1、2017年 12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 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） It s ove
2、r there. （ B） Sorry to hear it. （ C） That s all right. （ D） Its wonderful. （ A） Here you are. （ B） It doesnt matter. （ C） Yes, of course. （ D） Thank you. （ A） You re right. （ B） It s great. （ C） Here is my card. （ D） How are you? （ A） It s far away. （ B） Take care. （ C） On Monday. （ D） Sure. （ A） Ye
3、s, please. （ B） Mind your steps. （ C） Ok. （ D） Tomorrow morning. （ A） No, thanks. （ B） Its fine. （ C） Sorry, wrong number. （ D） Not at all. （ A） Certainly. （ B） Hurry up. （ C） Don t mention it. （ D） See you later. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability tO understand short dialogu
4、es There are 7 recorded dialogues in it After each dialogue， there is a recorded question Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken two times When you hear a questi （ A） His health. （ B） His exam. （ C） His presentation. （ D） His interview. （ A） A local paper. （ B） A price list. （ C） A movie ti
5、cket. （ D） A name card. （ A） Call John. （ B） Visit the man. （ C） Ask for help. （ D） Write a report. （ A） It is being painted. （ B） It has been booked. （ C） It is too expensive. （ D） It is too small. （ A） Satisfied. （ B） Confident. （ C） Excited. （ D） Nervous. （ A） He has got a job offer. （ B） He fail
6、ed his final exam. （ C） He will move to a new city. （ D） He wants to rent an apartment. （ A） The man will travel on business. （ B） The man has taken a computer test. （ C） The woman has passed a road test. （ D） The woman will take a language course. Section C Directions: This section is to test your
7、ability to understand short conversations There are 2 recorded conversations in it After each conversation there are some recorded questions Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times W （ A） To make an appointment. （ B） To ask about the mans order. （ C） To confirm the delivery. （
8、D） To complain about the service. （ A） They are user-friendly. （ B） They are newly developed. （ C） They are popular abroad. （ D） They are of high quality. （ A） It wouldnt start. （ B） It ran out of gas. （ C） It was broken. （ D） It was missing. （ A） It has to be charged. （ B） It is still new. （ C） It
9、is of good quality. （ D） It was bought a year ago. （ A） To recharge it. （ B） To repair it. （ C） To return it. （ D） To sell it. Section D Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage The passage is printed in the test paper， but with some words or phrases missing The passage wil
10、l be read three times.During the second reading， you are required to put the missing 19 I am Mike Wang, a real estate agent. I【 B1】 _ to sell this home in just 15 days. I would love to help you buy or sell. Properties in this area are【 B2】 _. If you have considered selling your home, I would love to
11、 speak with you and help you in any way【 B3】 _ If you are currently renting a home and would like to buy one, give me a call. Home ownership has many【 B4】 _over renting and is not as difficult as many people think. Call me today and let me help you make【 B5】 _. 20 【 B1】 21 【 B2】 22 【 B3】 23 【 B4】 24
12、 【 B5】 Section A Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A)，B)， C) and D) 25 We regard customer complaints as an opportunity to _our service. （ A） bring （ B） receive （ C） improve （ D）
13、 obtain 26 We took advantage of its sports facilities _staying at the hotel. （ A） although （ B） while （ C） until （ D） unless 27 It has been decided that Mr. Li will _the company when the CEO retires. （ A） put off （ B） call for （ C） bring about （ D） take over 28 The study shows that some students hav
14、e difficulty _long English texts. （ A） reading （ B） read （ C） to read （ D） to be read 29 If you _your mind, please call me at this number before Saturday. （ A） changed （ B） would change （ C） had changed （ D） change 30 Having obtained the college diploma, he _a position in that company. （ A） carried
15、on （ B） took in （ C） applied for （ D） put on 31 It is the management _has to make sure its staff are not overworked. （ A） what （ B） that （ C） which （ D） whose 32 Most people in this region think that they should _heavy industry. （ A） develop （ B） supply （ C） take （ D） make 33 _you are a first time b
