公共英语三级-255及答案解析.doc

1、公共英语三级-255 及答案解析(总分：95.00，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)What can be concluded about the plane?（分数：5.00）A.The flight has been canceled.B.The plane is late.C.The plane is on time.D.The tickets for this flight have been sold out.A.He is not to blame.B.It was his

2、fault.C.He will accept all responsibility.D.He will be more careful next timA.The man is a forgetful person.B.The typewriter is not new.C.The man can have the typewriter later.D.The man misunderstood her.A.There will be heavy fog in all areas.B.There will be heavy rain by midnight.C.There will be he

3、avy fog in the east.D.There will be fog in all areas by midnight.A.Shes scornful.B.Shes angry.C.Shes sympathetic.D.Shes worrieWhat does the man mean?（分数：5.00）A.He likes the job of a dish-washer because it pays well.B.He thinks its important to have a good job from the beginning.C.He hates to be a di

4、sh-washer because its boring.D.He would work as a dish-washer in summer if he has to.A.She must learn to understand Johns humor better.B.She enjoys Johns humor a great deal.C.She doesnt appreciate Johns humor.D.She thinks John is not funny enougA.Joan may have taken a wrong train.B.Joan wont come to

5、 the conference.C.Joan will miss the next conference.D.Joan may be late for the opening speecA.She has been dismissed for her poor performance.B.She has been fired by the company.C.She has been granted leave for one month.D.She has been offered a new joA.It will last for two weeks.B.It has come to a

6、 halt.C.It will end before long.D.It will probably continu三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Speed limits are the same in all areas.B.Shed told him what it was.C.There are signs along the road.D.He has recently received his drivers licensA.He was on his way to work.B.He had

7、nt realized he was speeding.C.He lives on Elm Street.D.His speedometer isnt workinA.She took away the mans license.B.She gave the man a speeding ticket.C.She gave the man a warning.D.She asked the man to become more familiar with the arm.五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.To explain why recycling

8、 important.B.To describe the recycling program.C.To discuss whether or not recycling should be mandatory (命令性的).D.To explain how to find the recycling facilities.A.Because all the trash cans are the same color.B.Because not enough people volunteer to collect the trash.C.Because most people dont like

9、 to sort their trash.D.Because collections are not made on a regular basis.A.Pink.B.Maroon.C.Green.D.WhitA.To paint the trash cans.B.To pick up and sort the trash.C.To pick up and deliver the trash.D.To work in the recycling center.六、Questions 1821 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.He is a poor man.B.He is a mil

10、lionaire.C.He is a liar.D.He is a fortune teller.A.He never uses money.B.He is a slave of his money.C.He is rich in peace of mind.D.He has no friends.A.He always gets other people to pay for his drinks.B.He is full of jokes and fun.C.He always makes people feel happy.D.He does not give much thought

11、for tomorrow.A.He makes fun of John Smith.B.He looks clown upon John Smith.C.He likes John Smith.D.He dislikes John Smit七、Questions 2225 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.A chemistry assignment.B.A study that their chemistry professor did.C.A class that the woman is taking.D.A job possibility.A.She wants to quit

12、 her job in the chemistry lab.B.She wants to get practical experience.C.Shes interested in becoming a psychology major.D.She wants to earn extra money.A.Employ them as lab assistants.B.Teach classes at their high school.C.Help them with their studies.D.Pay them for participating in the study.A.Write

13、 their lab reports.B.Find out Professor Smiths schedule.C.Interview some high school students.D.Finish their chemistry experiment.八、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Text(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.monthB.dayC.yearD.century2.（分数：1.00）A.nameB.peopleC.leadershipD.enemy3.（分数：1.00）A.aB.anyC.theD.few4

14、.（分数：1.00）A.commonB.popularC.uniqueD.angry5.（分数：1.00）A.twoB.aC.someD.their6.（分数：1.00）A.surviveB.survivingC.survivesD.survived7.（分数：1.00）A.centuriesB.yearsC.minutesD.seconds8.（分数：1.00）A.forB.atC.toD.by9.（分数：1.00）A.twoB.oneC.noD.couple10.（分数：1.00）A.changesB.changeC.alteredD.changed11.（分数：1.00）A.andB.w

15、ithoutC.withD.neither12.（分数：1.00）A.bitterB.happyC.pleasantD.unhappily13.（分数：1.00）A.settingB.settlesC.settleD.settled14.（分数：1.00）A.languageB.futureC.historyD.literature15.（分数：1.00）A.continueB.continuityC.continuousD.continued16.（分数：1.00）A.forB.asC.toD.at17.（分数：1.00）A.tooB.butC.orD.and18.（分数：1.00）A.ne

