1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 557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） Thats a wonde
2、rful idea. （ B） We may go out. （ C） Picnic is interesting. （ D） I dont think so. （ A） A week ago. （ B） At nine thirty p.m. （ C） On Wednesday. （ D） Its time to get on the train. （ A） I am gifted. （ B） Im glad you like it. （ C） No, thanks. （ D） You are friendly to me. （ A） Im from Shanghai. （ B） I com
3、e here to study. （ C） Sorry, I cant tell you. （ D） You cant ask. （ A） I cant help you. （ B） I will help you to eat the fish. （ C） I like eating fish. （ D） Thanks a lot. （ A） Yes, I am. （ B） Yes, I do. （ C） Im sorry. （ D） Its my pleasure. （ A） Please do. （ B） Not yet. （ C） Yes, I know. （ D） Most of t
4、he time. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability tO understand short dialogues There are 7 recorded 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
5、 to the theater. （ C） She works. （ D） She stays with friends. （ A） Staying home watching TV. （ B） Seeing a film. （ C） 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
6、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.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
7、 Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations There are 2 recorded conversations in it After each conversation there are some recorded questions Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times W （ A） To be a teacher. （ B） To take care of animals. （
8、 C） To work as a secretary. （ D） To study abroad. （ A） Working in an office. （ B） Being a salesman. （ C） Working in a lab. （ D） Being a tour guide. （ A） All staff. （ B） Young workers. （ C） New employees. （ D） Department managers. （ A） How to operate machines. （ B） How to use computers. （ C） How to c
9、ollect information. （ D） How to be a manager. （ A） 1 day. （ B） 2 days. （ C） 3 days. （ D） 4 days. Section D Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded 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 t
10、he second reading， you are required to put the missing 19 Spring is a【 B1】 _season. The temperatures are mild, and the blooming trees and flowers make the city bright【 B2】 _. This is the time when we can begin to wear lighter and more brightly colored clothes and go【 B3】 _more often. Small children
11、like to bring their kites out to squares in the city and field in the suburb. Also, this is the season for the grave(墓穴 , 坟墓 ) cleaning day when we go to【 B4】_our past generations. I enjoy going back to the village on this【 B5】 _after being in the city for the winter months. 20 【 B1】 21 【 B2】 22 【 B
12、3】 23 【 B4】 24 【 B5】 Section A Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate 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） so
13、unds （ 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 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） d
14、are 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 the 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 mo
15、ney. （ 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 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_sick
16、ness. （ 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） when （ 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
17、are also 5 incomplete statements here You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets 35 Most of the employees enjoy(talk)_ with the manager as he is kind and friendly. 36 No magazines can(take)_out of the reading room without permission. 37 At the meeting the di
18、rector encouraged everyone to make a(suggest)_. 38 By the end of last month, the factory(produce)_ more than 20,000 TV sets of this model. 39 Please take care when you go out at night in this small town; it can be very(danger)_. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5
19、 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 40 through 44. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. 39 Munichs first “Oktoberfest“ ever was held in 1810 to celebrate a royal wedding with horse races and culinary delights(婚宴饮料 ). The culinary delights, namely beer,
20、were much more popular than the wedding ceremony and horse races. Since then, the Munich beer festival has been repeated on an almost annual basis. Only major catastrophes like war or epidemic(瘟疫 )outbreaks can stop Munichs inhabitants from gathering at the green expanse, i.e. the festivals location
21、. Even though it is called “Oktoberfest“, the festival actually takes place in September, as Bavarian autumn can be tricky and surprise with early cold and snow. Today, the “Oktoberfest“ is the largest festival worldwide attracting a multitude of visitors. Apart from beer tents the festival offers a
22、musements as diverse as roller coasters, circus appearances, festive parades and live brass bands. The ceremonial opening happens at noon. The mayor arrives in a festive coach followed by a decorated horse-drawn brewers cart(啤酒拖车 ). Guests, staff and the numerous brass bands are all wearing traditio
23、nal costumes for the occasion. It takes good nerves and a solid stomach to survive the festivals 16 days of intensive partying. However, the festival is a huge success: Apart from attracting a multitude of visitors, the festivals brand name “Oktoberfest“ has been exported all over the world. 40 From
