1、大学英语三级(B)真题 2008 年 12 月及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：120 分钟)一、BPart Listenin(总题数：1，分数：5.00)BSection A/BBDirections:/BI This section is to test your ability to give proper responses. There are 5 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The questions will be spoken two times. When you h
2、ear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center./I（分数：5.00）A.Thank you.B.With pleasure.C.Oh, yes.D.Here you are.A.From 9 a
3、.m. to 6 p.m.B.Far from here.C.Five people.D.One hundred dollars.A.Please sit down.B.Take it easy.C.Im OK.D.Yes, of course.A.Hes a nice person.B.I work very hard.C.Youre welcome.D.Certainly not.A.Its far wary.B.Its rather warm.C.I hope so.D.Im afraid I cant.二、BSection B/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）A.Fr
4、om his friend.B.From his teacher.C.From his hoes.D.From his brother.A.Attend a meeting.B.Hold a party.C.Take an interview.D.Meet a friend.A.In the meeting room.B.In her office.C.At home.D.At the bank.A.Its very boring.B.Thats too busy.C.She likes it very much.D.Shes going to give it up.A.An engineer
5、.B.A doctor.C.A salesman.D.A secretary.三、BSection C/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)People visit other countries for many reasons. Some travel U(11) /U; others travel to visit interesting places. Whenever you go, for whatever reason, it is important to beU (12) /U. a tourist can draw a lot of attention from local p
6、eople. Although most of the people you meet are friendly and welcoming, sometimes there are dangers. U(13) /U, your money or passport might be stolen. Just as in your home country, do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and U(14) /U. It is important to prepare your trip in advance, and U(15)
7、 /U be careful while you are traveling.（分数：5.00）(1).（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_四、BPart Vocabula(总题数：10，分数：10.00)1.The newspaper _ two people were killed in the accident.（分数：1.00）A.saysB.talksC.callsD.asks2.She told us briefly about how they succeeded in _ the new product（分数：1.00）A.d
8、evelopB.to developC.developedD.developing3.The big IT company will _ a new research center in the city.（分数：1.00）A.set upB.break upC.get upD.turn up4.I _ at 130 kilometers per hour when the policeman stopped me.（分数：1.00）A.had drivenB.have drivenC.driveD.was driving5.Information about the new system i
9、s easy to _ on the Internet.（分数：1.00）A.likeB.goC.findD.open6.Id like to introduce you _ James Stewart, the new manager of our department.（分数：1.00）A.withB.toC.ofD.on7.We had a(n) _ with him about this problem last night.（分数：1.00）A.explanationB.impressionC.exhibitionD.discussion8.We talked for morn th
10、an three hours without _ a cup of tea.（分数：1.00）A.to haveB.havingC.haveD.had9.They had to give up the plan because they had _ money.（分数：1.00）A.come up toB.got along withC.ran out ofD.taken charge of10._ she joined the company only a year ago, shes already been promoted twice.（分数：1.00）A.AlthoughB.Beca
11、useC.IfD.When五、BSection B/B(总题数：10，分数：10.00)11.The new (nation) 1 museum will be open to the public next week.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_12.This question is (difficult) 1 than the one I have answered.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_13.The secretary has been working for the same (manage) 1 for over 5 years.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_14.T
12、he hotel, (build) 1 100 years ago, still looks new.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_15.We are pleased to learn that that problem (solve) 1 at yesterdays meeting.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_16.I want (point out) 1that a decision about the matter must be made at once.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_17.Although she is young for the job, she is ve
13、ry (experience) 1.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_18.The new rules for environmental protection have been (wide) 1 accepted by the public.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_19.We demand that the tour guide (tell) 1 us immediately about any change in the schedule.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_20.Thank you for your letter of November15, (invite) 1 u
14、s to the trade fair on December 10.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_六、BPart Reading (总题数：1，分数：5.00)BTask 1/BBDirections:/BI After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should m
15、ake the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center./IEach time we produce a new English dictionary, our aim is always the same: what can we do to make the dictionary more helpful for students of English? As a result of our research with
16、 students and discussions with teachers, we decided to focus on providing more examples for this English dictionary.Examples help students to remember the word they have looked up in the dictionary because it is easier both to remember and to understand a word within a context (上下文). The examples al
17、so show that words are often used in many different contexts. For these reasons, we have included 40 per cent more examples in this new book.We edit all the examples to remove difficult words and to make sure they are easier to understand.We very much hope this new book will be of use not only to th
18、e students of English but also to the teachers.（分数：5.00）(1).The aim of the author in producing this new dictionary is to _.（分数：1.00）A.correct mistakes in the old dictionaryB.make it more helpful for studentsC.increase the number of wordsD.add pictures and photos(2).A word is easier to remember and u
19、nderstand if it is _.（分数：1.00）A.included in a word listB.pronounced correctlyC.explained in EnglishD.used in a context(3).What is special about this new dictionary?（分数：1.00）A.It is small and cheap.B.It has a larger vocabulary.C.It has 40% more examples.D.It is designed for students and teachers.(4).
