2011大学英语3

1、 A strange thing happens to nearly everybody at night. They  turn off 1 the lights, pull up the covers and close their eyes. After they sleep for six or seven  hours 2 , they wake up again. It sounds very strange, doesnt it? Sleep puzzles science all the time.  Scientists 3 and doctor

2、s would like to talk about why one cant fall asleep. They are not so sure  、what 4 causes sleep. You will sleep the best both  when 5 you are in good health and when you dont too much or too little. No worries and a comfortable place to sleep are  important6 , too. They advise against

3、 two in one bed. Strange things  happen 7 during sleep. For example, you often move during your sleep. You would feel  tired 8 if you didnt move. You also  dream 9 . Part of your brain is still  awake 10 when you dream. Dont worry if you dream. Some great stories and poems were f

4、inished while their writers were dreaming.第47题 (10.0) 分 Before the 20th century the horse provided day to day transportation in the United States. Trains were used only for long-distance transportation.Today the car is the most popular sort of transportation in all of the United States. It has compl

5、etely  replaced 1 the horse as a means of everyday transportation. Americans use their cars for nearly 90 per cent of all persona  travel 2 .Most Americans are able to buy cars. The average price of a  recently 3 made car was $2,500 in 1950, $2,740 in 1960 and up to $4,750 in 1975. Du

6、ring this period American car manufacturers set about  improving 4 their products and work efficiency. As a result, the yearly income of the average family increased from 1950 to 1975  faster 5 than the price of cars. For this reason purchasing a new car takes a smaller  part 6 of a f

7、amilys total earning today.In 1951 proportionally it took 8.1 months an average familys  income 7 to buy a new car. In 1962 a new car needed 8.3 months of a familys annual earnings. By 1975 it only took 4.75 _ months 8 income. In addition, the 1975 cars were technically superior to models from

8、previous years.The  influence 9 of the automobile extends throughout the economy as the car is so important to Americans. Americans spend more money  keeping 10 their cars running than on any other item.第48题 (10.0) 分 The United States is a land of many cultures. Its people have come from d

9、ifferent homelands and have  brought 1 their own customs from all parts of the world. Although they live and work in a modern,  changing 2 society, they want to preserve their traditions and pass them  on 3 to their children. So, in their daily lives, many Americans continue to speak

10、their native language as well as English. They cook traditional foods. They practice their own religion and have their own way of thinking  about 4 life and death. In addition, they set aside time to celebrate the important occasions of their native culture  with 5 special ceremonies.Every

11、 part of the United States has special celebrations, depending on the particular national groups that live in the area. In Hawaii, Americas island state in the Pacific Ocean, there are  many 6 people of Asian ancestry. Many of these Asians are of Japanese, Chinese, or Polynesian  descent 7

12、 . Immigrants from China and Japan arrived in Hawaii in great numbers during the past century. The early Polynesians came to Hawaii from South Pacific islands more than a thousand years  before 8 any other people. The Asians left rich traditions for their  descendants 9 to follow. Today, H

13、awaiians honor the memory of their ancestors  with 10 special feasts and festivals. 第46题 (10.0) 分 No man can change the weather. Nobody can control the weather. But if people read correctly the signs around, they can tell _ what 1_ the weather will be like the following day or two.For

14、 many centuries people have studied the weather and tries to _ make 2_ weather forecasting. Sometimes distant objects _ such as 3_ hills and tall trees dont seem to be very clear. This is a _ sign 4_ of much water vapor in the _ air 5_ and therefore rain will probably come.If some bir

15、ds fly high, fine weather is coming, but if they fly near the ground, rainy or stormy weather is _ on 6_ the way. It is probably because of the insects which they are hunting _ that 7_ they fly very low.If a fog appears in the morning just about sunrise, then the day will be warm. Instead, if a

16、 fog appears in the evening, the next day will bring wet _ weather 8_. If the sunset is mostly red in color, then the following day will be fine. If a rainbow appears in the morning, rainy weather will probably come.Most of the _ above 9_ sayings have been made by people who have used their _ eyes 1

17、0_ and brains to make weather forecasting.47题 (10.0) 分 The country and the city each have advantages and disadvantages. People in the country live in more beautiful  _ surroundings 1_ . They enjoy peace and quiet, and can do their work at their own  pace 2_  because no one is in

18、a hurry .  Apart from that 3_ , they live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their neighbors are more friendly, and ready to help them when they read it.  However 4_their life can be boring, and they may be  isolated 5 , a long way from the nearest town, which is a serious proble

19、m if they are ill or have to take children to school.The city,  on the other hand 6 _, has all the services the country  lacks 7 _, but it also has a lot of disadvantages.  For one thing 8 , cities are often ugly and polluted.  For example 9 _, they not only have bad air but are

20、also noisy.  In addition 10 , everyone is always in a hurry, and this means that people have no time to get to know each other and make friends.第48题 (10.0) 分    Yesterday was my friend Kyras birthday. He invited me his birthday party. Another friend, Guy, had offered to take me to the

