1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 406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 played the basketball yesterday. （ B） Thank you. （ C） Do you like it? （ D） Thats right. 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
3、 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） $50. （ B） $150.00 （ C） $180.00 （ D） $540.00 Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded p
4、assage. 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 check your writing. Now th
5、e passage will begin. 3 Once you are hired as a company【 11】 , you will probably have business cards. A business card is printed with your name, title, company, address and phone number.【 12】 a business card can provide information and help to make a favorable business impression. For example, when
6、you arrive for a business【 13】 , give the secretary your card, pronounce your name clearly, and explain your business purpose. Sit【 14】 until the person you want to see arrives or you are told what to do. When you leave,【 15】 that you thank the secretary for any help she has given you. 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 He said, “I _ a lot of new words by the end of last year.“ （ A） had already learnt （ B） would have already
8、 learnt （ C） have already learnt （ D） already learnt 9 The weather_fine for many days this month （ A） is （ B） has been （ C） had been （ D） was 10 My teacher speaks to me_she were my mother （ A） even though （ B） if （ C） even if （ D） as if 11 We are living in an age _ many things are done on computer.
9、（ A） which （ B） that （ C） whose （ D） when 12 _ I am I will be thinking of you. （ A） Wherever （ B） When （ C） As （ D） Whether 13 The idea _ good, but Im afraid it is impractical. （ A） hears （ B） sounds （ C） looks （ D） feels 14 _, we drove the horses into the stable. （ A） Aware that a tornado was brewi
10、ng （ B） Because a tornado brewing （ C） Although a tornado was brewing （ D） A tornado was brewing 15 Since we_the opening policy, we started our journey to happiness. （ A） adopted （ B） adjusted （ C） adapted （ D） attempted 16 My sisters professor had her _ her paper many times before presenting it to
11、the committee. （ A） rewrite （ B） to rewrite （ C） rewrote （ D） rewriting 17 I am still unable to make myself _ in the discussion, which worries me a lot. （ A） to be understood （ B） understanding （ C） understood （ D） understand Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should
12、fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 18 The girls next door used_(like)making clothes, but they seem to have stopped doing that now 19 At the first glance, you (think)_ he is a young man. 20 Of all the books in this library, this one is the_(good) 21 The meeting
13、 is (take) _ place on Sunday. 22 If it (be) _ fine tomorrow, we shall go swimming. 23 Jupiter is the (big) _ one among the nine planets. 24 Living in the country is less _ (expense) than living in the city. 25 Ill never forget (meet) _ you for the first time. 26 We are a serious seller and looking f
14、orward to (build0_ long and reliable business relations with those serious buyers. 27 What a (translate) _ really does is expressing other peoples exact idea in a different language. 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. 28 Interact use appears to cause a drop in psychological health, according to research at Carnegie Mellon University. Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Inte
16、rnet experienced more bad feelings and loneliness than those who was online less frequently, the two-year study showed. Researchers are puzzling over the results, which were completely contrary to their expectations. They expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television, since th
17、e Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others. The fact that Internet use reduces time available for family and friends may account for the drop in psychological health, researchers hypothesized (推测 ). Faceless, bodiless “virtual“ (虚的 ) communication may be less psych
18、ologically satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationships formed through it may be shallower. Another possibility is that exposure to the wider world through the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives. “But its important to remember this is not about the technology, its about ho
