[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（A级）模拟试卷4及答案与解析.doc

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1、大学英语三级（ A级）模拟试卷 4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 de

2、cide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D. （ A） $116. （ B） $150. （ C） $115. （ D） $126. （ A） He cant explain the instructions clearly. （ B） He speaks too fast. （ C） He doesnt understand the instructions clearly. （ D） He is deaf. （ A） John is a close friend of the womans. （ B） John

3、 is the best hairdresser in town. （ C） John is a hairdresser. （ D） John often helps the woman. （ A） New York. （ B） Rome. （ C） Paris. （ D） San Francisco. （ A） Sitting on her desk. （ B） Sitting at her desk. （ C） Standing near her desk. （ D） Walking on her desk. Section B Directions: This section is to

4、 test your ability 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

5、marked A, B, C, and D. （ A） He is out of town. （ B） He is having a meeting. （ C） He is busy. （ D） He is abroad. （ A） The British government. （ B） The individual post offices. （ C） Either the sender or the receiver of a letter. （ D） The local government. （ A） Comedies. （ B） Horror films. （ C） Mystery

6、 films. （ D） Crime films. （ A） Unreasonable. （ B） Horrible. （ C） Frightening. （ D） Stupid and unbelievable. （ A） To ring up the ABC and find out whats on. （ B） To watch TV because them is a good musical on. （ C） To read an evening paper and find out whats on. （ D） To stay at home because there are n

7、o good films. 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 complete the answer to it with a word or a short ph

8、rase. 11 What is required in many different situations in American culture? An expression of _. 12 For what do people say “thank you“? They say “thank you“ for big favors as well as for _. 13 What is not necessary for others help? Excessive _. 14 What will you say when your adviser helps you to edit

9、 your paper? “Thank you for your help.“ or “I really _.“ 15 How might your adviser feel if you keep on mentioning this kindness? The advisor might feel _. Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropria

10、te word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 Laptops are now so expensive _ beyond the reach of almost everyone. （ A） that be （ B） as to be （ C） as be （ D） as being 17 This is the modem hotel _ the visitors can enjoy all good things. （ A） which （ B） that （ C） on that （ D） in which

11、18 Little _ about his own safety, though he was in great danger himself. （ A） does he care （ B） he cared （ C） did he care （ D） he cares 19 Jane _ her boss this morning, asking for a leave, but she forgot. （ A） could telephone （ B） should have telephoned （ C） might telephone （ D） must have telephoned

12、 20 She liked to stay at home. She had previously traveled seldom and then only _. （ A） When necessary （ B） what possible （ C） which necessary （ D） while possible 21 It has been a magnificent evening. I _. （ A） wouldnt have missed it for anything （ B） would have missed it for nothing （ C） would have

13、 missed it for anything （ D） wouldnt have missed it for nothing 22 I missed a very good chance. I _ that work when it was offered. （ A） should take （ B） should have taken （ C） had taken （ D） took 23 _ who helped the old lady last year. （ A） It were my friend and I （ B） That was my friend and I （ C）

14、It was my friend and I （ D） This was my friend and I 24 If death occurs at home, _ discovers the body should contact the doctor. （ A） who （ B） whoever （ C） whom （ D） whomever 25 The man shouted at the shop assistant, _ his arms constantly. （ A） waving （ B） waved （ C） m wave （ D） being waved Section

15、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 It was (bore) _ to sit on the train without books to read. 27 Soon the employees became very (skill) _ in doing such jobs. 28 In tropic areas people have to

16、 keep such food as fish and meat in cold (store) _ especially in the fridge. 29 The secretary worked late into the night, (prepare) _ a long speech for the president. 30 I feel bad because I have failed to live up to the _ (expect) of the parents. 31 I would rather you (leave) _ for Hang Zhou last w

17、eek. 32 Her (ambitious) _ was to be a great actress. 33 An art gallery with three thousand pictures (offer) _ to the nation as a gift. 34 The industrial revolution (modify) _ the whole structure of English society. 35 University expense is of a (consider) _ sum of money. Task 1 Directions: After rea

