1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 402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） Im fat. （ B） Nor does he. （ C） Yes, we do. （ D） Ive been working all day. 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 questi
3、on. 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） It is not very good. （ B） Its excellent. （ C） Its not as good as his other novels. （ D） There is room for improvement. Section C D
4、irections: 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.
5、 The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 3 My wife and I spent two weeks in London last year. We went there in the【 11】 We think it is the best season to visit England. The weather is usually good and there arent too many【 12】 in October. We stayed in a small
6、hotel in the West End. It was convenient as we did most of our【 13】 on foot. Taxis were too【 14】 , we couldnt understand the bus routes, and my wife didnt like traveling on the underground. She said it made her feel sick. In fact, we enjoyed our holiday so much that we have already【 15】 again for th
7、is year. Were going to take our umbrellas, though, Im sure well need them sometimes. 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. 8 Teachers
8、 will_a lot from this advanced teaching method （ A） benefit （ B） value （ C） interest （ D） ad、 vantage 9 I ve heard him _ about you often. （ A） spoke （ B） speaks （ C） speak （ D） speaking 10 We should never run_the nature. （ A） up （ B） with （ C） for （ D） against 11 The building he paid a visit to _ at
9、 the end of the street. （ A） stand （ B） standing （ C） stands （ D） stoop 12 Since last century, his family _teachers. （ A） are （ B） are being （ C） have been （ D） were being 13 I find it difficult to believe what he says_he never tells me the truth. （ A） so （ B） as （ C） though （ D） while 14 _they invi
10、te you to speak, remain silent. （ A） Even though （ B） Though （ C） If （ D） Unless 15 Pupils failing to _ their homework are asked to stay after the class. （ A） hand in （ B） hand out （ C） hand down （ D） hand over 16 The scientist Galileo claimed that the earth _ around the sun. （ A） moves （ B） moved （
11、 C） is moving （ D） was moving 17 The small company is _ to handle this large order. （ A） able （ B） probable （ C） reasonable （ D） possible 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 Either my
12、father or mother (be) _ going to attend the meeting. 19 His article on present day economy is (worth)_ of study. 20 These books are (useful)_ than those for beginners of English. 21 Spring Festival is a (tradition) _ festival in China. 22 They are giving two (perform) _ a day this week. 23 Johns par
13、ents insisted that he (study) _ art. 24 My test score shall be the (high) _ in the class. 25 It is necessary that we (send0_ a gift to him on his birthday. 26 Knowing how to connect two separate sentences is quite (help)_for your writing. 27 It was very (help) _ of you to make all the necessary arra
14、ngements for us. 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. 27 Every day we read a lot of books, from
15、 our textbooks to some magazines or romantic stories. Have you ever thought about the speed or the rate of reading? Some people read very rapidly; others read very slowly. A rapid reader may say, “I read along story in one evening. “However someone who reads slowly perhaps say, “I read slowly, but c
16、arefully. And I am familiar with every detail(细节 ). “So who do you think is the better reader? The slow reader or the rapid reader? In my opinion, the key question is not the speed. That is to say, we cannot draw a conclusion that the rapid reader is the good reader, or the slow reader is good. It d
17、epends on what we are reading and whats our purpose of reading. If you are a rapid reader, you may be a good reader when you read a story book for fun, and it will not take you too much time. But when you have to read a textbook or a research report, youd better slow your speed and read it word by w
18、ord to avoid making any possible mistake. On the other hand, if you are a slow reader, you may be a good reader when you read some directions for making something. But you will waste a lot of time to read a simple story So before reading, youd better think about what you ar e reading and what you ar
19、e reading for 28 According to the author, who is the good reader? （ A） The slow reader （ B） The rapid reader （ C） It is not mentioned （ D） It all depends 29 From the passage, we know that when we read a story book, wed better_ （ A） read it rapidly （ B） read it slowly （ C） remember every detail （ D）
20、read it in one evening 30 What should be read slowly? （ A） A romantic story （ B） A magazine （ C） A joke （ D） A research report. 31 What should be read rapidly? （ A） A textbook （ B） A research report （ C） A love story （ D） Some directions for making something 32 For a reader, what is the most importa
21、nt? （ A） A good book （ B） Avoiding any mistake （ C） The purpose of reading （ D） Reading many books Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 33 We know that oxygen is necessary for the breathing of animals and plants and
22、for burning. Only one-fifth of air holds oxygen, but this is quite enough for all ordinary uses. Pure oxygen is used for special kinds of breathing and burning, for instance, patients in hospital and research workers working in high mountainous district. High up about the earth air is not so plentif
23、ul. On the top of a mountain our lungs would not take in as much oxygen at each breath as they would at the bottom, and on very high mountains, breathing is so difficult that men have little strength. Air has enough oxygen for the burning of a fire. Pure oxygen would cause the wood or coal to burn s
24、o fast that it would be wasted. When a very hot fire is needed for a special purpose, oxygen is supplied instead of air. 33 _ cannot live without oxygen. （ A） Plants （ B） Animals （ C） Human beings （ D） A, B and C 34 Pure oxygen is provided for _ . （ A） research workers in high mountains （ B） childre
