[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷496及答案与解析.doc

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1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 496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） More than 9, 000 yuan. （ B） Yes, its very expensive. （ C） Only three computers. （ D） No, its cheap. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue,

3、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） She is going to see the game. （ B） She hasnt got the ticket. （ C） She has to finish his paper. （ D） She

4、doesnt like football game. 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 reading, you are required to put the missing words or phrases on the blank in order of numbe

5、red blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. 3 Since the reform and (11) policy in 1978, great changes have (12) in China. In the past, peoples life was almost the same and quite (13) . People worked 6 days a week and stayed a

6、t home or went to the movie at leisure. They had no other places to go for (14) . But now people have more free time and more choices to (15) . They can make use of public and natural sports resources. Besides, they can make use of public sports facilities in the neighborhood or go to the health cen

7、ter. 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 Owing to space research, TV pictures can be transmitted _. （ A） live （ B） alive （ C） liv

8、ing （ D） lively 9 The building was named _ the hero who once worked in it. （ A） after （ B） with （ C） by （ D） from 10 Would you please _ me of that important appointment with Jane this Sunday? （ A） remind （ B） remember （ C） warn （ D） inform 11 If you want to speak English well, you must practice it _

9、. （ A） repeatedly （ B） repeatingly （ C） repeating （ D） repeated 12 He has invited me to the party,_is very kind of him. （ A） that （ B） which （ C） what （ D） it 13 You can drive the bus, _ you have the license. （ A） even if （ B） now that （ C） although （ D） so that 14 This is one of the longest bridges

10、 that _ on this river. （ A） is ever built （ B） was ever built （ C） has ever been built （ D） has ever built 15 You many keep the car _ you need it. （ A） as far as （ B） as good as （ C） as long as （ D） as well as 16 He _ several jackets and finally picked out a blue one. （ A） tried on （ B） went on （ C）

11、 took on （ D） got on 17 Please give us the reason_the goods were delayed （ A） why （ B） which （ C） what （ D） how 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. 18 Its important that enough money (col

12、lect)_ to support the project. 19 The problem (discuss)_ at the meeting now is very important for the development of our factory. 20 John, along with his two friends, (be)_going to the cinema this evening. 21 All these difficulties were caused by (nature)_disasters. 22 There was a stranger (stand)_

13、at the door. 23 The Chinese people rose to the (resist) _ against Japanese aggression. 24 Make him _ (do) it even if he doesnt want to. 25 Weather (permit) _, the sports meeting will be held next Saturday morning. 26 He has the ability (translate) _ this Chinese book into English, without any seriou

14、s mistakes. 27 When I found Linda, she (play) _ table tennis with her friend Jean. Task 1 Directions: After reading 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

15、make the correct choice. 28 Romes fire-fighting brigade remained until the fall of the empire in the 4th century. In the Dark Ages that followed, it was believed that fires were Gods punishment of the people for the bad thing they had done. And from the 4th to the 14th century, men often did not try

16、 very hard to put out the fires that broke out. Many families were made homeless and there was much needless sufferings. It was not until the 1600s that towns and cities in Europe started their own fire brigades. Fire hazards were many in this period. Homes were heated by wood or dried grass. They w

17、ere lighted by candle flame or by oil lamp. Cooking was done over open fires. Sometimes villages, towns and even cities were completely leveled once a rue broke out in a house or in a shop. In 1600s almost all of London was burned down. This terrible fire started when a baker dropped hot coals on th

18、e floor. London burned for six days. The largest fire in the United States was in 1871. It mined most of Chicago. It is believed to have started when a cow kicked over a lamp in a cowshed. Early fire fighters were not paid. They did not work full time. They all had other trades. It was not until abo

19、ut a hundred years ago that firemen were given money for their work. Today modem equipment helps the trained firemen to do a much better job. Fire will remain a hazard, but the men of the fire departments all over the world will continue to lessen the dangers. 28 When file destroyed a home during th

20、e Dark Ages, people _. （ A） felt that the fire was a punishment given by God （ B） wished the brigade had arrived sooner （ C） tried to stop heating by dried grass or wood （ D） tried to know how and why the fire started 29 Para. 2 mainly explains _. （ A） what damage was caused by Chicago （ B） how the