18、ding 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 Some people say that seals are the fairies of the sea and should not be killed. The

19、 seals are the cleverest creatures that have ever been found in the sea. “In the Kingdom of the Seals“ is an English fairy story by Donald A. Mackenzie. It tells of a seal hunter who wounds a seal. The seal swims away with the hunters knife still in its back. That evening a stranger on a black horse

20、 calls at the home of the seal hunter and takes him to the edge of a cliff. Suddenly the seal hunter finds himself falling. He falls to the bottom of the sea. The stranger Changes into a seal and leads him towards a huge underwater palace. Inside the palace he sees an old grey seal lying on a bed in

21、 terrible pain. Beside the bed is a knife which the hunter recognizes as his own. He is ashamed of his cruelty and begs forgiveness of the old seal. Because this is a fairy story, the wound is healed when the seal hunter lays his hand on it and wishes. The old seal regains his strength straight away

22、. The seal hunter promises never to hunt seals again, Then he is led back to dry land. When he gets home he finds his pockets are filled with pearls. 36 According to the passage, some peoples impression of seals is that _. （ A） they are the cleverest creatures in the sea （ B） they are good at swimmi

23、ng （ C） they are the fairies of the sea （ D） they are our friends 37 We learn from the second paragraph that _. （ A） In the Kingdom of the Seals tells the seal hunter not to wound a seal （ B） In the Kingdom of the Seals tells a story about a seal hunter （ C） The seal hunter did not want to kill the

24、seal （ D） The seal can always swim with a knife in its back 38 The seal hunter begs forgiveness of the old seal because _. （ A） he is sorry to have wounded the old seal （ B） he is afraid that the seals would kill him （ C） he knows that the old seal is the king in the kingdom of the seals （ D） the se

25、als give him many pearls 39 Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? （ A） The stranger on a black horse is a seal doctor. （ B） We know that this is not a true story. （ C） The old grey seal puts the knife beside the bed. （ D） The seal hunters name is Donald A. Mackenzie. 40

26、 The writer of the passage intends to tell us that _. （ A） he believes the story “In the Kingdom of the Seals“ （ B） we should know something about seals and not kill them （ C） Donald A. Mackenzie knows a lot of the seals （ D） seals are clever animals Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task

27、1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Apples are the second most valuable fruit crop in the United States, after oranges. Autumn is a time when fresh apples are everywhere. They are not native to the country. Research shows that apples came from Central Asia. But

28、 they are believed to have been grown in America since the early sixteen hundreds. Washington State, in the Pacific Northwest, produces the countrys biggest apple crop. New York and Michigan are also big producers. Among nations, China is the biggest grower followed by the United States and Turkey.

29、This year, American growers expect to harvest nearly four thousand five hundred million kilograms of apples. That is a little less than last years record harvest. Apples are a member of the rose family. Apples come in reds, greens and yellows. About two thousand five hundred kinds grow in the United

30、 States, Three times that number are grown around the world. The University of Illinois Extension service says one hundred varieties are grown most commonly in the United States. The most popular are the Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji and Granny Smith. In the United States, three fourth

31、s of apples are eaten fresh. Some are made into sweet foods like apple pie. The rest are processed to make products such as apple juice, apple cider(苹果酒 ), apple sauce and vinegar. A popular saying goes: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.“ Apples are a healthy food. For one thing, they are high

32、in fiber, mainly in the skin. Apple trees flower in late spring. Late blossoming avoids freezing weather. So farmers can grow apples farther north than most other fruits. In North America, apples can be grown in all fifty states and Canada. 41 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

33、 （ A） Orange is a fruit crop that is less valuable than apple in America. （ B） There are about 7,500 kinds of apples grown in the world. （ C） China is the third largest apple grower after the U.S. and Turkey. （ D） This year, America growers expect to harvest more apples than last year. 42 When is th

