 She is well-known for her excellent (achieve) _ in her career. 31 If you decide on the more expensive model, you can bring this one back and pay the (different) _ Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered
15、 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 31 When you speak on the telephone, you cannot use your facial (面部的 ) expression, eye contact and gestures to help communicate your message. Your voice must do the job. A goo
16、d voice is pleasant to listen to because it communicates a positive message. Keep in mind the following qualities of a good voice: Speak in a voice neither too loud nor too soft. Speak louder when giving important information. Speak slowly enough so that the listener has a chance to understand your
17、message without your having to repeat it. Keep in mind that as you speak the other person may be taking notes. Pronunciatior. is the correct way to say a word. To avoid mispronouncing (读错音 ) words, you may wish to check the pronunciation of unfamiliar words in the dictionary before you use them. Peo
18、ple with an accent unlike yours may not understand your pronunciation of some words. You also may not understand the pronunciation of some of their words. In these cases, careful pronunciation is very important for effective communication. You may need to repeat or spell words that are unusual or ea
19、sy to be misunderstood. 32 When speaking on the phone, the essential factor for successful communication is your （ A） voice （ B） gesture （ C） eye contact （ D） facial expression 33 To give important information, a person speaking on the phone should_. （ A） keep a pleasant manner （ B） use familiar wor
20、ds （ C） lower the voice （ D） speak louder 34 The speaker is advised to speak slowly in order to help the listener to_. （ A） remember some words （ B） repeat the information （ C） check the message （ D） take some notes 35 To avoid mispronouncing unfamiliar words, you are advised to_. （ A） check them in
21、 a dictionary （ B） pronounce them loudly （ C） use other words instead （ D） ask others for help 36 Speakers sometimes need to spell some words to help listeners to understand_. （ A） long sentences （ B） unusual words （ C） difficult questions （ D） important expressions Task 2 Directions: This task is t
22、he same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 37 Letter 1 Dear Ann, Im going to give a dinner party next month. I want my guests to enjoy themselves and to feel comfortable. Whats the secret of giving a successful party? Mary Letter 2 Dear Mary, Cook somethi
23、ng that would let you spend time with your guests. If a guest offers to help you in the kitchen, accept the offer. It often makes people feel more comfortable when they can help. Before serving dinner, while your guests make small talks in the living room, offer them drinks. Some guests may like win
24、e, but make sure to provide soft drinks for people who dont. At the dinner table, let your guests serve themselves. Offer them a second serving after they finish, but dont ask more than once. Most guests will take more if they want. Perhaps the most important rule of all is to be natural. Treat your
25、 guests as you want them to treat you when youre in their home that is, act naturally toward them, and dont try too hard to be polite. Have a good time in a pleasant atmosphere. Ann 37 From the first letter we learn that Mary _. （ A） is asking for advice on giving a dinner party （ B） knows the secre
26、t of giving a pleasant party （ C） is going to attend a dinner party （ D） has successfully held a party 38 Anns first piece of advice is that Mary should_. （ A） get the food ready before the guests arrive （ B） keep the guests away from the kitchen （ C） spend some time with the guests （ D） accept the
27、guests offer to help 39 Ann suggests that Mary offer drinks_. （ A） while the guests are having small talks （ B） when all the guests have arrived （ C） after the guests finish small talks （ D） after the dinner comes to an end 40 When having dinner, the guests are expected to_. （ A） eat their food slow
28、ly （ B） help the host serve food （ C） serve each other at the table （ D） help themselves to more food 41 The most important rule for Mary to follow in treating her guests is to_. （ A） be as polite as she can （ B） let them feel at home （ C） prepare delicious food （ D） create a formal atmosphere Task
29、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 When someone is sick at home, the mother usually makes the first diagnosis(诊断
30、 ). So we do everything we can to give her all the information she needs. Take Columbia One Source. Its our monthly magazine which outlines practical ways to live a healthier life. Then theres our website on the Internet that provides doctors advice and other health care information. Of course, if y
31、ou ever need more than just information, Columbia One Source offers our patients the special knowledge of the nations largest network of homecare services, hospitals and outpatient surgery(门诊手术 ) centers. Our goal is to provide a series of services possible. For more information, see our site on the