24、 the passage, we know that Oktoberfest has a history of_ years till now. （ A） over 195 （ B） more than 200 （ C） about 190 （ D） less than 195 41 According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? （ A） Beer was less popular than the wedding ceremony and horse race. （ B） The Munich beer festival
25、is held every two years. （ C） When a war or epidemic breaks out, people will still celebrate the Oktoberfest. （ D） The Oktoberfest actually takes place in September. 42 The word “catastrophe“(Line 2, Para. 2)means “_“. （ A） disaster （ B） incident （ C） accident （ D） celebration 43 How many days will
26、the Oktoberfest last? （ A） 14days. （ B） 15 days. （ C） 16 days. （ D） 17 days. 44 Which of the following sentence is NOT true? （ A） Bavarian autumn can surprise us with early cold and snow. （ B） The Oktoberfest is the largest festival worldwide. （ C） All people are supposed to wear traditional costume
27、s for the Oktoberfest. （ D） The brand name “Oktoberfest“ is only popular in Germany. 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 approva
28、l process for using the new “flex-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 employee
29、s whose jobs do not require them to 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 Per
30、sonnel Office. The Personnel Office 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
31、. 45 The notice is most probably given 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） recei
32、ve written permission from the department 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 direc
33、tly Task 3 Directions: The following 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 Memo To: Katherine Anderson, General Manager From: Stephen Black, Sa
34、les Department Date: 19 November, 2013 Subject: Resignation(辞职 ) Dear Ms. Katherine Anderson, I am writing to inform you of my intention to resign(辞职 )from G&S Company. I very much appreciate my four years working for the company. The training has been excellent and I have gained rich experience wor
35、king within an efficient and friendly team environment. In particular, I am very grateful for your personal guidance during these first years of my career. I feel now that it is time to further develop my knowledge and skills in a different environment. I would like to leave, if possible, in a month
36、s time on Saturday, 18 December. This will allow me to complete my current job responsibilities. I hope that this suggested arrangement is acceptable(可接受的 )to the company. Once again, thank you for your kind attention. Memo Date: 19 November, 2013 Memo to: Katherine Anderson, 【 R1】 _ Memo from: Step
37、hen Black【 R2】 _Department Subject: Resignation Years of working for G&S Company: 【 R3】 _ Reasons for leaving: to further develop【 R4】 _in another environment Time of leaving the position: on【 R5】 _ 48 【 R1】 49 【 R2】 50 【 R3】 51 【 R4】 52 【 R5】 Task 4 Directions: The following is a passage. After rea
38、ding 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. 53-57. 52 A New Years Day B Valentines Day C Lantern Festival D Carnival E April Fools Day F Easter G Maple Syrup Festiva
39、l H Mothers Day I Fathers Day J Dragon Boat Festival K St. Patrick Day L Moon Festival M Nurse Day N Pumpkin Day O Halloween P Labor Day Q Thanksgiving Day R Christmas Day S Bank Holiday T Spring Festival 53 ( )中秋节 ( )护士节 54 ( )银行休假日 ( )鬼节 (万圣节前夕 ) 55 ( )情人节 ( )南瓜节 56 ( )端午节 ( )复活节 57 ( )感恩节 ( )圣帕特里
40、克节 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 Laura Chin will present a workshop Thursday showing nonprofit groups how to apply for Neighborhood
41、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 and Pavilion Insurance, Inc. May 18 is the application deadline for the second round of en
42、dowments, 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 improve their neighborhood. Chin established the matching grant program to encourage communi
43、ty 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. To obtain an application, call 1-800-555-3983. 58 What group will be interested in this
44、 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 grant program? Chin established the matching grant program to promote _. 62 When will the workshop be
45、gin? _. 63 As a matter of fact， your product will sell well if the advertisement is convincing （ A）事实上，如果广告令人信服的话，你们的产品会很畅销。 （ B）老实说，尽管广告做得较差，你们出售的产品还是好的。 （ C）实际上，要是广告能说服人，你们的产品就能卖出高价。 64 On account of the rapid increase of trade with China， we have recently established a new branch there （ A）由于对华贸易
46、的高速增长，我们最近在中国设立了新的分公司。 （ B）为适应对华贸易的快速增长，我们新公司最近在中国隆重开业。 （ C）为了在中国建立一家新公司，我们需要重新开设一个贸易账户。 65 It seems that women are now more attracted to the convenience of online shopping than they used to be （ A）现在女性更喜欢在网上购物，网 络购物比过去发展得更快。 （ B）看起来网上购物更加方便了，现在比过去更为现代女性喜爱。 （ C）与过去相比较，妇女现在似乎更加为网络购物的便捷所吸引。 66 There w
47、as a heated discussion about customer service at the meeting until the manager came up with a great idea （ A）在经理到会时，会议还在对那个客户提出的合理建议进行热烈的争论。 （ B）会议就客服问题进行了热烈讨论，直到经理提出 了很好的主意才停止。 （ C）会议一直在热烈讨论客服问题，直到结束后经理才想出了一个好主意。 67 Please note that from next Monday we are introducing an environmentally friendly sc
48、heme(计划，方案 ). All used paper from the office will be recycled. Used paper should be placed 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 practical writing. 68 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to complete the resume according to the information given in Chinese below. Remember to do the writing on