34、e harvest time of fresh apple? （ A） Fall. （ B） From September to November. （ C） After Autumn. （ D） Late Spring. 43 We can infer that _. （ A） One fourth of apples are made into sweet foods in America. （ B） The Americans believe that apples are good to their health. （ C） Apples can be grown in freezin

35、g weather. （ D） Most other fruits survive in freezing weather. 44 Apples are good to our health because _. （ A） the apple skin is delicious （ B） the doctor hates apples （ C） apples are rich in fiber （ D） they are healthy food 45 Apples in America come from _. （ A） China （ B） Turkey （ C） North Americ

36、a （ D） Central Asia 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 Dictionary The dictionary is a living teacher. Whene

37、ver you come across a new word, consult this book, and you will find a clear definition. Every student, whether attending school or self-taught, should always have a dictionary at hand. As a student aid, the dictionary is convenient, inexpensive and almost omniscient. Skills will develop with your c

38、onstant use of various dictionaries. The more you use them, the more familiar you will become with them. Sooner or later, you will be quite skilled in finding the page, scanning the entries, and locating the exact meaning. A student should always keep one thing in mind, however. As a language learne

39、r, you can never become too attached to dictionaries. Basic language skills do not come from dictionaries, but from your practice. Expose yourself to the language by listening, speaking and writing; and that is the way to master a language. Dictionary Dictionary can be=【 46】 . You can learn【 47】 of

40、a word from dictionary when you read it. The feature of the dictionary: _,【 48】 and omniscient. You will be skilled in【 49】 the meaning of the word you consult. Although the dictionary is so beneficial, you cannot get such basic language skills that come from【 50】 . Task 4 Directions: The following

41、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 Acertificate of origin Bcertificate of quality Ccertificate of quantity Dcertifica

42、te of weight Ecommercial invoice Fexclusive agent Ggross weight Hnet weight Ipayment in advance Jretail price Ksale by grade Lsale by specification Mshipping documents Nwarning marks Owar risk Ppayment by installments 51. ( )品质检验证书 ( )商业发票 52. ( )净重 ( )重量检验证书 53. ( )预付货款 ( )零售价 54. ( )警告性标志 ( )产地证书

43、55. ( )战争险 ( )分期付款 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. 56 The Visa officer Dear Sir, I enclose the completed application form for an entry visa to enable Mr. Dickson, the sales

44、 director of this company, to visit Thailand. Mr. Dickson will be leaving London on 5th August for a business tour of the Far East and, subject to issues of the necessary visa, proposes to arrive in Bangkok on August 7th or 8th and to stay for about fourteen days, when he will leave for Singapore. H

45、is address in Bangkok will be the Dalmeny Hotel. The purpose of Mr. Dicksons visit to Thailand is to gain information about recent developments in education there, with special reference to the use of our publications. He intends to visit departments of education, the universities, commercial and te

46、chnical colleges and other educational organizations, and to call on the leading booksellers. My company would guarantee Mr. Dicksons financial security during his stay in Thailand and payment of all expenses he may incur. I enclose the following supporting documents: 1. Mr. Dieksons passport. 2. A

47、cheque for the visa fee. 3. A registered stamped, addressed envelope for return of the passport. 4. A copy of the companys catalogue of publications for your reference. Should you require any further information, if you let me know, I shall be happy to offer it. Yours faithfully, VIPExam 56 What kin

48、d of visa does Mr. Dickson need? 57 Who is Mr. Dickson? _ of the company. 58 Which two countries will he visit? 59 What is the purpose of Mr. Dicksons visit? To _. 60 Who will be in charge of Mr. Dicksons financial security? 61 That kind of person is anything but a Marxist （ A）那种人除了不是马克思主义者，什么都是。 （ B）那种人确是一个马克思主义者。 （ C）那种人三教九流什么地方都能混。 （ D）那种人根本不是马克思主义者。 62 We got so used to seeing advertisements everywhere that they become largely invisible. （ A）我们习惯了看到比比皆是的广告，以至于这些广告大都变成隐形的了。 （ B）我们变得习惯于看到处处都是有形或隐形的广告了。 （ C）我 们