1、公共英语三级真题 2014 年 3 月及答案解析(总分：43.99，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Listening (总题数：10，分数：10.00)1.What does the man want to do? （分数：1.00）A.Attend a private party.B.Celebrate his birthday.C.Cancel his reservation.D.Reserve a dinner table.2.Whom are the speakers expecting to come soon? （分数：1.00）A.A postman.B.A sale
2、sman.C.A repairman.D.A policeman.3.How does the woman feel at the mans words? （分数：1.00）A.She is excited.B.She is worried.C.She is satisfied.D.She is surprised.4.What will the woman do? （分数：1.00）A.Go to bed for a rest.B.Take some medicine.C.Stay in with the man.D.Eat out with the man.5.What do the sp
3、eakers think of products manufactured nowadays? （分数：1.00）A.They are too expensive.B.They are difficult to use.C.They are of poor quality.D.They are out of fashion.6.What do we learn about the man from the dialogue? （分数：1.00）A.He doesnt need a car.B.Hes just got a good deal.C.Hes just bought a new ca
4、r.D.He doesnt have enough money.7. What does the man think of Frank? （分数：1.00）A.He is dependable.B.He is weak-minded.C.He is a tough person.D.He is a flexible person.8.What is the woman doing according to the dialogue? （分数：1.00）A.Arranging a seaside trip for old people.B.Expressing her thanks to the
5、 trip organizer.C.Complaining about yesterdays seaside trip.D.Asking the trip organizer to improve his work.9.What do we learn about the man last night? （分数：1.00）A.He couldnt get out of his room.B.He left his key with his roommate.C.He couldnt find the key to his room.D.He helped his neighbor break
6、the lock.10.What does the woman suggest the man do? （分数：1.00）A.Clean his glasses after painting.B.Take off his glasses before painting.C.Press the plastic wrap on the ceiling.D.Cover his glasses with the plastic wrap.二、Part B(总题数：4，分数：4.00)(1). Where did the man get the money for his company? （分数：0.
7、33）A.From a bank.B.From his father.C.From his friends.D.From his employees.(2).What mistake does the man say his company made? （分数：0.33）A.It charged no licensing fee.B.It neglected product design.C.It ignored negotiating skills.D.It did all the manufacturing itself.(3).What does the man think of lar
8、ge companies? （分数：0.33）A.They are tough to work with.B.They welcome creative ideas.C.They recycle lots of garbage.D.They are good at manufacturing.(1).What was the mans major as an undergraduate? （分数：0.25）A.English.B.Physics.C.Fashion design.D.International trade.(2).What does the man think of his j
9、ob in Magna Design? （分数：0.25）A.InterestingB.ImpressiveC.DemandingD.Competitive(3).What does the man expect from a new job? （分数：0.25）A.A quicker promotion.B.Greater success.C.More responsibilities.D.More challenges.(4).What job is the man applying for? （分数：0.25）A.Art designer.B.Assistant manager.C.Ge
10、rman translator.D.Marketing director.(1).What did Edward want the man to do? （分数：0.25）A.To lend him his class notes.B.To help him go over the last class.C.To ask leave for him next Monday.D.To copy the class handouts for him.(2).Why is the man so upset? （分数：0.25）A.He has trouble with his chemistry.B
11、.He has trouble with his classmates.C.He had to miss his chemistry class.D.He had to reject his friends request.(3).Why was Edward absent from his chemistry class? （分数：0.25）A.He went to a concert.B.He went to see a friend.C.He went to see a doctor.D.He went to a funny show.(4).What do we learn about
12、 the man? （分数：0.25）A.Hes a man of humor.B.Hes a man of ambition.C.Hes a man of principle.D.Hes a man of sympathy.(1).What does Smith say about coffee? （分数：0.25）A.It should be sold in cans.B.It should be drunk slowly.C.It should be long stored for better taste.D.It should be enjoyed together with win
13、e.(2).What is the price of a coffee vacation per person in Italy? （分数：0.25）A.$100.B.$1,800.C.$1,895.D.$1,988.(3).How many days does the tour in Peru last?（分数：0.25）A.2B.7C.9D.12(4).What can vacationers do in Hawaii? （分数：0.25）A.Go on a coffee-farm driving tour.B.Visit female-owned coffee farms.C.See s
14、everal different coffee houses.D.Explore the living history of coffee.三、Section Use of Eng(总题数：1，分数：20.00)In the United States today, families basically have two contrasting attitudes toward television. Many families (26) the television to be on at any time of the day or night. Very often, (27) of t
15、hese families watch television (28) or dont interact with other family members (29) they are watching. The TV is used to make (30) kind of background noise in the house, (31) as a kind of electronic babysitter. Parents often turn it on to (32) “bored“ children. In contrast, other families (33) contr
16、ol when the television will be watched and what programs can be watched. (34) these families watch programs together and discuss them together. In these homes, the TV is rarely on (35) nobody is watching it. Parents dont use it as an electronic babysitter; (36) , they insist that children read or pl
17、ay (37) rather than sit in front of a screen. (38) the contrasting attitudes toward television (39) , families in America are choosing television (40) other passive activities, such as watching movies, playing video games, and surfing the Web (41) regularity that has never happened before. These act
18、ivities are (42) in their inactivity. Family membersyoung and oldwatch rather than (43) . These passive forms of entertainment (44) , rather than encourage, family (45) and community involvement.（分数：20.00）A.allowB.enableC.causeD.requireA.parentsB.membersC.seniorsD.childrenA.singlyB.looselyC.flexibly
