1、公共英语三级分类模拟题 68及答案解析(总分：75.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Text 1(总题数：1，分数：10.00)An embarrassing experienceIt was the small hours of the morning when we reached London Airport. I had cabled London from Amsterdam, and there was a hired car to meet, but there w
2、as one more unfortunate happening before I reached my flat. In all my travels I have never, but for that once, been required by the British customs to open a single bag or to do more than state that I carried no goods liable to duty. It was, of course, my fault; the extreme tiredness and nervous ten
3、sion of the journey had destroyed my diplomacy. I was, for whichever reason, so tired that I could hardly stand, and to the question, “have you read this?“ I replied with extreme foolishness,“Yes, hundreds of times. “ “And you have nothing to declare?“ “Nothing. “ “How long have you been out of this
4、 country?“ “About three months. “ “And during that time you have acquired nothing?“ “Nothing but what is on the list I have given you. “ He seemed momentarily at a loss, but then he attacked. The attack, when it came, was utterly unexpected. “Where did you get that watch?“ I could have kicked myself
5、. Two days before, when playing water games with a friend in the bath, I had forgotten to take off my ROLEX OYSTER, and it had, not unnaturally, stopped. I had gone into the market and bought, for twelve shillings and six pence, an ugly time piece that made a strange noise. It had stopped twice, wit
6、hout any reason, during the journey. I explained, but I had already lost face. I produced my own watch from a pocket, and added that I should be grateful if he would confiscate the replacement. “It is not a question of confiscation,“ he said, “there is a fine for failing to declare dutiable goods. A
7、nd now may I please examine that Rolex?“ It took another quarter of an hour to persuade him that the Rolex was not contraband; then he began to search my luggage.（分数：10.00）(1).When did the writer arrive at London airport?（分数：2.00）A.In the early morning.B.Late at night.C.At noon.D.Late in the morning
8、.(2).What can we conclude from the questions asked by the customs officer?（分数：2.00）A.He was just doing his duty by asking the passenger some usual questions.B.He must have noticed the writer“s ugly watch.C.He wanted to embarrass the writer.D.He must have noticed the writer“s tiredness.(3).What did t
9、he writer think of the watch he bought in the market?（分数：2.00）A.He was fond of the watch because it was a Rolex.B.He found the watch useful though it was very cheap.C.He didn“t like the watch at all.D.He was indifferent to the watch.(4).What must have happened to the writer in the end?（分数：2.00）A.He
10、must have spent a long time at the customs and must have been let go without any punishmentB.He must have been given a fine as a punishment,C.His Rolex must have been confiscated.D.His cheap watch must have been confiscated.(5).What do you think is the tone of the story?（分数：2.00）A.Humorous.B.Sarcast
11、ic.C.Solemn.D.Matter-of-fact.四、Text 2(总题数：1，分数：10.00)A scientist who does research in economic psychology and who wants to predict way in which consumers will spend their money must study consumer behaviors. He must obtain data both on the resources of consumers and on the motives, that tend to enco
12、urage or discourage money spending. If an economist were asked which one of the three groups borrow most people with rising incomes, stable incomes, or declining incomes he would probably answer: those with declining incomes. Actually, in the years 1947 to 1950, the answer was: people with rising in
13、comes. People with declining incomes were next and people with stable incomes borrowed the least. This shows us that traditional assumption is that if people who have money expect prices to go up, they will hasten to buy. If they expect prices to go down, they will postpone buying. But research surv
14、eys have shown that this is not always true. The expectations of income increases may not stimulate buying. One typical attitude was expressed by the wife of a mechanic in an interview at a time of rising prices. “In a few months,“ she said, “we“ll have to pay more for meat and milk, we“ll have less
15、 to spend on other things.“ Furthermore, the rise in prices that has already taken place may be resented and buyer“s resistance may be evoked. This is shown by the following typical comment: “I just don“t pay these prices, they are too high.“ Traditional assumptions should be investigated carefully,
16、 and factors of time and place should be considered. The investigations mentioned above were carried out in America. Investigations conducted at the same time in Great Britain, however, yielded results that were more in agreement with traditional assumptions about saying and spending patterns. The c
17、ondition most conductive to spending appears to be price stability. If prices here been stable and people have become accustomed, to consider them “right“ and expect them to remain stable, they are likely to buy. Thus, it appears that the common business policy of maintaining stable prices with occa
18、sional sales or discounts is based on a correct understanding of consumer psychology.（分数：10.00）(1).The example of the mechanic“s wife is intend to show that in times of rising prices, _.（分数：2.00）A.people with declining income tend to buy lessB.people with stable income tend to borrow lessC.people wi
19、th increasing income tend to buy moreD.people with money also tend to buy less(2).Finding in investigations in Britain indicate _.（分数：2.00）A.certain factors should be taken into accountB.people in Britain behave in the same way as those in AmericaC.price stability results from a correct understandin
20、g of consumer psychologyD.occasional discounts and sales are necessary(3).According to the passage people tend to buy more when _.（分数：2.00）A.prices are expected to go upB.prices are expected to go downC.prices don“t changeD.business policy remains unchanged(4).The best title of the passage is _.（分数：
21、2.00）A.Consumer“s Purchasing PowerB.Relationship between Income and Purchasing PowerC.Traditional AssumptionsD.Studies in Consumer Behavior(5).According to the passage, what does the author think of the traditional assumptions about consumer behavior?（分数：2.00）A.The assumptions are not always true.B.
