国家公共英语（三级）笔试历年真题试卷汇编12及答案解析.doc

1、国家公共英语（三级）笔试历年真题试卷汇编 12 及答案解析(总分：114.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Listening Comprehens(总题数：9，分数：50.00)1.Section I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Directions: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the que

2、stions that accompany them. There are TWO parts in this section, Part A and Part B. Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answe_2.Part ADirection

3、s: You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE._Where does the conversation mo

4、st probably take place?（分数：10.00）A.In a post office.B.In a hotel.C.In a bank.D.In a supermarket.(2).When will the bank open on Sundays?（分数：2.00）A.From 8:30 a. m. to 8: 30 p. m.B.From 9: 30 a. m. to 6:30 p. m.C.From 8: 30 a. m. to 6: 30 p. m.D.From 9:30 a. m. to 3:30 p.m.(3).What did the man ask the

5、woman to do?（分数：2.00）A.Go on a diet.B.Have a snack.C.Play some tennis.D.Stop screaming.(4).Where are the two speakers?（分数：2.00）A.In a hotel.B.At a dinner table.C.In the street.D.At the man s house.(5).What can we assume from this conversation?（分数：2.00）A.The man is a judge.B.It s an interviewer.C.The

6、 man agrees with the woman.D.The man believes that Jack will quit his job.Why cant they meet on Thursday?（分数：10.00）A.Because she wants to meet him on Wednesday.B.Because she has to go out of town.C.Because she is in charge of the project.D.Because she has another meeting.(2).What does the woman mean

7、?（分数：2.00）A.The man should not expect her to go along.B.She doesn t think she has enough money.C.She will go even though the movie is bad.D.The man should count the number of people going.(3).What does the woman mean?（分数：2.00）A.She is asking for a higher pay.B.She is introducing a new friend.C.She i

8、s too busy.D.She s got some problems.(4).Who is the man?（分数：2.00）A.A judge.B.An interviewer.C.A professor.D.A counselor.(5).What are they talking about?（分数：2.00）A.City is better than countryside.B.Changes in the city.C.Going camping.D.Life in the summer.3.Part BDirections: You will hear four dialogu

9、es or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONC

10、E._How old is Katie?（分数：6.00）A.16.B.17.C.18.D.19.(2).What kind of job is Katie looking for?（分数：2.00）A.A part-time job for a school magazine.B.A full-time job at a college.C.A permanent job at Johnson s Imports.D.A short-term job in an office.(3).What qualifications does Katie have for the job?（分数：2.

11、00）A.Her extra classes in sport at school.B.She has computer skills and used to working with people.C.Shes adaptable.D.Her work experience in the school newspaper.How long have they not met each other?（分数：8.00）A.Half a year.B.Two years.C.Three or four years.D.More than five years.(2).What s the purp

12、ose of Mr. Tim s visiting this time?（分数：2.00）A.He wants to make some changes in his will.B.He wants the woman s help in buying a land and building a house.C.He wants the woman to see the architect for him.D.He asks the woman to find a plot for him.(3).When did Mr. Tim go to see the plot chosen by hi

13、s son?（分数：2.00）A.Last Friday.B.Last Saturday.C.Two days ago.D.Yesterday.(4).Which material should the house be built of?（分数：2.00）A.Stone.B.Brick.C.Cement.D.Wood.Which city is the man going to visit?（分数：8.00）A.Oxford.B.Paris.C.Shaftsbury.D.London.(2).Which tourist attraction is NOT mentioned in the d

14、ialogue?（分数：2.00）A.Buckingham Palace.B.Shops and restaurants.C.Tower of London.D.The British Museum.(3).What is NOT listed on the man s schedule?（分数：2.00）A.Shopping.B.Watching a show.C.Meeting friends.D.Visiting art galleries.(4).What can you infer from the dialogue?（分数：2.00）A.The visitor will see v

15、ery little of the city.B.The visitor s schedule is tight.C.The visitor will enjoy his time.D.The visitor will leave for another city the next day.Why are so many people dependent on cigarette?（分数：8.00）A.Because they like the taste of tar.B.Because smoking makes them feel relaxed.C.Because smoking is

