公共英语三级-(无听力原文5及答案解析.doc

1、公共英语三级-(无听力原文 5 及答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Listening (总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)（分数：5.00）(1).What conclusion can be drawn from this conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Richard is hard to work.B.Richard speaks with difficulty.C.Richard does not necessarily bring satisfactory results.D.Richa

2、rd doesn“t work very hard.(2).Where will the man find his English book?（分数：1.00）A.On his desk.B.In his bag.C.On his bed.D.On the bookshelf.(3).When is the library open on Saturdays?（分数：1.00）A.It isn“t open on Saturdays.B.It is open from nine a.m. to three p. m.C.It is open from nine a.m. to five p.

3、m.D.It is open from eight a. m. to five p. m.(4).What does the woman say about her husband?（分数：1.00）A.Her husband is very difficult to deal with.B.She always stands by her husband.C.Her husband will by no means listen to her.D.Her husband agrees to change his mind.(5).What does the man mean?（分数：1.00

4、A.It“s useless to put a notice there. Because all the students have left the school.B.It“s quite necessary to put a notice there because the students will see it.C.It is useless to have a class tomorrow, because all the students will go home.D.All the students will see the notice for tomorrow“s cla

5、ss.（分数：5.00）(1).What do we learn about Michael from this conversation?（分数：1.00）A.He“s going to visit a photo studio.B.He“s just had his picture taken.C.He“s on the way to the theater.D.He“s just returned from a job interview.(2).What does the man mean?（分数：1.00）A.The woman can tell Joan when she sees

6、 her at noon.B.The woman should tell Joan“s brother about the reception.C.The woman must call on Joan after the reception.D.The woman may see Joan“s brother at lunch.(3).What is the woman doing?（分数：1.00）A.Playing the piano.B.Making a photocopy.C.Typing.D.Taking a picture.(4).How does the woman feel

7、about the man“s remark?（分数：1.00）A.She thinks it is easier said than done.B.She totally agrees with him.C.She feels that what he says is simply nonsense.D.She thinks that he is a rather impolite person.(5).Why didn“t Sandy accept the invitation?（分数：1.00）A.She“s afraid of going out at night.B.She had

8、to do some baking.C.She wanted to get ready for a plane trip.D.She was moving to a new apartment.三、Part B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following dialogues. （分数：3.00）(1).What is the main topic of the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.The relationship between the time spent in a store and

9、the purchases made there.B.How can we spend as little as possible when shopping.C.How much time is required for drugstores shopping.D.The buying of clothes at department stores.(2).What made the man and the woman start the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.An advertisement.B.A story of a friend.C.An article.D

10、A doctor“s prescription.(3).What did the man say about people who shop quickly?（分数：1.00）A.They come for a specific purchase.B.They want to spend little money.C.They talk themselves out of purchases.D.They hate shopping.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following dialogue. （分数：4.00）(1).Why does th

11、e man go to the travel agency?（分数：1.00）A.To get help deciding where to take his vacation.B.To visit his friends.C.To get information about Parisian night clubs.D.To make a hotel reservation.(2).What place does the man want to visit most?（分数：1.00）A.MuseuMs.B.Italy.C.Night clubs.D.Monuments.(3).Which

12、part of the world does the man NOT want to visit?（分数：1.00）A.Africa.B.The Orient.C.Australia.D.South America.(4).Where does the man finally decide to spend his vacation?（分数：1.00）A.In Italy.B.In several European countries.C.In Spain.D.In France.Questions 18 to 21 are based on the following dialogue. （

13、分数：4.00）(1).What does Dr. Francis do?（分数：1.00）A.A teacher of computer science in Cambridge.B.A specialist in computer science.C.A consultant to a Scottish company.D.A British tourist to China.(2).What is the usual temperature in Cambridge in summer?（分数：1.00）A.22.B.23.C.25.D.34.(3).Where does Dr. Fra

14、ncis suggest that Nancy stay in Cambridge?（分数：1.00）A.With an English family.B.In a flat near the college.C.In the classroom.D.In a student dormitory.(4).What is Nancy most likely to do in Cambridge?（分数：1.00）A.She goes there to further her studies.B.She goes there to do some business.C.She goes there

