1、大学英语三级（B 级）模拟试卷 388（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）Of course not.（B） Please close the door.（C） Is it cold?（D）Please dont close the door.（A）No, it s too expensive.（B） I like it very much.（C） It s about a love story.（D）No, I dont think I need it.（A）About 20 hours.（B） So long.（C） Very fast.（D）I usually go ho
3、me by air.（A）Here you are.（B） It is here.（C） Yes, I would.（D）I ve got some money.（A）That s all right.（B） I m going to Shanghai.（C） I m fine. Thank you.（D）Everything is going well.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues i
4、n 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 and D.（A）A company manager.（B） A waitress.（C） A shop assistant.（D）A secretary.（A）$ 22.（B）
5、 $ 18.（C） 11（D）20（A）The shopping center is a bit far away.（B） He doesnt know how to get to the shopping center.（C） The shopping center is just around the comer.（D）He only knows one way to the shopping center.（A）It has a small desk.（B） It s not big enough.（C） It s just right for one person.（D）It s no
6、t painted nicely.（A）Jack failed in the exam for the first time.（B） Jack was a very good basketball player.（C） Jack paid no attention to his study before the exam.（D）Jack played basketball after the exam.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The passage has some
7、 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 writing. Now the passage will begin.10 Fish
8、 are animals that live in water. They live in almost any place【11】there is water. Some are found in lakes, other fish live in the sea. Most fish never【12】water. There are about 21,000 kinds of fish. One kind might not look like another. Some fish are very small. The smallest one is no bigger than a
9、fly. Others are very big. The biggest fish can【13】to 60 feet. One kind of fish looks 【14】it has a little horse s head. It is called a sea horse. It doesn t swim very well. A sea horse is mostly pushed along by the【15】water. What does it do when it wants to stay in one place? It takes hold of plants
10、with its little tail.11 【11】12 【12】13 【13】14 【14】15 【15】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 production_of the factory is now 8
11、00,000 units.（A）ability（B） power（C） capacity（D）possibility17 He has been away from home_three months ago.（A）since（B） for（C） during（D）before18 I have bought a story book_there are many pictures.（A）in which（B） with which（C） which（D）in that19 They think that you will go to Bei Hai Library tomorrow, _?（
12、A）dont they（B） do they（C） will you（D）won t you20 The students_their papers by the end of this month.（A）will have finished（B） have been finished（C） have finished（D）will finish21 _is known to all, Peking University is one of the most famous universities in China.（A）It（B） As（C） What（D）That22 These pict
13、ures_to his mind his previous days in China.（A）brought up（B） brought back（C） brought about（D）brought forth23 If you dont mind, I_do my homework than play cards with you.（A）had better（B） would rather（C） prefer（D）would like24 It is requested that every student_a paper on sustainable development.（A）wri
14、tes（B） wrote（C） writing（D）write25 Under no condition_alone in that large quiet house.（A）his mother will be left（B） will not his mother be left（C） his mother won t be left（D）will his mother be leftSection BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the pro
15、per form of the word given in the brackets.26 As Edison grew older, he never lost his (interesting) _in science.27 The report showed us very (clear) _how the plane crashed.28 Since you have passed the (drive) _test, you can drive your own car.29 When he got to the crossroads, he went in the wrong (d
16、irect) _.30 I prefer_(live) in the city rather than in the country.31 Her mother was ill. She had to (stay) _at home to look after her.32 I can not afford (go) _out tonight. I dont have enough money.33 He feels like (have) _a good rest after a long journey.34 He employs 30 (employ)_in his company.35
17、 Last night we all went to the cinema, because the film was very (excite) _.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
18、 correct choice.35 The Esky, a great Australian inventionits about as important to the Australian household as a BBQ(吃烧烤的野餐 ), How else would we move our carefully prepared food and drink around without having it spoilt.Though it is a regular problem with Esky, you also need to plan. If you havent h
