1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 519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） Expensive. （ B） 25 miles. （ C） 20 （ D） Cheap. （ A） Whos that? （ B） Well, you cant. （ C） Whom do you want to speak to? （ D） Wait for a moment. （ A） Its wonderful. （ B） It doesnt matter. （ C） I once visited this city. （ D） Never mind. （ A） I like Mr.
3、Zuo very much. （ B） I like English very much. （ C） Mr. Zuo came here last year. （ D） Mr. Zuo did. （ A） Congratulations! （ B） Have a good time! （ C） You are unmarried. （ D） Good job! Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogu
4、es 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） Have a walk. （ B） Go to the cinema. （ C） Take care of her child. （ D） Go
5、to see her child. （ A） The woman didnt take it. （ B） It was very difficult. （ C） It was easy. （ D） It could have been more difficult. （ A） At the post office. （ B） At the railway station. （ C） At the airport. （ D） In a bank. （ A） 8:00. （ B） 7:30. （ C） 0.291667 （ D） 0.354167 （ A） It was interesting.
6、（ B） It was boring. （ C） It was discouraging. （ D） It was moving. 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
7、 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. 10 Over five hundred years ago, a man designed a【 B1】 _machine. He also invented a helicopter. This【 B2】 _man was an Italian. He was called Le
8、onardo Da Vinci. He was good at everything he tried. We remember him today, however, as an artist. He was one of the greatest artists the world has ever【 B3】 _You may have heard of a picture called “Mona Lisa“. He painted that. While he was in Milan, he painted a【 B4】_picture. He drew it on the wall
9、 of a monastery(修道院 )dining room. Many people say this picture is the greatest one ever painted. Its called “The Last Supper“. Da Vinci worked hard painting this picture. Often he worked all day and never【 B5】 _to eat or drink. 11 【 B1】 12 【 B2】 13 【 B3】 14 【 B4】 15 【 B5】 Section A Directions: In th
10、is 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. 16 All the students in our class passed the English final test _ him. （ A） besides （ B） except for （ C） except （ D） withou
11、t 17 Sometimes students have great difficulty in_ facts from fiction and often believe such things exist. （ A） telling （ B） talking （ C） saying （ D） speaking 18 You can borrow some money from him this time but dont make a _ of it. （ A） custom （ B） customs （ C） habit （ D） tradition 19 Women workers w
12、ear hats _ their hair gets caught in the machine. （ A） if （ B） in case （ C） unless （ D） because 20 A completely new situation will _ when the examination system comes into existence. （ A） arise （ B） rise （ C） raise （ D） race 21 It is high time that you _ a bath; why are you still watching TV? （ A） w
13、ill take （ B） took （ C） had taken （ D） would take - 22 Building the new house _ the family as many as twenty thousand dollars. （ A） takes （ B） spends （ C） pays （ D） costs 23 By the time you get back, great changes _ in this area. （ A） will take place （ B） are taking place （ C） will have taken place
14、（ D） are to take place 24 She lost her _ when the policeman stopped her to check whether her passport was valid(有效的 ). （ A） language （ B） spirit （ C） character （ D） temper 25 Albert Einstein is a man _ material things mean nothing. （ A） for whom （ B） to whom （ C） with whom （ D） in whom Section B Dir
15、ections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 The brain needs a(continue)_supply of blood to work well. 27 It took me half an hour(write)_ a well-arranged passage. 28 If we(get)_ up earlier, we would not hav
16、e missed the school bus. 29 Though he won several awards in the competition, he didnt become proud over his many(achieve)_. 30 After(enter)_the room, I found nobody in it. 31 Im(surprise)_that he didnt come even after our many invitations. 32 Its no use(pretend)_you didnt know when being asked about
17、 the news. 33 (general)_speaking, nothing can be certain but tax and death. 34 (little)_you open your heart to others, the more your heart suffers. 35 Every time I do something, he always(point)_out my faults. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfin
18、ished 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. 35 When the steam engine was invented in the 18th century, it began one of the greatest revolutions in our world. The invention of the petrol engine
