1、公共英语三级-398 及答案解析(总分：95.00，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)Where is this conversation probably taking place?（分数：5.00）A.In a post office.B.At an insurance agency.C.On an airplane.D.In a moving company.A.He lent his notes to a classmate.B.He forgot to borrow the no
2、tes.C.He doesnt have an exam.D.He left his notes in class.A.She does not have a watch.B.She is nervous about the appointment.C.Toms watch keeps good time.D.Tom is afraid to be late.A.Their best friend.B.Their favourite colour.C.The clothes the woman is wearing.D.A present the man has bought.A.In a l
3、ibrary.B.In a classroom.C.In a bookstore.D.In a hotel.Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?（分数：5.00）A.Receptionist and customer.B.Waitress and customer.C.Salesperson and customer.D.Nurse and patient.A.Electrician.B.Plumber.C.Repairman.D.Mechanic.A.8.B.12.C.36.D.24.A.Fourteen inch
4、es.B.Fifteen inches.C.Forty inches.D.Fifty inches.A.1120, East 42nd Street.B.1120, East 32nd Street.C.1220 ,East 32nd Street.D.1220 ,East 42nd Street.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 11 13 ar(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Tennis courts.B.A recreation area.C.A sauna.D.A swimming pool.A.One hundred dollars.B.Thir
5、ty-five dollars.C.Fifty dollars.D.One hundred fifty dollars.A.3:30 this afternoon.B.4:00 this afternoon.C.5:00 this afternoon.D.5:30 this afternoon.五、Questions 14 17 ar(总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Typing letters for Mr. Black.B.Typing a report for Mrs. Farnsworth.C.Typing a report for Mr. Black.D.Typing letters
6、 for Mrs. Farnsworth.A.Detroit.B.Chicago.C.New York.D.Boston.A.Pretty quick.B.By 8:00.C.In a little while.D.First thing in the morning.A.A Rolex.B.A Bulova.C.A Seiko.D.An Elgin.六、Questions 18 21 are(总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.The blacks.B.The whites.C.The Chinese.D.The Japanese.A.In China-town.B.In the norther
7、n part of the city.C.All over the city.D.In Japan-town.A.12 000.B.700 000.C.50 000.D.20 000.A.He thinks the city is pretty.B.He likes to talk about it.C.He travels a lot in the city.D.He teaches ethnic history at a university.七、Questions 2225 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.She failed.B.She barely passed.C.She
8、 passed easily.D.She wouldnt say.A.Changing lanes.B.Starting on a hill.C.Parking at the curb.D.Keeping a proper distance.A.Not using her signal.B.Being in the wrong lane.C.Driving too slowly.D.Not looking over her shoulder.A.It hit her from behind.B.She rolled backwards.C.She shifted into reverse.D.
9、She went through a red light.八、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Text(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.looked intoB.looked upC.looked out ofD.looked at2.（分数：1.00）A.came withB.came up withC.came toD.came3.（分数：1.00）A.beforeB.thanC.whenD.until4.（分数：1.00）A.wait forB.missedC.pickedD.taken5.（分数：1.00）A.feetB.
10、bootsC.coatD.elbows6.（分数：1.00）A.driedB.polishedC.brushedD.washed7.（分数：1.00）A.whenB.whileC.in orderD.and8.（分数：1.00）A.openB.upC.downD.on9.（分数：1.00）A.scatteredB.openedC.spreadD.covered10.（分数：1.00）A.meansB.showedC.indicatedD.made11.（分数：1.00）A.caseB.momentC.pointD.time12.（分数：1.00）A.upB.onC.tightD.togethe
11、r13.（分数：1.00）A.hauledB.pushedC.draggedD.pulled14.（分数：1.00）A.alsoB.stillC.yetD.too15.（分数：1.00）A.lyingB.standingC.sittingD.walking16.（分数：1.00）A.HowB.WhatC.SoD.Too17.（分数：1.00）A.houseB.roomC.earsD.mind18.（分数：1.00）A.DuringB.AfterC.InD.On19.（分数：1.00）A.andB.whenC.sinceD.for20.（分数：1.00）A.knockB.knocksC.word
12、sD.word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、Text 1(总题数：5，分数：5.00)21.What is implied by the author?（分数：1.00）A.Shiftwork had a direct effect on the attitudes and behavior of family members.B.Shiftworkers could live a normal life.C.Shiftwork couples had unconventional ideas abo
13、ut marriage.D.Female shiftworkers were satisfied with the time spent together with their families.22.From the selection, we can conclude that female shiftworkers were NOT satisfied with_.（分数：1.00）A.their workB.their childrenC.their husbands inability to protect the family and provide companionshipD.
