1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 527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） Im pleased. （ B） Never mind. （ C） Yes, of course. （ D） I could. （ A） Everything is all right. （ B） Its late. （ C） I can do everything. （ D） You are here. （ A） Not at all. （ B） Yes, I dont mind. （ C） No, I do. （ D） Yes, it is good. （ A） Me too. （ B）
3、Nice to see you. （ C） Thats all right. （ D） The same to you. （ A） The post office is too distant. （ B） There is only one post office. （ C） I dont want to go to the post office. （ D） Look, just over there. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There
4、 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. （ A） He will call a taxi. （ B） He will drive her to the
5、 airport. （ C） The taxi driver is his friend. （ D） The taxi driver will drive them to the airport. （ A） She is having a headache. （ B） She thinks the man is nervous. （ C） She wants to leave. （ D） She is waiting for the doctor. （ A） 1998-2000. （ B） 1989-1992. （ C） 1998-2001. （ D） 1999-2002. （ A） Hard
6、 to say. （ B） The womans. （ C） The mans. （ D） Toms. （ A） Because she has to write her paper. （ B） Because she has no money. （ C） Because she is afraid. （ D） Because she will see the film tomorrow. Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The passage has some word
7、s 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. Now the passage will begin. 10 Christma
8、s is celebrated【 B1】 _the world. December 25 is believed to be the birthday of Jesus Christ. People【 B2】 _gifts. You give gifts to family members and close friends. Children receive toys from Santa Claus. They believe that on Christmas Eve Santa Claus, a fat old man who wears a red【 B3】 _and hat and
9、 long white beard, will come down from the chimney to bring them gifts.【 B4】 _the story, the old man travels in a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer. The children usually hang their long stockings near the chimney. On Christmas morning they will find the stockings full of candy and toys. Their parents,
10、 instead of Santa Claus,【 B5】 _fill the stockings with what they wish for. 11 【 B1】 12 【 B2】 13 【 B3】 14 【 B4】 15 【 B5】 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
11、 marked A , B, C, and D. 16 The scientist Galileo claimed that the earth _ around the sun. （ A） moves （ B） moved （ C） is moving （ D） was moving 17 _ the language in the town, he found it hard to get a piece of work. （ A） Not knowing （ B） Not know （ C） Knowing not （ D） Know not 18 _ hold the VIP card
12、 will be free of charge for this service. （ A） People （ B） Those people （ C） Those ones （ D） Those who 19 None of us expected the president to _ at the party. We thought he was still in hospital. （ A） turn in （ B） turn down （ C） turn out （ D） turn up 20 I found _ hard to concentrate. （ A） this （ B）
13、that （ C） it （ D） what 21 The early pioneers had to _ many hardships to settle on the new land like the New World. （ A） go along with （ B） go back on （ C） go through （ D） go into 22 I broke my relationship with him because he always found _ with me. （ A） mistake （ B） failure （ C） error （ D） fault 23
14、 In case of something unexpected, it is advisable to _ your life against accident. （ A） insure （ B） ensure （ C） assure （ D） be sure 24 There are lots of trees _ the river. （ A） in either side of （ B） in either sides of （ C） on either sides of （ D） on either side of 25 Many of our dreams_ impossible
15、in the past have come true. （ A） were considered （ B） to be considered （ C） considering （ D） considered 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. 26 Up till now, you neednt decide yet whether(s
16、tudy)_arts or science. 27 While I(watch)_television, the door bell rang. 28 What a(translate)_really does is expressing other peoples exact idea in a different language. 29 Many species of animals which once lived on the earth are no longer in(exist)_. 30 He(think)_to have information which will be
17、useful to the police. 31 I cant invite you to dinner this week as I am having my house(paint)_at the moment. 32 Beginning in the late 19th century, the yearly rise in the productivity of England was just(slight)_less than Germany and the U.S. 33 If you are caught(read)_her diary, shell surely be ang
18、ry. 34 Maya stopped(tie)_her shoelace(鞋带 ). 35 His suggestion that we close down the firm and fire all the employees is not(accept)_. 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 the
