1、大学英语三级( B级)模拟试卷 554及答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. There are 7 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 decid ( A) Here you are.
2、 ( B) A good idea. ( C) Dont worry. ( D) It doesnt matter. ( A) No, you cant. ( B) Yes, I am. ( C) Please dont. ( D) Fine, thanks. ( A) No, it isnt. ( B) Yes, it is. ( C) Quite well. ( D) Thanks a lot. ( A) Hurry up. ( B) Take it easy. ( C) No problem. ( D) Mind your steps. ( A) After you, please. (
3、 B) Take care. ( C) This way, please. ( D) Sure, I will. ( A) Very nice. ( B) Too early. ( C) Why not? ( D) How lucky! ( A) Dont mention it. ( B) Not at all. ( C) Its lovely. ( D) All right. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability tO understand short dialogues There are 7 recorded
4、 dialogues in it After each dialogue, there is a recorded question Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken two times When you hear a questi ( A) She watches TV. ( B) She goes to the theater. ( C) She works. ( D) She stays with friends. ( A) Staying home watching TV. ( B) Seeing a film. ( C)
5、Going out for a dinner. ( D) Going to a party. ( A) In a shop. ( B) At school. ( C) In a bank. ( D) In a restaurant. ( A) The woman does not enjoy the party. ( B) The woman does not want to go to the party alone. ( C) Jim did not attend the party. ( D) Jim is at the party with the woman. ( A) 8:00 p
6、.m. ( B) 10:00 p.m. ( C) 7:00 p.m. ( D) 9:00 p.m. ( A) Warm. ( B) Cold. ( C) Hot. ( D) Wet. ( A) Go to Beijing. ( B) Meet him tomorrow. ( C) Book a ticket. ( D) Buy a book. Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations There are 2 recorded conversations
7、 in it After each conversation there are some recorded questions Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times W ( A) Three weeks ago. ( B) Last month. ( C) Last week. ( D) Next Monday. ( A) Install more machines. ( B) Test the machines. ( C) Buy more machines. ( D) Sell the machines
8、. ( A) Movie tickets. ( B) Concert tickets. ( C) Museum tickets. ( D) Opera tickets. ( A) Front seat tickets. ( B) Back seat tickets. ( C) Box tickets. ( D) Standing tickets. ( A) 8 pounds. ( B) 16 pounds. ( C) 30 pounds. ( D) 60 pounds. Section D Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded
9、 short passage The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing The passage will be read three times.During the second reading, you are required to put the missing 19 Good morning, Mr. Blake. Take a seat, please Welcome to the【 B1】 _Before we start, let me give you so
10、me idea of what Id like to talk about with you today. First of all, youll be given a few minutes to【 B2】_yourself. You can tell us about your education, 【 B3】 _interests, hobbies, or anything else youd like to tell us. After that, Ill give you some information about our company and the job you are【
11、B4】 _If you have any questions about the job, 【 B5】 _to ask me. Ill be happy to answer them Now, lets start the interview. 20 【 B1】 21 【 B2】 22 【 B3】 23 【 B4】 24 【 B5】 Section A Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriat
12、e answer from the 4 choices marked A),B), C) and D) 25 Her suggestion that the company expands its business in Southeastern Asia_ workable. ( A) sounds ( B) looks ( C) feels ( D) tastes 26 Not only _as a cooked dish all over the world, but also it is used in making liquor. ( A) eating rice ( B) rice
13、 is eaten ( C) people eat rice ( D) is rice eaten 27 The woman in the office_not to have made too much noise. ( A) ought ( B) need ( C) must ( D) dare 28 As it was almost time for the flight, all the passengers got _the plane. ( A) around ( B) abroad ( C) aboard ( D) ahead 29 Short sight can be_by t
14、he use of suitable glasses. ( A) fixed ( B) improved ( C) reduced ( D) corrected 30 It suddenly_to me that somebody might be able to lend us the money. ( A) came ( B) turned ( C) referred ( D) occurred 31 Biding my bicycle home from school, _as I went around the corner. ( A) a car hit me ( B) I was
15、struck by a car ( C) a car struck me ( D) I was struck with a car 32 Free medical treatment in this country covers sickness of mind as well as_sickness. ( A) normal ( B) regular ( C) average ( D) ordinary 33 Have you ever asked him the reason_may explain his absence from the class? ( A) why ( B) whe
16、n ( C) that ( D) what 34 The boy was made _the song once again. ( A) sing ( B) to sing ( C) be singing ( D) being sing Section B Directions: There are also 5 incomplete statements here You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets 35 His(careless)_resulted in a
