[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷401及答案与解析.doc

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1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 401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） She had not planned to attend the party. （ B） She didnt like the party. （ C） She came to the party with the man and woman. （ D） She was not at the party. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand sho

3、rt 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, and D. （ A） They are

4、 feeling very tired. （ B） They think the climbing is rewarding. （ C） They are a little bit disappointed. （ D） They dont feel anything special. （ A） The woman. （ B） Neither of them. （ C） Both of them. （ D） The man. （ A） For the picnic tomorrow. （ B） For the trip theyll take. （ C） For the party tomorr

5、ow. （ D） For a picnic next week. （ A） To hold the falling door. （ B） To look for the key. （ C） To hold the packages. （ D） To open the door. 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 questio

6、ns. 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. 6 Where do many stamp collectors go in order to buy new stamps? They go to the _. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are requ

7、ired to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 7 because the bus didnt come that we were late this morning. （ A） Just （ B） It was （ C） That （ D） That were 8 Early to bed and early to rise a man healthy and happy. （ A） make （ B）

8、has made （ C） makes （ D） will make 9 It is natural that ones attitude _ his family changes as he grows older. （ A） for （ B） at （ C） of （ D） towards 10 This causes the metal to become softer than before and _ easier to machine. （ A） very （ B） more （ C） much （ D） as 11 The prisoner _ this way, for her

9、e are his footprints. （ A） should have escaped （ B） should escape （ C） must have escaped （ D） must escape 12 They havent found a house. So they _ with us for the time being. （ A） would stay （ B） will stay （ C） are staying （ D） will be staying 13 The foreigner showed us _ an English composition. （ A）

10、 what to write （ B） how to write （ C） to how write （ D） how write 14 Hell never succeed in passing the CET-4, _ hard he tries. （ A） whatever （ B） despite （ C） though （ D） however 15 A business letter should be written in a formal style _ in a personal one. （ A） better than （ B） rather than （ C） othe

11、r than （ D） less than 16 They thought it _ question to answer. （ A） too difficult （ B） too difficult a （ C） a too difficult （ D） too a difficult 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. 17 Do

12、you agree that it is important to make yourself (understand)_ 18 I have to delay (answer) _ the letter. 19 Id rather you (not do) _ anything about it for the time being. 20 Trying to make himself (hear) _, the boy shouted at the top of his voice. 21 Most United States high schools are free public sc

13、hools (support) _ chiefly by state and local taxes. 22 It was yesterday afternoon that John (meet) _ the new manager in the street. 23 Are there any (possible) _ that one day computer will rule human? 24 There is hardly any (differ) _ in their attitudes toward their colleagues. 25 Children nowadays

14、are over-protected by their parents, therefore become (spoil) _. 26 Before the flight takes off, all passengers (ask) _ to fasten their seat belts. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question or

15、 statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice. 27 In this century the traditional American luridly is constantly faced with the threat of breakdown. Some sociologists suggest that one little - noticed cause may be the introduction of the IV dinner. Before t

16、he appearance of television sets, the American dinner is a big event for the family. In many homes dinner time may be the only time when everyone got together. A typical dinner was usually in three stages. In the preparation stage, the children and Father frequently helped with table setting while M

17、other put the last touches on the roast. In the eating stage, family members shared the days experiences and more than food was consumed. In this stage families got to know one another and made joint decisions around the dinner table, and thus the family solidarity was reinforced. In the cleaning -

18、up stage, children or Father again gave their hands, so that their significance to the home community was clear. Unfortunately, all of these have been erased by a product-the television set. By the beginning of the 1980s, the typical American family dinner is just twenty minutes long. The speed - up

19、 of this once - leisurely experiences is clearly connected to the overall pace of modern life and maybe a model of the modern life is the TV dinners- meals designed to be consumed between the opening and closing credits of a half- hour program. The once family affair has now become nothing more than

20、 the use of a fork and knife. 27 According to the passage, the American family is now threatened by _. （ A） poverty （ B） having few children （ C） poor living conditions （ D） divorce 28 In the past, Americans tended to _. （ A） spend more time eating their food at dinner table （ B） eat more food than

