1、公共英语三级-491 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)How much does the stereo cost now?（分数：5.00）A.$1000B.$800C.$820D.$960A.Henry doesnt like the color.B.Someone else painted the house.C.There was no ladder in the house.D.Henry painted the house himself.A.D
2、avid only does half of the work.B.David gets the promotion earlier than Carol.C.Carol works more than David.D Carol should get the promotion.A.America.B.England.C.Switzerland.D.Sweden.A.Go to the airport anyway.B.Make a new reservation at the hotel.C.Take another plane.D.Go there by train instead.Wh
3、at does the woman mean?（分数：5.00）A.She goes to the theatre occasionally.B.She doesnt like going to theatres.C.She goes to theatres very often.D.She goes to theatres only when she is off duty.A.Laziness.B.Missed the bus.C.Car trouble.D.Heavy traffic.A.Satisfied.B.Happy.C.Tired.D.Discouraged.A.Jack is
4、dependable.B.Tom always tells the truth.C.Jack is wealthy.D.Tom is sometimes more foolish than Jack.A.He is shy.B.He is quiet.C.He is talkative.D.He is helpful.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 11 to 13 a(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.To improve his skating techniques.B.To visit his sister.C.To take a vacation.D
5、.To learn to ski.A.Her sister lives there.B.She attended college there.C.She lives thirty minutes from there.D.She visited there last year.A.He has been to New Mexico many times.B.He has just graduated from college.C.He enjoys sports.D.He has relatives in Albuquerque.五、Questions 14 to 17 a(总题数：1，分数：
6、4.00)A.A desire to express oneself and display ones wealth.B.Individual taste and love for beauty.C.Love for beauty and a desire to impress other people.D.Individual taste and a desire to express oneself.A.They may be homesick and feel insecure.B.They are either cold or very sick.C.They may try to a
7、ttract other peoples attention.D.They want to protect themselves from physical injuries.A.White.B.Yellow.C.Red.D.Grey.A.Reporter and fashion designer.B.Husband and wife.C.Shop assistant and customer.D.Teacher and student.六、Questions 18 to 21 a(总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Sunny skies.B.Cloudiness, but no rain.C.
8、Light showers.D.Thunderstorms.A.79 degrees F.B.75 degrees F.C.74 degrees F.D.73 degrees F.A.Very GoodB.GoodC.FairD.PoorA.Rainy and mild.B.Rainy and cold.C.Sunny and mild.D.Cloudy and cold.七、Questions 22 to 25 a(总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.On January 15, 1929.B.On January 15, 1920.C.On June 15, 1929.D.On July 15
9、, 1920.A.Northwestern part of the U.S.B.Southeastern part of the U. S.C.Southwestern part of the U.S.D.Northeastern part of the U. S.A.The writings of Thoreau.B.The writings of Washington.C.The writings of Coretta.D.The writings of Martin Luther King.A.1968.B.1918.C.1964.D.1946.八、Section Use of Eng(
10、总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Text(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.operationB.attemptC.offeringD.work2.（分数：1.00）A.brainB.wisdomC.intellectD.education3.（分数：1.00）A.impactB.effortC.significanceD.importance4.（分数：1.00）A.includeB.includedC.includingD.inclusive5.（分数：1.00）A.answersB.solutionsC.resolutionsD.conclusions6.（分数：
11、1.00）A.theoryB.matterC.professionD.field7.（分数：1.00）A.analysisB.researchC.undertakingD.effort8.（分数：1.00）A.thatB.whoseC.thoseD.all9.（分数：1.00）A.poleB.postC.pillarD.mine10.（分数：1.00）A.andB.forC.sinceD.but11.（分数：1.00）A.partB.alongC.placeD.position12.（分数：1.00）A.rushB.demandC.surgeD.call13.（分数：1.00）A.confid
12、entialB.queerC.specialD.private14.（分数：1.00）A.compiledB.writtenC.dictatedD.made15.（分数：1.00）A.fewB.someC.bitD.many16.（分数：1.00）A.outcomesB.findingsC.effortsD.consequences17.（分数：1.00）A.difficultB.easyC.popularD.unpopular18.（分数：1.00）A.familiarB.accessibleC.unfamiliarD.inaccessible19.（分数：1.00）A.validB.rea
13、sonableC.workableD.correct20.（分数：1.00）A.muchB.highlyC.tooD.largely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 authors style of writing in the passage is _.（分数：2.00）A.instructiveB.informativeC.ironicalD.objective22.According to the author, a husband usua
14、lly wants all of the following EXCEPT _.（分数：2.00）A.being able to marry a new wife whenever he pleasesB.being bound for life with his wife by marriageC.being able to insist that his wife takes a job while he is at schoolD.having the right to demand that his wife performs a wifes duties entirely at ho
15、me when he has got a job23.According to the passage, a man wants a wife because _.（分数：2.00）A.he needs someone to help with his studiesB.he feels lonely without herC.he cannot have clean clothes to wear without a wifeD.material comforts can not be attained without a wife24.What is implied in the last
16、 paragraph?（分数：2.00）A.The wife is often in great despair.B.The wife is a little disappointed.C.The wife feels disillusioned.D.The wife feels her sacrifice unpaid for.25.What is the authors attitude toward being a wife?（分数：2.00）A.Attentive.B.Sympathetic.C.Tolerant.D.Pleasant.十三、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)
