1、公共英语三级-221 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)Who is Dan Morrison?（分数：5.00）A.Marys doctor.B.Toms employee.C.Toms doctor.D.Toms boss.A.The woman can read the magazine on the train.B.The woman left the magazine in the waiting room.C.Theres no time to
2、buy a magazine.D.They dont have to pay for the magazinA.He suggests the baby be taken to the next room.B.He suggests the woman take the baby out of door.C.He suggests the woman be quiet.D.He suggests the woman shut the door.A.Surprised.B.Delighted.C.Sorry.D.SaA.Winter is his favorite time for sports
3、.B.Sports are quite important for him.C.He should be more enthusiastic.D.He plays better than he used to.How much will the man pay?（分数：5.00）A.25.B.50.C.20.D.40.A.The prettier one.B.The one that the man likes.C.The new one.D.The more comfortable onA.Here.B.Europe.C.Canada.D.CaliforniA.She feels great
4、.B.She feels terrible.C.She feels proud.D.She feels satisfieA.The woman likes everything except going shopping.B.The woman likes nothing as a matter of fact.C.The woman likes many things as a matter of fact.D.The womans best hobby is dancin三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A
5、.15,000.B.12,000.C.13,500.D.10,500.A.Seven.B.Four.C.Two.D.ThreA.Because the woman thinks he is not qualified.B.Because there are too many people applying for the job.C.Because the woman cant make the final decision.D.Because the man doesnt have letters of recommendation.五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分
6、数：4.00)A.She doesnt have enough money.B.She doesnt know which country to go to.C.Her sister doesnt like foreign countries.D.Her sister doesnt want to leave her children.A.Abroad.B.To the mountains.C.To the seaside.D.To see his mother.A.His wife.B.His mother.C.A nurse.D.A friend of his.A.Joining him
7、and his wife for the holiday.B.Sending her sisters children to their grandmother.C.Going to the mountains.D.Going for a tour abroa六、Questions 1821 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Because he was sick.B.Because he had an accident.C.Because he was almost hit by a car on the road.D.Because he almost hit a child on
8、 the roaA.To report the driver to the police.B.To ask for some compensation from the driver.C.To go in search of the driver.D.To be more careful next timA.He was talking to a friend.B.He was reading a newspaper.C.He was thinking of something important.D.He was reading an interesting novel.A.The man
9、was in the wrong.B.The woman was in the wrong.C.The driver was in the wrong.D.None of the three was in the wron七、Questions 2225 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.At McDonalds.B.For Jackson and Sons.C.With the man.D.For a construction company.A.Because her present job is too hard.B.Because she doesnt just want to
10、 bean assistant manager.C.Because she wants to have a job where she can use her knowledge.D.Because she wants to earn more money.A.In September.B.In May.C.In August.D.In JunA.Tonight.B.Tomorrow.C.This afternoon.D.The day after tomorrow.八、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、One summer night, on(总题数：20
11、，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.WithinB.AfterC.ForD.Over2.（分数：1.00）A.emptyB.quietC.stiffD.calm3.（分数：1.00）A.untilB.becauseC.thenD.therefore4.（分数：1.00）A.crackB.blankC.breakD.opening5.（分数：1.00）A.concentrateB.chewC.fixD.taste6.（分数：1.00）A.WhileB.IfC.BeforeD.Once7.（分数：1.00）A.voiceB.soundC.rhythmD.tone8.（分数：1.00）A.
12、warmB.hotC.heatedD.cool9.（分数：1.00）A.sinceB.whenC.whatD.as10.（分数：1.00）A.muchB.anyC.noD.few11.（分数：1.00）A.aspectB.viewC.spaceD.angle12.（分数：1.00）A.attractionB.attentionC.affectionD.motion13.（分数：1.00）A.feltB.lookedC.seemedD.appeared14.（分数：1.00）A.whileB.wheneverC.orD.and15.（分数：1.00）A.workedB.gotC.cameD.ma
13、de16.（分数：1.00）A.enjoyedB.happenedC.turnedD.used17.（分数：1.00）A.tellingB.utteringC.sayingD.speaking18.（分数：1.00）A.wonderB.wanderC.imagineD.depart19.（分数：1.00）A.artificialB.informalC.perfectD.practical20.（分数：1.00）A.tooB.stillC.thoughD.certainly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、
14、Text 1(总题数：5，分数：10.00)21.In the fourth paragraph, the author suggests that the steam engine used in the earlier aircrafts had failed because they _.（分数：2.00）A.were too small to power a large planeB.were too light to generate enough powerC.didnt have internal combustion powerD.didnt have enough power
15、 to lift their own weight22.Why does the author suggest that the experiments with the wind tunnel were important?（分数：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 importa
16、nt in the refinement of the wings for their airplane.D.Because they used the data to improve the engine for their airplan23.The word “incessantly“ in the first paragraph could best be replaced by _.（分数：2.00）A.confidentlyB.constantlyC.intelligentlyD.optimistically24.What is the passage mainly talking
17、 about?（分数：2.00）A.The reason why the Wright brothers succeeded in 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 airplan25.Which of the following is NOT men
18、tioned 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 funde十三、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.In the authors point of view, money is _.