21、they have today （ C） spend more time talking about their days experience at dinner table （ D） talk so much that they forgot to eat 29 The shortening of the dinner time in America is related to _. （ A） the TV programs （ B） the pace of modern life （ C） the wide use of household appliances （ D） the pop

22、ularity of fast food 30 According to the passage, TV dinners are _. （ A） meals consumed while one is watching TV （ B） meals one learns to cook on TV （ C） meals ordered on TV （ D） meals consumed before the TV set 31 The best title for this passage might be _. （ A） Talk at Dinner Table （ B） TV Dinner

23、（ C） Pace of Modern Life （ D） Problems Caused By TV Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 32 Terms and Conditions of Employment These terms and conditions should be read before you sign you sign your contract. Salary:

24、 Your starting salary is: $15,000. This is reviewed annually. Hours: The normal hours of work are eight hours a day, Monday through Friday. You will start work on Feb. 21,2008. On the first morning, report to your line manager John knight. Health and safety: Please read the safety regulations attach

25、ed. If you have any questions, contact the health and safety officer, whose name is at the top of the regulation sheet. If you have health problems, please inform the Senior Nurse, Chris Thomas. If you cannot work because of illness, please telephone the factory. Annual leave: During your first year

26、 of employment you are allowed twenty days leave. This should be arranged with your line manager. Overtime: If you work more than forty hours a week, you will be paid at the current overtime rate. Your line manager will keep a record of the overtime you work. If you work on public holidays, you will

27、 be paid at the current rates. If you prefer, time can be taken instead of extra pay for public holidays and overtime. Clothing: The Supplies Department provides overalls(工作服 ). Inform supplies of your size two days before you need them. You can also order any other equipment you need for your job f

28、rom supplies. 32 According to the contract, the salary of the employee _. （ A） is paid weekly （ B） is adjusted every quarter （ C） is re-examined from year to year （ D） is fixed for the whole contract period 33 If employees have any health problem, they should _. （ A） telephone the factory （ B） infor

29、m the Senior Nurse （ C） report to their line manager （ D） contact the health and safety officer 34 The line manager is responsible for _. （ A） giving a pay raise （ B） signing a contract （ C） arranging annual leave （ D） helping with personal affairs 35 If employees work on public holidays, usually th

30、ey will get _. （ A） extra days off （ B） extra money （ C） a pay raise （ D） paid holidays 36 When they need overalls for their job, employees should inform the Supplies Department of _. （ A） the size （ B） the color （ C） the style （ D） the quantity Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After r

31、eading 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. 36 Would you know how to help? Every year, thousands of drivers and passengers die in the few minutes after an auto collision. Ma

32、ny of these victims would survive if only the first people on the scene knew how to react in emergencies. How can you help an accident victim, even before treating injuries? Turn off the ignitions (点火装置 ) of any wrecked (遇难的 ) cars to reduce the risk of fire. This simple step could keep a bad collis

33、ion from becoming much worse. Remember: check for fire, downed wires or spilled gasoline before getting too close to a wreck. And never move an injured driver to get to his keys. Learn more emergency warning in the Crash Course Book, free from Shell station. Pick one up at your nearest Shell station

34、 or call 376 -200. 1) Many of these victims died because the first people on the scene did not know how to【 46】 . 2) You should turn off the ignitions of any wrecked cars in order to reduce the【 47】 , then you should check for fire,【 48】 or spilled gasoline. 3) You should never move【 49】 to get to h

35、is keys. 4) You can get Crash Course Book【 50】 from the nearest Shell station to learn emergency warning. 37 【 46】 38 【 47】 39 【 48】 40 【 49】 41 【 50】 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

36、 table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 42 A-reading, reference and copying J-lecture hall B-staff only K-reading room for reference books C-closed shelves for undergraduates L-return deposit D-information retrieval room M-reading room for C

37、hinese social books E-inter-library loan N-title catalogue F-display&reading room for new books O-circulation for foreign books G-multi-media reading room P-card catalogue H-reference department office Q-periodicals and magazines I-novelty research 51. ( )员工专用 ( )多媒体阅览室 52. ( )参考书阅览室 ( )中文社科图书阅览室 53

