1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 374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） Let me have a look at it. （ B） Over there. （ C） No, please help yourself. （ D） I know. 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 re
3、corded 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） At the restaurant. （ B） In a hotel. （ C） In a shop. （ D） In the street. Section C Directions: In this section you wil
4、l 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 c
5、heck your writing. Now the passage will begin. 2 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! First of all, let me thank you for inviting us to such a great Christmas party. We【 B1】_enjoyed the delicious food and excellent wine. Also, the music was perfect, so if I were a better dancer, I would have enjoyed
6、the party twice【 B2】 _.I enjoyed meeting and【 B3】_to you, and sharing the time together. I hope well be able to keep this good relation ship and make【 B4】 _another great one together. Thank you again for the【 B5】 _party. We have had a great time. 3 【 B1】 4 【 B2】 5 【 B3】 6 【 B4】 7 【 B5】 Section A Dir
7、ections: 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. 8 The population in China _ reduced in recent years. （ A） have been （ B） has been （ C） is （ D） are 9 Either
8、of the children _ quite capable of looking after the baby. （ A） are （ B） be （ C） is （ D） have been 10 He admires Mrs. Brown, _ I find strange. （ A） which （ B） who （ C） that （ D） in which 11 You had better go there by train, _. （ A） dont you （ B） wont you （ C） hadnt you （ D） arent you 12 One has to _
9、 an application form if he wants to apply for this job. （ A） take in （ B） fill in （ C） look in （ D） put in 13 This term the students have learned _ last term. （ A） twice as many new words as （ B） as many new words twice as （ C） twice as much new words as （ D） twice as more new words as 14 The noise
10、was caused by a dog_ mouse through the back door. （ A） catching （ B） fighting （ C） following （ D） chasing 15 Joe had many regrets when he _ the years he spent abroad. （ A） looked back on （ B） looked down upon （ C） looked up to （ D） looked out of 16 It is the general manager who makes the _decisions
11、in business. （ A） beginning （ B） finishing （ C） first （ D） final 17 It was once a difficult 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 prop
12、er form of the word given in the brackets. 18 She has a lot of experience of (chair) _ sports meeting. 19 He showed great (wise) _ in what he said and did. 20 If not for my friends help, I (fail) _ to find such a satisfying job. 21 The teacher ordered that all the books (send)_ at once. 22 It is hig
13、h time that you (apply) _ your knowledge to the production. 23 If you wish to see the sunrise, watch the (east) _ sky at dawn. 24 The teacher told the students not (play)_with tire. 25 _ (sell) the house, Mike had a large sum of money at his disposal. 26 The failure of an operation for appendicitis
14、has shaken my (believe) _ in doctors. 27 We are a serious seller and looking forward to (build0_ long and reliable business relations with those serious buyers. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For eac
15、h question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 28 Many people in the world live in big cities, which are often dirty and difficult places to live in. So, some cities will get bigger. They will also get higher, and lower, because people will beg
16、in to live under the ground as well as in tall buildings. Scientists also say that men can begin to live in cities under the sea, when there is not enough space on the land. Of course, these new cities will be very expensive, and difficult to build, but they are not impossible. Already, some countri
17、es are building places to live under the ground so their people can go there if there is a new war. There are underground cities in Switzerland and China, built by the government to help some of the people live after a great war. But will the people change if they live under the ground for a long ti
18、me? For example, some fish go blind if they live in the dark for a long time. People will not go blind, because there will be light underground, but they may change in some way. Scientists say that people who live in cities today are losing their senses of smell, touch and taste. They cant smell the
19、 dirty air, they cant taste the chemicals in their food. These senses are not as strong as before, when people lived in the country and grew their own food. The city has changed that. What will the underground city change us? 28 People will live under the ground because_. （ A） its neither hot nor co
20、ld there （ B） theyll be afraid of the war （ C） there 11 be less space on the ground （ D） theyll make their life comfortable 29 The passage tells us_. （ A） some new cities have been built under tile ground （ B） itll be difficult to build the new cities under the ground （ C） people will spend much mon
21、ey building new cities under the ground （ D） both B and C 30 Some countries try to build some palaces under the ground so that people will be able to live there_. （ A） when summer comes （ B） when a war breaks out （ C） because they think itll be safer for them （ D） when theyre fed up with the life on
22、 the land 31 People will lose some senses under the ground because_. （ A） the world are polluted （ B） its dark there （ C） they cant see the far-away things （ D） they cant grow their own food in the sun 32 In the authors opinion, the cities have changed peoples senses except_. （ A） the sense of smell