17、26.What must you do if you wish to ensure a pleasant visit to a foreign county?（分数：2.00）A.Master the language of that country.B.Speak less and watch more.C.Wait and see unless you are sure of success.D.Learn more about the culture as well as ensuring a command of the language.27.Which of the followi
18、ng is true?（分数：2.00）A.In Bulgaria, you are likely to be left thirsty if you nod when offered a drink.B.In Bulgaria, nodding ones head is a sign of agreement or acceptance.C.Your Arabic host wont refill your drinking vessel if you dont insist.D.In countries on the Arabian Peninsula you must shake you
19、r head to signify “yes“.28.What does “its just not done“ mean here? It means that no one in Thailand _.（分数：2.00）A.has ever done itB.can go away after having done itC.can do it nowadaysD.considers it proper to do so29.Where do people shake their heads in a rotating movement to signify agreement?（分数：2
20、.00）A.In some parts of the Western world.B.In Bulgaria.C.In India.D.Both A and B.30.In India the left hand is supposed to be used for _.（分数：2.00）A.passing food at tableB.washing oneselfC.shaking handsD.offering drinks to guests十四、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.The reason for the introduction of computers
21、in schools is that _.（分数：2.00）A.in future, all teaching will be done with computersB.computer programme will have better jobs in futureC.large numbers of people will have to be trained as computer programmersD.people will need to understand them to obtain information in their work32.The main aim of
22、MEP is to help curriculum development and _.（分数：2.00）A.provide personal computers for schoolsB.arrange for cheap computers to be supplied to schoolsC.show teachers how to use personal computersD.train teachers to work in classes using computers33.Computers now have been introduced _.（分数：2.00）A.in mo
23、st secondary schoolsB.in all secondary schoolsC.in most primary schools, at half- priceD.in most schools, at no expense to the taxpayer34.The additional grant of money being provided is mainly _.（分数：2.00）A.part of the agreement to supply computers cheaplyB.to develop further computer programmes for
24、schoolsC.to train 50,000 primary teachersD.to provide courses for secondary teachers35.The original MEP programme was expected to _.（分数：2.00）A.last two years and cost nine million poundsB.last four years and cost nine million poundsC.last two years and cost eleven million poundsD.last four years and
25、 cost eleven million pounds十五、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十六、Roy:(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Roy（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Fred（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Kevin（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Victor（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.Herbert（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.Write a letter of consolation. Mike, your frie
26、nd, has had an accident and is now in the hospital. Write a letter to show your concern and good wish.You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Zhang Ling“ 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.T
27、he following graph shows cancer risk factors. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points:1) The various different factors causing cancer2) The corresponding measures taken to prevent the possible cancer.（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-491 答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：9
28、0 分钟)一、Section Listening (总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)How much does the stereo cost now?（分数：5.00）A.$1000B.$800C.$820D.$960 解析：听力原文M: Jesus Christ ! I just cant believe my eyes ! I remember this type of stereo costs $ 800 a week ago.W: Well, the price has gone up by 20%, you know.精解 本题是计算题。
29、因为一周前是$800，而现在“go up(上升)”了 20%，因此是$960。A.Henry doesnt like the color.B.Someone else painted the house. C.There was no ladder in the house.D.Henry painted the house himself.解析：听力原文M: Did Henry paint the whole house himself?W: He had it painted, because he doesnt Nike climbing ladders.精解 推理题。从对话中可知 He
30、nry 叫别人帮他粉刷了房子(“he had painted“)，因为他不喜欢爬梯子。因此答案是B。A.David only does half of the work.B.David gets the promotion earlier than Carol.C.Carol works more than David.D Carol should get the promotion.解析：听力原文W: Who do you think should get the promotion, Carol or David?M: Carol is much more thorough in her
31、work than David is.W: I quite agree with you.M: Whats more, Carol always have a moral compass for himself and is honest.精解 推理题。根据对话所说“Carol 在工作中比 David 更细心认真”，可见 Carol 应该升职。所以答案是D。A.America.B.England. C.Switzerland.D.Sweden.解析：听力原文M: Where did Suzanne come from?W: She was born in Switzerland and gre
32、w up in Sweden, but now shes a citizen of England.精解 细节题。从对话可知，Suzanne 现在是 England 居民，所以她现在可以称 England 为她的家。所以答案是B。A.Go to the airport anyway.B.Make a new reservation at the hotel.C.Take another plane. D.Go there by train instead.解析：听力原文M: Its already 3: 30. Youll definitely be late for the 4:00 pla
