1、大学英语三级（B 级）模拟试卷 310（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）You can take a taxi.（B） Ill fly to New York next week.（C） Its about twenty miles.（D）Its only six hundred yuan.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogu
3、e, 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 and D.（A）The man is quiet.（B） The man is proud.（C） The man is talkative.（D）The man is impatient.Section CDirectio
4、ns: 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 blanks according to what you hear. The th
5、ird reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.3 The cigarette industry began in the 1870s with the development of the cigarette manufacturing machine. This made it possible to【11】great numbers of cigarettes very quickly, and it reduced the price.Today cigarette smoking is
6、a【12】habit. About 43 percent of the adult men and 31 percent of the adult women in the United States smoke cigarettes regularly. It is encouraging to note, however, that【13】people have given up the smoking habit. 75【14】the male population have smoked cigarettes at some time during their lives, but t
7、he number of persons who have given up smoking is increasing.Men as a group smoke more than women. Among both men and women the age group with the highest【15】of smokers is the age group of 24-44.Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete eac
8、h one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D.8 Unless _, I will not go to the party.（A）being invited（B） invited（C） inviting（D）having invited9 You ought to smoke fewer cigarettes and drink _ beer.（A）less（B） few（C） fewer（D）little10 My father cant op
9、erate a computer._.（A）Nor cant my mother（B） So cant my mother（C） Neither can my mother（D）Nor my mother can either11 _, he knows a lot.（A）A child though he is（B） A child when lie is（C） Child as he is（D）Child though he is12 It was the training that he had as a young man_made him such a good engineer.（
10、A）has（B） later（C） which（D）that13 He told me that I _ be present at the ceremony.（A）could（B） would（C） should（D）might14 I hope they _ this road by the time we come back next summer.（A）have repaired（B） will repair（C） are to repair（D）will have repaired15 I have kept that picture _ I can see it clearly,
11、as it always reminds me of my university days.（A）which（B） where（C） whether（D）when16 Wordsworth was one of the greatest poets_ lived in the 19th century.（A）that（B） who（C） which（D）he17 If I _ that your business was growing so rapidly. I wouldnt have been worried about it.（A）know（B） knew（C） had known（D
12、）have knownSection BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets.18 Tom is the (bright)_ of the two boys.19 This is the (expensive)_ English-Chinese dictionary I have ever bought.20 On his way home he sudden
13、ly remembered that he (not lock) _ the door of the office.21 Mother needs (addition) _ help in the kitchen on weekends when all of us come home from school.22 The more careful you are, the (few)_mistakes you make.23 Not every one who has money is (generously) _ with it.24 Two hundred computers (sell
14、) _ since the beginning of the year.25 Every child expected Tommy (reward)_ for good behavior yesterday.26 I insist that you (take) _ immediate action to put this right.27 She is well-known for her excellent (achieve) _ in her career. Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will f
15、ind 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.27 I grew up knowing that I was different, and I hated it. When I started school my classmates made it clear to me how I must
16、 look to others: a little girl with an ugly lip. And I was deaf in one ear. I was sure that no one outside my family could love me. Then I entered Mrs. Greens second-grade class.Mrs. Green was round and pretty. Everyone loved her. But no one came to love her more than I did. And for a special reason
17、.The time came for the annual (一年一度的)hearing test given at our school. The “whisper test“ required each child to go to the classroom door, turn sideways, close one ear with a finger, while the teacher whispered something from the desk, which the child repeated. Then the same for the other ear. The t
18、eacher usually whispered things like “The sky is blue.“ or “Do you have new shoes?“.My time came. I turned my bad ear toward her, blocking the other just enough to be able to hear. I waited, and then came the words that God had surely put into her mouth, seven words that changed my life forever.She