21、bakers were careless （ C） why so many fires happened in the 1600s （ D） which cities had fare brigades in the 1600s 30 Which of the following is referred to as the Dark Ages? （ A） The year 1600. （ B） The 1600s. （ C） The time between 1606 and 1871. （ D） The period from the 4th to the 14th century. 31

22、We can come to a conclusion that _. （ A） there were no fire brigades in Rome before the Dark Ages （ B） 100 years ago, fire fighters would starve to death if not well paid （ C） even nowadays, fire still endangers human beings （ D） God punished Londoners by setting fire to a bakery 32 The word “hazard

23、“ in the last paragraph most probably means _. （ A） danger （ B） enemy （ C） frightening （ D） punishment Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 33 One-day Tour of Zhaoqing and Foshan Cities Depart at 7:30 in the morning,

24、 Tour Star Lake and Seven-star Crags(岩 ). After lunch, go to Foshan and visit the ancient Temple. One-day Tour of Zhaoqing City Depart at 8:00 in the morning. Visit Dinghu Mountain and Qingyun Temple. After lunch, do sightseeing(观光 ) in Star Lake and Seven-star Crags. One-day Tour of Zhuhai and Zhon

25、gshan Cities Depart at 7:45 in the morning. Visit the former residence of Dr. Sun Yat-sen at Zhongshan, and then go to Zhuhai. After lunch, tour the New Yuan Ming Palace and take a boat around Macao. One-day Tour of Foshan City Depart at 8:30 in the morning. Tour the ancient Temple and Ancient Nanfe

26、ng Kiln(窑 ). After lunch, visit Folk Arts Studio and go sightseeing in Liang Gardenone of the most famous four Chinese traditional style gardens in Guangdong Province. 33 How many views of natural features will be visited by tourists in Zhaoqing and Foshan Cities? （ A） Two. （ B） Three. （ C） Four. （

27、D） Five. 34 After lunch, those who do sightseeing in Zhaoqing will tour _. （ A） Folk Arts Studio and Liang Garden （ B） Ancestral Temple and Star Lake （ C） New Yuan Ming Palace and Macao （ D） Star Lake and Seven-star Crags 35 When will the tourists be taken to pay a visit to Dr. Sun Yat-sens former r

28、esidence? （ A） At 7:30. （ B） At 7:45. （ C） At 8:00. （ D） At 8:30. 36 Why do people visit Liang Garden in Foshan city? （ A） It is famous for keeping a Chinese traditional style. （ B） It is a well-known modem private garden. （ C） There is a famous temple built in ancient times in it. （ D） There is a w

29、ell-known Folk Arts Studio in it. 37 Who are most likely to have written these four short pieces of writing? （ A） News reporters. （ B） Tourist guides. （ C） Editors. （ D） Tourists. Task 3 Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline in the table b

30、elow (No. 46 through 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the blanks. 38 English for Special Purposes The Sadrina Project An intermediate course featuring English for travel and the travel business. Twelve twenty-minute episodes on film and videocassette, with a te

31、xtbook. The Language of Business A best-selling advanced course with a textbook and four audiocassettes. The Bellcrest Story An advanced course for professional businessmen. Thirteen fifteen-minute episodes on film and videocassette, and a full range of teachers and students books and tapes produced

32、 in conjunction with Oxford University Press. English for International Cooperation Advanced English used for meetings, negotiation and administration. A textbook and four audiocassettes. Letter Writing in English A textbook on general and business letter writing. Project Aftermath A new intermediat

33、e course of technical English. Two books and four audiocassettes. The Scientist Speaks A film series covering a wide Variety of topics, with language teaching sections, and a textbook. The Language of Aviation A course made in collaboration with the major airlines giving a comprehensive account of a

34、ll aspects of the industry. A textbook and three audiocassettes.Names of the Courses Contents (46) _ An intermediate course featuring English for travel and the travel business. The Bellcrest Story An advanced course for (47) _. (48) _ A textbook on general and business letter writing. The Scientist

35、 Speaks It is a film series covering a variety of (49) _, with language teaching sections. The Language of Aviation It is a course made in collaboration with the major airlines giving a comprehensive account of (50) _. Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it, you are re

36、quired 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. 43 A-Clean Bill B-Chamber of Commerce C-Balance Sheet D-Cost, Insurance and Freight E-Cash against Documents F-Certified Public Accou

