大学三级(B)模拟77

1、高等学校英语应用能力B级模拟考试(十一)Part Listening Comprehension (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. There are 5 recorded questions in it. After each question, th

2、ere 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 given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1. A. Ye

3、s, we'll meet. B. Of course, we will. C. How about two o'clock. D. At the gate.2. A. In the evening. B. On foot. C. Some books. D. In a store.3. A. Lovely day, isn't it? B. Have a nice day. C. It certainly is. D. I like it very much.4. A. That's OK. B. All right. C. It's very goo

4、d. D. Here you are.5. A. I like eating food. B. Are you busy tomorrow? C. Go ahead. D. I don't agree with you.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. The

5、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 given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.6. A. It was d

6、ifficult. B. It was too short. C. It was easy. D. Within half an hour.7. A. Touring the city on a fine day. B. Visiting the city with a group. C. Spending more time on sightseeing. D. Taking the woman with him on the tour.8. A. 2:30. B. 2:00. C. 3:00. D.1:30.9. A. Skating. B. Boating and swimming. C

7、. Swimming. D. Boating and skating.10. A. She doesn't like to go to the zoo, B. She likes to go to the zoo on weekdays. C. She doesn't like to go to the zoo on Sundays. D. She likes to go to some other places on Sundays.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short pass

8、age. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. During the second reading, you are required to put the words or phrases that you hear on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks. The third reading is for you to chec

9、k your writing. Now the passage will begin. People generally call each other by their (11) much sooner in their acquaintance than people do in other walks of life. Taking that liberty too soon has (12) many doors for the offender. Therefore, one must sense the proper moment to drop formal address an

10、d adopt subtle measures to (13) unwelcome intimate address. If you have been accepted wholeheartedly into a group, however important first names are in the world's eyes, it would be conspicuous for you to continue (14) a certain time to call them by their last names, (15) Mr. Robinson and Mrs. H

11、arvin.Part Vocabulary & Structure (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: There are 10 incomplete sentences here, each with a blank. Yo

12、u are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16. The conference has been held to discuss the effects of tourism _ the wildlife i

13、n the area. A. in B. on C. at D. with17. The number of the employees has grown from 1,000 to 1,200. This means it has risen _ 20%. A. by B. at C. to D. with18. George and Lucy got married last week. Did you go to their wedding? No. I _. Did they have a big wedding? A. was not invited B. have not bee

14、n invited C. hadn't been invited D. didn't invite19. Do you think I should get a good guidebook? Yes, of course. _, you also need a good camera and comfortable shoes. A. What's more B. In order words C. By the way D. All in all20. I've worked with children before, so I know what _ in

15、 my new job. A. expected B. to expect C. to be expecting D. expects21. My train arrives in New York at eight o'clock tonight. The plane I would like to take from there _ by then. A. would leave B. will have left C. has left D. had left22. I wish I _ longer this morning, but I had to get up and c

16、ome to class. A. could have slept B. might have slept C. slept D. have slept23. _ before Mr. Mcmullen leaves for Shanghai the day after tomorrow we should have a wonderful dinner party. A. Had they arrived B. Would they arrive C. They are arriving D. Were they to arrive24. I would have passed the co

17、llege entrance examinations _ I missed some of the questions and gave the wrong answers. A. but B. because C. as D. in that25. He had never given a speech for so many people, so he felt _. A. excited B. stupid C. disappointed D. nervousSection BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. Yo

18、u should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. Damages were (assess) _ at 50 pounds.27. If something is (avail) _, you are able to use it or obtain it.28. She was (promotion) _ from major

19、to captain.29. I'm very busy (prepare) _ for the examination now.30. We demanded more (various) _ in our food.31. They both like to play basketball, to read novel and listen to (class) _ music.32. They (excite) _ about seeing their parents again.33. The louder he shouted, the (little) _ he convi

20、nced anyone.34. I'm sorry to say that you have made no (improve) _ on the design at all.35. This is the first time I (see) _ such a terrible scene.Part Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read t

21、he reading materials carefully and do the task as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: 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