16、itherB.asC.orD.either19.（分数：1.00）A.soB.veryC.tooD.such20.（分数：1.00）A.homeB.studyC.peaceD.war十、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十一、Part A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十二、Text 1(总题数：5，分数：5.00)21.One significant improvement in the future car will probably be _.（分数：1.00）A.its power sourceB.its driving systemC.its monit

17、oring systemD.its seating capacity22.What is the authors main concern?（分数：1.00）A.How to render automobiles pollution-free.B.How to make smaller and safer automobiles.C.How to solve the problem of traffic jams.D.How to develop an automated subway system.23.What is the authors attitude toward the futu

18、re of autos?（分数：1.00）A.Enthusiastic.B.Pessimistic.C.Optimistic.D.Cautious.24.In an automated highway system, all the driver needs to do is _.（分数：1.00）A.keep in the right laneB.wait to arrive at his destinationC.keep in constant touch with the computer centerD.inform the system of his destination by

19、phone25.What provides autos with electric power in an automated highway system?（分数：1.00）A.A rail.B.An engine.C.A retractable arm.D.A computer controller.十三、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：5.00)26.It can be inferred from the passage that _.（分数：1.00）A.killing foxes with poison is illegalB.limiting the fox population

20、is unnecessaryC.hunting foxes with dogs is considered cruel and violentD.fox-hunting often leads to confrontation between the poor and the rich27.Fox hunting opponents often interfere in the game _.（分数：1.00）A.by resorting to violenceB.by confusing the fox huntersC.by taking legal actionD.by demonstr

21、ating on the scene28.Rich people in Britain have been hunting foxes _.（分数：1.00）A.for recreationB.in the interests of the farmersC.to limit the fox populationD.to show off their wealth29.A new law may be passed by the British Parliament to _.（分数：1.00）A.prohibit farmers from hunting foxesB.forbid hunt

22、ing foxes with dogsC.stop hunting wild animals in the countrysideD.prevent large-scale fox hunting30.What is special about fox hunting in Britain?（分数：1.00）A.It involves the use of a deadly poison.B.It is a costly event which rarely occurs.C.The hunters have set rules to follow.D.The hunters have to

23、go through strict trainin十四、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：5.00)31.“. Old is suddenly in“ (Line 1, Par（分数：1.00）A.1) most probably means“ _ “A. America has suddenly become a nation of old peopleB. gerontology has suddenly become popularC. more elderly professors are found on American campusesD. American colleges ha

24、ve realized the need of enrolling older students32.It can be seen from the passage that the expansion of Americas elderly population _.（分数：1.00）A.will provide good job opportunities in many areasB.will impose an unbearable burden on societyC.may lead to nursing home abuse and age discriminationD.wil

25、l create new fields of study in universities33.Who can make big money in the new century according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Retirees who are business-minded.B.The volunteer workers in retirement homes.C.College graduates with an MBA or law degree.D.Professionals with a good knowledge of gerontology

26、.34.Why can businessmen make money in the emerging elder market?（分数：1.00）A.Retirees are more generous in spending money.B.They can employ more gerontologists.C.The elderly possess an enormous purchasing power.D.There are more elderly people working than befor35.With the aging of America, lawyers can

27、 benefit _.（分数：1.00）A.from the adoption of the “elder law“B.from rendering special services to the elderlyC.by enriching their professional knowledgeD.by winning the trust of the elderly to promote their own interests十五、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十六、Chen:(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Chen:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Ding:（分数：

28、1.00）填空项 1:_38.Xue:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Ma:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.He:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十七、Section Writing(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、Part A(总题数：1，分数：15.00)41.You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task.You are writing your first letter to a pen pal. Describe your previous studies and work experience, your c

29、urrent activities, hobbies and interests. Tell your pen pal that you will be visiting his/her country during the summer vacation and suggest meeting him/her.You should write at least 150 words.You do NOT need to write your own address.Begin your letter as follows:Dear _.（分数：15.00）_十九、Part B(总题数：1，分数

30、：15.00)42.Write a composition of about 120 words referring to the following outline:On Developing Speaking AbilityOutline:1. Present state2. The importance of developing speaking ability3. My opinion（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-255 答案解析(总分：95.00，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：1

31、0.00)What can be concluded about the plane?（分数：5.00）A.The flight has been canceled.B.The plane is late.C.The plane is on time. D.The tickets for this flight have been sold out.解析：听力原文M: Im sorry, Madam, the plane is somewhat behind schedule. Take a seat. Ill inform you as soon as We know something d

