[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷241及答案与解析.doc

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1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 241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） Her bicycle was broken. （ B） She got up late. （ C） The bus was late. （ D） There was something wrong with the car. （ A） Some coffee. （ B） Some tea. （ C） Some water. （ D） Some ice-cream. （ A） About 100 meters. （ B） About 300 meters.

3、 （ C） About 200 meters. （ D） About 400 meters. （ A） Next Wednesday. （ B） Next Thursday. （ C） Next Monday. （ D） Next Friday. （ A） Talking about John. （ B） Talking about Sally. （ C） Making a call. （ D） Saying “hello“. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conve

4、rsations. 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, and D. （ A） Classmates. （ B）

5、 Close friends. （ C） Stranger. （ D） Just study in the same college. （ A） Go shopping. （ B） Go to the library. （ C） Have a travel. （ D） Go to the cinema. （ A） San Francisco. （ B） New Zealand. （ C） Seattle. （ D） Boston. （ A） Susan. （ B） His girlfriend. （ C） His wife. （ D） His sister. （ A） This Monday.

6、 （ B） This Tuesday. （ C） This Saturday. （ D） This Friday. Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. The passage will be spoken twice. When you hear a question, you should complet

7、e the answer to it with a word or a short phrase. 11 When did the scientists learn a great deal about sleep and dreams? In_. 12 How will people feel when they have a good sleep? They will feel_. 13 Why do scientists hope to control sleep? In order to control the way_. 14 What animals also dream like

8、 human beings? _dream, too. 15 What were monkeys trained to do in the study mentioned? They were trained to_when they saw a picture on a screen. 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

9、 words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 A knock at the door again! It was the third time someone _ me that evening. （ A） has interrupted （ B） had interrupted （ C） to have interrupted （ D） would have interrupted 17 The man in the corner confessed to _ a lie to the manager of the company.

10、 （ A） have told （ B） be told （ C） being told （ D） having told 18 The reason why John left his home was _ he felt hed brought shame to his parents. （ A） because （ B） that （ C） as （ D） for 19 If ever again _ happens an accident like this, we will have only ourselves to blame. （ A） it （ B） so （ C） ther

11、e （ D） that 20 The student I am teaching this year is much more intelligent than _ I taught last year. （ A） that （ B） one （ C） the one （ D） those 21 Somebody in the next room must be ill, _ a doctor has just come out. （ A） because （ B） for （ C） in that （ D） as 22 Suppose there were a flood or an ear

12、thquake and the people could not be reached by trains or trucks. _ packages of food could be dropped from planes, the people might starve. （ A） Until （ B） Before （ C） Unless （ D） If only 23 This is so difficult a problem that the scientist is known to _ on it for about ten years, but hasnt found an

13、answer yet. （ A） have worked （ B） have been working （ C） be working （ D） work on 24 The number of deaths from heart disease will be reduced greatly if people _ to eat more fruit and vegetables. （ A） persuade （ B） will persuade （ C） be persuaded （ D） are persuaded 25 I dont think Ill need any money b

14、ut Ill bring some （ A） at last （ B） in case （ C） once again （ D） in time 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 Grandpa can walk (far) _ than a young man. 27 There were no seats on the bu

15、s, so I kept(stand) _ all the time. 28 The boy% father was so(thank) _ that he taught him how to use a computer. 29 She cant help(clean) _ the house because shes busy making a cake. 30 Our monitor suggested(have) _ a discussion of this subject. 31 If he(listen) _ to me, he would not be in such troub

16、le now. 32 (see) _ from the hill, our school looks more beautiful. 33 My sister has recently got a job as a (reception) _ in a hotel. 34 Miss Cherry is a well-known singer. She showed(music) _ tendencies from her early age. 35 The local government is trying to raise money to (modern) _ the city% pub

17、lic transport systems. Task 1 Directions: After reading the 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. 35 The following is a list of some

18、characteristics of good students, which shows what a hard-working student does and what a teacher likes to see. By learning these characteristics, you may better understand the day-to-day behavior of successful students. These guidelines will help you get down to the business of becoming a serious a

19、nd successful student. Successful students go to classes regularly. They are on time. They listen and train themselves to pay attention. If they miss a class, they will let the teacher know why before class begins, if possible, and their excuses are reasonable. They make sure they get all missed ass

20、ignments, and understand what is taught in class. Successful students take advantage of extra opportunities when given. They show that they care about their grades and are willing to work to improve them. They often do the optional assignments that many other students avoid. Successful students are

21、attentive in class. They dont talk, read, or stare out of windows. In other words, they are polite and respectful, even if they get a little bored. They know that learning how to learn is a valuable skill in itself, which they will use throughout their lives. They are also active in class even if th

22、eir attempts are a bit clumsy and difficult. Successful students see their teachers before or after class or during office hours about grades, comments on their papers, and upcoming tests. They end up at their teachers office door at least once during the semester. Theyll go out of their way to find

23、 the teacher and engage in meaningful conversation. They always show the teacher that they are active participants in their learning and that they take the job of being a student seriously. 36 In this passage, the author mainly provides _ for students to follow if they hope to be successful in their

24、 learning. （ A） information （ B） principles （ C） guidelines （ D） messages 37 According to the authors opinion, when good students are absent for class, they will contact the teacher _. （ A） after class （ B） during office hours （ C） before class （ D） a week in advance 38 One of the good ways for succ

25、essful students to improve their grades is _. （ A） doing the optional assignments （ B） going to classes regularly （ C） being attentive in class （ D） handing in assignments on time 39 It can be inferred from the passage that a teacher expects his or her students to do all of the following EXCEPT that

