1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 183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 correct an
2、swer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） It doesnt matter. （ B） Yes, it is. （ C） No, it isnt. （ D） So am I. （ A） But the food was not very good. （ B） My pleasure. （ C） Never mind. （ D） Its something small. （ A） In the morning. （ B） Very well. （ C） In the library. （ D） By taking a course. （
3、 A） One hundred dollars. （ B） Its next to the station. （ C） Sorry, I have no money. （ D） Sony, I dont know the way. （ A） Thats great. （ B） Thats all right. （ C） Here you are. （ D） It doesnt matter. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5
4、recorded dialogues in it. After 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） Bookshop （ B） University （ C） Furniture Shop （ D） Street
5、（ A） 7:00 （ B） 7:30 （ C） 8:00 （ D） 8:00 （ A） Tom is in hospital. （ B） Tom is going to the school. （ C） Tom is going to the hospital. （ D） Tom is a doctor. （ A） No, he didnt. （ B） Yes, he did. （ C） No, but he would let her know that night. （ D） He refused. （ A） Traveling. （ B） Staying home. （ C） Goin
6、g to the school. （ D） Reading. 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 order of n
7、umbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 I work in a small, high-class restaurant. Ive been there since (11) I was lucky to (12) because theyd had a boy before. They didnt (13) for a girl and it was a big (14) for t
8、hem to (15) me. Its harder for a girl to be accepted because men are better able to cope physically. 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, a
9、nd D. 16 When You _back to Beijing next month, let me know the exact date. （ A） will come （ B） had come （ C） be coming （ D） come 17 I _an old friend on the way home yesterday. （ A） meet （ B） met （ C） have met （ D） had met 18 The weather _fine for many days this month. （ A） is （ B） has been （ C） had
10、been （ D） was 19 Since last century, his family _teachers. （ A） are （ B） are being （ C） have been （ D） were being 20 The old man repented that he _idle when young. （ A） has been （ B） having been （ C） had been （ D） have been 21 If I _you, I would go to the party with her. （ A） am （ B） were （ C） had b
11、een （ D） lie 22 If it had not rained so hard yesterday, we _to Tianjin. （ A） should have gone （ B） should go （ C） go （ D） went 23 If he _to the gate last night, I would have given him the letter. （ A） would come （ B） comes （ C） had come （ D） come 24 Much of what he says _not true. （ A） does （ B） do
12、（ C） is （ D） are 25 Bread and butter _what he needs for breakfast. （ A） is （ B） are （ C） being （ D） was 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 He has been looking forward to (play) _with
13、the best football player in the world. 27 He avoided (look) _into my eyes when he told lies. 28 The scene in my hometown is really (attract) _. 29 My sister got (marry) _ when I was sixteen. 30 The scientists (explain) _is clear enough. 31 Some of my colleagues spent a lot of time in (learn) _Japane
14、se. 32 With the (develop) _of economy, more people lead a better life. 33 I asked him not (say) _anything about the plan we made last week. 34 It is his parents wish that he (enter) _Peking University. 35 Every day, Tom is the (early) _pupil to get to school. Task 1 Directions: After reading the fol
15、lowing 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. 36 Womens fashions tend to change more rapidly than mens. In the early 1900s all women wore their
16、skirts down to the ankle. Today, skirt length varies from floor-length to ten inches above the knee. Womens shoes have also gone through all sorts of changes in the last ninety years. For instance, boots for women were very common at the beginning of this century. Then, for a few years, they were no
17、t considered fashionable. Today they are back in style again in all colon, lengths, and materials. In fact, todays women can wear all types of clothes - even T-shirts and shorts on almost any occasion. While all of these changes were taking place in womens fashions, mens clothing remained pretty muc
18、h the same until a couple of years ago. And, in fact, most men still wear the traditional suit, jacket, shirt, tie, though bright colors, patterns, and a variety in cut are now more common. 36 Nowadays women wear_. （ A） short skirts （ B） both long skirts and short skirts （ C） not only skirts but als
19、o long boots （ D） longer skirts than those women used to wear at the beginning of this century 37 Today, women think that boots are_. （ A） cheap （ B） in the fashion （ C） uncomfortable （ D） too heavy 38 When women go out today, they wear_. （ A） overcoats （ B） short skirts （ C） formal dress （ D） anyth
20、ing like to 39 Mens clothes are more colorful than_. （ A） womens （ B） ties and shoes （ C） they used to be （ D） traditional jackets 40 Which of the following statements is TRUE? （ A） Men never wear jackets and ties at all. （ B） Mens fashion changed as rapidly as womens. （ C） Mens clothing hasnt chang