19、D.directlyA.whichB.whileC.whereasD.whereverA.littleB.suchC.someD.thisA.orB.andC.thusD.soA.enlightenB.entertainC.moveD.manageA.effectivelyB.strictlyC.unwillinglyD.widelyA.NeverB.HardlyC.SeldomD.OftenA.ifB.even ifC.soD.so thatA.howeverB.insteadC.moreoverD.thereforeA.separatelyB.quietlyC.creativelyD.ac
20、tivelyA.Because ofB.In place ofC.In spite ofD.Speaking ofA.viewingB.educatingC.broadcastingD.programmingA.amongB.despiteC.andD.asA.withB.byC.forD.overA.usualB.commonC.sameD.similarA.sleepB.sitC.eatD.doA.weakenB.endC.avoidD.worryA.buildingB.interactionC.planningD.reunion四、Section Reading Co(总题数：3，分数：
21、3.00)Text 1 Nisaburo and Hiroko Ohata are unlike most Japanese couples their age. Sure, Hiroko, 58, is worried about her husbands high blood pressure, while Nisaburo, 60, promises his wife that if she loses 18 pounds theyll take a trip abroad. What makes the Ohatas different is how they met, through
22、 a matchmaking organization for single seniors. “On the second date, he asked if I wanted to meet his family,“ says Hiroko. “I took that as a proposal.“ A little rushed, perhaps, but 17 years after his wifes death, Nisaburo knew hed found a new wife. The couple just celebrated four years of marital
23、happiness last month. In the past, people like Nisaburo and Hiroko might have chosen to live out their lives alone. But as Japans society ages, attitudes about love and remarriage late in life are changing. In 2006, according to government data, three times more men and nearly five times more women
24、in their 60s and 70s married for at least the second time, compared with 20 years before. Granted, change is slow. For this silver-haired population, the concept of “dating“ is still masked by the term ocha nomi tomodachi (friends having tea together). And older people often need help meeting prospe
25、ctive mates. Thats where specialized matchmaking services such as Ai Senior“Love Senior“come in. When Shunichi Ikeda started the online service three years ago, he was surprised by how many visits he was getting from people in their 60s. Ikeda says that his clients have an “American perspective“ abo
26、ut the dating scene. And their children are often very supportive, sometimes being the ones to register parents. “More older people are realizing that life is supposed to be enjoyablenot lonely,“ says Ikeda. About 17% of the matchmaking clients in Japan are over 50 years old, according to Ai Senior,
27、 and seniors market share has more than doubled over the past three years. “For older, single men, even doing laundry or cooking is difficult,“ says Ikeda. “They want to live with a woman. Likewise, it can be boring for women living alone. They want to provide for someone.“ （分数：1.00）(1).According to
28、 the writer, the Ohatas are different from most senior Japanese couples in that _. （分数：0.20）A.they remarried with the help of an agencyB.they decided to marry on the second dateC.the husband suffers from a health problemD.the wife is concerned about losing weight(2).As is implied in the text, Nisabu
29、ros proposal on the second date might be considered _. （分数：0.20）A.typical of single seniorsB.irresponsible to his familyC.a surprise to the womanD.a decision made in haste(3).In Japan, the change in attitudes about remarriage results from an increase in _. （分数：0.20）A.its populationB.single womenC.se
30、nior peopleD.the divorced(4).According to Ai Senior, the matchmaking clients in Japan _. （分数：0.20）A.admire the American lifestyleB.are mostly under 50 years of ageC.share a vague term for “dating“D.doubled over the past three years(5).According to Ikeda, more single seniors remarry in order to _. （分
31、数：0.20）A.live a longer lifeB.solve financial problemsC.make their life enjoyableD.support their children togetherText 2 When you become a parent, much of your focus shifts from your own future to your kids future. But one of the most effective ways to help your children learn to dream big is to ensu
32、re that your own dreams dont get pushed aside by everyday demands. Our everyday experiences provide learning opportunities. When you tap into them, you create a lifelong learning habit that will always keep you growing. Even your most disappointing experiences can be turned into breakthroughs. Every
33、 dream begins in the imagination. Take a few minutes to sit down with a notebook and think about where you would like to be in 20 years. Write down details about all aspects of your ideal life. Feel free to imagine. Dont worry about whether you know how to get there nowyou have 20 years to figure th
34、at out. You can also start by picking a year in the future and making a collection of things youd like in your life by then. Check in on it from time to time to see where youve made progress. Were often encouraged to work on our weaknesses, but working on your strengths is easier and creates better
35、results. For help of identifying them, ask some friends, or colleagues to write down what they most appreciate about you. Theyll enjoy doing this, and youll feel great when you read the responses. Once you know your strengths, you can put them to work to help you achieve your dreams. Confidence is t
36、he foundation for all your other abilities. “Progress, not perfection“ is a great saying to keep your confidence high. Every night, write down five achievements that happened that day. Big or small, it doesnt matter. If proper, add ideas for further progress and actions you can take to get started.