16、uyer or not, we will offer you a good price today. （ A） Whatever （ B） Whenever （ C） Whether （ D） However 34 Our purchase decisions are generally made _the basis of price, delivery dates, and after-sales service. （ A） with （ B） over （ C） in （ D） on Section B Directions: There are also 5 incomplete st
17、atements here You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets 35 We promise (give) _you a reply within five work days. 36 The bank loan has (great) _strengthened our financial position in the industry. 37 Photography has changed our way of _ (view) the world. 38
18、That new model of the machine is not likely to go into (produce) _before late 2018. 39 Anyone applying for a visa to China (require) _to have finger prints taken. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 40 through 44. For e
19、ach question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. 39 Starting a business is exciting. and frightening. To add the excitement and ease the fear, you should get prepared from the beginning. Set both your short-term and long-term goals. After you have created your goals, make sure yo
20、u have a plan for your business that will guide you along the way. There are a number of legal considerations when you start a business. For example, you need to decide on the structure of your business, register(注册 ) a business name, obtain necessary licenses and permits, and plan for business taxe
21、s. Money is a major concern when you start a business, especially if you have to give up a well-paid job and if your business has considerable start-up expenses (费用 ). You can start your business while continuing to work full time, or you can work a part-time job until your business becomes establis
22、hed. You can also wait to start your business until you have saved enough money, and even apply for a bank loan when necessary. 40 According to the passage, one way to ease your fear while starting a business is to_. （ A） look for partners （ B） be prepared （ C） be creative （ D） work hard 41 Before m
23、aking your business plan, you are advised to_. （ A） establish business relationships （ B） consult experts in the industry （ C） set your own business goals （ D） look for suitable employees 42 The third paragraph is mainly about_. （ A） legal considerations （ B） the business structure （ C） ways of borr
24、owing money （ D） the importance of a business name 43 According to the passage, the major concern for starting a business is_. （ A） management （ B） technology （ C） personnel （ D） money 44 One way to overcome your difficulty in meeting business start-up expenses is to_. （ A） look for a well-paid job
25、（ B） cut off operating costs （ C） apply for a bank loan （ D） attract investors Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1 The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 45 through 47 44 We would like to invite you or a representative of your company to join us for a coffee and cake mo
26、rning on Wednesday 8th April on 1th floor at 11 am for a chance to network and meet UBC clients within the centre. There will be a guest speaker from HR Solutions, Employers Advisory Service and also a demonstration from a customised binding system *Unibind with a chance of a free trial. There is no
27、 time limit you may take as long or little as you wish. Please contact Debby or Elaine on 01564 330600 or email debby. hares ubcuk. com to confirm your attendance. We hope you are able to join us and look forward to seeing you. United Business Centers Wonderful Ltd. Forward House, 17 High Street, He
28、nley in Arden B95 5AA. Notes: 1. representative 代表 2. customized binding system 定制的绑定系统 3. attendance 出席 45 The“ coffee and cake“ morning is to be held on _. （ A） Monday （ B） Wednesday （ C） Thursday （ D） Friday 46 Who will be invited to give a speech at the event? （ A） A representative of UBC client
29、s. （ B） The president of Employers Advisory Service. （ C） A guest speaker from Employers Advisory Service. （ D） The chief engineer from United Business Centres Ltd. 47 You need to contact Debby or Elaine by phone or email to _. （ A） confirm your attendance （ B） book the pick-up service （ C） ask for
30、a registration form （ D） get a free trial of the system Task 3 Directions: 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. 47 Your life is in
