[大学英语考试复习资料]大学三级(A)模拟478

1、大学英语考试复习资料大学三级(A)模拟478大学英语考试复习资料大学三级(A)模拟478大学三级(A)模拟478Part Listening ComprehensionThis part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section AThis section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is

2、a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spokenonly once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line thr

3、ough the center. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1.A.Fifteen minutes.B.Half of an hour.C.Forty-five minutes.D.Twenty minutes.答案:C听力原文M: Oh, no! The shops closed. Closed for lunch from twelve to thirteen. Excuse me, whats the time now, please?W: Its a quarter past twelve.Q: How long will the man have to wait ou

4、tside the shop?2.A.3 blocks ahead.B.On the 3rd Avenue.C.On the 5th street.D.On the 15th street.答案:C听力原文W: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the National Library?M: Walk straight ahead for 3 blocks and then turn right at 3rd Avenue. Its on the 5th street. You can find it easily.Q: Where is t

5、he National Library?3.A.20 peopleB.15 peopleC.30 peopleD.25 people答案:A听力原文W: How many people are expected to show up at your cocktail party tomorrow afternoon?M: I sent out thirty invitations but one third wont show up.Q: How many people will be at the party?4.A.She cannot go with the man to Smithvi

6、lle.B.There is a new art supply store downtown.C.The store went out of business.D.The stores location has changed.答案:D听力原文W: Im driving down this afternoon. I have to stop by Deluxe, the art supply store, to get some paints for my art class.M: Deluxe? They moved to Smithville.Q: What does the man me

7、an?5.A.In an office.B.In a department store.C.In an airport.D.In a travel agency.答案:B听力原文W: Dont you have a special on womens clothes this month?M: Sorry, madam, but that sale was over last month. We have luggage on sale this week.Q: Where is the conversation most probably taking place?Section BThis

8、 section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded dialogues in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the dialogues and questions will be spokentwo times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4

9、 choices marked A, B, C and D. given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1.A.WashingtonB.MarylandC.New YorkD. . Portland答案:B听力原文M: You live in Washington, dont you?W: No. I work in Washingto

10、n, but I live in Maryland. My home is in Potomac, Maryland.M: How far is it from Washington?W: Its not very far. Just about fifteen miles.M: So you commute from home to work. How do you like commuting?W: Its not bad. Im used to it now.M: How long does it take?W: It depends on the traffic. It takes f

11、orty-five minutes in the morning, because the traffic is very bad then.M: I suppose the traffic is bad at the end of the day, too, when commuters are leaving the city.W: Yes. The worst time is between five and six. It sometimes takes me fifty minutes to drive home, if I cant leave Washington before

12、five oclock.M: How long does it take?W: Only twenty-five minutes. Commuting is easy then.Where is the woman living now?2.A.Forty-five minutes in the morning.B.Fifty minutes in the evening.C.Twenty minutes if driving a car in the morning.D.Fifteen minutes in the evening.答案:B听力原文 How long does it take

13、 from Washington to Maryland? 3.A.The man likes to drive to work.B.The woman drives to work everyday.C.The speakers are on holiday.D.The woman feels bored with the journey.答案:B听力原文 What do we learn from the dialogue? (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 4.A.Why the man must take a science course.B.Which science tea

14、chers are the best.C.Which science course the man should take.D.Which science courses the woman has taken.答案:C听力原文M: Margaret. I could use your advice.W: What about, Ron?M: Well, Ive put off doing my science requirement for three years.W: And if you want to graduate this year, youve got to take a sc

15、ience course.M: Right. I figured since you are doing pre-med, you know about the various courses.W: Well, I had to take Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics. What you need is a good introductory course for non-science majors.M: Yes, but Im really weak in math. I did poorly even in night school.W: T

16、hen youd better avoid Chemistry and Physics. What about Biology?M: The problem is the lab. Im a little squeamish about dissecting things.W: That is a problem. What about Astronomy? Everybody says Dr. Coolidge is great. Id take that course myself if I had the time.M: Thats what I thought Id take, but

17、 it meets at the same time as my modern drama course.W: Geology is pretty interesting, and cutting up rocks shouldnt bother you.M: Thats a good idea. It even fits in with my hobby of mountain climbing. Thanks a lot.What is the conversation mainly about?5.A.GeologyB.ChemistryC.PhysicsD.Math答案:A听力原文 W

18、hich science course is the man going to take? Section CThis section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear Y questions. Both the passage and questions will be readtwo times. When you hear a question, you should complete the an

19、swer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1. Why does the speaker say that it isnt a fault

