公共英语三级真题8及答案解析.doc

1、公共英语三级真题 8 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 will the woman do tomorrow?（分数：1.00）A.Hold a party.B.See Mr. Smith.C.Work overtime.D.Attend a wedding.(2).Who is Mr. Johnson according to the speakers?（分数：1.00）A.Their former colleague.

2、B.Their former neighbor.C.Their former teacher.D.Their former client.(3).What are the speakers talking about?（分数：1.00）A.A job interview.B.A reporter“s work.C.How to impress people.D.How to handle an interview.(4).How many flights to Sydney will there be next Tuesday afternoon?（分数：1.00）A.One.B.Two.C.

3、Four.D.Five.(5).What did the man“s teacher tell him to do?（分数：1.00）A.Polish his essay.B.Hand in his essay.C.Rewrite his essay.D.Write a shorter essay.（分数：5.00）(1).What can we learn about the woman“s son?（分数：1.00）A.He often talks with his mother.B.He often drives in a careless way.C.He is willing to

4、listen to his mother.D.He is worried about his driving skills.(2).What do we know about Jack?（分数：1.00）A.He is a company manager.B.He makes emergency calls.C.He records emergency calls.D.He is a company technician.(3).What can we learn from this conversation?（分数：1.00）A.The woman is paying the bill.B.

5、Bill“s phone number is 510-1520-20.C.The man pays 20 dollars to the woman.D.The woman has a 20-dollar bill changed.(4).What does the woman mean?（分数：1.00）A.The dentist“s is at a convenient place.B.The dentist“s is close to Times Square.C.It was comfortable to sit at the dentist“s.D.It was not so terr

6、ible a visit to the dentist“s.(5).What do we know about the woman?（分数：1.00）A.She is going to deliver a lecture.B.She spent a year in the rain forest.C.She is looking forward to the lecture.D.She will finish her report this weekend.三、Part B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)Questions 11-13 are based on the following co

7、nversation between a reporter and a female writer. （分数：3.00）(1).What do we know about the woman“s family?（分数：1.00）A.They kept a lot of birds.B.They lived in a big house.C.They owned a small farm.D.They suffered from poverty.(2).What did the woman“s mother impress her with?（分数：1.00）A.Her love.B.Her s

8、uccess.C.Her ambition.D.Her knowledge.(3).What did the woman“s mother wish her to do?（分数：1.00）A.Go to college.B.Become a writer.C.Have a better life.D.Support her family.Questions 14-17 are based on the following conversation. （分数：4.00）(1).Whom is the man probably complaining to?（分数：1.00）A.A recepti

9、onist.B.A travel agent.C.A coach driver.D.A hotel staff member.(2).Why did the man wait in the heat for two hours?（分数：1.00）A.The coach had to be replaced.B.The coach driver felt sick.C.The hotel rooms were full.D.The hotel had to be cleaned.(3).What did the man mention in his complaint?（分数：1.00）A.Im

10、polite hotel cleaners.B.Dark light and dirty rooms.C.Rude people living downstairs.D.Disturbing noise and poor food.(4).How did the man feel about the woman“s apology?（分数：1.00）A.Amusing.B.Annoying.C.Desirable.D.Reasonable.Questions 18-21 are based on the following interview with John Smith, chairman

11、 of National Weight and Health Association (NWHA). （分数：4.00）(1).What did the NWHA survey aim to explore?（分数：1.00）A.The incidences of obesity.B.Popular views on obesity.C.Ways to fight obesity.D.The causes of obesity.(2).How many people in the world are rated as being overweight?（分数：1.00）A.16 million

12、B.18 million.C.1.6 billion.D.1.8 billion.(3).In which country do people feel the most pressure to be thin?（分数：1.00）A.Brazil.B.India.C.France.D.America.(4).Who are most likely to blame their parents for obesity?（分数：1.00）A.The French.B.The Swiss.C.Germans.D.Russians.Questions 22-25 are based on the f

13、ollowing interview with Emily Galash, a high school student who works part-time as a trendspotter. （分数：4.00）(1).What do trendspotters do?（分数：1.00）A.Take pictures of youth culture.B.Write reports on youth culture.C.Sell products to young people.D.Create websites for young people.(2).What does Look-Lo

14、ok concentrate on?（分数：1.00）A.Recruiting trendspotters for its clients.B.Providing advice to young trendspotters.C.Organizing sales networks for its clients.D.Dealing in information about youth trends.(3).Why do some companies use Look-Look“s images on their websites?（分数：1.00）A.To promote visits to L

15、ook-L.B.To attract young people to their new products.C.To learn about what makes young people buy.D.To encourage young people to be photographed.(4).Why is it difficult for trendspotters to catch original styles?（分数：1.00）A.Many young people like to show off.B.Many young people stick to the rules.C.

