1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 407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） Beer, please. （ B） Its my pleasure. （ C） Yes, she will. （ D） No, I am not. 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 quest
3、ion. 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） Because the driver asked for too much tip. （ B） Because the driver didnt give him the change. （ C） Because the driver wanted him
4、to pay too much. （ D） Because the police set the driver free. 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 phr
5、ases 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 I was having dinner at a restaurant when Harrison came in. Harrison worked in a lawyers office years ago, but he is now working at a【 11】 . He g
6、ets a good salary, but he always【 12】 money from his friends and never pays it back. Harrison saw me and came and sat at the same table. He has never borrowed money from me. While he was eating, I asked him to【 13】 me $2. To my surprise, he gave me the money【 14】 . “I have never borrowed any money f
7、rom you“, Harrison said, “so now you can【 15】 my dinner!“ 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 _had Jane reached the airport when
8、the plan took off （ A） No sooner （ B） Only （ C） Seldom （ D） Hardly 9 _ he has to stay here. （ A） No matter he likes it （ B） However he likes it （ C） Whether he likes it or not （ D） Until he likes it 10 Some people get used _ and it is hard for them to stop. （ A） to smoke （ B） to smoking （ C） smoking
9、 （ D） for smoking 11 Its better to avoid_downtown during the rush hour （ A） to drive （ B） having driven （ C） driving （ D） to be driving 12 _ that some guests were coming, they got the rooms ready. （ A） Having told （ B） Having been told （ C） Telling （ D） To tell 13 All _ to Hong Kong were delayed bec
10、ause of bad weather. （ A） fly （ B） flights （ C） flyings （ D） flies 14 Youd better deal with the problem while it is still _. （ A） managed （ B） manageable （ C） managing （ D） management 15 Riding my bicycle home from school, _ as I went around the comer. （ A） a car hit me （ B） I was struck by a car （
11、C） a car struck me （ D） I was struck with a car 16 I have bought a story book _there are many pictures. （ A） in which （ B） with which （ C） which （ D） in that 17 We have got to _ a new way to solve this problem. （ A） tell about （ B） put out （ C） think of （ D） take over Section B Directions: There are
12、 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 18 It is a (regret)_ thing to make another person suffer. 19 I dont think it worthwhile (go)_ to such a place. 20 Would he help the poor if he (be) _ a super star? 21 The key to esta
13、blishing a (last)_ friendship is to think of others. 22 It is demanded that all the magazines borrowed (return)_ within three days. 23 It is essential that the problem of air pollution _ (discuss) again at the next meeting. 24 My sister got (marry) _ when I was sixteen. 25 The little boy had no choi
14、ce but (tell) _ the truth. 26 When I called her on the phone, she pretended (not know) _ me. 27 Because many people will come to the meeting, we need some (addition)_ chairs. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 throu
15、gh 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 28 More and more people around the world are taking part in dangerous sports and activities. Of course, there have always been people who have looked for adventure(冒险 )those who have
16、climbed the highest mountains, searched into unknown parts of the world or sailed in small boats across the greatest oceans. I would consider bungee(蹦极 ) jumping to be a good example of such an activity. You jump from a high place 200 meters above the ground with a rope tired to your feet. You fall
17、at up to 150 kilometers an hour until the rope stops you from hitting the ground. Why do people take part in such activities as these? Some people suggest that it is because life in modem societies has become safe and uninteresting. But in the past, they had to go out and hunt for food, and diseases
18、 could not easily be cured. Nowadays, life offers little excitement(刺激 ). They live and work in safe conditions, they buy food in shops, and there are doctors and hospitals to look after them if they become iii. The answer for some people is to look for danger in activities such as bungee jumping. 2
19、8 According to the passage, more and more people around the world today _. （ A） are taking part in games that are very safe （ B） are aware of the risks of some activities （ C） arc trying dangerous activities for excitement （ D） are looking for ways of showing their courage 29 Bungee jumping is an ac
20、tivity that you _. （ A） jump down to the ground without holding to a rope （ B） fasten yourself to a rope and fall from a great height （ C） jump up as high as you can （ D） move down a rope to the ground 30 Many people take part in sports with the purpose of _. （ A） getting healthier （ B） losing weigh