16、 funny.D.Because smoking cures disease.(2).Which substance in cigarette causes cancer?（分数：2.00）A.Cigarette ashes.B.Nicotine.C.Tar.D.Not mentioned here.(3).What do experts suggest people to do?（分数：2.00）A.To buy cigarettes with less tar.B.To smoke only a few cigarettes a day.C.To smoke only during a b

17、reak.D.To give up smoking.(4).Why do smokers like low tar cigarettes?（分数：2.00）A.Because they are less harmful.B.Because they cost less.C.Because they taste better.D.Because they last longer.二、Use of English(总题数：3，分数：30.00)4.Section II Use of English (15 minutes)Directions: Read the following text. C

18、hoose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1._“Any apples today?“ Effie asked cheerfully at my window. I followed her to her truck and bought a kilo. On credit, of course. 1“Pay me whenever you like,“ said Effie, climbing back into her truck. All pret

19、ense of payment was dropped when our funds, food and fuel decreased to alarming lows. Effie came often, always bringing some gift: a jar of peaches or some firewood. There were other generosities. Our baby was not doing well, so Effie financed my wife s trip to New York for consultation with a speci

20、alist. 2Her income, derived from investments she had made while running an interior decorating shop, had never exceeded $200 a month, which she supplemented by selling her apples. But she always managed to help someone poorer. Years passed before I was able to return the money Effie had given me fro

21、m time to time. She was ill now and had aged rapidly in the last year. “Here, darling,“ I said, “is what I owe you. “ “ Don t give it to me all at once,“ she said. “ 3“ I think she believed there was magic in the slow discharge of a love debt. The simple fact is that I never repaid the whole amount

22、to Effie, for she died a few weeks later. 4But a curious thing began to happen. Whenever I saw a fellow human in financial trouble, I was moved to help him. I can t afford to do this always, but in the ten years since Effie s death, I have indirectly repaid my debt to her. The oddest part of the who

23、le affair is that people whom I help often help others later on. 5So the account can never be marked closed, for Effie s love will go on in hearts that have never known her.AAt that time, it seemed that my debt would forever go unsettled.BGive your help to those in greater need.CEffie was not a rich

24、 woman.DEffie worked diligently all her life.ECash was the one thing in the world I lacked just then.FBy now, the few dollars Effie gave me have been multiplied many times.GGive it back as I gave it to youa little at a time.（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_It can be a special experience

25、to go on a family trip during the holiday season, but one reason that many parents 1to stay home is the cost of travel. Here are some ways of reducing your travel 2. Flying is a fast way to arrive at your destination, but the cost of airline tickets can really add up if you are buying flights for th

26、e whole family. Often, it is cheaper to pay for gas 3the whole family can fit in the car, 4with the current decreases in gas prices. If your destination is too far to drive to, you should look at a variety of 5for your flight times. For example, it is often cheaper to fly on Christmas day instead of

27、 flying a few days before Christmas. Also, 6early morning flights is cheaper than traveling during peak times during the day. Eating out 7you are on the road can quickly increase the trip cost, and it s much cheaper to stop at the grocery store, planning your own food 8. If you plan to eat out, then

28、 it s usually cheaper to eat at a restaurant during breakfast or lunch, 9you to skip the higher dinner prices. Also, it might be cheaper to visit an all-inclusive resort. These resorts include all the meals and a variety of activities, and many of them have children s activities so that the kids can

29、 10entertained during the trip.AallowingBifCbeginDchooseEdrivingFespeciallyGexpensesHinsteadIbeforeJoptionsKstayLtakingMtooNtroublesOwhile（分数：20.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_三、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：6，分数：30.00)7.Section III Reading Comprehension (40 minu

30、tes)_8.Part ADirections: Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1._Five-year-old Elia arrived at school with a big box of colored pencils. Her friend, Anna, offered to exchange her set of markers for the brand-new

