1、公共英语三级-229 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)(1).How will the man get to San Francisco?（分数：1.00）A.By plane.B.By bus.C.By car.D.By train.(2).Where was the man when the woman called him?（分数：1.00）A.He was on his way to where they should meet.B.He was
2、at home.C.He was in his office.D.He was at the main entrance.(3).What is the price of one watch?（分数：1.00）A.10 dollars.B.5 dollars.C.9 dollars.D.18 dollars.(4).What does the man suggest?（分数：1.00）A.Touring the city on a fine day.B.Visiting the city with a group.C.Spending more time on sightseeing.D.Ta
3、king himself with her on the tour.(5).What does the woman imply?（分数：1.00）A.She doesnt want to take the trouble to read the article.B.She would like to have a copy of the article.C.She has given the man much trouble.D.She is not interested in the article.(1).How is the man today?（分数：1.00）A.Hes better
4、.B.Hes sick in bed.C.Hes feeling worse.D.He has recovered.(2).What does the man mean?（分数：1.00）A.He needs another job as research assistant.B.He asked Professor Williams for assistance.C.He assists Professor Williams with his teaching.D.He is doing research with Professor Williams.(3).What was the wo
5、man probably trying to do?（分数：1.00）A.Play a tape recorder.B.Take a picture.C.Repair a typewriter.D.Start a car.(4).Why cant Professor Hill answer her questions now?（分数：1.00）A.He doesnt have time.B.Its not his office hour.C.He is too tired after class.D.He will only be available in the afternoon.(5).
6、What can we conclude about the train from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.The train is crowded.B.The train is late.C.The train is empty.D.The train is on time.三、Part B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)(1).What do Tom and Jane mainly discuss?（分数：1.00）A.Toms test.B.Janes research paper.C.Go swimming at the Student Center.D
7、.Plans for the evening.(2).What does Tom suggest that they do after dinner?（分数：1.00）A.They will go to the Grill.B.They will go to the library.C.They will go swimming.D.They will walk home.(3).What does we learn about Tom?（分数：1.00）A.He is not a student.B.He is not a serious student.C.He is not very c
8、oncerned about Jane.D.He is willing to compromise.(1).With whom is the man speaking?（分数：1.00）A.His academic advisor.B.Another student.C.A ski instructor.D.The college dean.(2).What has the woman mainly been thinking about?（分数：1.00）A.The weather.B.A vacation.C.Going skiing.D.Her studies.(3).Where wil
9、l the woman probably spend her vacation time?（分数：1.00）A.At the beach.B.At her job.C.At a ski resort.D.At the school library.(4).What does the woman think the man should do?（分数：1.00）A.Take a trip to the beach.B.Go to a ski resort.C.Study for his exams.D.Think further about his vacation.(1).Who is Smi
10、th speaking to?（分数：1.00）A.The staff.B.Professional journalists.C.The faculty.D.A group of students.(2).How many days a week is The Voice printed?（分数：1.00）A.One.B.Two.C.Five.D.Seven.(3).What is most likely the best reason for joining the staff?（分数：1.00）A.To make lots of money.B.To learn to type.C.To
11、become a better student.D.To get experience in journalism.(4).When should volunteers expect to begin working?（分数：1.00）A.Immediately.B.Tomorrow.C.In a couple of days.D.In six days.(1).How do the Americans think of the taxi?（分数：1.00）A.Its a useful means of travelling.B.It benefits a lot to all America
12、ns.C.Its hard to find all the time.D.It is a luxury and Americans seldom take it.(2).How much would you pay if you shared a taxi with a stranger?（分数：1.00）A.The full price.B.Two thirds of its price.C.The half price.D.A third of its price.(3).When are taxis difficult to call?（分数：1.00）A.In the evening.
