1、2003年 9月国家公共英语（三级）真题试卷及答案与解析 一、 Section II Use of English (15 minutes) Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. 0 Music is an important way of expressing peoples feelings and emotions The【 C1】 _, for instance
2、, from 1960 to 1969 will be【 C2】 _by many as a period of social and political un- rest in America【 C3】 _this time, many people despaired【 C4】 _the music favored by the American teenagers【 C5】_,we must now admit that the music they loved was【 C6】 _a sign of the period and a【 C7】 _of the tensions and
3、changes that were【 C8】_American society In the early sixties,【 C9】 _about social justice and equality were【 C10】 _by the song “Blowing in the Wind“ which【 C11】_the civil rights song “We Shall Overcome“ The conflict concerning military【 C12】 _in Vietnam was sung about in 1965 in the【 C13】 _song “Eve
4、of Destruction“ and in the song “Ballad of the Green Beret“ A few years【 C14】_,a gradual shift in mood became【 C15】 _in one of the most popular songs which suggested calmer questions and possible answers even as some pop stars protested loudly【 C16】 _the draft Finally, music as a【 C17】 _of the polit
5、ical and social process in America was highlighted at Wood-stock, New York, where half a million young people came【 C18】 _in 1969 to spend three days listening to songs that spanned the decade This event was a symbol of the desire for【 C19】_within a time of unrest Woodstock was a【 C20】 _of hope in d
6、ays of rage 1 【 C1】 （ A） generation （ B） age （ C） decade （ D） era 2 【 C2】 （ A） recorded （ B） remembered （ C） regretted （ D） recommended 3 【 C3】 （ A） For （ B） After （ C） During （ D） At 4 【 C4】 （ A） over （ B） at （ C） with （ D） for 5 【 C5】 （ A） Moreover （ B） However （ C） Therefore （ D） Thus 6 【 C6】 （ A
7、） only （ B） occasionally （ C） often （ D） never 7 【 C7】 （ A） reflection （ B） reaction （ C） recreation （ D） relaxation 8 【 C8】 （ A） effecting （ B） affecting （ C） defecting （ D） perfecting 9 【 C9】 （ A） questions （ B） arguments （ C） debates （ D） disputes 10 【 C10】 （ A） dismissed （ B） removed （ C） raised
8、 （ D） promoted 11 【 C11】 （ A） reformed （ B） echoed （ C） repeated （ D） respected 12 【 C12】 （ A） involvement （ B） assignment （ C） replacement （ D） settlement 13 【 C13】 （ A） dissatisfying （ B） delighting （ C） pleasing （ D） discouraging 14 【 C14】 （ A） later （ B） past （ C） on （ D） ahead 15 【 C15】 （ A） ev
9、ident （ B） positive （ C） realistic （ D） instructive 16 【 C16】 （ A） with （ B） against （ C） towards （ D） about 17 【 C17】 （ A） tool （ B） creation （ C） mirror （ D） decoration 18 【 C18】 （ A） along （ B） up （ C） together （ D） out 19 【 C19】 （ A） unity （ B） reality （ C） popularity （ D） individuality 20 【 C20
10、】 （ A） presentation （ B） display （ C） performance （ D） publication Part A Directions: Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. 20 Id been living with my wife for eight years and one night “mom“ says, “I guess you
11、 guys are never gonna get married I mean, youve been through jail together, youre living together, but oh, forget it “ “Oh, well,“ I said, “put it like that and Ill marry your daughter tomorrow “ Actually, I dont know what we were waiting for, except that for a guy its never, the right time to get m
12、arried Im also suspicious of any two people who dont struggle with that decision Part of my problem was that I was still lusting in my heart after other ladies But somehow I knew that I wasnt going to find another woman remotely as great as my soon-to-be wife Its a good thing my mother-in-law finall
13、y spoke up I finally gathered my courage one day when we were having a picnic, and popped the question I also gave my wife a big tourist pamphlet about Switzerland I wasnt taking any chances She said no It killed me I felt sick to my stomach I lost my appetite Our dog just stared at me, thinking, “I
14、f youre not going to eat your lunch, I will “ Finally, I said, “But the Switzerland trip is yours if you say yes “ “Switzerland,“ she said, “is filled with precise, humorless people “ “Maybe I should have suggested Paris?“ For a minute it seemed as if my change in travel plans would rate a solid “ma
15、ybe“ But she said no again When we woke up the next morning, she told me that shed slept on my proposal “I guess I was a little rude to you last night,“ she explained Meanwhile, Im figuring Im off the hook for this marriage thing for at least another eight years I could afford to be generous “I aske
16、d, you said no Its okay,“ I said I might have looked a little too relieved be-cause later that day she gave me a little box Inside was a gold watch On the back was in-scribed “Yes Ive reconsidered “ I liked the watch, so I did the right thing 21 The reason why the man had waited so long was that he_
17、 （ A） didnt think eight years was long enough （ B） suspected that husband and wife would often quarrel （ C） didnt think he was ready to propose to her （ D） was waiting for his mother-in-laws approval 22 The man proposed to the woman because_ （ A） he realized he could find no other woman better （ B）
