大学英语三级A级分类模拟题261及答案解析.doc

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1、大学英语三级 A级分类模拟题 261及答案解析(总分：40.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：0，分数：0.00)1Washington Irving was America“s first man of letters to be known internationally. His works were received enthusiastically both in England and in the United States. He was, in fact, one of the most successful writers o

2、f his time in either country, delighting a large general public and at the same time winning the admiration of fellow writers like Scott in Britain and Poe and Thoreau in the United States. The respect in which he was held was partly owing to the man himself, with his warm friendliness, his good sen

3、se, his politeness, his gay spirits, his artistic integrity, his love of both the Old World and the New. Thackeray described Irving as a “gentleman, who, though himself born in no very high sphere, was most finished, polished, witty; socially the equal of the most refined Europeans“ In England he wa

4、s granted an honorary degree from Oxfordan unusual honor for a citizen of a young, uncultured nationand received the medal of the Royal Society of Literature. America made him ambassador to Spain. Irving“s background provides little to explain his literary achievements. A gifted but delicate child,

5、he had little schooling. He studied law, but without enthusiasm, and never did practice seriously.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the most proper comment on Irving?（分数：2.00）A.His works were very popular in England and the United States.B.He was respected by many fellow writers.C.He gained respect in both coun

6、tries not only for his works but also for his personal quality.D.He is a gentleman.(2).According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?（分数：2.00）A.Irving was very well educated.B.Irving“s parents were not aristocratic.C.Irving“s social graces were unusual.D.Irving was not infe

7、rior to Europeans of refinement.(3).Why is it unusual that Irving was granted an honorary degree from Oxford?（分数：2.00）A.Because his degree was honorary, rather than earned.B.Because he was not so successful as his fellow writers.C.Because he was from America which was a country regarded as young and

8、 culturally primitive.D.Because Oxford was a famous university in England.(4).What is true about Irving“s background?（分数：2.00）A.His background had provided opportunities for his literary achievements.B.He spent very little time working as a lawyer.C.As a gifted child, he had received good education.

9、D.His religious belief helped him a lot.(5).The tone of the author can be said to be _.（分数：2.00）A.seriousB.mildC.friendlyD.appreciative2Along the river banks of the Amazon and the Orinoco there lives a bird that swims before it can fly, flies like a fat chicken, eats green leaves, has the stomach of

10、 a cow and has claws (爪) on its wings when young. They build their homes about 4.6m above the river, an important feature for the safety of the young. It is called the hoatzin. In appearance, the birds of both sexes look very much alike with brown on the back and cream and red on the underside. The

11、head is small, with a large set of feathers on the top, bright red eyes, and blue skin. Its nearest relatives are the common birds, cuckoos. Its most striking feature, though, is only found in the young. Baby hoatzins have a claw on the leading edge of each wing and another at the end of each wing t

12、ip. Using these four claws, together with the beak (喙), they can climb about in the bushes, looking very much like primitive birds must have done. When the young hoatzins have learned to fly, they lose their claws. During the drier months between December and March hoatzins fly about the forest in g

13、roups of 20 to 30 birds, but in April, when the rainy season begins, they collect together in smaller living units of two to seven birds for producing purposes.（分数：5.00）(1).What is the text mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.Hoatzins in dry and rainy seasons.B.The relatives and enemies of hoatzins.C.Primitive

14、birds and hoatzins of the Amazon.D.The appearance and living habits of hoatzins.(2).Young hoatzins are different from their parents in that _.（分数：1.00）A.they look like young cuckoosB.they have claws on the wingsC.they eat a lot like a cowD.they live on river banks(3).What can we infer about primitiv

15、e birds from the text?（分数：1.00）A.They had claws to help them climb.B.They could fly long distances.C.They had four wings like hoatzins.D.They had a head with long feathers on the top.(4).When will the young hoatzins lose their claws?（分数：1.00）A.They are too old to climb the trees.B.They can eat somet

16、hing else besides leaves.C.They have learned to fly.D.They have enough long feathers on the top.(5).Why do hoatzins collect together in smaller groups when the rainy season comes?（分数：1.00）A.To find more food.B.To protect themselves better.C.To keep themselves warm.D.To produce their young.3Most meet

17、ings have an agenda. For a formal meeting, this document may be handed out in advance to all participants. For an informal meeting, the agenda may be simply a list of the points to be dealt with. The purpose of an agenda is to speed up the meeting and keep everyone to the point. The agenda except a

18、formal meeting must be organized in logical order. Often the agenda shows not only the topics but the meeting“ s function concerning each line. All items on which a decision is to be taken should appear on the agenda. One-to-one or small informal meetings also tend to be structured and planned. They