19、（分数：2.00）A.loveB.powerC.securityD.a substitute for something a persons life lacks27.Which of the following statements can NOT be inferred from the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Family background influences a persons attitude towards money.B.Money is the root of all evils.C.Obsession with money-making can exert
20、 a negative influence on living quality.D.A cautious attitude towards money is recommende28.The word “obsession“ in the fourth paragraph means _.（分数：2.00）A.disturbanceB.preoccupationC.compulsionD.passion29.The cause of the compulsion to make enormous sums of money _.（分数：2.00）A.is rooted in peoples m
21、indsB.is pushed in AmericaC.is considered unsocialD.varies with the individuals30.According do the author, the bottom line for having too much money is _.（分数：2.00）A.the need for powerB.for the sake of moneyC.the pursuit of securityD.an arrangement for the future十四、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.According
22、to the above article _.（分数：2.00）A.to like a pig is to be “piggish“B.immunization of pigs is commonplaceC.eating pork is unhealthyD.pet owners would never think of eating their pigs32.The expression “hog-wash“ means _.（分数：2.00）A.untamedB.uncleanC.uncouthD.untrue33.Some anatomical features of a pig ar
23、e similar to those of a human. Therefore, _.（分数：2.00）A.pigs can live as long as peopleB.pigs are becoming popular as movie and TV starsC.medical research on pigs helps humansD.pigs and people naturally get fat34.One may assume from this article that pigs _.（分数：2.00）A.have remained unchanged for cent
24、uriesB.are naturally vicious animalsC.make a significant contribution to modem lifeD.are better than any other animal for laboratory35.The author of this article maintains _.（分数：2.00）A.pigs are not very intelligentB.the owners of pet pigs have their own societyC.pigs can never be popularD.pigs live
25、short lives because of their diet十五、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十六、Article One:(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Article One（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:_十七、Section Writing(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、Part A(总题数：1，分数：15.00)4
26、1.Suppose that you are a professor of music in a conservatoire. Your student Xiao Li asks you to recommend her to teach in a college. You promise to write a letter of recommendation for her.You should write appropriately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Li Ming“ i
27、nstead. You do not need to write the address.（分数：15.00）_十九、Part B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)42.Study the following chart carefully and write a composition of about 120 words on Estimated Lifetime Earnings in 2005. Your composition must be based on the information given in the chart:(1) Discuss the earnings of
28、different ages;(2) Discuss the earnings of different educations;(3) Draw your own conclusion.（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-221 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)Who is Dan Morrison?（分数：5.00）A.Marys doctor.B.Toms employee.C.Toms doctor.D.Toms boss. 解析：听力原文M: Hel
29、lo, Mary, this is Dan Morrison from the office. Im calling to see how Tom is doing today.W: Oh, hello, Mr. Morrison. The doctor said hed be able to go back to work tomorrow.M: Please tell him theres no hurry. Ive had George Johnson take his assignments for the time being.A.The woman can read the mag
30、azine on the train.B.The woman left the magazine in the waiting room.C.Theres no time to buy a magazine. D.They dont have to pay for the magazin解析：听力原文W: Ive got time to buy the magazine, havent I?M: The train is about to leave.A.He suggests the baby be taken to the next room. B.He suggests the woma
31、n take the baby out of door.C.He suggests the woman be quiet.D.He suggests the woman shut the door.解析：听力原文W: What on earth are you doing here?M: Im trying to fix the table.W: But the baby is sleeping.M: Why not take the baby to the next door where its quiet?A.Surprised.B.Delighted.C.Sorry.D.Sa 解析：听力
32、原文M: Have you filled out our tax forms yet?W: Dont remind me of them! Theyre so confusing that rm discouraged before I start.A.Winter is his favorite time for sports.B.Sports are quite important for him. C.He should be more enthusiastic.D.He plays better than he used to.解析：听力原文M: I saw Andy yesterda
33、y in the golf club.W: In the summer he plays tennis or golf almost every day. And in the winter he goes skiing whenever he has the chance.M: Hes always been very enthusiastic about sports.How much will the man pay?（分数：5.00）A.25. B.50.C.20.D.40.解析：听力原文M: How much are the tickets?W: Theyre ten dollars
