[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷172及答案与解析.doc

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1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 172及答案与解析 Section A Directions: 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 the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should

2、decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D. （ A） On a plane. （ B） In California. （ C） At the airport. （ D） On the way to the airport. （ A） In the headmasters office. （ B） In a hospital. （ C） In a language lab. （ D） In a department store. （ A） He cant find his way home. （ B） He d

3、oesnt know when he will be hack. （ C） The traffic will be blocked then. （ D） He wont be back home at 6:00. （ A） At a dry cleaning shop. （ B） At a restaurant. （ C） At a museum. （ D） At a clothing store. （ A） 7:30. （ B） 8:50. （ C） 8:15. （ D） 8:00. Section B Directions: This section is to test your abi

4、lity to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should choose the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C

5、, and D. （ A） Some food and vegetables. （ B） Some fruit. （ C） Some sugar. （ D） Some juice and wine. （ A） A shopping basket. （ B） A wooden case. （ C） A suitcase. （ D） Some plastic bags. （ A） He asked her to dine out. （ B） He invited her to see a film. （ C） He wanted to talk with her. （ D） He wanted t

6、o go shopping with her. （ A） At seven. （ B） At half past seven. （ C） At eight. （ D） At half past eight. （ A） By car. （ B） By bus. （ C） By hike. （ D） On foot. Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will

7、 hear five questions. The passage will be spoken twice. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 11 Its in _. 12 He started the library in _. 13 They were stored in the room where _. 14 He felt Congress should have books on _. 15 It has _ books. S

8、ection 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 He has not quite solved the problem yet, but he is _ it. （ A） making of （ B） working on （ C）

9、clearing up （ D） trying out 17 The reason why I plan to do so is _ if I dont. （ A） because she will be disappointed （ B） that she will be disappointed （ C） because she will have been disappointed （ D） for she will be disappointed 18 It was very _ of you to offer your seat to the old man. （ A） trustf

10、ul （ B） conscious （ C） considerate （ D） considerable 19 You have worked too hard and youd better take a holiday northward or _. （ A） however （ B） whatever （ C） wherever （ D） whichever 20 _ Mary had heard that sound was she really frightened. （ A） Not when （ B） Not as （ C） Not until （ D） Until 21 The

11、 secretary worked late into night, _ the long speech for the president. （ A） to prepare （ B） preparing （ C） prepared （ D） was preparing 22 _ the weather has improves, well be able to enjoy the game. （ A） So that （ B） Such that （ C） Since that （ D） Now that 23 Your father is seriously iii and you sho

12、uld _ a doctor at once. （ A） send out （ B） call in （ C） go into （ D） leave for 24 The _ between the two buildings measures 30 meters. （ A） interval （ B） pace （ C） realm （ D） district 25 _ no body was willing to vote for her, she decided to drop out of the election. （ A） When （ B） That （ C） Seeing th

13、at （ D） So that 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 I advise you (think) _ twice before deciding to accept the position in this company. 27 I think it would be a (kind)_ to tell him th

14、e bad news straight away. 28 (Influence) _ by Lei Fengs example, the students performed a lot of good deeds. 29 I was told that Disney World is one of Floridas major (tour) _ attractions. 30 I saw the man (knock) _ down by a ear in the street. 31 Though he had (fail) _ many times, Paul didnt lose he

15、art. 32 Here is a form. Please fill all your information and your (sign) _ here. 33 I dont think the film is worth (see) _ a second time. 34 As winter is approaching, the weather is becoming (increase) _ severe. 35 We need people who are (reception) _ to new ideas. Task 1 Directions: After reading t

16、he 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. 36 The mast fundamental group to which a person belongs is the family. The institution of th

17、e family exists in almost every human culture. It is considered by behavioral scientists to be one of the oldest institutions in human history. The family unit serves many important functions. The performance of these functions is the reason for the familys importance. Above all, the family serves a

18、s a mechanism of species survival. Families also have important economic functions. In primitive societies, the tasks of gathering food and providing shelter were divided among family members. Today, both husband and wife may work and share the duties of homemaking and child mating. In addition to i

