[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷489及答案与解析.doc

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1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 489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） Tonight. （ B） By air. （ C） With my friend. （ D） On business. Section B 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 dialo

3、gues 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） In France. （ B） In the U S A. （ C） In Japan. （ D） In China Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The pa

4、ssage has some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. During the second reading, 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

5、 begin. 3 Christmas is celebrated (11) the world. December 25 is believed to be the birthday of Jesus Christ. People (12) gifts. You give gifts to family members and close friends. Children receive toys from Santa Claus. They believe that on Christmas Eve Santa Claus, a fat old man who wears a red (

6、13) and hat and long white beard, will come down from the chimney to bring them gifts. (14) the story, the old man travels in a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer. The children usually hang their long stockings near the chimney. On Christmas morning they will find the stockings full of candy and toys.

7、Their parents, instead of Santa Claus, (15) fill the stockings with what they wish for. 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. 8 Profe

8、ssor White had us _ compositions every Friday. （ A） writing （ B） write （ C） written （ D） to write 9 Ive never seen the young man _ next to the director. （ A） sits （ B） sitting （ C） sat （ D） to sit 10 He is the only one of the students who_finished the task in time. （ A） is （ B） are （ C） have （ D） ha

9、s 11 Although I have lived in this country for just three months, I _ the food there. （ A） used to eating （ B） am used to eat （ C） am used to eating （ D） used to eat 12 More than one man _ been sent to the hardest place since 1979. （ A） has （ B） have （ C） had （ D） is 13 The moment has come _ I can f

10、ully display my ability. （ A） that （ B） which （ C） when （ D） what 14 It is requested that every student _ a paper on campus life. （ A） writes （ B） wrote （ C） writing （ D） write 15 I cant _ what has happened to the vegetables, for they were freshly picked this morning. （ A） figure out （ B） work out （

11、 C） look out （ D） turn out 16 What he told me to do was _ I should get fully prepared before the interview. （ A） what （ B） if （ C） which （ D） that 17 The police have not _ the search even if it has lasted for a week. （ A） given up （ B） taken away （ C） broken in （ D） brought about Section B Direction

12、s: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each bland with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. 18 Outside the restaurant, we came across a man doing a fire-eating(perform)_. 19 It is (legal) _ to do business like that, youll be punishe 20 We have to find new ways t

13、o_(strength)the relationship with the US 21 More than 20 (vary)_ of crops, such as rice, cotton and peanuts, are grown. 22 At the meeting, the chairman spoke _ (high) of our work. 23 It is high time that you (apply) _ your knowledge to the production. 24 The guard at the gate insisted that everybody

14、 (obey) _ the rules. 25 Im very busy (prepare) _ for the examination now. 26 The car was repaired but not to the owners _ ( satisfy ). 27 Living in the country is less (expense) _ than living in the city. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished

15、 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. 28 Self-employed private physicians who charge a fee for each patient visit are the foundation of medical practice in the United States. Most physicians

16、have a contract relationship with one or more hospitals in the community. They send their patients to these hospitals, which usually charge patients that they care for. Some hospitals belong to a city, a state or, in the case of veterans hospitals, a federal government agency. Others are operated by

17、 religious orders(教堂 ) or other non-profit groups. Some medical doctors are on salary. Salaried physicians may work as hospital staff members, or residents, who are often still in training. They may teach in medical schools, be hired by corporations to care for their workers or work for the federal

18、governments Public Health Service. Physicians are among the best paid professionals in the United States. In the 1980s, it was not uncommon for medical doctors to earn incomes of more than $100,000 a year. Specialists, particularly surgeons, might earn several times that amount. Physicians list many

19、 reasons why they deserve to be so well rewarded for their work. One reason is the long and expensive preparation required to become a physician in the United States. Most would be physicians first attend college for four years, which can cost nearly $20,000 a year at one of the best private institu

20、tions. Prospective(未来 ) physicians then attend medical school for four years. Tuition alone can exceed $10,000 a year. By the time they have obtained their medical degrees, many young physicians are deeply in debt. They still face three to five years of residency(实习期 ) in a hospital, the first year