20、 to be shy? People may have been _. 答案:born that way听力原文 Are you afraid to raise your hand in class even when you know the answer? If you are, most people would say that you are shy. If you feel shy, you are not alone. Nine out of ten people are at least a little shy. But however shy you are, scient

21、ific evidence seems to show that it isnt your fault. You may have been born that way. How do psychologists measure shyness? One way is by observation. They keep detailed records of peoples actions, like how often these people speak to others or how long it takes someone to say hello to a stranger. A

22、nother way to measure shyness is to ask people questions. The test only takes about 10 minutes. It asks questions like: Do you like going out a lot? and Do you have many friends? People must answer either yes or no. These questions can predict how people actually behave in social situations. Suppose

23、 the test tells you that someone is shy, chances are good that person will act shyly. When scientists measure shyness, they are really comparing degrees of shyness. In other words, when researchers say people are shy, they really mean they are more shy than others. Why does the speaker say that it i

24、snt a fault to be shy?2. What is one of the ways suggested by psychologists for measuring shyness? One way is _. 答案: by observation听力原文 What is one of the ways suggested by psychologists for measuring shyness? 3. What is the purpose of the psychologists in asking questions? When psychologists ask qu

25、estions, they are _ shyness. 答案: comparing degrees of听力原文 What is the purpose of the psychologists in asking questions? 4. How many people are at least a little shy? _. 答案: 9/10或nine-tenths听力原文 How many people are at least a little shy? 5. Another way to measure shyness is to ask people questions. H

26、ow long does the test only take? _. 答案: about 10 minutes听力原文 Another way to measure shyness is to ask people questions. How long does the test only take? Part StructureThis part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section AIn this section,

27、there are I0 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. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.问题:1. You should have put the mi

28、lk in the ice box. I expect it _ undrinkable by now.A.becameB.had becomeC.has becomeD.becomes答案:C问题:2. Young adults _ older ones are more likely to prefer pop songs and become enthusiastic sports fans.A.other thanB.more thanC.less thanD.rather than答案:D问题:3. They decided to chase the cow away _ it di

29、d more damage.A.unlessB.untilC.beforeD.although答案:C问题:4. The weather turned out to be fine yesterday. I _ have taken the trouble to carry my umbrella with me.A.mustB.mayC.shouldntD.neednt答案:D问题:5. Ill spend my summer holiday with my cousins in Qingdao _ my uncle and aunt live.A.whoB.whichC.whereD.th

30、at答案:C问题:6. _ I admit his good points, I can still see his shortcomings.A.SinceB.WhileC.UnlessD.Before答案:B问题:7. Hardly _ her work when the telephone rang.A.she had finishedB.she finishedC.did she finishD.had she finished答案:D问题:8. You mustnt be too proud of yourself _ you have made much progress.A.ev

31、en ifB.asC.becauseD.since答案:A问题:9. Because it was urgent, we decided to hold a meeting _ dinner.A.duringB.withC.forD.over答案:D问题:10. The clever boy made a hole in the wall _ he could see what was happening inside.A.at whichB.whereC.in whichD.through which答案:DSection BThere are 10 incomplete statement

32、s here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.问题:1. It is not what you say but what yon do that (impress) _ people most.答案: impresses问题:2. Did you keep a (diary) _ while you were travel

33、ing in Europe?答案: diary问题:3. Their (project) _ to build a big factory near the village failed because the local people were strongly against it.答案: project问题:4. His boss (warn) _ him that if he was late again, he would lose his job.答案: warned问题:5. He has no language talent at all, so learning Englis

34、h is a (cruel) _ thing to him.答案: cruel问题:6. As we are developing our economy, we should not (neglect) _ protecting the environment.答案: neglect问题:7. Hell never make a good teacher, as he doesnt know how to (handle) _ children.答案: handle问题:8. His old dog is very (faith) _ to him because it always fol

35、lows him wherever he goes.答案: faithful问题:9. He put his arm around my (shoulder) _, then pulled me toward him and held me tight.答案: shoulder问题:10. Find your true self and it will allow you to go along the right (path) _.答案: pathPart Reading ComprehensionThis part is to test your reading ability. Ther

36、e are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1After reading the following passage, you will find 4 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 39. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C

37、 and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. I always felt sorry for the people in wheelchair. Some people, old and weak, cannot get around by themselves. Others seem perfectly healthy, dressed in business sui

38、ts. But whenever I saw someone in a wheelchair, I only saw a disability, not a person. Then I fainted at Euro Disney due to low blood pressure. This was the first time I had ever fainted, and my parents said that I must rest for a while after First Aid. I agreed to take it easy but, as I stepped tow

