1、公共英语三级-453 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)What does the woman suggest the man do?（分数：5.00）A.Quit while he is ahead.B.Play harder next time.C.Reconsider his decision.D.Continue looking for what he lost.A.Weekend plan.B.Changes in the city.C.Going
2、 camping in the summer.D.Life in the summer.A.The clerk doesnt like to be bothered.B.The machine was just repaired.C.She can teach the man to work the machine.D.The man shouldnt make any more copies.A.He will go to the airport to meet the woman.B.He will reserve a hotel room for the woman.C.He will
3、rent a car to take her around the place.D.He will help her find her way around.A.Lindas birthday.B.A video tape.C.Peters present for Linda.D.Lindas birthday party.What does the man mean?（分数：5.00）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
4、 notes in class.A.Their best friend.B.Their favourite colour.C.The clothes the woman is wearing.D.A present the man has bought.A.Receptionist and customer.B.Waitress and customer.C.Salesperson and customer.D.Nurse and patient.A.8.B.12.C.36.D.24.A.1120, East 42nd Street.B.1120, East 32nd Street.C.122
5、0, East 32nd Street.D.1220, East 42nd Street.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Because many people dont know how to behave in social situations.B.Because one may have been born that way.C.Because most persons are shy.D.Because its good to be shy.A.By prediction.B.By record
6、ing.C.Through observation.D.Through interviewing.A.To observe people attitude towards strangers.B.To see how people get along with their friends.C.To change peoples behaviour in social life.D.To find out how shy people are.五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Italian lifestyle.B.Holiday plans.C.Liv
7、ing in Italy.D.Living in foreign countries.A.By bus.B.By coach.C.By taxi.D.By car.A.Drawing pictures.B.Attending an art school.C.Visiting art galleries.D.Lying on the beach.A.Have a relaxing time.B.Visit as many places as possible.C.Take a summer course.D.Do more study.六、Questions 1821 are (总题数：1，分数
8、：4.00)A.Because somethings gone wrong with her children.B.Because somethings gone wrong with herself.C.Because she wanted to tell her parents that everything is fine with her family.D.Because she wanted to know that if everything is fine with her parents.A.Marys boss.B.Marys brother.C.Marys husband.
9、D.Marys oldest son.A.Two girls and one boy.B.Two boys and one girl.C.One girl and one boy.D.Three boys and one girl.A.Marys parents visit Mary regularly.B.Marys children have all worked.C.Marys children are all studying in school.D.Mary doesnt visit her parents often enough.七、Questions 2225 are (总题数
10、：1，分数：4.00)A.Wednesday.B.Thursday.C.Friday.D.Saturday.A.America.B.Canada.C.Italy.D.Britain.A.To open a shoe shop.B.To tour Britain.C.To get a job abroad.D.To become a naval engineer.A.Paul doesnt want to go with Barbara.B.Paul doesnt like potato salad.C.Paul doesnt like parties.D.Paul doesnt like co
11、oking at home.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.guiltB.happinessC.sadnessD.eagerness2.（分数：1.00）A.despiteB.in spiteC.thoughD.however3.（分数：1.00）A.brunchB.breakfastC.lunchD.supper4.（分数：1.00）A.howeverB.thereforeC.whereasD.but5.（分数：1.00）A.saidB.believedC.reportedD.tol
12、d6.（分数：1.00）A.withB.atC.byD.from7.（分数：1.00）A.startB.endC.morningD.begin8.（分数：1.00）A.performanceB.healthC.heartD.brain9.（分数：1.00）A.indicateB.reportC.announceD.declare10.（分数：1.00）A.withoutB.withC.fromD.out of11.（分数：1.00）A.ScienceB.ScientistC.ScientificD.Scientists12.（分数：1.00）A.betterB.goodC.wellD.wors
13、e13.（分数：1.00）A.wrongB.rightC.correctD.incorrect14.（分数：1.00）A.peopleB.menC.humansD.adults15.（分数：1.00）A.afterB.beforeC.whenD.as16.（分数：1.00）A.someB.anyC.noD.all17.（分数：1.00）A.fromB.according toC.throughD.out of18.（分数：1.00）A.notB.neitherC.eitherD.nor19.（分数：1.00）A.aboutB.intoC.upD.from20.（分数：1.00）A.availa
14、bleB.usedC.gotD.estimated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：10.00)21.The passage is mainly a_.（分数：2.00）A.description of the symptoms of depressionB.brief introduction of depressionC.summary of tile causes of depressionD.list of treatment of depression22.Acc
15、ording to the author, depression _.（分数：2.00）A.affects the poor and less educated people more than the rich and successful onesB.seldom attacks executivesC.is not limited to any particular class of peopleD.is caused by ones ambition23.Studies show depression_.（分数：2.00）A.is more common today than in t
16、he past decadesB.was more common in the old generationsC.increased ten times in the days of our parents and grandparentsD.afflicts only young people24.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?（分数：2.00）A.Very high expectations for the individual make him more prone to depression.B.A depressed pe