38、. ( )报告厅 ( )书名目录 54. ( )卡片目录 ( )新书展阅室 55. ( )期刊杂志阅览 ( )馆际互借 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. 47 Wanted Foreign Language Institute is a foreign language studying institute. N

39、ow we are seeking for two English teachers. Qualifications: -With a master degree in English (either linguistics or literature) - Proficiency in English and a good command of his/her major -Deep love for teaching profession -Ability to teach literature, linguistics and other courses for senior class

40、es -Good at using a computer and using Photoshop Qualified applicants will have interviews and tests. If interested, please send an application letter and detailed resume in Chinese and English, a recent photo and a copy of diploma. Those interested please contact Li Ming, the personnel director. Ma

41、iling address: Personnel Section Foreign Language Institute Postcode: 123456 Tel. No.: 87654321 47 What subject will the new teacher teach? _ and other courses for senior classes. 48 What degree is needed? 49 What special skills are required? Good at using _. 50 What will the qualified applicants ha

42、ve? 51 Who is Li Ming? 52 The wheel is the simplest yet the most remarkable of all inventions, because there are no wheels in nature - no living thing was ever created with wheels. （ A）轮子是一切发明中最简单也是最不起眼的，因为不存在天然的轮子 没有一种生物是生来就有轮子的。 （ B）轮子是一切发明中最简便却最完美的，因为自然界不存在轮子 没有一种生物是生来就会用轮子的。 （ C）轮子是一切发明中最简单却又最了不

43、起的发明，因为自然界不存在轮子 没有一种生物是用轮子创造出来的。 （ D）轮子是一切发明中最简单，然而最了不起的发明，因为没有自然的轮子 即使有也不能用轮子创造出生物来的。 53 If something urgent happens that prevents you from keeping the appointment， you can change or cancel the appointment immediately （ A）假如有妨碍你约会的要紧事发生，你最好做出更改或取消约会的抉择。 （ B）如果某事突发，使你不能如期约会，你应迅速对改变或取消约会做出反应。 （ C）假如有

44、急事需你另行约会，你可改变时间或及时进行约会。 （ D）如果你有急事不能按时赴约，可以立即改变或取消约会。 54 The increase in international business has created a need for manager with skills in cross-culture communication. （ A）国际贸易增加了跨国文化交流的机会，也提高了经理的技能。 （ B）国际贸易提高了对经理掌握跨国文化交流技能的要求。 （ C）国际贸易的增加需要具有跨国文化交流技能的经理。 （ D）国际贸易增加了对经理文化交际能力的需求。 55 It takes qui

45、te a bit of practice to become skilled at this technique. （ A）训练就要花费时间，掌握这项技术就要练习。 （ B）成为这项技术的专家就要多点练习。 （ C）在这项技术上达到熟练程度需要进行相当多的训练。 （ D）要掌握这项技术就得花费一点时间训练。 56 Dear Mr. White, Thank you very much for your wonderful lecture on Friday last week. I am writing now, on behalf of all the students and teachi

46、ng staff in the center to say how much we all enjoy your wonderful lecture. We have learned a lot about the recent international development on the IT market and are very grateful to you for your coming to our university and giving us such an interesting and informative talk. Thank you again and we

47、are looking forward to hearing you again. Yours sincerely Li Ming 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. 57 This part is to test your ability to d

48、o practical writing. You are required to write a business letter according to the following information given in Chinese. Remembered to do the task on the Translation/ Composition Sheet. 说明：以部门经理 (Ruth Crawford)的名义给公司全体员工发一份内部通知。 时间： 2007年 6月 24日 事由：有关更换电话系统事宜 内容： 1由于业务 需要，公司拟更新目前使用的电话系统； 2现有 3个通讯公司提交的更新方案，内容见附件； 3请员工仔细阅读并提出自己的建议； 4提交建议的时间：本月底前； 5公司将于下月初定货。 注：请将上述内容写成一段文字，不得逐条罗列，不得签考生自己姓名。 Words for reference 事由 Re； 更新 update； 附件 attachment； 定货 place an order； 通讯 公司 communications company Memo To： All Staff Employees From： _ Re： _