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1、1 大学英语三级阅读模拟试题集 Model Test 1 Passage One Suppose you set your mind to work on the problem of how you would use your own eyes if you had 3 more days to see. If with the oncoming darkness of the 3 rd night you knew that the sun would never rise for you again, how would you spend those 3 precious days?
2、 What would you most want to let your gaze rest upon? I, naturally, should want most to see the things which have become dear to me through my years of darkness. You, too, would want to let your eyes rest long on the things that have become dear to you so that you could take the memory of them with
3、you in the night that loomed ( 降临 ) before you. I should want to see the people whose kindness and gentleness and companionship have made my life worth living. First I should like to gaze long upon the face of my teacher, Mrs. Anne Sullivan Macy, who came to me when I was a child and opened the oute
4、r world to me. I should want not merely the outline of her face, so that I could cherish it in my memory, but to study that face and find in it the living evidence of the sympathetic tenderness and patience with which she accomplished the difficult task of my education. I should like to see in her e
5、yes that strength of character which has enabled her to stand firm in the face of difficulties, and that compassion for all humanity which she has revealed to me so often. Oh, the things that I should see if I had the power of sight for just 3 days! 1.What can be inferred from the 2 nd paragraph? A.
6、 the author is a deaf B. the author is a blind person C. Mrs. Anne Sullivan is a deaf D. Mrs. Anne Sullivan is a blind person 2.According to the passage, Mrs. Anne Sullivan Macy _. A. failed to make the author s life meaningful B. was quite successful in educating the author C. showed much impatienc
7、e with the author D. didn t believe that the author was able to learn a lot 3.The following have made the author s life worth living EXCEPT _ according to the passage. A. kindness B. gentleness C. companionship D. ambition 4.The word “ compassion” is closest in meaning to _. A. companion B. affectio
8、n C. strength D. determination 5.What does the author want to convey to us in the passage? A. there are only 3 days for her to see the world B. she is longing for many things which are dear to her C. Mrs. Anne Sullivan plays a very important role in her life D. she lives quite a different life from
9、others 2 Passage Two British university entrants (新学员 ) expect to be provided with washing machines and dryers in their rooms, and even car parking spaces, a survey has found. Students are also less prepared to tolerate poor quality living conditions than their predecessors, says the survey by Briti
10、sh polling organization Mori. More than 1,000 full-time undergraduates and postgraduates from 21 universities across the UK were surveyed for the research. It shows that location is the key factor in choosing accommodation for students - nearly half of those interviewed said that being close to thei
11、r place of study was the most important factor in their choice. Cost came second, with evidence that many parents foot the bills for their children s rent. The survey also shows that students are no longer prepared to carry bags of washing to the nearest launderette (自动洗衣店 ). These newcomers expect
12、washers and dryers to be provided with their accommodation. The study also highlights those things today s students expect as standard - communal ( 公共的 ) areas to cleaned regularly, utility bills to be included, even private car parking space to be included. Separate finding from the UK s National U
13、nion of Students published earlier this year show more than half of students in private rented accommodation are living in unsatisfactory conditions. 6.Who are the subjects of the survey? A. some oversea students in UK B. some undergraduates and postgraduates in UK universities C. some graduates in
14、UK universities D. some British students in other countries 7.What kind of accommodation is the most attractive to students according to the survey by British polling organization Mori? A. an apartment near their universities B. a cheap house far way from their universities C. an apartment with car
15、parking space D. an apartment with washing machines 8.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. the survey described in the passage is conducted by UK s National Union of Students B. most of the subjects are from universities in London C. most college students pay the re
16、nt by themselves D. students think that communal areas should be cleaned regularly by cleaners rather than themselves 9.According to the passage, the choice of accommodation is influenced by the following factors EXCEPT _. A. convenience B. comfort C. low rents D. weather 10. What does the survey in
17、dicate? A. UK university students are increasingly satisfied with their living conditions B. 3 UK university students are less and less energetic C. UK university students demand higher qualities of their living conditions D. UK university students pay less and less attention to their studies Passag
