大工《大学英语3》模拟试卷B

1、2009年3月份大学英语 3课程考试 模拟题二 考试形式：闭卷 试卷类型：（B）Part I Vocabulary & Structure（本大题共25小题，每小题1分，共25分） Section A (1-5 BCCBB 6-10 ACBCC 11-15 ACBBB)Directions: Choose the ONE that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the sentence.1. Living on an isolated farm, they do not see anybody for weeks on end.

2、 BAin the endBcontinuously Coff and onDendlessly2. I was at a complete loss as to how I could help him out without hurting his pride. CAat a price much lower than the original coatBquite useless Crather uncertain Dquite unprepared3. With a school record like yours Im puzzled why you didnt try for a

3、university scholarship? CAIm shockedBIm amazed CI feel confusedDI feel pity4. He had been compelled to give up much of his time to housework. BAorderedBforced CpersuadedDfrightened5. Youll catch on to the job after youve been here awhile. BAget the jobBbecome able to do the job Clike the job Dfinish

4、 the job6. It is difficult to keep up a conversation with some who only says “Yes” or “No”. AAto continueBto start Cto hold upDto stir up7. These courses, if properly conducted, will stimulate the minds of the students. CArefreshBrenew CexciteDencourage8. Lets pool our resources and get the job done

5、 quickly. BAuse upBput together CconserveDstore up9. The landlady could not accommodate us because all her rooms were booked. CAadapt usBput up with us Cput us upDhelp us10. The economic crisis has seriously affected French exports. CAstimulated Bsimulated CreducedDincreased11. What he is after is n

6、either money nor fame, but the satisfaction of seeing his students grow up into useful builders of socialism. AAin pursuit of Blooking after Ctrying to doDadvocating12. The train will depart from Platform 2 at 3:45 on Tuesday morning. CAarrive Bstop CleaveDderail13. The heat causes the reaction to b

7、e accelerated. BAto be facilitatedBto become quicker and quicker Cto slow downDto be stopped14. Of the many plans submitted, the committee selected the plan that seemed most feasible. BApossibleBpracticable CprobableDpermissible15. A judge must be detached when weighing evidence. B AinterestedBdisin

8、terested CseparatedDdiscouragedSection B ( 1-5 DCBCB 6-10 BCACD)Directions: Identify the one that needs correction.1. The announcement of a possible enemy air raid on the radio sent the whole town into underground shelters, DA B Cbut it turned out being a false alarm. D2. The commander gave orders t

9、hat all medical supplies would be delivered before noon. C A B C D3. What you have told me about Mr. Bloggs confirm me in my suspicion that he ill-treats his wife. B A B C D4. Benjamin West was an eighteenth-century American artist who influenced British painters just so much as he C A B Cdid other

10、American artists. D5. Whether he is proven innocent or found guilt, his involvement in the case has lost him a lot of votes. B A B C D6. He is opposed to the project for the reason why it is not feasible for the time being. B A B C D7. In its Sealab program, the United States has studied the possibi

11、lity of having people to live beneath the ocean. A B C D C8. If you turn off the main road here and you will come to a small hill from where you can see the lake. A A B C D9. Your nervous system reacts to what you imagine to be true on much the same way that it does to real C A B C D experiences.10.

12、 Now that he is working much harder, I dont think hell have any trouble to pass the entrance exams. D A B C D Part II Reading Comprehension （本大题共20小题，每小题2分，共40分） Directions: Read the following passages carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Passage 1 For mos

13、t mere mortals (凡人)，publishing 466 books would be impossible even in dozens of lifetimes. But the remarkable Isaac Asimov had produced such an output during his 41-year book career and showed no signs of slowing down even at his old age.Many of Asimovs science and science fiction works deal with spa

14、ce travel - such as his well-known Foundation Trilogy (三部曲) - yet despite this, Asimov would be perfectly happy never leaving his Manhattan apartment, where he lived with his wife, psychiatrist(精神病医生) - author Janet Jeppson. “I travel in my writing to the far ends of space,” he would say, “so I dont

15、 have to travel in real life.” Even if invited, he wouldnt want to go.But he happily supported the space movement, serving on the NSS Board of Governors (理事会).Asimov, a workaholic who said he wanted to end his days “face down on my typewriter,” spent eight hours a day, seven days a week typing.The R

16、ussian-born son of American immigrants, Asimov (19201992) began writing science fiction at age 11. His first story appeared in print when he was 18. As he continued writing, he completed college, earning a Ph.D. in chemistry.Known mainly as a science fiction writer, Asimov was also an essayist, edit

17、or, journalist, biographer (传记作家) and humorist. Over the years, hed owned dozens of awards, including the title Grandmaster of Science Fiction. 1. How could Isaac Asimov be such a prolific (多产的) writer during his lifetime? D A. He began writing science fiction at age 11. B. He published his first wo

18、rk at age 18. C. He seldom left his Manhattan apartment. D. He spent almost all the time writing. 2. Which of the following words best describes Isaac Asimovs personality? C A. Quiet. B. Funny. C. Work-centered. D. Strange. 3. How do you understand Isaac Asimovs home life? B A. He was a hermit (隐士).

