1、大学英语三级(B 级)模拟试卷 422(无答案)Section ADirections: 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 answe
2、r from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.(A)At 5:30.(B) In the cinema.(C) At home.(D)Yes, I do.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. The dialogues and question
3、s 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)Everyday.(B) Weekends.(C) Weekdays.(D)Seldom.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The passage has some words or phrases mis
4、sing. 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 numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.3 Since World War Two, espec
5、ially in the last few decades of the 20th century, large groups of foreigners have come and settled in the United States. The (11) is that many Americans speak a foreign language at home. Today, one in seven Americans speaks a language (12) English. Spanish is the leading foreign language spoken by
6、17 million Americans. All together, 31.8 million Americans speak 329 foreign languages in the (13) That means there is an increase of 34 percent in foreign language usage since 1980. Asian languages are used by 14 percent of foreign language speakers. That (14) the new wave of immigrants from Asian
7、countries (15) India, Japan, Korea and the Philippines. How ever, fewer European languages are heard in American families than before.Section ADirections: 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
8、the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D.8 Mr. Drake is too short _ some of the cupboard that are over the kitchen.(A)reaching(B) to reach(C) reached(D)to be reached9 We wanted to get home before dark, but it didnt _ as we planned.(A)turn out(B) make out(C) go on(D)come up10 We warned him _ that.(A)not
9、to do(B) doing not(C) to do not(D)not doing11 We carved their names on the stone so that younger generations could know what their forefathers _ for the nation.(A)did(B) were doing(C) had done(D)have been doing12 Id rather _ here in such a noisy place.(A)not to stay(B) not stay(C) dont stay(D)dont t
10、o stay13 I prefer to live in the countryside rather than_in a city(A)to live(B) live(C) living(D)lived14 Mr. Black _ in summer in the lake near his house. But now it is heavily polluted.(A)used to swim(B) used to swimming(C) were used to swim(D)was used to swimming15 I am resigning as chairman and a
11、t the same time I will _ the company to my son.(A)hand over(B) hand in(C) hand on(D)hand down16 Building the new house _ the family as many as twenty thousand dollars.(A)takes(B) spends(C) pays(D)costs17 Only by doing so _ the right way of delivering a successful speech.(A)you can find(B) you will f
12、ind(C) would you find(D)can you findSection BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets.18 I think French grammar is much (difficult)_to learn than English grammar.19 The publishing house has brought out a
13、n (entire) _ new edition of the dictionary.20 Its impolite to interrupt when someone (make) _ a speech.21 It is not hard for one (do) _ a bit of good.22 Of the two colors, Id prefer blue _ (well) .23 It is high time that we (begin) _ to work.24 Had you come 20 minutes earlier, you (see) _ Mr. Li.25
14、I feel its a great pleasure _ (invite) to attend your wedding ceremony.26 The friendship conveyed in the gift seems to be the most (value)_thing.27 Hardly had we gathered in the square when it (begin) _ to rain. Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfi
15、nished 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.28 Most of us might think a life without pain would be sweet.Not so for three-year-old Gabby Gingras, who has a rare disorder which means she can no
16、t tell when she is hurting herself.As a baby, she did not cry when given a blood test.While her teeth were growing, she bit her fingers until they bled and she hurt her tongue.When a tooth was knocked out, she did not cryall because she cannot feel physical pain.Now, she was partly blinded by her ha
17、bit of putting one finger in her eyes. Her eyes improved only after Mr. Gingras made her wear swimming goggles 24 hours a day. Doctors were confused by her condition so her parents set about finding out for themselves.Mother Trish gave up her job and finally found the answer on the Net. Gabby had a
18、disorder that could not be cured.The family visited another suffererone of only 25 in the USbut admitted:“ Its discouraging“.They discovered the 24-year-old girl of South Dakota was in a wheelchair after losing both legs to infections. As a girl, she was unaware when she was hurting her legs.28 The
19、three-year-old girl is suffering from a rare illness that _.(A)she has never cried since she was a baby(B) she is made half blind by the strange illness(C) she often chews her own tongue(D)she is unable to feel pain physically29 The word “goggles“ in Paragraph 6 most probably means _.(A)short pants(
20、B) special glasses(C) a rare suit(D)a safety belt30 How was the girls mother when she finally found some information about her illness?(A)She became more hopeful.(B) She grew angry with the doctor.(C) She did not lose heart.(D)She was disappointed.31 In the US, the total cases of sufferers of the sa
21、me illness are no more than _.(A)two(B) ten(C) twenty-five(D)a hundred32 In telling the case of the little girl, the writer of this passage has shown his(A)sympathy(B) worry(C) humor(D)excitementTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered
22、41 through 45.33 Global English Center General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. 3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1 200 yuan) and one year (2 000 yuan) courses. Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.-Fri33 If you work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. e
