1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 537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） Of course not. （ B） Please close the door. （ C） Is it cold? （ D） Please dont close the door. （ A） No, it s too expensive. （ B） I like it very much. （ C） It s about a love story. （ D） No, I dont think I need it. （ A） About 20 hours. （ B） So long. （ C
3、） Very fast. （ D） I usually go home by air. （ A） Here you are. （ B） It is here. （ C） Yes, I would. （ D） I ve got some money. （ A） That s all right. （ B） I m going to Shanghai. （ C） I m fine. Thank you. （ D） Everything is going well. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to under
4、stand 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. （ A） Waiter and customer. （
5、 B） Patient and doctor. （ C） Wife and husband. （ D） Director and pupil. （ A） Twenty minutes. （ B） Fifty minutes. （ C） Half an hour. （ D） Eighty minutes. （ A） Go home at 5 o clock. （ B） Work together with Mr. Golden. （ C） Type some letters. （ D） Help the woman. （ A） She doesn t want to go to France.
6、（ B） She doesn t want to get the visa. （ C） She s not sure when she can leave for France. （ D） She doesnt know how to get the visa. （ A） She has got a drivers license. （ B） She was accepted by a college. （ C） She is going to another country. （ D） She got a good job. Section C Directions: In this sec
7、tion 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 according to what you hear. The third reading is
8、for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 10 Friendship is both a source of【 B1】 and good health. People who have close friends naturally enjoy their company. The emotional benefits from friendship are also important. When we have good news, it will make us more joyful to【 B2】 the h
9、appiness with friends. Similarly,【 B3】 trouble, when our spirits are low,it will help【 B4】 stress if we tell our worries and fears to close friends. Moreover, we may even get some【 B5】suggestions for solving a particular problem. 11 【 B1】 12 【 B2】 13 【 B3】 14 【 B4】 15 【 B5】 Section A Directions: In
10、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. 16 The new dictionary_him 15 dollars. （ A） paid （ B） took （ C） spent （ D） cost 17 His good sense of humor made a deep im
11、pression_us. （ A） in （ B） on （ C） for （ D） to 18 He had so little education_he was unfit for this job. （ A） but （ B） what （ C） as （ D） that 19 _had enough time, they would have visited the Great Wall. （ A） Had they （ B） Have they （ C） Would they have （ D） If they 20 Noise is unpleasant,_when you are
12、 absorbed in reading. （ A） essentially （ B） especially （ C） specially （ D） strangely 21 It was so dark in the cinema that I could hardly_my roommate. （ A） pull out （ B） run out （ C） pick out （ D） turn out 22 When_along the street in the evening, the young lawyer saw her former teacher. （ A） walking
13、（ B） to walk （ C） walk （ D） walked 23 Ill accept any job_I dont have to get up early. （ A） as soon as （ B） as long as （ C） as far as （ D） as much as 24 They were angry because you_your promise. （ A） didn t keep （ B） have not kept （ C） don t keep （ D） had not kept 25 Mary had an_; she s been knocked
14、down by a taxi. （ A） event （ B） occurrence （ C） accident （ D） incident 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 As Edison grew older, he never lost his (interesting) _in science. 27 The rep
15、ort showed us very (clear) _how the plane crashed. 28 Since you have passed the (drive) _test, you can drive your own car. 29 When he got to the crossroads, he went in the wrong (direct) _. 30 I prefer_(live) in the city rather than in the country. 31 Her mother was ill. She had to (stay) _at home t
16、o look after her. 32 I can not afford (go) _out tonight. I dont have enough money. 33 He feels like (have) _a good rest after a long journey. 34 He employs 30 (employ)_in his company. 35 Last night we all went to the cinema, because the film was very (excite) _. Task 1 Directions: After reading the
17、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. 35 The Esky, a great Australian inventionits about as important to the Australian household as
18、a BBQ(吃烧烤的野餐 ), How else would we move our carefully prepared food and drink around without having it spoilt. Though it is a regular problem with Esky, you also need to plan. If you havent had a freeze pack, then you 11 need to go out and buy a bag of ice (maybe even several bags of ice). Get a Port
19、able Mini Fridge and you 11 save on the bags of ice as well as a good deal on cleaning time. The Portable Mini Fridge requires a 12V DC supply, and you 11 find this thermo electric cooler the best thing invented since sliced bread (near enough anyway). One thing this car fridge has over your average
20、 Eskyit 11 warm to 6065C. and it does all this without any environmental pollution. Apart from basic cleaning, this thermo electric warmer is largely non-wearing and maintenance-free. At last, an affordable mini fridge for your car or boat will help save those green vegetables or fruits better, also
21、 it will keep the shape of an ice cream, this may help you feel very happy. 36 What is Esky from the context? （ A） a kind of food. （ B） a case to preserve cold drinks or food. （ C） electronic sky. （ D） a refrigerator. 37 How did people move the already prepared food if they didn t have freeze pack?