20、The purpose of removing difficult words in the examples is to _.（分数：1.00）A.make them easier to understandB.provide more useful wordsC.introduce more contextsD.include more examples(5).The passage is most probably taken from _.（分数：1.00）A.a letter to the editorB.a comment on a novelC.an introduction t
21、o a dictionaryD.a news-report in the newspaper七、BTask 2/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)What is the better way of staying away from the cold winter days? Come out to our Hall Markets in the beautiful countryside, full of color, fun, music and delicious food! With over 350 stalls (摊位) selling wonderful home-made and
22、 home-grown goods, this will surely be a great day out.The Hall Markets are held on the first Sunday of each month from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Hall Village. They are operated by Hartley Lifecare Co. Ltd. All the income will go to help and support service for people with disabilities (残疾).Volunteers
23、(志愿者) play an important part in the success and pleasant atmosphere at the Hall Markets, Hartley Lifecare is always grateful to have you serve as volunteers with the Hall Markets.If you are interested in being one of our volunteers and spending a few hours with us each month, please contact us durin
24、g business hours on 6260 5555.（分数：5.00）(1).According to the passage, the Hall Markets are held _.（分数：1.00）A.in the countrysideB.to attract volunteersC.to promote winter salesD.by people with disabilities(2).There are over 350 stalls in the Hall Markets that _.（分数：1.00）A.are operated by the disabledB
25、.offer free food to volunteersC.sell home-made goodsD.are open day and night(3).The income made by the Hall Markets goes to _.（分数：1.00）A.expand Hartley Lifecare Co. Ltd.B.support service for the disabledC.create more fun for customersD.develop local economy(4).When are the Hall Markets open?（分数：1.00
26、）A.The first Sunday of each month.B.Every day from 10 am to 3 pm.C.The first day of each month.D.Every weekend in winter.(5).This passage is written for the purpose of inviting _.（分数：1.00）A.touristsB.villagersC.businessmenD.volunteers八、BTask 3/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)2 November, 2008Dear Dr. Yamata,The Asso
27、ciation of Asian Economic Studies is pleased to invited you to be this years guest speaker at its annual international symposium (研讨会). The symposium will be held far 3 days from December 22nd to 24th, 2008. This years topic will be Economic Development in Asia. About 100 people from various countri
28、es will be attending the symposium. They would be pleased to meet you and share their views with you.The Association will cover all the expanses of your trip to this symposium.As the program is to be announced on December 1st, 2008, will you kindly let us know before that time whether your busy sche
29、dule will allow you to attend our symposium? We are looking forward to your favorable reply.Yours sincerely,John SmithSecretary of Association of Asian Economic StudiesNov, 2nd, 2008BLetter of Invitation/BWriter of the letter: U(46) /UOrganizer of the Symposium: Association of U(47) /UGuest speaker
30、to be invited: Dr. YamataStarting date of the symposium: U(48) /UNumber of guests invited: about U(49) /UTopic of the symposium: U(50) /U in Asia（分数：5.00）(1).（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_九、BTask 4/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A-after-sales service B-business licenseC-business risk D-dead stockE-de
31、partment store F-import licenseG-limited company H-net weightI-packing charge J-price tagK-purchasing power L-sellers marketM-shipping date N-shopping rushO-show window P-supermarketQ- trade agreement（分数：5.00）(1).净重 ( )百货商店（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).购买力 ( )商业风险（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).超级市场 ( )卖方市场（分数：1.00）填空项 1
32、:_(4).有限公司 ( )售后服务（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).装船日期 ( )进口许可证（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十、BTask 5/B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)BGrounds-person (场地管理员) Wanted/BThe Ysnton Playingfield Committee has for many years been fortunate to have Eddie Christiansen as grounds-person at its sports ground in Littlemarsh. However, after 10 years