21、 party by car. Well, I was getting dressed  when 1  Guy rang and said he was ill, so I decided to go by train. Unluckily, while I was talking  on 2   the phone, the cat walked over my clean shirt, so I had to spend a few minutes finding another one and I was  late 3   l

22、eaving. As I was walking to the station it started snowing and I got very cold. I just missed 4  a train and I had to wait at the station for half an hour. When the train finally arrived I was frozen! I was so cold and tired that during the journey I  fell asleep 5   and I missed my s

23、tation. Well, I got off at the next stop and decided to walk  back 6 to Kyras. I walked for half an hour and then I realized I was  lost 7   . Luckily I found a  phone 8    and telephoned for a taxi. When I finally arrived at Kyras house it was  nearly 9 

24、   midnight and people was going home. What a  terrible 10 evening! A few months ago, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Smith had a big problem. He had a chance to get a promotion at work. Naturally, she wanted him to get it. She wanted him to  show 1 his best and to make a really good impression at

25、 work. She worked very hard to  make 2 his clothes look clean, but in spite of all her work, she could never get his shirts  as 3 white as she wanted them to be.Then one day, a good friend happened to visit Mrs. Smith. She  4 told her how to solve the problem. “Id advise you to use ne

26、w Miracle Gleem! Its 5 much better than ordinary laundry detergents,” she said. 6 So Mrs. Smith took her friends advice. Now Mr. Smiths shirts are as  white 7 as he wants them to be and his company wants him to be their new  sales 8 manager. And now Mrs. Smith wants him to get an even bett

27、er job. She wants him to  become 9 president of the company. She knows he can do it,  with 10 the help of the Gleem.Many people like to keep dogs as their pets. But do you know dogs were wild animals long, long ago?The  first 1 wild dogs were trained by  humans 2 in Europe about

28、10,000 years ago. These first “dogs” were not like  what 3 we have now. They may have been small wolves. These dogs often came near humans to  steal 4 some food. Some of the young dogs were adopted (收养) by people and grew up with them.Human believed the  dogs 5 were a help to them in

29、many ways. The dogs helped to hunt. They could smell and hear danger  before 6 people could. They helped keep people  warm 7 on cold nights. So it was  useful 8 to raise the dogs.Now, there are many different kinds of dogs  and 9 they may look quite different from each other. Sin

30、ce those early days, humans and dogs have always been together. We should  protect 10 them from now on because they are really our friends.1 Well, Im really attracted by the beautiful city. _ ?B.Really? What impresses you most3She glanced shyly _ him and then lowered her eyes. A.at4Last year th

31、e temperature _ by 10 percent. D.rose 6  Many stores are full _ customers at weekends. A.of7 In general, the amount that a student spends for housing should be held to one-fifth of the total _ for living expenses. B.available9   I think you should learn a second language. _ .D.Ye

32、s, so do I10    Where shall we go this weekend? _ .C.What about having a drive to the country11 Im busy now, so I do not have _ time as before to spend on my stamps.C.as much 12 In the past few years the school _ much money on its labs.C.has spent13   How long will it t

33、ake to arrive in Australia?       _ .C.Two hours14I _ for two hours but nobody has arrived yet.D.have been waiting答案:D 15  He did not speak _ he thought it over. D.until16 I had a lot of trouble _ the car _ this morning. C.getting. started17_ what to do, the woman

34、telephoned the police. B.Not knowing 18The girl was heard the piano in the next door. B.to play19.He was so tired that he fell asleep he went to bed. D.as soon as20 The lake shone _ glass in the moonlight and she _ it very much. C.like, liked22_ I cant understand is _ she wants to change her mind. A

35、.Whatwhy23We are looking forward to _ the Great Wall again.A.visitB.visiting C.having visited D.being visited24 I wonder if I could take a few days off work. _ .C.Why, whats the matter with you26   All things _ the trip will have to be called off.A.considered27The Smiths decided to _

36、a boy a girl though they already had three children. D.adopt28The shop offers products that range _ inexpensive to very expensive.B.from29Which is not your favourite subject, Sandy? Football, Mr. Smith. Football isnt a subject, Sandy. Its a game. _ .D.No wonder I dislike it30 Is he very strict with

37、you? _ .A.Yeah. He seldom smiles31 I lost my money. _ . D.Oh, you should have been more careful32 Could I speak to Jane please？  _ . A. Im afraid youve got the wrong number 33 Whats the problem? _ .A.I have a meeting now. Do you mind if we postpone it to a later time35 He was sure to

38、be successful, for he had always succeeded _ whatever he tried. C.in答案:C36I left my umbrella in my room. Wait while I go back to get it. _ .C.Dont bother, it will clear up by noon 37 A selfish person doesnt _ other peoples problem. D.care about38 Health depends _ good food, fresh air and enough slee

39、p. D.on 39 We are happy with your new job as the manager.  _ .C.On the contrary, Im worried. I have more responsibilities 40 I wonder if it is possible for us to arrange a meeting this week? _ .A.Im afraid I cant make it this week41 Doctor, whats the matter with me?. _ .D.Nothing serious. You l

