1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 502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） This is Mary speaking. （ B） Mary is me. （ C） Yes, Id like to go. （ D） Yes, the food is wonderful. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, th
3、ere 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） $2,00. （ B） $3.00. （ C） $4.00. （ D） $1.00. Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short rec
4、orded 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 check your writing.
5、 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 gets a good salary, but he always (12) money from his friends and never pays it back. Harrison saw me and came Section A Direc
6、tions: 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 A _ is a formal or official agreement made between persons, groups, institutions or states. （ A） contract （
7、B） contact （ C） contrast （ D） contest 9 _I was going out, it began to rain. （ A） When （ B） While （ C） As （ D） Since 10 Hardly had he arrived _ they asked him to leave again. （ A） when （ B） while （ C） than （ D） after 11 It was in New York _ he was kidnapped(绑架 ) and killed. （ A） that （ B） which （ C）
8、where （ D） who 12 He hopes he can visit the United Nations building while he _ in New York next summer. （ A） has been （ B） is （ C） will be （ D） shall be 13 Doctor Green went on with his experiment on human being_the debate going on around him. （ A） for all （ B） but for （ C） despite of （ D） due to 14
9、 What do you think of his suggestion that we _ he work before lunch? （ A） would finish （ B） should finish （ C） could finish （ D） might finish 15 So far every means _ tried, but we still havent found anything helpful to the case. （ A） has been （ B） is （ C） are （ D） have been 16 We carved their names
10、on the stone so that younger generations could know what their forefathers_for the nation. （ A） did （ B） were doing （ C） had done （ D） have been doing 17 He bought an expensive coat _ he had no job. （ A） unless （ B） since （ C） although （ D） till Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statemen
11、ts here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 18 I (let) _ you know as soon as we find out the truth. 19 How can I have any self-confidence when youre already so (critic) _ of me? 20 Professor Smith, Im (extreme)_ sorry for being late. Please forgive
12、me. 21 It is necessary that he (fill)_ in all the blanks of the application form for this job. 22 My friend Linda was_(luck) enough to get the chance to work in the world-famous company. 23 They succeeded at last after adopting an (effect) _teaching method. 24 It is no use (tell) _him what to do nex
13、t. 25 We should get ourselves (prepare) _ to meet the challenge of the society. 26 The road has to be (wide)_so that the problems of traffic jam can be solved. 27 It is strong advised that students (read)_ English aloud for thirty minutes every day. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following pas
14、sage, 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. 28 The Shichahai Area in Beijing is one of the favorite haunts of foreigners in the capital. Covering a tota
15、l area of 146.7 hectares(公顷， =104平方米 ), it includes three lakes named Qianhai, Houhai and Xihai. The area is covered by water and lush greenery. Shichahai is the largest among 30 approved historical and cultural protected areas in Beijing. Also, it is a unique area with great tourism resources and d
16、evelopment potential. Many Hutongs and Siheyuans, two traditional Chinese residential areas, less seen in present Beijing, are situated there. They are well protected and have been regarded to be a cultural asset(财产 ) to the city. The residences have maintained the lifestyle and many folk activities
17、 of Old Beijing. The area boasts(包含 ) a concentration of many historical and cultural relics(遗迹 ), residences of famous people, abundant natural scenery and folk buildings. Shichahai combine Old Beijing with modern foreign living styles. It is noted for the concentration of bars on its boardwalk in
18、the Lotus Lane, a business block. Bars there have attracted many white-collar city dwellers and foreigners. The spectacular harmony of traditional Chinese culture and foreign influences in the bars propel many foreigners to go every week. 28 What should be the best title for the passage? （ A） The Mo
19、st Famous Area in Beijing. （ B） The Most Favorite Place for White-collar Dwellers. （ C） Shichahai Mingles Different Cultures. （ D） Shichahaithe Unique Area with Bars. 29 Shichahai is one of the _ in Beijing. （ A） famous bars （ B） historical and cultural protected areas （ C） residential areas for whi
20、te-collar city dwellers （ D） traditional Chinese cultures 30 Which of the following has less seen in present Beijing? （ A） Siheyuan. （ B） Folk building. （ C） Hutong. （ D） Both A and C. 31 Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? _ （ A） Hutongs and Siheyuans have been r