19、 at the end of the 19th century led to another enormous change in our lives. And the computer is almost certainly going to be no less important an invention than these engines were. Just as there was a Stone Age, an Iron Age and so on, we have been living for centuries in a Paper Age, when almost al
20、l information was kept and sent on paper. However, to provide us with this paper, numerous trees have to be cut down every year. But now, with the computer, enormous amounts of information can be stored and sent without any paper, using small discs or the Internet. Computers allow one to send inform
21、ation to others anywhere in the world, through the Internet, and to receive information from them. One can send a long message more quickly from England to Australia, for example, than from ones house to someone in the garden. Computers are not only used for writing; they can produce diagrams and pi
22、ctures, and can even be used for playing games. They are a common sight at airports and railway stations, in hotels and restaurants; in fact, almost everywhere. 36 The author seems to say that the invention of the computer is_ that of the steam and petrol engines. （ A） less important than （ B） far m
23、ore important than （ C） at least as important as （ D） not so important as 37 According to the author, the disadvantage of using paper to keep and send information is that_. （ A） too many trees are cut down （ B） too much paper is needed （ C） it wastes our time （ D） it is hard to get enough paper 38 W
24、e may infer that the fastest way to send messages is by using_. （ A） computer （ B） air mail （ C） discs （ D） paper 39 Which of the following functions of the computer is NOT mentioned in the passage? （ A） Offering entertainment. （ B） Making phone calls. （ C） Doing office and business work. （ D） Sendi
25、ng information. 40 The title that best expresses the main idea of the passage is_. （ A） Computer and Our Life （ B） Computer and Our Future （ C） Paper Age and Computer Age （ D） Computer Age Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 th
26、rough 45. 40 Its simply amazing what a cell phone can do these days. Teenagers know this better than anyone. Theyll tell you their super-thin phones are really pocket-sized entertainment systems. They can listen to music, watch music videos, and play computer games. They can take photos and send tex
27、t messages to their friends. Businesspeople know this, too. For them, cell phones are really high-tech business tools. They can review business documents and read e-mail. They can check their appointment calendar and get directions to a clients office. So what features do cell phones have these days
28、? That depends on the model, of course. But the standard features include a digital camera, MP3 player and PDA. Newer models also have video-recording capacity. Perhaps most importantly, some phones offer wireless(无线 )Internet access. That means you can use your phone to read and send e-mail and bro
29、wse the Web. You can download music, games and video files. You can even watch short “made-for-phone“ dramas. 41 According to the passage, _ know better the amazing functions of a cell phone than anyone. （ A） females （ B） males （ C） children （ D） teenagers 42 For the teenagers, what is NOT the main
30、purpose of using a cell phone? （ A） Listening to the music. （ B） Sending text messages. （ C） Taking photos. （ D） Reviewing business documents. 43 What does the word “appointment“(Line 2, Para. 2)mean? （ A） Social engagement. （ B） Business activity. （ C） Conversation. （ D） Travelling. 44 Newer models
31、 of cell phones have features like_. （ A） MP3 player （ B） PDA （ C） a digital camera （ D） video-recording capacity 45 Which of the followings can the users do, thanks to wireless Internet access? （ A） Read and send e-mail. （ B） Browse the Web and even watch short dramas for cell phone users. （ C） Dow
32、nload music, games and video files. （ D） All the above. 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. 45 Memo Date: March
33、 30, 2005 To: John Smith From: Mary Waters Subject: New Pension Plan Please contact the HR Department for detailed information about the new pension plan designed for different age groups. This plan provides you with a convenient method to save money for your retirement. Note the advantages of this
34、form of saving. As to the money you put into the account, you neednt pay additional income tax. Your money is readily available upon your retirement. You need to decide how much money you want to save each month within the limit of each age group and complete the forms at the HR Department. A Memo T