21、ed so much for several years. （ D） Great changes have taken place in mens clothing recently. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 People faint (晕 ) when the normal blood supply to the brain is suddenly cut down. T
22、his can happen if they are surprised or shocked by sudden news or by something they see. Some people faint if they see others hurt. Some people faint in crowds. Others faint if they are in a room that is hot and with all the windows closed. If a person faints while standing, lay him down. If his fac
23、e is pale, lift his feet. If he is sitting down when he faints, place his head between his knees. Loosen any tight clothing that might keep him from breathing easily. If possible, place cold, wet cloth on his forehead. 41 The passage says that people may faint if they are_. （ A） worded （ B） frighten
24、ed （ C） happy （ D） worded and frightened 42 If you feel faint when you are standing, it is best to_. （ A） run about （ B） stand up （ C） lie flat （ D） move slowly 43 If you feel faint when sitting, put your head_. （ A） to one side （ B） on your chest （ C） against the chair back （ D） between your knees
25、44 Raise a fainting persons feet if his face_. （ A） looks pale （ B） feels hot （ C） shows shock （ D） both B and C 45 We try to help a person who has fainted by_. （ A） rubbing his head （ B） returning blood to his brain （ C） tightening his muscles （ D） holding him in an upright (垂直 ) position Task 3 Di
26、rections: 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 more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 July 21, 2006 Dear Sir or Mad .am, Today we have received your bill for 150 engra
27、ved crystal vases which you sent us the other day. We had ordered these vases on condition that they should reach us by the end of June. But they arrived here 15 days late. The customers refused to accept the goods because they arrived too late. Since the vases bear their names, we cannot sell them
28、to other customers. So we asked the customers again and again to take the vases, and finally they agreed to accept them, but at a price cut of 30 percent. You may understand how we have lost the customers confidence. In this situation, we have to ask you to compensate for the loss we have suffered.
29、We are looking forward to hearing from you as soon as possible. Yours sincerely, George Pastry The purpose of this letter is to ask the supplier to (46) the loss they have suffered. The vases arrived (47) late. The vases could not be sold to the (48) because they have (49) of those who ordered the v
30、ases. Therefore, the customers agreed to accept the goods at a price cut of (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. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the b
31、rackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A. Law enforcement J. Legal loophole B. Integrity of law K. Legal terminology C. Misapplication of law L. Equitable execution D. Legal interpretation M. Law-making organ E. Law-governing N. Testimony of a witness F. Legal system O. Voluntary surrender to court G. Ju
32、stice has long arms P. Commit suicide to escape punishment H. Evasion of legal sanction Q. Legal imprisonment I. Abidance by law R. Legal reasoning 51 公平执行 ( ) 人证 52 法律解释 ( ) 畏罪自杀 53 法律术语 ( ) 逃避法律制裁 54 法治 ( ) 合法监禁 55 立法机关 ( ) 法律推理 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the pass
33、age you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 56 REQUESTING PERMISSION TO ESTABLISH A NEW POSITION To: Elisabeth Taylor From: Ma Liping Subject: Establishing an Employee Services Department Date: February 17, 2003 Dear Elisabeth, When I talked with you la
34、st week, you agreed with my suggestion to create a new Employee Services Department in the Personnel Division, and you asked me for my recommendation (推荐 ) of an individual in the company who might fill this position. After careful study and observation, I have come to the conclusion that Peng Tieli
35、n, now supervisor of recruitment and placement, could handle this position very capably. Peng Tielin has been a member of the Personnel staff for five years and has served in various capacities. In each position he showed imagination, enthusiasm and energy. He is well liked by his co-workers, and I
36、am confident he would have everyones support in this new assignment. Amy Li, now assistant supervisor of recruitment and placement, would fill Peng Tielins present position. Attached is a revised job description for Peng Tielin, which incorporates (包括 ) the suggestion you made when we met. 56 What n
37、ew department was created in the Personnel Division? _ . 57 Who was recommended to fill this position? _ . 58 What kind of person was Peng Tielin? He is a man of imagination, _ and energy. 59 Who would replace Peng Tielins present position? _ . 60 What is attached to this letter? _ for Peng Tielin.