19、said softly, “I wish you were my little girl.“ 28 Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?（A）The teacher loved the little girl more than anybody else.（B） The teacher loved the little girl while her parents didnt.（C） The teacher was loved by the little girl only.（D）The teac
20、her was loved by all the children in her class.29 Every child in a “whisper test“ was asked to _.（A）have his hearing tested（B） stand with both his sides towards the teacher（C） shut both his ears with fingers（D）listen to the teacher carefully30 The little girl in the “whisper test“ _.（A）had her bad e
21、ar shut completely（B） had her good ear shut completely（C） could hear the teacher With her good ear（D）couldnt hear the teacher at all31 We can infer from the passage that _.（A）the little gift was surprised at what the teacher whispered to her（B） the teacher words changed the little girls life greatly
22、（C） it is God who put the words into the teachers mouth（D）what the teacher said to the little girl was the same as to the other children32 The best title for this passage is _.（A）The Pretty Teacher（B） A Disabled Girl（C） Why I Love Mrs. Green（D）A Whisper TestTask 2Directions: This task is the same as
23、 Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.33 Dear Sir or Madam,The MDC Company was established in 2001 and in four short years has become one of the most successful companies in the market place. For this, we are pleased, proud and grateful.We are pleased because o
24、ur customers have confirmed our belief that if the products we offer are new, exciting, innovative (有创意的) and of excellent quality, they will be purchased.We are proud because we know we are a company that keeps its word to its customers; that guarantees that any product can be returned within 30 da
25、ys if it proves to be unsatisfactory in any way; and that always lets our customers know if there is to be a delay in delivery.We are grateful to customers like you, because you confirm our beliefs that good service and quality result in satisfied customers. Without you, there would be no reason for
26、 us to be pleased or proud. We thank you for your orders and for giving us the opportunity to be of service to you.Our special summer catalogue (商品目录) is at the printers and should be in your home soon. We hope that you will be pleased with the new selections.Yours faithfullyJohn Brown33 From the pa
27、ssage we can learn that MDC Company always _.（A）keeps its promise（B） provides the same products（C） sells its products at a low price（D）delivers its products without delay34 MDC Company believes that its customers are satisfied because the company _.（A）gives them opportunities to order（B） provides go
28、od service and quality（C） guarantees the quickest delivery（D）sends new catalogues to them35 The customers will be informed if _.（A）the product cant be delivered on time（B） the product is out of date and unsatisfactory（C） the company doesnt accept the returned product（D）the company cant send a new ca
29、talogue on time36 The purpose of this letter is to _.（A）tell the customers about the quality of their products（B） express the companys thanks to the customers（C） prove the excellent service of the company（D）inform the customers of a new catalogue37 What can we learn about the company?（A）It has the l
30、argest number of customers.（B） It is grateful for its employees efforts.（C） It is successful in the market place.（D）It charges the least for its services.Task 3Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table below (No. 46 through 50). Y
31、ou should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks.38 Brookside CollegeCambridgeSituated in a very pleasant part of this beautiful university, offers tuition for all levels of students, from beginners to postgraduates, throughout the year.Students are prepared for a variety
32、 of examinations in English as a foreign language, and our young, friendly staff participates in the social, cultural, and sporting activities available, which include theater visits, excursions (游览 ), football, tennis, swimming, and horse riding.In addition to studying English, foreign students can
33、 prepare, with English students attending the College, for a wide range of university entrance examinations, and are assisted by the College in finding places at British universities.The College will also admit sufficiently advanced foreign students to the four-week intensive courses that are regula