35、o: John Smith From: Mary Waters Date: March 30, 2005 Subject: A New【 R1】 _ Purpose: To ask Mr. Smith to contact the HR Department for【 R2】 _ Advantages of the plan: 1. No【 R3】 _ 2. Money【 R4】 _upon your retirement Requirement: Decide【 R5】 _money you want to save each month 46 【 R1】 47 【 R2】 48 【 R3】
36、 49 【 R4】 50 【 R5】 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. 50 A Audi B BMW C Buick D Chrysle
37、r E Chevrolet F Ford G Fiat H Ferrari I Honda J Jaguar K Lincoln L Lexus M Mercedes-Benz N Nissan O Porsche P Rolls-Royce Q Renault R Toyota S Volkswagen T Volvo 51 ( )奥迪 ( )保时捷 52 ( )沃尔沃 ( )别克 53 ( )丰田 ( )福特 54 ( )法拉利 ( )大众 55 ( )梅赛德斯一奔驰 ( )宝马 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After re
38、ading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 55 Hotel Parliament The Best Western Premier Hotel Parliament is a new delicate four star hotel in the business center of Budapest designed in harmony of the minimal-art style beauty. The Houses
39、of Parliament, the marvelous Danube bank and a few memorable sites of the World Heritage located in a few minutes walking distance from the hotel as well as the biggest shopping center of Budapest. The hotel is located in the 5th district of Budapest at the corner of Kalman Imre and Vadasz Street. T
40、he hotel offers 65, in minimal-art style designed double rooms, atrium(中庭 )style breakfast room, two conference and two lounge rooms, library room, business center, bar and wellness room(健身房 )with sauna and Jacuzzi. Room amenities(设施 ): Air-conditioner, LCD TV, minibar, telephone, sofa, free Interne
41、t access, hairdryer. Hotel amenities: 24 hrs reception, security service, laundry facilities, lift, air conditioned public areas, non-smoking rooms available, anti allergic rooms, bar, lounge, rich buffet breakfast, laundry service, business center with free Internet usage, sauna and Jacuzzi.The pri
42、ce of the room includes: Buffet-breakfast, Jacuzzi, sauna and taxes 56 Where is Hotel Parliament located? It is located in the _ of Budapest. 57 How far is the Houses of Parliament away from Hotel Parliament? It is a few minutes _ from the hotel. 58 How many double rooms does Hotel Parliament offer?
43、 59 What kind of service does the business center in the hotel provide? _, sauna and Jacuzzi. 60 How much should you pay if you book a single room for 4 nights in July? 61 Learning to cope with a health problem can contribute to a better life. （ A）学会预防健康问题的出现可使生活更美好。 （ B）为过上更好的生活，我们必须学会预防健康问题的出现。 （
44、C）学会应对健康问题可使生活更加美好。 （ D）学会预防健康问题的出现是对生活的一大贡献。 62 It is important to sound polite when answering the phone, whoever it is from. （ A）在电话中回答他人问题时要礼貌有加，并问明是谁打来的，这一点很重要。 （ B）接听重要电话时要彬彬有礼，问明是谁打来的。 （ C）不管电话是谁打来的，都应礼貌接听，这一点很重要。 （ D）很重要的一点是，在电话中回答问题时应礼貌有加，无论是谁打来的。 63 We are very much impressed by the high qu
45、ality and competitive price of your products. （ A）贵方产品质量上乘，竞争力强，因此给我们留下深刻印象。 （ B）贵方生产出的产品质量上乘，价格低廉，我们对此深表感谢。 （ C）我们很欣赏贵方产品的上乘质量，因此愿意出高价购买。 （ D）我们对贵方产品的上乘质量和有竞争力的价格印象深刻。 64 With the rapid development of petroleum industry, more and more oil products of high quality are being turned out. （ A）随着石油工业的稳步
46、发展，越来越多高质量的石油产品远销海外。 （ B）随着石油工业的迅速发展，越来越多高质量的石油产品被生产出来。 （ C）尽管石油工业发展缓慢，生产出的石油产品质量却越来越高。 （ D）由于石油工业的飞速发展，越来越多高质量的石油产品出口到国外。 65 Please note that from next Monday we are introducing an environmentally friendly scheme(计划，方案 ). All used paper from the office will be recycled. Used paper should be placed
47、in the green bin(箱子 )next to the photocopier for collection. All staff are asked for their full cooperation with this scheme for it can help achieve better use of resources and cut costs in the running of the company. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do
48、 practical writing. You are required to write an letter or composition according to the following information. 66 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to complete the application form according to the instructions given in Chinese below. Remember to write on th
49、e Translation/Composition Sheet. 说明：请按照下面的中文提示，以中国学生王小明 (男 )的身份填写下列 大学入学申请表格。具体信息如下： 出生日期： 1975年 8月 20日 联系地址：广州市中山路 710号 联系电话： 020-61006571 个人情况说明：本人毕业院校和目前就职情况，所要申请的专业，个人学习兴趣以及希望对方提供的信息等。 Application Form Family name: _ First name: _ Date of Birth: _ Nationality: _ Sex: _ Telephone number: _ Address: _ Ple