13、B.In rush hours.C.In the suburbs.D.In crowded cities.(4).What can you do if you are not satisfied with its service?（分数：1.00）A.You can refuse to pay the money.B.You can accuse the taxi driver later.C.You can make a complaint to others.D.You can do nothing to them in USA.四、Section Use of Eng(总题数：1，分数：
14、20.00)As my wife greeted me one evening, her voice came through the door, “Guess what?“I always take a deep (26) on this very leading question. “What?“ I asked.“I just won a sales contest at work and the (27) is dinner for two at the new fancy restaurant down by the river-front !“She was so (28) . W
15、e knew the restaurant was extremely good. “See? I told you there would be a (29) for me to wear my new spring outfit,“ she shyly reminded me.“ (30) can play at that game,“ I responded, “I will wear my gray suit, my Borsalino-imported straw hat and a new silk tie. We will be well (31) .“ It was early
16、 (32) and nearing dusk as the waiter took us to a table by a window, with a(n) (33) of the river. And the table was (34) set, with a smoke-gray table cloth and bright colored napkins.A delicious meal (35) in such an atmosphere should be remembered a long time. As it (36) , this will probably never b
17、e forgotten.As the shadows lengthened, the (37) rocking by the riverbank, I murmured, “Why not take a walk?“Hand in hand, we walked by the stores. People smiled and nodded. “I (38) realized there were so many (39) people as we have seen this evening, dear,“ I observed.“Probably your new straw hat or
18、 your (40) ,“ she said.After receiving many smiles, we (41) ourselves back at the restaurant, looking at ourselves in the (42) . It was then that I saw the (43) for all the smiles.Caught in the fly of my trousers and (44) down for all to see was a bright red (45) from the restaurant!（分数：20.00）A.sigh
19、B.breathC.surpriseD.thoughtA.chanceB.choiceC.praiseD.prizeA.nervousB.interestedC.excitedD.seriousA.restaurantB.placeC.dinnerD.contestA.TwoB.FourC.EveryoneD.NobodyA.manneredB.builtC.dressedD.fedA.springB.summerC.autumnD.winterA.appearanceB.expressionC.pictureD.viewA.orderlyB.strictlyC.beautifullyD.cl
20、eanlyA.tastedB.enjoyedC.servedD.preparedA.turned outB.worked outC.came outD.figured outA.lightsB.chairsC.treesD.boatsA.almostB.surelyC.neverD.seldomA.humorousB.jokingC.funnyD.friendlyA.kindnessB.friendlinessC.strangenessD.carelessnessA.foundB.sawC.tookD.slowedA.glassesB.platesC.pictureD.windowA.answ
21、erB.expressionC.reasonD.effectA.runningB.hangingC.lookingD.fallingA.napkinB.tableclothC.cupD.fork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)Kite flying is the sport of sending up into the air, by means of the wind, a light frame covered with paper, plastic or c
22、loth. The frame can be one of many different shapes and is attached to a long string held in the hand or wound on a drum. Kites have a long history of practical application and many different types of kite have been developed to serve various purposes.The ancient Chinese used bird-kites to carry rop
23、es across rivers and valleys. The current folding kite which will dive excitingly is an improved type of such a kite. With its long flat body and single pair of bird-like wings, it looks just like a large bird in the air. The modern version is usually made of tissue-paper rather than the traditional
24、 silk.Man-lifting kites were developed in ancient times, again by the Chinese, for getting information from walled cities and army camps. In fact, as recently as World War II , German U-boats flew kites from their towers to lift people into the air to watch the land. These kites, which are no longer
25、 in existence, were made of light-weight cloth. They were much larger and stronger than the Chinese ones. Their design, however, was simply that of the cutter kite. Smaller in size, this type of kite is still very popular as a toy for children, being easy to make with a diamond-shaped frame, no wing
26、s and brown-paper covering.Box-kites are another type of kite found in toy shops today. The first box-kite, named for its box-like body, was developed in the nineteenth century to test theories of flight and this type of cotton-covered kite greatly assisted the success of early aeroplanes.These kite
27、s are the ancestors of a heavier version of the box-kite, called the double box-kite, which consists of two main sections, placed side by side. Developed for the peacetime purpose of fishing in strong sea wind, it is the only modern kite described which has practical value. A long-lasting plastic ma
28、terial has to be used for this kite, which carries fishing lines.（分数：10.00）(1).The ancient Chinese bird-kites were usually made of light frames covered with _.（分数：2.00）A.silkB.paperC.clothD.plastic(2).The kites used by German U-boats in World War II for the military purpose were made of _.（分数：2.00）A
29、.brown paperB.plastic materialC.light-weight clothD.traditional silk(3).Which kind of kite was ever used to test theories of flight?（分数：2.00）A.Man-lifting kite.B.Box-kite.C.Chinese kite.D.German kite.(4).Which of the following statements is NOT true?（分数：2.00）A.The frame of a kite is attached to a lo
30、ng string held in the hand or wound on a drum.B.The ancestor of the double box-kite is the box-kite.C.The cutter kite has a diamond-shaped body but no wings.D.The man-lifting kites were developed by German.(5).The best title for this passage may be _.（分数：2.00）A.The Ancestors of Modern KitesB.The His
31、tory of the Chinese KitesC.Different Types and Uses of KitesD.The Differences between Ancient and Modern Kites八、Text 2(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Obviously television has both advantages and disadvantages.In the first place, television is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a comparatively c
32、heap one. With a TV set in the family people dont have to pay for expensive seats at the theatre, the cinema, or the opera. All they have to so is to push a button or turn a knob, and they can see plays, films, operas and shows of every kind. Some people, however, think that this is where the danger
33、 lies. The television viewers need do nothing. He does not even have to use his legs if he has a remote control. He makes no choice and exercises, no judgment. He is completely passive and has everything presented to him without any effort on his part.Television, it is often said, keeps one informed
34、 about current events and the latest developments in science and politics. The most distant countries and the strangest customs are brought right into ones sitting room. It could be argued that the radio performs this service as well; but on television everything is much more living, much more real.
