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1、如有侵权，请联系网站删除，仅供学习与交流大工大学英语3模拟试卷B【精品文档】第 7 页2009年3月份大学英语 3课程考试 模拟题二 考试形式：闭卷 试卷类型：（B）Part I Vocabulary & Structure（本大题共25小题，每小题1分，共25分） Section A (1-5 BCCBB 6-10 ACBCC 11-15 ACBBB)Directions: Choose the ONE that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the sentence.1. Living on an isolated farm

2、, they do not see anybody for weeks on end. BAin the endBcontinuously Coff and onDendlessly2. I was at a complete loss as to how I could help him out without hurting his pride. CAat a price much lower than the original coatBquite useless Crather uncertain Dquite unprepared3. With a school record lik

3、e yours Im puzzled why you didnt try for a university scholarship? CAIm shockedBIm amazed CI feel confusedDI feel pity4. He had been compelled to give up much of his time to housework. BAorderedBforced CpersuadedDfrightened5. Youll catch on to the job after youve been here awhile. BAget the jobBbeco

4、me able to do the job Clike the job Dfinish the job6. It is difficult to keep up a conversation with some who only says “Yes” or “No”. AAto continueBto start Cto hold upDto stir up7. These courses, if properly conducted, will stimulate the minds of the students. CArefreshBrenew CexciteDencourage8. L

5、ets pool our resources and get the job done quickly. BAuse upBput together CconserveDstore up9. The landlady could not accommodate us because all her rooms were booked. CAadapt usBput up with us Cput us upDhelp us10. The economic crisis has seriously affected French exports. CAstimulated Bsimulated

6、CreducedDincreased11. What he is after is neither money nor fame, but the satisfaction of seeing his students grow up into useful builders of socialism. AAin pursuit of Blooking after Ctrying to doDadvocating12. The train will depart from Platform 2 at 3:45 on Tuesday morning. CAarrive Bstop CleaveD

7、derail13. The heat causes the reaction to be accelerated. BAto be facilitatedBto become quicker and quicker Cto slow downDto be stopped14. Of the many plans submitted, the committee selected the plan that seemed most feasible. BApossibleBpracticable CprobableDpermissible15. A judge must be detached

8、when weighing evidence. B AinterestedBdisinterested CseparatedDdiscouragedSection B ( 1-5 DCBCB 6-10 BCACD)Directions: Identify the one that needs correction.1. The announcement of a possible enemy air raid on the radio sent the whole town into underground shelters, DA B Cbut it turned out being a f

9、alse alarm. D2. The commander gave orders that all medical supplies would be delivered before noon. C A B C D3. What you have told me about Mr. Bloggs confirm me in my suspicion that he ill-treats his wife. B A B C D4. Benjamin West was an eighteenth-century American artist who influenced British pa

10、inters just so much as he C A B Cdid other American artists. D5. Whether he is proven innocent or found guilt, his involvement in the case has lost him a lot of votes. B A B C D6. He is opposed to the project for the reason why it is not feasible for the time being. B A B C D7. In its Sealab program

11、, the United States has studied the possibility of having people to live beneath the ocean. A B C D C8. If you turn off the main road here and you will come to a small hill from where you can see the lake. A A B C D9. Your nervous system reacts to what you imagine to be true on much the same way tha

12、t it does to real C A B C D experiences.10. Now that he is working much harder, I dont think hell have any trouble to pass the entrance exams. D A B C D Part II Reading Comprehension （本大题共20小题，每小题2分，共40分） Directions: Read the following passages carefully and choose the best answer from the four choi

13、ces marked A, B, C and D. Passage 1 For most mere mortals (凡人)，publishing 466 books would be impossible even in dozens of lifetimes. But the remarkable Isaac Asimov had produced such an output during his 41-year book career and showed no signs of slowing down even at his old age.Many of Asimovs scie

14、nce and science fiction works deal with space travel - such as his well-known Foundation Trilogy (三部曲) - yet despite this, Asimov would be perfectly happy never leaving his Manhattan apartment, where he lived with his wife, psychiatrist(精神病医生) - author Janet Jeppson. “I travel in my writing to the f

15、ar ends of space,” he would say, “so I dont have to travel in real life.” Even if invited, he wouldnt want to go.But he happily supported the space movement, serving on the NSS Board of Governors (理事会).Asimov, a workaholic who said he wanted to end his days “face down on my typewriter,” spent eight

16、hours a day, seven days a week typing.The Russian-born son of American immigrants, Asimov (19201992) began writing science fiction at age 11. His first story appeared in print when he was 18. As he continued writing, he completed college, earning a Ph.D. in chemistry.Known mainly as a science fictio

17、n writer, Asimov was also an essayist, editor, journalist, biographer (传记作家) and humorist. Over the years, hed owned dozens of awards, including the title Grandmaster of Science Fiction. 1. How could Isaac Asimov be such a prolific (多产的) writer during his lifetime? D A. He began writing science fict

18、ion at age 11. B. He published his first work at age 18. C. He seldom left his Manhattan apartment. D. He spent almost all the time writing. 2. Which of the following words best describes Isaac Asimovs personality? C A. Quiet. B. Funny. C. Work-centered. D. Strange. 3. How do you understand Isaac As

19、imovs home life? B A. He was a hermit (隐士). B. He was a family man. C. He hated social life. D. He didnt care about his family. 4. What was the major topic in most of his books? A A. Space exploration. B. Star wars. C. Computers. D. Mysteries of the sea world. 5. What do the achievements made by Isa

20、ac Asimov teach us? C A. In order to be successful, you have to be a workaholic. B. Imagination plays an important role in creative writing. C. Passion and hard work lead to success. D. It is important to publish at a young age. Passage 2Is your job doing harm to your health? If you are like a lot o

