1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 435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） Yes, it is. （ B） Yes, Id love to. （ C） Its very big. （ D） Its beautiful. 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 questio
3、n. 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） She is a nurse. （ B） She is a singer. （ C） She is a teacher. （ D） She is a doctor. Section C Directions: In this section you will h
4、ear 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 chec
5、k your writing. Now the passage will begin. 3 The cigarette industry began in the 1870s with the development of the cigarette manufacturing machine. This made it possible to (11) great numbers of cigarettes very quickly, and it reduced the price. Today cigarette smoking is a (12) habit. Abo Section
6、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 It never _ to Mr. Mike that sometimes he should listen to others. （ A） happens （ B） thinks （ C） remin
7、ds （ D） occurs 9 Alice, _ where to find the book, asked her mother where the book Was. （ A） not to know （ B） never to know （ C） with no knowledge （ D） not knowing 10 They hope to see you again _. （ A） before long （ B） long before （ C） long ago （ D） after long 11 It is reported that the police _ the
8、case. （ A） is looking on （ B） are looking into （ C） is looking after （ D） are looking up 12 _ the program you put forward at the meeting is accepted, where are you going to find the fund? （ A） To assume （ B） To be assumed （ C） Assuming （ D） Assumed 13 Some people get used _ and it is hard for them t
9、o stop. （ A） to smoke （ B） to smoking （ C） smoking （ D） for smoking 14 They are talking about the people and the things _ they saw on their way home. （ A） which （ B） that （ C） those （ D） who 15 I insist on _ this small present as a token of my appreciation. （ A） you to accept （ B） your accepting （ C
10、） you accepted （ D） you accept 16 After I _ for half an hour, I realized that he was not coming. （ A） have waited （ B） waited （ C） had been waiting （ D） was waiting 17 Anyone can borrow books from the library _ he has a library card. （ A） since （ B） so long as （ C） even though （ D） unless Section B
11、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 The flight _ (cancel) , they had to take train there. 19 I wish I (be) _as strong as you. 20 The (host) _ was a beautiful woman. 21 At this time tomorrow we (
12、fly)_over the Atlantic. 22 After the government had taken some (effect) _ measures, prices began to level off. 23 Dont you ever miss Joan? I know I do. I wish she (come) _ back home. 24 It is _ (his) who saved the drowning girl. 25 His (think) _ about the article is important, which affected a lot o
13、f young readers. 26 The old man leads quite a (mystery) _ life. 27 There was a stranger (stand) _ at the door. 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
14、 A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 28 Light travels very fast. It moves at a speed of 300,000 kilometers a second. Light reaches us from the moon in less than a second and a half. The moon is about 382,000 kilometers away. Light from the sun reaches us in 8.5 minutes. The sun is ab
15、out 149,840,000 kilometers from the earth. The other stars are farther away than the sun. Light from the nearest star reaches us in about four years. When you look at a star, you do not see its present condition. You see it as it used to be. Light from some stars takes hundreds of years to reach us.