19、ad a freeze pack, then you 11 need to go out and buy a bag of ice (maybe even several bags of ice).Get a Portable Mini Fridge and you 11 save on the bags of ice as well as a good deal on cleaning time. The Portable Mini Fridge requires a 12V DC supply, and you 11 find this thermo electric cooler the
20、 best thing invented since sliced bread (near enough anyway).One thing this car fridge has over your average Eskyit 11 warm to 6065C. and it does all this without any environmental pollution.Apart from basic cleaning, this thermo electric warmer is largely non-wearing and maintenance-free.At last, a
21、n affordable mini fridge for your car or boat will help save those green vegetables or fruits better, also it will keep the shape of an ice cream, this may help you feel very happy.36 What is Esky from the context?（A）a kind of food.（B） a case to preserve cold drinks or food.（C） electronic sky.（D）a r
22、efrigerator.37 How did people move the already prepared food if they didn t have freeze pack?（A）They put them in plastic bags.（B） They use ice to keep the temperature down.（C） They cover them with thick cloth.（D）They do nothing.38 What are the features of this Portable Mini Fridge?（A）It is easily cl
23、eaned.（B） It works with a 12V DC supply.（C） It is environmentally friendly.（D）A11 the above.39 In what way is Portable Mini Fridge superior to an Esky?（A）It 11 warm to 60 -65C and it is environmentally friendly.（B） It carries more food and drinks.（C） It is larger.（D）It looks more beautiful.40 What i
24、s the authors attitude toward this mini fridge?（A）He thinks its inferior to Esky.（B） He likes it very much.（C） He thinks its like sliced bread.（D）He doesn t quite like this fridge.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.4
25、0 Whole life is permanent insurance protection that protects you for your whole life, from the day you purchase the policy until you die, as long as you pay the premiums(保险费).Whole life can be a solid foundation. Upon this foundation you can build a long-term financial plan, because it guarantees li
26、fetime protection for your family or business.Whole life insurance provides basic insurance protection, plus Mortgage protection, Estate preservation, Retirement funding, Charitable giving, Business needs.A life insurance agent will help you determine an amount of insurance needed to protect your fa
27、mily or business in the event of your death.Generally after the first year, the policy begins to increase cash value. The amount of cash value in your policy usually increases every year. This money can be used to help purchase a home, fund a child s education, add to retirement income, or for any o
28、ther purpose. You may also choose to leave it in the policy and allow it to grow.A whole life policy can earn dividends. Dividends are determined by the company s board of directors each year and are not guaranteed. When a dividend is payable, you may choose to take it in cash, use it to buy more in
29、surance or to pay or reduce your premiums.When you die, die company will pay your beneficiaries the death benefit, usually the face amount of the policy plus any dividend. This money is generally received by the beneficiaries free from income tax.41 What is whole life insurance?（A）It s permanent ins
30、urance protection from the day you were born until you die.（B） It s permanent insurance protection that protects you for your whole life, from the day you buy it until you die.（C） It s insurance protection for your whole family members.（D）It s income protection insurance.42 What can whole life insur
31、ance do for you?（A）It only provides basic insurance protection.（B） It provides Mortgage protection and Estate preservation.（C） It offers Retirement funding, Charitable giving, Business needs.（D）It not only offers basic insurance protection, but also provides Mortgage protection, Estate preservation,
32、 Retirement funding, Charitable giving and Business needs.43 According to the passage, who will help you determine an amount of insurance needed?（A）A life insurance agent.（B） Nobody except yourself.（C） Your family members.（D）Your lawyer.44 The word “policy“ in the fifth paragraph probably means_.（A）
33、plan（B） certificate of insurance（C） lottery ticket（D）strategy45 When you die, the death benefits of your life insurance will_.（A）be lost（B） be paid to your beneficiaries（C） be possessed by the insurance company（D）will be given to the governmentTask 3Directions: The following is a passage. After read
