1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 53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 ans
2、wer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Im sorry to hear that. （ B） It doesnt matter. （ C） Dont mention it. （ D） Yes, Ive lost my bike. （ A） About four years. （ B） Last year. （ C） Three years ago. （ D） In 1998. （ A） He is quite busy. （ B） He is kind and helpful. （ C） He moved here last yea
3、r. （ D） He comes from Australia. （ A） Yes, you may. （ B） Id like to buy a shirt. （ C） Yes, Id like a chicken. （ D） Its wonderful. （ A） I have no idea. （ B） That wont do. （ C） Good idea. （ D） Here we are. （ A） Im sorry to hear that. （ B） It doesnt matter. （ C） Dont mention it. （ D） Yes, Ive lost my b
4、ike. （ A） About four years. （ B） Last year. （ C） Three years ago. （ D） In 1998. （ A） He is quite busy. （ B） He is kind and helpful. （ C） He moved here last year. （ D） He comes from Australia. （ A） Yes, you may. （ B） Id like to buy a shirt. （ C） Yes, Id like a chicken. （ D） Its wonderful. （ A） I have
5、 no idea. （ B） That wont do. （ C） Good idea. （ D） Here we are. 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
6、 you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） She wanted to leave him a message. （ B） She was asked to meet the manager. （ C） She had something to discuss with him. （ D） She would go to the airport with him. （ A） It is not a very hot day.
7、 （ B） It will be a very hot day. （ C） Mike can use her bike. （ D） Mike cannot use her bike. （ A） Hes going to attend a meeting. （ B） Hes going to solve a problem. （ C） Hes going to write a report. （ D） Hes going to help the woman. （ A） At a concert hall. （ B） In the office. （ C） In a restaurant. （ D
8、） In the dining room. （ A） John should come to help them. （ B） They should go to help John. （ C） They cannot finish the work that day. （ D） They might finish the work that day. （ A） She wanted to leave him a message. （ B） She was asked to meet the manager. （ C） She had something to discuss with him.
9、 （ D） She would go to the airport with him. （ A） It is not a very hot day. （ B） It will be a very hot day. （ C） Mike can use her bike. （ D） Mike cannot use her bike. （ A） Hes going to attend a meeting. （ B） Hes going to solve a problem. （ C） Hes going to write a report. （ D） Hes going to help the wo
10、man. （ A） At a concert hall. （ B） In the office. （ C） In a restaurant. （ D） In the dining room. （ A） John should come to help them. （ B） They should go to help John. （ C） They cannot finish the work that day. （ D） They might finish the work that day. Section C Directions: In this section you will he
11、ar 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 for you to check
12、 your writing. Now the passage will begin. 21 When my first wartime Christmas came, I was in basic training in New Jersey. At that time I was not (11) if I would go home for the holidays. Only (12) of December 23 did I see the list of men who would have three-day holiday. I was one of the ( 26 When
13、my first wartime Christmas came, I was in basic training in New Jersey. At that time I was not【 11】 if I would go home for the holidays. Only【 12】 of December 23 did I see the list of men who would have three-day holiday. I was one of the【 13】soldiers. It was Christmas Eve when I arrived home, and【
14、14】 snow had fallen. Mother opened the front door for me. I could see beyond her into the comer of the【 15】 room. There the tree had always stood. There were lights of all colors, shining against the green of the tree. I felt so warm and happy! Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 inc
15、omplete 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. 31 I think that these problems need _ as quickly as possible. （ A） to solve （ B） to be solving （ C） to be solved （ D） solve 32 I have been out very of
16、ten lately, and so would rather _ at home this week. （ A） be stayed （ B） staying （ C） to stay （ D） stay 33 I told the children to play _ the sidewalk and not to go across the street. （ A） against （ B） in （ C） at （ D） on 34 Mr. Drake is too short _ some of the cupboard that are over the kitchen. （ A）
17、 reaching （ B） to reach （ C） reached （ D） to be reached 35 Ted has just had a car accident. He will probably be _ in the future. （ A） more careful （ B） much careful （ C） so careful （ D） most careful 36 The sun had hardly risen _ the fog began to disappear. （ A） as （ B） till （ C） while （ D） when 37 W
18、ith trees, flowers and grass planted every where, the city has _ a new look. （ A） looked out （ B） see through （ C） shown up （ D） taken on 38 The foreign couple with their children were found to _ in the hotel. （ A） kill （ B） be killed （ C） have been killed （ D） be killing 39 I _ an old friend of min