19、w it is used,“ says psychologist Christine Riley of Intel, one of the studys sponsors(发起人 ). “It really points to the need for considering social factors in terms of how you design applications and services for technology. “ 28 Whats the finding of the research undertaken at Carnegie Mellon Universi
20、ty? （ A） People spend more time on the Interact now. （ B） People spend less time with their families and friends now. （ C） The Net proves socially healthier than television. （ D） Interact use may cause a drop in psychological health. 29 What had the researchers expected before the research? （ A） The
21、 Net may account for the drop in psychological health. （ B） Internet use may improve social health. （ C） Internet use has nothing to do with social health. （ D） Spending much time on the Internet makes people feel bad and lonely. 30 Which is not true according to the passage? （ A） The Net allows use
22、rs to choose their information and to communicate with others. （ B） Internet communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation. （ C） Undeveloped Internet technology causes the drop in psychological health. （ D） The wider world through the Net makes users less satisfied wi
23、th their lives. 31 What does Christine Riley, the psychologist, suggest? （ A） Its necessary to take social factors into account in designing applications and services for technology. （ B） Its important to tell the users how to design and apply the technology. （ C） Compared with social factors, the t
24、echnology itself has more influence on the Internet users. （ D） No social factors should be considered in applications and services for technology. 32 Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage? （ A） How to Use the Internet （ B） Disadvantages of the Internet （ C） Soci
25、al Factors and the Internet （ D） Internet May Cause Bad Feelings Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 33 Pat O Burke was a poor Irishman with a large family, and one morning, waking up very early from cold and hunger
26、, he decided to go shooting in a wood near his cottage. The wood belonged to Lord Northwood, a rich gentleman, and Pat had no right to go th 33 This is a story about _. （ A） a rich man who owned a big wood （ B） a poor Irishman who lived all by himself （ C） a clever man who got something to eat for h
27、is breakfast （ D） an Irish hunter with a large family 34 One morning Pat went to a wood _. （ A） to get a little exercise （ B） to take in some fresh air （ C） hoping to get something to eat （ D） to visit the rich owner 35 There was a look of anger on Lord Northwoods face. Why? _ （ A） He was not expect
28、ing Pat at this early hour. （ B） He knew Pat was coming for shooting. （ C） He didnt like the poor Irishman at all. （ D） Pat had not told him he would come. 36 Pats _ made the whole crowd burst into laughter. （ A） funny looks （ B） interesting remarks （ C） quick and witty response （ D） promise to leav
29、e right away 37 In the end Lord Northwood _. （ A） ordered Pat out of the wood （ B） warned Pat against shooting （ C） left Pat alone in the wood （ D） asked Pat to join them Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table below (No.
30、 46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 38 Pudong New Area is part of the city of Shanghai. It is located on the eastern side of Huangpu River, which cuts through the city. Pudong has a laud area of 533.44 square kilometers and a permanent popu
31、lation of 163 million. In the past, due to the lack of bridges and tunnels across the river, Pudong lagged far behind the old downtown of Shanghai in terms of economic growth, though it lies just opposite the latter. On April 18, 1990, the Chinese central government made the announcement of opening
32、up and developing Shanghai Pudong. That was seen as a major strategy to turn Shanghai into one of worlds largest economic, financial and trade centers and to regenerate the economy of the Yangtze River Delta and even the whole Yangtze River Valley. The reconstruction of Pudong is a major strategic d
33、ecision in carrying on the social and economic progress of China. It will lead the country in innovations of administrations, upgrading of industrial structures and expanding the practice of the opening-up policy. The past ten years have witnessed explosive economic growth in Pudong as well as an en
