四川省大学英语三级考试模拟试题三.docx

四川省大学英语三级考试模拟试题三
Part I Listening Comprehension (15%) (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Example: You will hear:
You will read:
A) At the office.
B) In the waiting room.
C) At the airport.
D) In the restaurant.
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office〞 is the correct answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.
Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]
1. A) She’ll post the letter on her way to work.
B) She works at the post office.
C) She won’t do favors for others.
D) She can’t post the letter for the man.
2. A) He likes it better than the new one.
B) He dislikes it.
C) He doesn’t know which one is better.
D) He feels that it is not as good as the new one.
3. A) Go to ask Jack for advice.
B) Buy a new camera.
C) Buy a new camera from Jack.
D) Ask Jack to lend the camera to her.
4. A) At an airport
B) In a noisy shop
C) In the street
D) In an American hotel
5. A) His father told him to go to law school.
B) His father taught in a law school.
C) His father studied law when young.
D) His decision surprised his father.
6. A) Those trees can be made into air conditioners.
B) The number of the trees should be cut down.
C) People will feel cool under the trees.
D) Air conditioners are necessary.
7. A) Finish the job right now.
B) Travel in Italy.
C) Finish the job during he is on business.
D) Fulfill his promise after he comes back.
8. A) Find an easy job in the job market.
B) Quit his job to work for her.
C) Continue with his present job.
D) Have a break.
9. A) by plane B) by bus C) by train D) by car
10. A) He will join her exercise class.
B) He will teach the woman how to climb.
C) He will climb the mountain with her.
D) The weather is good.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear two questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken twice. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line though the centre.
Question 11 and 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
11. A) How to skate in a funny way.
B) A strange person.
C) People’s ways to enjoy themselves in the party in the 18th century.
D) How roller skating began.
12. A) He broke a mirror.
B) He knocked into some people.
C) He fell down on the ground many times.
D) He couldn’t stop his roller skates.
Section C Spot Dictation
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. Listen carefully for the first reading. Then listen to the passage again. When it is being read the second time, you should fill in the six blanks numbered from S1) to S6) with the exact words or phrases you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
The Great Wall of China is S1______ to be the only man－made project seen from the moon. Although it was once thought to have been built entirely during the Qin Dynasty between 221 and 208 BC, it is now believed to have been started earlier.
　 The 15－foot－high, 25－foot－wide, 1,500－mile－long S2 ______was undoubtedly built to keep out invading enemies. To the S3 ______ people of the empire, who had been forced to build the wall, it was not worth it, however. The wall, and other public works S4 ______ by the Qin Dynasty, had caused great losses on the wealth and human life of the country. As a result, an angry S5 ______ rose up in rebellion〔对抗〕against the Qin Dynasty, and in 207 BC the Han Dynasty began.
　 Because of its rich history and magnificent appearance, the Great Wall attracts S6______, scientists, and historians to this day and will continue to do so for generations.
Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and structure〔20%〕 (20 minutes〕
Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
13. Cathy couldn’t _______ the different climate in London quickly.
A) see to B) adapt to C) belong to D) stick to
14. He _____ me to give up the holiday in Spain next month.
A) persuaded B) convinced C) suggested D) made
15. He raised his arm as a ______ for us to stop.
A) mark B) signal C) symbol D) sign
16. It’s not _______ to expect a child to understand such a difficult question.
A) reasonable B) valuable C) superior D) evident
17. They are holding a meeting to __________ against the war.  
A) protect             B) protest  C) prevent               D) promote
18. ______ the bad weather, they still plan to go traveling tomorrow.
A) On account of B) In spite of C) Because of D) Instead of
19. We have _____ to school for a change of our classroom facilities.
A) arranged B) appointed C) applied D) approached
20. He _____ me with neglecting my duty.
A) accused B) blamed C) criticized D) charged
21. The boy immediately cloze the door to _____ the dirty water.
　 A) keep out B) keep down C) keep up D) keep back
22. The monitor _____ the new textbooks to the class for his teacher.
 A) delivered         B)  presented C) handed         D) distributed 
23. In learning a language teachers should not ______ students of their mistakes all the time.
   A) remain           B) respond       C) remind           D) remark
24. In order to buy his car Mike had to obtain a __________ from the bank.
A) finance     B)  debt C) loan    D) capital 
25. When people talk about the animals in Sichuan, the first _____ comes into mind is panda.
A) one B) which C) that D) what
26. The manager suggested that we ______ off early the next day.
A) started B) start C) starting D) to start
27. Dr. Smith, together with his students, _____ to arrive on the morning flight.
A) is B) are C) be D) were
28. He left the room__________.
A) with windows closed B) with windows being closed
C) with windows closing D) with windows to be closed
29. Only after the war ______ the sad news.
A) learned he B) he learn C) would he learn D) did he learn
30. I find ____ impossible to finish the task within the time given by the teacher.
A) that B) it C) this D) them
31._______ straight on and you’ll see a shopping mall. You won’t miss it.
A) Going B) If you go C) Go D) When going
32.______ he had followed the teacher’s advice, John would have passed the exam.
