[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷39及答案与解析.doc

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1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 39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 d

2、ecide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D. （ A） Preparing for the race of Marathons. （ B） Preparing for the cycling race the next day. （ C） Training for a hiking race. （ D） Doing an experiment. （ A） Roy is standing in line for a gold medal. （ B） Roy was the best, so he got a gol

3、d medal. （ C） Nobodys better than Roy at getting gold medals. （ D） Roy probably wont win a gold medal. （ A） Fixing an engine. （ B） Repairing a car. （ C） Cashing a check. （ D） Buying some wheels. （ A） One of a cheaper price. （ B） One of a different color. （ C） One of a more fashionable style, （ D） On

4、e of a smaller size. （ A） He has changed his plan. （ B） He has canceled his trip. （ C） He is arriving this afternoon. （ D） He forgot to arrange his trip. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each

5、 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） At the post office. （ B） In a shop. （ C） At the bank. （ D） In a restaurant. （

6、A） Five-dollar bills. （ B） Fifteen-dollar bills. （ C） One-dollar bills. （ D） Ten-dollar bills. （ A） At 17:00 on Friday evening. （ B） At 7:00 on Friday evening. （ C） At 6:30 on Friday evening. （ D） At 7:00 in Friday morning. （ A） In the department store. （ B） In the dining hall （ C） In the bookstore.

7、 （ D） In the department hall （ A） Only one student of the department. （ B） All the students of the department. （ C） Some students in the department. （ D） None of the above. Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. Afte

8、r that you will 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 Because he didnt want to _ in his row again. 12 What does the passage talk about? It talks about the changes in _. 13 What did girls

9、 expect to do two generations ago? Girls expected to enter into _. 14 How does the couple deal with work in a few families? The parents _. 15 What is true about family lifestyle patterns now? There is much more variety in _ now than there was before. Section A Directions: In this section, there are

10、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 My nephew has been to Iraq and Iran as well as all of Europe. By the time hes twenty-five, he _ almost everywhere. （ A） will be （ B） will hav

11、e been （ C） would have been （ D） would be 17 Kenny, along with the three other men, _ to represent the union at the meeting. （ A） are （ B） to be （ C） is being （ D） is 18 It is a long time _. （ A） since I saw you last （ B） after I saw you last （ C） before I saw you last （ D） when I saw you last 19 Sh

12、e told me that she _ you in Paris a year before. （ A） met （ B） had met （ C） has met （ D） would met 20 So absorbed _in his work that he didnt realize I was standing behind him. （ A） he was （ B） did he （ C） was he （ D） he did 21 _, the meeting was brought to a close. （ A） No further discussion arose （

13、 B） No further discussion to arise （ C） No further discussion arisen （ D） No further discussion arising 22 It was because his bike struck last night _he didnt pay me a visit. （ A） that （ B） when （ C） why （ D） so that 23 Im going to go out and _. （ A） have cut my hair （ B） have my hair cut （ C） let m

14、y hair cut （ D） my hair be cut 24 He felt rather _ that she should drive the car at such a _ speed. （ A） frightening, frightening （ B） frightened, frightened （ C） frightening, frightened （ D） frightened, frightening 25 I _ have gone with them, but I _ not finish my homework in time. （ A） would, did

15、（ B） should, might （ C） might, should （ D） did, would 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 Theres been a great (improve) _ in his English studies this term. 27 The (protect) _ of the co

16、untry is the duty of everyone. 28 We have perfect (confident) in your ability to do the job. 29 During the school holidays the children enjoyed their (free) _. 30 You can lose (weigh) _ by burning more calories than you take in. 31 The library is said (burn) _ down in a fire ten years ago. 32 It was

17、 suggested that a Committee of six (set) _ up to solve the problem. 33 Since the introduction of the new technique, the (produce) _ cost has been reduced greatly. 34 We cant help (impress) _ by their zeal. 35 He asks that he (give) _ an opportunity to explain his case. Task 1 Directions: After readi

18、ng 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. 36 Another cultural aspect of nonverbal communication is one that you might not think ab

19、out: space. Every person understands himself to have a sort of invisible shield surrounding his physical body. When someone comes too close, he feels uncomfortable. When he bumps onto someone, he feels obligated to apologize. But the size of a persons “comfort zone“ depends on his cultural ethnic or

20、igin For example, in casual conversation, many Americans stand about four feet apart. In other words, they like to keep each other “at arms length“, people in Latin or Arab cultures, in contrast, stand very close to each other, and touch each other often. If someone from one of those cultures stands

21、 too close to an American while in conversation, the American may feel uncomfortable and back away. When Americans are talking, they expect others to respond to what they are saying. To Americans, polite conversationalists empathize by displaying expressions of excitement or disgust, shock or sadnes

22、s. People with a “poker face“, whose emotions are hidden by a deadpan expression, are looked upon with suspicion. Americans also indicate their attentiveness in a conversation by raising their eyebrows, nodding, smiling politely and maintaining good eye contact. Whereas some cultures view direct eye