33、ne.W: I know. Ill phone the airport and get my ticket changed.精解 推理题。女士说她会给机场打电话并换飞机票，因此结果当然是她会乘坐另一架飞机走，即答案C。What does the woman mean?（分数：5.00）A.She goes to the theatre occasionally. B.She doesnt like going to theatres.C.She goes to theatres very often.D.She goes to theatres only when she is off dut
34、y.解析：听力原文M: Do you go to the theatre regularly?W: Well, off and on.精解 考固定搭配。“off and on“是不经常、偶尔的意思。因此选项A是正确的。A.Laziness.B.Missed the bus.C.Car trouble. D.Heavy traffic.解析：听力原文W; Did you come to work on time?M: No, I came late because my car wouldnt start.精解 细节题。男士上班迟到的原因是车子发动不起来(“wouldnt start)，即是车子
35、故障问题，而不是偷懒、误了公车或堵车的原因。因此答案是C。A.Satisfied.B.Happy.C.Tired.D.Discouraged. 解析：听力原文M: Susan, how are you getting along with the translation work?W: I have written and rewritten so much that I dont know ff Ill ever get it finished.精解 语气推断题。从 Susan 所说“我写了又写，改了又改，不知道何时才能完成”，可见 Susan 因不知如何继续下去而感到沮丧(discoura
36、ged)。因此D是最合适的答案。A.Jack is dependable. B.Tom always tells the truth.C.Jack is wealthy.D.Tom is sometimes more foolish than Jack.解析：听力原文W: How do you compare Tom with Jack?M: Tom is clever and Jack is honest. But I think Jack is more trustworthy.精解 判断题。对话中提到 Tom 聪明而 Jack 诚实可信，选择项中只有A“Jack 是可靠的”符合对话，其它
37、的都不符合。因此答案是A。A.He is shy.B.He is quiet.C.He is talkative. D.He is helpful.解析：听力原文W: Peter is a quiet boy. He rarely says a thing.M: Well, let me tell you, his brother Bob is just the opposite.精解 推理题。根据对话中提到的“Peter 是个安静、不爱多说话的男孩”，而他的兄弟 Bob 则与他完全相反，因此在回答 Bob 是个怎样的人时，选项C talkative(“爱说话”)是正确的答案。三、Part B
38、(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 11 to 13 a(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.To improve his skating techniques.B.To visit his sister.C.To take a vacation. D.To learn to ski.解析：听力原文11-13M: I have been studying too much and need a change. So Ive just made plans to go away during January break.W: Really? Where are you going?
39、M: Im planning to visit New Mexico.W: My sister and I vacationed there last year and we had a great time.M: Did you get into Albuquerque?W: Sure. Whenever we were skiing.M: Is it far from the mountains?W: Not at all. Though Albuquerque is on a high flat plateau. There are even higher mountains near
40、it. Just half an hour away from the city there are snow - covered slopes.M: Well. As the mountains are just thirty minutes away, I guess I should take my ice skate and my skis.W: Definitely.M: I heard that the weather there is great.W: It is. No humidity, moderate temperatures, but you do need to be
41、 careful about high altitude.M: What should I do about that?W: Oh, just take it easy for a few days. Dont go hiking up the mountains or exercise too vigorously. Just do everything gradually.M: Im sure I will be fine. And I will let you know all about my trip when I come back.精解 细节题。对话开始时男士就说“I have
42、been studying too much and need a changeSo Ive just made plans to go away during January break”，可见他是想趁春假好好放松一下。虽然对话中提到滑冰和滑雪，但他的目的不是为了学滑冰或滑雪。因此正确答案是C。A.Her sister lives there.B.She attended college there.C.She lives thirty minutes from there.D.She visited there last year. 解析：精解 细节题。对话中女士提到她和姐姐去年在那度过假
43、。因此正确答案是 D。A.He has been to New Mexico many times.B.He has just graduated from college.C.He enjoys sports. D.He has relatives in Albuquerque.解析：精解 推理题。从对话中可以看出男士对滑雪和滑冰感兴趣，因此可以说他是比较爱好运动的。而其它选择则没有依据，因此正确答案是C。五、Questions 14 to 17 a(总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.A desire to express oneself and display ones wealth.B.I
44、ndividual taste and love for beauty.C.Love for beauty and a desire to impress other people.D.Individual taste and a desire to express oneself. 解析：听力原文14-17M: So you really believe that clothes carry a kind of message for other people and that what we put on is in some way a reflection of what we fee
45、l?W: Oh yes, very much so. Now people are beginning to take seriously the idea of a kind of psychology of clothing, to believe that there is not just individual taste in our clothes but also a thinking behind what we wear which is trying to express something we may not even be aware of ourselves.M:
46、But surely this has always been the case. We all dress up when we want to impress someone, such as for a job interview with a prospective employer, we tend to make an effort and put on something smart.W: True, but thats a conscious act. What I am talking about is more of a subconscious thing. Take t
47、he student who is away from home at college or university for example: if he tends to wrap himself up more than the others, this is because he is probably feeling homesick. Similarly, a general feeling of insecure can sometimes take the form of over - dressing in warmer clothes than are necessary.M:
48、 Can you give any other examples?W: Yes. I think people who are sociable and out - going tend to dress in an extrovert way, preferring brighter or more dazzling colors - yellows, bright reds, and so on. In the same way, what might be seen as parallel with the animal kingdom, aggressive clothes might indicate an aggressive personality or attitude to life. Think about the threat displays used by animals when they want to warn off opponents.M: Do yo