32、 Web or call 1-800-Columbia for a doctors treatment or to get your free copy of Columbia One Source. Columbia One Source Services offered by Columbia One Source: 1. Information on【 46】 to live a healthier life. 2. Doctors advice and other【 47】 . 3. Special knowledge of the nations【 48】 of homecare s
33、ervices. Ways to get more information from Columbia One Source: 1. See the site on【 49】 . 2. Call 1-800-Columbia for a doctors treatment. 3. Get a【 50】 of Columbia One Source. Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to thos
34、e given in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 47 A Sold B For sale C All sold out today D Bargain sale E Not for sale F Be ware of picking pockets G Closed H House to let I Emergency exit J Prevent fire K Lavatory L Closed
35、 to all vehicles M Keep right N No right turn O No parking P No crossing for pedestrians Q One way (only) 51. ( )今日售完 ( )谨防扒手 52. ( )紧急出口 ( )非卖品 53. ( )禁止右转 ( )严禁烟火 54. ( )禁止通车 ( )靠右行驶 55. ( )行人不得穿越 ( )大减价，特价 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give br
36、ief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 52 REQUESTING PERMISSION TO ESTABLISH A NEW POSITION To: Elisabeth Taylor From: Ma Liping Subject: Establishing an Employee Services Department Date: February 17, 2003 Dear Elisabeth, When I talked with you last week, you agreed wi
37、th my suggestion to create a new Employee Services Department in the Personnel Division, and you asked me for my recommendation (推荐 ) of an individual in the company who might fill this position. After careful study and observation, I have come to the conclusion that Peng Tielin, now supervisor of r
38、ecruitment and placement, could handle this position very capably. Peng Tielin has been a member of the Personnel staff for five years and has served in various capacities. In each position he showed imagination, enthusiasm and energy. He is well liked by his co-workers, and I am confident he would
39、have everyones support in this new assignment. Amy Li, now assistant supervisor of recruitment and placement, would fill Peng Tielins present position. Attached is a revised job description for Peng Tielin, which incorporates (包括 ) the suggestion you made when we met. 52 What new department was crea
40、ted in the Personnel Division? _ . 53 Who was recommended to fill this position? _ . 54 What kind of person was Peng Tielin? He is a man of imagination, _ and energy. 55 Who would replace Peng Tielins present position? _ . 56 What is attached to this letter? _ for Peng Tielin. 57 Do not install the
41、equipment in a location which is exposed to direct rays of the sun. （ A）不要将此设备安 装在阳光直接照射的地方。 （ B）在太阳光能够直接到达的地方，不能安装该设备。 （ C）不要将此设备暴露在紫外线直射的地方。 （ D）在紫外线直射的地方，不要贮存该设备。 58 Scientists have been trying to come up with biological explanations for the difference between boys and girls. （ A）科学家们已经努力提出用生物学来解
42、释男孩与女孩间的这种并异。 （ B）科学家们已经试图把男生与女生之间 的差异用生物来解释。 （ C）科学们一直试图从生物学的角度来解释男孩和女孩间的差异。 （ D）科学家们已经试图提出男孩和女孩生理上的差异。 59 At all events， do not make any mention of it to others （ A）无论如何，你不要向别人提及此事。 （ B）所有事件你都不要向别人提及。 （ C）任何情况下，你都不要向别人提及它。 （ D）无论如何，你都不要向别人提任何事。 60 Department stores play slower music during the fiv
43、e weekdays to encourage shopping. （ A）百货商店在五天工作日播放慢节奏的音乐来鼓励消费。 （ B）百货商店在五天工作日玩慢节奏的音乐来鼓励消费。 （ C）百货商店在五天工作日没有播放慢节奏的音乐却能控制消费。 （ D）百货商店在五天工作日播放音乐来消费。 61 When you cut yourself, you bleed; you may even bleed to death if nothing is done to stop your bleeding, for your body cannot live without blood. The bl
44、ood is carded in your arteries(动脉 ) and veins(静脉 ). Until doctors knew how blood moves round in the body, they could not tell accurately the different parts of the body function. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to
45、 write an letter or composition according to the following information. 62 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 373答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test
46、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】 How long will the
47、 play last? 1 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 该题考查考生的判断能力，考点是对信息的理解并进行推理判 断。句中询问具体时间长短，关键词为 how long(多久 )。 A 项是指页数； B 项是指时间很长； D 项是指几点。 3项均与问题不符。只有 C 项的答案是时间的长短，符合题意。 2 【听力原文】 Can you tell me when the next bus for London leaves? 2 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 该题考查对话中的信息，考点是判断具体的时间，关键词为when。 B 项和 D 项都是指地点； C 项是指时间的长短。 3项均与问题不符。只
48、有A 项答案是具体时间，符合题意。 3 【听力原文】 I dont feel like going to the cinema. Any other ideas? 3 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 该题考查习惯用法，考点是应答问题，关键词为 any other ideas，表示询问。这个问题的应对答话应该是表示建议的句子。 A 、 B 、 C 项都不是表示建议的。所以只有 D 的回答符合题意，意为：去海滩怎么样 ? 4 【听力原文】 Could you help me with the luggage, please? 4 【正 确答案】 A 【试题解析】 该题考查习惯用法，考点是应答问题的恰当性与合理性。英语对话中常用 could you ， may I 表达一种请求的意义。这里是说话人希望对方帮他拿行李。因此答案为 A 项，意为：没问题。 5 【听力原文】 May I have some information about opening an account here? 5 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 该题考查对表示请求的疑问句的理解，考点是 may I 表示客气的请求。英语对话中常用 could you 、 may I 表达请求的概念