16、 We never see a star as it is now. We see it as it was long ago; perhaps hundreds of thousands of years ago. Astronomers (天文学家 ) watch the stars through big telescopes. The worlds biggest telescope is in Russia. The next biggest is in-the United States. With these great telescopes astronomers can se
17、e stars and other things very far away. Some of these things are not only stars. They are great groups of stars. 28 The light of the sun reaches us in _ that of the moon. （ A） more time than （ B） less time than （ C） as much time as （ D） less years than 29 The earth is nearer to _ than to _ . （ A） th
18、e stars. the sun （ B） the moon. the sun （ C） the stars. the moon （ D） the sun. the moon 30 With the two great telescopes, astronomers can _ . （ A） see the stars in Russia and the United States （ B） see the farthest stars in the universe （ C） see farther away into the universe （ D） find out new stars
19、 in the universe 31 Which of the following statement is TRUE? （ A） Light of the stars reaches us in 8.5 minutes. （ B） Stars travel at a speed of 300,000 kilometers a second. （ C） The sun is the farthest star in the universe. （ D） None of the stars we see now are the same as they used to be. 32 The p
20、assage mainly tells us about _ . （ A） the light and the stars in the sky （ B） the stars many years ago （ C） the stars and astronomers （ D） the sun and the moon Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 33 There are many t
21、heories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece. The one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved from ritual. The argument for this view goes as follows. In the beginning, human beings viewed the 33 An appropriate title of the passage would be _. （ A） The Orig
22、ins of Theater （ B） The Role of Ritual in Modern Dance （ C） The Importance of Storytelling （ D） The Variety of Early Religious Activities 34 The word “they“ in line 4, paragraph 1 refers to _. （ A） seasonal changes （ B） natural forces （ C） theories （ D） human beings 35 Which of the following is NOT
23、mentioned as a common element of theater and ritual? （ A） Dance. （ B） Magic. （ C） Music. （ D） Costumes. 36 According to the passage, what is the main difference between ritual and drama? （ A） Ritual uses music whereas drama does not. （ B） Ritual is shorter than drama. （ C） Ritual requires fewer perf
24、ormers than drama does. （ D） Ritual has a religious purpose and drama does not. 37 Which of the following ideas does the passage support? （ A） No one is sure about the origin of theater. （ B） Myths were the ultimate origin of drama. （ C） Storytelling is an important part of drama. （ D） All literatur
25、e came from religious activities. 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. 38 The following is an advertisement for
26、Yaktrax(一种网状鞋套品牌名 ). Yaktrax You will feel safe this winter when walking on ice and packed snow with Yaktrax. The only thing you do is put a pair of Yaktrax on your shoes or boots, and enjoy the safety of hundreds of little metal teeth cutting into slippery(湿滑的 ) surfaces. They are much like winter
27、chains on tires(轮胎 ). Made from rubber and metal coils(圈状物 ) that extend easily, Yaktrax are lightweight and fit in your pocket when not in use. They are available in a range from 22cm to 29cm, and come in black, bright orange or glow-in-the-dark green. Yaktrax Walker($29.95) is ideal when walking o
28、n slippery sidewalks, roads or paths. Yaktrax Pro($39.95) is designed for people who take long walks in the country. You can order by calling 1-800-552-8513 or visiting us at www.Yaktrax.ca. Advertising of Yaktrax Function: for walking【 46】 and snow walking; Advantages:【 47】 , convenient and【 48】 ;
29、Sizes: from 22cm to 29cm; 【 49】 : black, bright orange or glow-in-the dark green; Types: Yaktrax Walker and Yaktrax Pro; Order: Make phone call or website【 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 Chi
30、nese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 43 A-fridge B-cupboard C-cooker D-oven glove E-microwave F-draining board G-floor H-washing machine I-dishwa 43 ( ) 食品加工器 ( ) 洗衣机 44 ( ) 微波炉 ( ) 炊具 45 ( ) 冰箱 ( ) 洗碗机 46 ( ) 灭火器 ( ) 废纸篓 47 (
31、) 地板 ( ) 碗柜 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. 47 Dear Mr. Peterson, With our visit to France coming to an end, we are leaving for China soon. On the moment of leaving, I feel
32、 very pleased to write to you, on behalf of my fellows and in my own name as well, to express to you our deep thankfulness for the hospitality (款待 ) that you have given us during the short stay in France. I am sure that this visit will be helpful to the further development and strengthening of our c
