1、大学英语三级（B 级）模拟试卷 121（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 correct answe
2、r from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.（A）Yes, thank you, and you?（B） Nice to meet you!（C） Its good.（D）The same to you.（A）Yes, I did.（B） No, I didnt.（C） It was a waste of time.（D）h lasted two hours.（A）I can manage it myself.（B） You cant do anything for me.（C） Please do it for me.（D）A pound of tom
3、atoes, please.（A）No, thats not goodddd.（B） Yes, it is.（C） It doesnt matter.（D）So do I.（A）The fifth.（B） March, 6th.（C） Friday.（D）365 days.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a reco
4、rded 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 and D.（A）At about ten oclock.（B） At about nine oclock.（C） At about eight.（D）At about six oclock.（A）A shop assistant.（B） A telephone
5、 operator.（C） A waitress.（D）A clerk.（A）He doesnt care much about it.（B） He enjoyed it very much.（C） He doesnt mind even though its tedious.（D）He hates working overtime.（A）He wants to save it.（B） He has a toothache.（C） He doesnt like it.（D）He has trouble eating anything.（A）Tennis shoes.（B） Some cloth
6、es.（C） Nothing yet.（D）Music records.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
7、of numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.11 Dick was a sailor on a big ship. It went to Japan and Australia, so Dick was often on the ship for some months at a time. When he (11) up in the morning and looked out, he
8、 only (12) the sea, or sometimes a port. When he was twenty-three, Dick married and bought a small (13) with a garden in his wifes town. It was (14) away from the sea. Then he had to go back to his ship, and was away (15) home for two months. He went from the port to the town by bus, and was very ha
9、ppy to see his wife again. Section ADirections: 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 The news _ we are having a holiday tomorrow is not true.（A）which（B）
10、 that（C） if（D）for17 It was between 1830 and 1835 _ the modem newspaper was born.（A）when（B） that（C） which（D）because18 with the size of the whole earth, the huge mountains do seem very tiny.（A）When compared（B） If you compare（C） Comparing（D）A comparison19 Usually, the more difficult a shrub is to grow,
11、 _.（A）the higher price it is（B） the higher its price（C） its price is higher（D）it is higher priced20 Wood furniture does not depreciate in value _ properly handled and protected.（A）if（B） has（C） that（D）and21 I want to know _ the leather coat belongs to.（A）who（B） which（C） that（D）whom22 _, we drove the
12、horses into the stable.（A）Aware that a tornado was brewing（B） Because a tornado brewing（C） Although a tornado was brewing（D）A tornado was brewing23 I insist on _ this small present as a token of my appreciation.（A）you to accept（B） your accepting（C） you accepted（D）you accept24 Every man and every wom
13、an _ to take part in the election.（A）have（B） are（C） is（D）want25 They found at last _ they had been looking for.（A）that（B） what（C） where（D）whichSection 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 They ar
14、e asked (leave) _ before the boss comes back.27 I (ask) _ my teacher to write a reference letter (推荐信) to me if I see him.28 It (rain) _ last night for the ground is wet.29 You neednt (run) _ all the way here because the meeting is putting off all hour.30 It being late, they insisted on (leave) _ ri
15、ght now.31 The more patient you are, (much) _ you will get from it.32 It is requested that our head teacher (give) _ a speech at tomorrows meeting.33 I tried to make Kate (change) _ her mind, but I found it hard.34 How many English words you (learn) _ by the end of last term?35 Have you read the boo
16、k? It is really worth _ (read).Task 1Directions: 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.36 Early in the 16th century
17、men were trying to reach Asia by traveling west from Europe. In order to find Asia they had to find a way past South America. The man who eventually found the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific was Ferdinand Magellan.Magellan sailed from Seville in August 1519 with five ships and about 280 m