22、They are in reliable.C.They are in consistent with the findings in investigation.D.The assumptions are not at all wrong.五、Part B(总题数：1，分数：25.00)Louisa: To me, work is first and my child is second. I work more for myself than for my child because it“s the only way to be economically independent. Othe
23、rwise I may some day lose everything, even my child. I can give everything for the sake of my daughter but never at the cost of my career. Only after I achieve value through work can it be possible for me to raise my baby. I resumed working after a short maternity (产妇的) leave. Now my daughter goes t
24、o kindergarten while I am at work. I think that is her first step into society. Marina: Nowadays, economic independence is particularly important to women. The only way to realize self-value is through work. I believe women should first live as a social entity (实体), then as a mother. And there are f
25、acts to show that women are not inferior to men in the working world. Child is just another part of my life, it would be impossible to make her my whole life. I think I will also get a nanny (保姆) to lend me a hand. Ross: When women make their career as their final pursuit, I think they lose their na
26、tural maternal instincts. I hope my wife will put most of her energy and time on child care and family. Because she gives birth to the child, she can do a much better job than the father in understanding the child. The mother should be the main educator while father works as her assistant. Anita: Wo
27、men are naturally fit for human reproduction while men are meant for material production. Married women must assume the role of full-time mothers if their financial situation permits it, and a woman“s value is only realized after she has successfully raised her child. Chandler: Although we may say w
28、omen“s talents lie in being mothers, we should admit that women do not sacrifice their families for work and they are not expected to give up a chance for a career because of their family. Both parents need to balance the responsibilities of family and work. After all women are equal members of soci
29、ety and have value in all social fields. Now match each of the items (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement.Note: There are two extra statements. Statements AMy work is the focus of my life. BFamily and work are both important for women. CMen and women should bear the same responsibility in family
30、and work. DI would give up the whole world for my work. EWomen need work to prove their own value. FWomen are born to be mothers. GWomen understand the child better than men.（分数：25.00）(1).Louisa（分数：5.00）(2).Marina（分数：5.00）(3).Ross（分数：5.00）(4).Anita（分数：5.00）(5).Chandler（分数：5.00）六、Section Writing(总题数：
31、0，分数：0.00)七、Part A(总题数：1，分数：15.00)1.Read the job advertisement below from a newspaper and suppose you want to apply for the job. Write a letter of application, giving all the necessary personal information. Teacher of Chinese Wanted temporary, part-time Part-time (6 hr/w) teacher of intermediate lev
32、el Chinese needed for a class of 15 students experience in teaching kids is essential weekend work involved salary $90 per week Please apply in writing to: Mr. J. Malloy, 39 Eastern Street, Boston, MA 10084 You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter
33、. Use “Wang Lin“ instead. （分数：15.00）_八、Part B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)2.Write an article of about 120 words on “The importance of Examination“. Make references to the following points: 1) Exam is a means to check the teaching and studying. 2) It is a standard set up by the education administration department
34、 for fair competition. 3) My attitude toward exam. （分数：15.00）_公共英语三级分类模拟题 68答案解析(总分：75.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Text 1(总题数：1，分数：10.00)An embarrassing experienceIt was the small hours of the morning when we reached London Airport. I had cabled London f
35、rom Amsterdam, and there was a hired car to meet, but there was one more unfortunate happening before I reached my flat. In all my travels I have never, but for that once, been required by the British customs to open a single bag or to do more than state that I carried no goods liable to duty. It wa