19、 B. He was a family man. C. He hated social life. D. He didnt care about his family. 4. What was the major topic in most of his books? A A. Space exploration. B. Star wars. C. Computers. D. Mysteries of the sea world. 5. What do the achievements made by Isaac Asimov teach us? C A. In order to be suc

20、cessful, you have to be a workaholic. B. Imagination plays an important role in creative writing. C. Passion and hard work lead to success. D. It is important to publish at a young age. Passage 2Is your job doing harm to your health? If you are like a lot of American workers today, you experience a

21、significant amount of stress in work. Stress doesnt just make you unhappy at work. It can affect your health. Doctors say people under stress have higher blood pressure, even when they are away from work. And they are at a higher risk for death from any cause than those who are more relaxed.How do y

22、ou know if your job could be a risk to your health? Some danger signs include difficulty getting to sleep or difficulty waking up in the morning, forgetfulness, aches and pains for no apparent reason, a desire to eat less or tendency to eat poorly, loss of interest in activities, etc. Everyone has b

23、ad days in which they feel many of these symptoms, but if you have noticed several of them, and you have experienced them for months, you may need to do something.If you notice these signs in yourself or your beloved one, check with your doctor to eliminate other possibilities. If the cause does app

24、ear to be stress, you should try to make time for yourself away from work. Try relaxing in a warm bubble bath, listening to music, and shutting out the world for a while.1. According to the passage, _. A A. many American workers are under stress lately B. almost all people know how to get rid of str

25、ess C. most people go to doctors for help with stress D. it is sure that our work is doing harm to our health 2. How does stress at work affect your life? A A. It makes you unhappy at work. B. It always affects your health. C. It makes you worry all the time. D. It keeps you from working well. 3. Wh

26、ich of the following is mentioned as a sign that your job is unhealthy? C A. Sudden aches and pains. B. Frequent bad days. C. Trouble remembering. D. Loss of time to relax. 4. When should you do something about your problems? B A. When youve been told by others that you should do something. B. When

27、youve noticed several bad symptoms over a long time. C. When youve let stress affect your friendships or life at work. D. When youve visited a doctor and he has told you to leave work. 5. What can you do if youve noticed some of the signs of stress? A A. See a doctor and try to relax more. B. Change

28、 to another less stressful job. C. Assume much fewer responsibilities. D. Take up a hobby like playing music.Passage 3 In the United States, it is not normal to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you telephone him early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of th

29、e call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention. The same meaning is attached to telephone calls made after 11:00 pm. If someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he assumes its a matter of life and death. The time chosen for the call communicates its importance.

30、In social life, time plays a very important role. In the US guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. But this is not true in all countries. In other areas of the world it may be considered foolish

31、to make an appointment too far in advance because plans which are made for a date more than a week away tend to be forgotten.The meaning of time is different in different parts of the world. Thus, misunderstandings arise between people from cultures that treat time differently. To be on time is valu

32、ed highly in American life, for example. If people are not on time, they may be regarded as not polite or not fully responsible. In the US no one would think of keeping a business associate waiting for an hour; it would be bad-mannered. A person who is five minutes late is expected to apologize. If

33、he is less than five minutes late, he will say a few words of explanation, though perhaps he will not complete the sentence. 1. If you telephone someone early in the day, it means _ D _. A. you are expected to explain why B. you are not kind enough C. you want to show your concern for him D. you hav

34、e a very important matter to discuss 2. The expression “a matter of life and death” means _A_. A. an issue of the greatest importance and emergency B. a very important appointment C. a matter of whether someone should live or die D. a strong desire to communicate 3. In the US guests tend to feel the

35、y are not highly regarded _ A_. A. if the invitation to a dinner party is not extended early enough B. if the invitation to a dinner party is extended too far in advance C. if the invitation to a dinner party is not extended repeatedly D. if the invitation to a dinner party is extended to too many p