21、as an apprentice physician. The hours are long and their pay is relatively low. Setting up a medical practice is expensive, too. Sometimes several physicians will decide to establish a group practice, so they can share the expense of maintaining an office and buying equipment. These physicians also

22、of each others patients in emergencies. Physicians work long hours and must accept a great deal of responsibility. Many medical procedures, even quite routine ones, involve risk. It is understandable that physicians want to be well rewarded for making decisions which can mean the difference between

23、life and death. 28 According to the passage, it is very unlikely that an American hospital is owned by _. （ A） a church （ B） a corporation （ C） a city （ D） a state 29 The expenses for becoming a doctor are spent on _. （ A） schooling and training （ B） practice in a hospital （ C） facilities he or she

24、uses. （ D） education he or she provides 30 According to the passage, how long does it take for a would-be physician to become an independent physician in the USA? （ A） About seven years. （ B） Eight years. （ C） Ten years. （ D） About twelve years. 31 Sometimes several physicians set up a group medical

25、 practice mainly because _. （ A） they may have more patients （ B） they can take turns to work long hours （ C） facilities may be a big burden to an individual （ D） no one wants to assume too much responsibility 32 Which of the following statements could fully express the authors view towards physicia

26、ns payment in the USA? （ A） Physicians expensive education and the characteristics of their work make them well deserve the handsome pay. （ B） It is reasonable for physicians to have a large income because their work is very dangerous. （ C） Physicians should be better paid because they work long hou

27、rs under bad conditions. （ D） Physicians shoulder great responsibilities, so it is understandable that they should be well rewarded. Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 33 Global English Center General English in al

28、l four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. 3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1 200 yuan) and one year (2 000 yuan) courses. Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.-Fri 33 If you work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Which school will you choose? （ A） Modem Language

29、 School. （ B） Global English Center. （ C） The 21st Century English Training Center. （ D） The International House of English. 34 The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other 3 schools in that _. （ A） its teaching quality is better （ B） it is the nearest to the city center （ C）

30、 its courses are more advanced （ D） it requires an entrance examination 35 Youll probably prefer to go to the International House of English because it _. （ A） offers free sightseeing and social activities （ B） has a special course in spoken English （ C） costs less than the other schools （ D） has na

31、tive English teachers 36 If you take the evening classes at the International House of English, youll pay about _. （ A）￥ 60 （ B）￥ 240 （ C）￥ 720 （ D）￥ 1 000 37 If you prefer to go to small classes to learn English, which telephone number should you call? （ A） 67605270. （ B） 67432308. （ C） 67801642. （

32、 D） 67353019. 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. 38 DOs and DONTs The following DOs and DONTs may help you to

33、avoid becoming the victim of a pickpocket. DO carry with you only what you need; leave in your hotels safe such valuables as jewelry, airline tickets, travelers checks, credit cards, extra cash and your passport. Once admitted to France, American tourists do not have to carry passports at all times,

34、 a student card or drivers license usually is enough if you are asked by a police to officer for identification. DO carry your passport separately from your wallet or handbag. This is not always feasible for women, but men can carry their passports in a front pants pocket or inside jacket pocket. DO

35、NT have one family or group member carry everyones passport; never put a groups passports in the same bag or briefcase. DONT leave your valuables in a locked car, locks are easily opened by experts, the trunk is not safe either. DOs: 1. Put valuables in your【 46】 . 2. Besides student card, showing【

36、47】 is enough when asked by the police. 3. Men can put【 48】 inside jacket pocket. DONTs: 1. Dont put【 49】 passports in the same bag. 2. A【 50】 car is not necessarily safe. 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. 43 A- No Turn B- Handle with Care C- Please Shut the Door after You D- Protect Public Property E- Replace the Newspapers after Reading F- Round-the-clock Business G- Seat by Number

