1、2003 年 12 月大学英语三级（B 级）真题试卷（无答案）Section ADirections: 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 correc
2、t answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.（A）He is leaving by bus.（B） He has a big family.（C） He is living in a small town.（D）He is working as a lawyer.（A）Sure. Here you are.（B） Yes, please give it to me.（C） Sorry, I cant help you.（D）No, I can take it myself.（A）Yes, you can drive it.（B） Shoul
3、d I go with you?（C） No, everything is fine.（D）Take your time. There is no hurry.（A）Yes, I got it.（B） Its interesting.（C） No, I dont have it.（D）It begins at 6:00.（A）Its a difficult to park here.（B） I dont like taking a taxi.（C） I came here by bus.（D）I agree with you.Section BDirections: This section
4、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 you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C an
5、d D.（A）He had a class.（B） He broke a glass.（C） He accepted a task.（D）He took a bath.（A）She was tired.（B） She was sad.（C） She was happy.（D）She was sick.（A）Its cold.（B） Its hot.（C） Its snowing.（D）Its raining.（A）Difficult.（B） Exciting.（C） Interesting.（D）Boring.（A）Visit a friend.（B） Go to work.（C） Take
6、a rest.（D）See a doctor.Section CDirections: In this section 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 b
7、lanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.10 Many cultures have different ideas about why people catch colds. For example, in the United States, some people think that you can catch cold if your 【B1】_ get cold. So, mothers tell s
8、mall children to wear 【B2】_ boots(靴子) in the winter. In other places, including parts of the Middle East, some people believe that strong winds cause colds. So, on trains and buses, people usually dont like to sit 【B3】_ open windows. In parts of Europe, some people think that wearing wet clothes wil
9、l give you a cold. They say that after you go 【B4】_ , you should quickly put on dry clothes. Today, scientists know that colds are caused by viruses(毒). But the old ideas are still very strong, and many people still follow them to 【B5】_ getting ill.11 【B1 】12 【B2 】13 【B3 】14 【B4 】15 【B5 】Section ADi
10、rections: In 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 It was in China _ the agreement was signed.（A）that（B） which（C） where（D）what17 When the old lady is alone
11、in the house, her dog makes her feel _ and relaxed.（A）healthy（B） lonely（C） safe（D）angry18 It makes no difference to me _ Mr. Smith will come or not.（A）when（B） how（C） that（D）whether19 Its reported that the police are _ the area for the criminal(罪犯).（A）processing（B） searching（C） operating（D）handling20
12、 He bought an expensive coat _ he had no job.（A）unless（B） since（C） although（D）till21 She has _ her mind and is going to Canada instead of Japan.（A）changed（B） exchanged（C） decided（D）made22 The _ the proposal is considered, the worse it appears.（A）carefully（B） much carefully（C） most carefully（D）more c
13、arefully23 When applying for a job, you have to _ a resume.（A）get off（B） hand in（C） put out（D）take away24 It is important that the committee _ about the project at once.（A）will be informed（B） be informed（C） is informed（D）being informed25 He _ several jackets and finally picked out a blue one.（A）trie
14、d on（B） went on（C） took on（D）got onSection BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets.26 It is never too late for anyone (learn) _. 27 I want to rent a new apartment that is (comfortable) _ than this one.