35、 Yet here again there is a danger. The television screen itself has a terrible, almost physical charm for us. We get so used to looking at the movements on it, so dependent on its pictures, that it begins to control our lives. People are often heard to say that their television sets have broken down
36、 and that they have suddenly found that they have far more time to do things and that they have actually begun to talk to each other again. It makes one think, doesnt it?There are many other arguments for and against television. We must realize that television itself is neither good nor bad. It is t
37、he uses that it is put to that determine its value to society.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the major function of paragraph 1?（分数：2.00）A.To arouse the readers concern.B.To introduce the theme of the whole passage.C.To summarize the whole passage.D.To state the primary uses of TV.(2).Television, as a source
38、of entertainment, is _.（分数：2.00）A.not very convenientB.very expensiveC.quite dangerousD.relatively cheap(3).Why are some people against TV?（分数：2.00）A.Because TV programs are not interesting.B.Because TV viewers are totally passive.C.Because TV prices are very high.D.Because TV has both advantages an
39、d disadvantages.(4).One of the most obvious advantages of TV is that _.（分数：2.00）A.it keeps us informedB.it is very cheapC.it enables us to have a restD.it controls our lives(5).According to the passage, whether TV is good or not depends on _.（分数：2.00）A.its qualityB.peoples attitude towards itC.how w
40、e use itD.when we use it九、Text 3(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Cars account for half the oil consumed in the US, about half the urban pollution and one-fourth the greenhouse gases. They take a similar oil of resources in other industrial nations and in the cities of the developing world. As vehicle use continues t
41、o increase in the coming decade, the US and other countries will have to deal with these issues or else face unacceptable economic, health-related and political costs. It is unlikely that oil prices will remain at their current low level or that other nations will accept a large and growing US contr
42、ibution to global climatic change.Policymakers and industry have four options: reduce vehicle use, increase the efficiency and reduce the emissions of conventional gasoline-powered vehicles, switch to less harmful fuels, or find less polluting driving systems. The last of these in particular the int
43、roduction of vehicles powered by electricity is ultimately the only sustainable option. The other alternatives are attractive in theory but in practice are either impractical or offer only marginal improvements. For example, reduced vehicle use could solve traffic problems and a host of social and e
44、nvironmental problems, but evidence from around the world suggests that it is very difficult to make people give up their cars to any significant extent. In the US, mass transit ridership and carpooling have declined since World War II. Even in western Europe, with fuel prices averaging more than $1
45、 a liter (about $4 a gallon) and with easily accessible mass transit and dense populations, cars still account for 80 percent of all passenger travel.Improved energy efficiency is also appealing, but automotive fuel economy has barely made any progress in 10 years. Alternative fuels such as natural
46、gas, burned in internal-combustion engines, could be introduced at relatively low cost, but they would lead to only marginal reductions in pollution and greenhouse emissions (especially because oil companies are already spending billions of dollars every year to develop less polluting types of gasol
47、ine).（分数：10.00）(1).From the passage we know that the increased use of cars will _.（分数：2.00）A.consume half of the oil produced in the worldB.have serious consequences for the well-being of all nationsC.widen the gap between the developed and developing countriesD.impose an intolerable economic burden
48、 on residents of large cities(2).The US has to deal with the problems arising from vehicle use because _.（分数：2.00）A.most Americans are reluctant to switch to public transportation systemsB.the present level of oil prices is considered unacceptableC.other countries will protest its increasing greenho
49、use emissionsD.it should take a lead in conserving natural resources(3).Which of the following is the best solution to the problems mentioned in the passage?（分数：2.00）A.The designing of highly efficient car engines.B.A reduction of vehicle use in cities.C.The development of electric cars.D.The use of less polluting fuels.(4).Which of the following is practical but only makes a marginal contribution to solving the problem of greenhouse emissions?（分数：2.00）A.The use of fuels other than gasoline.B.Improved energy efficiency.C.The int