33、ooperation (合作 ) in the area of medicine. My fellows and I are all looking forward to the opportunity of meeting you in China in the near future, so that both sides could examine once again how we might work more closely together in order to make the relation between us a step forward. Meanwhile, pl
34、ease accept our best wishes for your good health and success in your career. Yours sincerely, (Signature) 48 Do you know what the letter is about? It is a letter of_. 49 Where will Mr. Peterson return according to the letter? He will return to_. 50 What is the purpose of the writer during the short
35、stay? He will be ready to give his cooperation to_. 51 They will win cooperation in_. 52 The writer wishes to meet Mr. peterson next time in_. 53 It was reported that the construction of the bridge had been held up by flood （ A）据报道，那座大桥因洪水而停止。 （ B）据报道，那座大桥因洪水泛滥而被停止修建。 （ C）据报道，那座大桥因洪水泛滥被停止建设。 （ D）记者说
36、为了阻拦洪水而修大桥。 54 School spirit is a quality that begins early and often lasts a lifetime. （ A）学习精 神是一种很早开始便养成而最后延续到你一生的素质。 （ B）校园精神是一种很早就养成的并常常能持续终身的品质。 （ C）学校的目的是为培养学生从开始一直延续到生命最后的一种品格。 （ D）学校教育质量常常是在人生的早期就开始而且与一生有关。 55 Hardly a week goes by without news reports of some new records （ A）几乎没有一个星期没有新的记录
37、报道。 （ B）几乎一个星期还没有过去就没有了新的记录。 （ C）几乎每个星期都有一些新的记录的报 道。 （ D）没有新的记录的报道，一个星期就过去了。 56 The engine didnt stop because the fuel was finished. （ A）引擎不是因为燃料耗尽而停止运转。 （ B）引擎停止运转是因为燃料耗尽。 （ C）引擎不是因燃料结束而停止运转。 （ D）引擎不停是因为燃料已经被结束。 57 Production Planner Wanted Applicants(应聘者 ) should be college graduates with at least
38、 two years working experience in production control. Good command of mathematics and skills in operating computers are essential. Holders of PRETCO(高等学校英语应用能力考试 ) certificates are preferred. Please send complete resume in English with one recent photo and expected salary to Post Office Box 67890, Ho
39、ng Kong. 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：请按照下列提示以刘军的名义写一封求职信。 刘军，男， 24岁，毕业于北京大学，主修国际贸易。在校期间通过了英语六级考试。另外业余时间积极参与各项社会活动拓展了处理复杂事物的能力。请为他
40、拟订一份给 ABC公司的求职信，以获得该公司销售经理一职。写信日期为 2006年12月 25日。信息获取途径是当日的中国日报。 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 435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
41、. 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】 Is this your first time to come to Beijing? 1 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 题目问的是 “这是你第一次来北京吗 ?”因此只有 A“是的，是第一次。 ”符合题意，故选 A。 Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand
42、 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 correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 2 【听力原文】 W: What is your sisters
43、 job? M: She started as a nurse and now is a doctor. Q: What is his sister now? 2 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 细节题。听清问题是关键。问的是 “他的姐姐现在做什么工作 ”，男士说 “她从护士做起，现在是一名医生。 ”可知选 D项。 Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The passage has some words or phrases missing. The passage will
44、 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 the passage will begin. 3 【听力原文】 The cigarette industry began in the 1870
45、s with the development of the cigarette manufacturing machine. This made it possible to produce great numbers of cigarettes very quickly, and it reduced the price. Today cigarette smoking is a widespread habit. About 43 percent of the adult men and 31 percent of the adult women in the United States
46、smoke cigarettes regularly. It is encouraging to note, however, that millions of people have given up the smoking habit. 75 percent of the male population have smoked cigarettes at some time during their lives, but the number of persons who have given up smoking is increasing. Men as a group smoke m
47、ore than women. Among both men and women the age group with the highest proportion of smokers is the age group of 24-44 . 3 【正确答案】 produce 4 【正确答案】 widespread 5 【正确答案】 millions of 6 【正确答案】 percent of 7 【正确答案】 proportion Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You ar
48、e 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】 D 9 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题考查分词短语的用法。根据本句的结构，空白处应填入表原因的状语。而选项中只有分词短语可作原因状语。 10 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题考查近形 短语辨析。 before long=soon意为 “不久以后 ”； long before意为 “早在 之前 ”。例如： Tom is l
49、eaving for Beijing before long 11 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题考查形近词组的辨析。解答本题的关键是理解 police(警察 )和case(案件 )。只要明白了这两个单词的意思，就不难理解句意为 “据报道，警察正在调查这个案件。 “look on意为 “旁观，看待 “； look into意为 “调查，观察 “；look after意为 “照顾 “； look up意为 “查寻，拜访，好转 “。因此正确答案为 B。 12 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题考查分词结构。 assuming (that)是一个常用的固定分词结构，放在句首，意为 “假设 “ 。 13 【正确答案】 B 【试题解
