1、大学英语三级（B 级）-试卷 579 及答案解析(总分：140.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Listening Comprehens(总题数：10，分数：48.00)1.Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Directions： This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections._2.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to
2、questions. There are 7 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 decid_A.I usually practice my oral English.B.I like my English teacher.C.It has been a long time.D.I dont like dancing.A.No, I cant hel
3、p you.B.Yes, here you are.C.Sorry, Im a stranger here.D.Id like to go there.A.I dont like taking a taxi.B.Its difficult to park here.C.I came by bus.D.I agree with you.A.He always goes to work on time.B.He has got a bad cold.C.Thats Mr. Green.D.He is driving a car.A.Yes, its my dress.B.She is a scie
4、ntist.C.Certainly, here you are.D.You are welcome.A.One and a half hours.B.At one oclock.C.One mile.D.One hundred dollars.A.He likes Beijing very much.B.It will cost him 300 dollars.C.Its better to go by train.D.About 12 hours.3.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability tO understand
5、 short dialoguesThere are 7 recorded dialogues in itAfter each dialogue，there is a recorded questionBoth the dialogues and questions will be spoken two timesWhen you hear a questi_A.She ran the red light.B.She drove too quickly.C.She was a careless driver.D.She didnt wear seat belt.A.He agrees with
6、it.B.He disagrees with it.C.He doesnt care about it.D.He will think of it carefully.A.She likes them.B.She hates them.C.She wants to see them.D.She finds them interesting.A.She completely has no idea.B.She will go camping.C.She will do some social work.D.She will need some volunteers.A.He doesnt wan
7、t it.B.He likes Linda.C.He is too old.D.He is a man.A.He missed it.B.It took off at 9:30.C.It was delayed.D.He wouldnt take it.A.Next Saturday.B.This Saturday.C.Next Month.D.Next Monday.4.Section CDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversationsThere are 2 recorded
8、conversations in itAfter each conversationthere are some recorded questionsBoth the conversations and questions will be spoken two timesW_A.He messed things up.B.He had a quarrel with others.C.He was late for work.D.He made great mistakes.A.He is interesting.B.He is kind.C.He is strict.D.He is bad-t
9、empered.A.To change a job.B.To buy a car.C.To buy a motorcycle.D.To change a department.A.Colleagues.B.Schoolmates.C.Teacher and student.D.Doctor and patient.A.In a hospital.B.In a school.C.In an agency.D.In a hotel.5.Section DDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passageThe pas
10、sage is printed in the test paper，but with some words or phrases missingThe passage will be read three times.During the second reading，you are required to put the missing_There are several ways in which American dining customs are different from those in other parts of the world. A guest invited to
11、dinner is 1to arrive on time. The use of the fork and knife is often different. The fork is used mostly in the left hand. It 2the food without the help from the knife, which is generally used only to cut meat or potatoes, and is placed to the right of the plate when 3And while in many places the nap
12、kin is put around the neck, here it is put 4Finally, when Americans eat certain foods, they use their fingers. For example, at 5they eat chicken, pizza and so on with their hands only.（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_二、Vocabulary & Structu(总题数：18，分数：30.00)7.Part II Vocabulary & Structure
13、 (10 minutes)Directions：This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentencesIt consists of 2 sections._8.Section ADirections: There are 10 incomplete statements hereYou are required to complete each statement by choosing the
14、 appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A)，B)，C) and D)_9.John_ $ 60 for this bike, but I thought it was a little expensive.（分数：2.00）A.tookB.offeredC.spentD.cost10.You must explain to us how they succeeded_doing the experiment.（分数：2.00）A.forB.atC.inD.to11.Their happy voices showed that they we
15、re having a_talk.（分数：2.00）A.noisyB.seriousC.longD.friendly12.Mr. Hall understands that_math is easy for him, it is not easy for the students.（分数：2.00）A.thoughB.becauseC.ifD.when13.The silence of the library_only by the sound of pages being turned over.（分数：2.00）A.has brokenB.was brokenC.brokeD.breaks
16、14.Perhaps we need to clear up these books to make_for our new students.（分数：2.00）A.placeB.areaC.blankD.room15.Was it because it snowed last night_you didnt come?（分数：2.00）A.whenB.thatC.soD.what16.I demand that one of them_there at once.（分数：2.00）A.could goB.goesC.must goD.go17.Our plane_off from New Y
17、ork at 6:00 yesterday evening.（分数：2.00）A.tookB.putC.flewD.left18.If youre going to the airport by car, could you give me a_?（分数：2.00）A.liftB.seatC.driveD.race19.Section BDirections: There are also 5 incomplete statements hereYou should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the
18、 brackets_20.The librarian wants all the books(borrow) 1to be returned before the end of this month.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_21.This company brings about 30 million yuan in economic benefits(annual) 1.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_22.In the mountain areas, people are still struggling against lots of(difficult) 1.（分数：2.00）
19、填空项 1:_23.I meant(buy) 1an evening paper for my dad but I didnt see anyone selling them.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_24.Today many people are paying more attention to(reduce) 1stress in their lives.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_三、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：11，分数：46.00)25.Part III Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: Th
20、is part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed._26.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 40 through 44.