15、 to conduct a project.D.She goes there to apply for a teaching job.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the following dialogue between a man and a woman talking about factory work. （分数：4.00）(1).How many hours does the woman work every day except the break?（分数：1.00）A.Seven hours.B.Eight hours.C.Nine hours

16、D.Six hours.(2).What is the monthly salary of the woman?（分数：1.00）A.$3,500.B.$500.C.3,500 yuan.D.3,500 yuan including the extra pay.(3).How about the machines used in the factories?（分数：1.00）A.Most of them are made in China.B.Most of them are imported from abroad.C.They made most of them by themselve

17、s.D.They made all of them by themselves.(4).What does the woman do in the factory?（分数：1.00）A.She is manager of the factory.B.She is a machine operator.C.She is a technician of the workshop.D.She is the general manager.四、Section Use of Eng(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Teachers need to be aware of the emotional, in

18、tellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience. And they also need to give serious 1 to how they can be best 2 such changes. Growing bodies need movement and 3 , but not just in ways that emphasize competition. 4 they are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellect

19、ual and emotional challenges, teenagers are especially self-conscious and need the 5 that comes from achieving success and knowing that their accomplishments are 6 by others. However, the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much competition that it would be 7 to plan activities in wh

20、ich there are more winners than losers, 8 , publishing newsletters with many student-written book reviews, 9 student artwork, and sponsoring book discussion clubs. A variety of small clubs can provide 10 opportunities for leadership, as well as for practice in successful 11 dynamics. Making friends

21、is extremely important to teenagers, and many shy students need the 12 of some kind of organization with a supportive adult 13 visible in the background. In these activities, it is important to remember that the young teens have 14 attention spans. A variety of activities should be organized 15 part

22、icipants can remain active as long as they want and then go on to 16 else without feeling guilty and without letting the other participants 17 . this does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility. 18 they can help students acquire a sense of commitment by 19 for roles that are within their

23、20 and their attention spans and by having clearly stated rules.（分数：20.00）A.thoughtB.ideaC.opinionD.adviceA.strengthenB.accommodateC.stimulateD.enhanceA.careB.nutritionC.exerciseD.leisureA.IfB.AlthoughC.WhereasD.BecauseA.assistanceB.guidanceC.confidenceD.toleranceA.claimedB.admiredC.ignoredD.surpass

24、edA.improperB.riskyC.fairD.wiseA.in effectB.as a resultC.for exampleD.in a senseA.displayingB.describingC.creatingD.exchangingA.durableB.excessiveC.surplusD.multipleA.groupsB.individualC.personnelD.corporationA.consentB.insuranceC.admissionD.securityA.particularlyB.barelyC.definitelyD.rarelyA.simila

25、rB.longC.differentD.shortA.if onlyB.now thatC.so thatD.even ifA.everythingB.anythingC.nothingD.somethingA.offB.downC.outD.aloneA.On the contraryB.On the averageC.On the wholeD.On the other handA.makingB.standingC.planningD.takingA.capabilityB.responsibilityC.proficiencyD.efficiency五、Section Reading

26、Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、Part A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、Text 1(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The number of speakers of English in Shakespeare“s time is estimated to have been about five million. Today it is estimated that some 2600 million people speak it as a native language, mainly in the United States, Canada, Great Britain,

27、 Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the standard varieties of English found in these areas, there are a great many regional and social varieties of the language, as well as various levels of usage that are employed both in its spoken and written forms. It is virtually i

28、mpossible to estimate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate working knowledge of English in addition to their own languages. The purposes for which English is learned and the situations in which such learning takes place are so varied that it is difficult to define and stil

29、l more difficult to assess what constitutes an adequate working knowledge for each situation. The main reason for the widespread demand for English is its present- day importance as a world language. Besides serving the infinite needs of its native speakers, English is a language in which some of th

30、e most important works in science, technology, and other fields are being produced and not always by native speakers. It is widely used for such purposes as meteorological and airport communications, international conferences, and the dissemination of information over the radio and television networ

31、ks of many nations. It is a language of wider communication for a number of developing countries, especially former British colonies. Many of these countries have multi-lingual populations and, need a language for internal communication in such matters as government, commerce industry, law and educa

32、tion as well as for international communication and for access to the scientific and technological developments in the West.（分数：10.00）(1).What would be an appropriate title for this selection?（分数：2.00）A.The Difficulties of Learning English.B.Internal Communications.C.The Standard Varieties of Englis