25、n （ C） patients （ D） both A and C 35 Breathing is difficult _ . （ A） when you get to the top of a high mountain （ B） when you try to climb a high mountain （ C） when you fly in a plane （ D） when you get to the foot of a high mountain 36 Which is more important for the burning of a fire? （ A） Pure oxy
26、gen. （ B） Air. （ C） Coal. （ D） Wood. 37 Which of the following is NOT TRUE? （ A） The higher it is, the thinner the air would be. （ B） The higher it is, the less oxygen you will feel. （ C） The higher you arrive, the more plentiful oxygen you will breathe. （ D） The higher it is, the more difficult you
27、 will breathe. 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 Over a million people visit Hawaii (夏威夷 ) each year becau
28、se 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 Hawaii is not very heavy because mountains on the north o
29、f 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 Hawaiis beautiful beaches are everywhere-from the lovel
30、y 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 its: 1) (46)_ , and 2) (47)_ Average Temperature: rangin
31、g 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 in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the
32、 corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 42 A New Years Day B Valentines Day C Lantern Festival D Carnival E April Fools Day F Easter G Maple Syrup Festival H Mothers Day I Fathers Day J Dragon Boat Festival K St. Patrick Day L Moon Festival M Nurse Day N Pumpkin Day O Halloween
33、 P Labor Day Q Thanksgiving Day R Christmas Day S Bank Holiday T Spring Festival 43 ( )中秋节 ( )护士节 44 ( )银行休假日 ( )鬼节 (万圣节前夕 ) 45 ( )情人节 ( )南瓜节 46 ( )端午节 ( )复活节 47 ( )感恩节 ( )圣帕特里克节 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions
34、 (No.56 through No.60) following them. 48 International Publishing House 119 Sharon Road. 5th Floor. Room 503 Tel: 549-0344 Fax: 549-0345 Oct 13, 2008 Our ref: GH/6/08 Your ref: JB/3/08 Mr. Henry, Purchasing Manager, West Bank Ltd. P.O.BOX 294 Canada. Dear Mr. Henry, Your Order No.3890 Thank you for
35、 your letter of Sep 10, 2008. I am pleased to inform you that your order will be shipped to you by M.V. Kiro Maro, which is due to arrive in Canada on Nov 13, 2008. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. I look forward to hearing from you again. Yours sincerely, Bessie How
36、ard Marketing Manager Enclosures: invoice, bill of lading(提单 ) 48 Who is Mr. Henry? Hes the_ of West Bank Ltd. in Canada. 49 What is the order number? Its_ 50 When will the order be shipped to the West Bank Ltd.? It will be shipped on_ 51 When will the order arrive in Canada? It is due to arrive on_
37、 52 What are enclosed in this letter? They are_ and bill of lading 53 This is one of the things the young are busily engaged in seeking. （ A）这止是青年人热衷于追求的目标之一。 （ B）这正是青年人寻找的职业之一。 （ C）这正是青年人忙碌的目标之一。 （ D）这正是青年人从事的职业之一。 54 We are quite rich in terms of money， but not in terms of happiness （ A）我们有钱，但是并不开
38、心。 （ B）就金钱而言，我们很富有；但就幸福而言，则并非如此。 （ C）说到钱，我们很开心。 （ D）我们不以金钱来衡量幸福。 55 If you give some attention to figures on population and consumption, you would be more successful in selecting a market. （ A）如果给你一些有关人口和消费的信息，那你在选择市场上会更加成功。 （ B）如果你能注意一下有关人口和消费的信息，那你在选择市场上会更加成功。 （ C）如果给你一些有关人口和消费的信息，那你在市场里的选择会更加成功。
39、（ D）如果你能注意一下有关人口和消费的信息，那你在市场里的选择会更成功。 56 All those who are not the local residents cannot take part in the election campaign. （ A）凡不是当地居民，就能参加选举活动。 （ B）凡是当地居民，就能参加选举活动。 （ C）选举活动不参加，就不是当地居民。 （ D）凡不是当地居民，就不能参加选举活动。 57 During working hours, the traffic is very heavy on most city streets; therefore you
40、should be aware of the traffic laws. It is against the law in many cities to cross the street at any place except at the comer. You should not cross the street unless ther 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write
41、an letter or composition according to the following information. 58 说明：请按下列要求写一封邀请信的复函： 1以成亚的名义给他朋友梁欢写一封邀请信的复函。 写信日期： 2007年 9月 12日 2因成亚即将毕业，国庆期间要去广东考察工作单位，所以不能接受她的邀请到重庆去玩。 Words for Reference： 国庆节 National Day 大学英语三级（ B级）模 拟试卷 402答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to gi
42、ve 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】 You look tired.Whats wrong with you
43、? 1 【正确答案】 D 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 question, you should decide on the cor
44、rect answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 2 【听力原文】 W: What do you think of his new novel? M: It couldnt be better. Q: What does the man think of the novel? 2 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 问题是 “你觉得这本新小说怎么样 ”，对话中： “It couldnt be better”翻译为 “不能再好了 ”。所以根据题意选择 B。 Section C Directions: In this section you wi
45、ll 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
46、check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 3 【听力原文】 My wife and I spent two weeks in London last year. We went there in the autumn. We think it is the best season to visit England. The weather is usually good and there arent too many tourists in October. We stayed in a small hotel in the West E
47、nd. It was convenient as we did most of our sightseeing on foot. Taxis were too expensive, we couldnt understand the bus routes, and my wife didnt like traveling on the underground. She said it made her feel sick. In fact, we enjoyed our holiday so much that we have already planned again for this ye
48、ar. Were going to take our umbrellas, though, Im sure well need them sometimes. 3 【正确答案】 autumn 4 【正确答案】 tourists 5 【正确答案】 sightseeing 6 【正确答案】 expensive 7 【正确答案】 planned 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. 8 【 正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题考查词义辨析。词组 benefit from的含义为 “从 中受益 ”。value价值； interest利益，利率； advantage优势，长处。 【知识模块】 语法结构 9 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 在主动语态里，在 see， watch， notice， observe， hear， listen to， feel等感官动词后，要接不带 to的不定式作宾语补足语。因此只能
