2009年6月大学英语三级B真题及答案.doc

2009年6月大学英语三级B真题及答案Part I Listening ComprehensionDirections: This part is to test your listening ability .It consists of 3 sections.Section ANow the test will begin.1. A) Never mind.B) Thanks a lot.C) Yes，of course.D) With pleasure.2. A) Hold on，please.B) Its interesting.C) Thats nothing.D) Hes all fight.3. A) Next month.B) So long.C) Very funnyD) Two weeks.4. A) Its too late.B) Yes，it is.C) Take it easy.D) It doesnt matter5. A) Of course.B) You are welcome.C) It was excellent.D) Yes, l do.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the 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) 11：00.B) 11：50C) 12：00D) 12：107. A) To see the woman.B) To send the e-mail.C) To go to the bank.D) To write a letter.8. A) The woman will drive tonight.B) The woman doesnt like fruit.C) The woman has given up smoking.D) The woman is leaving now.9. A) In a bank.B) In a restaurant.C) In a hospital.D) In a bookstore.10. A) Tell her the price.B) Wait for a while.C) Examine her computer.D) Go shopping with her.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. 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 missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.Hello, everyone. This is the captain(机长)speaking -11- to Flight JK900 leaving for Chicago. Our flight time today is 2 hours and 35 minutes，and we will be flying at an average altitude(高度)of 31，000 feet. The -12- in Chicago is a quarter past twelve，and the current weather is cloudy，but there is a chance of -13- later in the day. We will -14- at Gate 7 at the Chicago airport. On behalf of our Airlines, I wish you an enjoyable-15- in Chicago. Sit back and enjoy the flight.答案：1-5:CADBC 6-10:CBADC11.Welcome 12.local time 13.rain 14.arrive 15.stayPart II Vocabulary & StructureDirections: 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 statements here. You 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. What are the essential differences _ selling and marketing?A) betweenB) fromC) amongD) for17. Jack called the airline to _his flight to beijing this morning.A) improveB) believeC) confirmD) insure18. It was in the year of 2002_they set up a branch company in China.A) asB) thatC) whatD) which19. Youd better _advice before making a project plan.A) put downB) take inC) turn outD) ask for20. Young people now live a life-style _their parents could hardly dream of.A) whichB) whyC) whenD) where21. While traveling in France, he _some everyday French.A) gave upB) picked upC) drew upD) got up22. Hardly _ at the office when the telephone rang.A) I arrivedB) I had arrivedC) did I arriveD) had I arrived23. To work _with the machine，you must read the instructions carefully.A) firstlyB) naturallyC) efficientlyD) generally24. Well have to continue the discussion tomorrow _we can make a final decision today.A) unlessB) becauseC) whenD) since25. If you have three years work experience，you will be the right _ for this job.A) personB) passengerC) touristD) customerSection BDirections: There are also 10 incomplete statements 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.26. It is reported that the sports meet was (successful)_organized.27. Some people think (much)_about their rights than about their duties.28. It is reported that foreign car sales in the country (rise)_by 8% last year.29. The adviser recommended that Mary(start)_ the training program as soon as possible.30. The job pays well and you get a 20 - day holiday a year, its certainly an(attract)_offer.31. It (announce)_yesterday that the game wsa to start in a week.32. Because man people will come to the meeting, we need some (addition) _ chairs.33. No reader is allowed(take)_any reference book out of the reading-room.34. The course is designed to provide a general introduction to computers and(practice)_skills training.35. Weve only got one day in Paris，so wed better(make)_the best use of the time.答案：16-20:ACBDA 21-25:BDCAA26.successfully 27.more 28.rose 29.(should)start 30.attractive31.was announced 32.additional 33.to take 34.practical 35.makePart III Reading ComprehensionDirections: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Subways are underground trains，which usually operate 24 hours a day. They are found in larger cities and usually run between the suburbs and the downtown area. Maps and schedules are available from the ticket of rice. If you take the subway often，you can save money by purchasing a monthly pass(月票).City-operated buses run on various routes(线路)and are designed to be at certain places at certain times. Maps and schedules may be posted at certain stops，or they may be available at local banks，libraries，the student union，or from the bus drivers. Buses run mainly during the day. Fare is paid by exact change in coins, or by monthly passes.Taxis are generally more expensive in the United States than in other countries. If you use a taxi，be sure you ask the amount of the fare before you agree to ride. The driver usually expects a tip(小费)of 15 percent of the fare.36. According to the passage, subways as underground trains, which usually run_.A) within downtown areasB) away from city centersC) in or outside big modern citiesD) between suburbs and city centers37. You can get the maps and schedules of the subways_.A) at bus stationsB) at local banksC) in any bookstoresD) from the ticket offices38. From the passage we learn that_.A) buses are always available in 24 hoursB) bus riders have to buy monthly passesC) bus fare is paid by exact change in coinsD) buses are the best means of transportation39. When you take a taxi, youd better_.A) buy a monthly passB) ask about the fare firstC) agree on the amount of the tipD) pay by the exact change in coins40. The passage mainly tells us about_.A) the bus and train fares in the USB) the ways of paying taxi in the USC) the public transportation in the USD) the advantage of subways in the USTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Letter 1Dear Ann,I am going to give a dinner party next month. I want my guests to enjoy themselves and to feel comfortable. What is