17、 serious car accident. 36 When the police arrived, the thieves(run)_away. 37 If he(come)_yesterday, I would have told him all the details regarding the issue. 38 Three weeks(allow)_for making the necessary preparations for the coming show. 39 Mary, the(old)_of the three sisters, runs a travel agency
18、 in New York. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 40 through 44. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. 39 When doing business in New Zealand, you have to dress formally. Men should we
19、ar darker colored suits with a suitable tie. To be formal, a white shirt would be worn. Women should wear a suit, a dress, or skirt and blouse with a jacket. Umbrellas and raincoats are necessary most of the year because of the climate and rainfall. The climate is mild(温和的 ), not very hot. When not
20、involved in business meetings and formal activities, you may wear casual(随意的 )clothes. To maintain a formal look, though dressed casually, keep your clothing in colors like blue, gray, brown, and white. Make sure your casual shoes are properly maintained. Always be on time or early for all appointme
21、nts. Being on time is part of the culture. “Arriving late“ is not good in this country as most social events start on time. Maintain formal manners, especially when meeting someone for the first time. You may feel more relaxed by following the behavior of your New Zealand hosts. Normal business hour
22、s are Monday Friday, 8:30 am 5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am 12:30 pm. Youd better not talk while you are eating a meal. The conversation will occur before and after your meal. Lunch is usually used for business conversations. 40 What kind of clothes should a man wear for doing business in New Zealand?
23、 ( A) A casual suit with a bright tie. ( B) Whatever clothes and ties he likes. ( C) A bright colored suit with a dark tie. ( D) A darker colored suit with a proper tie. 41 From the passage we know that it rains in New Zealand _. ( A) almost all the year round ( B) rarely across the country ( C) in
24、summer and autumn ( D) in spring and winter 42 To maintain a formal look in everyday activities, you are advised to _. ( A) dress in bright colors ( B) wear dark colored shoes ( C) keep your shoes properly ( D) bring an umbrella with you 43 In New Zealand you should not be late for an appointment be
25、cause _. ( A) to arrive a bit early is a fashion ( B) to be on time is part of the culture ( C) most activities start earlier than scheduled ( D) some activities may finish earlier than scheduled 44 What time is proper for business talks according to the passage? ( A) During a meal. ( B) At breakfas
26、t. ( C) At lunch time. ( D) During a coffee break. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1 The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 45 through 47 44 Notice Over the past month the Personnel Office has received numerous calls about the approval process for using the new “flex-
27、time“(flexible-time)working schedule. In order to know how to take advantage of this system, please keep this notice in your records. First, you must determine if you are eligible(条件适合 )to use a flex-time schedule. The flex-time system is designed for those employees whose jobs do not require them t
28、o answer telephones or to be available to the public between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In addition, an employee must receive written permission from his or her department manager. Then, you must submit a copy of Form FT, signed by your manager, to the Personnel Office. The Personnel Offic
29、e will notify(通知 )you when approval is cleared; you may then begin your new schedule on the following Monday. You may obtain copies of FT from Mary White in Room 129. If you have any questions, see your department manager do not contact the Personnel Office directly. 45 The notice is most probably g
30、iven by _. ( A) the department manager ( B) the Personnel Office ( C) Mary White ( D) the employees 46 The flex-time system is designed for those who _. ( A) answer telephones between 8:00 am. and 5:00 p.m. ( B) are available to the public in office hours ( C) receive written permission from the dep
31、artment manager ( D) dont need to answer phones in office hours 47 To learn more information about the flex-time system, you can _. ( A) see your department manager ( B) contact the Personnel Office ( C) submit a copy of Form FT ( D) visit the Personnel Office directly Task 3 Directions: The followi