23、 （ B） the sense of taste （ C） the sense of sight （ D） both A and B Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 33 One winter afternoon a bear met a fox. The fox was carrying a fish. “What a fine fish!“ said the bear. “How d
24、o you catch it on a winter day? The fox didnt want the bear to know that he really had not caught the fish himself. He said, “Go to the pool a 33 The bear saw the fox was carrying _. （ A） a fish （ B） a bird （ C） a snake （ D） a cat 34 The fox asked the bear to cut a hole in the ice to _. （ A） help th
25、e bear catch more fish （ B） kill the bear in the icy hole （ C） stop the bear from catching any fish （ D） keep the bear from knowing about the fox 35 The bear pulled out his tail when _. （ A） he felt a big fish touching his tail （ B） he felt he could not put up with the cold （ C） he thought he had en
26、ough fish for his supper （ D） he saw the fox run far away from him 36 The bear thought that the way of fishing was _ at first. （ A） funny （ B） surprising （ C） excellent （ D） satisfactory 37 The bear couldnt pull out his tail because _. （ A） he was not strong enough （ B） half of his tail was frozen i
27、n the ice （ C） the fox refused to help him （ D） his tail was too long 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. 37 Ov
28、er a million people visit Hawaii (夏威夷 ) each year because of its beautiful weather and wonderful scenery(景色 ). The Hawaiian islands have very mild temperatures. For example, August, the hottest month, averages 78.4F, while February, the coldest month, averages 71.9 F. In addition, the rainfall in Ha
29、waii is not very heavy because mountains on the north of each island stop incoming storms; for instance, Honolulu averages only 23 inches of rain per year. This beautiful weather helps tourists to enjoy Hawaiis wonderful natural scenery, from mountain waterfalls to fields of flowers and fruits. And
30、Hawaiis beautiful beaches are everywhere-from the lovely Kona coast beaches on the large island of Hawaii to Waikiki Beach on Oahu. Warm sunshine and beautiful beaches-it is not surprising that so many people visit Hawaii each year. Are you going to join us? Dont miss the chance! Hawaii Famous for i
31、ts: 1) (46)_ , and 2) (47)_ Average Temperature: ranging from (48)_ to 78.4 F Annual rainfall in Honolulu: (49)_ . Attractions for tourists: (50)_ and beautiful beaches Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those given
32、 in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 43 A-president B-dean of studies C-professor D-lecturer E-Alma Mater F-alumnus G-student union H-sophomore I-boarder J-postgraduate K-compulsory course L-extracurricular activities M-
33、semester N-credit O-academic record P-school report Q-dissertation R-diploma S-scholarship T-tuition 43 ( )校友 ( )学期 44 ( )必修课 ( )成绩单 45 ( )奖学金 ( )学生会 46 ( )毕业证书 ( )课外活动 47 ( )教授 ( )学费 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 ques
34、tions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 48 Central Park Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife both the human and animal varieties. Call (212) 360-3465 or (212) 360-2726 for events and tours. Central park stretches from 59th to 110th Sts., and from 59th Ave. to Central Park West. Empire Sta
35、te Building This is among the most striking buildings in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation deck on the 86th floor is open to general public, offering a wonderful view. On the second floor youll find the New York Skyride, a simulated helicopter ride. Over Manhattan. 5th Ave. at 34
36、th St., Midtown. (212) 736-3100. Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum Five blocks west of Time Square, this museum has hundreds of air, deck-sea and space exhibits. Walk the flight deck of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier Intrepid, see dozens of old and modem aircrafts and ride the Intrepid Navy Flight S
37、imulator. Pier 86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave. (212) 245-0072. Madison Square Garden If its big, it probably happens at the Garden. Check out sporting events, concerts and much more. Tours are available. 7th Ave, btwn. 31st and 33rd Sts., Midtown. (212) 465-6741. 48 What can you watch in the Central P
38、ark? 49 Which place is good for sightseeing? 50 Which number will connect you to Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum? 51 Which place will a visitor probably go to if he is interested in music? 52 Which city does this text want to guide visitors? 53 No sooner had we reached the office than it began to snow
39、. （ A）我们还没到办公室，它就开始下雪。 （ B）我们还没到办公室，天就开始下雪了。 （ C）我们一到办公室，天就开始下雪了。 （ D）我们一到办 公室，它就下雪了。 54 He didnt feel cold though he was wet to the skin. （ A）他不感到冷，虽然他湿透了。 （ B）虽然他湿透了，但是他并不感到冷。 （ C）他感觉不到寒冷，虽然他皮肤都湿了。 （ D）他浑身湿透了，却并不感到冷。 55 Id rather stay here alone enjoying the stillness. I dont want to go to ally ba
40、ll. （ A）我宁愿独自一人待在这里享受安宁。我 不想去参加任何舞会。 （ B）我宁愿独自一人待在这里不动。我不想去打球。 （ C）我最好独自一人待在这里享受安宁，不去参加任何舞会。 （ D）我最好独自一人待在这里不动，不去打球。 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试起的作用不比其他因素少。 57 Heaven Air(天堂航空 )boasts the newe
41、st and fastest planes in the world, We can take you to such large cities as Paris and Washington, at all times of the day or night, right through the week. But Heaven Air flies not only to the biggest cities. We also fly two or three times a week to towns and cities in the very center of Asia, Afric
42、a and South America. 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 以学生会的名义于 2005年 6月 2日发一份通知。具体内容如下：要求全体学生明天下午 1:30听报告。地点：报告厅。报告的内容：关于现代美国教育。 主讲人：美国教授史密斯。 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 374答案与解析