18、he was afraid that the woman might leave him （ C） he was eager to visit Switzerland with the woman （ D） he could finally overcome his fear for marriage 23 By saying “I could afford to be generous “(thrid paragraph from the bottom) the man implied that he_ （ A） wouldnt care too much if the stayed sin
19、gle （ B） could take her to a better place than Paris （ C） was rich enough to support his wife （ D） didnt care what she though about his proposal 24 The last sentence “I did the right thing“ implied he_ （ A） traveled with his wife （ B） had a successful marriage （ C） liked the watch very much （ D） wai
20、ted for another eight years 25 The best title for this text would be_ （ A） How My Mother-In-Law Helped Me （ B） How I Received a Gold Watch I liked （ C） How I Made My Wife Travel With me （ D） How I Came to Marry My Wife 25 “HI there Hows it going7“ “Oh, fine Fine How about this weather, huh?“ “Well,
21、I guess we can always use the rain “ Whats that? This story? Oh, just a little look at small talk You know; those seemingly meaningless conversations you have dozens of times a day Maybe youre waiting for the elevator Or in a line at the bank It all seems pretty trivial Idle chatter about traffic do
22、esnt do much more than fill the air with empty words that are quickly forgotten But you should know that small talk actually has a big place in our lives Pat Oliver, assistant professor on arts, says that, “Left unchecked, small talk can be an invasion Its so powerful It does something to you “ “Eve
23、ry morning after spending an hour and a half on the freeway I start the day with small talk with my secretary,“ Oliver says, “If I dont make small connection with another person, I cant work “ What causes it? As a rule, youre either trying to force something into your life, or youre using conversati
24、on as an invisible force field to keep them out You can be wanting to connect with another person, and small talk is your introduction to more meaningful conversation The way people use small talk is usually determined by where they happen to be at the time Take the elevator, for instance Now theres
25、 prime territory Nobody knows anyone and theres no reason no start a conversation, but invariably, someone does Making conversation in such peaceful social settings, according to oliver, “can confirm your territory Its a way of feeling like and accepted “ The topics of small talk dont matter In fact
26、, you dont want anything more taxing than the weather or tile traffic Its non-threatening talk in a threatening situation However, the rules change quickly when youre with lots of people doing lots of talking Lets say youre at a party Now its time to use small talk as a way of making others feel mor
27、e comfortable around you, so you dont look silly standing by the food table alone all night 26 “Small talk“, as interpreted by the author,_ （ A） has no real function in communication at all （ B） is usually meaningless and therefore useless （ C） is not as idle as it may seem to be （ D） is restricted
28、to certain topics only 27 According to the author, small talk is often used_ （ A） to invade others private affairs （ B） to share a secret between intimate friends （ C） to open and maintain channels of communication （ D） to protect ones own privacy 28 According to the author, topics of small talk may
29、 include comments on_ （ A） some political issues （ B） ones physical condition （ C） others ways of dress （ D） the traffic jam 29 Why is small talk described as “non-threatening talk in a threatening situation“? （ A） It is used by people to encourage those who are confronted with danger （ B） It is use
30、d to show that one is enthusiastic and hospitable （ C） It is used to create a more friendly atmosphere and to avoid embarrassment （ D） It is used by people to protect others in the threatening situation 30 According to the author, at a big party, small talk is used with the purpose of_ （ A） making b
31、oth others and yourself feel at ease （ B） excluding those you dont like from joining you （ C） keeping your voice low so only your friends can hear you （ D） comforting those who feel lonely 30 Dollars and cents are the basic units of American money The back of all dollar bills are green (hence “green
32、backs“) The commonly used coins are: one cent (penny), five cents (nickel), 10 cents (dime), and 25 cents (quarter) 50 pieces (half dollar) and silver dollars (not really silver anymore) are gaining in usage, while there has been talk of phasing out the penny-thats inflation for you “Always carry pl
33、enty of quarters when travelling Very useful for phones, soda machines, laundry machines, etc “ There is generally no problem in using US dollars in Canada, but this is never possible in reverse Its useful always to carry small change for things like exact fare buses, but do not cary large sums of c