36、s, of course, my fault; the extreme tiredness and nervous tension of the journey had destroyed my diplomacy. I was, for whichever reason, so tired that I could hardly stand, and to the question, “have you read this?“ I replied with extreme foolishness,“Yes, hundreds of times. “ “And you have nothing
37、 to declare?“ “Nothing. “ “How long have you been out of this country?“ “About three months. “ “And during that time you have acquired nothing?“ “Nothing but what is on the list I have given you. “ He seemed momentarily at a loss, but then he attacked. The attack, when it came, was utterly unexpecte
38、d. “Where did you get that watch?“ I could have kicked myself. Two days before, when playing water games with a friend in the bath, I had forgotten to take off my ROLEX OYSTER, and it had, not unnaturally, stopped. I had gone into the market and bought, for twelve shillings and six pence, an ugly ti
39、me piece that made a strange noise. It had stopped twice, without any reason, during the journey. I explained, but I had already lost face. I produced my own watch from a pocket, and added that I should be grateful if he would confiscate the replacement. “It is not a question of confiscation,“ he sa
40、id, “there is a fine for failing to declare dutiable goods. And now may I please examine that Rolex?“ It took another quarter of an hour to persuade him that the Rolex was not contraband; then he began to search my luggage.（分数：10.00）(1).When did the writer arrive at London airport?（分数：2.00）A.In the
41、early morning. B.Late at night.C.At noon.D.Late in the morning.解析：细节题。文章第一句话说“It was the small hours of the morning when we reached London Airport.”，这里的“small hours”意思是“凌晨”，可知作者是在凌晨到达伦敦机场的。故选 A。(2).What can we conclude from the questions asked by the customs officer?（分数：2.00）A.He was just doing his
42、duty by asking the passenger some usual questions.B.He must have noticed the writer“s ugly watch. C.He wanted to embarrass the writer.D.He must have noticed the writer“s tiredness.解析：推理题。文中海关官员问作者的表是从哪里来的，而且是非常突然地发问，可推测他之前已经注意到那块表了。故选 B。(3).What did the writer think of the watch he bought in the mar
43、ket?（分数：2.00）A.He was fond of the watch because it was a Rolex.B.He found the watch useful though it was very cheap.C.He didn“t like the watch at all. D.He was indifferent to the watch.解析：推理题。从作者描述这块手表时所用的语言，如“ugly”“made a strange noise”可以看出作者并不喜欢这块表。(4).What must have happened to the writer in the
44、end?（分数：2.00）A.He must have spent a long time at the customs and must have been let go without any punishmentB.He must have been given a fine as a punishment, C.His Rolex must have been confiscated.D.His cheap watch must have been confiscated.解析：推理题。从海关官员说“这不是没收的问题”，“不申报关税商品要罚款”可见作者最后被罚款了。fine有“罚款”的
45、意思。(5).What do you think is the tone of the story?（分数：2.00）A.Humorous. B.Sarcastic.C.Solemn.D.Matter-of-fact.解析：推理题。作者在文中用了很多对话，说明语气是轻松的，且从作者叙述的方式可以看出写作手法很幽默。故选 A。四、Text 2(总题数：1，分数：10.00)A scientist who does research in economic psychology and who wants to predict way in which consumers will spend t
46、heir money must study consumer behaviors. He must obtain data both on the resources of consumers and on the motives, that tend to encourage or discourage money spending. If an economist were asked which one of the three groups borrow most people with rising incomes, stable incomes, or declining inco
47、mes he would probably answer: those with declining incomes. Actually, in the years 1947 to 1950, the answer was: people with rising incomes. People with declining incomes were next and people with stable incomes borrowed the least. This shows us that traditional assumption is that if people who have
48、 money expect prices to go up, they will hasten to buy. If they expect prices to go down, they will postpone buying. But research surveys have shown that this is not always true. The expectations of income increases may not stimulate buying. One typical attitude was expressed by the wife of a mechan
49、ic in an interview at a time of rising prices. “In a few months,“ she said, “we“ll have to pay more for meat and milk, we“ll have less to spend on other things.“ Furthermore, the rise in prices that has already taken place may be resented and buyer“s resistance may be evoked. This is shown by the following typical comment: “I just don“t pay these prices, they are too high.“ Tra
