[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷136及答案与解析.doc

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1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 136及答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. There are 5 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct an

2、swer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Better than I expected. （ B） We went to the cinema last night. （ C） Sorry, I dont think so. （ D） Have you seen it before.? （ A） Why? （ B） Mr. Smith. （ C） At 7:00. （ D） At the meeting room. （ A） I dont account. （ B） It doesnt matter. （ C） Sorry, but

3、there was a heavy traffic jam. （ D） I have no account. （ A） No, you dont have to. （ B） Its my pleasure. （ C） Nothing else. （ D） Of course not. （ A） Its very nice. （ B） Its too big. （ C） Its fifty dollars. （ D） Its too expensive. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understan

4、d short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. The dialogues and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） He is selling tickets. （ B

5、） He is driving to New York. （ C） He is driving a bus. （ D） He is buying tickets. （ A） She asked a leave of absence. （ B） She was late because of the traffic jam. （ C） She got up late. （ D） She worked very hard. （ A） At home. （ B） In a hotel. （ C） In a car. （ D） In the supermarket. （ A） 6:00 oclock.

6、 （ B） 5:30 oclock. （ C） 5:00 oclock. （ D） 4:00 oclock. （ A） Exciting. （ B） Interesting. （ C） Positive. （ D） Boring. Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The passage has some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. During the second rea

7、ding, you are required to put the missing words or phrases on the blank in order of numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 11 Spring is the most beautiful season. Sweet flowers and green grass greet you everywhere.

8、Everything is fresh. Closing your eyes, you can smell this. One (11) spring day, I observed young people having fun using the wind to fly their kites. Multicolored creations of varying (12) filled the skies like beautiful birds darting and dancing. As the strong winds gusted against the kites, a str

9、ing kept them in check. Instead of blowing away (13) they arose against it to achieve great heights. They shook and pulled, but the restraining string and the tail kept them in tow, (14) upward and against the wind. As the kites struggled and trembled against the string, they (15) say, “Let me go! L

10、et me go!“ 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 words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D. 16 I _ an old friend at the supermarket this morning. （ A） ran out （ B） ran into （ C

11、） ran over （ D） ran away 17 From then on we _ our heads and became our own masters. （ A） rose （ B） aroused （ C） arose （ D） raised 18 1 will never forget the first day _ I went to the college. （ A） that （ B） when （ C） in which （ D） for which 19 Please forgive me for _ you beforehand. （ A） not to info

12、rm （ B） not inform （ C） not informing （ D） no inform 20 It was stupid _ you to let the good chance go again. （ A） of （ B） for （ C） about （ D） with 21 Ive not _ Lisa since she went to Britain three years ago. （ A） received from （ B） heard from （ C） written from （ D） learned from 22 _ I know, Jack has

13、 no interest in what you said. （ A） As long as （ B） So far as （ C） So much as （ D） As many as 23 Xiao Hua is a little nervous as he _ in public. （ A） . has never spoken （ B） had never spoken （ C） was never speaking （ D） never has spoken 24 I have talked to him many times, but he never took any _ of

14、what I said. （ A） notice （ B） remark （ C） word （ D） attention 25 Every girl and every boy _ to attend the party. （ A） wish （ B） is wishing （ C） wishes （ D） are wishing Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given

15、in the brackets. 26 We all know that Thomas Edison was a great (invent) _. 27 Im sorry (bring) _ you so much trouble. 28 I dont mind you (smoke) _ in the room. 29 She says that she will arrive at 7:00 at the (late) _. 30 (person) _ speaking, I dont agree with what you have said. 31 He will get (nerv

16、ousness) _ in front of many people. 32 When I heard the news, I could not help (cry) _. 33 Xiao Hong is (clever) _ than any other student in her class. 34 When I was young I often heard the song (sing) _ by people. 35 He was sentenced to (die) _ for the crime. Task 1 Directions: After reading the fo

17、llowing 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 Washington Irving was the American first man of letters to be known internationally. His works

18、 were received enthusiastically both in England and in the United States. He was, in fact, one of the most successful writers of his time in either country, delighting a large general public and at the same time winning the admiration of fellow writers like Scott in Britain and Poe and Tarwthorne in

