1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 444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, Id love to. （ B） Im afraid not. （ C） Please do it for me. （ D） I dont know. （ A） Yes, Im ill. （ B） No, I dont think so. （ C） Yes, hes very well. （ D） I agree with you. （ A） Its small but beautiful. （ B） I like it. （ C） I dont like it. （ D） I li
3、ke teachers there. （ A） Yes, it is. （ B） It doesnt matter. （ C） So do I. （ D） No, thats not good. （ A） Im not in the office. （ B） No, I am. （ C） I have homework to do. （ D） Im a student. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded di
4、alogues 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. （ A） For Christmas Day. （ B） For Mothers Day. （ C） For his wifes birthday
5、. （ D） For Fathers Day. 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 phrases on the blank in order of numbered
6、 blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 6 The way we see things is more complicated (复杂的 ) than we imagine. Our eyes give us information all the time. But our brains decide what is【 11】 to us. For example, if you【 12】 a crow
7、ded street, you will see many faces. But you will probably not really notice them. But if you see someone you know, you will【 13】 him immediately. From this example we can see that your brain chooses the visual information which is【 14】 to you, and rejects the information which it does not need. The
8、 way your brain explains that information depends on the knowledge you have about the world. And all this happens in【 15】 a second. 7 【 11】 8 【 12】 9 【 13】 10 【 14】 11 【 15】 Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on
9、 the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 12 _in ancient times, the book still appears to readers today. （ A） Though written （ B） It was written （ C） Though it written （ D） Written it was 13 I want to complain to the manager. The coffee is cold, and _, the steak
10、is as hard as a rock. （ A） however （ B） therefore （ C） furthermore （ D） nevertheless 14 He had never given a speech for so many people, so he felt _. （ A） excited （ B） stupid （ C） disappointed （ D） nervous 15 Please remember to remind me_the appointment. （ A） about （ B） on （ C） of （ D） in 16 _ my sc
11、hool, Id like to extend our warm welcome to all of you. （ A） In honor of （ B） On behalf of （ C） For the sake of （ D） By means of 17 The smaller the house is, the _ it will cost us to heat. （ A） fewer （ B） less （ C） least （ D） little 18 The locals, all of whose homes _ by the flood, received help fro
12、m the Red Cross. （ A） damaged （ B） had been damaged （ C） damaging （ D） to damage 19 A good writing _ clear organization and choices of words. （ A） calls on （ B） calls for （ C） calls up （ D） calls off 20 He seems _ everything about the pop singer. （ A） to know （ B） knowing （ C） know （ D） knew 21 If y
13、ou move, you must inform us _the change of your address. （ A） with （ B） for （ C） in （ D） of 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. 22 The local government is trying (attract) _ high-tech com
14、panies to the area. 23 It would be better for you (send)_ him an e-mail than to call him directly. 24 Tom as well as all the other boys in his class (learn)_ to drive a car. 25 I feel like (lie)_ under this big tree for a rest. 26 (fortunate) _ , he failed to pass the examination. 27 We can take boa
15、t to New York, as an (alter) _ we can fly. 28 My parents often tell me that I ought to (study) _hard. 29 We become used to (see) _ blood on the news on TV. 30 I have the (impress) _ that he doesnt smoke at all. 31 The machine should (test) _ before it is put to use. Task 1 Directions: After reading
16、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. 31 Beginning in October, more than 13000 McDonalds restaurants in America will use a new va
17、riety of cooking oil. McDonalds aims to make its French fries and other fried foods healthier. The change will not affect the taste or the number of calories in the food. But by changing the cooking oil, McDonalds says, it hopes to cut by nearly half the amount of trans fatty acids (转换脂肪酸 ) in Frenc
18、h fries and reduce the amount of saturated fats (饱和脂肪 ) by 16 percent. Scientists believe that trans fatty acids and saturated fats raise cholesterol (胆固醇 ) levels and increase the risk of heart disease. McDonalds new step is important because McDonalds is an industry leader and other fast-food chai
19、ns and food processors may follow the lead. For McDonalds, the action comes at a time when Americans are becoming more and more concerned about obesity, which is also an increasing pressure on food companies to offer healthy food to consumers. After three years of study, McDonalds officials say they
20、 are switching oil that is lower in saturated fats and trans fatty acids. McDonalds says the change will not cause higher coats for consumers. Though there is some change, scientists say that the amount of trans fatty acids in foods at McDonalds and at other fast-food companies is still important. 3
21、2 The main idea of the text is_. （ A） McDonalds is a pioneer in food products （ B） McDonalds is enlarging its restaurants in the world （ C） fried foods cant keep up with the development of modern society （ D） McDonalds is to use new cooking oil 33 More than 13000 McDonalds restaurants in America wil
22、l use a new kind of cooking oil to_. （ A） lower the costs of the products （ B） make its food taste better than ever before （ C） cure the heart disease （ D） do good to the health of consumers 34 When a new kind of cooking oil is used in McDonalds,_. （ A） the prices of McDonalds foods will be much hig
23、her （ B） consumers will find the taste of McDonalds foods different （ C） many other food companies will do what McDonalds does （ D） obesity will disappear in American society sooner or later 35 The word “switching“ (Line 1, Para. 5) has the same meaning as“_“. （ A） losing （ B） spending （ C） changing