37、ntant G-Free on Board H-Free of Interest I-In Favor of J-Free on Rail K-Foreign Exchange L-Inward Collection M-Letter of Authorization N-Marine Insurance O-Policy P-Customs Duty 43 ( )资产负债表 ( )关税 44 ( )保单 ( )船上交货价 45 ( )免息 ( )注册会计师 46 ( )付现交单 ( )商会 47 ( )进口托收 ( )海险 Task 5 Directions: The following i

38、s a passage. After reading the passage you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 through No.60) following them. 48 June 15, 2006 Dear Sir, Your shipment of twelve thousand “Smart“ watches was received by our company this morning. However, we wish to make a number of complaints concerni

39、ng the serious delay in delivery and your failure to carry out our instructions with regard to this order. Late delivery of the goods has caused us to disappoint several of our most valued customers. The second complaint concerns (涉及 ) the mismatch in color between the watches we ordered and those d

40、elivered. As a result of the above problems, therefore, we feel that the most suitable course of action is to return to you unpaid any of the goods considered unsatisfactory. We look forward to your prompt reply. Yours sincerely, Marks Swift Managing Director, Johnson & Sons Ltd. 48 How many watches

41、 did Mr. Swifts company ordered? 49 Why did Mr. Swift write this letter? Because he wishes to complain about the serious delay in delivery and _ to carry out the instructions with regard to the order. 50 What made several most important customers of Mr. Swifts company disappointed? The late _ . 51 W

42、hat is the second complaint about? The second complaint concerns the _ between the watches Mr. Swifts company ordered and those delivered. 52 What is considered to be the most suitable course of action to solve the problems? The most suitable course of action is to return to the producer unpaid any

43、of the goods _ . 53 But for visitors， the airport is the actual gateway where entry procedures are done （ A）但对于游客说来，机场才是真正的入境通道，入境手续需要在这里办理。 （ B）除非是游客，机场才是执行进入程序的实际的大门。 （ C）但对旅游者来说，入境手续只能在机场这个真正的人口办理。 （ D）机场对于游客来说才是办理入境手续的入口。 54 It is understood that this product is highly praised on the markets bot

44、h at home and abroad for its fair price and good quality. （ A）因为该产品质量好，价格低，所以在国内外的市场上受到欢迎。 （ B）人们明白，该产品由于质量好且价格合理，所以在国内外的销路都不错。 （ C）据悉，该产品物美价廉，深受国内外顾客的赞誉。 （ D）人们理解为何该产品虽然质量好，但国内外市场的价格却很低。 55 Everybody here is well taken care of， no matter what his position is （ A）每个人都在这里得到好的照料，不管他的位置。 （ B）每个人都在这里好好地

45、照料，不管他的位置。 （ C）这里的每个人都很好照顾，不论他的地位如何。 （ D）这里的每个人都得到很好的照顾，不管他的地位如何。 56 We are obliged to thank you for your kind attention in this matter （ A）我们非常感谢你们对此事的注意。 （ B）不胜感谢贵方对此事的关照。 （ C）我们被迫表达了对贵方的谢意。 （ D）万分感谢在此事上贵方的投入。 57 To the west and off the European Continent(欧洲大陆 ), there are several thousands of isl

46、ands on the Continent Shelf. They are generally called Great Britain. For the conveniences sake, it is often shortened to Britain. Still to the west of Great Britain is the second largest island known as Ireland. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland(UK)is made up of Great Britain

47、, Northern Ireland, and a number of smaller islands around them. The total area of the country is some 240 000 square kilo meters with a population of about 56 million. 一、 Part V Writing (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an

48、letter or composition according to the following information. 58 说明：按电话留言的格式和要求，以秘书 Mary的名义，给 Mr.Smith写一份电话留言，包括以下内容。 1来电人：出口部门的 Mr. Hu 2来电时间： 2007年 7月 28日上午 10时 3事由：今天下午 3点在第 1会议室有一个有关今年外贸市场和我们的销售策略的 紧急会议，清 Mr. Smith按时参加。 Words for Reference： 出口部门 the Export Department 外贸市场 the foreign exchange market 销售策略 sales strategy 紧急的 urgent 大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 496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 quest