40、ook fine42 _ I dont want to have anything to do with it.C.For my part44My mother is ill. Could I leave tomorrow? _ . C.No problem. Please do45 Thank you for a wonderful meal._. D.Im glad you enjoyed it4     A friend of mine, after 10 years of studying ballet, succeeded _ becoming a da

41、ncer.A.inB.onC.withD.of 6   When it _ table-tennis, you can never defeat him. D.comes7He _ two thousand trees since 1985. D.has planted 8          Id like to cash this check, please.       _ ？A.What kind of notes do

42、 you want9          _ ？          I have a headache, a sore throat and Im feeling rather weak.B.Whats the matter with you10、 I have never been to a Chinese village, have you? _ .B.No, I havent either12  Don

43、t you think thats expensive?      _ .A.Not at all. Thats the best price in town14 Lets have a party in our department. _ .B.Good idea15He raised his arm to _ his face from the blow. B.protect16There are scientific ways _ which man solves problems. A. in17 The teacher had no

44、idea _ these two students argued about. B.what 18      Youd better _ your luggage in case you have missed something.D.check out19 They said they were going to invite us on their daughters birthday.  _ .C.Thats great. Ill look forward to it20 Take a seat here, Mr. Brown.

45、 Lets try the food. _ B.Thank you. Oh, the dishes look so nice22 How much is your new bike? _ . A.It costs me $ 2023             Would you do me a favour? _ .C.Im glad to24   Just for today, Im not going to insist that everything

46、I do _ perfect. C.be25      Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the library?  _ .A.Sorry, Im a stranger here, you see26       Good evening, madam. Would you like to sit here?  _ .D.Id like to. Have a menu, please?27    

47、;      Please show me your library card.     _ .D.Here you are28    The new employee finished the report and _ . A.turned it in29     If I _ you, I _ that job. B.were, would take 30 Could you recommend a secretary for me? _ .C.I t

48、hink Susan is a suitable person35   Sam enjoys _ stamps, now he has 226 of them. D.collecting39、As we were leaving, we saw the _ man and his friends entering. C.red-haired40 Mercury freezes if it is cooled to _ . D.too low a temperature41 By the end of May 2000, she _ in China for five yea

49、rs.A.will have stayed44 Today, the forests have almost gone, people must _ down too many trees.D.be stopped from cutting1 Sorry for the inconvenience it may cause you. _ .B.Never mind2It is necessary that everything _ ready by 6: 00 p.m. A.be3 It is necessary that _ befe 10 o&rsquo；clock<st1:

50、time>.C.she return home 6 May I ask you a question? _ .B.Yes, please8 Im very interested _ plants, animals and geography. D.in 10   Gina was born 1999. She is old enough to go to school.D.in 11He was _ sad at the bad news that he could hardly say a word.B.so 12 Do you like col

51、lecting stamps? _ .C.No, not really16 At no time during his speech _ that he would make another film soon. C.did he mention 17That story you have just told _me of the experience I once had. B.reminds18 John had six eggs. Mary added three, so now they all _ to nine.C.added up 19 Only last week I call

52、ed at _ . B.my aunts 24、The teacher found that there were _students already there. D.a great many27 She was terribly hungry. She had eaten _ the whole day. D.little 28All you have to do is to let us _ as soon as possible in writing. D.know 29 _ as it was at such a time， his wk attracted much at

53、tention. B.Published 30I hate people who _ the end of a film that you have not seen before. A.reveal 32The old man lives , but she never feels . B.alone . lonely 33   Which do you prefer, wine or sprites? _ .D. Id like to have a little wine first 35 Sam enjoys _ stamps, now he has 226 of t

54、hem. D.collecting36It isnt watch. I left mine at home. A.my40 One should stick to _ one has begun. D.whatever41。I havent seen her she left Guangzhou. C.since42   I am _ Florida on business. B.on my way to 43 Compared this _ that， you will see which is better. C.with 44   Housewiv

55、es who do not go out to work often feel they are not working to their full _.  A.capacity 1 What date is it today? _ .D.Its March 62 Why are you so restless?_ . D.I just cant help feeling worried4 I feel nervous about the exams._ . B.Take it easy7 He gave _ answer as I did.D.the same9I like col

56、lecting stamps, what about you?  _ .A.So do I13 _ he thought it over. D.until 15 Ive got a raise for my salary.  _ ! A.Congratulations 16 We were _ to leave before the train started.D.anxious17_as it was at such a time，his wk attracted much attention. B.Published22We decided to s

57、ee the film _Friday night. So I rang to book the tickets. B.on 25 The directs have a meeting every Friday， _ there is nothing to discuss. C.unless26 When will the performance begin? _ .C.In one hour29Thank you for _ my grandpa when I was away. A.looking after 31Meal was ready. We stopped _.B.talking34 With her yellow hair, Jane is _ girl as a fairy. A.as beautiful a 38The pollution is becoming more and more serious. Im really worri