31、 pencils. Elia agreed, but soon discovered that the markers were dried up. “That s not fair!“ cried Elia to her teacher. “I want my new pencils back. “ After some tears and negotiation, the teacher helped the girls set things right by returning the items to their original owners. Later that day, at

32、story time, the teacher shared the picture book classic A Bargain for Frances. Though the conflict in the story is just over a broken tea set, the message about fair play was not lost on the children. The book was helpful in exploring a small, yet significant, life lesson. Stories are vital to the w

33、ay we process and experience life events and the feelings that surround us. The ability to create, share, and respond to stories is one of the vital characteristics of being human. In fact, the human brain is programmed to see patterns and become fascinated in the plot development of stories, finall

34、y storing them in long-term memory. As a result, the brain is a remarkably effective processor of stories, both real and fictional. High-quality picture books are a good blend of art and literature that attracts kids imagination and communicates an idea in an effective way. These books are perfect t

35、eaching tools, as they deal with the powerful emotions that kids feel, model effective coping strategies, and present complex concepts in appropriate ways. In addition, according to brain research, the picture book complements words with what leaves the most permanent impression: images. The picture

36、s in books are distinctive from the fleeting images kids see on television in that they remain on the page, ready to be revisited, touched, and commented upon. Whether we share stories about families, historical events, or emotions, stories are a way to sum up life s memorable moments and lasting le

37、ssons. We can control the power of literature and use it to develop positive character in young kids by reading often, choosing suitable books, and enjoying stories together.（分数：10.00）(1).Elia cried “That s not fair!“ as she thought that she was_.（分数：2.00）A.cheated by her friendB.defeated by her fri

38、endC.ignored by her teacherD.scolded by her teacher(2).A Bargain for Frances is intended to teach kids how to_.（分数：2.00）A.play fair in lifeB.organize thingsC.win in conflictsD.write a message(3).According to the text, stories can help kids_.（分数：2.00）A.realize their potentialB.improve their memoryC.c

39、oncentrate on readingD.understand the human world(4).In comparison with pictures in books, television images_.（分数：2.00）A.are frequently commented onB.stay temporarily with childrenC.blend art and literature vividlyD.communicate ideas effectively(5).The power of literature can help kids develop their

40、_.（分数：2.00）A.positive characterB.interest in historyC.passion for storiesD.learning strategiesWe have Heard a lot about the health benefits of tea, especially green tea. It is high in polyphenols , compounds with strong antioxidant activity that in test-tube and animal models show anticancer and hea

41、rt-protective effects. Good clinical studies are few, however, and although physicians tell their patients to drink green tea, there hasn t been any definite proof of the value of that advice. A team of Japanese researchers was able to link green tea consumption with decreased mortality from many ca

42、usesincluding heart disease. The researchers tracked 40,530 healthy adults ages 40 to 79 in a region of northeastern Japan where most people drink green tea, following them for up to 11 years. Those who drank five or more cups of green tea a day had significantly lower mortality rates than those who

43、 drank less than one cup a day. There were also fewer deaths from cardiovascular disease. But no such association was seen with deaths from cancer. Nor was consumption of oolong or black tea connected with any decrease in mortality. Those teas are easier to be combined with oxygen in processing, whi

44、ch not only darkens the color of the leaves and changes their flavor but also reduces their polyphenol content. Coffee is more complicated. It has received both gold stars and black marks in medical literature. It, too, contains antioxidants, although they are less well studied than tea polyphenols.

45、 Evidence for the health benefits of coffee is growing, however. A group of investigators from Finland, Italy and the Netherlands reports that coffee seems to protect against age-related decline in mental capacity. The scientists studied 676 healthy men born from 1900 to 1920 and followed them for 1

46、0 years, using standardized measures of brain function. Their conclusion: the men who consumed coffee had significantly less decline in mental capacity than those who didn t. Three cups a day seemed to provide the most protection. Population studies like those help us form assumptions about relation

47、ships between dietary habits and long-term health. We still have to test our suppositions in controlled conditions, and measure the effects of coffee and tea on various systems of the body.（分数：10.00）(1).Physicians often tell their patients to drink green tea because_.（分数：2.00）A.its medical value has been p