19、 the United States. The respect in which he was held was partly owing to the man himself, with his warm friendliness, his good sense, his politeness, his gay spirits, his artistic integrity, his love of both the old World and the New. Thackeray described Irving as a “gentleman, who, though himself b

20、orn in no very high sphere, was most finished, polished, witty; socially the equal of the most refined Europeans“. In England he was granted an honorary degree from Oxford - an unusual honor for a citizen of a young, uncultured nation - and received the medal of the Royal Society of Literature; Amer

21、ica made him ambassador to Spain. Irvings background provides little to explain his literary achievements. A gifted but delicate child, he had little schooling. He studied law, but without zeal, and never did practice seriously. He was immune to his strict Presbyterian home environment, frequenting

22、both social gatherings and the theater. 36 Through the American history, who was the first person whose letters were known internationally? （ A） Scott. （ B） Tarwthorne. （ C） Irving. （ D） Thackeray. 37 Which of the following writers is the one who was born earlier than Irving? （ A） Scott. （ B） Poe. （

23、 C） Tarwthorne. （ D） None of the above. 38 What is true about Irvings background? （ A） His background helped him to make literary achievements. （ B） He spent much time learning law. （ C） Though a gifted child he was, he received poor education. （ D） His religious belief helped him a lot. 39 Why is t

24、he honorary degree from Oxford which Irving was granted so unusual? （ A） Because Oxford was a famous university iii the world. （ B） Because he was from America which was a country with young history and less culture. （ C） Because the degree was not easy to get. （ D） Because he was not so famous as h

25、is fellow writers. 40 Which of the following statements is not Irvings achievement? （ A） Being immune to his strict Presbyterian home environment. （ B） Receiving the medal of the Royal Society of Literature. （ C） Being American ambassador to Spain. （ D） Getting all honorary degree from Oxford. Task

26、2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 41 Many American women are earning money outside their homes today. Among women who are eighteen to sixty-four years old, fifty percent have jobs. In general, working women have had mo

27、re education than those who stay at home. Of course, those who work, thirty-two percent of them have attended college, compared with twenty percent of those who do not have jobs. Among women with jobs, eight out of ten drive a car to work, and eight percent take a vacation away from home during the

28、past year. Much of the traveling is by air. These figures come from a report which was written for advertisers. It offers a new picture of women today. For instance, it tells advertisers that fifty-one percent of all American women have traveled by air-along with fifty-nine percent of all American m

29、en. The lesson for American business is that many women now have other interests besides their homes. They like advertisements which show women in office, planes and cars. 41 After reading the passage we know that _ . （ A） all women in the USA have jobs （ B） all the women in the USA like to work ver

30、y much （ C） half of the women aged 18 to 64 in the USA have jobs （ D） fifty percent of the USA women have jobs outside their homes 42 _ of the working women in the USA have been to university. （ A） Nearly one third （ B） About a quarter （ C） One fourth （ D） About a half 43 During the past years, most

31、 working women took vacation _ . （ A） by car （ B） by bike （ C） by air （ D） on foot 44 The report _ for advertisers offers. （ A） written, a new picture of women （ B） written, a new photo （ C） writing, a new book for persons （ D） writing, a new book for women 45 What is the lesson for American busines

32、s? （ A） Many women still pay more attention to their homes. （ B） Nowadays many women have other interests besides their homes. （ C） Many women have no interests. （ D） Many women dont care of their homes any longer. Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to

33、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 Recipe Potatoes and Cucumber with Parsley 2 potatoes, about 3/4 pound 1 cucumber, about 3/4 pound 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley Sal

34、t and pepper to taste Peel the potatoes. Split them in half, and then cut into quarters. Put the potatoes in a small skillet with water to cover. Bring to the boil and cook about 10 minutes. Meanwhile scrape the cucumber. Cut it into 11/2 inch lengths. Cut each length in half. When the potatoes have