36、eople 4. The word “misunderstanding” can be explained as _B_. A. failing to attend a party B. failing to understand correctly C. standing in ones way D. standing on ones own feet 5. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A_ A. In the US its normal to keep someone wai

37、ting for some time. B. In the US its not polite to keep someone waiting for an hour. C. In the US one is always expected to be on time. D. In the US one is expected to apologize if he is five minutes late Passage 4Ours is a big world, and full of many different people. People with many varying (不同的)

38、 points of view are often running up against others who have different opinions. Those of us who smoke are just one group of many. Recently, the activism (采取行动) of non-smokers has reminded us of the need to be considerate (体谅的) of others when we smoke in public.But, please! Enough is enough! We shou

39、ld like to remind non-smokers that being polite is a two-way street. If you politely request that someone not smoke you are more likely to receive an agreeable response than if you give an ugly look and say something unkind. If you speak directly to someone, you are more likely to get what you want

40、than if you complain to the management.Many of us have been smoking for so long that we sometimes forget that others are not used to the smell of burning tobacco. Were human, and like everyone else, we occasionally offend unknowingly. But most of us are open to friendly suggestions and comments, and

41、 quite willing to change our behavior to accommodate others.Smokers are people, too. We laugh and cry. We have hopes, dreams, and aspirations. We have children, mothers, and pets. We eat our hamburgers (汉堡包) with everything on them and give respect to the flag at Fourth of July picnics. We hope youl

42、l remember that the next time a smoker light up in public. 1. The purpose of the first paragraph is _. D A. to inform the reader of the bigness of the world B. to declare that the author belongs to the group of smokers C. to tell non-smokers that smokers will be considerate D. to reveal the authors

43、reason for writing this essay 2. What does the second sentence in the second paragraph imply? C A. We should go on two different roads. B. We have different ways of doing things. C. Being polite to each other is a mutual thing. D. We can smoke and sometimes we will not smoke. 3. According to the aut

44、hor, how can you get an agreeable response from smokers if you dont feel like someone smoking beside you? D A. Complain to his boss. B. Tell him directly that you hate smokers. C. Keep from complaining but do something to suggest your feelings. D. Tell him politely that you are not used to smoke. 4.

45、 According to the author, why do some smokers smoke in public? B A. Because they cannot stop from smoking. B. Because they forget that others do not like the smell cigarettes. C. Because they are humans and they cannot avoid offending people. D. Because there is no law against it. 5. How does the au

46、thor try to persuade the reader? B A. He uses reasons. B. He appeals to peoples feelings. C. He gives examples in his argument. D. He simply states his opinion.Part III Cloze（本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）Directions: In this section there is a passage with 20 blanks. For each blank there are three choices mar

47、ked A, B, and C on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. (1-5 ABACC 6-10 BDDCA 11-15 ADDCA 16-20 BABDD)It was five oclock in the morning and I was already running. It was just the first of two training (1) _ for the day. I had (2) _ got up. I pulled

48、on a woolen sweater to (3) _ the cool morning breeze and headed for practice, but my brain felt like it was still asleep. We were trying to (4) _ the hot and sticky summer weather. It would get increasingly hot (5) _ the day time until the temperature started to cool after the sun (6) _, and then I

49、would run again.My coach was riding a bicycle behind me. His presence (7) _ kept me from lying down beside the road. He used to say: Practice and practice a billion times before I could become (8) _! He demanded (9) _ than the best from us. That required unmatched discipline and (10) _ to training.“

50、Pick up the pace a little,” he (11) _ from behind. I did so without any (12) _ for what I was doing. The training made me indifferent (13) _ the pain in my legs from yesterdays exercises. A little over an hour later, I could see my destination, the massive stadium (14) _ the distance on a hill and I

51、 tried to (15) _ my fatigue, knowing it would soon be over. I (16) _ and entered the stadium, almost (17) _. It was then past 6 oclock and it was (18) _ hot.My coach (19) _ his watch and said with a frown, “This is not (20) _ for a promising young athlete like you.” I lowered my head, pretending to

52、feel shame.1. A. sessionsB. sectionsC. amountsD. sequences A2. A. increasinglyB. instinctivelyC. intentionallyD. intensely B3. A. keep outB. keep backC. keep onD. keep to A4. A. clashB. strikeC. beatD. win C 5. A. onB. pastC. throughoutD. altogether C6. A. leftB. setC. sunkD. seated B7. A. alongB. aloudC. availableD. alone D8. A. absoluteB. completeC. soundD. perfect D9. A. everything lessB. everything butC. nothing lessD. nothing but C10. A. commitmentB. developmentC. g