39、ard the door, I saw my dad pushing a wheelchair in my direction! Feeling the color burn my cheeks, I asked him to wheel that thing right back to where he found it. I could not believe this was happening to me. Wheelchairs were fine for other people but not for me, as my father wheeled me out into th

40、e main street, people immediately began to treat me differently. Little kids ran in front of me, forcing my father to stop the wheelchair suddenly. Bitterness set in as I was thrown back and forth. Stupid kidsthey have perfectly good legs. Why cant they watch where they are going? I thought. People

41、stared down at me, with pity in their eyes. Then they would look away, maybe because they thought the sooner they forgot me the better. Im just like you! I wanted to scream. The only difference is youve got legs, and I have wheels. People in wheelchair are not stupid. They see every look and hear ea

42、ch word. Looking out at the faces, I finally understood: I was once just like them. I treated people in wheelchairs exactly the way they did not want to be treated. I realize it is some of us with two healthy legs who are truly disabled. 1. The author once _ when she was healthy.A.showed respect to

43、disabled peopleB.looked down upon disabled peopleC.imagined herself sitting in a wheelchairD.saw some healthy people moving around in wheelchairs答案:B2. Facing the wheelchair for the first time, the author _.A.felt curious about itB.got ready to move around in it right awayC.refused to accept it righ

44、t awayD.thought it was ready for her father答案:C3. The experience of the author tells us that _.A.life is the best teacherB.people often eat their bitter fruitC.life is so changeable that nobody can foretellD.one should not do to others what he would like others do to him答案:A4. Which is the best titl

45、e for this passage?A.How to Get Used to WheelchairsB.The Wheels Are as Good as Two LegsC.People with Two Legs Are Truly HealthyD.The Difference between Healthy People and the Disabled答案:BTask 2This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 40-44 I dont think t

46、here is anything wrong with your blood. The key to your problem is that long nap after dinner. If you didnt sleep for hours during the early part of evening, you would be more ready to sleep at bedtime. If you didnt nap after dinner, you wouldnt want to stay up so late, and you would not feel the ne

47、ed to take a sleeping pill. The pill is still working in your system when you get up in the morning. This helps account for the fact that you feel tired all day. You should get out of the habit of sleeping during the evening. Right after your evening meal, engage in some sort of physical activitya s

48、port such as bowling, perhaps. Or get together with friends for an evening of cards and conversation. Then go to bed at your usual time or a little earlier, and you should be able to get a good nights rest without taking a pill. If you can get into the habit of spending your evening this way, I am s

49、ure you will feel less fired during the day. At first it may be hard for you go to sleep without taking a pill. If so, get up and watch television or do some jobs around your house until you feel sleepy. If you fall asleep and then wake up a few hours later, get up but do not take a sleeping pill. R

50、ead a while or listen to the radio, and make yourself a few hours sleep that night, you will feel better in the morning than you usually feel after taking a pill. The next night you will be ready to sleep at an earlier hour. The most important thing is to avoid taking that nap right after dinner and

51、 avoid taking pills. 1. According to the writer, it is difficult for you to go to sleep because _.A.you get the habit of staying up lateB.you havent taken sleeping pillsC.you sleep for hours after dinnerD.you fail to do some exercises答案:C2. Which of the following is Not true if you want to get out o

52、f the habit of sleeping during the evening?A.Go to bed earlier than usualB.Talk with friends after dinnerC.Stay with friends after dinnerD.Do some physical labor答案:D3. You feel fired all day probably because _.A.you stay up too lateB.you get up too early in the morningC.you take sleeping pillsD.you

53、wake up too frequently at night答案:C4. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.You mustnt take sleeping pills in order to get a good nights sleepB.You should stay up if you want to sleep effectivelyC.Food is necessary at night if you fail to go to sleepD.It is very important to get

54、out of the habit of taking a nap after dinner.答案:D5. We may infer that the author is most probably a _.A.doctorB.reporterC.scientistD.professor答案:ATask 3The following is a short passage. after reading it, you are required to complete the key passage below it (No. 45 to No. 50). You should write your

55、 answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.In order to tell you what I believe, I must briefly bring up something from my personal history. The turning point of my life was my decision to give up a promising career in business to study music. My parents, altho

56、ugh sympathetic, disapproved of music as an occupation. This was understandable; I thought, in view of my family background. My grandfather taught music for nearly forty years at Spring Hill College. Despite being greatly respected m the community, he earned barely enough to provide for his large family. My father often said that it was only because my grandfather was so economical that the wolves were kept at bay. As a consequence of this example in the family, the very