1、国家公共英语（三级）笔试模拟试卷 45 及答案与解析 Part A Directions: You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogu
2、e ONLY ONCE. 1 What do we learn from the conversation? （ A） The woman has lost Toms phone number. （ B） The man wants to install a phone. （ C） Tom will keep his promise. （ D） Tom hasnt sent the man his phone number yet. 2 Where does the woman think the noise is coming from? （ A） From upstairs. （ B） F
3、rom the Johnsons house. （ C） From next door. （ D） From the back door. 3 What does the man mean? （ A） She can use his car. （ B） She can borrow someone elses car. （ C） She must get her car fixed. （ D） She cant borrow his car. 4 What probably caused the mans stomach-ache? （ A） The pear. （ B） The sea fo
4、od. （ C） The weather. （ D） The cold. 5 What will the man probably do with his car? （ A） To keep his old car and get a new one. （ B） To leave it in the garage to be repaired. （ C） To sell his car for a new one. （ D） To get his car repaired later. 6 Which book has the mans brother got? （ A） An English
5、 textbook. （ B） A chemistry book. （ C） A Chinese textbook. （ D） A history book. 7 What can we conclude about the train from this conversation? （ A） The train is crowded. （ B） The train is empty. （ C） The train is late. （ D） The train is on time. 8 Are there any spare rooms at the hotel? （ A） No, all
6、 the rooms are taken. （ B） Yes, there are some spare rooms. （ C） Yes, there is a double room. （ D） Yes, there is a single room. 9 What happened to the man? （ A） He had to work overtime. （ B） His car ran out of gas. （ C） He was held up in traffic. （ D） He had a traffic accident. 10 What is true about
7、 the green shirt? （ A） Its just what the man wants. （ B） The man doesnt like it at all. （ C） Its less than 40 dollars. （ D） The man doesnt like the color. Part B Directions: You will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the question
8、s which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE. 11 What were the woman and man doing? （ A） They were discussing books. （ B） They were arguing abo
9、ut books. （ C） They were talking about films. （ D） They were choosing a film to go to. 12 What was the title they chose? （ A） The godfather. （ B） Butch cassidy. （ C） Kramer versus kramer. （ D） Midnight cowboy. 13 Why did they want to try that one? （ A） Because it is about family life. （ B） Because t
10、hey know nothing about it. （ C） Because there is violence in it. （ D） Love story. 14 How many flights a day are there from London to San Francisco? （ A） one （ B） Two （ C） Three （ D） Four 15 How much is a one-way ticket to San Francisco from London? （ A） Three hundred and eighty dollars. （ B） Three h
11、undred and eighty pounds. （ C） Three hundred and eight pounds. （ D） Three hundred and twenty-eight pounds. 16 What does the man think of the price? （ A） It is very cheap. （ B） It is not very cheap. （ C） It is quite reasonable. （ D） It is dear for economy class. 17 What happens when the beans are kep
12、t in water for twelve hours? （ A） They shrink. （ B） They swell. （ C） They dont change. （ D） They sprout. 18 How often should the beans be watered a day? （ A） Once. （ B） Twice. （ C） Three times. （ D） Four times. 19 Are beansprouts a healthy food? （ A） Yes, because theyre vital to mans heart health. （
13、 B） No, because they have few calories. （ C） Yes, because they contain rich minerals. （ D） No, because they have few proteins. 20 Why does the woman want to go to the movie? （ A） Because she is tired of staying at home all day. （ B） Because there is a good film in the neighborhood theater: （ C） Beca
14、use she enjoys going to the movies. （ D） Because she is tired of watching TV. 21 What does “Id rather not spend a lot of money“ imply? （ A） She prefers to spend money on something else. （ B） Tickets in downtown theaters are very expensive. （ C） People cannot help buying things if they go downtown. （
15、 D） It would take a long drive to get there. 22 Why does the woman say she doesnt want to see the movie Gone with the Wind ? （ A） Because the movie theater is too far away. （ B） Because the film is too old, （ C） Because she doesnt want to see it a second time. （ D） Because its a popular film so the
16、tickets would be quite expensive. 23 What may you infer from the dialogue? （ A） People are tired of watching TV nowadays. （ B） Baseball games attract more people than films do. （ C） There arent any films worth seeing in local theaters. （ D） The woman is rather hard to please. 24 Which floor is the m
17、ost dangerous if a cat falls from it? （ A） The 7th floor. （ B） The 32nd floor. （ C） The 4th floor. （ D） The 20th floor. 25 How many cats can survive a fall from two or three storeys? （ A） 100%. （ B） 50%. （ C） 90%. （ D） 10%. 26 What do cats probably do after they have reached the terminal speed? （ A）