15、 28 Did you have any difficulty (get) _ a visa to Britain? 29 I have decided to accept their (invite) _ to pay a visit to their factory. 30 Give the application to the man (sit) _ at the desk, please. 31 He seemed very young, but he was (real) _ older than all of us. 32 As soon as I (get) _ home, it
16、 started to rain heavily. 33 Johns performance in this exam made us feel rather (disappoint) _. 34 If I (not drink) _ so much coffee yesterday afternoon, I would have been able to sleep well last night. 35 It was (luck) _ indeed for Mr. Fox to have changed his flight and arrived safe. Task 1Directio
17、ns: 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.35 An ebook, also known as an electronic(电子的) book, is an electronic versi
18、on(版本) of a print of book that you can download(下载) and read. What you need in order to read an ebook is an Ebook Reader, which is a kind of free software used by your computer. Make sure you have the proper Reader before you download your ebook from the Internet. The software allows you to turn the
19、 words on the screen into proper size you like. It also helps you turn pages and change your choice of viewing. Ebooks are a fun alternative to regular books. You can download them to any computer, including your portable(便携式) computer so you can take them with you when you travel, and create your o
20、wn library of hundreds of titles. Best of all, when you order an ebook, there is no waiting and no shipping or handling charges. The amount of time it takes to download your ebook depends on the speed of your connection and the size of your ebook.36 From this passage, we know that an ebook _.（A）can
21、be read by any reader who has a computer（B） should be read with the help of a special kind of software（C） is a print from of a book often found in libraries（D）can be downloaded by turning on the computer37 The Ebook Reader is useful for _.（A）turning a print book into an electronic version（B） develop
22、ing an ebook in a portable computer（C） downloading an ebook from the Internet（D）finding fun alternatives to an ebook38 From this passage, we can learn that _.（A）reading an ebook involves a lot of trouble（B） the ordered ebooks have to be shipped to you（C） you can order an ebook from the Ebook Reader（
23、D）travelers call create an ebook on a portable computer39 Which of the following statements is true?（A）An ebook can be obtained through the Internet.（B） The size of the words in an Ebook cannot be changed.（C） An ebook is ordered in the same way as a print book.（D）One has to pay some money to get an
24、Ebook Reader.40 Which of the following would be the best Title of the passage?（A）Choices of Ebooks.（B） Advantages of Ebooks.（C） Introduction to Ebooks.（D）Importance of Ebooks.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.40 Tok
25、yo is one of the most confusing cities in the world. Over 20 millions people live and work in the Tokyo area, and many famous companies have their offices there. But most streets dont have names. So how can you find your way in Tokyo?Most people in Tokyo are very good at giving directions. They can
26、usually explain how to get to their home or their office from the nearest train station. People in Tokyo often use maps when they give directions. Advertisements in newspapers or magazines, for example, usually have a small map to help you find the company. If youre going to visit someones house, it
27、s a good idea to ask the person to draw, or fax you, a map of the local area. If you get lost, the best idea is to go to a police station. In Japan, each neighborhood has a small police station, and the police officers there have a map of all the buildings in the area. Giving directions is an import
28、ant part of their job.41 Tokyo is a confusing city mainly because _.（A）it has a very large population（B） most streets dont have names（C） people in Tokyo are bad at giving directions（D）too many famous companies have their offices there42 What can one do if one is going to visit a Japanese in Tokyo?（A
29、）One can wait for him at the nearest railway station.（B） One can put on an advertisement to inform him.（C） One can look at the newspaper for his address.（D）One can ask him to draw or send a map.43 In Tokyo, the best way for you to find out directions is to _.（A）ask a police officer for help（B） buy a
30、 map in a bookstore（C） go into someones house and ask（D）get someone to draw a map for you44 Why can the police help you to find out directions within a neighborhood?（A）They can fax you a map of the neighborhood.（B） They often visit each house in the neighborhood.（C） They know the name of each street
31、 in the neighborhood.（D）They have a map of all the buildings in the neighborhood.45 What is the best title for this passage?（A）Traveling in Japan.（B） How to Draw a Map.（C） Finding Your Way in Tokyo.（D）The Largest City in the World.Task 3Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you a
32、re 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 The business memo(备忘录 ) is probably the most frequently used communication within a company. It is called an intra-company communication becaus
33、e it is used by people in their own company or organization. They change to letters, however, when they write messages to people who do not work for their company.A memo creates a written record that may or may not be filed, depending on the receiver and the subject. As you know, spoken messages may
34、 be misunderstood or forgotten. A memo, however, becomes a record that does much to ensure the complete communication between the sender and the receiver.The standard form of a memo frequently carries a pre-printed series of items: To, From, Date, and Subject. The first two items include the names o
35、f the receiver and the sender. A well-written subject line tell the reader the key topic or topics the memo is about.Business MemoFunction: for communication within a (46)_ . Purpose: 1) to keep a (47)_ . 2) to (48)_ . the complete communicationItems involved: 1) Receiver2) (49)_ . 3) Date4) (50)_ .