17、rson feels sad and dejected.C.People need not attempt to hide their depression because its not a shameful thing.D.Depression is hereditary.25.Depression can be easily cured_.（分数：2.00）A.if the patient is youngB.at the early stage of the diseaseC.when plants are in badD.if the patient goes to see a ps
18、ychologist十三、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.Among people who suffer from colour blindness _.（分数：2.00）A.some may see everything in shades of greenB.few can tell tile difference between blue and greenC.few may think that red, orange and yellow are all shades of greenD.very few may think that everything in t
19、he world is in green27.When millions of rods in our eyes are at work in darkness we call see（分数：2.00）A.colours onlyB.shapes and coloursC.shapes onlyD.darkness only28.Which of the following is not true about insects?（分数：2.00）A.Insects can see more colours than human beings.B.Insects can see ultraviol
20、et rays which are invisible to man.C.All insects have their favorite colours.D.The world is more colorful to insects than to human beings.29.According to the passage, dogs and cats,（分数：2.00）A.as well as human beings can not see some coloursB.have fewer cones than human beingsC.have less rods than hu
21、man beingsD.can see colours as well as human beings30.According to the passage, bats and adult owls cannot see colours,（分数：2.00）A.because they hunt at nightB.because they cannot see lightC.because they have no cones and rodsD.because they have no cones十四、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.What does the commen
22、t “This is logical“ (Line 5) mean?（分数：2.00）A.There is no clear way to determine the extent of our ancestors knowledge of-plants.B.It is not surprising that early humans had a detailed knowledge of plants.C.it is reasonable to assume that our ancestors behaved very much like people in pre-industrial
23、societies.D.Human knowledge of plants is well organized and very detailed.32.Which of the following assumptions about early humans is expressed in the passage?（分数：2.00）A.They probably had extensive knowledge of plantsB.They thought there was no need to cultivate crops.C.They did not enjoy the study
24、of botany.D.They placed great importance on the ownership of property.33.In Line 15, what is the authors purpose in mentioning a rose, an apple, or an orchid?（分数：2.00）A.To make the passage more poetic.B.To cite examples of plants that are attractive.C.To give botanical examples that all readers will
25、 recognize.D.To illustrate the diversity of botanical life.34.According to the passage, why has general knowledge of botany begun to fade?（分数：2.00）A.People no longer value plants as a useful resource.B.Botany is not recognized as a special branch of science.C.Research is unable to keep up with incre
26、asing numbers of plants.D.Direct contact with a variety of plants has decreased.35.According to the passage, what was the first great step toward the practice of agriculture?（分数：2.00）A.The invention of agricultural implements and machinery .B.The development of a system of names for plants.C.The dis
27、covery of grasses that could be harvested and replanted.D.The changing diets of early humans.十五、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十六、Statements(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.A- OK in Naples（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.A - OK in the U.S.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.A - OK in France and Belgium（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.A- OK in Greece and Turkey（分数：1.00
28、）填空项 1:_40.gesture（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)41.You are to write a composition of about 150 words about Family Life in China. In the composition you should write about:1) difference between family life in China and family life abroad;2) pride of Chinese
29、 families on their hospitalities;3) unification of Chinese families.（分数：15.00）_十九、Part B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)42.Write a composition of about 120 words referring to the following outline:On Developing Speaking AbilityOutline:(1) Present state;(2) The importance of developing speaking ability;(3) My opinio
30、n.（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-453 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)What does the woman suggest the man do?（分数：5.00）A.Quit while he is ahead.B.Play harder next time.C.Reconsider his decision. D.Continue looking for what he lost.解析：听力原文M: I think Im going to s
31、top playing volleyball, I lost again today. W: Just because you lost? Is there any other reason to quit?A.Weekend plan.B.Changes in the city.C.Going camping in the summer. D.Life in the summer.解析：听力原文M: I enjoy camping out in the summer. A great change from city life, I think.W: Yes, you said it. I