32、efinite.W: Thank you. Id rather look around and Ill be back in several minutes.A.He is not to blame. B.It was his fault.C.He will accept all responsibility.D.He will be more careful next tim解析：听力原文W: What an accident! If youve been careful, things would not be as they are.M: What do you mean? It was

33、 my fault? If it were, surely Ill take all responsibility for ir.A.The man is a forgetful person.B.The typewriter is not new.C.The man can have the typewriter later.D.The man misunderstood her. 解析：听力原文M: Isnt that a new brand of typewriter youre working?W: Oh, Bill, this isnt the first time you aske

34、d me about it.A.There will be heavy fog in all areas.B.There will be heavy rain by midnight.C.There will be heavy fog in the east.D.There will be fog in all areas by midnight. 解析：听力原文W: Its nearly ten oclock. Lets listen to the weather forecast.M: Here is the weather forecast: Fog is spreading from

35、the east and itll affect all areas by midnight. It will be heavy in some places.A.Shes scornful.B.Shes angry.C.Shes sympathetic. D.Shes worrie解析：听力原文M: I forgot all about the two oclock meeting. Toms going to kill me.W: Oh, God! I can see why you are upset. It can really does you mad when something

36、important slips your mind.What does the man mean?（分数：5.00）A.He likes the job of a dish-washer because it pays well.B.He thinks its important to have a good job from the beginning.C.He hates to be a dish-washer because its boring.D.He would work as a dish-washer in summer if he has to. 解析：听力原文W: Do y

37、ou know Jim works as a dish-washer at that restaurant around the corner? M: It isnt a bad job to start with. I wouldnt mind that job for the summer if no others are available.A.She must learn to understand Johns humor better.B.She enjoys Johns humor a great deal.C.She doesnt appreciate Johns humor.

38、D.She thinks John is not funny enoug解析：听力原文M: John is certainly the funniest person in class. He can always make everyone laugh.W: I think I still have to get used to his sense of humor.A.Joan may have taken a wrong train.B.Joan wont come to the conference.C.Joan will miss the next conference.D.Joan

39、 may be late for the opening speec 解析：听力原文M: Where is Joan? She said she would be here at three. And now its three-thirty. She must have missed the train.W: I think so, but I hope she wont miss the next one. Otherwise, she will be late for the opening address of the conference.A.She has been dismiss

40、ed for her poor performance.B.She has been fired by the company. C.She has been granted leave for one month.D.She has been offered a new jo解析：听力原文M: Im sorry to tell you that you neednt come next week. You know sales of our company have been poor recently.W: Ive always worked hard. Would you be kind

41、 enough to give me a months time so that I can find a new job?A.It will last for two weeks.B.It has come to a halt.C.It will end before long.D.It will probably continu 解析：听力原文W: The strike of the porters has held up export orders for two weeks. Do you think it will end soon?M: So far as I know, the

42、management side has made a better pay offer but the unions are just holding out for the original demands.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Speed limits are the same in all areas.B.Shed told him what it was.C.There are signs along the road. D.He has recently received his dr

43、ivers licens解析：听力原文11-13W: Can I see your licence and registration please?M: Whats the matter, officer? Did I do something wrong?W: You were speeding.M: I was speeding?W: You certainly were. Do you have any idea how fast you were going?M: Im not sure, but I was going about 35.W. This street is in a

44、25-mile-per-hour speed zone, you know.M: Is it?W: In this state, the speed limit in residential area is 25 unless otherwise posted. Besides, there are signs all along the streets.M: Im sorry, officer, I guess I didnt notice. I was thinking about my job interview. Im on my way to it right now and I h

45、adnt planned to come this way.W: What do you mean?M: Well, I was coming down on Elm Street but the traffic was really backed up. There was some kind of construction going on. I turned on to a side street and ended up here. Give me a break. Im nervous enough as it is.W: Well, since you have an interv

46、iew, Ill give you a warning this time. But keep your eyes on the speedometer from now on, whether youre on a street you are familiar with or not.A.He was on his way to work.B.He hadnt realized he was speeding. C.He lives on Elm Street.D.His speedometer isnt workin解析：A.She took away the mans license.

47、B.She gave the man a speeding ticket.C.She gave the man a warning. D.She asked the man to become more familiar with the arm.解析：五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.To explain why recycling important.B.To describe the recycling program.C.To discuss whether or not recycling should be mandatory (命令性的)

48、.D.To explain how to find the recycling facilities. 解析：听力原文14-17Thank you all for coming today to hear about the new recycling program on campus. Right now all recycling is voluntary, but in the near future, it will most likely be mandatory. The recycling we have planned is really a 3-part program. Sorting, collecting and distributing. The first part sorting is the hardest to get people to do. Most people dont like to take the time to separate their trash.