34、rly held for British teachers and graduates in the teaching of English as a foreign language. Students who complete the course successfully are awarded a certificate in TEFL.Accommodation(膳宿) is provided with English families in Cambridge. Write for. a free illustrated prospectus(简介 ) to:J. Robinson
35、,The Vice-Principal,Brookside College,3, Brookside,Cambridge Tel: 022364639Brookaide CollegeCambridgeThe College is situated in a (46) of Cambridge. Students (47) a Variety of examinations in English as a foreign language. Activities include theater visits, excursions, (48) , and horse riding. Forei
36、gn students can prepare for a wide range of (49) . Sufficiently advanced foreign students can take part in the four-week (50) that are regularly held for British teachers. Accommodation is provided with English families in Cambridge.Task 4Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading i
37、t, 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. 51-55.42 Aexchange rate Bforeign exchange certificateCselling rate DchangeEcredit card FcurrencyGservice chargeHtravelers chequ
38、eImail transfer JBank of ChinaKcoin LremittanceMcash NATM Omemo43 ( )手续费 ( )中国银行 44 ( )硬币 ( )外汇券 45 ( )信用卡 ( )旅游支票 46 ( )卖价 ( )电汇 47 ( )自动取款机 ( )货币 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
39、 them. 48 The following is an application letter.23 May, 2008The Personnel DepartmentThe XYZ Watch CompanyMarcos Road,ManilaDear Sirs,I have seen your advertisement in this mornings paper for a trainee service mechanic in your company. I would like to apply for this post. I graduated from a vocation
40、al high school one year ago. After graduation I worked as a car mechanic, but I disliked the job, because it mainly consisted of routine servicing. What I am interested in is the work of clocks and watches and other precision instruments. My hobby is mending clocks and watches for my relatives and f
41、riends in my spare time, so I am quite familiar with the work of clocks and watches.I notice that your advertisement says that the applicant appointed will later be sent to a watch-making factory in Switzerland for advanced training. I shall be only too glad to have such a chance.Enclosed are testim
42、onials(证明) from my former principal and from my present employer.I am available for an interview at any time.Yours faithfully,John Lee48 What is the letter for?To apply _.49 What did he do after he graduated?He worked as _.50 Why did he dislike the job?Because it was _.51 What does he do in his free
43、 time?He mends _ for his relatives and friends in his free time.52 What kind of chance will the applicant appointed get?The applicant appointed will get a chance to be sent to a _ in Switzerland.53 To parents who take the responsibility for children s expenses, the cost of living increases because c
44、hildren are better dressed.（A）对那些给孩子们花钱的父母而言，生活费的提高是因为孩子们穿着越来越好。（B）对那些负担孩子花费的父母而言，因为孩子们穿着越来越好，所以生活开支增加。（C）对那些负担孩子花费的父母而言，因为孩子们穿着越来越好，所以生活水平提高。（D）对那些给孩子们零花钱的父母而言，生活水平的提高体现在孩子们穿着越来越好。54 Once the payment has been made, the goods will be delivered at your convenience.（A）一旦支付款项，货物就会在你方便的时候运到。（B）货款一付，货物就会
45、在你方便的时候运到。（C）一旦支付的钱被使用了，我们就会把货邮寄到你的便利店去。（D）一旦支付款项，货物就会被邮寄到你方便取的地方。55 Much as we may pride ourselves Oil our taste, we are no longer free to choose the things wewant because of advertising everywhere（A）尽管我们可以自夸自己的品位，但广告无处不在，我们已经无法独立自主地作出自己的选择了。（B）正如我们可以自夸自己的品位一样，我们想不再自由地选择是因为无处不在的广告。（C）当我们可以自夸自己的品位的时
46、候，无处不在的广告已使我们不再自由地选择了。（D）我们可以自夸自己的品味，但到处都是广告，我们不再自由地作出自己的选择了。56 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。57 These people believe that a mother
47、is more important for infants as she can breast feed and protect her babies with a strong maternal instinct. Moreover, the basic responsibility of the father is to make sure the family is materially provided for and spending time rearing tile children would interfere with his ability to support the
48、family.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.58 This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a note asking f
49、or sick leave based on the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the Translation/Composition Sheet.说明：假设你是公司职员刘斌，给经理 Mr. Johnson 写一张请假条。时间：2008 年 6 月 19 日，星期四1咳嗽特别厉害，想去医院看病；2因本周大部分工作已经完成，故星期五请假一天；3看完病后，会给经理打电话； 4对由此造成的不便表示歉意；5希望能得到经理的批准。To：_From： _Date：_Subject：Leave
