1、大学英语三级（B 级）模拟试卷 423（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）Doing homework.（B） Fine, thank you.（C） Very good.（D）Writing a book.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 dialog
3、ues 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）In a bank.（B） At a restaurant.（C） In a post office.（D）In a library.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The
4、 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 writing. Now the passage w
5、ill begin.3 Christmas is celebrated (11) the world. December 25 is believed to be the birthday of Jesus Christ.People (12) gifts. You give gifts to family members and close friends. Children receive toys from Santa Claus. They believe that on Christmas Eve Santa Claus, a fat old man who wears a red
6、(13) and hat and long white beard, will come down from the chimney to bring them gifts. (14) the story, the old man travels in a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer. The children usually hang their long stockings near the chimney. On Christmas morning they will find the stockings full of candy and toys.
7、 Their parents, instead of Santa Claus, (15) fill the stockings with what they wish for.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.8 As it w
8、as almost time for the flight, all the passengers got_the plane.（A）around（B） abroad（C） aboard（D）ahead9 The chair is not comfortable to sit in. It needs _.（A）adjust（B） adjusting（C） adjusted（D）be adjusting10 I expected her to _ her promise.（A）carry on（B） carry out（C） carry off（D）carry away11 Scarely h
9、ad I reached there _ it began to rain.（A）than（B） that（C） when（D）while12 _ in the college _ I met Pro. John yesterday.（A）It was. where（B） When. that（C） It was. that（D）It has been. that13 -Alice, you look _. What happened? - Well, I failed in the exams.（A）interested（B） depressed（C） puzzled（D）happy14 A
10、ll that remained was to announce their _ and fix the date of the wedding.（A）engage（B） engagement（C） engaged（D）engaging15 _ he goes, hell meet someone begging for money.（A）No matter wherever（B） Wherever（C） Where（D）Somewhere16 I have never seen _ film before.（A）such a moving（B） such moving（C） so movin
11、g（D）such a moved17 By the time you get there tomorrow,they _ for Beijing.（A）will have left（B） are leaving（C） will leave（D）are to leaveSection 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 We believe that
12、our freedom is worth (fight) _ for.19 The (able)_ that he showed in this field is really extraordinary.20 Swimming is my (favor) _ sport of all.21 Im (extreme) _ sorry to have kept you waiting so long.22 Kate was seen (go) _ out four hours ago.23 You have made (few) _ mistakes in your homework than
13、I have.24 They have made up their minds (fight) _ to the end.25 Toms success in his career will be a great (satisfy)_to his family.26 It is quite difficult for me (decide) _ who should be given the job.27 The machine suddenly stopped(work)_ because of the power cut.Task 1Directions: After reading th
14、e 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 In ancient times, the most important examinations were spoken, not written. In the schools
15、of ancient Greece and Rome, testing usually included saying poetry aloud or giving speeches.In the European universities of the Middle Ages, students who were working for advanced degrees had to discuss questions in their field of study with people who had made a special study of the subject. This c
16、ustom exists today as part of the process of testing candidates (考生) for the doctors degree.Generally, however, modern examinations arc written. The written examination, where all students are tested on the same questions, was probably not known until the nineteenth century. Perhaps it came into exi
17、stence with the great increase in population and the development of modem industry around the 19th century. A room full of candidates for a state examination, timed exactly by electronic clocks and carefully watched over by managers, is like a group of workers at a car factory. Certainly, during exa
18、minations teachers and students are expected to act like machines.One type of test is sometimes called an objective test. It is intended to deal with facts, not personal judgments. To make up an objective test the teacher writes several questions, each of which has only one correct answer. Along wit
19、h each question the teacher writes the correct answer and also three statements that look like answers to students who have not learned the material properly. 28 From the passage, we know that in the Middle Ages _ .（A）written examinations were the most important ones（B） the most important examinatio
20、ns were not written（C） students took objective tests（D）all the students were tested on the same question29 The main idea of Paragraph 3 is that _ .（A）the written examination was probably not known（B） the population has increased rapidly（C） there are only written exams today（D）examinations are now wr
21、itten and timed30 Modem industry must have developed _ .（A）before the Middle Ages（B） in Greece or Rome（C） around the 19th century（D）until the 19th century31 It may be concluded that testing _ .（A）should test on opinions（B） has changed since the Middle Ages（C） should always be written（D）is given only
22、 in factories32 The passage is mainly about _ .（A）the history of examinations（B） industrial revolution（C） objective test（D）modem examinationTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.33 With Christmas just around the comer,