24、 （ D） studying 36 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? （ A） If a persons cholesterol is high, it wont affect his health. （ B） Heart disease is connected with the contents of cholesterol. （ C） The Americans pay no attention to the action of McDonalds. （ D） Most of American foods a
25、re lower in trans fatty acids. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 37 Thousands of years ago, traveling was very hard. There were no roads and no cars. People traveled on rivers and lakes. They used logs, either one
26、 at a time, or tied together. People then began to use animals to pull very heavy loads. Some people put rollers under a load, and this was the first use of the wheel. The wheel was the most important invention in transportation. The need to transport many people at one time led to the use of the st
27、agecoach. Its a horse-drawn public vehicle carrying passengers along a regular route. The stagecoach was pulled by four to six horses. It often rode through the night with a change of a driver. But people wanted a faster and easier way of traveling. The “horseless carriage“ of automobile was invente
28、d in 1892. Life became more pleasant. Roads were built. Farmers were able to travel to cities. City people were able to get fresh fruits and vegetables. People traveled to many places for fun. 37 The main idea of the first paragraph is that _. （ A） people traveled on lakes thousands of years ago （ B
29、） people used logs thousands of years ago （ C） traveling was hard thousands of years ago （ D） there were no roads and cars thousands of years ago 38 The second paragraph is mainly about _. （ A） the wheel in transportation （ B） the roller in transportation （ C） animals in transportation （ D） very hea
30、vy loads 39 The main idea of the third paragraph is stated in the _. （ A） first sentence （ B） second sentence （ C） third sentence （ D） last sentence 40 The passage deals mainly with _. （ A） automobiles （ B） transportation （ C） roads （ D） vehicles 41 The best title for the passage is _. （ A） Travelin
31、g Becomes Easier （ B） The Invention of the Wheel （ C） The Stagecoach in America （ D） The Importance of Wheel 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
32、more than 3 words) on the blanks. 42 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 population of 163 million. In the past, due to the lack of bridges
33、 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 up and developing Shanghai Pudong. That was seen as a major st
34、rategy 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 decision in carrying on the social and economic progress of Chi
35、na. 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 enormous change in the appearance of the city. Pudong New Area h
36、as 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 and shopping. It is not only a new tourist attraction but als
37、o 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 Shanghai:【 50】 . Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of ter
38、ms. 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. 47 A-Oliver Twist B-Pride and Prejudice C-Tess of the Durbervilles D-Vanity Fair E-The Return of the
39、Native F-Robinson Crusoe G-The Great Gatsby H-Wuthering Heights I-A Farewell to Arms J-Paradise Lost K-The Merch 47 ( ) 德伯家的苔丝 ( ) 了不起的盖茨比 48 ( ) 威尼斯商人 ( ) 鲁滨逊漂流记 49 ( ) 飘 ( ) 傲慢与偏见 50 ( ) 贵妇画像 ( ) 教父 51 ( ) 永别了，武器 ( ) 还乡 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you s
40、hould give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 52 No.1 Cashiers (出纳员 ) Full-time/Part-time (SMC, IN C) is seeking cashiers for five of our locations. Cashiers Must Be responsible Have some experience, but not necessary Be able to provide good customer service Be ab
41、le to handle money efficiently If interested, please contact one of the following locations: Cheletenham Avenue City Avenue Cottman Avenue 215-224-6145 546-339-2193 876-298-0225 Holme Avenue Newtown Avenue 986-233-2314 610-328-1987 No. 2 Landhope Farms is a convenience chain store with facilities in
42、 Pennsylvania and Delaware. We are now hiring for the following positions: Assistant Managers Candidates (求职者 ) should Landhope Farms Offers Enjoy working with others Competitive salary Be able to work independently Paid training Have some experience, but Opportunity for advancement we will train th
43、e right person And much more Dont hesitate! Call 610-444-3300 or fax your resume to 610-444-2926. 52 What does the first advertisement say about the candidates experience? Hed better have some experience, but thats _. 53 How many job locations are offered in the first advertisement? 54 What position
44、s does the second advertisement offer? 55 What qualities of the candidate does Landhope Farms require? He should enjoy working with others and be able to _. 56 What kind of training does Landhope Farms promise? 57 Businessmen include the costs of advertising in the prices of the goods and service se
45、ll. （ A）商人将广告的费用，商品价格以及他们的销售服务都计算出来。 （ B）商人将广告的成本包括在商品的价格中，然后计算服务费。 （ C）商人将广告费用纳入他们所售商品及所提供服务的价格中。 （ D）商人将广告支出包括进价格中， 出售的货物还包括服务费。 58 Well try to finish the work in time though we are short of manpower. （ A）尽管我们人手不够，但还是要努力按时完成工作。 （ B）我们将在人员减少的情况下设法把工作做好。 （ C）我们尽力完成工作，尽管有时人员会有所减少。 （ D）尽管我们人力紧张，但我们时常能
46、设法完成工作。 59 Metal,iron in particular,is known to be an important material in building （ A）大家知道，金属，特别是铁，已知在建筑上是一种重要材料。 （ B）大家知道，金属，特别是铁，是建筑方面的重要材料。 （ C）金属，铁很特殊，是重要建筑方面的材料。 （ D）金属，尤其是铁，它是建筑中的重要材料，这是众所周知的。 60 Fresh farm foods have the advantage of having been cultivated in the traditional way （ A）以传统的方法
47、耕种，使新鲜的农产品具有优势。 （ B） 122传统的耕种方法获得的新鲜农产品具有优势。 （ C）新鲜的农产品具有用传统方法培养出来的作物的优点。 （ D）新鲜的农产品利用了传统的耕种方法的优点。 61 Regarding the trademark to be used in the international market for the product made by the joint venture, we consider that either the same trademark as that the foreigners have been using or a new o
48、ne may be used, depending upon which is better for marketing. 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. 62 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 444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
