1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 570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） Three weeks ago. （ B） Last month. （ C） Last week
8、. （ D） Next Monday. （ A） Install more machines. （ B） Test the machines. （ C） Buy more machines. （ D） Sell the machines. （ 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
9、pounds. （ B） 16 pounds. （ C） 30 pounds. （ D） 60 pounds. 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 the second reading， you are required to pu
10、t the missing 19 When you buy something and pay for it with bills or coins, you are paying【 B1】_. If you dont have a【 B2】 _of bills and coins that exactly equals the price of the item, you may give the salesperson too much money. He or she will then give some money【 B3】 _you. The money you get back
11、is called change. Look at this example. Your husband is buying a color【 B4】 _. The total price is $244.90. He gives the salesman $250.00 two hundred-dollar bills and one fifty-dollar bill. The salesman gives him back a【 B5】 _and a dime. Your husbands change is $5.10. 20 【 B1】 21 【 B2】 22 【 B3】 23 【
12、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 The scientist Galileo claimed that the earth _ around the sun. （ A） moves （ B） moved （ C） is moving
13、（ D） was moving 26 _ 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 27 _ hold the VIP card will be free of charge for this service. （ A） People （ B） Those people （ C） Those ones （ D） Those who 28 None of us expected th
14、e president to _ at the party. We thought he was still in hospital. （ A） turn in （ B） turn down （ C） turn out （ D） turn up 29 I found _ hard to concentrate. （ A） this （ B） that （ C） it （ D） what 30 The early pioneers had to _ many hardships to settle on the new land like the New World. （ A） go along
15、 with （ B） go back on （ C） go through （ D） go into 31 I broke my relationship with him because he always found _ with me. （ A） mistake （ B） failure （ C） error （ D） fault 32 In case of something unexpected, it is advisable to _ your life against accident. （ A） insure （ B） ensure （ C） assure （ D） be s
16、ure 33 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 34 Many of our dreams _ impossible in the past have come true. （ A） were considered （ B） to be considered （ C） considering （ D） considered Section B Directions: T
17、here are also 5 incomplete statements here You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets 35 For the sake of personal health, hes stopped(smoke)_. 36 I insist that you(take)_ immediate action to put this right. 37 As to the supporting actress, she has a(beautifu
18、l)_ face than the heroine(女主角 )in the movie. 38 In spite of all the hardship, he wants to(wide)_his knowledge of the English studies. 39 Everything(take)_into consideration, his plan seems to be more practical. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfi
19、nished 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, were much more pop
20、ular 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. Even though it i
21、s 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 amusements as diver
22、se 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 traditional costumes for t
23、he 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 the passage, we k
24、now 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 is held every two
25、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 the Oktoberfest la
26、st? （ 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 costumes for the Oktoberf
27、est. （ 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 approval process for usin
28、g 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 employees whose jobs do no
29、t 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 Personnel Office. The
30、 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. 45 The notice is
31、 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） receive written permiss
32、ion 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 directly Task 3 Directi
33、ons: 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 FAQ about the SITES Internship(实习 )Program 1. What kind of internships does SITES offe
34、r? SITES(Smithsonian 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
35、internship may last 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
36、 college or university. 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 Internshi
37、p Program 1. SITES 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
38、undergraduate college 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
39、 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 midfield B backfield C cheer team D shoot E corner hall F kick-off G stopping H pass I tackle J attack K defence
40、L body check M time wasting tactics N long drive O final match P injury time Q extra time R competition rules S free kick T offside 53 ( )越位 ( )拖延战术 54 ( )远射 ( )决赛 55 ( )伤停补时 ( )开球 56 ( )角球 ( )后场 57 ( )比赛规则 ( )射门 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should giv
41、e brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 57 June 15 Dear Sir, Your shipment of twelve thousand “Smart“ watches was received by our company this morning. However, we wish to make a number of complaints concerning the serious delay in delivery and your failure to carry
42、out our instructions with regard to this order. Late delivery of the goods has caused us to disappoint several of our most valued customers. The second complaint concerns(涉及 )the mismatch in color between the watches we ordered and those delivered. As a result of the above problems, therefore, we fe
43、el that the most suitable course of action is to return to you unpaid any of the goods considered unsatisfactory. We look forward to your prompt reply. Yours sincerely, Marks Swift Managing Director, Johnson & Sons Ltd. 58 How many watches did Mr. Swifts company ordered? _. 59 Why did Mr. Swift writ
44、e this letter? Because he wishes to complain about the serious delay in delivery and_ to carry out the instructions with regard to the order. 60 What made several most important customers of Mr. Swifts company disappointed? The late_. 61 What is the second complaint about? The second complaint conce
45、rns the_ between the watches Mr. Swifts company ordered and those delivered. 62 What is considered to be the most suitable course of action to solve the problems? The most suitable course of action is to return to the producer unpaid any of the goods _. 63 The works of this brilliant composer are be
46、yond criticism. （ A）这位才华横溢的作曲家的作品是无可指摘的。 （ B）这位狂妄自大的作曲家的工作态度总是惹人非议。 （ C）这位才华出众的作曲家的作品有些白璧微瑕。 （ D）这位勤勤恳恳的作曲家所做的大量工作令人难以苛责。 64 The employers failure to protect its employees against smoking causes an employee to quit her job. （ A）该雇主未能成功地保护其雇员免受吸烟之害。由此导致一位雇员辞职。 （ B）由于该雇主未能保护其雇员免受吸烟之害而导致一位雇员辞职。 （ C）由于该
47、雇主未能成功地禁止其员工吸烟，因而导致一位雇员辞职。 （ D）为防止员工辞职该雇主发起禁烟运动但最终失败。 65 In large companies the shareholders have very little to do with their day-to-day running. （ A）在大公司里股东几乎不参与公司的日常运作。 （ B）大公司里的股民在公司的日常运作中几乎没有什么工作可做。 （ C）在大公司里股民几乎与公司的日常运作没什么关系。 （ D）在大公司里多是由数量很少的董事会成员来处理日常事务的。 66 Before we can decide where to buy
48、 our materials, we require as much information as we can get on the suppliers. （ A）我们需要从各供应 商处得到足够的信息，之后才能决定从何处购买材料。 （ B）在决定从何处购买材料之前，我们需要各供应商给我们尽可能多的信息。 （ C）我们可以先决定在哪里购买材料，然后再从卖方那里找出所有的相关信息。 （ D）在决定从何处购买材料之前，我们需要收集尽可能多的关于各供应商的信息。 67 Please note that from next Monday we are introducing an environmentally friendly scheme(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