34、 each for the general public, but student tickets are half price.M: All the five of us are students.A.The prettier one.B.The one that the man likes.C.The new one.D.The more comfortable on 解析：听力原文M: I was hoping that youd wear your new dress. Its much prettier.W: But this one is more. comfortable for
35、 hot weather.A.Here.B.Europe.C.Canada. D.Californi解析：听力原文M: Why are you in a hurry?W: Were preparing to go for a picnic tomorrow. I want to buy something in the supermarket.M: So George has returned from Europe?W: Yes, but he was only here for three days before his company sent him to Canada.A.She f
36、eels great.B.She feels terrible. C.She feels proud.D.She feels satisfie解析：听力原文M: What did you think of the final exam?W: At the end of the first hour I was still on the first page. I could hardly finish the paper.A.The woman likes everything except going shopping.B.The woman likes nothing as a matte
37、r of fact.C.The woman likes many things as a matter of fact. D.The womans best hobby is dancin解析：听力原文M: Whats your hobby?W: I like many things, such as dancing, singing, music and so on. But I like nothing better than to go shopping.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.15,000
38、.B.12,000.C.13,500.D.10,500. 解析：听力原文11-13W: Please sit down. Lets see, youre Mr. Walsh, is that right?M: Right.W: And youre looking for a job?M: Yes, I am. Ill graduate from college next June. Im majoring in architecture.W. I see. Have you ever done any work in this field?M: No, nothing. We did some
39、 practice work in class though.W: Then what kind of salary are you hoping to get?M: From what Ive read it seems that a starting salary would be around 12,000 a year.W: Here you would start at 10,500 for the first year - a kind of training period. Then you would go to 15,000. After that your raises w
40、ould depend on how well you worked.M: That sounds fair enough. Is it all right if I send in my recommendation letters and the rest of the things for my application?W: That would be fine. After Mr. Sheehan looks all the applications over, hell make the final decision.M: What do you think the chances
41、are? Ill get a job?W: Well, Im talking to three people today and four tomorrow. Well be hiring two people.M: I sure hope that I can work here. But I guess Ill just have to go home and wait.W: Youll hear sometime next month. Good luck and thanks for coming in today.A.Seven. B.Four.C.Two.D.Thre解析：A.Be
42、cause the woman thinks he is not qualified.B.Because there are too many people applying for the job.C.Because the woman cant make the final decision. D.Because the man doesnt have letters of recommendation.解析：五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.She doesnt have enough money.B.She doesnt know which
43、country to go to.C.Her sister doesnt like foreign countries.D.Her sister doesnt want to leave her children. 解析：听力原文14-17M: What are you and your sister going to do for your holiday this year?W: Im thinking of taking her for a tour abroad, but she cant very well leave her children. What are you doing
44、?M: We shall go to the sea. I wanted to go to the mountains, but I gave up when my wife insisted.W: Leaving the rest of the family behind, I suppose!M: Why do you think so?W: You used to spend holiday, alone before.M: Yes. Theyll be quite safe with their grandmother. Last year, I left them to a nurs
45、e, and my youngest son got ill.W: You really shouldnt have done that. When are you leaving?M: Next Thursday. We have to send the children to their grandmother first, and maybe well stay a day or two there.W: I hope you have a good time.M: Thank you. But why dont you change your mind and join us? Mak
46、ing a large party will be great fun.W: For my own part, I should love it. Ill talk it over with my sister, and see what she thinks about it.A.Abroad.B.To the mountains. C.To the seaside.D.To see his mother.解析：A.His wife.B.His mother.C.A nurse. D.A friend of his.解析：A.Joining him and his wife for the
47、holiday. B.Sending her sisters children to their grandmother.C.Going to the mountains.D.Going for a tour abroa解析：六、Questions 1821 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Because he was sick.B.Because he had an accident.C.Because he was almost hit by a car on the road. D.Because he almost hit a child on the roa解析：听力原文1
48、8-21W: Harry, whats the matter? You look pale. Are you sick?M: I just had a terrible experience.W: Sit down. Let me get you a glass of water.M: No, thanks. Ill be fine in a minute.W: Did you have an accident?M: Not quite, but almost. I was crossing the street just now and was almost hit by a car. Fortunately, I jumped back in time.W: How awful! I hope you got the license number of the car, so you can report this man to t
