1、2013年 6月大学英语三级( B级)真题试卷及答案与解析 Section A Directions: 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 correc
2、t answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. ( A) Youre right. ( B) Its interesting. ( C) Yes, of course. ( D) Hold on, please. ( A) Im sorry to hear that. ( B) No, nothing special. ( C) My pleasure. ( D) Me, too. ( A) This way, please. ( B) Here you are. ( C) Thanks a lot. ( D) Sure, no proble
3、m. ( A) Not at all. ( B) Not too bad. ( C) I can do it well. ( D) Give me a hand, please. ( A) Yes, please. ( B) Here it is. ( C) Mind your step. ( D) Have a nice day. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. Afte
4、r 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) One. ( B) Two. ( C) Three. ( D) Four. ( A) In cash. ( B) By cheque. ( C) With a gift ca
5、rd. ( D) Through an online account. ( A) Writing a plan. ( B) Making a proposal. ( C) Checking a report. ( D) Giving a lecture. ( A) She is going to study abroad. ( B) She will take a holiday. ( C) Shell take the job. ( D) She has got a pay raise. ( A) It is quite large. ( B) It is noisy. ( C) It is
6、 too far away. ( D) It is comfortable. Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short 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 or
7、der of numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 10 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! Good news for you! A new after-school child care center is going to be built in this area of the city. This center is to provide a
8、【 B1】 _environment for children between 3 and 11 years old. When it is completed we can offer a new after-school【 B2】 _with long opening hours, so we can【 B3】 _of working parents and their children. We are also【 B4】 _help, such as providing facilities, soft toys and so on. We will be【 B5】 _for any h
9、elp, as help is always very limited. 11 【 B1】 12 【 B2】 13 【 B3】 14 【 B4】 15 【 B5】 Section A Directions: 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 Do not _ m
10、e to help you unless you work harder. ( A) expect ( B) hope ( C) depend ( D) think 17 The question _ now is where to build the new factory. ( A) discusses ( B) discussing ( C) be discussed ( D) being discussed 18 John decided to _ the present job in order to travel around the world. ( A) give up ( B
11、) put up ( C) wake up ( D) break up 19 Michaels new house looks like a palace, compared _ his old one. ( A) of ( B) with ( C) for ( D) in 20 Computer technology makes it _ for people to work from home. ( A) harmful ( B) serious ( C) possible ( D) difficult 21 We are delighted at the news _ they have
12、 started the business cooperation youre your company. ( A) that ( B) when ( C) which ( D) what 22 The computer program is designed for the _ of easy online reading. ( A) experience ( B) purpose ( C) invitation ( D) decision 23 The business talk _ next week when the CEO of your company comes. ( A) wa
13、s held ( B) is being held ( C) will be held ( D) has been held 24 It was so noisy that we found it hard to _ the conversation. ( A) carry on ( B) set for ( C) turn on ( D) go about 25 You cannot cancel your order_you change your mind within three days. ( A) as if ( B) while ( C) so that ( D) unless
14、Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 26 Jack(quick)_ established himself as a powerful member of the new company. 27 When she got back from the South, Susan had her car(wash)_ thoroughly.
15、28 We all like your idea of using the money(build)_ a primary school. 29 She wants to apply for a new job as her present job is not(interest)_. 30 The UK economy last year performed(well)_ than expected according to the report. 31 With the(introduce)_ of the Internet, more and more people preferred
16、to do business online. 32 No one(allow)_ to take any reading materials out of the reading room. 33 The machine suddenly stopped(work)_ because of the power cut. 34 We can not make(nature)_ resources, but gather them from the earth. 35 The company(employ)_ more than 50 IT engineers since last year. T
17、ask 1 Directions: 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. 35 The contract of employment is the agreement made between
18、 the employer and the employee. This could be a written agreement or in an oral form. In addition, the contract will also include “custom and practice“ agreements. These are how things are usually done in the workplace, for example, if the employer always gives the employees a days holiday in August
19、. Even though this is not mentioned in the written contract, this will form part of the contract as it is the usual practice. A trade union may have negotiated(谈判达成 )an agreement with an employer about conditions at work. The negotiated agreement will often form part of a contract. Some contracts wi
20、ll be illegal if: the employee gets all or part of their wages in cash; tax and national insurance contributions(国民保险税 )are not paid; and the employee knows they are getting paid in this way to avoid paying national insurance and tax. 36 According to the first paragraph, a contract of employment _.
