1、公共英语三级-174 及答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数：2，分数：10.00)B Directions:/B 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 questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section
2、 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 answers from your test booklet onto your ANSWER SHEET 1. If you have any questions, yo
3、u may raise your hand. Now as you will not be allowed to speak once the test is started. Now look at Part A in your test booklet. BPart A/B 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 you
4、r test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE. Now look at question 1（分数：5.00）(1).Who do you think the woman is?（分数：1.00）A.Store detective.B.Customs official.C.Saleslady.D.Waitress.(2).Whats the probable relationship between the two speaker
5、s?（分数：1.00）A.Garage mechanic and car owner.B.Coach and racecar driver.C.Policeman and driver.D.Car dealer and customer.(3).Why cant professor Hill answer her question now?（分数：1.00）A.He will only be available in the afternoon.B.Its not his office hour.C.He doesnt have time.D.He is too tired after cla
6、ss.(4).What does the woman imply?（分数：1.00）A.Jane is looking for a summer job.B.Jane is packing for the summer vacation.C.Jane is on her way home.D.Jane is eager to go home for the vacation.(5).What is the situation?（分数：1.00）A.The uptown bus stop is probably across the street.B.The uptown bus stop is
7、 right here.C.The woman is probably lost,D.The man is a stranger in town.(1).Why has the couple come to the restaurant?（分数：1.00）A.To try some expensive food,B.To celebrate their anniversary.C.Because its a holiday.D.Its the mans favorite restaurant.(2).What can be inferred about the woman?（分数：1.00）A
8、She didnt buy the coat.B.She bought the coat on sale.C.She was glad that the coat fit her so well.D.She thought the coat was too expensive,(3).What does the man suggest they do?（分数：1.00）A.Take the subway.B.See the show some other night.C.Have dinner after the show.D.Walk to the theater.(4).Where is
9、 the library?（分数：1.00）A.In Stone Street.B.In Fox Road.C.In Pine Lane.D.In Sherry Street.(5).How much will the man pay?（分数：1.00）A.$20.B.$8.50.C.$10.D.$17.二、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：3.00)B Directions:/B You are going to hear four conversations. Before listening to each conversation, you will have 5 seconds
10、to read each of the questions which accompany it. After listening, you will have time to answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. You will hear each conversation ONLY ONCE. Mark your answers in your test booklet. B Questions 11 13 are based on the following conversation./B（分数：3.00）(1).How did
11、the speaker feel when his father asked him to help cut grass?（分数：1.00）A.Anxious and worded.B.Proud and excited.C.Nervous and confused.D.Inspired and confident.(2).What did his father do when the speaker missed cutting some leaves?（分数：1.00）A.His father scolded him severely.B.His father took back the
12、six dollars.C.His father made him do the cutting again.D.His father cut the leaves himself.(3).What did the speak want to tell us in this passage?（分数：1.00）A.One can benefit a lot from working with his father.B.Manual laborers shouldnt be looked down upon.C.One should always do his job earnestly.D.Te
13、enagers tend to be careless.三、B Questions 14 (总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).Why is the woman worried about the washing machine?（分数：1.00）A.It doesnt work at all.B.Its making a funny noise.C.It can wash the clothes well.D.It needs repairing again.(2).What exactly does she want Tom to do about it?（分数：1.00）A.She wa
14、nts him to listen to the noise.B.She wants him to examine the machine.C.She wants him to wash the clothes.D.She wants him to repair it.(3).What does Tom want the woman to do?（分数：1.00）A.He asks the woman to ignore the noise.B.He asks the woman to let him finish his reading.C.He asks the woman to ring
15、 the shop and ask them to repair it.D.He asks the woman to stop washing.(4).Who repaired the machine last time when there was something wrong with it?（分数：1.00）A.The man himself.B.The woman herself.C.The man from the shop.D.The repairman from the repair shop.(5).Why was Tom very angry last time?（分数：1
16、00）A.The man from the shop charged them two pounds.B.The-man from the shop refused to repair the machine.C.The man from the shop repaired the machine carefully.D.The man from the shop overcharged them for his work.四、B Questions 19 (总题数：1，分数：3.00)(1).Why did the man lose his temper?（分数：1.00）A.Becaus
17、e the bird couldnt repeat his masters name.B.Because the bird screamed all day long.C.Because the bird uttered the wrong word.D.Because the bird failed to say the name of the town.(2).Who killed the three chickens?（分数：1.00）A.The cruel master.B.The man in the kitchen.C.The pet bird.D.The fourth chick
18、en.(3).Why was the man shocked at the scene the next morning?（分数：1.00）A.The bird bad finally understood his threat.B.The bird managed to escape from the chicken house.C.The bird had learned to scream back at him.D.The bird was living peacefully with the chickens.五、B Questions 22 (总题数：1，分数：4.00)(1).W
19、hat are these people concerned about?（分数：1.00）A.Dr. Downs health.B.The books they have to buy for their course.C.The mans proposal.D.Fifty dollars.(2).How many books do they have to buy?（分数：1.00）A.Two.B.Three.C.Five.D.Fifty.(3).Why does Dr. Downs want his students to get these five books?（分数：1.00）A.