19、ts survival and economic functions, the family gives its members social status. In many societies, a person is not considered a complete member until he has married and produces children. Finally, the family helps to meet the basic emotional needs of a person through the love and support received fr

20、om parents, siblings(兄弟姐妹 ) and relatives. 36 Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage? （ A） The family has changed greatly over time. （ B） Many of the functions of the family today are being performed by government agencies. （ C） The most important role for the family is to g

21、ather food. （ D） The family has served many useful functions throughout history. 37 According to the passage, which of the following is an example of the role of the family in giving status? （ A） A child is taught to respect his elders. （ B） A couple works for several years to save for the purchase

22、of a house. （ C） A politician makes a campaign commercial with his family. （ D） A mother comforts a child after he skins his knee. 38 It can be concluded from the passage that the family is _. （ A） undergoing many changes （ B） the only useful social institution （ C） likely to exist in future societi

23、es （ D） not the same today as it was in the past 39 As it is used in the second paragraph of the passage, the word “mechanism“ means _. （ A） parts of an organism or system, which work together （ B） racial group united by language, religion, customs, etc. （ C） the people living in one place, district

24、 or country, considered as a whole （ D） a worker skilled in using or repairing machines or tools 40 Based on the information in the passage, you can infer that the passage is _. （ A） about the familys mechanism of species survival （ B） about the social, economic, and emotional usefulness of the fami

25、ly throughout human history （ C） about duties of the family shares by both husband and wife （ D） about the emotional needs received from parents, siblings, and relations Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 As the

26、 Beatles represent the most important English contribution to rock in the 1960s, Bob Dylan is the most important American contributor. This is true in spite of the fact that he has never reached the top sale list of the record industry in the way of the Beatles have. Bob Dylan emerged from the popul

27、ar folk movement during 1962 and 1963 . His first two records, “Bob Dylan“ and “the Freewheeling“, appeared in those years and established his national reputation. This reputation grew slowly, and was helped by his appearance around New York City and at college concerts. As early as 1962, Bob Dylan

28、became known for the quality and quantity of his song-writing. And Bob Dylans material has reflected a social awareness and has always involved protest against injustice. It has aroused a broad trend of similar songs in the present-day market. These elements, in combination with Bob Dylans particula

29、r sound, have made him one of the most remarkable figures in the history of rock. 41 Compared with the Beatles, Bob Dylan _. （ A） has more influence on rock music （ B） has sold fewer records of his songs （ C） is more important in the record industry （ D） is less important in American rock 42 Bob Dyl

30、an is _. （ A） a rock singer （ B） an English singer （ C） a blue singer （ D） a country singer 43 Bob Dylan became famous to more and more people because _. （ A） he produced two records （ B） he wrote many good songs （ C） he traveled to New York City （ D） he often put on performance 44 In his Songs, Bob

31、 Dylan showed his concern about _. （ A） social problems （ B） folk movement （ C） New York City （ D） his national reputation 45 Bob Dylan is known for everything below EXCEPT _. （ A） his particular voice （ B） the quality of his song-writing （ C） the quantity of his record sales （ D） his importance in

32、rock music 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 more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 Inventors and Their Inventions New inventions are appearing e

33、very day to make our lives easier, longer, warmer, speedier and so on. But only a few inventors design a new machine or product that becomes so well known that the invention, named after its creator, becomes a household word. Here are four famous inventors and the inventions that are named after the

34、m: 1. John Bowler, a London hatter who designed the hard round hat known as the bowler in about 1850 . It has become the symbol of a respectable British man. 2. Louis Braille (1809-1952), born in France. He was blinded as a child. In 1942 he developed his own alphabet patterns known as Braille by wh

35、ich the blind could read by touch. 3. Rudolf Diesel (1858:1913), a German engineer who invented the diesel engine in 1897 and so began a transport revolution in cars, Lorries and trains. 4. Charles Rolls, a car salesman who with the engineer Henry Royce created the world famous Rolls-Royce car. Inve

36、ntors and Their Inventions Our lives are made easier, longer, warmer and speedier by (46) . A few inventions were named after their inventors. Here are some: Inventors Inventions John Bowler the (47) hat bowler Louis Braille his own (48) . Rudolf Diesel an engine that began a transport revolution (4

