[外语类试卷]大学英语三级（B级）模拟试卷531及答案与解析.doc

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1、大学英语三级（ B级）模拟试卷 531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） Never mind. （ B） Yes, thank you. （ C） Don t mention it. （ D） Yes, you can. （ A） No problem. （ B） You are so kind. （ C） Yes, Id like to. （ D） Thank you. （ A） Yes, I live here. （ B） Yes, its the railway station. （ C） No, its not very far. （ D） 20 minu

3、tes walk. （ A） Id try it. （ B） I think so. （ C） I feel nervous. （ D） I d love to. （ A） It s too late. （ B） It s not yet eight. （ C） It s already ten o clock. （ D） I have no watch. Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues

4、 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） It is 10: 20. （ B） It is 10: 40. （ C） It is 10: 30. （ D） We cant tell the t

5、ime from their conversation. （ A） Customer and repairman. （ B） Patient and doctor. （ C） Lawyer and client. （ D） Boss and secretary. （ A） Shell surely go. （ B） She s not interested. （ C） She will not go. （ D） She will not do her homework. （ A） For Christmas Day. （ B） For Mothers Day. （ C） For his wif

6、e s birthday. （ D） For Father s Day. （ A） Phil Smith is not in. （ B） Phil Smith doesn t want to talk to the man. （ C） The man has got the wrong number. （ D） Phil Smith doesn t know the man. Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a short recorded passage. The passage has some words or ph

7、rases 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 begin. 10 Different count

8、ries and different races have different【 B1】 In China, it is important for the host to be attentive towards the guest. The host shows this by【 B2】that the guest s glass is always full and that there is always【 B3】 food in his bowl. It is considered unnecessary to ask whether the guest wants more. In

9、 contrast, in England the host may behave more informally. The host【 B4】 places the food in the middle of the table and tells the guest to help himself. It is considered unacceptable to【 B5】 food or drink upon a guest, so the host never gives him anything without first checking whether he wants it.

10、11 【 B1】 12 【 B2】 13 【 B3】 14 【 B4】 15 【 B5】 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 Jane had promised to give me a timetable for to

11、morrow. She failed,_. （ A） either （ B） though （ C） but （ D） too 17 When I got to the company, the meeting_for five minutes. （ A） had begun （ B） has been on （ C） has begun （ D） had been on 18 I wonder why Mr. Brown hasn t showed up at the meeting yet. I m not sure, but he_in a traffic jam driving her

12、e. （ A） could be stuck （ B） might stuck （ C） might have been stuck （ D） must have stuck 19 With the development of the Internet, peoples life_in the past few years. （ A） is improved （ B） has been improved （ C） is improving （ D） had been improved 20 Mary is always ready to help others when they are i

13、n trouble and she never_their requests. （ A） turns up （ B） turns over （ C） turns in （ D） turns down 21 Good evening. I_to see Mary. Oh, good evening. I m sorry, but she is not in. （ A） came （ B） come （ C） have come （ D） had come 22 Is it true_the snow stops, it will be as hot as in the summer here?

14、（ A） when （ B） that when （ C） whenever （ D） that 23 The time he has devoted in the past years_the disabled is now considered_of great value. （ A） to help; being （ B） to helping; to be （ C） to help; to be （ D） helping; being 24 _different life today is_what it was 15 years ago. （ A） How; from （ B） Wh

15、at a; from （ C） What; from （ D） How; with 25 I will have begun to do the work_5 o clock this afternoon. （ A） by （ B） at （ C） after （ D） before 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. 26 Many

16、new games have been designed to (play)_on the computer. People of all ages have been playing them. 27 It is desired that every student (pass) _the exam. 28 She asked the tailor to (short) _her skirt. 29 Ill have my daughter (mend) _this shirt for you. 30 There is too much noise outside and the profe

17、ssor can not make his lecture (hear) _. 31 A letter (post) _today will probably reach him the day after tomorrow. 32 I forgot (turn off) _the light in the classroom when I left last night. 33 He rushed (danger) _across the street to catch the bus. 34 The (long) _of the river is 3,000 miles. 35 They

18、all came early, but she came (early) _of all. 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 make the correct choice. 35 Internet

19、use appears to cause a drop in psychological health, according to research at Carnegie Mellon University. Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet experienced more bad feelings and loneliness than those who was online less frequently, the two-year study showed. Researchers are p

20、uzzling over the results, which were completely contrary to their expectations. They expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television, since the Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others. The fact that Internet use reduces time available for fami

21、ly and friends may account for the drop in psychological health, researchers hypothesized (推测 ). Faceless, bodiless “ virtual“ (虚的 ) communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationships formed through it may be shallower. Another possibility is that ex

22、posure to the wider world through the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives. “But it s important to remember this is not about the technology, its about how it is used,“ says psychologist Christine Riley of Intel, one of the study s sponsors(发起人 ). “It really points to the need for conside

23、ring social factors in terms of how you design applications and services for technology. “ 36 What s the finding of the research undertaken at Carnegie Mellon University? （ A） People spend more time on the Internet now. （ B） People spend less time with their families and friends now. （ C） The Net pr

24、oves socially healthier than television. （ D） Internet use may cause a drop in psychological health. 37 What had the researchers expected before the research? （ A） The Net may account for the drop in psychological health. （ B） Internet use may improve social health. （ C） Internet use has nothing to

25、do with social health. （ D） Spending much time on the Internet makes people feel bad and lonely. 38 Which is not true according to the passage? （ A） The Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others. （ B） Internet communication may be less psychologically satisfying tha

26、n actual conversation. （ C） Undeveloped Internet technology causes the drop in psychological health. （ D） The wider world through the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives. 39 What does Christine Riley, the psychologist, suggest? （ A） It s necessary to take social factors into account in d