20、He is very strict.B.All his students are rich.C.These books are not expensive.D.He wants to discuss them in detail.(4).How do these people plan to solve their problem about the books?（分数：1.00）A.They intend to borrow them from the Library.B.They intend to get them from Dr. Downs.C.They intend to shar
21、e the books.D.They intend to drop out of the course.六、BSection Use o(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.loosenB.weakenC.decreaseD.reduceA.AsB.WhenC.WhileD.WhetherA.appearB.growC.extendD.comeA.merelyB.almostC.barelyD.hardlyA.intoB.forC.inD.byA.tryB.wantC.hesitateD.waitA.lightB.freshC.dimD.darkA.placeB.withC.chargeD.a
22、ctionA.someB.certainC.aD.thisA.leadsB.beginsC.helpsD.preparesA.nearlyB.likelyC.justD.evenA.ThusB.besidesC.ThereforeD.ThenA.thenB.reallyC.onlyD.indeedA.deedsB.activitiesC.movementsD.proceduresA.simpleB.waitC.elseD.similarA.ofB.ButC.forD.inA.unlessB.andC.orD.untilA.tooB.shapeC.notD.moreA.toB.lessC.abo
23、utD.forA.afterB.inC.beforeD.against七、BSection Readi(总题数：5，分数：10.00)21.The word“ incessantly“ ( Para 1 ) could best be replaced by _.（分数：2.00）A.confidentlyB.constantlyC.intelligentlyD.optimistically22.What is the passage mainly talking about?（分数：2.00）A.The reason why the Wright brothers succeeded in
24、manned flight.B.The role the internal combustion engine played in the Wright brothers experiments.C.The Wright brothers experience as pilots.D.The importance of gliders to the development of airplane.23.In Paragraph 4, the author suggests that the steam engine used in the earlier aircrafts had faile
25、d because _.（分数：2.00）A.they were too small to power a large planeB.they were too light to generate enough powerC.they. didnt have internal combustion powerD.they didnt have enough power to lift their own weight24.Why does the author suggest that the experiments with the wind tunnel were important?（分
26、数：2.00）A.Because they allowed the Wright brothers to decrease the weight of their airplane.B.Because they resulted in a three-axis control for their airplane.C.Because they were important in the refinement of the wings for their airplane.D.Because they used the data to improve the engine for their a
27、irplane.25.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the Wright brothers success?（分数：2.00）A.They worked very well together.B.They both had practical experience building aircraft.C.They made extensive tests before they completed the design.D.They were well funded.八、BText 2/B(总题数：5，分数：10
28、00)26.The change in mans size of forehead is probably because _.（分数：2.00）A.only 20 % of the brains capacity is being made use ofB.his brain has grown larger over the past centuriesC.the other 80% of his brain will grow in due timeD.he will use his brain more and more as time goes on27.What is true
29、about a human being in the future?（分数：2.00）A.He is hairless because hair is no longer useful.B.He has smaller eyes and wears better glasses.C.His fingers grow weaker because he doesnt have to make use of them.D.He thinks and feels in a different way.28.The passage mainly tells us that _.（分数：2.00）A.m
30、ans life will be different in the futureB.future man will look quite different from usC.man is growing taller and uglier as time passesD.mans organs functions will be on the wane29.What serves as the evidence that man is changing?（分数：2.00）A.Man has got stronger eyes now than he ever had.B.Mans hair
31、is getting thinner and thinner.C.Mans arms and legs have become lighter and weaker.D.Man has been growing taller over the past 500 years.30.It is implied that _.（分数：2.00）A.human beings will become less attractive in the futureB.less use of a bodily organ may lead to its degenerationC.human beings ho
32、pe for a change in the future lifeD.future life is always predictable九、BText 3/B(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.The chief function of a uniform is to _.（分数：2.00）A.provide practical benefits to the wearerB.make the wearer catch the public eyeC.inspire the wearers confidence in himselfD.provide the wearer with a p
33、rofessional identity32.According to the passage ,people wearing uniforms _.（分数：2.00）A.are usually helpfulB.have little or no individual freedomC.tend to lose their individualityD.enjoy greater popularity33.The best title for this passage would be _.（分数：2.00）A.Uniforms and SocietyB.the Importance of