37、9) . Charles Rolls the world-famous car (50) car 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 brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51

38、A-provincial foreign trade corporation B-municipal foreign trade corporation C-international trade corporation D-foreign trade bureau E-commodities inspection bureau F-import and export corporation G-China Electronics Import and Export Corporation H-domestic trade I-foreign trade J-foreign trade zon

39、e K-duty-free area L-unfavorable trade balance M-favorable trade balance N-antidumping O-trade consultation P-restraint of trade 51 ( )免税区 ( )省外贸公司 52 ( )中国电子进出口公司 ( )国际贸易公司 53 ( )贸易逆差 ( )市外贸公司 54 ( )外贸局 ( )国内贸易 55 ( )商检局 ( )进出口公司 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the pass

40、age you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 56 Dear Miss Mason, Our Society will be holding a conference at the Thai Holiday Inn and Restaurant in Bangkok, from May 4 to 6, and the theme of the conference will be “Changes in the Role of the Secretary“.

41、Approximately (大约 ) 100 delegates are expected, comprising mostly secretaries as well as some lecturer members. We would be delighted if you would accept our invitation to speak on the subject “Multi- media and Secretary“ on May 5 from 10:00 to 11:00. We would be prepared to offer you a small honora

42、rium (酬金 ) U.S. $ 500 and your travel expenses. A copy of the detailed program is enclosed. You will be welcome to attend other sessions of the conference on that day. Overnight accommodation will be provided for you on May 4. We look forward to hearing that you can accept our invitation. At the sam

43、e time please let us know if you will need any visual aids or other equipment. Yours sincerely, Nancy Brown 56 What kind of business letter is this? This is a letter of _. 57 Who will attend the conference? About 100 delegates are expected, comprising mostly _ as well as some lecturer members. 58 Wh

44、at will be the subject of Miss Mason? The subject will be _. 59 What does the Society offer her? It will offer her a small honorarium and _. 60 What else does the organizer want to know? At the same time the organizer wants to know if Miss Mason will need any _ or other equipment. 61 Many scientists

45、 are so convinced of the benefits of challenging the brain that they are putting it into practice in their lives. （ A）许多科学家都确信，在他们的生活中，经常练习挑战大脑，就会带来效益。 （ B）许多科学家都对勤于动脑的益处确信不移，他们在自己的生活中也努力实践着。 （ C）许多科学家都如此确信挑战大脑会带来利益，他们的实际生活证实了这一点。 （ D）许多科学家都相信，他们生命中所实践的就是对人的大脑挑战，这种挑战是有益的。 62 The most difficult probl

46、em we faced with is to reduce Chinas population to less than 1 billion within 20 years. （ A）现在摆在我们面前最艰巨的问题就是在 20年里把中国人口降低到 10亿。 （ B）我们所面临的最艰难的问题是在 20年里使中国的人口减少 10亿。 （ C）我们所面临的最艰难的问题是在 20年里把中国人口降低到 10亿以下。 （ D）最艰巨的问题摆在我们面前就是在 20年里把中国人口减少 10亿。 63 It is common experience that a certain amount of regular

47、 exercise improves health and contributes to a feeling of well-being. （ A）共同经历一定量的练习可以增进健康，并使人感到富有。 （ B）一定量的运动锻炼可以增进健康并使人快乐，这一点是人们共有的。 （ C）人们共同的经历肯定练习会改进健康，并对财富有贡献。 （ D）一定量的运动可以增进健康并使人精神愉快，这一点是人们共有的经验。 64 We would like to have samples of various sizes of your product together with the lowest prices.

48、 （ A）我们宁愿有各种规格的产品样品，加上最低价格。 （ B）和最低价格一起，我们想要你们不同型号的产品。 （ C）我方希望得到贵公司各种规格的产品样品及最低售价。 （ D）我方希望获得你们各种形状的样本，加之最低价格。 65 Some Americans are trying to solve the problem of noise, dirt, crime, and pollution in the big cities. They are trying to rebuild bad sections of the cities. They are trying to attract and keep business people. They are trying to make their cities beautiful. Many Americans are ready to move back to the cities. They are looking for unpolluted open spaces and for an independent way of life. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to d