19、e in the street yesterday. （ A） went by （ B） ran into （ C） look into （ D） stood by 40 We visited the factory a week ago; all the furniture _ in China. （ A） is made （ B） are made （ C） will be made （ D） made 41 I think that these problems need _ as quickly as possible. （ A） to solve （ B） to be solving
20、 （ C） to be solved （ D） solve 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. 42 John had a lot of (difficult) _ learning Latin. 43 His father objects to his (do) _ part-time job while studying at co
21、llege. 44 He found himself more and more (interest) _ in the study of African culture. 45 The food in a fast food restaurant is (expensive) _ than that in a hotel. 46 He didnt get up early enough (catch) _ the first bus. 47 I am a newcomer here. I dont know where the library (locate) _. 48 We had a
22、road accident last weekend, but we were (luck) _ to escape injury. 49 (Unfortunate) _, he broke his leg and cant attend the lecture. 50 The local government is trying (attract) _ high-tech companies to the area. 51 It is essential that we (be) _ informed of your plans in advance. 52 John had a lot o
23、f (difficult)_ learning Latin. 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 there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 53 NEW YORK The people at U
24、NICEFs (联合国国际儿童教育基金会的 ) Operation Center have been working around the clock to arrange the relief efforts from various countries for survivors of the Indian Ocean tsunami (海啸 ). Operating 24 hours, 7 days a week, the center is 53 This passage is from a piece of _. （ A） work report （ B） official docu
25、ment （ C） news report （ D） advertisement 54 What do we know about the Operation Center in the relief efforts of the Indian Ocean Tsunami? （ A） It was available all the time. （ B） It served as a supply warehouse. （ C） It set its head office in Copenhagan. （ D） It worked as the UNICEFs head office. 55
26、 What does the center do to offer its help in an emergency situation? （ A） It gives the survivors medical care. （ B） It leads over 158 country offices. （ C） It sends goods to the countries in crisis. （ D） It provides communication services. 56 What do you know about the centers employees? （ A） Somet
27、imes their jobs might be uncertain. （ B） Sometimes their life might be in danger. （ C） Each of them speaks 12 languages. （ D） All of them are in dangerous situations. 57 The center is an organization working mainly _. （ A） in the policy making processes （ B） for the profits of UNICEF （ C） for the be
28、nefits of children （ D） in emergency situations 58 NEW YORK The people at UNICEFs(联合国国际儿童教育基金会的 ) Operation Center have been working around the clock to arrange the relief efforts from various countries for survivors of the Indian Ocean tsunami(海啸 ). Operating 24 hours, 7 days a week, the center is
29、an essential communication core between the UNICEF head office, the UNICEF supply warehouse(仓库 ) in Copenhagen and over 158 country offices. The center was formally established in 1996 as part of the Office of Emergency(紧急情况 ) Programs. It can provide telephone service and video-meetings for UNICEF
30、officials working around the globe. Each employee in the center speaks more than 2 languages, and they speak a total of 12 languages. The center checks over emergency situations, as well as many ongoing crises. It provides UNICEF policy makers with detailed analysis, and at the same time keep its ow
31、n employees in dangerous situations aware of their own safety. Supporting UNICEF to provide effective action is the highest goal of the center not only during crisis, but all of the time, for all of the children. 58 This passage is from a piece of _. （ A） work report （ B） official document （ C） news
32、 report （ D） advertisement 59 What do we know about the Operation Center in the relief efforts of the Indian Ocean Tsunami? （ A） It was available all the time. （ B） It served as a supply warehouse. （ C） It set its head office in Copenhagan. （ D） It worked as the UNICEFs head office. 60 What does the
33、 center do to offer its help in an emergency situation? （ A） It gives the survivors medical care. （ B） It leads over 158 country offices. （ C） It sends goods to the countries in crisis. （ D） It provides communication services. 61 What do you know about the centers employees? （ A） Sometimes their job
