1、大学英语三级（B 级）模拟试卷 368（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）She is told.（B） She is tall.（C） She is a teacher.（D）She is well.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 recorded question. The dialogues
3、 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）She doesnt care about it.（B） She will have a rest.（C） She is working.（D）She hates to watch TV.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a sho
4、rt 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 third reading is for you to check your wr
5、iting. Now the passage will begin.3 The word horsepower was first used two hundred years ago. James Watt had made the worlds first widely used (11) . He had no way of telling people exactly how powerful it was, for (12) there were no units for measuring power.Watt decided to find out how much work o
6、ne strong horse could do in (13) . He called that unit one horsepower. With this unit he could measure the work his steam engine could do.He discovered that a horse lift a (14) weight 10 feet in one minute. Because his engine did (15) as much as the horse, Watt called it a ten-horsepower engine.Sect
7、ion 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.8 He looks similar to his father. Whats more, his words are _ his father.（A）as few as（B） as little as
8、（C） as less as（D）as fewer as9 It was suggested that the work _ before the end of this month.（A）will be finished（B） will have been finished（C） be finished（D）would be finished10 _ the idea of modern people is changing is obvious.（A）Whether（B） What（C） When（D）That11 _ from the top of the hill, the lake
9、is just like a mirror.（A）Seeing（B） Having seen（C） To see（D）Seen12 Oxygen is one of the elements _ water consists.（A）of which（B） of that（C） by which（D）that13 No one, except his two best friends, _ where he is.（A）know（B） knows（C） to know（D）knowing14 Busy_he is, he can finish the task ahead of schedule
10、.（A）because（B） as（C） no matter how（D）although15 He came to this country for promoting friendship _for making money.（A）other than（B） more than（C） better than（D）rather than16 He _ several jackets and finally picked out a blue one.（A）tried on（B） went on（C） took on（D）got on17 What are the essential diff
11、erences_ selling and marketing?（A）between（B） from（C） among（D）forSection 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 Since there is so little time_(leave), nobody can fulfill the task19 By this time next
12、 year the Smiths_(live)in this city for ten years20 When I was a boy I was very shy and I often felt (comfort)_ especially with strangers.21 He managed to escape from (catch) _.22 If only I _ (lose) my bicycle !23 Since its (invent) _, the telephone has become one of the most important telecommunica
13、tion instruments in the world.24 He brought his (collect) _ of stamps to the classroom to show off.25 It is never too late for anyone (learn) _. 26 My impression is that the sales of this company have (great) _ increased this year.27 We can arrange for your car to (repair) _within a reasonable perio
14、d of time.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.28 Foreign investment is expanding rapidly all ove
15、r the world. Most of the foreign companies who have invested in the U. S. are Japanese and European. An example of the Japanese company in the U. S. is Toyota Motor Company, which produces cars. An example of a European company is Nestle of Switzerland. Nestle is a European company, but 99% of its i
16、n vestment are in other countries.In Europe, there are many examples of foreign investment. Many American companies have invested in Europe, and many Japanese companies have also invested in Europe.In recent years much foreign investment have shifted from the U. S. and Europe to Asia. Many companies
17、 from Japan, the United States and Europe are investing heavily in China. Other parts of Asia, such as India and the countries of Southeast Asia, are attracting a lot of American, Japanese and European investment as well.28 What is the main topic of this passage?（A）Foreign investment in China.（B） Fo
18、reign investment in the U.S.（C） Foreign investment all over the world.（D）How to invest in other countries.29 Which Japanese company has invested in the U.S.?（A）The Nestle Company.（B） Many American companies.（C） The Toyota Motor Company.（D）The FAW Groups of China.30 What example does the passage refe
19、r to about foreign investment in China?（A）American and Japanese companies.（B） European companies.（C） Indian companies.（D）Both A and B.31 Nestle is a company of what country?（A）Europe.（B） The United States.（C） Switzerland.（D）India.32 What part of the world is popular for foreign investment in recent
20、years?（A）Asia.（B） China only.（C） The United States and Europe.（D）India only.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.33 Exercise should play a very large role in our daily life. Everyone, no matter what age, needs exercise
21、 every day. However, modem life may prevent people from getting the daily exercise they need.There are many kinds of exercises that help people keep physically(身体上地) fit, if they axe done every day. There are sit-up(仰卧起坐) exercises that anyone can perform for a few minutes every day. For a young per
22、son football is one of the best games. If more people would exercise daily, they would find themselves better all the time.Television and other modem inventions could possibly be a factor that produces physical unfitness(不适). Television can be very educational, but mostly it is just a waste of time:
23、 With the automobile(汽车), another modem invention, people no longer walk to any place. If people are going to sit for hours in front of their TV sets and ride in their cars everywhere, they need to get exercise by sit-ups or playing football.33 Which is the best title for this passage?（A）Exercise in
24、 Daily Life（B） The Importance of Watching TV（C） Sit-up Is the Best Sport（D）TV Is Better Than Car34 Which is the best game for young people from the passage?（A）Driving the car.（B） Watching TV.（C） Drinking.（D）Football.35 What can be concluded from this passage?（A）Watching TV is better than doing exerc
25、ise.（B） Sit-up is harmful for you health.（C） Playing football is harmful for people.（D）Exercise is good for health.36 According to the passage, _ is a waste of time.（A）sit-up（B） TV（C） automobile（D）football37 _ could possibly be a reason that produces physical unfitness.（A）Football and sit-up（B） Auto
26、mobile and football（C） TV and other modem inventions（D）ExercisesTask 3Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are 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.38 San Franci
27、sco has been called one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is built on 14 hills with the Pacific Ocean on one side and San Francisco Bay (海湾) on the other. Each hill has a view over the water. San Franciscans are proud of their viTask 4Directions: The following is a list of terms. After r
28、eading 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. 51-55.42 A-Guard against damp. B-Handle with care.C-Keep away from heat. D-Keep away from cold.E-Keep dry. F-Keep flat.