18、 They feel extremely terror-stricken. （ B） They become relieved from strain. （ C） They fly like flying squirrels. （ D） They try to hold on to something. 27 What makes cats land on their feet? （ A） Fear of death. （ B） The terminal speed. （ C） The light weight of cats. （ D） A sense of balance. 28 What
19、 does the International Center send out to students? （ A） A diagram of their facilities. （ B） A timetable of events. （ C） Maps of the city. （ D） Samples of coffee from other countries. 29 How does the man feel about the local customs? （ A） Fearful. （ B） Angry. （ C） Disinterested. （ D） Confused. 30 W
20、hat does the woman say about her family? （ A） They live far away. （ B） They frequently invite students to their home. （ C） They come from another country. （ D） They visit her every weekend. 31 When does the International Center close on week nights? （ A） 11:3o. （ B） 10:30. （ C） 8:00 （ D） 8:30 一、 Sec
21、tion 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. 31 Hamilah, the Doctor s cook was in a whirl(混乱，繁忙 )of great activity. She was continually sticking her head【 C1】 _of the cookhouse
22、 to make sure【 C2】 _Were eating her food. She Was【 C3】 _Doctor Livingstone did not fully appreciatev【 C4】 _ooking abilities. Now, however, she was【 C5】 _at the quantity of food we【 C6】 _eaten and was in a state【 C7】 _delighted excitement, We could hear her【 C8】 _the curious crowds that had gathered【
23、 C9】 _the kitchen to hear all about,【 C10】 _visitor, and while we listened to her【 C11】 _the Doctor told. us about her faithful services【 C12】 _the uneasiness she felt when the【 C13】 _first announced my arrival in Vjiji【 C14】 _she had been flying about in【 C15】 _hurry of excitement, from the kitchen
24、,【 C16】 _his presence and out into the【 C17】 _square asking hundreds of questions; how【 C18】_was chagrined(懊恼 )at the scanty supply【 C19】 _the carder(储备食物 );her wish to make【 C20】 _for their poverty by a grand appearance: a grand feast to welcome this visitor from another world! 32 【 C1】 （ A） throug
25、h （ B） around （ C） out （ D） from 33 【 C2】 （ A） we （ B） that （ C） some （ D） of 34 【 C3】 （ A） regretting （ B） sure （ C） sad （ D） firm 35 【 C4】 （ A） those （ B） any （ C） good （ D） her 36 【 C5】 （ A） surprise （ B） frighten （ C） astonished （ D） fall 37 【 C6】 （ A） had （ B） were （ C） should （ D） have 38 【 C7
26、】 （ A） in （ B） of （ C） for （ D） through 39 【 C8】 （ A） explaining （ B） lecturing （ C） speaking （ D） saying. 40 【 C9】 （ A） back （ B） front （ C） before （ D） to 41 【 C10】 （ A） a （ B） the （ C） some （ D） important 42 【 C11】 （ A） gossip （ B） song （ C） prayer （ D） laughter 43 【 C12】 （ A） more （ B） too （ C）
27、and （ D） additional 44 【 C13】 （ A） loudspeaker （ B） drums （ C） announcer （ D） speaker 45 【 C14】 （ A） because （ B） what （ C） how （ D） when 46 【 C15】 （ A） to （ B） certain （ C） a （ D） terrible 47 【 C16】 （ A） into （ B） to （ C） before （ D） again 48 【 C17】 （ A） actual （ B） opening （ C） middle （ D） village
28、 49 【 C18】 （ A） this （ B） she （ C） that （ D） her 50 【 C19】 （ A） to （ B） at （ C） in （ D） under 51 【 C20】 （ A） up （ B） over （ C） out （ D） into 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. 51 People l
29、iving on parts of the south coast of England face a serious problem. In 1993, the owners of a large hotel and of several houses discovered, to their horror, that their gardens had disappeared overnight. The sea had eaten into the soft limestone cliffs on which they had been built. While experts were
30、 studying the problem, the hotel and several houses disappeared altogether, sliding down the cliff and into the sea. Erosion (侵蚀 )of the white cliffs along the south coast of England has always been a problem but it has become more serious in recent years. Dozens of homes have had to be abandoned as
31、 the sea has crept farther and farther inland. Experts have studied the areas most affected and have drawn up a map for local people, forecasting the year in which their homes will be swallowed up by the hungry sea. Angry owners have called on the Government to erect sea defenses to protect their ho
32、mes. Government surveyors have pointed out that in most cases, this is impossible. New sea walls would cost hundreds of millions of pounds and would merely make the waves and currents go further along the coast, shifting the problem from one area to another. The danger is likely to continue, they sa
33、y, until the waves reach an inland area of hard rock which will not be eaten as lime- stone is. Meanwhile, if you want to buy a cheap house with an uncertain future, apply to a house agent in one of the threatened areas on the south coast of England. You can get a house for a knockdown price but it