33、h.D.English as a Word Language.(2).Which of the following statements is NOT true?（分数：2.00）A.Some 260 million people in the world have an adequate working knowledge of English.B.There are some 260 million native-speakers of English in the world.C.It is almost impossible to estimate the number of peop

34、le with an adequate working knowledge of English.D.People learn English for a variety of reasons.(3).According to this article, what is one main reason for the widespread use of English?（分数：2.00）A.It was popular during Shakespeare“s time.B.It is used in former British colonies.C.It serves the needs

35、of its native speakers.D.It is a world language that is used for international communication.(4).What constitutes an adequate working knowledge of English?（分数：2.00）A.The ability to read a newspaper.B.It is difficult to assess because it differs for each situation.C.Being multi-lingual.D.Being a nati

36、ve speaker.(5).What type of developing countries would be most likely to use English?（分数：2.00）A.Those geographically close to the United States.B.Those interested in the culture of the United States.C.Former colonies of Great Britain.D.Countries where international conferences are held.八、Text 2(总题数：

37、1，分数：10.00)In England recently three foreign gentlemen approached a bus stop. They studied the information on the sign attached to the concrete post and decided which bus to take. About five minutes later the bus they wanted came along. They prepared to board it. Suddenly there was a clamor behind t

38、hem. People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way. Someone shouted insulting remarks about foreigners. The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreign gentlemen looked puzzled and embarrassed. No one had told them about the

39、British custom of queuing for a bus so that the first person who arrived at a bus stop is the first person to get on the bus. Learning the language of a country isn“t enough. If you want to ensure a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your hosts. You will pr

40、obably be surprised just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man apparent

41、ly shaking his head at another and assume that he is disagreeing. But in many parts of India a rotating movement of the head is a gesture that signifies agreement or acceptance. Nodding your head when offered a drink in Bulgaria is likely to leave you thirsty. In that country you shake your head to

42、signify “yes“ a nod indicates “no“. Arabs are known for their sumptuous hospitality. At a meal in countries on the Arabian Peninsula, you will find that any drinking vessel is repeatedly refilled as soon as you drain it. The way to indicate that you have had enough is to take the cup or glass in you

43、r hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top. In Europe it is quite usual to cross your legs when sitting talking to someone even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could cause offence. It is considered to

44、o informal an attitude for such an occasion. Also when in Thailand avoid touching the head of an adult it“s just not done.（分数：10.00）(1).In India the left hand is supposed to be used for _.（分数：2.00）A.passing food at tableB.washing oneselfC.shaking handsD.offering drinks to guests(2).Where do people s

45、hake their heads in a rotating movement to signify agreement?（分数：2.00）A.In some parts of the Western world.B.In Bulgaria.C.In India.D.Both A and B.(3).Which of the following is true?（分数：2.00）A.In Bulgaria, you are likely to be left thirsty if you nod when offered a drink.B.In Bulgaria, nodding one“s

46、 head is a sign of agreement or acceptance.C.Your Arabic host won“t refill your drinking vessel if you don“t insist.D.In countries on the Arabian Peninsula you must shake your head to signify “yes“.(4).What does “it“s just not done“ mean here? It means that no one in Thailand _.（分数：2.00）A.has ever d

47、one itB.can go away after having done itC.can do it nowadaysD.considers it proper to do so(5).What must you do if you wish to ensure a pleasant visit to a foreign country?（分数：2.00）A.Master the language of that country.B.Speak less and watch more.C.Wait and see unless you are sure of success.D.Learn

48、more about the culture as well as ensuring a command of the language.九、Text 3(总题数：1，分数：10.00)People who do sleep research tell us that a person is a sort of “information processor.“ We have two ways to use the information we get each day. The first process is used when we are awake. It takes place i

49、n the left side of the brain. It is this process that makes us do the things we have to do. It lets us put aside those things that are not a real part of our day“s work. The second process happens in the right side of the brain. This process takes all those bits of information we did not use in the day. It turns them to dreams at night. “This process is our regular night shift work,“ says physiologist Rosalind Cartwright from the University of Illinois. “At night we put together the bits and pieces of our day, so that we are ready to face the next day.“ We have several dr