16、Many young people try to copy trends.D.Many young people refuse to take pictures.四、SECTION Use of Eng(总题数：1，分数：20.00)What do I want? It“s really a very 1 question; yet many of us are not sure. 2 it doesn“t have to be all that difficult to answer. It“s a matter of 3 . Have you ever looked through a t

17、elescope at something? You find a 4 point to concentrate on, and then 5 the settings. At first, it“s too 6 , then it“s too far away, finally it“s just right. The 7 is that it takes many adjustments to 8 the subject into focus. If 9 want to look at something else, the 10 starts again. Goal-setting is

18、 the same way. Don“t 11 if at first you don“t know exactly what you want to 12 . Just don“t make the mistake of never committing 13 anything. Sometimes the answer is very simple: Just 14 something! Dr. Mark Goldstone, author of Get Out of Your Own Way , 15 you “look back in order to look 16 .“ Exami

19、ne your calendar at day“s end during a typical week and 17 each appointment or listing on a scale of -3 to +3, 18 -3 means “If I never do this again, it will be too soon to do it. “ and +3 means “I could do this all day long, and I can“t 19 to do it all over again.“ 20 you identify the frequent them

20、es, you“ll be able to better focus your dreams.（分数：20.00）A.strangeB.simpleC.ridiculousD.funnyA.AndB.SoC.ForD.ButA.timeB.determinationC.focusD.preferenceA.referenceB.turningC.startingD.majorA.switchB.openC.adjustD.fixA.largeB.darkC.foggyD.closeA.signB.pointC.choiceD.lawA.bringB.moveC.includeD.putA.ob

21、serversB.viewersC.weD.youA.practiceB.processC.progressD.performanceA.hesitateB.mindC.worryD.apologizeA.seeB.sayC.doD.hearA.inB.onC.toD.atA.writeB.pickC.testD.drawA.suggestsB.announcesC.imaginesD.warnsA.forwardB.upC.roundD.inA.readB.correctC.defineD.gradeA.whichB.whatC.whereD.whyA.waitB.promiseC.affo

22、rdD.manageA.OnceB.UnlessC.BeforeD.Though五、SECTION Reading 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)In 1997, 25 Japanese citizens, all older than 60, launched Jeeba (the name means “old man and old woman“) to make senior-friendly products. They knew they were making history whe

23、n they coined their company motto: “Of the elderly, by the elderly and for the elderly.“ They do not hire young people, and the oldest of their workers is 75. Firms run by senior citizens are still a rarity, in Japan and worldwide. But the elderly have numbers on their side. Healthier and longer-liv

24、ing seniors, born immediately after World War , are reaching retirement age in huge numbers all over the developed world. Extremely low birthrates in those same countries mean there are far fewer young workers to take their place. One likely consequence is now clear: shrinking work forces. While the

25、 streamlining effects of international competition are focusing attention on the need to create and keep good jobs, those fears will eventually give way to worries about the growing shortage of young workers. One unavoidable solution: putting older people back to work, whether they like it or not. I

26、ndeed, advanced economies like those of Finland and Denmark have already raised their retirement ages. Others are under severe pressure to follow suit, as both the European Commission and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development have recently warned their members that their future p

27、rosperity depends on a growing contribution from the elderly. Whether these changes are good or bad news to workers depends on whether they anticipate retirement with eagerness or dread. In the United States, half of working-age Americans now expect to work into their 70s, whether by financial neces

28、sity or by lifestyle choice, according to a new study by Putnam Investments. Contrary to still widespread assumptions, there is very little hard evidence to suggest that companies cannot stay competitive with a rising share of older workers. At British hardware chain B 2)the help you will need from

29、him. You should write approximately 100 words. Do not use your own name at the end of your email. Use “Wang Lin“ instead. （分数：15.00）_十三、Part B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)2.Below is a picture showing a young man who chooses to stay at home, depending on his parents for a living. Write an essay of about 120 words

30、 making reference to the following points: 1)the possible causes of the young man“s problem; 2)your suggested solutions to the problem. （分数：15.00）_公共英语三级真题 8 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 will the woman do tomorrow?（分数：1.00）A.H

31、old a party. B.See Mr. Smith.C.Work overtime.D.Attend a wedding.解析：听力原文 W: Oh, I“m sorry, Mr. Smith. M: What“s up, Mary? W: I“m afraid I can“t work overtime tomorrow. John and I are holding a party for the 5th anniversary of our wedding. M: That“s all right. Enjoy yourselves.(2).Who is Mr. Johnson a

32、ccording to the speakers?（分数：1.00）A.Their former colleague.B.Their former neighbor. C.Their former teacher.D.Their former client.解析：听力原文 W: Guess who I met at the grocery store this morning? M: Well, I can“t imagine. W: Do you remember Mr. Johnson? He used to live in the building next to ours. M: Oh

33、 yes, now I remember. He had dark hair and wore glasses.(3).What are the speakers talking about?（分数：1.00）A.A job interview. B.A reporter“s work.C.How to impress people.D.How to handle an interview.解析：听力原文 M: I“ve just been interviewed for a reporter“s job on the evening paper. W: What“s your overal