23、greeting cards are starting to appear in shops. But this year, paper cards are being left out in the cold as electronic(电子的) Christmas tidings become more popular. Last year, a top-grade Christmas card could sell for 35 yuan, but now people wont even pay 15. As the Internet increasingly goes into ou
24、r daily life, online living is becoming fashionable among teenagers and e-greetings are becoming more and more popular. The major consumers(消费者) of greeting cards in China are young people. They are always quick to accept the newest lifestyles, so its natural for them to favor e-cards over tradition
25、al paper cards.Not only are e-cards new and attractive, but also quick and efficient. Young people used to send each other paper cards at Christmas. But the problem is what to do with them all after that? Now they can save e-cards onto a disk(磁盘) and easily open and enjoy them at any moment. The Int
26、ernet offers a wide variety of choices, Many Internet content providerssuch as Yahoo, Sina and Sohuprovide e-greetings services. Many of these sites are free of charge, but an increasing number are introducing a small fee for their services.33 Which of the following statements is NOT true?（A）There a
27、re more and more greeting cards in shops as Christmas is coming.（B） Electronic cards are more popular than paper cards this year.（C） Paper cards are arranged outside shops in the cold this year.（D）Paper cards are becoming cheaper and cheaper this year.34 According to the context, the phrase “Christm
28、as tidings“ (Para. 1) means _.（A）Christmas cards tied with ropes（B） e-greetings on Christmas（C） Christmas stockings（D）Christmas trees35 Teenagers favor e-cards over traditional cards because _.（A）its easy to keep them（B） its not difficult to get them（C） they are as cheap as paper cards（D）they are as
29、 traditional as paper cards36 Compared to paper cards, e-cards have the following advantages except _.（A）easier to get（B） quicker to send（C） more efficient（D）more attractive37 Yahoo, Sina and Sohu are the names of _.（A）Christmas cards（B） greeting cards（C） internet sites（D）shopsTask 3Directions: The
30、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 December 15 (Thursday), BeijingART: Yan Club Group ExhibitionGroup Exhibition of Oils by Talente
31、d Chinese Young Artists. Yu Xiaodong vividly reveals the inner world of the Tibetan people through his skillful portrait; Qi Yusheng uses bright color to display his aspiration for a harmonious life between man and nature; Dong Hongs elegant and graceful figures with the help of romantic and soft co
32、lors bring viewers to a dream world; Xiao Se and Guan Yongs exaggerating and sarcastic portraits make us think of the living status of todays Chinese people; Ma Yues “Cowering People“ displays the psychological and physical condition of the vulnerable people; Political pop has a new face in Yin Kuns
33、 oils.Where: Yan Club, Dashanzi Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.Time: December 6December 26A Group Exhibition of【 46】will be held in Beijing starting form Dec 6.Work of【47】artists are mentioned in the second notice.Yu Xiaodongs portrait is mainly about【48】people.Politica
34、l pop appears in【49】oils.The exhibition will be held in club called【50】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 qu
35、estion NO. 51-55.43 A. -4th ring RdB. -Foggy AreaC. -Ticket changingD. -Emergency vehicle laneE. -Ticket officeF. -Two way trafficG. -Dangerous AreaH. -Non-motor vehicleI. -Side RdJ. -Group tour entranceK. -Guide signL. -RoundaboutM. -CrosswalkN. -Crossroad43 ( )应急车道 ( )环岛44 ( )多雾地段 ( )危险路段45 ( )四环路
36、 ( )辅路46 ( )双向交通 ( )指路标志47 ( )换票处 ( )售票处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 23 May, 2004The Personnel DepartmentThe XYZ Watch CompanyMarcos Road,ManilaDear Sirs,I have seen y
37、our advertisement in this mornings paper for a trainee service mechanic in your48 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 time?He mends _ for his relatives and friends in hi
38、s 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 This kind of air-conditioning system is practical and economical for the needs of your company（A）为了贵公司的要求，这种空调系统实用、经济。（B）这种空调体系实际、经济，为了贵公司的需求。（C）这种类型的空调
39、系统实际、实惠，符合贵公司的要求。（D）这种类型的空调系统实用、经济，符合贵公司的需求。 、54 The lecture was expected to start at nine，but it Was delayed an hour （A）讲座以为在 9 点开始，但一小时以后就开场了。（B）讲座被认为在 9 点开始，但被耽误了近一小时。（C）讲座本该在 9 点开始，但延迟了一个多小时。（D）讲座本该在 9 点开始，但被耽误了一个小时。55 Our school is looking for a few young people interested in teaching.（A）我们学校招收
40、了几个对教书感兴趣的年轻人。（B）我们学校在为一些年轻人提供有趣的教师工作。（C）我们学校只招到很少几个年轻人来做教师工作。（D）我们学校在招收一些对教师工作感兴趣的年轻人 。56 Jefferson obtained the first-hand information needed in his research work through making on-the-spot observation.（A）杰弗逊通过现场勘查，获得了研究工作所需要的第一手资料。（B）杰弗逊借助于实地观察，获得了科研工作所需要的第一手资料。（C）杰弗逊通过对某一点的观察得到需要的第一手资料。（D）杰弗逊用实践
41、观察获得了科研工作的第一手资料。57 To protect you and your fellow passengers, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is required by law to inspect all your baggage. As part of this process, some bags are opened and inspected. Your bag was among those selected for inspection. During the inspection, your ba
42、g and its contents may have been searched for items not allowed by law. After the inspection, the contents were returned to your bag. Nothing was lost.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 应聘信说明：假设你是李雷，得知 AMD 公司招聘行政助理，给人力资源部经理 Steve Bush 写一封应聘信。内容：17 月份即将从清华大学毕业，行政管理专业；2大学期间成绩优异，善于与人沟通；3希望能有机会到 AMD 公司工作。Words for reference：行政助理 Administrative Assistant 专业 major行政管理 Administrative Management