34、s might be uncertain. （ B） Sometimes their life might be in danger. （ C） Each of them speaks 12 languages. （ D） All of them are in dangerous situations. 62 The center is an organization working mainly _. （ A） in the policy making processes （ B） for the profits of UNICEF （ C） for the benefits of chil
35、dren （ D） in emergency situations Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 63 One-day Tour of Zhaoqing and Foshan Cities Depart at 7:30 in the morning, Tour Star Lake and Seven-star Crags(岩 ). After lunch, go to Foshan a
36、nd visit the ancient Temple. One-day Tour of Zhaoqing City Depart at 8:00 in the morning. Visit Dinghu Mo 63 How many views of natural features will be visited by tourists in Zhaoqing and Foshan Cities? （ A） Two. （ B） Three. （ C） Four. （ D） Five. 64 After lunch, those who do sightseeing in Zhaoqing
37、will tour _. （ A） Folk Arts Studio and Liang Garden （ B） Ancestral Temple and Star Lake （ C） New Yuan Ming Palace and Macao （ D） Star Lake and Seven-star Crags 65 When will the tourists be taken to pay a visit to Dr. Sun Yat-sens former residence? （ A） At 7:30. （ B） At 7:45. （ C） At 8:00. （ D） At 8:
38、30. 66 Why do people visit Liang Garden in Foshan city? （ A） It is famous for keeping a Chinese traditional style. （ B） It is a well-known modem private garden. （ C） There is a famous temple built in ancient times in it. （ D） There is a well-known Folk Arts Studio in it. 67 Who are most likely to ha
39、ve written these four short pieces of writing? （ A） News reporters. （ B） Tourist guides. （ C） Editors. （ D） Tourists. 68 One-day Tour of Zhaoqing and Foshan Cities Depart at 7:30 in the morning, Tour Star Lake and Seven-star Crags(岩 ). After lunch, go to Foshan and visit the ancient Temple. One-day
40、Tour of Zhaoqing City Depart at 8:00 in the morning. Visit Dinghu Mountain and Qingyun Temple. After lunch, do sightseeing(观光 ) in Star Lake and Seven-star Crags. One-day Tour of Zhuhai and Zhongshan Cities Depart at 7:45 in the morning. Visit the former residence of Dr. Sun Yat-sen at Zhongshan, an
41、d then go to Zhuhai. After lunch, tour the New Yuan Ming Palace and take a boat around Macao. One-day Tour of Foshan City Depart at 8:30 in the morning. Tour the ancient Temple and Ancient Nanfeng Kiln(窑 ). After lunch, visit Folk Arts Studio and go sightseeing in Liang Garden one of the most famous
42、 four Chinese traditional style gardens in Guangdong Province. 68 How many views of natural features will be visited by tourists in Zhaoqing and Foshan Cities? （ A） Two. （ B） Three. （ C） Four. （ D） Five. 69 After lunch, those who do sightseeing in Zhaoqing will tour _. （ A） Folk Arts Studio and Lian
43、g Garden （ B） Ancestral Temple and Star Lake （ C） New Yuan Ming Palace and Macao （ D） Star Lake and Seven-star Crags 70 When will the tourists be taken to pay a visit to Dr. Sun Yat-sens former residence? （ A） At 7:30. （ B） At 7:45. （ C） At 8:00. （ D） At 8:30. 71 Why do people visit Liang Garden in
44、Foshan city? （ A） It is famous for keeping a Chinese traditional style. （ B） It is a well-known modem private garden. （ C） There is a famous temple built in ancient times in it. （ D） There is a well-known Folk Arts Studio in it. 72 Who are most likely to have written these four short pieces of writi
45、ng? （ A） News reporters. （ B） Tourist guides. （ C） Editors. （ D） Tourists. 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.
46、73 The theatre did not bum down. Firefighters arrived quickly after the alarm (报警 ) and put out the fire so fast that no more than the seat coverings were burned. However, 602 people died, and many more were injured. Panic (惊慌 ), not the fire itself, caused 78 The theatre did not burn down. Firefigh
47、ters arrived quickly after the alarm(报警 ) and put out the fire so fast that no more than the seat coverings were burned. However, 602 people died, and many more were injured. Panic(惊慌 ), not the fire itself, caused the tragedy(悲剧 ). A similar disaster occurred on a July morning in 1990 in the city o
48、f Mecca. Thousands of people were walking through a 600-yard-long tunnel(隧道 ) when the lights accidentally went out. Panic started the frightened people pushing their way through the tunnel and 1,426 people were killed. The people in the Theatre and the Mecca tunnel behaved as people often do when f
49、aced with unexpected and dangerous situations such as fires, earthquakes, and floods: they panicked. Panic is one of the more extreme types of grouped peoples behavior. It is a useless response to a serious threat or danger. It generally involves flight, but it is a special kind of flight. However, in panic behavior, the flight is unwise and unhelpful. It follows a loss of self-control, and it increas