23、very day. Which school will you choose?(A)Modem Language School.(B) Global English Center.(C) The 21st Century English Training Center.(D)The International House of English.34 The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other 3 schools in that _.(A)its teaching quality is better(B
24、) it is the nearest to the city center(C) its courses are more advanced(D)it requires an entrance examination35 Youll probably prefer to go to the International House of English because it _.(A)offers free sightseeing and social activities(B) has a special course in spoken English(C) costs less than
25、 the other schools(D)has native English teachers36 If you take the evening classes at the International House of English, youll pay about _.(A)¥60(B) ¥240(C) ¥720(D)¥1 00037 If you prefer to go to small classes to learn English, which telephone number should you call?(A)67605270.(B) 67432308.(C) 678
26、01642.(D)67353019.Task 3Directions: 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.38 Dear Mr. Downe,I am pleased to be able to invite you to
27、the Launch of English Tomorrow, the exciting new multi-level CD-ROM program for business English learners. English Tomorrow is published by Talk International in cooperation with Bookers Publishers.The official launch will take place at 3 p.m. on 25th July at The Royal Bell Hotel, South Harford, Som
28、erset.During the afternoon there will be an opportunity for you to try out the material. Moreover, the designersMark Bright man and Sally Waters, and representatives of Bookers Publishers will be present to answer any questions you may have.I hope your schedule will allow you to accept our invitatio
29、n. I would be grateful if you could confirm your attendance by 20th June at the latest and look forward to hearing from you.Yours sincerely,Ruth WilliamsPR ManagerInformation about the LetterMr. Downe is invited to attend the (46) of English Tomorrow which is to be held on (47) .The potential custom
30、ers of English Tomorrow will be (48) .Besides Mr. Downe, the representatives of Bookers Publishers as well as (49) will also he present.Mr. Downe is expected to write back to (50) his attendance before 20th June.Task 4Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required t
31、o 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. 51-55.43 A-SoldB-For saleC-All sold out todayD-Bargain saleE-Not for saleF-Be ware of picking pocketsG-ClosedH-House to letI-Emergency exitJ-Prevent
32、 fireK-LavatoryL-Closed to all vehiclesM-Keep right43 ( ) 今日售完 ( ) 谨防扒手44 ( ) 紧急出口 ( ) 非卖品45 ( ) 禁止右转 ( ) 严禁烟火46 ( ) 禁止通车 ( ) 靠右行驶47 ( ) 行人不得穿越 ( ) 大减价,特价Task 5Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) fol
33、lowing them. 47 Dear Mary, It was certainly grand of you and Tom to come and see me off I know it wasnt easy for you to get to the airport at such an early hour, so I appreciate it all the timeFlying over water can get dreadfully boring after the first few hours. and your book of detective stories c
34、omes in very handy. It was sweet and thoughtful of you to think of itThe flight was uneventful and we arrived in Beijing on scheduled timeLucy and Lily metme at the airport, and we went straight to their charming little house. I know I am going tohere;Im living together with my sisters!Ill write to
35、you again, Mary. In the meantime, my thanks to you and Tom for your many kindnesses to meand my love to you both, always!Yours, Kate48 What kind of letter is it? Its a letter of_49 How did Kate go to Beijing? By_50 When did Mary and Tom get to the airport? _in the morning51 What present did Mary giv
36、e Kate? _of detective stories52 Who went t to the airport to meet Kate in Beijing? _.53 What they have in common is that they have a high object in life(A)他们的共同点是他们在生活中都有很高贵的物品。(B)他们的共同之处是他们的生活目标很高。(C)他们的共同之处在于他们有一个很高的生活期望值。(D)他们共同拥有的是生活中置于很高地位的东西。54 We thank you for your order this month,which has
37、been put in work. (A)我们很感激您发出的要求立即开始工作的指令。(B)感激您本月发来的订单,我们已经予以执行。(C)感激您本月提出的要求,我们已经予以执行。(D)我们很感谢您本月发来的订单,货已经开始被执行。55 Usually after-sale service is provided freely, because it is an important aspect of marketing strategy (策略).(A)通常在商品出售后要提供免费的维修服务,因为这是一种十分重要的营销策略。(B)通常售后服务是免费的,因为这是市场策略中的一个重要方面。(C)售后服
38、务通常是免费提供的,因为这是营销策略的一个重要方面。(D)售后服务必须是自由方便的,否则就违背了市场策略。56 We ask you to compare our price with those of the other companies.(A)我们想知道,你们是否已把我们的价格同另外一家公司的价格进行了比较。(B)我们要求你们把我们的价格同另外一家公司的价格进行比较。(C)恳请贵方将我们的价格与其他公司的加以比较。(D)我们要求贵方给我方的价格一定要优于其他公司。57 When you stay at Hillton Restaurant, every thing is within r
39、each. The railway station and store are an easy walk. The city s economic and technological development zone are just minutes away by taxi. The city s finest food is right inside the restaurant一、Part V Writing (25 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are
40、 required to write an letter or composition according to the following information.58 This part is to test your ability to do practical writingYou are required to fill in the Reserva。tion Form(预订表 ) and write a Fax accoMing to thefolbwing information given in ChbwseRememberto do your writing on the
41、Translation/Composition Sheet说明:假定你叫王洪,拟在某酒店举办一个会议。请根据下列内容填写登记表。内容:1入住时间:2012 年 6 月 25 日,退房时问:2012 年 6 月 29 日;2预定房间:单人房;房间数量 20 间;3付款方式:现金4联系电话:010-79968090,传真:010-79968090;5电子邮箱:wanghong7080163com6特别要求:1) 会议共 20 人参加,在酒店享用早、中、晚餐;2) 要求可以在房间上网;3) 6 月 26 日至 6 月 28 日租用酒店会议室一间,需计算机、投影仪等设备。Reservation FonnName: (1) Check in: (2) Check out: June 29th,2012Room type:Single RoomNumber of rooms reserved: (3) Payment:CashTel number: (4) Fax numbel:010-79968080Email: (5) Special Requests:_