32、went with my friends last sunday.A.The clerk doesnt like to be bothered.B.The machine was just repaired.C.She can teach the man to work the machine. D.The man shouldnt make any more copies.解析：听力原文M: Im still waiting for the clerk to come back and make some copies of this paper for me.W: Why bother h
33、im? Ill show you how easy it is to operate the machine.A.He will go to the airport to meet the woman.B.He will reserve a hotel room for the woman.C.He will rent a car to take her around the place.D.He will help her find her way around. 解析：听力原文W: Its exciting just to think about it. It will be my fir
34、st trip to Italy, but I may have trouble finding my way around when Im there.M: Dont worry about that. Just give me a call when you arrive. Ill show you the way around.A.Lindas birthday.B.A video tape.C.Peters present for Linda. D.Lindas birthday party.解析：听力原文W: Its Lindas birthday. Shes 20 years ol
35、d today. Are you going to her birthday party, Peter?M: Sure, why not? Here is a present for her.W: Is it a book?M: No.W: Can I open it?M: Yes, go ahead.W: Wow, a video tape. How nice !What does the man mean?（分数：5.00）A.He lent his notes to a classmate. B.He forgot to borrow the notes.C.He doesnt have
36、 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.Their best friend.B.Their favourite colour.C.The clothes the woman is wearing. D.A present the man has bought.解析：听力原文M: Thats a nice dress youre wearing.W: Thank you. My mot
37、her gave it to me as a birthday present. She knows reds my favourite colour.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 me when the store closes today?W: We close at 7
38、:30.M: I see. And when do you open?W: Nine oclock on the weekend.M: Fine. Thank you very much.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 in season. Give me two dozens of each.M: I hope that theyre as g
39、ood as they look.A.1120, East 42nd Street.B.1120, 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 1113 are (总题数：
40、1，分数：3.00)A.Because many people dont know how to behave in social situations.B.Because one may have been born that way. C.Because most persons are shy.D.Because its good to be shy.解析：听力原文11-13Are you afraid to raise your hand in class even when you know the answer? If you are, most people would say
41、that you are shy. If you feel shy, you are not alone. Nine out of ten people are at least a little shy. But however shy you are, scientific evidence seems to show that it isnt your fault. You may have been born that way. How do psychologists measure shyness? One way is by observation. They keep de t
42、ailed records of peoples actions, like how often these people speak to others or how long it takes someone to say hello to a stranger. Another way to measure shyness is to ask people questions. The test only takes about 10 minutes, it asks questions like: “Do you like going a lot?“ and “Do you have
43、many friends?“ People must answer either yes or no. These question can predict how people actually behave in social situations. Suppose the test tells you that someone is shy, chances are good that person will act shy. When scientists measure shyness, they are really comparing degrees of shyness. In
44、 other words, when researchers say people are shy, they really mean they are more shy than others.A.By prediction.B.By recording.C.Through observation. D.Through interviewing.解析：A.To observe people attitude towards strangers.B.To see how people get along with their friends.C.To change peoples behavi
45、our in social life.D.To find out how shy people are. 解析：五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Italian lifestyle.B.Holiday plans.C.Living in Italy.D.Living in foreign countries. 解析：听力原文14-17M: Hello, Sue ! Im leaving tomorrow on vacation.W: How nice! Where are you going?M: Italy.W: Tell me more.M: We
46、ll, Im leaving at 8 tomorrow morning.W: Are you driving to the airport, or are you taking a coach?M: Driving. Thats about an hour. Er, Im arriving at the airport at 9 oclock and taking off at 10 oclock.W: What are you going to do in Italy? Lie on the beach and get nicely sun-tanned?M: I enjoy sunbat
47、hing on the beach. But this holiday is going to be a bit different. Its more of a cultural holiday. I hope to visit some museums, art galleries, taste a bit of the food and the drink, and experience the lifestyle of Italy.W: Sounds pretty interesting.M: Yeah, Ive got a whole list of museums and art
48、galleries. And in fact, Im hiring a car in Milan so I can drive around a bit.W: Thats a good idea. Hiring a car makes it easier to see the city. Well, actually Im going to have a holiday which is rather different from yours.M: Where are you going then?W: Havent decided yet. I may go to the beach and stay in a small hotel where I can watch the sea. I just want to take it easy, you know.M: I understand. Youve worked too hard this semester. A bit of rest will do you good.W: Thats true. O