22、（ A） They put them in plastic bags. （ B） They use ice to keep the temperature down. （ C） They cover them with thick cloth. （ D） They do nothing. 38 What are the features of this Portable Mini Fridge? （ A） It is easily cleaned. （ B） It works with a 12V DC supply. （ C） It is environmentally friendly.
23、（ D） A11 the above. 39 In what way is Portable Mini Fridge superior to an Esky? （ A） Itll warm to 60 -65C and it is environmentally friendly. （ B） It carries more food and drinks. （ C） It is larger. （ D） It looks more beautiful. 40 What is the authors attitude toward this mini fridge? （ A） He thinks
24、 its inferior to Esky. （ B） He likes it very much. （ C） He thinks its like sliced bread. （ D） He doesn t quite like this fridge. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 40 Broadband technology is seen as the key to the
25、new digital economy. In this rapidly changing world, media and technology information can be sent via phone calls and downloads like music, graphics, business information or films. The simpler the information, the smaller the package and the narrower the bandwidth needed to deliver it. Broadband is
26、used for high speed Internet connections at a fixed monthly rate. It turns an exciting telephone line into a high speed digital line capable of carrying data up to 40 times conventional modem speeds. Any download is available at the click of a mouse-there is no dial-up as there is with standard Inte
27、rnet Service Providers. For home owners and families there are many advantages. One of the most important is simultaneous (同时的 ) access to both telephone lines and the Internet. No wait and no delay. For businesses, broadband can improve customer relations and provide direct access to corporate e-ma
28、ils and databases. Entire operations can go online. 41 The function that broadband technology has on the new digital economy is_. （ A） further （ B） critical （ C） costly （ D） global 42 How much does a user pay if he has broadband technology installed? （ A） It depends on the length of time. （ B） It de
29、pends on the times of dial-up. （ C） He pays at a fixed monthly rate. （ D） He pays a lot of money. 43 Compared with the modem speed the broadband technology can transmit data_. （ A） at up to forty times of ordinary speed （ B） much more faster （ C） at a high speed （ D） within a second 44 Who can take
30、advantage of the broadband technology according to the passage? （ A） Family members. （ B） College students. （ C） Both home owners and businessmen. （ D） Only businessmen and their partners. 45 With the broadband technology companies can have all their operations done_. （ A） during the work days. （ B）
31、 during the whole week （ C） online （ D） offline 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 Dear Sir or Madam, This
32、is the second month running that your delivery has been late in arrival. Our current order for stationery is already 6 days overdue. We have a number of valued customers who are being put to some inconvenience. There seems to be no obvious reason why your normally prompt deliveries should become so
33、unreliable. I would be obliged if you would look into this matter as soon as possible. Ours is a small, family business in a town. We depend very much upon the good will of our customers. I m sure you will settle this problem at your convenience as soon as possible. Your faithfully, Han Lu Mr. Han w
34、rites to complain about【 R1】 _of the ordered goods. His order for stationery has already been late for【 R2】 _when this letter is being written. Mr. Han feels it a pity that the【 R3】 _deliveries have become so unreliable. According to Mr. Han, this incident has caused【 R4】 _to his customers, upon who
35、se【 R5】 _his small family-run business depends. 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 letter
36、s in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 50 Aemployees Bpersonnel Cpayroll Dwhite-collar Eblue-collar Fmanagement and labor Gcompensation payout Hbenefits IHeadhunters Jpersonnel department Khuman resource management Lhiring and firing Mrecruiting new staff Nquit Ofront-line managers Pline managers
37、Qdismissals Roverwork Slabor law Tinsurance 51 ( )人力资源管理 ( )工资发放名册 52 ( )辞职 ( )劳动法 53 ( )赔偿金 ( )雇佣和解雇 54 ( )蓝领 ( )招聘新员工 55 ( )人事部门 ( )资方与劳方 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.