26、 they _. （ A） do not pay attention in class （ B） go to classes regularly （ C） are on time （ D） give excuses for their absence 40 The author would most probably agree to all of the following EXCEPT that _. （ A） students ask their teachers for grades, comments on their papers, and upcoming tests （ B）

27、students end up at their teachers office door at least once during the semester （ C） students go out of their way to find their teacher and engage in meaningful conversation （ D） students are not active in class Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statem

28、ents are numbered 41 through 45. 40 How man first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that man, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communica

29、te with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to stand for those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, we call words. The power of word, then lies in their association with the things

30、they bring up before our minds. Words became filled with meanings for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something to us increase. Great writers are

31、those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them exactly, or they will make our speech silly and impolite. 41 The origin of language is _. （ A） clearl

32、y explained in this passage （ B） a question that was difficult to answer （ C） a matter that can not be or has not been explained or understood （ D） a problem already solved 42 One of the reasons why men invented certain sounds to express thoughts and actions was that they could _. （ A） combine them

33、（ B） agree with certain signs （ C） write them down （ D） make themselves understand each other 43 What is TRUE about the words? （ A） They are spoken or written sounds. （ B） They cant be written down. （ C） They are used to express feeling only. （ D） They are soundless signs. 44 A great writer is one w

34、ho _. （ A） is careful in choosing correct words （ B） has great thoughts （ C） is good at deeply impressing us with the power of correct words （ D） both B and C 45 It is necessary to pick up the words when we tell or write in order _. （ A） to show that we are good at using them （ B） to show that we ar

35、e polite （ C） to prove that we are not silly （ D） to express exactly what we mean 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 b

36、lanks. 45 Business people find that some jobs take them away from home for longer than a few days. Those who find themselves at a new job site for weeks or months are often choosing to stay at apartment-hotels. These residences offer small and full-sized apartments that can be rented short-term. Apa

37、rtments are fully furnished with everything from sofas to TV sets to dishes. Best of all, they are run like hotels, with cleaning and linen services, gyms and restaurants, and a desk clerk to take messages and help tenants (房客、租户 ) with questions about the city. Apartment-hotels are often more cost-

38、effective than standard hotels and more comfortable than hastily furnished apartments. (46)_ away from home for weeks or months are likely to stay (47)_ , which have characteristics of apartments and hotels. They are fully (48)_ with everything and have (49)_ services, gyms and restau- rants, and (5

39、0)_ on duty. 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. 50 A demand deposit B fixed deposit C f

40、ace value D cash payment E Automatic Teller Machine F black market G cable transfer H chain bank I high rate savings J not transferable K open an account L current account M irrevocable credit N credit card O receipt in foreign currency 51. ( )现金支付 ( )电汇 52. ( )定期存款 ( )开户 53. ( )不得转让 ( )自动柜员机 54. (

41、)面值 ( )不可撤销信用证 55. ( )活期存款 ( )高息储蓄 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. 55 May 20th, 2005 Dear Sir or Madam, Re: Order No. 2170 for 1, 000 M/T Tin Foil Sheets Referring to our l

42、etters and telexes in respect to Order No. 2170 for 1, 000 metric tons of Tin Foil Sheets, so far we have no definite information from you about delivery time, although these goods are contracted for shipment before the end of last month, and our L/C was opened with the Bank of China as early as in

43、March 2005. We have been inconvenienced by the delay. You should telex us immediately of the earliest possible date of shipment for our consideration without prejudicing our right to cancel the order and lodge claims for our losses. Please look up the matter and give us your definite reply without f

44、urther delay. Sincerely. 56 What is the subject of the letter? The subject is Order No. 2170 for 1, 000 M/T _. 57 When should the goods have been delivered? The goods should have been delivered _. 58 With which bank was the L/C opened? The L/C was opened with _. 59 How will the information about the

45、 date of shipment be sent to us? The information about the date of shipment will be sent to us _. 60 What do we want to get without further delay? We want to get _ without further delay. 61 It is our great pleasure to note that China has made great progress in economy （ A）看到中国经济有了很大的发展，我们感到很荣幸。 （ B）

46、我们感到很高兴，因为中国经济有了很大的发展。 （ C）我们很高兴地看到，中国的经济已经有了很大的发展。 （ D）它是我们很大的荣幸，看到中国经济有了很大的发展。 62 Smoking is prohibited in public places （ A）公共场合不准吸烟。 （ B）公 共场合不能吸烟。 （ C）在公共场合，不准吸烟。 （ D）吸烟在公共场合被禁止。 63 When I negotiate， I get nervous When I get nervous， I eat （ A）我在谈判时，我会紧张；我紧张时，我就吃东西。 （ B）当我谈判时，我会紧张；当我紧张时，我就吃东西。

47、（ C）当我谈判时，我会紧张；当我紧张时，我会吃东西。 （ D）我在谈判时总是有些紧张。紧张时我就吃点东西。 64 I think you are pulling my leg （ A）我想 你是在和我开玩笑吧。 （ B）我想你是在拉我的腿。 （ C）我想你是在拖我的腿。 （ D）我想你是在拖我后腿。 65 The 1980s were harsh times for many of Britains traditional industries, steel, coal, chemicals, shipbuilding, heavy engineering, car assembly . a

48、ll these industries, and many more, declined rapidly. The old industrial regions like North-East England, South Wales became areas of factory closures and high unemployment. 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 说明： 假定您对 400位年龄在 35岁以下的年轻人进行问卷调查，询问他们下班后通常做些什么，结果得到下列数据： 1 45%的人工作或继续学习 (其中 60%的学习 ) 2 26%的人外出 (看电影、访友、去酒吧 ) 3 17%的人看电视、看报纸或看书 4 10%的人听录音机、收音机或看 CD， DVD碟 5 2%的人在家做家务 调查结果表示， 年轻人的业余活