公共英语三级-390及答案解析.doc

1、公共英语三级-390 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：1，分数：10.00)A.In a post office.B.At an insurance agency.C.On an airplane.D.In a moving company.A.He lent his notes to a classmate.B.He forgot to borrow the notes.C.He doesnt have an exam.D.He left his notes in class

2、A.She does not have a watch.B.She is nervous about the appointment,C.Tom s watch keeps good time.D.Tom is afraid to be late.A.Their best friend.B.Their favourite colour.C.The clothes the woman is wearing.D.A present the man has bought.A.In a library.B.In a classroom.C.In a bookstore.D.In a hotel.A.

3、Receptionist and customer.B.Waitress and customer.C.Salesperson and customer.D.Nurse and patient.A.Electrician.B.Plumber.C.Repairman.D.Mechanic.A.8.B.12.C.36.D.24.A.Fourteen inches.B.Fifteen inches.C.Forty inches.D.Fifty inches.A.1120, East 42nd Street.B.1120, East 32nd Street.C.1220, East 32nd Stre

4、et.D.1220, East 42nd Street.三、BPart B/B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 11-13 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Tennis courts.B.A recreation area.C.A sauna.D.A swimming pool.A.One hundred dollars.B.Thirty-five dollars.C.Fifty dollars.D.One hundred fifty dollars.A.3:30 this afternoon.B.4:00 this afternoon.C.5:00 this a

5、fternoon.D.5:30 this afternoon.五、Questions 14-17 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Typing letters for Mr. Black.B.Typing a report for Mrs. Farnsworth.C.Typing a report for Mr. Black.D.Typing letters for Mrs. Farnsworth.A.Detroit.B.Chicago.C.New York.D.Boston.A.Pretty quick.B.By 8:00.C.In a little while.D.First t

6、hing in the morning.A.A Rolex.B.A Bulova.C.A Seiko.D.An Elgin.六、Questions 18-21 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.The blacks.B.The whites.C.The Chinese.D.The Japanese.A.In China-town.B.In the northern part of the city.C.All over the city.D.In Japan-town.A.12 000.B.700 000.C.50 000.D.20 000.A.He thinks the city i

7、s pretty.B.He likes to talk about it.C.He travels a lot in the city.D.He teaches ethnic history at a university.七、Questions 22-25 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.She failed.B.She barely passed.C.She passed easily.D.She wouldn t say.A.Changing lanes.B.Starting on a hill.C.Parking at the curb.D.Keeping a proper

8、distance.A.Not using her signal.B.Being in the wrong lane.C.Driving too slowly.D.Not looking over her shoulder.A.It hit her from behind.B.She rolled backwards.C.She shifted into reverse.D.She went through a red light.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.wait forB.mi

9、ssedC.pickedD.taken2.（分数：1.00）A.DuringB.AfterC.InD.On3.（分数：1.00）A.looked intoB.looked upC.looked out ofD.looked at4.（分数：1.00）A.andB.whenC.sinceD.for5.（分数：1.00）A.driedB.polishedC.brushedD.washed6.（分数：1.00）A.scatteredB.openedC.spreadD.covered7.（分数：1.00）A.beforeB.thanC.whenD.until8.（分数：1.00）A.hauledB.p

10、ushedC.draggedD.pulled9.（分数：1.00）A.upB.onC.tightD.together10.（分数：1.00）A.houseB.roomC.earsD.mind11.（分数：1.00）A.HowB.WhatC.SoD.Too12.（分数：1.00）A.whenB.whileC.in orderD.and13.（分数：1.00）A.openB.upC.downD.on14.（分数：1.00）A.lyingB.standingC.sittingD.walking15.（分数：1.00）A.feetB.bootsC.coatD.elbows16.（分数：1.00）A.m

11、eansB.showedC.indicatedD.made17.（分数：1.00）A.came withB.came up withC.came toD.came18.（分数：1.00）A.knockB.knocksC.wordsD.word19.（分数：1.00）A.caseB.momentC.pointD.time20.（分数：1.00）A.alsoB.stillC.yetD.too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：10.00)21.The best title for

12、 this paragraph is_.（分数：2.00）A.Constructing Family LifeB.Managing Time and ActivitiesC.The Meaning of MarriageD.Living a Normal Life22.What is implied by the author?（分数：2.00）A.Shifiwork had a direct effect on the attitudes and behavior of family members.B.Shifiworkers could live a normal life.C.Shif

13、iwork couples had unconventional ideas about marriage.D.Female shifiworkers were satisfied with the time spent together with their families.23.From the selection, we can conclude that female shiftworkers were NOT satisfied with_.（分数：2.00）A.their workB.their childrenC.their husbands inability to prot

14、ect the family and provide companionshipD.leisure activities24.In order to continue the marriages of the shifiworkers,_.（分数：2.00）A.wives must learn to care for the children when their husbands are absentB.shifiwork couples must administer their time and activitiesC.wives mustnt adapt their own feeli