35、 cooked 10 minutes, add the cucumbers. Cook about four minutes. Drain. Add the butter to the vegetables and toss. Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper to taste, and serve. Yielding: 4 servings. Potatoes and Cucumber with Parsley is made up of 2 potatoes, (46) , 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon fi

36、nely chopped parsley and (47) to taste. The potatoes will be finally cut into (48) . The potatoes should be cooked earlier than (49) . Add (50) to the vegetables and toss. Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those gi

37、ven in Chinese in the table below. Than you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets of question NO. 51-55. 51 A-Information Desk B-First Aid C-May Remain In wheelchair D-Parking Lot Service E-Baby Care Centre F-Services For Guests With Disabilities G-ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) Locat

38、ions H-Lost And Found I-Guided Tours J-Credit Cards K-Foreign Currency L-Vegetarian Selection M-Lockers N-Photo Spot O-Parade Route P-Assisted-Listening Device Available 51 ( )拍照点 ( )物品存放处 52 ( )急救站 ( )残疾人服务 53 ( )游览路线 ( )自动取款机 54 ( )停车服务 ( )导游观光 55 ( )失物招领处 ( )问讯处 Task 5 Directions: The following i

39、s a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 56 Many people say the world is becoming a more dangerous place. In almost every area of the world, something bad is happening. Many countries are having political problems.

40、Some are fighting wars with their neighbors. In others, people are making trouble against their own government and fighting wars. Terrorists are taking hostages and hijacking planes (劫机 ) to make demands on their government or on the government of another country. Some countries are violating (侵犯 )

41、the human rights of some of their citizens. People in those countries as well as in other countries are against the government. Besides political problems, there are also economic problems. In some countries, there is not enough food, and people are starving. In other countries, such as the U. S., u

42、nskilled workers are losing their jobs as technology keeps increasing. There are also many social problems. In the U. S., for example, more and more people are getting divorced, and the children are growing up in single-parent families. Many young women are having babies without getting married. Mor

43、e and more young people are suing drugs. 56 What are the kinds of problem mentioned in the passage? 57 In some countries, what are the people doing to their own government? 58 Under economic problems, what are happening to people? 59 How many social problems are mentioned in the passage? 60 What is

44、the main idea of the passage? 61 The metal, iron in particular, is known to be an important material in engineering. （ A）大家知道，金属，特别是铁，已知在工程学上是一种重要材料。 （ B）大家知道，金属，特别是铁，是工程学方面的重要材料。 （ C）金属，铁很特殊，是重要工程方面的材料。 （ D）金属，特别是铁，它是工程学中的重要材料，这是众所周知的。 62 We would like to have samples of various sizes of your produ

45、ct together with the lowest prices. （ A）我们宁愿各种规格的产品样品，加上最低价格。 （ B）和最低价一起 ，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其最低售价。 （ D）我方希望获得你们各种形状规格的产品样品及其最低价。 63 For years, astronomers struggled to calculate the age of the universe. （ A）多年以来，宇航员们在努力计算宇宙存在的时间。 （ B）多年以来，宇航员们在努力地探索，力求揭开宇宙的年龄之谜。 （ C）多年以来，宇航员们在挣扎地

46、探索，力求揭开宇宙的年龄之谜。 （ D）多年以来，宇航 员们在努力地计算宇宙的年龄现象。 64 We are sure that the business between us will be promoted in years to come. （ A）我们相信，我们之间的生意在未来的几年将受到促进。 （ B）我们肯定，在我们之间的商业将会受到推动，在若干年里将来临。 （ C）我们深信，我们之间的商业将随着时间的推移而得到增进。 （ D）我们相信，我们之间的业务将在今后的几年得到发展。 65 It is important to realize that the same technolog

47、y that helps us may also harm us. We can prevent this from happening by carefully controlling the new technology. As one expert says, “We must remember that it is the intelligent application of technology that will lead us to success.“ 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test

48、your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an letter or composition according to the following information. 66 由学生会主办，邀请来自中山大学的李华博士来校开设讲座。 时间： 2006年 3月 16日 地点：演讲厅 内容：关于现代英国文学 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 136答案与解析 Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. There are 5 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 1 【听力原文】 How do you like the