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34、ge【 R1】 _; 2) coverage: up to【 R2】 _ ; 3) offered to: 【 R3】 _of ASCE for Group TermLife Insuranceplans. Advantage: portable as long as the policy is【 R4】 _ Application: visit asceinsurance. com/group-term Contact: local【 R5】 _ 48 【 R1】 49 【 R2】 50 【 R3】 51 【 R4】 52 【 R5】 Task 4 Directions: The follo
35、wing is a passage. 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. 53-57. 52 A Country of Citizenship B Passport Number C Country of Origin D Destination Countr
36、y E City Where You Boarded F City Where Visa Was Issued G Date of Issue H Date of Birth I Accompanying Number J Official Use Only K Business Visa L Tourist Visa M Arrival Lobby N Departure Lobby 0 Boarding Gate P Boarding Card Q Visa Type Examples: (J)官方填写 (I)同行人数 53 ( )护照号码 ( )登机口 54 ( )目的地国家 ( )签证
37、签发地 55 ( )登机牌 ( )签证种类 56 ( )登机城市 ( )出生日期 57 ( )抵达大厅 ( )旅行签证 Task 5 Directions: 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. 57 Grounds Maintenance Workers What Grounds Maintenance (维护 ) Workers Do Grounds
38、 maintenance workers ensure that the grounds of houses, businesses, and parks are attractive, orderly, and healthy in order to provide a pleasant outdoor environment. Work Environment Many grounds maintenance jobs are seasonal, available mainly in the spring, summer, and fall. Most of the work is do
39、ne outdoors in all weather conditions. How to Become a Grounds Maintenance Worker Most grounds maintenance workers need no formal education and are trained on the job. Training A short period of on-the-job training is usually enough to teach new hires the skills they need, which often include how to
40、 plant and maintain areas and how to use some tools and other equipment. Pay The hourly wage for grounds maintenance workers was $ 12. 90 in May 2016. 58 What job is offered in the advertisement? _ 59 What is the responsibility of the job? To provide a pleasant _. 60 What is the working environment
41、of the job? The work is mostly done outdoors in _. 61 What kind of training will be provided? A short period of _training. 62 What was the hourly wage for grounds maintenance workers in May 2016? $ _ 63 I am writing to complain about the unfair treatment that I received in your restaurant last Frida
42、y （ A）就你们餐馆低劣的服务质量，我上周五已致信消协反映。 （ B）我在贵餐馆受到了不礼貌的待遇，我上周五已写信投诉。 （ C）我写此信是投诉上星期五在贵餐馆受到的不公正的待遇。 64 To show our goodwill， we would like to offer you a 5 discount on your next order with us （ A）为表现我们的善意，我们对贵方这次订货可以给予 5的优惠。 （ B）为体现我们的诚意，贵方下次订货时，我们愿给你 5的折扣。 （ C）为促进商品销售，我们决定即日起对本公司所有产品让利 5。 65 I am sorry I w
43、ont be able to attend the business meeting scheduled for next Friday （ A）我无法出席拟于下星期五举行的业务会议，深表歉意。 （ B）不巧的很，我没有时间，下周五我已经安排了生意谈判。 （ C）不好意思，我实在来不及参加下周五进行的业务会谈。 66 Having trust in each other is very important because doing business requires good interpersonal relationships （ A）有了信誉才有助于搞好对别人的关系，也有助于企业的发展
44、。 （ B）彼此之间的信任非常重要，因为做生意需要良好的人际关系。 （ C）建立良好的人际关系至关重要，因为做生意必须要相互信任。 67 Some people may find it difficult to visit this park due to old age Now， our project provides free services for these people We have trained volunteers to work as drivers They are familiar with the parks history And this wonderful
45、project is supported by donations(捐赠 )from the community We ask you to give your support to this project 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. 68 Directions： This part is to test your ability to do practical writing You are required to
46、complete the Field Trip Report according to the following information given in Chinese Remember to do your writing on the Translation/Composition Sheet 说明：请根 据所给信息，完成下列现场考察报告。 写报告人：李俊杰 接受报告人：王晓林 送交报告日期： 2017年 12月 24日 考察地点： JUK工厂 考察时间：自 2017年 12月 4日至 2017年 12月 8日 参加考察人员：李俊杰及其团队成员 内容要点： 为了了解水污染问题，我们去
47、JUK工厂参观一周。我们了解了污染的主要来源。工程师们向我们介绍了几种废水处理的方法。这次参观对我们的研究工作很有帮助。 Field Trip Report Report to: Mr. /Ms. (1) Report from: Mr. /Ms. (2) Date: (3) Trip destination: (4) Trip period: from December 4,2017 to (5) Participants: Li Junjie & His team members Summary _ Words for reference : 废水处理 waste water treatm
48、ent 2017年 12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 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 1 【听力原文】 M: Excuse me, where is the information center? 1 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 问题为 “请问咨询中心怎么走 ?”A项 Its over there(它就在那边 )为指示方向的答语，符合题意。 2 【听力原文】 W: Can you show me how to use this machine? 2 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 问题为 “能告诉我怎么操作这台机器吗 ?”C项 Yes， of course(好的，当然可以 )为对于请求的肯定回答，符合题意。 3 【听力原文】 M: How was your