18、e Three Voters in California will decide Tuesday whether to remove Governor Gray Davis from office. If he is recalled (罢免 ), public opinion studies show the leading candidate to replace him is actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Yet the two men are not really opponents on the ballot (投票选举 ) Tuesday. Mister
19、 Davis is the only name on the first question. Voters are asked to decide if the governor should stay in office or be recalled. He needs fifty-percent of the votes plus one to stay. The second question asks voters who support the recall to choose a replacement. 135 candidates are lists. One of them
20、is Mister Schwarzenegger. Another is Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante. He is considered the leading Democratic candidate. If Mister Davis is recalled, the candidate with the most votes will become governor. Republicans worry that another Republican on the ballot, state Senator Tom McClintock, cou
21、ld take votes away from Mister Schwarzenegger. Mister McClintock, however, was refusing to withdraw. Republican Congressman Darryl Issa financed the recall effort. He said he would urge people to vote “ no”on the recall unless one of the Republicans withdrew to avoid splitting the vote. Opinion stud
22、ies show that a majority of Californians want to recall Governor Davis. Many people say they are unhappy with the way he has dealt with a budget crisis. Critics of the recall effort say it is an undemocratic way to try to remove an elected governor from office. Mister Davis is in his second term. He
23、 says the recall is a Republican effort to seize power in California and possibly other states. 18 of the 50 states permit special elections to recall the governor. 6 of those states say the governor must be guilty of some wrongdoing. California is not one of them. It has some of the easiest rules f
24、or recall elections. 11. According to public opinion studies, who is most likely to replace Governor Gray Davis as the new governor? A. Arnold Schwarzenegger B. Cruz Bustamante C. Tom McClintock D. Darryl Issa 12. What is the main reason for removing Governor Gray Davis from office according to the
25、passage? A. he is not good at getting along with others B. he is not very politically influential C. he is unable to cope with the budget crisis satisfactorily D. the Republican wants to seize power in California 13. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? 4 A. if Mister
26、Davis is recalled, the candidate needs fifty-percent of the votes plus one to be the governor B. Darryl Issa argues the Governor Gray Davis should stay in office C. Gray Davis has been the governor of California for less than 3 years D. any Republican candidate to replace Gray Davis may split votes
27、from Arnold Schwarzenegger 14. What may be inferred from the passage? A. most US states permit special elections to recall the governor B. in California, special elections to recall the governor is permitted only when the governor is guilty of some wrongdoing C. Arnold Schwarzenegger is sure to win
28、the election D. the election to recall the governor is actively supported by the Republican 15. What is the author s attitude in talking about the election to replace the governor? A. critical B. objective C. approving D. arbitrary Model Test 2 Passage One The International Monetary Fund has agreed
29、to help Argentina refinance some of its debt. Argentine President Nestor Kirchner announced the deal Wednesday in Buenos Aires. The agreement is designed to help the country recover from its worst economic crisis. The three-year agreement will refinance 21,000 million dollars of debt owed to interna
30、tional lenders. This includes more than 12,000 million dollars owed to the IMF. Most of the rest is owed to the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. The agreement needs official approval by the IMF board which meets in Dubai on September 19 th. Officials had criticized the IMF s deman
31、ds in return for the aid program. The IMF had demanded that Argentina pay private banks for money lost during the economic crisis at the end of 2001. The crisis led the government to devalue (贬值 ) the peso ( 比索 ). The IMF had also demanded that Argentina permit private utility companies to increase
32、their rates. The agreement does not include either of these demands. IMF Managing Director Horst Koehler said the agreement is designed to help Argentina meet goals for growth, employment and social equity (平等 ). He said it also would help the country s banking system and increase lending needed to
33、support recovery. The country s economic troubles were largely caused by too much spending by the government. The crisis in December of 2001 deepened a recession. Argentines are still dealing with the crisis. Half of the country s 36 million people are poor. And there are few jobs. Many Argentines b