34、Wearing a UniformC.Practical Benefits of Wearing a UniformD.Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms34.It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality _.（分数：2.00）A.still judge a man by his clothesB.hold the uniform in such high regardC.enjoy having a professional identityD.will
35、 respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform35.People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform _.（分数：2.00）A.suggests quality workB.discards his social identityC.appears to be more practicalD.looks superior to a person in civilian clothes十、BPart B/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Article One（
36、分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Article Two（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Article Three（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Article Four（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.Article Five（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十一、BSection Writi(总题数：2，分数：30.00)41.Suppose you are a graduate hunting for a job. A company published an advertisement on news paper to employ postgraduates and
37、you want to have a try. Write a letter of about 100 words to the company to introduce yourself. Your letter should include the following points: 姓名 李伟 出生年月 1976.5.1 学历 硕士 简介 毕业于北京大学，酷爱英语。英语听、说能力强，能用英语流利 交谈 学过速记，打字，电脑和公关 其他 擅长舞蹈，对文秘工作有兴趣。（分数：15.00）_42.Write an essay of about 120 words on “The Generat
38、ion Gap“. Refer to the following points: (1) The Generation Gap exists between the grown-up and young; (2) What is ( are ) the reason (s) for the Generation gap existing; (3) How to narrow the Generation Gap.（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-174 答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数：2，分数：10.00)B Directions
39、/B 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 questions 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
40、down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto your ANSWER SHEET 1. If you have any questions, you may raise your hand. Now as you will not be allowed to speak once the test is st
41、arted. Now look at Part A in your test booklet. BPart A/B 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
42、each dialogue ONLY ONCE. Now look at question 1（分数：5.00）(1).Who do you think the woman is?（分数：1.00）A.Store detective.B.Customs official. C.Saleslady.D.Waitress.解析：听力原文 W: good morning. Your passport, please. Do you have anything to declare? M: only these two cartons of cigarettes, a bottle of brandy
43、 and some silver jewelry. Thats all.(2).Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?（分数：1.00）A.Garage mechanic and car owner. B.Coach and racecar driver.C.Policeman and driver.D.Car dealer and customer.解析：听力原文 W: Its always hard to get this car into the first gear, and now something see
44、ms wrong with the brake. M: If you leave it with me, Ill fix it for you this afternoon.(3).Why cant professor Hill answer her question now?（分数：1.00）A.He will only be available in the afternoon.B.Its not his office hour.C.He doesnt have time. D.He is too tired after class.解析：听力原文 W: Excuse me, Profes
45、sor Hill. May I ask you a few questions? M: Yes, of course. But Im sorry I have a class at ten. Why dont you come in my office hours. That is 4 to 5 P. m. Monday, Thursday and Friday.(4).What does the woman imply?（分数：1.00）A.Jane is looking for a summer job.B.Jane is packing for the summer vacation.C
46、Jane is on her way home.D.Jane is eager to go home for the vacation. 解析：听力原文 M: Is Jane looking forward to going home for the summer? W: She is counting the days.(5).What is the situation?（分数：1.00）A.The uptown bus stop is probably across the street. B.The uptown bus stop is right here.C.The woman i
47、s probably lost,D.The man is a stranger in town.解析：听力原文 M: Miss, could you please tell me if this is where the uptown bus stops? W: No, the downtown bus stops here, so I think your bus stops across the street.(1).Why has the couple come to the restaurant?（分数：1.00）A.To try some expensive food,B.To ce
48、lebrate their anniversary. C.Because its a holiday.D.Its the mans favorite restaurant.解析：听力原文 W: Are you sure we can afford to eat here? It looks so expensive. M: Dont worry about it. Its our anniversary, and we should celebrate. W: Youre right. We deserve a great meal to celebrate.(2).What can be inferred about the woman?（分数：1.00）A.She didnt buy the coat. B.She bought the coat on sale.C.She wa