34、may turn out to be a knockdown home. 52 What is the cause of the problem that people living on parts of the south coast of England face? （ A） The disappearance of hotels, houses and gardens. （ B） The experts lack of knowledge. （ C） The rising of the sea level. （ D） The washing-away of limestone clif
35、fs. 53 The erosion of the white cliffs in the south of England _. （ A） will soon become a problem for people living in central England （ B） has now become a threat to the local residents （ C） is quickly changing the map of England （ D） can be stopped if proper measures are taken 54 The experts study
36、 on the problem of erosion can _. （ A） lead to its eventual solution （ B） provide an effective way to slow it down （ C） help to prevent it from worsening （ D） warn people whose homes are in danger 55 It is not feasible to build sea defenses to protect against erosion because _. （ A） it is too costly
37、 and will endanger neighbouring areas （ B） the government is too slow in taking action （ C） they will be easily knocked down by waves and currents （ D） house agents along the coast do not support the idea 56 According to the author, when buying a house along the south coast of England, people should
38、 _. （ A） be aware of the potential danger involved （ B） guard against being cheated by the house agent （ C） take the quality of the house into consideration （ D） examine the house carefully before making a decision 56 Sport is not only physically challenging, but it can also be mentally challenging.
39、 Criticism from coaches, parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create an excessive amount of anxiety or stress for young athletes (运动员 ). Stress can be physical, emotional, or psychological, and research has indicated that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been described as
40、dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable. The early years of development are critical years for learning about oneself. The sport setting is one where valuable experiences can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to cooperate with others, make friends, and
41、 gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their feedback to youngsters can greatly affect their children. Youngsters may take their parents and coaches criticisms to heart and find a flaw (缺陷 ) in themselves. Coaches a
42、nd parents should also be cautious that youth sport participation does not become work for children. The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. In todays youth sport setting, young athletes may be worrying more about who will w
43、in instead of enjoying themselves and the sport. Following a game, many parents and coaches focus on the outcome and find fault with youngsters performances. Positive reinforcement should be provided regardless of the outcome. Research indicates that positive reinforcement motivates and has a greate
44、r effect on learning than criticism. Again, criticism can create high levels of stress, which can lead to burnout. 57 An effective way to prevent the burnout of young athletes is _. （ A） to make sports less competitive （ B） to make sports more challenging （ C） to reduce their mental stress （ D） to i
45、ncrease their sense of success 58 According to the passage sport is positive for young people in that _. （ A） it can help them learn more about society （ B） it teaches them how to set realistic goals for themselves （ C） it enables them to find flaws in themselves （ D） it can provide them with valuab
46、le experiences 59 Many coaches and parents are in the habit of criticizing young athletes _. （ A） without realizing criticism may destroy their self-confidence （ B） in order to make them remember lifes lessons （ C） believing that criticism is beneficial for their early development （ D） so as to put
47、more pressure on them 60 According to the passage parents and coaches should _. （ A） help children to win every game （ B） pay more attention to letting children enjoy sports （ C） enable children to understand the positive aspect of sports （ D） train children to cope with stress 61 The authors purpos
48、e in writing the passage is _. （ A） to persuade young children not to worry about criticism （ B） to stress the importance of positive reinforcement to children （ C） to discuss the skill of combining criticism with encouragement （ D） to teach young athletes how to avoid burnout 61 Humanity uses a lit
49、tle less than half the water available worldwide. Yet occurences of shortages and droughts (干旱 )are causing famine and distress in some areas, and industrial and agricultural by-products are polluting water supplies. Since the worlds population is expected to double in the next 50 years, many experts think we are on the edge of a widespread water crisis. But that doesnt have to be the outcome. Water shortages do