18、en. Fourteen months later, after spending the severe winter on the coast of Patagonia, he discovered the channel which is now called Magellans Straits. In November 1520, after many months of dangers from rooks and storms, the three remaining ships entered the ocean on the other side of South America
19、.They then continued, hoping to reach Asia. But they did not see any land until they reached the islands off the coast of Asia. Before they arrived at these islands, later known as the Philippines, Magellan was killed in battle. The remaining officers then had to get back to Spain. They decided to s
20、ail around Africa. After many difficulties, one ship with eighteen men sailed into Seville three years after leaving. They were all that remained of Magellans expedition. However, their achievement was great. They were the first men to sail round the world. 36 The purpose of Magellans expedition was
21、 _.（A）to become famous at that time（B） to find navigation line from the Atlantic to the Pacific（C） to make a voyage to Asia（D）to carry men to the Seville37 Magellan Straits was discovered _.（A）in August, 1519（B） in October, 1520（C） in November, 1520（D）not mentioned38 During the whole expedition, the
22、re was _ ships lost.（A）two（B） three（C） four（D）five39 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage concerning the expedition?（A）Lack of navigation equipment.（B） Severe winter in Patagonia.（C） The death of Magellan.（D）Dangers from rocks and storms.40 The best title for the passage is _.（A）Th
23、e Discovery of the Magellans Straits（B） The Discovery of the Philippines（C） The Most Dangerous Expedition in Navigation（D）The First Expedition to AsiaTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.41 Ideas about education are ch
24、anging in the United States. Education today is not just a high school diploma(文凭) or a college degree. Many adults are not interested in going to college. They are interested in other kinds of learning. For them, learning does not end with a diploma.Continuing education gives these adults the oppor
25、tunity to increase their knowledge about their own field or to learn about a new field. It also gives them a chance to improve their old skills or to learn new ones.Scientists, mechanics (技师 ) and barbers (理发师) can take classes to improve their work skills. If they know more or learn more, they can
26、get a better job or earn more money.Continuing education classes give more adults the chance to learn new skills. There is usually a large variety of classes m choose from; typing, foreign cooking, photography, auto repair, furniture repair, or swimming. There are only some of the classes available.
27、Some adults take classes for fun or because the class will be useful for them. Other adults take continuing education classes to improve their own lives because they want to feel better about themselves.Almost any community college or public school system has a continuing education program. There ar
28、e classes in schools, community buildings or churches. Most classes are in the evenings, so working people can attend. The classes are usually small, and they are inexpensive. 41 The new idea about education in the U.S. is that _.（A）everyone should get a college degree（B） its no use for adults to go
29、 to college（C） a high school diploma is the end of education（D）adults should go on learning after graduating from school42 Whats the purpose for adults to continue their education?（A）Enlarge their knowledge and learn new skills.（B） Catch up the opportunity to get a higher degree.（C） Learn more basic
30、 knowledge to get a diploma.（D）Make themselves live a more comfortable life.43 Which of the following statements is TRUE?（A）There are only a few continuing education classes available for adults.（B） Only those who want to get more money should go on with their education.（C） People take continuing ed
31、ucation classes for different reasons.（D）All the people getting continuing education can get a good job.44 Usually, the continuing education program is given _.（A）in a small size and expensively（B） only for working people（C） only in community buildings or churches（D）by community colleges and public