21、t （ C） entertaining themselves （ D） seeking adventure 31 Nowadays people think that life is _. （ A） dull （ B） interesting （ C） unsafe （ D） happy 32 What can be the title of the passage? （ A） The Need for Excitement （ B） Interesting Bungee Jumping （ C） Dangerous Sports and Activities （ D） Modern Life
22、 and Activities Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 33 A long-range health study in Framingham, Massachusetts, which began in 1948 and continues to this day, involves checking those who remain alive among the same 5
23、,200 men and women every two years and care- fully determining the cause of any deaths occurring in the group. A rather astonishing conclusion that became known in 1980 was that the lightest men had the shortest life expectancy while the only others for whom weight seemed to have a significant oppos
24、ite effect on life expectancy were those who weighed more than 25 percent above the national average. Much the same was true of women, with those in the lightest and heaviest groups dying earliest. These results certainly threw many doubts on the validity of the “Ideal Weights tables in use since th
25、e 40th which speak in favor of weight to height ratios well below the national average. Indeed, they suggest that if any such ideal exists, it is slightly above the average, whatever fashion may be. 33 The most suitable title for the passage would be _. （ A） The Framingham Health Study （ B） 5,200 Me
26、n and Women Cant be Wrong （ C） Fashion is Wrong about Weight （ D） Weight and life Expectancy: Unexpected Proof 34 The Framingham study _. （ A） still examines 5,200 men and women （ B） was completed in 1980 （ C） has been going for more than 30 years （ D） focused only on lifeexpectancy of the heaviest
27、and lightest groups 35 Which of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） The study and the use of “Ideal Weights tables began in the same period. （ B） More deaths have occurred in recent two-year periods than before. （ C） The study was designed to make worthless the “Ideal Weights table. （ D） The same
28、 number of men and women in the study have died. 36 According to the study, men and women in the middle weight ranges _. （ A） are in a majority （ B） have weight to height ratios below the national average （ C） have the best life expectancy （ D） the shortest life expectancy 37 The author of the passa
29、ge thinks that _. （ A） the Framingham study is of doubtful validity （ B） the “Ideal Weights“ tables may not be very accurate （ C） most people should lose weight （ D） most people should put on weight Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the out
30、line in the table below (No. 46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 38 December 10th, 2006 Dear Sirs, I know that your company has a reputation (声誉 ) for quality products and fairness toward its customers. Therefore, Im writing to ask for a rep
31、lacement for a lawn mower(割草机 ). I bought the mower about half a year ago at the Watchung Discount Center, Watchung, Nebraska. Im enclosing a copy of a receipt for the mower. A month after I bought the lawn mower, the engine failed, and it was repaired under warranty(保修期 ). So far, I have had the en
32、gine repaired four times. Now the engine has broken down again. I have already spent more than $ 300 on repairs, and I am beginning to seriously question the quality of your mowers. I am requesting that you replace this mower with a new one. I hope that you will live up to your reputation of the goo
33、d customer service that has made your business successful. Faithfully, Rod Green Letter of Complaint Purpose of the letter: requesting a 【 46】 for a lawn mower Time of purchase: about 【 47】 ago Trouble with the machine: 【 48】 Times of repairs so far: 【 49】 Money spent on repairs: more than 【 50】 Tas
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35、ats New E-Editors Picks F-Latest in Jobs G-Highlights H-Letters to Editor I-Special Reports J-Talkback K-What Readers Say L-On the Box M-Classified Post N-Great China Outlook O-Biz-China P-Online Service Agreement Q-Privacy Policy R-FAQs S-Archives T-People in the Know 43 ( )分类广告 ( )写给编者的信 44 ( )保密政
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39、n errors occur! .but there is a solution! Ibas recover data from all operating systems and storage media! 48 What kind of organization is Ibas? It is an international company in _. 49 Where is Ibass services based? It has its services based in _. 50 Who needs the help of Ibas? Anyone who _. 51 When
40、was Ibas set up? About _ ago. 52 Who can help you if your hard disk crashes? 53 Can you tell me which department Mr. Wang is in, and his phone number? （ A）请问王先生是哪个部门的，他的电话号码是多少 ? （ B）请问王先生现在在哪个部门，我拨什么电话号码可以找到他 ? （ C）请问王先生现在在哪个部门，那儿的电话号码是多少 ? （ D）请问王先生是哪个部门的，我拨什么电话号码可以找到他 ? 54 It is reported that so
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44、re already crossing seas and deserts to get rare goods or to visit famous places. 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：根据下列中文信息登一则招聘广告 日报是一家全球发行的英文报纸。现诚聘一名广告部编辑。 要求： 1精通英文和中文。 2熟练掌握计算机技术。 3至少有三年在相关领域的工作经验。 4能够在压力下按 时完成工作。 有意的求职者请在 2005年 8月 31日之前将你的中英文简历通过电子邮件或传真发至： 传真： 86-13-7845692 电子邮件： 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 407答案与解析