33、of service, Eddie has decided its time to retire in July. The committee wishes him the best for his retired life.However, this leaves us needing a new grounds-person. This role is part-time, averaging around 5 hours per week. The duties involve the mowing (除草), rolling, and trimming (修剪) of the fiel
34、d edges. Applicants (求职人) need to be able to drive and use the equipment needed for the above-mentioned duties.Applicants can either contact Hugh Morris, 42 Spencer Avenue, tel. 765-4943780, to discuss or register an interest in the position, or any member of the Playingfield Committee.（分数：10.00）(1)
35、.Which organization is in need of a grounds-person? The _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).Why is a new grounds-person needed? Because the former grounds-person, Eddie Christiansen, has decided its time to _.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).What are the duties of a grounds-person? His duties involve the mowing, _ of the fiel
36、d edges.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).What should applicants be able to do? They should be able to _ the equipment needed for the duties.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).Who is the contact person? _ or any committee member.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_十一、BPart Translat(总题数：5，分数：20.00)21.Seldom can people find international news on the
37、 front page of this popular local newspaper A人们不会在这份地方报纸前几页上寻找重要的国际新闻。 B人们很难在当地这份深受欢迎的报纸头版看到国际新闻。 C人们从这份当地发行的报纸第一页上几乎找不到国际新闻。 D人们阅读当地放心的报刊时从不查看头版刊登的国际新闻。（分数：4.00）_22.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
38、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。（分数：4.00）_23.All flights have been cancelled because of the snowstorm，so many passengers could do nothing except take the train. A暴风雪使所有航班被取消，许多乘客只能改乘火车。 B所有的航班因暴风雪而取消，许多乘客也无法改乘火车。 C受暴风雪影响，许多乘客坚持改乘火车，因此所有航班被迫取消。 D由于暴风雪的影响，许多乘客不得不放弃乘坐飞机
39、，而改乘火车（分数：4.00）_24.This new type of air-conditioner is so engery-efficient that it can save the company forty thousand dollars a year. A这种新型空调功率很高，公司电费一年高达四万美元 B这种新型空调高效节能，一年能为公司节省四万美元。 C这种新型空调效率很高，公司一年节省了电费四万美元。 D这种新型空调效率很高，公司一年仅需支付电费四万美元。（分数：4.00）_25.The ABC Railway Company has greatly improved it
40、s public hotline service. Simply dial 3929-3499 to get information about all the services of the company. The telephone information system is working to serve you 24 hours all year round. The customer service staff(员工) are also ready to provide you with the information you need. Their service hours
41、are from Monday to Sunday, 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.（分数：4.00）_十二、BPart Writing(总题数：1，分数：15.00)26.说明：假定你是 JKM 公司的 Thomas Black，刚从巴黎(Paris)出差回来，请给在巴黎的 Jane Costa 小姐写一封感谢信。 写信日期：2008 年 12 月 21 日 内容： 1感谢她在巴黎期间的热情接待； 2告诉她巴黎给你留下了美好的印象，你非常喜欢法国的，参观工厂和学校后学到了很多； 3期待再次与她见面。 注意：必须包括对收信人的称谓、写信日期、发信人的签名等基本格式。（分数：15.00）
42、_大学英语三级(B)真题 2008 年 12 月答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：120 分钟)一、BPart Listenin(总题数：1，分数：5.00)BSection A/BBDirections:/BI This section is to test your ability to give proper responses. There are 5 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The questions will be spoken two times. When you h
43、ear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center./I（分数：5.00）A.Thank you.B.With pleasure.C.Oh, yes. D.Here you are.解析：听力原文 E
44、xcuse me，are you Mr. Smith from America? 解析 听音时只要抓住关键词“are you”就不难确定这是一般疑问句。因此选项 C 为正确答案。A.From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. B.Far from here.C.Five people.D.One hundred dollars.解析：听力原文 MrJohnson，when is the library open? 解析 听懂关键词 when，问的是时间。因此 A(从上午九点到下午六点)正确。A.Please sit down.B.Take it easy.C.Im OK.D.Yes, of course. 解析：听力原文 Its rather hot today, would you please open the window? 解析 Would you please.表示请求，此题询问天气炎热是否可以开窗。肯定回答可以说 With pleasure/My pleasure/Sure/Certainly/Of course 等因此选项 D 为正确答案。A.Hes a nice person. B.I work very hard.C.Youre welcome.D.Certainly