21、egarded to be a cultural asset. （ B） The covering area of Shichahai is over146 hectares. （ C） Foreigners like going to bars located in Hutongs. （ D） There are 30 historical and cultural protected areas in Beijing. 32 What kind of lifestyle do the residents in Shichahai areas maintain? （ A） Lifestyle
22、 of Old Beijing. （ B） Modern foreign living style. （ C） Both A and B. （ D） None of them. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 33 Holiday Homes in Mallorca Holiday apartments in Mallorca sailing and fishing portquiet
23、even in summer season. Beautiful rooms with views of the sea and mountains, yet near shops and restaurants. Cars and bicycles are for hire. Sailing and sports clubs nearby. Holidays in Comfort Luxury(豪华 ) coach tours in Italy, out of normal holiday season. 21 leisurely days to visit five Italian cit
24、ies starting from London on 1st September. The tours are guided by Professor Martin Davis, formerly Head of Italian Studies, London University. See the arts and culture of Italy on history. Kibbutz(集体农场 ) Holidays in Israel Working holidays on a kibbutz in Israel. All countries welcome for one to th
25、ree months if prepared to work morning with kibbutz members. Hotels, food and trips to sights on history all provided FREEyou pay only for the special low-cost return flight. 33 If we have a holiday for sailing and fishing, we should go to _. （ A） Kibbutz （ B） Italy （ C） Mallorca （ D） Israel 34 In M
26、allorca we can hire cars and bicycles to see and appreciate _. （ A） modem arts （ B） historical sites （ C） farming villages （ D） beautiful views 35 From the second advertisement we can learn that tourists can go on a tour of 5 Italian cities by _. （ A） a high-class car （ B） a comfortable coach （ C） a
27、 luxury ship （ D） a special flight 36 It is cheap and easy to visit Kibbutz, because one only needs to work there and _. （ A） buy airline tickets （ B） rent an apartment （ C） buy food for oneself （ D） pay for trips to sights 37 The purpose of the three advertisements is to provide tourists with _. （
28、A） facts about beautiful places （ B） information of their trips （ C） necessary warnings and cautions （ D） instructions on how to take trips 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 wri
29、te your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 38 We have chosen what we believe to be the five most spectacular natural wondersthose that are the biggest, longest or most impressive of their kind. These natural wonders inspire awe(敬畏 ) in everyone who views them. Mt. Everest Mt. E
30、verest, which is located at the border between. China and Nepal, is the worlds highest mountain. It measures 29,035 feet. And the mountain is still growing! Geological forces push it up a few millimeters each year. Grand Canyon Visitors to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in Arizona admire its
31、 breathtaking colors, rock formations and cliffs. No picture can adequately capture its beauty. The canyon is 277 miles long and from 4 to 18 miles wide. Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef extends 1,200 miles along Australias northeast coast through the Coral Sea. It is the largest coral form
32、ation in the world and is visible from space! Actually, it is not one reef but a chain of thousands. Victoria Falls Victoria Falls stretch across the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Locals call the falls “Mosioa Tunya“ or “The Smoke that Thunders“. The roar of the water can be heard far b
33、efore the mist from the falls comes into view. Amazon Rain Forest The Amazon Rain Forest covers more than a billion acres of northern South America. If this rain forest were a country, it would be the ninth largest one in the world! 【 46】 is the worlds highest mountain. The Grand Canyon is【 47】 in l
34、ength and from 4 to 18 miles in width. The largest coral formation in the world is located in the country of【 48】 . “Mesioa Tunya“ is the name of【 49】 called by the locals. The area of the Amazon Rain Forest is more than【 50】 . Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, y
35、ou 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 A - timekeeper B - land drill C - touching, the finishing line D - lifeguard E - artificial waves F - back stroke G - swi
36、mming lane H - treading water I - diving pool J - breast stroke K - one-meter springboard L - butterfly stroke M - starting dive N - changing room O - starting block P - side stroke Q - swimming suit 51. ( ) 蝶泳 ( ) 计时员 52. ( ) 人工海浪 ( ) 出发台 53. ( ) 蛙泳 ( ) 陆上练习 54. ( ) 出发起跳 ( )救 生员 55. ( ) 泳道 ( ) 终点触线
37、 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 I dont often lose things and Im especially careful with money, so 1 was quite surprised when I reached for my wallet and it wasnt there.