19、 are different from chance conversations in a corridor or over coffee. Small informal meetings may also take place or continue during a meal. 1) Most meetings have 1 . 2) The document may be handed out 2 to all participants. 3) The purpose of an agenda is to 3 the meeting and keep every one to point

20、. 4) The agenda shows both 4 and 5 concerning each line.（分数：5.00）4AResearch and Analysis BRole of Departments CCommunication Process DSampling Public Opinion EDealing with the News Media FPlanning Actions GReaching the Audience HOpportunities in the Print Media IFeedback and Evaluation JPublic Opini

21、on and Persuasion KSocial and Cultural Agencies LEntertainment and Sports MGovernment and Public Affairs NMembership Organizations OLegal Problems PInternational Public Relations（分数：10.00）(1). 1交流过程 2 娱乐与体育（分数：2.00）(2). 1国际公共关系 2 公众意见抽样调查（分数：2.00）(3). 1政府和公众事务 2 研究与分析（分数：2.00）(4). 1部门职能 2 社会与文化机构（分数

22、：2.00）(5). 1反馈与评价 2 法律问题（分数：2.00）5We hope that by observing the following points you will enjoy your visit to Christ Church without disturbing the life of the college. * Please obey all notices and do not enter the areas marked Private. * Please do not enter any college rooms. * Please avoid leaving

23、 litter (杂物); picnicking within the college is not permitted. * Please do not smoke. * Please do not gather so as to obstruct (阻塞) paths or passages, particularly in the Hall. * Please be as quiet as possible, remembering that this is a college where people are working. * In the event of a fire or o

24、ther danger, or if you hear a fire alarm or warning, please leave the building without delay. At all times please follow the advice of the Custodians (保安人员) who are here to help you. * Closed circuit television surveillance (监视) is in operation. Images are being recorded for purposes of crime preven

25、tion and public safety. * Thank you for visiting Christ Church. If you have any comments please write to: The Steward, Christ Church, Oxford OX1 1DP（分数：10.00）(1).What is the name of the place open to tourists? It“s 1.（分数：2.00）(2).Which areas are not allowed for tourists to visit? The areas 1 and any

26、 college rooms.（分数：2.00）(3).What is not permitted to do during the visit to the college? Leaving litter, 1 inside the college or smoking, etc.（分数：2.00）(4).What should tourists do in the event of a fire or any other danger? They should leave the building and 1 of the Custodians.（分数：2.00）(5).Why is cl

27、osed circuit television surveillance in operation? To 1 and ensure public safety.（分数：2.00）大学英语三级 A级分类模拟题 261答案解析(总分：40.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：0，分数：0.00)1Washington Irving was America“s first man of letters to be known internationally. His works were received enthusiastically both i

28、n England and in the United States. He was, in fact, one of the most successful writers of his time in either country, delighting a large general public and at the same time winning the admiration of fellow writers like Scott in Britain and Poe and Thoreau in the United States. The respect in which

29、he was held was partly owing to the man himself, with his warm friendliness, his good sense, his politeness, his gay spirits, his artistic integrity, his love of both the Old World and the New. Thackeray described Irving as a “gentleman, who, though himself born in no very high sphere, was most fini

30、shed, polished, witty; socially the equal of the most refined Europeans“ In England he was granted an honorary degree from Oxfordan unusual honor for a citizen of a young, uncultured nationand received the medal of the Royal Society of Literature. America made him ambassador to Spain. Irving“s backg

31、round provides little to explain his literary achievements. A gifted but delicate child, he had little schooling. He studied law, but without enthusiasm, and never did practice seriously.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the most proper comment on Irving?（分数：2.00）A.His works were very popular in England and the

32、 United States.B.He was respected by many fellow writers.C.He gained respect in both countries not only for his works but also for his personal quality. D.He is a gentleman.解析：解析 从第二句开始说欧文在英国和美国受到了热情的欢迎，是当时英国和美国最成功的作家之一。他不仅深受大众喜爱，而且还获得了很多作家同行的钦佩。他获得这些尊重不仅是因为他的作品，还在于他的人品：他为人热情友好，通情达理，彬彬有礼，富有艺术精神，尊重旧世

33、界且热爱新世界。所以C是正确答案，其他几个选项都不全面。(2).According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?（分数：2.00）A.Irving was very well educated. B.Irving“s parents were not aristocratic.C.Irving“s social graces were unusual.D.Irving was not inferior to Europeans of refinement.解析：解析 此题的四个选项的意思是：A欧文受

34、过很好的教育；B欧文的父母不是贵族；C欧文的社交风度非凡；D欧文不比优雅的欧洲人差。根据文章的后半部分，选项 B、C 和 D都是文中的意思，只有 A与倒数第二句意思矛盾，所以正确答案是 A。(3).Why is it unusual that Irving was granted an honorary degree from Oxford?（分数：2.00）A.Because his degree was honorary, rather than earned.B.Because he was not so successful as his fellow writers.C.Becaus