34、ash Instead keep the bulk of your money in travellers cheques which can be purchased both in the US and abroad and should be in dollar denominations The best known cheques are those of American Express, so you will have the least difficulty cashing these, even in out of the way places Thomas Cook tr
35、avellers cheques are also acceptable, especially as lost ones can be reclaimed at some car rental companies Dollar denomination cheques can be used like regular money Theres no need to cash them at a bank: use them instead to pay for meals, supermarket purchases or whatever Ten or twenty dollar cheq
36、ues are accepted like this almost always and youll be given change just as though youd presented the cashier with dollar bills Be prepared to show I D when you cash your cheques Credit cards can be even more valuable than travellers cheques, as they are often used to guarantee room reservations over
37、 the phone and are accepted in lieu of deposit when renting a car-indeed without a credit card you may be considered so untrustworthy that not only a deposit but your passport will be held as security too The major credit cards are VISA, Master Charge and Access, Diners Club and American Express If
38、you hold a bank card, it could well be worthwhile to increase your credit limit for travel purposes-you should ask your bank manager 31 Why is it useful to carry enough 25-cent coins with you? （ A） They can act as small change for the exact bus fares （ B） There is generally no problem in using them
39、in Canada （ C） As a basic unit of money, they are gradually gaining in usage （ D） They may come in handy for pay phones or laundry machines 32 It is not necessary to carry cash instead of dollar travellers cheques because the latter can be_ （ A） used for phones, bus fares and hotel reservations （ B）
40、 used to pay in restaurants and big stores （ C） used like credit cards, even in remote areas （ D） exchanged easily, even at car rental companies 33 The phrase in lieu of (line 2, paragraph 4) most probably means_. （ A） on behalf of （ B） in line with （ C） with regard to （ D） instead of 34 Which of th
41、e following statements is TRUE? （ A） Credit cards have more advantages than travellers cheques （ B） Dollar bills are as convenient as credit cards （ C） One-cent coins have been withdrawn from circulation （ D） You can increase your credit limit as you like 35 This passage is most probably taken from_
42、. （ A） a tourist guide （ B） a bank brochure （ C） a booklet about car rental （ D） a handbook on U S currency Part B Directions: Read the text, match the items (61-65) to one of the statements (A to G) given below. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. 35 Jenise: I love peas and beans more than most pe
43、ople, so tofu is a natural choice for me My Chinese friend Annabelle loves them too, and tells me that soy beans contain an ingredient not present in any other food source, or at least in that concentration, that helps prevent breast cancer When we share a big bowl of these, we eat with abandon “for
44、 medicinal purposes“! I like it plain although there may be many different ways to prepare it and it may cure other diseases Lee: In fact, I was probably preprogrammed to like it: as a kid one of my favorite books was Toru and the Tofu (hope Im remembering the title right), a story about a young Tok
45、yo boy, named Toru, who was given the assignment, his first, of going to the neighborhood tofu makers by himself and bringing back some freshly made cubes for dinner I can still recall Torus unique way of getting it home intact (with a jar filled with water) It all seemed very strange to the five ye
46、ar old me in semi-rural Southern California Hoke: Its great in spicy Sichuan style soups, especially with fish, but I like it fired quickly to give a crisp exterior whilst retaining a moist, soft interior Steaming is another option, with a pork and prawn mince (with spring onion) on top of each cube
47、 The thing that I love most is the texture really good tofu is just amazing in the mouth, poised as it is between solidity and fluidity Im definitely a fan Nyby: Its sort of weird to me You go in to one of those “Mock Vegetarian“ restaurants only to find everything on the menu “mock“ mock chicken, m
48、ock beef, mock pork, etc Now whatever you order, its tofu molded into something that looks like that particular meat I dont know about you, but if Im eating a vegetarian I dont need to go through a fantasy of pretending Im eating a veal cutlet or a pork chop or a chicken breast Is this to delude some-one, or distract them from thinking they are eating vegetarian food? Robin: Precisely because it is so “tasteless“, I eat it like a madman: I like the way it picks up the flavors of the dishes its ser