38、 At first, I thought it was possible that I could have left it at home. Then I remembered taking it out to pay fo 48 Why was the writer so sure that he had brought his wallet with him? Because he _. 49 According to the passage, the writer most probably lost his wallet when he 50 Why did the writer w
39、alk back to the table where he had been sitting? Because it was possible that he _. 51 What did he actually do when he walked back to the table? He explained to the waiter what _. 52 Whom did the writer tell the story to? 53 We have received your letter of July 1, requesting about the best terms of
40、the goods. （ A）敬悉贵公司 7月 1日来函，对该商品 优惠条款询价。 （ B）贵公司要我方 7月 1日前说明我们产品的性能，我方予以接受。 （ C）我方已收到贵公司 7月 1日来函，谨要求贵方提供最佳货物。 （ D） 7月 1日我们已发出信函，询问有关商品事宜，望收悉。 54 It is true that we dont agree on many things, but we have remained faithful friends. （ A）虽然我们在许多事不能达成共识这是一个事实，但我们仍是忠实的朋友。 （ B）它是一个事实，那就是尽管我们在许多事不能达 成共识，但我
41、们仍是忠实的朋友。 （ C）诚然我们不同意许多事情，我们依旧友好相待。 （ D）事实是我们在很多事情上意见不一，但我们仍时很好的朋友。 55 Something unexpected has happened which prevents me from my promise （ A）一些不希望的事情的发生使我不能承兑我的誓言。 （ B）一些让我不能遵守诺言的事不希望地发生了。 （ C）一些出乎意料的事情的发生使我不能遵守诺言。 （ D）阻止我免于遵守诺言，一些不希望发生的事情还是发生了。 56 Its reported that the rate of inflation is increa
42、sing daily。 （ A）有报道说通货膨胀在一天天地增长。 （ B）据报道，通货膨胀一天比一天增长得多。 （ C）有报道证实，通货膨胀率每天都在上升。 （ D）据报道，通货膨胀率每天都在上升。 57 Xiamen is well-known as “Hawaii in the East“ with colorful view and rich folk culture. It has attracted many tourists from around the world. Since the 1990s, tourism (旅游业 ) in Xiamen has gained an
43、unexpected development, with a great number of visitors eac 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 Directions: This part is to test your abilit
44、y to do practical writing. You are required to write both a Letter of Invitation and a Reply to the Letter according to the following instructions given in Chinese. Remember to write the two letters in the Translation/Composition Sheet. 1. Letter 1 发信人：张玲 内 容： 1邀请 Jane暑假期间到北京来度假 2陪同她游览长城、故宫、颐和园等 3请回
45、信告知是否能来 写信日期： 2003年 6月 25日 Letter 2 回信人： Jane 内 容： 1感谢并接受张玲的邀请 2决定 7月初来北京 回信日期： 2003年 6月 30日 Words for reference： 长城 the Great Wall 故宫 the Imperial Palace 颐和园 the Summer Palace 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 502答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. Th
46、ere 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】 Could I speak to Mary, please? 1 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 考查电话用语。在接电话时， This i
47、s.表示 “我是 ” ， That is.表示 “你是 ” ，故选择 A项正确。 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,
48、you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 2 【听力原文】 W: This pen is a dollar and the yellow one is 2.00. M: The green one is twice as much as the yellow one. Q: How much is the green one? 2 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 绿笔价格是黄笔的两倍： 22=4。 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 blanks acco