34、l feeling about how it went? M: Well, I think I made a good impression. It seems that they were interested in me because I“ve worked as a reporter before.(4).How many flights to Sydney will there be next Tuesday afternoon?（分数：1.00）A.One.B.Two. C.Four.D.Five.解析：听力原文 W: Northwest Airways, good morning

35、 Can I help you? M: Yes, do you have any flights to Sydney next Tuesday afternoon? W: Yes, there is a flight at 6:45 and one at 18:00. M: That“s fine. Could you tell me how much return flight costs? W: That would be 418 dollars.(5).What did the man“s teacher tell him to do?（分数：1.00）A.Polish his ess

36、ay.B.Hand in his essay.C.Rewrite his essay. D.Write a shorter essay.解析：听力原文 W: You look tired, John. What have you been doing? M: My teacher wasn“t happy with my mid-term essay. She told me to do it all over again. W: At least, she gave you a second chance. M: Yeah, I have to admit that.（分数：5.00）(1)

37、What can we learn about the woman“s son?（分数：1.00）A.He often talks with his mother.B.He often drives in a careless way. C.He is willing to listen to his mother.D.He is worried about his driving skills.解析：听力原文 W: I“m worried about my son at driving, but he won“t listen to me. M: Well, teenagers alway

38、s think they won“t get hurt, but the fact is just the opposite. W: What should I do? M: Keep talking with him and lead by an example. Parents always matter.(2).What do we know about Jack?（分数：1.00）A.He is a company manager.B.He makes emergency calls.C.He records emergency calls.D.He is a company tech

39、nician. 解析：听力原文 W: Where is Jack? His manager is trying to catch him several times but has always just missed him. M: That“s because he is being in and out all day. W: What“s been going on? M: It has been many emergency calls and he is the only technician avail- able to go out and deal with them.(3)

40、What can we learn from this conversation?（分数：1.00）A.The woman is paying the bill.B.Bill“s phone number is 510-1520-20.C.The man pays 20 dollars to the woman.D.The woman has a 20-dollar bill changed. 解析：听力原文 W: Can you change the bill for me please? M: Sure, 5,10,15,20. OK, 20. W: Can I have some co

41、ins? I need them for a phone call, M: Here you are.(4).What does the woman mean?（分数：1.00）A.The dentist“s is at a convenient place.B.The dentist“s is close to Times Square.C.It was comfortable to sit at the dentist“s.D.It was not so terrible a visit to the dentist“s. 解析：听力原文 W: I went to the dentist“

42、s to get my teeth polished this morning. M: How terrible! W: Well, the chair was so cleverly placed. I got a terrific view of Times Square down below. He finished the job before I knew it.(5).What do we know about the woman?（分数：1.00）A.She is going to deliver a lecture.B.She spent a year in the rain

43、forest.C.She is looking forward to the lecture. D.She will finish her report this weekend.解析：听力原文 M: I hear the guy who is going to deliver the lecture this weekend spend a year living in the rainforest. W: Great. I“m doing a report on the rainforest. Maybe I can get some new information to add to i

44、t.三、Part B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)Questions 11-13 are based on the following conversation between a reporter and a female writer. （分数：3.00）(1).What do we know about the woman“s family?（分数：1.00）A.They kept a lot of birds.B.They lived in a big house.C.They owned a small farm.D.They suffered from poverty. 解析：听

45、力原文 M: Your readers are interested in your childhood. What was it like? W: I grew up in a small town. We lived in very poor housing but we lived always in very beautiful settings, so I have favorite trees and I have contacted with birds. My parents were farm workers. Though we were poor for most of

46、part, I think I was often happy. M: It would not have been expected from that background that you“ll become a literary figure. Was your mother ambitious with you? W: Well, my mother wasn“t especially ambitious with me in the sense of going to college when I grew up. I think her greatest contribution

47、 was simply that she loved me very much. No matter what happened, I had my mother with me. M: She gave you confidence. W: Oh, she did. She earned very little money, offering about $10 a week and never more than $20 a week. And in spite of that, she managed to buy a typewriter for me. She managed to

48、buy me my first toothpaste when I left home. She just wanted me to be able to do things that she couldn“t do even she didn“t know what they were.(2).What did the woman“s mother impress her with?（分数：1.00）A.Her love. B.Her success.C.Her ambition.D.Her knowledge.解析：(3).What did the woman“s mother wish

49、her to do?（分数：1.00）A.Go to college.B.Become a writer.C.Have a better life. D.Support her family.解析：Questions 14-17 are based on the following conversation. （分数：4.00）(1).Whom is the man probably complaining to?（分数：1.00）A.A receptionist.B.A travel agent. C.A coach driver.D.A hotel staff member.解析：听力原文 W: Good morning. Can I help you? M: I“d like to make a complaint ab