27、esigning applications and services for technology. （ B） It s important to tell the users how to design and apply the technology. （ C） Compared with social factors, the technology itself has more influence on the Internet users. （ D） No social factors should be considered in applications and services

28、 for technology. 40 Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage? （ A） How to Use the Internet （ B） Disadvantages of the Internet （ C） Social Factors and the Internet （ D） Internet May Cause Bad Feelings Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 question

29、s or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. 40 In order to rent and drive a car in Japan, you require a Japanese driving license or an international driving permit. In case of France, Germany and Switzerland, an official translation of your home country s driving license is required. Inte

30、rnational driving permits must be obtained in your home country, usually through the National Automobile Association, before you leave for Japan. They are valid for one year and must be accompanied by your home country s driving license in order to be valid. Japan recognizes only international drivi

31、ng permits, which are based on the Geneva Convention of 1949. Some countries, such as France, Germany and Switzerland, however, issue international driving permits, which are based on different conventions. The permits issued by those countries are not valid in Japan. Instead, people with a French,

32、German or Swiss driver s license can drive in Japan for up to one year with an official Japanese translation of their driving licenses. Contact the respective embassies or consulates in Japan for details on how to obtain a recognized translation. The minimum age for driving in Japan is 18 years. 41

33、What kind of permit should one obtain if he wants to rent or drive a car in Japan? （ A） He must have a driver s license of his own country. （ B） He must require a Japanese driving license. （ C） He should have an international driving permit. （ D） Both B and C. 42 What should people do if they own a

34、Swiss driving license and want to rent a car in Japan? （ A） They should have their Swiss driving license translated into English. （ B） They should have their home country s driving license translated into Japanese. （ C） They should have their home country s driving license translated into French. （

35、D） They should get a new driving license in Japan. 43 Where do people usually get their international driving license? （ A） They obtain it in their home country. （ B） They obtain it while they arrive in Japan. （ C） They obtain it in a third country. （ D） They can buy one instead. 44 Why driving perm

36、its issued by countries such as France, Germany and Switzerland are not valid in Japan? （ A） Because they dont issue international driving permits. （ B） Because they dont use English or Japanese. （ C） Because they are based on different conventions. （ D） Because they are also based on Geneva Convent

37、ion of 1949. 45 The last sentence means_. （ A） people in all ages are allowed to drive in Japan （ B） people under the age of 15 can also drive in Japan （ C） people at or above the age of 18 can be allowed to drive in Japan （ D） people can be allowed to drive for 18 years at least Task 3 Directions:

38、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. 45 Daniel: Daniel Van, Product Promotion Department. What can I do for you? Brown: Promotion?

39、I dont want promotion, I want whoever is in charge of orders. Cant you people get anything straight? Daniel: What sort of orders are you calling about, Mr ? Brown: Kendall. Brown Kendall of Star Company. It s an order for 100 revolving chairs that we ve been waiting over a month for, even though we

40、were promised immediate delivery. Daniel: Well, Mr. Kendall, I m afraid the Manager in charge of orders is out at the moment. But perhaps I can help you. Now, would you please just tell me again what the order was for? Brown: 100 revolving chairs. We ve got people here waiting for their chairs. Dani

41、el: Hmm, that does sound bad, Mr. Kendall. I am sorry if you ve been inconvenient. I will see what I can do about it. Have you got the order number handy? Brown: Yes, its 87920. Daniel: Thanks. Now, just let me check our record. I dont see anything about it in our file. How about if I ask our dispat

42、cher (调度员 ), Mr. Moore to call you right back, after I spoke to him? Brown: Er. all right. Message To: 【 R1】 _ in charge of orders From: Brown Kendall of 【 R2】 _ Date: October 20, 2005 Subject: Complaint about the late delivery of 【 R3】 _ . Details Brown Kendall wants to check his order. Its number

43、is 【 R4】 _ . I failed to find it in our record file, so I asked Mr. Moore to handle the problem since you re out. Please check this up when you re back. Daniel from 【 R5】 _ Department 46 【 R1】 47 【 R2】 48 【 R3】 49 【 R4】 50 【 R5】 Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms. After reading it,

44、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. 50 A Free delivery to your door B Toll gate C No entry D Strictly no parking E Luggage must not be put in the gateway F Min

45、d the gap G Welcome aboard H Luggage reclaim I Toilet engaged J Ticket valid until 30 June 2003 K Buy one and get anyone free L Save up to 40% M Free of charge N Close the door behind you O Take away service available P Danger of death. Keep out Q Admission is free R Ticket office S Bicycle hire T P

46、lease call for assistance 51 ( )欢迎登机 ( )不收门票 52 ( )生命危险，严禁人内 ( )免费 53 ( )禁止驶入 ( )严禁停车 54 ( )6折优惠 ( )小心台阶间跨度 55 ( )提供外卖 ( )出租自行车 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. 55 Dear Mana

47、ger, I am writing to you to complain about the service in your hotel. I had a terrible stay in room 2532 of Orange Hotel from the 16th to the 19th in March 2009 when I came to Beijing on business. Firstly, the air conditioner in my room could not operate properly. I asked your front house manager fo

48、r help and she told me she would send someone to my room to check it immediately. No one came. As a result, I was very cold every time I was in the room. Secondly, I found the bathroom was dirty and the hot water was always warm. Thirdly, the noise at night was extremely loud and I found it difficul

49、t to sleep. I hope you will give immediate attention to the service in your hotel. Yours faithfully, John Smith 56 Why does the man write the letter? To_about the service in the hotel. 57 Whats the name of the hotel?_ 58 What s wrong with the air conditioner? The air conditioner could not_. 59 Why did the author find it difficult to sleep? _at night w