37、Find ways to add what you love to do to your life now. This will give you more energy and keep you connected with your bigger dreams. Making a list of old hobbies is a great way to restore your old passions. Things youre enthusiastic about come with their own store of energy. Connecting with them ca
38、n give you a push when you most need it. （分数：1.00）(1).In order to help your children to dream big you must _. （分数：0.20）A.fulfill everyday tasksB.build your own careerC.keep your own dreamsD.make them look ahead(2).The writer suggests that, to begin your big dream, you should _.（分数：0.20）A.stretch you
39、r imaginationB.have a best-laid plan for 20 yearsC.recollect all your likes and dislikesD.engage yourself in lifelong learning(3).According to the writer, to achieve our dreams, we should _. （分数：0.20）A.work on our strengthsB.develop our creativityC.identify our weaknessesD.seek advice from friends(4
40、).To keep high confidence, it is important for one to _. （分数：0.20）A.take appropriate actionsB.notice his daily progressC.try his best in everythingD.form new ideas every day(5).The writer thinks that one can hold fast to his dream by _. （分数：0.20）A.listing the details of his ideal lifeB.improving som
41、e of his old hobbiesC.adding new ideas to his old dreamsD.energizing himself with old passionsText 3 Commercial classical music radio in North America has changed dramatically over the past decade. The number of stations has shrunk very rapidlymany operators dropped the format in favor of something
42、more profitable, like pop or rock, with their crazy youthful audience. But the availability of satellite radio, Internet streaming and digital technologies has introduced new options for classical fans. In the city of Toronto, a familiar media player entered the tray last year. Moses Znaimer, 65, th
43、e famous brave television pioneer who was the driving force behind Torontos CITY-TV. Eleven months ago, he took ownership of Classical 96.3 FM, Canadas first and largest commercial classical station, which “re-launched“ this month with some new on-air hosts, a totally new schedule, and more attentio
44、n to singing art and less to full-length symphonies. The popular station airs selections (usually no more than 10 to 15 minutes long) of greatest hits classical works, 24 hours a day. This usually means single movements of larger works and other pieces, with commercial ads in between. The station ma
45、y never be the preferred destination of highbrow classical fans, who seek full-length symphonies and operas. But this doesnt seem to trouble Znaimer, who says of his main competitor, CBC Radio Two: “They play classical, and they do it well when they do it, but they dont do it all the time, and theyr
46、e doing it less and less.“ Marilyn Gilbert, a Toronto artist manager, also makes a comparison to Canadas national broadcaster when she praises Znaimers station: “Classical 96.3 FM is very important for the community and the country, especially in view of the changes that are going on at CBC.“ Znaime
47、r is best-known for his influential work in television, but he was also one of the creators of Cross Country Checkup, the longest-running show on CBC Radio. Today he calls Classical 96.3 FM “arguably the most successful of all classical music stations on the continent. At about 800,000 listeners per
48、 week, we are larger even than the New York Times classical station WQXRFM.“ And under his excellent and creative leadership, the sound of the station has become livelier. （分数：1.00）(1).Many operators have dropped commercial classical radio in order to _. （分数：0.20）A.make more profitsB.promote pop mus
49、icC.use new technologyD.attract classical fans(2).From the text we learn that Moses Znaimer wanted to _. （分数：0.20）A.consolidate his position at Classical 96.3 FMB.acquaint classical fans with some new radio stationsC.help expand Torontos CITY-TV into a bigger businessD.make Classical 96.3 FM more satisfying to classical fans(3).It can be inferred that Classical 96.3 FM makes money by _. （分数：0.20）A.attracting and broadcasting commercialsB.showing carefully selected programsC