19、re are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 35 Americans have contributed to many art forms, and jazz, a type of music, is one of the art forms that were started in the United States. Black Americans, who sang and played the music of their homeland, created jazz. Jazz
20、 is a mixture of music of Africa, the work songs the slaves sang, and religious music. Improvisation(即兴 )is an important part of jazz. This is why a jazz song might sound a little different each time it is played. Jazz bands formed in the late 1800s. They played in bars and clubs in many towns and c
21、ities of the South, especially New Orleans. New Orleans is an international seaport, and people from all over the world come to New Orleans to hear jazz. Jazz became more and more popular. By the 1920s, jazz was popular all over the United States. By the 1940s, you could hear jazz not only in clubs
22、and bars, but in concert halls as well. Today, people from all over the world play jazz. Jazz musicians from the United States, Asia, Africa, South America, and Europe meet and share their music at festivals on every continent. In this way jazz continues to grow and change. 36 What can be the best t
23、itle of the passage? （ A） American Art Forms （ B） The Development of Jazz （ C） The Music of Black Americans （ D） The Birthplace of Jazz 37 Which of the following is TRUE? （ A） Jazz is now popular all over the world. （ B） Jazz is now a kind of religious music. （ C） Jazz is now played only in bars and
24、 clubs. （ D） Jazz is now played a little differently sometimes. 38 From the text, it can be inferred that_. （ A） New Orleans is the place where jazz was first produced （ B） the American people are all jazz lovers （ C） jazz is merely sung by the black when working （ D） jazz may become more popular as
25、 time goes on 39 It took about_years to make jazz popular in the United States. （ A） 200 （ B） 120 （ C） 80 （ D） 40 40 The statement that_is NOT true. （ A） jazz is a mixture of African music, the work songs, the slave songs and religious music （ B） in the late 1800s jazz bands made their first appeara
26、nce （ C） new Orleans lies in the North of America （ D） it is Black Americans who has invented Jazz Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 40 Founded in 1386, the oldest university in Germany and one of the oldest three
27、 universities in European Continent(not including the UK)is the University of Heidelberg. The university is located in a beautiful city in southwest of Germany, Heidelberg. With a population of only 130,000, the city attracts millions of tourists from worldwide every year. Unlike other universities
28、in Germany, Heidelberg University is not situated in a fixed area. Instead, it is dotted among the ancient old downtown areas. Tourists often find one of its faculties(系 , 科 )here, and another one there, just beside the bustling commercial area. The university has about 24,000 students, among them m
29、ore than 4,500 international students, and is regarded as an important center of modern research and study in Germany. Its fifteen faculties cover a wide area of subjects in the arts and sciences, including medicine. The university does not offer courses in engineering and agriculture. 41 According
30、to the passage, which is the oldest university in Germany? （ A） University of Hamburg. （ B） University of Bonn. （ C） Heidelberg University. （ D） Technical University Berlin. 42 According to the passage, Heidelberg University enjoys a history of _ years. （ A） 590 （ B） 600 （ C） 610 （ D） 621 43 Heidelb
31、erg University does not offer courses in_. （ A） arts and sciences （ B） arts and medicine （ C） engineering and agriculture （ D） sciences and medicine 44 Where is Heidelberg University located? （ A） A fixed place in modern downtown areas. （ B） An unfixed place in ancient rural areas. （ C） A fixed plac
32、e in ancient rural areas. （ D） An unfixed place in ancient downtown areas. 45 Which of the statement about the University of Heidelberg is TRUE according to the passage? （ A） Its faculties are all beside the commercial areas. （ B） It has about 19,500 German students. （ C） It was one of the oldest th
33、ree universities in European Continent. （ D） It is the most important research and study center in Europe. 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 mo
