2014年大学英语三级考试模拟冲刺试题及答案(一)

练习一

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) or D).You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

It is known to us that English is not as old as Chinese, but it is widely used by most people all over the world. English speakers enjoy creating new words. In fact, a majority of words are traceable and each of them may have an interesting story.

However, no one will really care where a word comes from because it makes little difference in using them in our dally life. Did you ever feel confused about why hamburgers are called hamburgers, especially when they are not made with ham?

About a hundred years ago, some men went to American from Europe, coming from a big city in Germany called Hamburg. They didn't know how to use English properly. Seen them eating round pieces of beef and asked what it was, the Germans didn't

understand the questions exactly, they answered: “we come from Hamburg. “One of the Americans was an owner of a restaurant and got an idea. He cooked some round pieces of bread with beef and began selling them. Such bread came to be called “hamburgers”. Today, hamburgers are welcomed by lots of people coming from different nationalities.

36. According to the text, English is ______.

A) older than Chinese

B) as old as Chinese

C) not so old as Chinese

D) very hard to learn

37. Hamburg originally is ________.

A) a kind of food

B) a round piece of beef

C) a city in Germany

D) the name of a village

38. Which statement is correct according to the passage.'?

A) At first hamburgers was a kind of bread.

B) Few Americans like hamburgers.

C) Hamburgers are made of ham.

D) Hamburgers were first sold a century ago.

39. _______ begin to sell hamburgers to people.

A) Americans

B) The author

C) Germans

D) Europeans

40. After reading this story, we know the word “hamburger” comes from _______.

A) China because it has a long history

B) English because Germans don't speak English

C) English speakers because they love eating it

D) America because they give it that name

Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. Youth is not a matter of time but a matter of self-improvement, both physically and morally. Being a good youth, one should have

those factors: the basic one is health. A healthy body is a kind of priceless treasure. One can do nothing without it. Secondly, we should pay essential attention to our moral character. We should be always willing to help those in trouble without any complaints. Moreover, we should care more about the people around us. Thirdly, cooperation and communication also play an important role in being a good youth. No one can live alone without any friends. And nobody can work out every problem without help of partners. So the youth should and must learn how to live and work well with others, including those people you don't like to cooperate or communicate with. The last but not the least, patriotism, meaning a love of one's country, is the one we should never forget. People always misunderstand the word “patriots” by thinking it only refers to those fighters who fight for their country. As a matter of fact, a patriot will do the things his country asks him to do. So being a youth is one thing, being a good one really needs to take every effort to make yourself to be.

41. The passage really wants to tell us that _______.

A) what the meaning of “patriots” is

B) the qualities a good youth should have

C) a youth should be doing good

D) one should help others

42. The first thing a good youth should have is

A) the best looking

B)the best riches

C) the good ability

D)a healthy body

43. A good youth should help others

A) willingly

B) at his convenience

C) if he wants to

D) with complains

44. From the passage, we can know that cooperation and communication are

A) good for some introverts

B) helpful to us

C) important to everyone

D) not necessary to good friends

45. In the author's opinion, the patriots must

A) fight for the country

B) learn everything

C) do what their country need them to do

D)protect their family and country

Task 5

Directions: There is an invitation letter below here. After reading the letters you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 through No. 60) that follow. The answers should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet. July 7th, 2009

Dear Prof. Lee,

The Academic Conference on traditional Chinese treatment—acupuncture and

moxibustion, which is sponsored by Beijing College of Medicine will be held in Beijing,

October 3rd, 2009. We would be very pleased to invite you to attend the conference. We all know that you are a very famous scholar in this field. The conference will be more significant if you can come. We will offer the accommodation for you.

If you have any paper or topics on which you would like to give talks, please inform us in advance so that we can prepare the final program. Please confirm your participation at your convenience.

We are looking forward to your reply.

Best Wishes.

Your sincerely,

Wang Dong

56. What's the subject of the conference?

It is about traditional Chinese treatment _____acupuncture and

moxibustion_______________________.

57. Which college will sponsor the conference?

It is _________Beijing College of Medicine________________ that sponsors it.

58. When will the conference be held?

It will be held on ________October 3rd，2009____________________.

59. What will they do for Prof. Lee?

They will offer ______accommodation_________________ for him.

60. What does Prof. Lee need to do if he wants to give some talks?

He is required to ___inform__________________ them in advance.

61. Electronic computers, which have many advantages, cannot carry out creative work and replace man

A)尽管电子计算机有许多优点，可是它不能理解创造性工作，也不能代替人类。

B)有许多优点的电子计算机也不能代替人类去做创造性工作。

C)电子计算机有很多缺点，既不能进行创造性工作，也不能代替人类。

D)尽管电子计算机有许多优点，可是它不能进行创造性工作．也不能代替人类。

62. It must be admitted that a good deal of dissatisfaction is reflected in those report

A)它必须被承认，也就是说这些报道反应了很多不满情绪。

B)必须承认，这些报道反应了很多不满情绪。

C)我们必须承认，这些报道确实反应了很多潜在的不满情绪。

D)这些报道反映出很多不满情绪的这个事实是应该被承认的。

63. After this agreement is signed by the two parties, both parties shall strictly abide by it. A)在双方签约后，各方应严格遵守本协议。

B)在两党达成协议后，各党派将严格遵守它。

C)在双方达成协议后，各方应严格遵守。

D)在两党签约后，各党派都应严格遵守本协议。

64. The farmer can continue to support himself and his family only if he produces a surplus. A)只要农民生产有剩余，就能养活自己和家人。

B)只有生产更多的农作物，农民才能养活自己和家人。

C)只有当拥有盈余时，农民才能持续地供养自己和家人。

D)农民生产有剩余，只有这样，他才能养活自己和家人。

65. Miss Liu, I am writing to inform you that I wish to move into a new room next term. The reason for my dissatisfaction with my roommate is his inconsiderate behavior.

His friends constantly visit him and he regularly holds noisy parties. In addition, he sometimes uses my things without asking me. Under these circumstances, I find it

difficult to concentrate on my studies. I would be grateful if you could find another room for me.

回函. 邀请人：王力被邀请人：John Smith

内容：王力及其妻子邀请John Smith夫妇来家中参加儿子一岁生日宴。时间定于6月10号下午七点在皇家饭店举行。

回复：Smith回复自己将于近日回国处理公司要事，不能前往，表示歉意。

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