38、61 Many traffic accidents have happened here, but nobody can account for them. （ A）这里发生过许多交通事故，但是没有人亲眼目睹这些事故。 （ B）这里发生过许多交通事故，但是没有人能说明这些事故的原因。 （ C）这里发生过许多交通事故，但是没有人能对这些事故讲得清楚。 （ D）这里不曾发生过交通事故，但是没有人能追究这些事故。 62 They didnt sec any land until they reached the islands off the coast Of Asia. （ A）直到他们抵达亚洲沿
39、岸的岛屿才见到了陆地。 （ B）直到他们离开亚洲沿岸的岛屿才又见到 了陆地。 （ C）直到他们抵达亚洲沿岸的岛屿后才见不到陆地。 （ D）直到他们看不见亚洲沿岸的岛屿后又见不到陆地。 63 It is easy to show that intelligence is to some extent something we are born with. （ A）很明显智力有些时候是与生俱来的东西。 （ B）很容易证明智力不可能是与生俱来的东西。 （ C）很明显智力是与我们出生相随的东西。 （ D）很明显智力在某种程度上是与生俱来的东西。 64 Not only does it make exp
40、ensive road systems unnecessary, but it enables vehicles to travel equally well over land and water. （ A）它不仅使昂贵的道路系统成为多余，而且使车辆能在陆地或水面上行驶同样好。 （ B）它虽然使昂贵的道路系统成为多余，但是能使车辆在陆地或水面上行驶同样好。 （ C）它不能使昂贵的道路系统成为多余，而且使车辆能在陆地比水面上行驶好。 （ D）它不能使昂贵的道路系统成为必要，却使车 辆能在陆地或水面上行驶同样好。 65 As you all know, Lotto Foods has been
41、in business for about 15 years now. Weve been exporting to Europe for more than ten years and now were looking for an opportunity to expand into new markets. As Lotto Foods handles all kinds of frozen meat products and as the Arabics make many of their dishes from chicken, which is an important part
42、 of their diet, we see the Arab world as an important market. 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 收信人：上海快达贸易公司 (Shanghai Qantas Trade Corpor
43、ation)总经理 寄信人：远东贸易公司 (Far East Trade Corporation)经理 日 期： 2008年 9月 10日 内 容：从晨报上获悉贵公司的名称和地址，我公司想和 贵公司进行业务合作。我公司是一家跨国公司，资金雄厚，主要经营纺织品进出口业务。为了让贵公司了解我公司的业务情况，寄上一份我公司主要进出口产品的清单，在平等互利的原则下，相信贵公司会对我们的产品和服务感到满意。我们期待你们的回复。 Words for reference：纺织品 textiles，资金雄厚 be well financed，寄上 清单enclose a copy of，出口 export，进
44、口 import，平等互利原则 principle of equality and mutual benefits，建立业务联系 build up/establish business relationship 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 183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 pau
45、se. 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】 I am quite interested in playing table-tennis. What about you? 1 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 询问兴趣爱好题。题目 “I am quite interested in playing table-tennis.
46、What about you”翻译为 “我对打网球非常感兴趣。你呢 ”，意在询问对方 “你对打网球感兴趣吗 ”。 A选项 “It doesnt matter”翻译为 “没关系 ”， B选项 “Yes, it is”翻译为 “是的 ”， C选项 “No, it isnt”翻译为 “不，不是 ”。因此只有 D选项 “So do I”(我也是 )符合题意。 2 【听力原文】 Thank you for your invitation, Mrs. White. 2 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 礼貌用语题。题目 “Thank you for your invitation, Mrs. White”是
47、在表达谢意： “谢谢您的邀请，怀特夫人。 ”回答别人的感谢的话时，应该用 B 选项“my pleasure”(乐意效劳 )回答， C选项 “Never mind”翻译为 “没关系 ”，一般用于回答 “对不起 ”。 A选项 “But the food was not very good”翻译为 “但是这些食物不太好 ”， D选项 “Its something small”翻译为 “有点小 ”。 3 【听力原文】 How did you learn Korean? 3 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 询问方式题。题目 “How did you learn Korean”翻译为 “你是怎样学习韩语的
48、 ”，是在问对方学习韩语的方式。 A选项 “In the morning”翻译为 “在早晨 ”， B选项 “Very well”翻译为 “很好 ”， C选项 “In the library”翻译为 “在图书馆 ”， D选项 “By taking a course”翻译为 “通过上课 ”，因此 D选项符合题意。 4 【听力原文】 How much is the air-ticket to New York, please? 4 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 询问价格题。题目 “How much is the air-ticket to New York， please”翻译为 “请问到纽约的飞机票多少钱 ”。 B 选项 “Its next to the station”翻译为 “在车站隔壁 ”， C选项 “Sorry， I have no money”翻译为 “对不起，我没有钱 ”，D选项 “Sorry， I dont know the way”翻译为 “对不起，我不认识路 ”，均不用来回答价格，因此只有 A选项 “One hundred dollars (一百美元 )”符合题意。 5 【听力原文】 Pass me