34、ing 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.45 Dear Sir or Madam,This is the second month running that your delivery has been late in arrival. Our current order for stationery i
35、s already 6 days overdue.We have a number of valued customers who are being put to some inconvenience. There seems to be no obvious reason why your normally prompt deliveries should become so unreliable. I would be obliged if you would look into this matter as soon as possible.Ours is a small, famil
36、y business in a town. We depend very much upon the good will of our customers. I m sure you will settle this problem at your convenience as soon as possible.Your faithfully, Han LuMr. Han writes to complain about【46】of the ordered goods.His order for stationery has already been late for【47】when this
37、 letter is being written.Mr. Han feels it a pity that the【48】deliveries have become so unreliable.According to Mr. Han, this incident has caused【49】to his customers, upon whose【 50】his small family-run business depends.46 【46】47 【47】48 【48】49 【49】50 【50】Task 4Directions: The following is a list of t
38、erms. 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 Aemployees BpersonnelCpayroll Dwhite-collarEblue-collar Fmanagement and laborGcompensation payout
39、 HbenefitsIHeadhunters Jpersonnel departmentKhuman resource management Lhiring and firingMrecruiting new staff NquitOfront-line managers Pline managersQdismissals RoverworkSlabor law Tinsurance51 ( )人力资源管理 ( )工资发放名册52 ( )辞职 ( )劳动法53 ( )赔偿金 ( )雇佣和解雇54 ( )蓝领 ( )招聘新员工55 ( )人事部门 ( )资方与劳方Task 5Directions
40、: 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 Dear Manager,I am writing to you to complain about the service in your hotel. I had a terrible stay in room 2532 of Orange Hotel from the 16th to the 19th
41、 in March 2009 when I came to Beijing on business.Firstly, the air conditioner in my room could not operate properly. I asked your front house manager for help and she told me she would send someone to my room to check it immediately. No one came. As a result, I was very cold every time I was in the
42、 room.Secondly, I found the bathroom was dirty and the hot water was always warm.Thirdly, the noise at night was extremely loud and I found it difficult to sleep.I hope you will give immediate attention to the service in your hotel.Yours faithfully, John Smith56 Why does the man write the letter? To
43、_about the service in the hotel.57 Whats the name of the hotel?_58 What s wrong with the air conditioner? The air conditioner could not_.59 Why did the author find it difficult to sleep? _at night was extremely loud.60 What does the author hope the manager do? He hopes the manager will give immediat
44、e attention to_in the hotel.61 We are confident t0 overcome difficulties since the government has agreed to give us some help.（A）既然政府答应给予帮助，我们就有信心克服困难。（B）自从政府答应给予帮助以来，我们就有信心克服困难。（C）我们都在等政府给予帮助以渡过危机。（D）因为政府答应给我们一些帮助，我们就有信心克服困难。62 Computers are thought 0f a great technological improvement that saves p
45、eople much time and energy（A）我们考虑到计算机是一个伟大的技术改进，它既节省了人们的时间又让人们充满活力。（B）计算机节省了人们大量的时间和精力，所以被认为是一项伟大的技术进步。（C）人们认为计算机是一项伟大的技术进步，它既节省了时间又让人们充满活力。（D）计算机既使人们节省了时间同时又减轻了负担，因此被认为是一项伟大的技术进步。63 The number of the young people in the United States who cant read is incredible about one in four（A）美国约有四分之一是年轻人，他们既不
46、读书，也不相信别人。（B）美国没有阅读能力的年轻人的数量令人难以置信地占了年轻人总数的四分之一。（C）大约有四分之一的美国年轻人没有阅读能力，这简直令人难以置信。（D）大约有四分之一的美国年轻人没有读过什么书，这简直令人难以置信。64 Usually a manufacturer doesnt deal directly with the people who use his products（A）一个制造商通常不直接对付那些使用他的产品的人。（B）工人和消费者是完全不相干的。（C）制造商通常不直接跟他们的产品用户打交道。（D）生产者通常和那些使用他们产品的人没有交往。65 Televisio
47、n, it is often said, keeps one informed about current events, and allows one to follow the latest developments in science and politics. The most distant countries and the strangest customs are brought right into ones sitting room. It could be argued that the radio performs this service just as well;
48、 but on television everything is much more living, much more real. Yet here again there is a danger.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 This pa
49、rt is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to complete the resume according to the information given in Chinese. Remember to write the notice on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.说明：李明，男，1986 年 6 月 15 日生，未婚，于 2008 年 7 月毕业于北方大学英语系。在校期间，各门功课都很优秀，有很强的英语听说读写能力；第二外语是德语，具备基本的德语会话能力。另外，熟悉外贸流程。喜欢打篮球、唱歌和看电影，欲求外贸业务员一职。Words for reference：外贸流程 process of foreign trade