21、( A) must be a written one ( B) could be in an oral form ( C) should be signed by a trade union ( D) ought to be a workplace agreement 37 “Custom and practice“ agreements are usually _. ( A) included in the contract ( B) known to employees only ( C) always written clearly in the contract ( D) signed
22、 by both the employer and a trade union 38 According to the passage, the trade union and employer may negotiate an agreement on _. ( A) paid holidays ( B) insurance terms ( C) training programs ( D) conditions at work 39 If the employee receives his pay in cash, this practice will be regarded as _.
23、( A) reasonable ( B) practical ( C) illegal ( D) unfair 40 The passage is mainly about _. ( A) the negotiation with an employer ( B) the employment contract ( C) the working conditions ( D) the job responsibilities Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished sta
24、tements are numbered 41 through 45. 40 A share house is money-saving. When you share a house, your bills, rent and possibly food costs will be much lower. If the house is already established, you dont have to worry about buying things like a fridge and TV. Choosing good housemates(合租人 ) Moving in wi
25、th friends can be fun but it can result in conflict(冲突 )and a loss of friendship. Think carefully about the type of person suited to your character. Ask advice from friends who have lived in share houses, or consult a youth worker or a relative. Setting some guidelines Every share house is different
26、, but there are some guidelines(准则 )that can help you avoid conflict: Issue or ask for a receipt(收据 )when you pay or collect the rent. Spread responsibility for bill payment. Where possible, deal with problems through face-to-face communication. Our Living in a share house web-page has some advice a
27、nd ideas to help make sharing with your housemates a great experience. 41 According to the first paragraph, the main advantage of a share house is that _. ( A) it avoids wasting time ( B) it saves your money ( C) it develops friendship ( D) it prevents conflict 42 According to the passage, an ideal
28、housemate is a person who is_. ( A) suitable for your character ( B) good at doing housework ( C) willing to help you ( D) easy to talk with 43 When you collect the rent from your housemate, you are advised to _. ( A) write down the amount ( B) choose a right date ( C) demand cash only ( D) give a r
29、eceipt 44 To solve a problem with your housemate, it is better for you to _. ( A) discuss it with the person on the telephone ( B) seek advice from your friends or relatives ( C) talk with him or her about it face to face ( D) speak to your parents about it first 45 The passage is mainly about how t
30、o _. ( A) choose a good neighbor ( B) look for a new house ( C) live in a share house ( D) share housework Task 3 Directions: 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 mo
31、re than 3 words) on the blanks. 45 To: All office staff Re: Award Party Posted: July 1, 2013 The Awards Party will take place on August 1, 2013. The hotel chosen for the party is close to the office. Everyone who plans to attend the party should send an email to Mr. Black before the end of this week
32、. If you want to bring a guest, the ticket price is $50. Only twenty guest tickets are available. All fifty tickets are reserved for staff at no charge. We hope that all staff will attend. Please choose the staff member who you think is the most valuable worker this year. Make sure you enclose the n
33、ame in an envelope and bring it to Mr. Black in person. The voting(投票 )ends on the last day of this month. One winner from our staff will be chosen. Award Party Date: August 1, 2013 Place: Hotel near the office Guest tickets: Number: 20 Price: 46 Staff tickets: Number: 47 Price: no charge Voting for
34、 the most valuable worker: Brought to 48 in an envelope Deadline: 49 of this month Number of winners: 50 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 Task 4 Directions: 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. Th
35、an you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 50 A Perfect attendance bonus J Minimum wage B Performance bonus K Basic wage C Income tax L Traveling allowance D Overtime pay M Annual income E Back pay N Before-tax salary F Pay raise O Medical insurance G Pay cut
36、P Unemployment insurance H Pay slip Q Employment injury insurance I Weekly wage 51 ( )所得税 ( )工伤保险 52 ( )税前薪酬 ( )医疗保险 53 ( )基本工资 ( )年收入 54 ( )加班工 资 ( )出差津贴 55 ( )失业保险 ( )减薪 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56
37、 through No.60) following them. 55 Dear Mr. Jenkinson, I am interested to see your advertisement in todays City Daily and would like to be considered for this position as Chief Office Secretary in your company. I am now working as Private Secretary to the General Manager at a manufacturing company a
38、nd have a wide range of responsibilities. These include attending and taking minutes(记录 )of meetings and interviews, dealing with callers and business emails and letters when my employer is absent, helping the new employees, as well as performing the daily office duties. The kind of work in your com
39、pany particularly interests me, and I would welcome the opportunity it affords to use my foreign language abilities. A copy of my resume is enclosed with references you require. I hope to hear from you soon and to be given the opportunity to prove myself at an interview. Best Regards. Yours sincerel
40、y, Jean Carson 56 How does the writer learn about the job wanted? From_in City Daily. 57 What job position is the writer applying for? The position as_. 58 Where is the writer working now? At a _. 59 Why is the writer particularly interested in the job? Because she thinks she can use her_ abilities.