35、e he was from America which was a country regarded as young and culturally primitive. D.Because Oxford was a famous university in England.解析：解析 文中倒数第五句解释说，“这是对一个年轻的、文化浅薄国家的公民给予的非凡的荣誉”，这个国家指的是美国，所以 C是正确答案。(4).What is true about Irving“s background?（分数：2.00）A.His background had provided opportunities

36、for his literary achievements.B.He spent very little time working as a lawyer. C.As a gifted child, he had received good education.D.His religious belief helped him a lot.解析：解析 根据最后一句，B 是正确答案，其他几个选项都与文章意思不符。(5).The tone of the author can be said to be _.（分数：2.00）A.seriousB.mildC.friendlyD.appreciati

37、ve 解析：解析 此题问的是作者在文中表现出的是什么样的语气。A严肃的；B温和的；C好的；D欣赏的。所以 D是正确答案。2Along the river banks of the Amazon and the Orinoco there lives a bird that swims before it can fly, flies like a fat chicken, eats green leaves, has the stomach of a cow and has claws (爪) on its wings when young. They build their homes ab

38、out 4.6m above the river, an important feature for the safety of the young. It is called the hoatzin. In appearance, the birds of both sexes look very much alike with brown on the back and cream and red on the underside. The head is small, with a large set of feathers on the top, bright red eyes, an

39、d blue skin. Its nearest relatives are the common birds, cuckoos. Its most striking feature, though, is only found in the young. Baby hoatzins have a claw on the leading edge of each wing and another at the end of each wing tip. Using these four claws, together with the beak (喙), they can climb abou

40、t in the bushes, looking very much like primitive birds must have done. When the young hoatzins have learned to fly, they lose their claws. During the drier months between December and March hoatzins fly about the forest in groups of 20 to 30 birds, but in April, when the rainy season begins, they c

41、ollect together in smaller living units of two to seven birds for producing purposes.（分数：5.00）(1).What is the text mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.Hoatzins in dry and rainy seasons.B.The relatives and enemies of hoatzins.C.Primitive birds and hoatzins of the Amazon.D.The appearance and living habits of hoat

42、zins. 解析：(2).Young hoatzins are different from their parents in that _.（分数：1.00）A.they look like young cuckoosB.they have claws on the wings C.they eat a lot like a cowD.they live on river banks解析：(3).What can we infer about primitive birds from the text?（分数：1.00）A.They had claws to help them climb.

43、 B.They could fly long distances.C.They had four wings like hoatzins.D.They had a head with long feathers on the top.解析：(4).When will the young hoatzins lose their claws?（分数：1.00）A.They are too old to climb the trees.B.They can eat something else besides leaves.C.They have learned to fly. D.They hav

44、e enough long feathers on the top.解析：(5).Why do hoatzins collect together in smaller groups when the rainy season comes?（分数：1.00）A.To find more food.B.To protect themselves better.C.To keep themselves warm.D.To produce their young. 解析：3Most meetings have an agenda. For a formal meeting, this documen

45、t may be handed out in advance to all participants. For an informal meeting, the agenda may be simply a list of the points to be dealt with. The purpose of an agenda is to speed up the meeting and keep everyone to the point. The agenda except a formal meeting must be organized in logical order. Ofte

46、n the agenda shows not only the topics but the meeting“ s function concerning each line. All items on which a decision is to be taken should appear on the agenda. One-to-one or small informal meetings also tend to be structured and planned. They are different from chance conversations in a corridor

47、or over coffee. Small informal meetings may also take place or continue during a meal. 1) Most meetings have 1 . 2) The document may be handed out 2 to all participants. 3) The purpose of an agenda is to 3 the meeting and keep every one to point. 4) The agenda shows both 4 and 5 concerning each line

48、.（分数：5.00）解析：an agenda解析 由第一段第一句“Most meetings have an agenda”可以得到答案。解析：in advance解析 由第一段第二句“The document may be handed out in advance to all participants”可以得到答案。解析：speed up解析 由第一段中“The purpose of an agenda is to speed up the meeting and keep every one to point”可以得到答案。解析：the topics解析 由第一段中“Often the

49、 agenda shows not only the topics but the meetings function concerning each line”可以得到答案。解析：the meetings function解析 由第一段中“Of ten the agenda Shows not only the topics but the meetings function concerning each line”可以得到答案。4AResearch and Analysis BRole of Departments CCommunication Process DSampling Public Opinion EDealing with the News Media FPlanning Actions GReaching the Audience HOpportunities in the Print Media IFeedback and Evaluation JPublic Opinion and Persuasion KSocial and Cultural Agencies L