32、schools45 The best title for the passage would be _.（A）Continuing Education Classes（B） The Importance of a College Degree（C） A Good Way to Earn More Money（D）Different Choices for AdultsTask 3Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the tab
33、le below (No. 46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks.46 Experience two great theme (主题) parks in one great resort (景点)-Disneys California Adventure park and right next door Disneyland park. Just footsteps away, extraordinary entertainment, shopp
34、ing and dining await in the Downtown Disney District. And when you and your family stay at one of the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, youre right in the middle of all the magic!And now, one child receives a free Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket with each adult(成人 ) ticket purchased in a Disney
35、vacation package. You can go back and forth between Parks as often as you like.Discover the friendly faces and magical places of the Disneyland Resort and see why this spectacular destination is more vacation magic than you could ever imagine!Disney VacationThere are two great theme parks in the gre
36、at resort: Disneys California Adventure Park and (46) .In the Downtown Disney District you can have extraordinary entertainment, (47) and (48) .And now, one child receives a (49) Disneyland Resort Park ticket with each (50) ticket purchased in a vacation package. Task 4Directions: The following is a
37、 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. 51-55.51 A-business circle B-business conditionsC-ceiling price D-competitive strengthE-fiat mar
38、ket F-floor priceG-increase in value H-market prospectsI-marketing and promotion service J-perishable and seasonableK-price flare-up L-price swingM-real income N-small profits and quick returnsO-storage and warehouse services P-trading company51 ( )行情 ( )市场前景52 ( )易腐与季节性商品 ( ) 价格暴涨53 ( )仓储服务 ( )薄利多销
39、54 ( )最高价 ( )萧条市场55 ( )增值 ( )价格浮动Task 5Directions: 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. 56 Dear Sirs,We thank you for your promptness in delivering the Cocoa bean we ordered on 24th September, but
40、 we find that only 485 tons of the same were delivered whereas our order was for 500 tons.To support our statement, we enclose one copy of Inspection Certificate from Shanghai Commodity Inspection Bureau. On basis of the Inspection Certificate, we hereby lodge our claim (索赔 ) with you for 5, 000 in
41、all.We are sure that you will give our claims your most favorable consideration and look forward to your settlement at an early date.Yours faithfullyEnclosures: As stated56 Whats the letter about?Its about a _. 57 What did they order?58 How many tons short of cocoa bean?59 What else do they post tog
42、ether with the letter?One copy of _ from Shanghai Commodity Inspection Bureau. 60 How much do they claim for compensation?61 Reading is learning, but applying is also learning and the more important kind of learning at that.（A）看书是学习，但是应用也是学习，同时更重要的学习种类是那样。（B）读书是学习，使用也是学习，而且是更重要的学习。（C）阅读是学习，但是实施也是学习，
43、更重要的学习种类在那点上。（D）读书是学习，但应用也是学习，并且是更重要种类的学习。62 Not having been discovered, many laws of nature actually exist in nature.（A）虽然许多自然界的规律尚未被发现，但它们确实存在于自然界中。（B）存在大自然中的很多法律还没有被科学界发明出来。（C）许多自然界的规律实际上存在于自然界中，尽管不能被发现。（D）尽管很多自然界的规律没有被找出，但是这些规律实际上存在于自然界中。63 When we speak, sound waves begin to travel and go in al
44、l directions.（A）当人们说话时，声音向四面八方传开。（B）当我们说话时，声音就开始传播，并且向四面八方传开。（C）当我们说话时，声波开始传递，而且向四面八方传播。（D）当说话时，声波开始旅行，并且走向四面八方。64 Light goes three quarters of the way from the earth to the moon in one second.（A）光一秒钟以后能走完 25%的距离，从地球到月球。（B）光在一秒钟内可以完成地球到月球距离的四分之三。（C）光一秒可以走过地球至月球距离的四分之三。（D）光一秒钟可以通过地球到月球距离的四分之三。65 I wa
45、s very concerned when I received your letter of yesterday complaining that the central heating system in your new house had not been completed by the date promised. On referring to our earlier correspondence, I find that I had mistaken the date for completion. The fault is entirely mine and 1 deeply
46、 regret that it should not have occurred. 一、Part 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 说明：假如你是南开中学的一名学生，名叫钟华，明年 6 月即将毕业，打算秋季去上海大学攻读应用数学专业的学士学位。请写一封信向该校索取学校指南、入学申请表以及其他必要的资料。Words for Reference：大学指南 catalog of the university 入学申请表 application form for admission应用数学 applied mathematics 学士学位 Bachelors degree