22、 choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. While it is true that Americans believe climbing the educational ladder leads to success, they are less certain that intellectual achievement is the only important factor leading to success. A compet

23、itive personality is seen as important to success, especially in men. The development of social and political skills is also considered to be very important. To help Americans develop these other important skills, school. This is especially true of number of extracurricular (课程外) activities to daily

24、 life at school. This is especially true of high schools and colleges and extends down into elementary schools as well. Athletics, frequently called "competitive sports," are perhaps the most important of these activities. Football, basketball, and baseball teams are seen as very important

25、 in teaching students, particularly boys, the "winning spirit." At times, athletic teams seem to become more important to some students and their parents than the academic programs offered by the schools.36. Americans believe that education is _. A. the only way to success B. the main purp

26、ose of the schools C. just like climbing ladders D. important to success37. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as important to success? A. Intellectual achievement. B. Competitive personality. C. Social backgrounds. D. Social and political skills.38. A variety of extracurricular activities are

27、added in American schools _. A. to help students climb the education ladder B. to enrich students' dull life at school C. to help students become more successful in later life D. to extend college education down into elementary schools39. Athletic activities are designed _. A. to make boys stron

28、ger B. to teach students winning spirit C. to develop students' social and political skills D. to improve the academic programs40. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage? A. Education and Success B, Extracurricular Activities at School C. Athletic Sports D. Intellectual Ac

29、hievementTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. As working women continue to receive better and better wages, housewives still work at home without receiving paychecks. Should a woman who works at home, doing the housew

30、ork and caring for children, be paid for her services? In a 1986 study at Cornell University, it was found that the value of the services of a housewife averaged $11,600 is what the husband would have to pay if he hired others to take over his wife's household work. The researchers concluded tha

31、t it would be fair for husbands to pay wives according to government guidelines (方针) for least amounts of wages. Another plan for rewarding women who work at home has been suggested by Dr. Johnson, a former Secretary of Health and Human Services. He says that full-time housewives should be allowed t

32、o pay social security taxes (社会保障金), with their employers (that is, their husbands) offering part of the payment. He feels that the present system is unfair. He said, "If you work in a store you can qualify for Social Security, but if you stay at home and raise a family, you can't qualify f

33、or it."41. Now in the U.S. the women working outside home can get _. A. the same pay as those doing housework B. as much as their husbands C. an average payment of $11,600 a year D. more and more money42. The researchers at Cornell University suggest that _. A. husbands hire others to do their

34、housework B. husbands pay their wives for their work at home C. policies be worked out on women's wages D. women go out to work instead of working at home43. The expression "full-time housework" in paragraph 2 means _. A. wives who can't do any housework B. wives who don't like

35、 to stay at home C. wives staying at home doing housework D. wives working outside home sometimes44. Why do some people feel that husbands should pay their wives for their housework? A. Because husbands are employers. B. Because raising a family needs money. C. Because wives' work at home has it

36、s value. D. Because wives can't qualify for Social Security.45. Why does Dr. Johnson think that the present system is unfair? A. Husbands are paying the social security taxes for their wives. B. Women working at home can't get social security. C. Bosses refuse to pay part of the taxes for fe

37、male employees. D. Full-time housewives are required to pay social security taxes.Task 3Directions: The following is a letter. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No. 46 through No. 50). You should write your answer briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer

38、 Sheet correspondingly.January 31, 19992701 Meadow LaneBrooklyn, New York 11212Box 210New York TimesNew York 100036Dear sir, This letter is in response to your advertisement in the Monday, January 31, New York Times. I believe that I may have the qualifications you are seeking. I have worked in adve

39、rtising for six years, beginning as a secretary and working my way up to my current position as an administrative assistant with a major Madison Avenue Agency. My responsibilities include preparing dossiers (档案材料) on clients and product research, typing and light editing of progress reports, and cli

40、ent contact, primarily by telephone. Although I am happy with my current position, I am seeking a position that will afford me greater opportunity for client-liaison (客户联络) work. If you feel that I have the experience and skills you require, I would very much like to meet with you personally to disc