41、 60 What is enclosed with the letter? A copy of the writers _ with references required. 61 These programs are important to business success and will also contribute to the community at large. ( A)这些重要项目都是为了兴办企业的,这也会对社区有很大的促进。 ( B)这些规划对于商业成功十分重要,并有助于将其成果奉献给社会。 ( C)这些程序的成功与做生意一样重要,并且有益于扩大社区的规模。 ( D)这些
42、项目对商业的成功至关重要,还会在总体上对社区做出贡献。 62 Once we get these details in order, we should be ready to present our final report to the president. ( A)一旦我们把这些细节问题 整理好,就应该可以把最终报告呈交给董事长了。 ( B)一旦将这些具体细节处理妥当,我们就要准备需呈交给董事长的最后报告。 ( C)一旦我们有条不紊地落实好订货单,就应该去准备呈交董事长的总结报告。 ( D)一旦收到详细的订单,我们就应着手准备董事长要做的最后的决算报告了。 63 Buyers and s
43、ellers will find the latest property prices, photos, and home selling information on our leading website! ( A)我们的主网站欢迎买卖双方都上传你们的最新信息,包括资产价格、图片和房屋出售等。 ( B)为方便买主和卖主间的沟通,我们建立了房屋资产买卖网页,欢迎大家登录我们的网站。 ( C)在我们的主网站上,买家和卖家都可以查到最新的房产价格、照片以及房屋出售等信息。 ( D)我们为买主和卖主建立了营销网页,提供的资产价格和房屋出售等信息都会及时地更新。 64 We have been do
44、ing business with you for many years and hope that you will make the best offer for us. ( A)我们期待能够与你们建立起贸易关系,以合理的价格做生意。 ( B)我们同你们有多年的生意往来,希望能够给予我们最佳报价。 ( C)我们多年来一直与你们有生意往来,都是以最低价进行交易。 ( D)我们之间的友好往来已经持续多年,希望以后能够降价供货。 65 The Beach Hotel is located at the central beach area. It is just 15 kilometers fr
45、om the city centre and 25 kilometers from the international airport. There are 598 guest rooms in the hotel. With floor-to-ceiling windows(落地窗 ), each room enjoys a beautiful seaside view. Inside the rooms, both high speed Internet access(接口 )and televisions are available. The hotel has five swimmin
46、g pools, and a one-kilometer private beach as well. 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 part is to test your ability to do practical wr
47、iting. You are required to fill in the Telephone Message according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the Translation/Composition Sheet. 说明:假设你是 Lucy,接到找 Peter Johnson的电话,请根据下列内容填写电话留言。 来电日期: 2013年 6月23日 来电时间:上午 10: 00 来电人: SPK公司的 Mr James Brown 接电话人:Lucy 留
48、言: James Brown先生曾经寄来他们公司的新产品,想了解我们使用的情况。希望你提出意见和建议。他们公司最近有人来访,希望我们能安排会面。James Brown先生下周不在公司,你可以拨打他的手机 13981090789。2013年 6月大学英语三级( B级)真题 试卷答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. There are 5 recorded questions in it. After each question, t
49、here is a pause. The 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. 1 【听力原文】 May I use the telephone? 1 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题考查对表示请求的问句的回答。问题为 “我可以使用电话吗 ?”C项 Yes, of course(当然可以 )是肯定回答,故正确。 2 【听力原文】 Thank you very much for seeing me off at the airport. 2 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】