14、leisure activities23.The best title for this paragraph is_.（分数：1.00）A.Constructing Family LifeB.Managing Time and ActivitiesC.The Meaning of MarriageD.Living a Normal Life24.Despite_, shiftwork couples still hoped to maintain a stable life.（分数：1.00）A.traditional beliefs about marriageB.lack of contr
15、ol over timeC.a very clear division of rolesD.the demands of work25.In order to continue the marriages of the shiftworkers,_.（分数：1.00）A.wives must learn to care for the children when their husbands are absentB.shiftwork couples must administer their time and activitiesC.wives mustnt adapt their own
16、feelings of boredom to their husbands workD.all of these十三、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：5.00)26.Which of the following is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.The various petroleum products are produced by filtration.B.Heating and condensation produce the various products.C.Chemical separation is used to produce the various products
17、.D.Mechanical means such as the centrifuge are used to produce the various products.27.How is crude oil brought to the surface?（分数：1.00）A.By expansion of the hydrocarbons.B.By pressure and pumping.C.By vacuum created in the drilling pipe.D.By expansion and contraction of the earths surface.28.Which
18、of the following is NOT listed as a light oil?（分数：1.00）A.Gasoline.B.Kerosine.C.Distillate oil.D.Diesel oil.29.Which of the following is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.Crude oil is found below land and water.B.Crude oil is always found a few hundred feet below the surface.C.Pumping and pressure force crude oil
19、to the surface.D.A variety of petroleum products is obtained from crude oil.30.Many thousands of hydrocarbon compounds are possible because_.（分数：1.00）A.the petroleum products vary greatly in physical appearanceB.complicated refining processes rearrange the chemical structureC.the two atoms in the mo
20、lecule assume many positionsD.the pressure needed to force it to the surface causes molecular transformation十四、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：5.00)31.The particular bird they were watching_.（分数：1.00）A.danced with the two hen birdsB.fell off a branchC.was afraid of the two hen birdsD.cleaned himself in frequency32.
21、The bird began to dance_.（分数：1.00）A.as soon as they saw himB.as soon as he had finished cleaning himselfC.as soon as he settled downD.some time after they first saw them33.While the male bird was dancing_.（分数：1.00）A.he showed off his tail feathersB.he shook leaves off the treeC.he threw away some fe
22、athersD.he cried more frequently34.The writer of this passage wanted to_.（分数：1.00）A.take a photograph of the birdB.make a recording of the bird s callsC.catch the birdD.watch the sunrise35.Soon after the two hen birds had arrived_.（分数：1.00）A.they settled down with the maleB.the male drove one of the
23、m offC.they make unmusical cries like the maleD.they lost interest in the male十五、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十六、Reuters:(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Reuters（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Press Association（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Exchange Telegraph Company（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Extel Financial（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.BBC（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十七、Sectio
24、n Writing(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、Part A(总题数：1，分数：15.00)41.Write a letter to a publishing house asking for information on a book about American culture. You want to know what the price is, when it is going to be published, whether there is a discount. for group order and what is about the postage?You shoul
25、d write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Li Ping“ instead. 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.Below is a graph showing the distribution of car accidents in Walton city during 1998. Study carefully the graph and write
26、an essay of about 120 words making reference with the following points:1. rise and fall of the rate of car accidents as indicated by the graph2. possible reason (s) for the decline of car accidents in the city3. your predications of what will happen next year（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-398 答案解析(总分：95.00，做题时间：
27、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)Where is this conversation probably taking place?（分数：5.00）A.In a post office. B.At an insurance agency.C.On an airplane.D.In a moving company.解析：听力原文M: Can you tell me how much it would cost to send this package by air?W: Do you want t
28、o insure it?A.He lent his notes to a classmate. B.He forgot to borrow the notes.C.He doesnt have an exam.D.He left his notes in class.解析：听力原文M: Why not use your class notes to study for the exam?W: I let Mary borrow them.A.She does not have a watch.B.She is nervous about the appointment. C.Toms watc
29、h keeps good time.D.Tom is afraid to be late.解析：听力原文W: Tom, what time is it now?M: Its still early, just after two.W: Well, as you know, this is a very important appointment. I cant be late, can I?A.Their best friend.B.Their favourite colour.C.The clothes the woman is wearing. D.A present the man ha
30、s bought.解析：听力原文M: Thats a nice dress youre wearing.W: Thank you. My mother gave it to me as a birthday present. She knows reds my favourite colour.A.In a library.B.In a classroom.C.In a bookstore. D.In a hotel.解析：听力原文M: Id like to have a copy of Professor Smiths book on English dialects.W: Im sorry
31、, sir. That book has been out of stock for some time now.Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?（分数：5.00）A.Receptionist and customer. B.Waitress and customer.C.Salesperson and customer.D.Nurse and patient.解析：听力原文W: Friendship Department Store. May I help you?M: Yes, could you tell
32、me when the store closes today?W: We close at 7:30.M: I see. And when do you open?W: Nine oclock on the weekend.M: Fine. Thank you very much.A.Electrician.B.Plumber. C.Repairman.D.Mechanic.解析：听力原文M: This is Mr. James. My heater is not getting any power and the temperature is going to get down below
33、freezing. Could you come over and repair it?W: This is our busiest time of the year, but Ill speak to one of our men about getting over there sometime today.A.8.B.12.C.36.D.24. 解析：听力原文W: Im in charge of buying the fruit for the children at our church. Im so happy to find that apples and grapes are i
34、n season. Give me two dozens of each.M: I hope that theyre as good as they look.A.Fourteen inches. B.Fifteen inches.C.Forty inches.D.Fifty inches.解析：听力原文M: Can I help you, Madam?W: Yes. I want to see some cardigans.M: What size do you take, Madam?W: About fourteen inches.A.1120, East 42nd Street.B.1
35、120, East 32nd Street. C.1220 ,East 32nd Street.D.1220 ,East 42nd Street.解析：听力原文M: Hello, I want a cab.W: OK. What address is it?M: 1120, East 32nd Street.W: Right. The cab will be there in several minutes.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 11 13 ar(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Tennis courts.B.A recreation area.