15、ngs of boredom to their husbands workD.all of these25.Despite _,shiftwork couples still hoped to maintain a stable life.（分数：2.00）A.traditional beliefs about marriageB.lack of control over timeC.a very clear division of rolesD.the demands of work十三、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.Which of the following is N

16、OT listed as a light oil?（分数：2.00）A.Gasoline.B.Kerosine.C.Distillate oil.D.Diesel oil.27.Which of the following is TRUE?（分数：2.00）A.The various petroleum products are produced by filtration.B.Heating and condensation produce the various products.C.Chemical separation is used to produce the various pr

17、oducts.D.Mechanical means such as the centrifuge are used to produce the various products.28.How is crude oil brought to the surface?（分数：2.00）A.By expansion of the hydrocarbons.B.By pressure and pumping.C.By vacuum created in the drilling pipe.D.By expansion and contraction of the earths surface.29.

18、Which of the following is NOT true?（分数：2.00）A.Crude oil is found below land and water.B.Crude oil is always found a few hundred feet below the surface.C.Pumping and pressure force crude oil to the surface.D.A variety of petroleum products is obtained from crude oil.30.Many thousands of hydrocarbon c

19、ompounds are possible because_.（分数：2.00）A.the petroleum products vary greatly in physical appearanceB.complicated refining processes rearrange the chemical structureC.the two atoms in the molecule assume many positionsD.the pressure needed to force it to the surface causes molecular transformation十四

20、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.Soon after the two hen birds had arrived_.（分数：2.00）A.they settled down with the maleB.the male drove one of them offC.they make unmusical cries like the maleD.they lost interest in the male32.While the male bird was dancing _.（分数：2.00）A.he showed off his tail feathersB.he s

21、hook leaves off the treeC.he threw away some feathersD.he cried more frequently33.The particular bird they were watching_.（分数：2.00）A.danced with the two hen birdsB.fell off a branchC.was afraid of the two hen birdsD.cleaned himself in frequency34.The writer of this passage wanted to_.（分数：2.00）A.take

22、 a photograph of the birdB.make a recording of the birds callsC.catch the birdD.watch the sunrise35.The bird began to dance_.（分数：2.00）A.as soon as they saw himB.as soon as he had finished cleaning himselfC.as soon as he settled downD.some time after they first saw them十五、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十六、Reut

23、ers:(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Reuters（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Press Association（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Exchange Telegraph Company（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Extel Financial（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.BBC（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.Write a letter to a publishing house asking for informati

24、on on a book about American culture. You want to know what the price is, when it is going to be published, whether there is a discount for group order and what is about the postage?You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Li Ping“ instead. You do no

25、t need to write the address.（分数：15.00）_十九、Part B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)42.Below is a graph showing the distribution of car accidents in Walton city during 1998. Study carefully the graph and write an essay of about 120 words making reference with the following points:1. rise and fall of the rate of car acc

26、idents as indicated by the graph2. possible reason (s) for the decline of car accidents in the city3. your predications of what will happen next year（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-390 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：1，分数：10.00)A.In a post office. B.At an insurance agency

27、C.On an airplane.D.In a moving company.解析：听力原文M: Can you tell me how much it would cost to send this package by air?W: Do you want to insure it?A.He lent his notes to a classmate. B.He forgot to borrow the notes.C.He doesnt have an exam.D.He left his notes in class.解析：听力原文M: Why not use your class

28、notes to study for the exam?W: I let Mary borrow them.A.She does not have a watch.B.She is nervous about the appointment, C.Tom s watch keeps good time.D.Tom is afraid to be late.解析：听力原文W: Tom, what time is it now?M: Its still early, just after two.W: Well, as you know, this is a very important appo

29、intment. I cant be late, can I?A.Their best friend.B.Their favourite colour.C.The clothes the woman is wearing. D.A present the man has bought.解析：听力原文M: Thats a nice dress youre wearing.W: Thank you. My mother gave it to me as a birthday present. She knows reds my favourite colour.A.In a library.B.I

30、n a classroom.C.In a bookstore. D.In a hotel.解析：听力原文M: Id like to have a copy of Professor Smiths book on English dialects.W: Im sorry, sir. That book has been out of stock for some time now.A.Receptionist and customer. B.Waitress and customer.C.Salesperson and customer.D.Nurse and patient.解析：听力原文W:

31、 Friendship Department Store. May I help you?M: Yes, could you tell me when the store closes today?W: We close at 7:30.M: I see. And when do you open?W: Nine oclock on the weekend.M: Fine. Thank you very much.A.Electrician.B.Plumber. C.Repairman.D.Mechanic.解析：听力原文M:This is Mr. James. My heater is no

32、t getting any power and the temperature is going to get down below freezing. Could you come over and repair it?W: This is our busiest time of the year,but Ill speak to one of our men about getting over there sometime today.A.8.B.12.C.36.D.24. 解析：听力原文W: Im in charge of buying the fruit for the childr