21、 For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D._A British study found that B vitamins could reduce brain shrinkage in older people with mild memory loss. It showed that B vitamins caused an average one-third reduction in brain shrinkage among adults who had trouble in reme
22、mbering. Retired Oxford University pharmacology(药理学)professor David Smith was a leader of the study. He praised the use of the vitamins as simple and safe. He also said researchers do not yet know if B vitamins could prevent or slow Alzheimers disease(老年痴呆症). Vitamins are important for good health.
23、These complex organic substances help to carry out chemical changes within cells. If we do not get enough of the vitamins we need in our food, we are at risk of developing a number of diseases. Some shrinkage of the brain is thought to happen normally as people grow older. Yet studies have shown a l
24、ink between a larger shrinkage and Alzheimers disease. The Oxford researchers say about one in six people over age seventy has problems with mental operations. They say half of these people develop serious loss of mental ability, as in Alzheimers disease. Over time, the disease robs people of their
25、memories. Finally, it takes away their ability to care for themselves.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the British study, B vitamins can help people who have trouble in_.（分数：2.00）A.studyingB.rememberingC.speakingD.moving(2).Professor David Smith said that the effect of B vitamins on Alzheimers disease is_
26、.（分数：2.00）A.positiveB.negativeC.decisiveD.uncertain(3).According to the third paragraph, vitamins can help our cells to deal with_.（分数：2.00）A.organic substancesB.chemical changesC.mental illnessesD.food risks(4).It is possible that as we grow older, our brains will_.（分数：2.00）A.make no changeB.shrink
27、 to some extentC.develop greatlyD.disappear suddenly(5).According to the passage, how many people over seventy suffer serious loss of mental ability?（分数：2.00）A.One in five people.B.One in seventy people.C.One in six people.D.One in twelve people.27.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1Th
28、e 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 45 through 47_（分数：6.00）(1).What is Learn It Systems?（分数：2.00）A.It is a company founded and operated by education professionals.B.It is a lecture given by education professionals.C.It is a study team guided by education professionals.D.It is a TV Sh
29、ow hosted by education professionals.(2).Learn It team members will receive_.（分数：2.00）A.unpaid trainingB.challenged curriculumC.instructional stipendD.a reliable management team(3).If you want to get more information, you can_.（分数：2.00）A.visit B.dial(800)672-0420C.submit your resume to D.contact Nic
30、ole Phillips by Facebook28.Task 3Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table below (No. 48 through 52). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks._Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon. We hope tha
31、t your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws. The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy wine in this country if you are under 18 years of age. Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please dont make unnecessary nois
32、e, particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet. Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful. The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. My next point is about rubbish. It isnt lawful to drop rubbish in the street. When you have something to thro
33、w away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a dustbin.Finally, as regards smoking, it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under 16 years of age. Id like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact the local
34、 police, who will be pleased to help you. Now, are there any questions? A Few Pieces of Advice The laws to follow: laws on 1, noise, traffic, rubbish and smoking Allowing and forbidding: not allowed to buy wine but can buy cigarettes or tobacco if he is between 2years old Keep quiet: do not make a n
35、oise especially 3Traffic: moves on the 4of the road Rubbish-throwing: put the rubbish in your 5and take it home or throw it into a rubbish box（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_30.Task 4Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent
36、to those given in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 53-57._A-Snow Showers Early J -LighteningB-AM Clouds K-Air PressureC-Heavy Rain L-RainfallD-Mostly Clear M-Freezing PointE-Light Snow Shower N-Low PressureF-Partly Cloudy O-Vio
37、lent StormG-Wind Speed P-SandstormH-Highest Temperature Q-PM Rain/WindI -Snow and FogExamples：(A)早间阵雪(B)上午多云（分数：10.00）(1).( )雾夹雪( )局部多云（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).( )大雨( )下午小雨时有风（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).( )大部晴朗( )暴风雨（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).( )气压( )闪电（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).( )风速( )冰点（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_31.Task 5Directions:
38、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._Dear Sir/Madam, In response to your advertisement in yesterdays Time Educational Supplement, I would like to apply for the job of teaching English. I enclose a
39、 copy of my resume, a letter of recommendation from my current employer and copies of relevant certificates. As you will see from my resume, I have been teaching English to groups of adults of mixed nationalities in the past two years. I have taught students at all levels and I am experienced in pre
40、paring students for external exams. Though I have no experience of teaching children, I am sure that I would be able to adapt my understanding of teaching adults appropriately for children and quickly develop the relevant skills. I have always been able to learn new skills quite easily and I enjoy t
41、he challenge that each new experience represents. I feel certain that I could use my skills in ways that could benefit your organization. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require my further information. Yours faithfully, Peter Garner（分数：10.00）(1).What position does the author would like t
42、o apply for? The author would like to apply for the job of 1.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).What else does the author send to the employer besides his resume and recommendation letter? He sends copies of 1too.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).What kind of students has the author once taught? He has taught the students 1.（分数
43、：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).What experience does the author not have? The author does not have the experience of 1.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).According to the passage, what does the author enjoy from the new experience? He enjoys 1that the new experience represents.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_四、Translation-English (总题数：6，分数：12.00)32.Part IV Translation-English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions: This part numbered 63 through 67 is to test your ability to translate English into ChineseEach of the four se