34、lame dishonest government officials for the problems. 1.Among the 21,000 million dollars of debt that the three-year agreement will 5 refinance, whom most of them are owed to? A. the United States B. the International Monetary Fund C. the World Bank D. the Inter-American Development Bank 2.Which of
35、the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. all the debt Argentina owes is 21,000,000,000 dollars B. IMF s original demand s are included in the agreement C. this agreement will take effect at least after September 19 th D. the money IMF lends to Argentina is mainly used for govern
36、ment spending 3.Why had the IMF demanded that Argentina pay private banks for money according to the passage? A. the devaluation of the peso during the economic crisis brought a great loss to the private banks B. the Argentina government owed the private banks a lot of money C. these private banks a
37、re subsidiaries of the IMF D. the gain in the value of peso caused a lot of trouble to the private banks 4.What led to Argentina s economic crisis according to the passage? A. the bankruptcy of some private banks in the country B. the sharp increase of unemployment C. the lack of help from the IMF b
38、efore D. too much government spending 5.What can be inferred from the passage? A. the Argentina government has overcome the economic crisis B. half of the country s citizen are unemployed C. government officials are not responsible for the economic crisis D. the Argentina s banking system is greatly
39、 influenced during the economic crisis Passage Two The former first lady and now New York Senator, Hillary Rodham Clinton, has written a book about her 8 years in the White House. It is being released with a great deal of public fanfare ( 虚张声势的宣传). The book reveals details about the notorious Monica
40、 Lewinsky scandal ( 丑闻 ) involving her husband, President Clinton. In Living History, the wife of former President Clinton recounts (叙述 ) the moment when Mr. Clinton informed her that he had, in fact, had what he called “ a relationship that was not appropriate ” with Miss Lewinsky, then a White Hou
41、se intern (实习生 ). She writes, “I could hardly breathe. Gulping for air, I started crying and yelling at him. What do you mean? What are you saying? Why did you lie to me? I was furious and getting more so by the second. He just stood there saying over and over again, I m sorry. I m so sorry. I was t
42、rying to protect you and Chelsea, referring to their daughter. ” Mrs. Clinton says she hopes that people will read the book for more than intimate details of her troubled marriage. “ It s a pretty long book, and it s about my life, and it s about 6 all of the issues that I ve worked on, particularly
43、 on behalf of women and children, and things that I ve cared about literally since I was a little girl,” she said. “I think it will give people more insight and, perhaps, answer questions. It s also my story.” Publisher Simon the applicant should request each institution attended to provide an offic
44、ial transcript in a sealed envelope. 11. What can be concluded from the first paragraph? A. only boys were admitted when the University of Chicago was founded B. the University of Chicago is mainly financed by the government C. the University of Chicago is located in the suburb of a city D. the peop
45、le of South Kenwood have similar cultural tradition 12. The University of Chicago has long been characterized by _. A. its cross-fertilization B. its long history C. its excellent teaching staff D. its beautiful campus 14 13. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. the
46、 founder of the University of Chicago is also its first president B. the University of Chicago began to enroll graduates since its foundation C. some of its first graduates or teachers became the presidents of it several colleges D. the University of Chicago has always been reluctant to enroll stude
47、nts from other universities in its graduate programs 14. To whom should the application form for the admission to the graduate programs of the University of Chicago be addressed? A. the dean of students of its graduate division B. the president of the university C. the concerning professor D. any te
48、achers in the university 15. What is NOT a requirement for a graduate who wants to be admitted in the graduate programs in the University of Chicago? A. an undergraduate record B. GRE scores C. a detailed plan for graduate study D. a national examination Model Test 5 Passage One The latest data rele
49、ased by International Monetary Fund (IMF) show China s GDP rank dropped from No. 6 to No. 7 whilst GDP per capita (按人口平均计算) jumped one place from No. 111 to No. 110. IMF measured with Atlas Methodology the GDPs and per capita GDPs of 179 countries and regions in 2003. The conclusion is that in 2003 the top ten GDPs were those of the United States, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Italy, China, Canada, Spain and Mexico. China s Hong Kong had a GDP ranking No. 31 worldwide dropping three places. China s Taiwan ranked No. 20 droppin