33、en at our church. Im so happy to find that apples and grapes are in season. Give me two dozens of each.M: I hope that theyre as good as they look.A.Fourteen inches. B.Fifteen inches.C.Forty inches.D.Fifty inches.解析：听力原文M: Can I help you,Madam?W: Yes. I want to see some cardigans.M: What size do you

34、take, Madam?W: About fourteen inches.A.1120, East 42nd Street.B.1120, East 32nd Street. C.1220, East 32nd Street.D.1220, East 42nd Street.解析：听力原文M: Hello,I want a cab.W: OK. What address is it?M: 1120,East 32nd Street.W: Right. The cab will be there in several minutes.三、BPart B/B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Que

35、stions 11-13 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Tennis courts.B.A recreation area.C.A sauna.D.A swimming pool. 解析：A.One hundred dollars. B.Thirty-five dollars.C.Fifty dollars.D.One hundred fifty dollars.解析：A.3:30 this afternoon.B.4:00 this afternoon.C.5:00 this afternoon. D.5:30 this afternoon.解析：听力原文 11-13W: Goo

36、d afternoon. Globe Apartments. May I help you?M: Yes, I want to rent a one-bed-room apartment. Do you have any available?W: No,Im sorry. None are available at this time,but I expect a vacancy in about three weeks. Could I interest you in a two-bedroom?M: Well,you see, Im a student,how much more woul

37、d a two-bedroom apartment cost me?W: The one-bedroom rents for $ 1150 a month and the two-bedroom is only thirty-five dollars more.M: Is the two-bedroom a great deal larger than the one-bedroom?W: Yes,it is. Also,I might tell you that the one-bedroom doesnt have a dishwasher. All of our two-bedroom

38、apartments do.M: What about signing a lease?W: We do require a 6-month lease, and there is a deposit of $ 1 100 in case any damage is done to the apartment.M: Is there a pool?W: No,Im sorry,there isnt. We do have a recreation area and a sauna. Also, there are tennis courts close to our building.M: W

39、hen could I see an apartment?W: How about later this afternoon? Lets see. I have an appointment at three thirty and another one at four. What about five oclock this afternoon?M: That would be fane. Ill pick my wife up from work, and well come right over.W: Ill be looking forward to seeing you then.M

40、 Thank you. Goodbye.W: Goodbye.五、Questions 14-17 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Typing letters for Mr. Black.B.Typing a report for Mrs. Farnsworth.C.Typing a report for Mr. Black.D.Typing letters for Mrs. Farnsworth. 解析：A.Detroit.B.Chicago. C.New York.D.Boston.解析：A.Pretty quick.B.By 8:00. C.In a little while

41、D.First thing in the morning.解析：A.A Rolex.B.A Bulova.C.A Seiko. D.An Elgin.解析：听力原文 14-17M: Sally, were you able to get that report all typed up.W: Not yet, Mr.Black. Mrs. Famsworth asked me to type some letters for her. Ill be finished pretty quick and then Ill start on that.M: Dont forget I need i

42、t in the morning. I have to take it along to Chicago to the regional meeting.W: Dont worry,Ill get it done. My husbands on a business trip too. Hes in Detroit today, and tomorrow hell be in Boston. So Im planning to stay late. After its typed up I 11 leave it on your desk. I should be finished by 8:

43、00.M: Im sorry to make you so late.W: Its all right,Mr. Black. Really,I dont mind at all. Besides,I can make a little extra money. My husbands birthday is next month. I want to buy him a new watch.M: What kind are you going to get for him, a Bulova?W: No,I thought Id get a Rolex. or an Elgin. I dont

44、 really know much about watches.M: Ive got one of those Seiko digitals. I really like it.W: Do you think my husband would like one like that?M: Im sure he would. The only problem is that theyre a little bit heavy.W: If theyre that good,I think Ill go ahead and get him one.M: Well, at least he wont g

45、et a tie. Thats what I usually get.W: Remember,its the thought that counts.六、Questions 18-21 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.The blacks.B.The whites. C.The Chinese.D.The Japanese.解析：A.In China-town.B.In the northern part of the city.C.All over the city. D.In Japan-town.解析：A.12 000. B.700 000.C.50 000.D.20 000.

46、解析：A.He thinks the city is pretty.B.He likes to talk about it.C.He travels a lot in the city.D.He teaches ethnic history at a university. 解析：听力原文 18-21M: So youre visiting San Francisco?W: Yes,I just got here the day before yesterday. And you?M: Im a native.W: Oh,really? Everyone else Ive met so far

47、 has been a tourist like us. I was beginning to think that maybe there were no natives.M: Well. San Francisco has a lot of different ethnic groups, so you might think youre seeing a lot of foreigners. But in fact, the city has a population of about 700 000 people.W: What are the different ethnic gro

48、ups?M: Well, after whites, the largest one is blacks.W: I thought it was Chinese.M: Its true that San Francisco has the largest Chinese community outside Asia. But there are many more blacks here than Chinese.W: Thats interesting. Dont most of the Chinese people live in China-town?M: Well, no, they live throughout the city, but China-town is definitely the center of Chinese culture here. Thats where youll find the best Chinese restaurants, boo