34、re than 3 words) on the blanks. 45 Driver Wanted (1)Clean driving license(执照 ) (2)Must be of smart(帅气的 )appearance (3)Age over 25 Apply to(申请 ): Capes Taxi, 17 Palace Road, Roston Air Hostesses(空姐 )for International Flights Wanted (1)Candidates(申请者 )must be between 20 and 33 years old. (2)Height 1.6
35、m to 1.75m (3)Education to GCSE standard(标准 ) (4)Two languages. Must be able to swim. Apply to: Recruitment(招聘 )office, Southern Airlines, Heathrow Airport West. HR37KK. Teachers Needed For private language school. Teaching experience necessary. Apply to: The Director of Studies, Instant Languages L
36、td, 279 Canal Street, Roston Employees Wanted For recruiting drivers: The candidates must be of【 R1】 _ For recruiting air hostesses for international flight: 1. The education of the candidates must be up to【 R2】 _. 2. Being able to master【 R3】 _and being able to【 R4】 _is a must. For recruiting teach
37、ers: 【 R5】 _is quite necessary. 46 【 R1】 47 【 R2】 48 【 R3】 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 bracket
38、s of question NO. 51-55. 50 A president B dean of studies C professor D lecturer E Alma Mater F alumnus G student union H sophomore I boarder J postgraduate K compulsory course L extracurricular activities M semester N credit O academic record P school report Q dissertation R diploma S scholarship T
39、 tuition 51 ( )校友 ( )学期 52 ( )必修课 ( )成绩单 53 ( )奖学金 ( )学生会 54 ( )毕业证书 ( )课外活动 55 ( )教授 ( )学费 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. 55 Workshop to Focus on Grant Process Laura Chin
40、 will present a workshop Thursday showing nonprofit groups how to apply for Neighborhood grants to further their community work. The Neighborhood program will provide several grants, using $20,000 of the district offices community service funds and gifts of $5,000 each from Woodland Medical Center a
41、nd Pavilion Insurance, Inc. May 18 is the application deadline for the second round of endowments, which are expected to be awarded twice each fiscal year. Thursdays workshop will deal with application process and will answer questions about the program, which honors groups trying to beautify or imp
42、rove their neighborhood. Chin established the matching grant program to encourage community volunteerism. Groups are required to match the grant amount with contribution of volunteer labor, materials and cash. The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. at the 3rd District Council Office, 19040 market Street
43、. To obtain an application, call 1-800-555-3983. 56 What group will be interested in this workshop? 57 How many times are grants awarded each fiscal year? 58 When is the deadline for applying for the second round of endowments? 59 For what reason did Chin establish the matching grant program? Chin e
44、stablished the matching grant program to promote _ 60 When will the workshop begin? 61 Not all workers are trained sufficiently to get used to the new production method. （ A）所有的工人都未得到充分的培训来使用新的生产方法。 （ B）并非所有的工人都得到了充分的培训来适应新的生产方法。 （ C）并不是所有的工人都得到了适当的培训来习惯新的生产方法。 （ D）工人们都接受了培训，但却并未充分掌握新的生产方法的使用。 62 Th
45、e rising price of medicine is among the most worrying problems facing the country. （ A）不断上升的就医花费已成为目前该国面临的最令其烦恼的问题。 （ B）目前该国最 严重的问题就是面对着不断上升的就医花费。 （ C）目前该国面临的最严重的问题之一就是不断上升的药品价格。 （ D）不断上升的药品价格是该国当前面临的最令人担忧的问题之一。 63 The countrys transformation into a market economy can be slow and difficult. （ A）市场经济
46、在该国的形成过程一定会缓慢且艰难。 （ B）该国市场经济要形成，速度可能会较慢，困难也很多。 （ C）该国可以放慢市场经济的发展速度，因为其遇到的困难较大。 （ D）该国向市场经济的转变可能会缓慢且艰难。 64 The company has just introduced the latest computer technology into the departments of Marketing and Sales. （ A）公司刚刚把最新的计算机技术推广到营销部和销售部。 （ B）公司刚刚让市场销售部介绍了最先进的计算机技术。 （ C）公司刚刚向市场销售部介绍了最新的计算机技术。 （
47、D）公司刚刚让市场销售部采用最新的计算机技术。 65 John has excellent interpersonal skills and is sociable, patient and a good listener. As a friend, I particularly appreciate his loyalty and sense of humor. I also admire his calmness when facing difficult situations. Therefore, I have no hesitation in recommending him for
48、 the position of Training Manager for your company and wish him every success in his application. 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. 66 This p
49、art is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a Memo according to the instructions given in Chinese below. Remember to write on the Translation/ Composition Sheet. 说明：以销售部培训经理的名义，写一份 2006年 6月 19日发布的备忘录。包括以下内容： 收信人：所有销售部员工 发信人： Jim Green(销售部经理 ) 内容：为了提高销售部员工的水平， 要求所有销售部门员工参加一期销售培训课程。课程主要包括外语知识、 销售规划、外贸函电写作等。课程从 2006年 6月