21、f American workers today, you experience a significant amount of stress in work. Stress doesnt just make you unhappy at work. It can affect your health. Doctors say people under stress have higher blood pressure, even when they are away from work. And they are at a higher risk for death from any cau

22、se than those who are more relaxed.How do you know if your job could be a risk to your health? Some danger signs include difficulty getting to sleep or difficulty waking up in the morning, forgetfulness, aches and pains for no apparent reason, a desire to eat less or tendency to eat poorly, loss of

23、interest in activities, etc. Everyone has bad days in which they feel many of these symptoms, but if you have noticed several of them, and you have experienced them for months, you may need to do something.If you notice these signs in yourself or your beloved one, check with your doctor to eliminate

24、 other possibilities. If the cause does appear to be stress, you should try to make time for yourself away from work. Try relaxing in a warm bubble bath, listening to music, and shutting out the world for a while.1. According to the passage, _. A A. many American workers are under stress lately B. a

25、lmost all people know how to get rid of stress C. most people go to doctors for help with stress D. it is sure that our work is doing harm to our health 2. How does stress at work affect your life? A A. It makes you unhappy at work. B. It always affects your health. C. It makes you worry all the tim

26、e. D. It keeps you from working well. 3. Which of the following is mentioned as a sign that your job is unhealthy? C A. Sudden aches and pains. B. Frequent bad days. C. Trouble remembering. D. Loss of time to relax. 4. When should you do something about your problems? B A. When youve been told by ot

27、hers that you should do something. B. When youve noticed several bad symptoms over a long time. C. When youve let stress affect your friendships or life at work. D. When youve visited a doctor and he has told you to leave work. 5. What can you do if youve noticed some of the signs of stress? A A. Se

28、e a doctor and try to relax more. B. Change to another less stressful job. C. Assume much fewer responsibilities. D. Take up a hobby like playing music.Passage 3 In the United States, it is not normal to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you telephone him early in the day, while he is

29、shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention. The same meaning is attached to telephone calls made after 11:00 pm. If someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he assumes its a matter of life and death. The time chose

30、n for the call communicates its importance.In social life, time plays a very important role. In the US guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. But this is not true in all countries. In other areas

31、 of the world it may be considered foolish to make an appointment too far in advance because plans which are made for a date more than a week away tend to be forgotten.The meaning of time is different in different parts of the world. Thus, misunderstandings arise between people from cultures that tr

32、eat time differently. To be on time is valued highly in American life, for example. If people are not on time, they may be regarded as not polite or not fully responsible. In the US no one would think of keeping a business associate waiting for an hour; it would be bad-mannered. A person who is five

33、 minutes late is expected to apologize. If he is less than five minutes late, he will say a few words of explanation, though perhaps he will not complete the sentence. 1. If you telephone someone early in the day, it means _ D _. A. you are expected to explain why B. you are not kind enough C. you w

34、ant to show your concern for him D. you have a very important matter to discuss 2. The expression “a matter of life and death” means _A_. A. an issue of the greatest importance and emergency B. a very important appointment C. a matter of whether someone should live or die D. a strong desire to commu

35、nicate 3. In the US guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded _ A_. A. if the invitation to a dinner party is not extended early enough B. if the invitation to a dinner party is extended too far in advance C. if the invitation to a dinner party is not extended repeatedly D. if the invitation

36、to a dinner party is extended to too many people 4. The word “misunderstanding” can be explained as _B_. A. failing to attend a party B. failing to understand correctly C. standing in ones way D. standing on ones own feet 5. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A_

37、A. In the US its normal to keep someone waiting for some time. B. In the US its not polite to keep someone waiting for an hour. C. In the US one is always expected to be on time. D. In the US one is expected to apologize if he is five minutes late Passage 4Ours is a big world, and full of many diffe

38、rent people. People with many varying (不同的) points of view are often running up against others who have different opinions. Those of us who smoke are just one group of many. Recently, the activism (采取行动) of non-smokers has reminded us of the need to be considerate (体谅的) of others when we smoke in pu

39、blic.But, please! Enough is enough! We should like to remind non-smokers that being polite is a two-way street. If you politely request that someone not smoke you are more likely to receive an agreeable response than if you give an ugly look and say something unkind. If you speak directly to someone

40、, you are more likely to get what you want than if you complain to the management.Many of us have been smoking for so long that we sometimes forget that others are not used to the smell of burning tobacco. Were human, and like everyone else, we occasionally offend unknowingly. But most of us are ope

41、n to friendly suggestions and comments, and quite willing to change our behavior to accommodate others.Smokers are people, too. We laugh and cry. We have hopes, dreams, and aspirations. We have children, mothers, and pets. We eat our hamburgers (汉堡包) with everything on them and give respect to the f

42、lag at Fourth of July picnics. We hope youll remember that the next time a smoker light up in public. 1. The purpose of the first paragraph is _. D A. to inform the reader of the bigness of the world B. to declare that the author belongs to the group of smokers C. to tell non-smokers that smokers wi

43、ll be considerate D. to reveal the authors reason for writing this essay 2. What does the second sentence in the second paragraph imply? C A. We should go on two different roads. B. We have different ways of doing things. C. Being polite to each other is a mutual thing. D. We can smoke and sometimes

44、 we will not smoke. 3. According to the author, how can you get an agreeable response from smokers if you dont feel like someone smoking beside you? D A. Complain to his boss. B. Tell him directly that you hate smokers. C. Keep from complaining but do something to suggest your feelings. D. Tell him politely that you a