the secret of giving a successful party?Letter 2Dear Mary，Cook something that would let you spend time with your guests，If a guest offers to help you in the kitchen，accept the offer. It often makes people feel more comfortable when they can help.Before serving dinner，while your guests make small talks in the living room，offer them drinks. Some guests may like wine，but make sure to provide soft drinks for people who dont.At the dinner table，let your guests serve themselves. Offer them a second serving after they finish, but dont ask more than once. Most guests will take more if they want.Perhaps the most important rule of all is to be natural. Treat your guests as you want them to treat you when youre in their homethat is，act naturally toward them，and dont try too hard to be polite. Have a good time in a pleasant atmosphere.41. From the first letter we learn that Mary _ .A) is asking for advice on giving a dinner partyB) knows the secret of giving a pleasant partyC) is going to attend a dinner partyD) has successfully held a party42. Anns first piece of advice is that Mary should_.A) get the food ready before the guests arriveB) keep the guests away from the kitchenC) spend some time with the guestsD) accept the guests offer to help43. Ann suggests that Mary offer drinks_.A) while the guests are having small talksB) when all the guests have arrivedC) after the guests finish small talksD) after the dinner comes to an end44. When having dinner，the guests are expected to_.A) eat their food slowlyB) help the host serve foodC) serve each other at the tableD) help themselves to more food45. The most important rule for Mary to follow in treating her guests is to_.A) be as polite as she canB) let them feel at homeC) prepare delicious foodD) create a formal atmosphere答案：36-40:DDCBC 41-45:ADADBTask 3Directions: The following is a letter. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through 50 in no more than 3 words in the table below.E-mail or call Tip Line(举报热线)Have you seen a crime being committed(犯罪)on a bus，train，or near a bus stop，or train station? If you do，email US or call Tip Line.Tip LineIf you would rather give your information by telephone，call the Police Tip Line at 612-349-7222.You can leave information anonymously(匿名地)or leave your name and phone number and an officer will call you back.Call and officerYou can speak directly to any Police Department staff member who receives the call weekdays.8：00 to 16：00. Call 612-3497200.Contact the ChiefIf you havent received any reply to your Tip Line information for half a day，directly call 612-349-7I00 or email：chiefmetrotransit.orgReport on a CrimeUse Tip Line1. Tip Line number：612-349-72222. Ways of reporting：1) Give -46- anonymously;2) Leave your name and telephone number，and wait for an officer to -47-Call the Police Directly1. Service time：weekdays, -48-2. Telephone number: -49-Contact the Chief1. Reason：receiving no reply to your Tip Line information for -50-2. Telephone number：612-349-71003. Email：chiefmetrotransit.org答案：46.information 47.call you back 48. 8:00 to 16:00 49.612-349-7200 50.half a dayTask 4Directions: The following is part of an index (索引). After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.AbreezeBcalm seaCclear upDdryEfogFheavy snowGhigh seasHlight rainIpartly cloudyJshowerKsoutheast windLstormMthe highsNthe lowsO一typhoonPwetQwindyExamples：(A) 微风 (O)台风51.( )天气放晴( )大雪52.( )最高温度( )局部多云53.( )东南风( )小雨54.( )有雾( )海面大浪55.( )天气干燥( )暴风雨答案：51.C,F 52.M,I 53.K,H 54.E,G 55.D,LTask 5Directions: The following are two advertisements. After reading them, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (No.56 to No.60). You should write your answers in no more than 3 words on the corresponding Answer Sheet.Ad 1Personal Assistant To Sales ManagerWe are a small but growing computer software company. We are looking for someone to assist the manager of the sales department in dealing with foreign customers and orders from abroad. If you know English well and have previous experience in this job，and between 2 1 and 30，please writer US a short letter giving details of your previous jobs，current employment，etc. Some knowledge of Spanish and Italian would be an advantage.Write to：Soft Logic23 Alfred StreetWinchesterHantsAd 2Part time DriversKing County Metro is Hiring Part-Time Bus DriversGreat Pay! Great Bendfits!Start at$14.50 an hour.Plus paid vacation and sick leave，paid trainingMust be 2 1 years or older，have a Washington State drivers licenseand acceptable driving record.Call(202)684-1024Or log on(登录)to www.metrokc.govohrm56. In the first ad. which department in the company is seeking an assistant to its manage?_.57. What is the major responsibility of the assistant manager?Dealing foreign customers and orders_.58. What is mentioned as an advantage for the application in Ad l?Some knowledge of_.59. What is the age limit for the position of the part-time bus drivers in Ad 2?_years or older.60. What kind of drivers license should the candidates have in order to get the position?They should have a_ drivers license.答案：56.the sales department 57.from abroad 58.Spanish and Italian 59. 21 60.Washington StatePart IV Translation English into ChineseDirections: This part, numbered 61 to 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (N0.61 to No.64) is followed by four choices of suggested translation marked A), B), C) and D). Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph (No.65) in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61. This matter is so important that it should not be left in the hands of and inexperienced lawyer.A) 如此重要的事情，没有经验的律师不敢接手。B) 这件事事关重大，不能交结缺乏经验的律师来处理。C) 这件事也很重要，不应让有经验的律师处理。D) 这样重要的事情，没有经验的律师是不敢接手处理的。62. No matter how hard I tried to explain how to operate the machine, they were still at a loss.A) 尽管我努力把机器开动了，他们还是觉得非常失望。B) 无论我怎么努力地说明机器的用法，他们都不理解我。C) 即使我努力地对机器做了解释，他们还是不相信我的话。D) 不管我怎么努力地解释如何操作这台机器，他们依然听不懂。63. We accept returns or exchanges within 30 days from the date of the purchase of these cell phones.A) 手机从购买之日起30天内我们接受退换。B) 手机在试用30天之后我们可允许退货。C) 我们同意30天内可以购买手机，退货或更换