38、 H- See to the Fire I- Shooting Prohibited 43 ( ) 小心轻放 ( ) 禁止停车 44 ( ) 对号入座 ( ) 内有照片，请勿折叠 45 ( ) 昼夜营业 ( ) 不准转弯 46 ( ) 排队购票 ( ) 请随手关门 47 ( ) 油漆未干 ( ) 爱护公物 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) fo

39、llowing them. 48 Grounds-person (场地管理员 ) Wanted The Ysnton Playingfield Committee has for many years been fortunate to have Eddie Christiansen as grounds-person at its sports ground in Littlemarsh. However, after 10 years of service, Eddie has decided its time to retire in July. The committee wishes

40、 him the best for his retired life. However, this leaves us needing a new grounds-person. This role is part-time, averaging around 5 hours per week. The duties involve the mowing (除草 ), rolling, and trimming (修剪 ) of the field edges. Applicants (求职人 ) need to be able to drive and use the equipment n

41、eeded for the above-mentioned duties. Applicants can either contact Hugh Morris, 42 Spencer Avenue, tel. 765-4943780, to discuss or register an interest in the position, or any member of the Playingfield Committee. 48 Which organization is in need of a grounds-person? The _. 49 Why is a new grounds-

42、person needed? Because the former grounds-person, Eddie Christiansen, has decided its time to _. 50 What are the duties of a grounds-person? His duties involve the mowing, _ of the field edges. 51 What should applicants be able to do? They should be able to _ the equipment needed for the duties. 52

43、Who is the contact person? _ or any committee member. 53 Gases differ from solid in that the former have greater compressibility than the latter. （ A）气体与固体的区别在于前者比后者有更大的压缩性。 （ B）气体与固体是有区别的，前者比后者有更大的压缩性。 （ C）气体与 固体是有区别的，前者比后者更能压缩。 （ D）气体与固体在压缩性上是没有区别的。 54 Mr. Wang was too experienced a businessman to

44、 accept the first offer. （ A）为了接受第一次报盘，王先生有了一次非常丰富的商人经历。 （ B）王先生是位经验非常丰富的商人，他不可能接受第一个报价。 （ C）王先生是一位有经验的商人以至于不能接受第一次发盘。 （ D）王先生是一位接受第一次报价的非常有经验的商人。 55 So absorbed as is he that she did not dare to make a sound. （ A）他那么聚精会神，她不敢说一句话。 （ B）他那么吸引人，她不敢弄出一点声音。 （ C）他那么聚精会神，以至于她都不敢弄出一点声音。 （ D）他那么吸引人，她一句话都不敢跟他

45、说。 56 This new type of air-conditioner is so engery-efficient that it can save the company forty thousand dollars a year. （ A）这种新型空调功率很高，公司电费一年高达四万美元 （ B）这种新型空调高效节能，一年能为公司节省四万美元。 （ C）这种新型空调效率很高，公司一年节省了电费四万美元。 （ D）这种新型空调效率很高，公司一年仅需支付电费四万美元。 57 Over a million people visit Hawaii(夏威夷 )each year because

46、 of its pleasant weather and wonderful scenery(景色 ). The Hawaiian islands have very mild temperatures. In addition, the rainfall in Hawaii is not very heavy because mountains on the north of each island stop incoming storms. This pleasant weather helps tourists to enjoy Hawaiis wonderful natural sce

47、nery, from mountain waterfalls to fields of flowers and fruits. 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. 58 说明： 2008年 5月 12日，中国四 川省发生了里氏 8.0级的大地震，地震

48、中，无数孩子失去家园。为此，校学生会号召大家本周六上午 9:30在主教学楼前面为灾区孩子捐款，请你以学生会的名义写一份通知。日期： 2008年 5月 14日 Words for reference： 里氏 Richter scale；学生会 The Students Union；主教学楼 Main Building 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 489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

49、 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】 Why are you going to Paris? 1 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 “Why are you going to Paris?” 即 “你为什么要去巴黎 ?”是询问对方去巴黎的原因。 D选项 “On business ” (山公差。 ) 是对这