41、uss the job. I am enclosing a copy of my resume, which further details my work experience. I look forward to meeting with you.Sincerely,Jeanne HowellQualifications:Having worked in advertising (46) Beginning as (47) Current position (48) A position in New York Times will give me greater opportunity

42、for (49) My resume will tell you more about my (50) Task 4Directions: After reading the following material, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与相同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51

43、 through 55.AInternetBe-mailCtelnet (telecommunication network)DnetnewsEhardwareFkeyboardGto expand memoryHjunk mailsImodem (Modulator-demodulator)JhomepageKto display on screenLhyper linkMbrowserNdata processingOon-linePdownload51( )电信网 ( )键盘52( )调制解调器 ( )超级链接53( )数据处理 ( )垃圾邮件54( )浏览器 ( )扩充内存55( )屏

44、幕显示 ( )硬件Task 5Directions: There is a job ad. below. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 through No. 60) that follow. The answers (in no more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.The Light Industrial productsImport

45、 & Export CorporationStafford StreetWolverHampton WVI 1SBTel: (01902) 322479Fax: (01902) 322739E-mail: le 1968wlv. ac. uk Aug. 4, 2000Dear Mr. Smith, Thank you very much for your letter of 18 July. We have also received the cow split leather and work glove samples (样品) you sent us. We are glad t

46、o inform you that your order for the work gloves has been put to work. As we can't see which one is Item P79252 and which one is Item SUR100, please give us an explanation as soon as possible. We have pleasure in informing you that we have given the above-mentioned cow split leather and your sam

47、ples to our factory for producing sample products. When we get any further news, we will contact you right away. We thank you very much for this first order, and hope that this transaction (交易) will be the beginning of a long and friendly connection with your firm. We look forward to hearing from yo

48、u soon. Yours truly, Peter Anderson56. What did Peter get together with the letter of 18, July? _ and work glove samples.57. What has already been put into production? The _ in the order.58. Why did Peter ask for an explanation about the two items mentioned? Because he _ the difference between them.

49、59. When will Peter contact Mr. Smith again? When he has _.60. For what did Peter thank Mr. Smith at the end of the letter? For _.Part TranslationEnglish into Chinese (25minutes)Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of th

50、e sentence numbered 61 to 64, you trill read four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Com position Shee

51、t.61. She is the first woman I want to sit next to at dinner. A. 她是我在宴席上最愿意与之邻座的女人。 B. 她是我在就餐时最愿意坐在其下手的第一个女人。 C. 在就餐时，我最愿意与之邻座的女人就是她。 D. 在宴席上，我愿意与之挨着座的女人绝对是她。62. The population estimate of 6.4 billion for the year 2000 is based on the present growth rate of 2% per year. A. 为了达到2000年的6.4亿人口的估计，当前每年的2

52、%的增长率必须是基础 B. 据估计，以当前每年2%的增长率来推论到2000年时人口是6.4亿。 C. 2000年，6.4亿人口的估计是基于现阶段每年2%的增长率基础之上的。 D. 到2000年时人口将达到64亿，这是根据目前2%的年增长率所做出的估计。63. By no means have all of the known mineral reserves of the Third World been exploited. A第三世界中已知的矿产贮备无论如何没有被开发。 B第三世界中已探明的矿藏并没有全部得以开发。 C. 无论如何，所有的已知矿产资源都贮藏在未开发的第三世界。 D无论如何第

53、三世界中已有的所有的矿藏都已被开发。64. Had she found the right buyer, she would have sold the car. A. 只有找到了正式的买方，她才能出售汽车。 B. 要是找到了合适的买方，她就会把汽车售出了。 C. 如果找到了合适的买方，她就已经把汽车售出了。 D. 她已经找到了正式的买方，并会把汽车售出。65. Americans sometimes feel that treating a guest as one of the family will make him feel more comfortable. Sometimes American families have "buffet" style dinners because they are informal and easier to serve, especially if there are several guests.Part Writing (25minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practi