36、 Task 4Directions: 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 letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55.50 A-BankingB-Business OpportunityC-CareerD-Continuin
37、g EducationE-ComputersF-Customer ServiceG-DriversH-Employment AgenciesI-GeneralJ-Government OpportunitiesK-InsuranceL-ManagementM-Medical TreatmentN-OfficeO-Restaurant/HotelP-SalesQ-ServicesR-Skilled/Technical51 ( )销售 ( )医疗52 ( )职业介绍所 ( )客户服务53 ( )商业机会 ( )管理54 ( )饭店/ 旅馆 ( )银行业55 ( )继续教育 ( )概述Task 5D
38、irections: 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. 55 REAs Problem Solver BooksDesigned to save students hours of time in finding solutions to problemIncluded every type of problems that might be giv
39、en in examsAll problems are worked out with detailed step-by-step illustrations(说明)They are essential supplements to all class textsOver 1,000 pages in each bookEach book is the first of its kind ever produced in its fieldOutlines of each book are given on the inside pages of this announcement.If bo
40、oks cannot be ordered through your teacher, use the ordering form attached to this announcement and mail it directly to us at REA (Research & Education Association). REA makes it a point to fill orders from teachers and students immediately. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, you may return t
41、he book within 30 days after you receive it, and we will give you a full refund(退款).56 What can you find in REAs Problem Solver Books?_ to the problems. 57 What kind of problems can be found in the book?Those that may be given in _. 58 How thick is the book?More than _. 59 What should you do if yo c
42、annot get the book from your teacher?You may use the _ attached to the announcement. 60 Whats the time limit for you to get a full refund?Within _ after you receive the book. 61 He owed his success to luck more than capacity.（A）他的成功有运气成分，但更有能力因素。（B）他把自己的成功归因于运气而不是能力。（C）他赢得成功是幸运的，运气大于能力。（D）他成功是靠能力而不是
43、运气。62 It is quite common that customers dont bargain about prices in that city.（A）常见的是城市的顾客不会讨价还价。（B）那个城市的顾客不讨价还价，这是常见的。（C）顾客不大会弄清楚那个城市的商品价格。（D）那个城市的顾客买东西不看价钱，这太普遍了。63 There is not quite so much activity in the stock exchange.（A）股票交易活动不是很多。（B）股票交易没有那么多赚头。（C）股票交易所里交易不怎么活跃。（D）股票交易活动不像过去那么多。64 With mor
44、e channels, we will get more high-quality programmes and also more “rubbish“.（A）有了更多的频道，我们会有更多高质量的节目，也有更多 “垃圾节目”。（B）我们之所以获得较多的好节目和“垃圾节目”是因为频道增加了。（C）随着频道的增加，我们会得到更多高质量和低质量的程序。（D）我们开辟更多渠道的目的是要出精品，消除废品。65 65. Shopping in IKEA is different. Our idea is to offer you a place where you can enjoy shopping w
45、ithout interruption by others. IKEA has developed a set of shopping systems to help you during the whole shopping process. You may find most of the information you need through shopping guides, signs, price tags and catalogues, and of course our sales staff will be available if you need any help.一、P
46、art V Writing (25 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an letter or composition according to the following information.66 Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to fill in an Applicat
47、ion Form according to the following instructions given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the Translation/Composition Sheet.1. 说明：请以中国学生张锦秋(女)的身份填写下列表格。具体信息如下：出生年月：1982 年 10 月 16 日联系地址：燕京市虹桥路 496 号电话：01067289879个人详细情况：本人目前学历，学习英语的目的和经历，我的英语强项和弱项，希望在哪方面加强，等等。Test Preparation Course Application FormFamily Name: _ First Name(s): _Date of Birth: _ Nationality: _Sex: _ Telephone Number: _Address: _Please write about your current education, your strengths and weaknesses in English and your experience in English learning. (about 50 words)