32、ng is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table below (No. 48 through 52). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 47 FAQ about the SITES Internship(实习 )Program 1. What kind of internships does SITES offer? SITES(Smithso
33、nian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service)offers internships in exhibition planning, public relations, marketing, and fundraising(筹款 ). 2. How much time does an internship take? An internship requires at least 20 hours per week. Some interns work full-time(40 hours per week). An internship may l
34、ast between one and four months. 3. Can I explore more than one topic or skill? According to your interests and the needs of our organization, you may be involved in more than one project. 4. Who may apply? Individuals who have completed at least one full semester at an undergraduate college or univ
35、ersity. Graduate students are also encouraged to apply. 5. Will I get paid for my internship? Because of limited funding, SITES internships are volunteer positions. 6. Where can I stay during my internship? See the Internship Housing Guide for reference. FAQ about the SITES Internship Program 1. SIT
36、ES offers internships in exhibition planning, 【 R1】 _, marketing and fundraising. 2. An internship will last one to【 R2】 _. 3. You can take part in more than one project, according to your interests and the needs of our organization. 4. People who have completed at least【 R3】 _at an undergraduate co
37、llege or university can apply. 5. SITES internships are【 R4】 _as a result of limited funding. 6. To know where to stay during your internship, please see the【 R5】 _for reference. 48 【 R1】 49 【 R2】 50 【 R3】 51 【 R4】 52 【 R5】 Task 4 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are req
38、uired 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. 53-57. 52 A action advertising J magazine advertising B airport advertising K neon light advertising C billboard advertising L newspaper adve
39、rtising D business advertising M online advertising E direct mail advertising N outdoor advertising F gift advertising 0 platform side advertising G lamp post advertising P public service advertising H light box advertising Q sales promotion advertising I local advertising Examples: (P)公益广告 (K)霓虹灯广告
40、 53 ( )机场广告 ( )户外广告 54 ( )灯箱广告 ( )杂志广告 55 ( )地方性广告 ( )路灯柱广告 56 ( )赠品广告 ( )直接邮递广告 57 ( )行为广告 ( )报纸广告 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. 57 Workshop to Focus on Grant Process La
41、ura Chin 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
42、Center and 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 beautif
43、y or improve 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 marke
44、t Street. To obtain an application, call 1-800-555-3983. 58 What group will be interested in this workshop? _. 59 How many times are grants awarded each fiscal year? _. 60 When is the deadline for applying for the second round of endowments? _. 61 For what reason did Chin establish the matching gran
45、t program? Chin established the matching grant program to promote _. 62 When will the workshop begin? _. 63 Normally a well-mixed diet can supply the vitamins necessary for a healthy body. ( A)正常情况下如果饮食搭配合理,就可提供维持人体健康必需的各种维生紊。 ( B)健康人体内的维生素都是由一般的搭配合理的饮食提供的。 ( C)一般的搭配合理的饮食都可保证对人体健康所需的各种维生素的供给。 ( D)一般
46、的搭配合理的饮食和充足的维生素供应是维护身体健康必需的。 64 The teacher, rather than the students, is responsible for this matter. ( A)这位老师和学生们与这件事情都有关系。 ( B)应该为这件事负责任的是这位老师,而不是学生们。 ( C)这位老师和学生们应共同承担这件事情的责任。 ( D)与学生们相比,老师们与这件事的关系更大。 65 We regret to inform you that there will be a delay in delivery of your order for our product
47、. ( A)对于要延迟交付贵方订购产品一事,我们很遗憾。 ( B)对在交付贵方订购产品过程中出现的延误,我们表示遗憾。 ( C)我们很遗憾地告知您,在交付贵方订购的产品时会有延迟。 ( D)对于未能按照贵方指令生产产品一事,我方万分抱歉。 66 As early as in the development of agriculture, men discovered how to make alcoholic drinks from grapes and corn. ( A)在农业发展的早期,人类就找到了用葡萄 和玉米酿酒的方法。 ( B)早在农业发展时期,人类就发现了如何用葡萄和玉米来酿酒。
48、 ( C)在农业发展的早期,人类就发现葡萄和玉米可用来酿酒。 ( D)早在农业刚刚发展之时,男人们就开始用葡萄和玉米来酿酒。 67 Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to introduce to you Mr. Wang Qiang, our new sales manager. He is an expert in sales and marketing. Today he will explain to you what our company expects you to do. He will be meeting each of you to dis
49、cuss your monthly sales plans in the following days and he is ready to answer any questions you might have. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. 68 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to complete the resume according