29、G-No naked fire. H-No use of hooks.I-Not to be thrown down. J-Ope43 【51】44 【52】45 【53】46 【54】47 【55】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. 48 There is a letter about reference sale
30、s.Dear Sir:How would you like to increase the efficiency of your office staff by 10% this summer?Tests in over 80 business offices using Glux air conditioners have proved that staff efficiency in these offices increased by 10% after the Glux was installed. As the increased staff efficiency means gre
31、ater profits, you will therefore get back your cost within a limited period of time.The price of the air conditioner is very competitive, 5% lower than that of similar products in the market. If you would like to spread the cost, you have two years to pay up. In addition, improvements in the new mod
32、el will also make your operating costs low.Wont you call and ask us to send you our technical personnel to identify your specific needs and do the installation? Each days delay costs you money.Yours Faithfully,Tony SmithChief seller48 What is the purpose of the letter?To sale _.49 How many business
33、offices are using Glux air conditioners?50 What profits do you obtain if the Glux air conditioners are installed in your offices?The staff efficiency will _.51 Why is the price of the air conditioner competitive?Because it is _ than that of similar products in the market.52 How can buyers do if they
34、 would like to spread the cost?Buyers can have 2 years _.53 Had she found the right buyer, she would have sold the house（A）只有找到了正式的买方，她才能售出房子。（B）要是找到了合适的买方，她就会把房屋售出了。（C）如果找到了合适的买方，她就已经把房屋售出了。（D）她已经找到了正式的买方，并会把房屋售出。54 The psychologists suggest that students should spend their time studying instead of
35、 getting involved in unhealthy activities.（A）心理学家提议学生必须在学习上多努力，而绝不要使自身加入非法的活动中。（B）心理学家建议学生应该把时间用在学习上，而不要把自己卷人不健康的活动中。（C）心理学家表示学生应在研究上多花工夫，少去参与那些无意义的活动。（D）心理学家要求学生在学习上下工夫，不要让自己涉及到有害健康的活动中。55 The hostess went out of her way to make my daughter feel at home.（A）女主人走出去使我女儿感到在家。（B）女主人走出去使我女儿感到在家一样自由。（C）女主
36、人竭尽全力使我女儿感到在家。（D）女主人竭尽全力使我女儿感到在家一样自由。56 The function of e-commerce is more than just buying and selling goods and services on the Internet.（A）电子商务的功能很多，如提供网上货物交易的服务。（B）电子商务更多的功能在于做买卖并提供网络服务。（C）电子商务的功能不只是在互联网上买卖货物和服务。（D）电子商务的功能更多的是从互联网上买卖货物和服务。57 A manual worker probably earns more money than a man w
37、ho does mental labor. For example, a brick-layer can earn more money than his next door neighbor who is a university professor. Yet, white-collar workers still have a higherreputation and social positi一、Part V Writing (25 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing.
38、 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 Contributions Wanted according to the following instructions given in Chinese.用英语写一篇征稿启示。内容：在庆祝南华技术学院建校 30 周年纪念之际，校刊(杂志)“学生时代“决定向全校的老师、学生、退休教师以及毕业生发出“我爱母校“ 的征稿启示。时间：March 15, 2008 一 June 30, 2008稿件直接送交本刊总编辑。Reference Words：周年纪念 anniversary；建立 founding；退休的 retired ；稿件 contribution