36、C.A sauna.D.A swimming pool. 解析：听力原文 11-13W: Good afternoon. Globe Apartments. May I help you?M: Yes, I want to rent a one-bed-room apartment. Do you have any available?W: No, Im sorry. None are available at this time, but I expect a vacancy in about three weeks. Could I interest you in a two-bedroo
37、m?M: Well, you see, Im a student, how much more would a two-bedroom apartment cost me?W: The one-bedroom rents for $ 1 150 a month and the two-bedroom is only thirty-five dollars more.M: Is the two-bedroom a great deal larger than the one-bedroom?W: Yes, it is. Also, I might tell you that the one-be
38、droom doesnt have a dishwasher. All of our two-bedroom apartments do.M: What about signing a lease?W: We do require a 6-month lease, and there is a deposit of $ 1 100 in case any damage is done to the apartment.M: Is there a pool?W: No, Im sorry, there isnt. We do have a recreation area and a sauna.
39、 Also, there are tennis courts close to our building.M: When could I see an apartment?W: How about later this afternoon? Lets see. I have an appointment at three thirty and another one at four. What about five oclock this afternoon?M: That would be fine. Ill pick my wife up from work, and well come
40、right over.W: Ill be looking forward to seeing you then.M: Thank you. Goodbye.W: Goodbye.A.One hundred dollars. B.Thirty-five dollars.C.Fifty dollars.D.One hundred fifty dollars.解析：A.3:30 this afternoon.B.4:00 this afternoon.C.5:00 this afternoon. D.5:30 this afternoon.解析：五、Questions 14 17 ar(总题数：1，
41、分数：4.00)A.Typing letters for Mr. Black.B.Typing a report for Mrs. Farnsworth.C.Typing a report for Mr. Black.D.Typing letters for Mrs. Farnsworth. 解析：听力原文 14-17M: Sally, were you able to get that report all typed up.W: Not yet, Mr. Black. Mrs. Farnsworth asked me to type some letters for her. Ill be
42、 finished pretty quick and then Ill start on that.M: Dont forget I need it in the morning. I have to take it along to Chicago to the regional meeting.W: Dont worry, Ill get it done. My husbands on a business trip too. Hes in Detroit today, and tomorrow hell be in Boston. So Im planning to stay late.
43、 After its typed up I 11 leave it on your desk. I should be finished by 8:00.M: Im sorry to make you so late.W: Its all right, Mr. Black. Really ,I dont mind at all. Besides, I can make a little extra money. My husbands birthday is next month. I want to buy him a new watch.M: What kind are you going
44、 to get for him, a Bulova?W: No, I thought Id get a Rolex. or an Elgin. I dont really know much about watches.M: Ive got one of those Seiko digitals. I really like it.W: Do you think my husband would like one like that?M: Im sure he would. The only problem is that theyre a little bit heavy.W: If the
45、yre that good, I think Ill go ahead and get him one.M: Well, at least he wont get a tie. Thats what I usually get.W: Remember, its the thought that counts.A.Detroit.B.Chicago. C.New York.D.Boston.解析：A.Pretty quick.B.By 8:00. C.In a little while.D.First thing in the morning.解析：A.A Rolex.B.A Bulova.C.
46、A Seiko. D.An Elgin.解析：六、Questions 18 21 are(总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.The blacks.B.The whites. C.The Chinese.D.The Japanese.解析：听力原文 18-21M: So youre visiting San Francisco?W: Yes, I just got here the day before yesterday. And you?M: Im a native.W: Oh, really? Everyone else Ive met so far has been a tourist l
47、ike us. I was beginning to think that maybe there were no natives.M: Well. San Francisco has a lot of different ethnic groups, so you might think youre seeing a lot of foreigners. But in fact, the city has a population of about 700 000 people.W: What are the different ethnic groups?M: Well, after wh
48、ites, the largest one is blacks.W: I thought it was Chinese.M: Its true that San Francisco has the largest Chinese community outside Asia. But there are many more blacks here than Chinese.W: Thats interesting. Dont most of the Chinese people live in Chinatown?M: Well, no, they live throughout the city, but China-town is definitely the center of Chinese culture here. Thats where youll find the best Chinese restaurants, bookstores, art theaters, thing