38、55 Aloe Vitamin Hand Cream A rich yet lightweight non-greasy texture that acts like a glove providing protection against harmful UV and external hurts. Its powerful anti-ageing element fights against the formation of age spots and wrinkles (皱纹 ). The softening complex leaves your hands feeling soft,
39、 moisturized and more elastic. Softens and moisturizes. Used on a regular basis, provides genuine anti-ageing benefits. HOW TO USE; Apply several times a day, depending on your skin s needs. When the skin is very dry, apply the cream like a mask, using a greater amount and leaving for 15-20 minutes
40、for the cream to take effect, and then wipe away the excess. 100 mis RRP: 12.50 Our Price: 10.20 You Save: 2.30 56 How will this hand cream protect your hands? It will protect your hands from harmful UV and_. 57 What element will help fight against age spots and wrinkles?_ 58 What in the cream will
41、make your hand soft and moisturized and more elastic?_ 59 Depending on the skin needs, you can use this cream_a day. 60 What is the real price offered? Its_. 61 We are confident t0 overcome difficulties since the government has agreed to give us some help. （ A）既然政府答应给 予帮助，我们就有信心克服困难。 （ B）自从政府答应给予帮助以
42、来，我们就有信心克服困难。 （ C）我们都在等政府给予帮助以渡过危机。 （ D）因为政府答应给我们一些帮助，我们就有信心克服困难。 62 Computers are thought 0f a great technological improvement that saves people much time and energy （ A）我们考虑到计算机是一个伟大的技术改进，它既节省了人们的时间又让人们充满活力。 （ B）计算机节省了人们 大量的时间和精力，所以被认为是一项伟大的技术进步。 （ C）人们认为计算机是一项伟大的技术进步，它既节省了时间又让人们充满活力。 （ D）计算机既使人们节
43、省了时间同时又减轻了负担，因此被认为是一项伟大的技术进步。 63 The number of the young people in the United States who cant read is incredible about one in four （ A）美国约有四分之一是年轻人，他们既不读书，也不相信别人。 （ B）美国没有阅读能力 的年轻人的数量令人难以置信地占了年轻人总数的四分之一。 （ C）大约有四分之一的美国年轻人没有阅读能力，这简直令人难以置信。 （ D）大约有四分之一的美国年轻人没有读过什么书，这简直令人难以置信。 64 Usually a manufacturer
44、 doesnt deal directly with the people who use his products （ A）一个制造商通常不直接对付那些使用他的产品的人。 （ B）工人和消费者是完全不相干的。 （ C）制造商通常不直接跟他们的产品用户打交 道。 （ D）生产者通常和那些使用他们产品的人没有交往。 65 Beijing is a political and cultural center that offers some scenic attractions: Badaling, a part of the spectacular Great Wall, the Imperia
45、l Palace and the Summer Palace. There is more than buildings in Beijing. Food such as Beijing roast duck and instant-boiled mutton have proved popular with tourists as well. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to writ
46、e 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 write a message according to the following information given in Chinese. You should write no less than 60 words on the Composition/Translation Sheet. 说
47、明：今天早上怀特先生收到一份蓝鸟公司 (Blue Bird Company)的传真，他认为该传真很重要，因此给秘书萨拉 (Sara)写下了一张留言。要求：本传真与公关部经理王平有关，所以请她首先填好 “来访信息表 ”(Visitor Information Form)，然后交给公关部经理，让他迅速作出安排。 时间： 2008年 12月 23日 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 537答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. There
48、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】 Would you mind closing the door? 1 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题问的是对方是否介意把门关上，若不介意，回
49、答应为 “No， I dont mind at all”，或本题中的 “Of course not ”，若介意，回答则为 “Yes， I do mind ”其他几项说法太模糊了，故选 A。 2 【听力原文】 How do you like the book? 2 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 “How do you like? ”是询问对某物的喜欢程度， A说的是它太贵， C说的是书的内容， D说的是不需要它，只有 B“我非常喜欢 ”符合题意，故选B。 3 【听力原文】 How long will it take you to go home by train? 3 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 “How long?” 是询问多长时间的疑问词，本题问的是 “你坐火车回
