1、国家公共英语三级（个人情况与人们）练习试卷 3及答案与解析 1 Why doesnt the woman buy the book? （ A） Because it s too expensive to buy it. （ B） Because she doesnt need it. （ C） Because she can t buy it everywhere. （ D） Because she already has got one. 2 Why did the man suggest that the woman read the book? （ A） The professor ha
2、d written it. （ B） It is the major text for the course. （ C） It contains new sociological evidence. （ D） The students from last year liked it. 3 Why did the woman have problems getting the book from the library? （ A） It wasnt published recently. （ B） It is in great demand. （ C） It was sold out alrea
3、dy. （ D） It isnt owned by the library. 4 How did the woman react to Toms idea? （ A） She wonders if she can afford it. （ B） She doesnt want to bother Toms roommate. （ C） She thinks it wont work. （ D） She thinks its a good one. 5 Why do so many people become dependent on cigarettes? （ A） Because they
4、like the taste of tar. （ B） Because smoking makes them feel relaxed. （ C） Because smoking is fun to them. （ D） Because smoking cures them of cancer. 6 What is the substance in cigarettes that causes cancer? （ A） Cigarette ashes. （ B） Nicotine. （ C） Tar. （ D） Not mentioned here. 7 What are experts tr
5、ying to persuade people to do? （ A） To buy cigarettes with less tar. （ B） To smoke only a few cigaretes a day. （ C） To smoke only during a break. （ D） To give up smoking entirely. 8 Why do smokers welcome low-tar cigarettes? （ A） Because they are less harmful. （ B） Because they cost less. （ C） Becau
6、se they taste better. （ D） Because they last longer. 国家公共英语三级（个人情况与人们）练习试卷 3答案与解析 1 【听力原文】 M: Whats that book you just picked up? W: The sociology text professor Smith uses in his course. M: You had better read it if you want to pass the course. Smith swears by it. W: But it costs 40 dollars. I simp
7、ly cant afford it. M: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe they have it. W: No, hey dont. I asked. M: Why dont you get it from the library? W: Are you joking? Ive been trying for months and its always out. There are more than 45 students in the course and every single one wants the book.
8、M: Listen, you know my roommate, Henry, dont you? He took the same course last year and I believe he owns the book. Ill ask him if hell lend it to you. W: Oh, Tom, that would solve everything. 1 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 个人情况与人们 2 【正确答案】 B 【知识模块】 个人情况与人们 3 【正确答案】 B 【知识模块】 个人情况与人们 4 【正确答案】 D 【知识模块】 个人情况与人们 5 【
9、听力原文】 Why do people smoke? One reason is that people become dependent on cigarettes. The substance which people cannot resist in cigarettes is nicotine. When people smoke the nicotine goes directly into the blood stream and makes people feel relaxed. A smokers body gets accustomed to the nicotine an
10、d if he stops smoking he feels nervous. Many smokers try to stop smoking but because of their dependence on nicotine they feel so uncomfortable that they often find it too hard to stop. Another reason is that people simply enjoy smoking and what it symbolizes. Having a cigarette for many people mean
11、s taking a break. For some people smoking becomes part of certain social forms, for example, the cigarette after dinner. Many people enjoy smoking because it makes their hands busy. Many people also like the taste of tar in cigarettes. However, it is the tar that causes cancer. While governments and
12、 health experts have tried to make people give up smoking entirely, cigarette manufacturers have to keep selling them by producing cigarettes with less tar. Many people in western countries have welcomed these cigarettes since they find it difficult to stop smoking but want to reduce the risk to their health. 5 【正确答案】 B 【知识模块】 个人情况与人们 6 【正确答案】 C 【知识模块】 个人情况与人们 7 【正确答案】 D 【知识模块】 个人情况与人们 8 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 个人情况与人们