A) If B) Since C)Though D) When
Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40%) (35 minutes)
Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage One
Questions 33 to 37 are based on the following passage.
The sale of alcohol in Britain is strictly controlled by licensing laws. These restrict where, when and by whom alcohol may be sold. In order to open a pub or wine bar the owner must obtain the approval of the local magistrates who must be satisfied that he or she is a suitable person to sell alcohol. If the application is approved the owner obtains a license to sell alcohol and becomes the licensee. The name of the licensee is displayed above the front door. If magistrates are not happy with the way a pub is being run they can cancel the license.
Pubs are only allowed to sell alcohol during official opening hours. They are allowed to remain open all day from 11a.m. to 11p.m. though many close in the afternoon. If they wish to stay open after 11p.m., they must obtain a special late license. Pubs open for a shorter time on Sundays, and in some parts of Wales they are closed altogether.

In the US, there are local laws about when and where alcohol can be sold. Some towns are dry, i.e., no alcohol can be sold there at all. In general, restaurants and bars need a license to sell beer and wine. In some states alcohol for drinking at home is sold only in special liquor stores; in other places it is sold in any food shop. There are fewer restrictions on when alcohol can be sold than there are in Britain, and bars can stay open very late. The most common restriction is that alcohol may not be sold early on Sunday mornings.
33. According to the passage, the laws concerning the sale of alcohol in Britain restrict the following aspects EXCEPT______.
A) where alcohol can be sold.
B) by whom alcohol may be sold
C) the way alcohol can be sold
D) the time people can buy alcohol
34. If a person wants to open a pub or a wine bar, he must________ first.
A) display his name on the front door
B) show his place is big enough to hold a certain number of people
C) try his best to make magistrates happy
D) apply to the local magistrates to get their approval
35. What can be learnt from the passage about the pubs in Britain
A) Pubs are allowed to sell alcohol at any time.
B) Many pubs are closed in the late evening.
C) If the pubs want to open early before 11 a.m., they must get approved.
D) Some pub can stay open a little longer than others if they obtain the special license.
36. What is the difference between Britain and America in controlling alcohol
A) The restrictions on the time alcohol can be sold in America are fewer.
B) Alcohols can not be sold on Saturday morning in America.
C) There are more places in America allowed to sell alcohol than in Britain.
D) The time during which pubs stay open in America is shorter than that in Britain.
37. What is the main idea of the passage
A) The control on the sale of alcohol in Britain and America
B) How to manage a pub in Britain and America
C) How to obtain a pub license in Britain and America
D) The pubs in America
Passage two
Questions 38 to 42 are based on the following passage.
China’s education system can be divided into the following stages:
Pre-school education is for 3 to 5 year olds and takes place in kindergartens.
Primary education is from 6 to11. Primary schools are usually run by local educational authorities and over free tuition, although there are some private schools owned by enterprises and individuals.
Secondary schooling is for children from 12 to17 years of age. Education of this kind is run by local governments and various business authorities. State-run secondary schools include junior middle schools and senior middle schools, both with three grades or years. The first three years of secondary school are compulsory and tuition is free. Senior middle school is not compulsory and students must pay minimal tuition fees. Private secondary schools often offer specialized education and have a more vocational bent, but the qualifications they offer are considered to be on the same level as those of state-run middle schools.
For higher education there are vocational courses as well as undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees. Bachelor’s degrees usually require 4 to 5 years of study, master’s degrees need 2 to3 years and Ph.D.s are granted after 3 years. Higher education is offered in universities, colleges, institutes, and vocational colleges. These institutes conduct academic and scientific research and provide social services as well as offering courses to students. To enter a university or college, students have to take the national entrance examination, which takes place every June and is now open to people of all ages. Selection is based on each student’s marks in this exam, and due to the number of people sitting the exam, getting into university is highly competitive. Those who fail to get selected have to go to private colleges if they want to continue their education.
38. According to the passage, how many stages of China’s education system can be divided into
A) one B) two C) three D〕four
39. In what way, private secondary schools are different from state-run ones
A) The tuition in private secondary schools is free.
B) The qualifications they offer are of different levels as those of state-run ones..
C) The students in private ones have a more vocational bent.
D) The time of education in private schools is longer than that of state-run ones.
40. In which of the following stages, the education tuition is for free
A) pre-school education and primary education
B) primary education and junior middle school
C) senior middle school and higher education
D) primary education and secondary schooling
41. What can you learn from the passage
A) People are not allowed to enter universities when they are retired.
B) Those who fail to get selected in national entrance exam have no opportunity to
study in college.
C) Generally speaking, the time to get Master’s degrees is longer to get Doctor’s degrees.
D) The function of the institutes in higher education is not only to offer courses to students.
42. What is the main idea of this passage
A) the stages of China’s education system
B) the compulsory education in China
C) the advantages of Chinese education
D) the prospects of Chinese education
Passage three
Questions 43 to 47 are based on the following passage.
Bombay wasn’t the ideal place to get sick — not when my doctor, family and friends were half a world away. I was alone, quite ill and had to delay my flight home. Luckily, when booking my ticket months before, I had bought travel insurance. So my illness didn’t cost me a cent.
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