34、ormous change in the appearance of the city. Pudong New Area has become the landmark of Shanghai as one of the international economic centers in the 21st century. As the tallest building in China, Jin Mao Tower is au intelligent building offering services for business, hotel, recreation, sightseeing
35、 and shopping. It is not only a new tourist attraction but also a window through which people from other parts of the world may get a better understanding of Shanghai and Pudong. Pudong Land area:【 46】 . Population:【 47】 . Past situation:【 48】 . Time for fast development:【 49】 . A window to see Shan
36、ghai:【 50】 . 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 corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 42 APerfect attendance bonus JMinimum w
37、age BPerformance bonus KBasic wage CIncome tax LTraveling allowance DOvertime pay MAnnual income EBack pay NBefore-tax salary FPay raise OMedical insurance GPay cut PUnemployment insurance HPay slip QEmployment injury insurance IWeekly wage 43 ( )所得税 ( )工伤保险 44 ( )税前薪酬 ( )医疗保险 45 ( )基本工资 ( )年收入 46 (
38、 )加班工资 ( )出差津贴 47 ( )失业保险 ( )减薪 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 Computer programmer Brendan Tammy earned $55,000 a year by designing new computer games, yet he cannot fi
39、nd a bank prepared to let him have a check card. Instead, he has been told to wait another two years until he is 18. He works for a small company in Liverpool, where most young people of his age are looking for jobs. Brendans biggest headache is how to use his money. Though he has high payment, he c
40、annot drive a car, or get credit cards. Brendan got his job four months ago, a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. “I got the job because the people who are in the company knew I had already written some programs“. He said. “I suppose 55,000 dollars
41、 sounds a lot but I hope it will come to more than that this year.“ He spends some of his money on records and clothes, and gives his mother 20 pounds a week as he lives with his parents. But most of his time is spent working. “Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school“, he said
42、. “But I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway. I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement is a possibility. You never
43、 know when the market might disappear. 48 Why is Brendan so different from other young people of his age? Because he _. 49 What is Brendans greatest problem? No bank treats him _. 50 Why did he leave school after taking six O-levels? Because he wanted to _. 51 Why was he given the job in a computer
44、shop? Because people knew he could _. 52 Why does Brendan think he might retire early? He thinks _ might not always sell so well. 53 Mr Browns own career has been a perfect example of personal interest and professional development （ A）布朗先生的事业已经是一个完美的例子，包括了个人兴趣与职业奉献。 （ B）布朗先生的事业就是个人兴趣与职业奉献的完美结合。 （ C）
45、布朗先生将自己的个人兴趣与职业奉献结合，其事业已成为完美的范例。 （ D）布朗先生有自己的事业，而且达到完美，个人兴趣和职业同时发展。 54 NO other sporting event captures the worlds imagination like the Football World Cup （ A）从来没有其他任何一项体育竞赛像足球世界杯那样引入遐想。 （ B）没有一个体育事件像足球世界杯一样让人思索。 （ C）同足球 世界杯一样，其他的体育事件同样也那样引人遐想。 （ D）从来没有其他体育新闻能像足球世界杯那样在全世界引起轰动。 55 As far as personali
46、ty is concerned, the twins brothers have little in common. （ A）就性格而言，双胞胎兄弟有些相似之处。 （ B）就性格而言，双胞胎兄弟没有什么相似之处。 （ C）远到性格，双胞胎兄弟有些相似之处。 （ D）远到性格，双胞胎兄弟没有什么相似之处。 56 Mr. Smith, like his late father, rocked to power, only fell in disgrace soon afterwards. （ A）史密斯先生像他的继父一样火箭般地达到了权力的顶峰，但很快就身败名裂。 （ B）史密斯先生像他的继父一样
47、总爱玩弄权术，很快到了令人仰慕的地位。 （ C）史密斯先生像他已故的父亲一样扶摇直上到了权力的顶峰，但很快就身败名裂下了台。 （ D）史密斯先生像他已故的父亲一样以火箭般的速度达到了权力的顶峰，但没过多久也就去世了。 57 Digital cameras are hot. Every photography lover, it seems, either has a new digital camera or is thinking about getting one. If youre in the latter category, youll find that its easy to b
48、e confused by the array (展示 ,摆设 ) of choices available. 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 说明：今天早上怀特先生收到一份蓝鸟公司 (Blue Bird Company)的传真，他认为该传真很重要，因此给秘书萨拉 (Sara)写下了一张留言。要求：本传真与 公关部经理王平有关，所以请她首先填好 “来访信息表 ”(Visitor Information Form)，然后交给公关部经理，让他迅速作出安排。 时间： 2008 年 12 月 23 日 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 406答案与解析