23、 contact as impolite or threatening, Americans see it as a sign of genuineness and honesty. If a person doesnt look at you in the eye, American might say, you should question his motives or assume that he doesnt like you. Yet with all the concern for eye contact, Americans still consider staring esp

24、ecially at strangers to be rude. 36 What the author discussed in the previous section is most probably about _. （ A） classification of nonverbal communication （ B） the reasons why people should think about space （ C） the relationship between communication and space （ D） some other cultural aspects o

25、f nonverbal communication 37 How far people keep to each other while talking is closely associated with their _. （ A） origin （ B） culture （ C） custom （ D） nationality 38 When an Italian talks to an Arabian on informal occasions, _. （ A） he stands about four feet away （ B） comfort zone does not exist

26、 （ C） keeping close enough is preferred （ D） communication barriers may emerge 39 A “poker face“(Para. 2) refers to a face which is _. （ A） attentive （ B） emotional （ C） suspicious （ D） expressionless 40 In a conversation between friends, Americans regard it as sincere and truthful to （ A） maintain

27、direct eye contact （ B） hide emotions with a deadpan expression （ C） display excitement or disgust, shock or sadness （ D） raise their eyebrows, nod and smile politely Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Memo Date

28、: January 15, 2002 To: Employees in Research and Development Department From: Mary Silvers, Project Manager Re: New Flex-Time Policy Beginning March 1, 2002 The company is offering a new flex-time schedule to all employees. You must sign up for this plan by Feb. 20, 2006, in order to use it. Compone

29、nts of the Plan Employees must agree to: * Work 40 hours a week(except normal vacation time, sick leave, or holiday weeks) * Work a minimum of 4 days a week * Work no more than 12 hours a day * Arrive at work no later than 9:30 a.m. * Leave work no earlier than 3:30 p.m.(unless you have completed 40

30、 hours that week) Scheduling Considerations Employees may schedule work time as long as it fits the above criteria. Employees who sign up for this new flex time scheduling must declare their work hours during the previous week. The supervisor will take responsibility for recording each employees wor

31、k schedule. Employees who wish to try this new plan must stay on it for three months before returning to the current policy. Employees who may want to start it later, must wait until January of the next calendar year to sign up. Important Reminder Remember Sign up by Feb. 20 to take advantage of the

32、 new Flex-Time schedule. 41 The memo is about （ A） the employees will take responsibility for recording each employees work schedule （ B） supervisor who may want to start it later, must wait until January of the next calendar （ C） New Flex-Time Policy Beginning March 1, 2002 （ D） employers may sched

33、ule work time as long as it fits the above criteria 42 From the passage we know that standard memos are divided into segments to _. （ A） organize the information and to help achieve the writers purpose （ B） start it later and wait （ C） sign up （ D） to try a new plan and stay on 43 From the passage,

34、we may find the purpose of a memo is usually found in the _. paragraph. （ A） second （ B） last （ C） middle of the （ D） opening 44 The purpose statement of a memo gives your _ it and forecasts what is in the rest of the memo. （ A） reason for writing （ B） reason for thinking （ C） information to memory

35、（ D） information to remember 45 Memo is an abbreviation to （ A） memory （ B） memoir （ C） memorandum （ D） menu 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

36、more than 3 words) on the blanks. 46 York House Lawton Street, Liverpool, England 15th January, 2005 China National Arts & Crafts Import and Export Corp. Shanghai, China Dear Sirs, Messrs Jons & Smith of New York inform us that you are exporters of all cotton bed-sheets and pillowcases. We would lik

37、e you to send us details of your various ranges, including sizes, colors, prices, and also samples of the different qualities of material used. We are large dealers in textiles and believe there is a promising market in our area for moderately priced goods of this kind mentioned. When quoting, pleas

38、e state your terms of payment and discount you would allow on purchases of quantities off not less than 100 dozen of individual items. Prices quoted should include insurance and freight to Liverpool Yours faithfully, United Textiles Limited Manager The purpose of writing the letter is to get【 46】 th

39、e various ranges of China National Arts & Crafts Import and Export Corp. The writers company is informed that China National Arts & Crafts Import and Export Corp. exports【 47】 and【 48】 When quoting, China National Arts & Crafts Import and Export Corp. is required to state their terms of【 49】 and【 50

40、】 discount. 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 A contract of employment B contract o

41、f arbitration C contract for goods D contract for purchase E contract for service F contract for future delivery G contract parties H contractual practice/usage I contractual claim J contractual liability/obligation K expiration of contract L renewal of contract M to terminate the contract N to alte

42、r the contract O to draw up a contract P originals of the contract Q copies of the contract 51. ( )合同正本 ( )解除合同 52. ( )劳务合同 ( )合同惯例 53. ( )雇佣合同 ( )合同期满 54. ( )合同当事人 ( )合同的续订 55. ( )合同副本 ( )合同规定的义务 Task 5 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers

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