1、公共英语三级-120 及答案解析(总分：109.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数：2，分数：10.00)BPart A/B I 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 que
2、stion and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE./I（分数：5.00）(1).What does the woman think of the swimming lessons?（分数：1.00）A.They are too expensive.B.They are very rewarding.C.They are too easy.D.They are given by a strict teacher.(2).What does the woman mean?（分数：1.00）A.Her mother would like some pie
3、s.B.Her mother made better pies.C.This is a very good pie.D.This is too much for a pie.(3).What does the man mean?（分数：1.00）A.He has a friend who majored in hotel management.B.He hasnt taken more than one hotel management course.C.Hes been learning a lot this year, too.D.He couldnt make any sense out
4、 of this course.(4).What does the man mean?（分数：1.00）A.Hes afraid to work at night.B.Hes afraid the work will be really hard.C.He doesnt want to work tomorrow night.D.He cant find the way to get rid of the work.(5).What will the man do for the woman?（分数：1.00）A.Bring her some water.B.Buy her some plan
5、ts.C.Water her plants while she is away.D.Water her plants while he is on vacation.(1).How much will the man have to pay if he buys two pens.?（分数：1.00）A.15 cents.B.20 cents.C.30 cents.D.40 cents.(2).How much time did she have between her meeting?（分数：1.00）A.6 hours.B.10 hours.C.4 hours.D.1 hour.(3).W
6、hen did the woman buy the dress?（分数：1.00）A.Shortly after the New Years Day.B.In the spring.C.During the New Years holidays.D.During a sale.(4).What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?（分数：1.00）A.Waitress-customer.B.Hostess-guest.C.Wife-husband.D.Mother-son.(5).What problem did she
7、mention?（分数：1.00）A.They had too much stress.B.They had nothing to do in their spare time.C.They were worried about their meals.D.The pace was terrible.二、BPart B/B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)I Questions 11-14 are based on the following conversation. You now have 20 seconds to read the questions 11-14./I（分数：4.00）
8、(1).Why did the mans children buy the pen?（分数：1.00）A.Its a present for the mans birthday.B.Its a birthday present for the mans wife.C.Its a birthday present for the mans son.D.Its a birthday present for the mans daughter.(2).Whats the color of the pen?（分数：1.00）A.Red.B.Black.C.Yellow.D.Purple.(3).How
9、 much is the pen?（分数：1.00）A.$11.B.$14.C.$9.D.$10.(4).Why did the man want to exchange the pen?（分数：1.00）A.Because of the color.B.Because it is too expensive.C.Because it is too cheap.D.Because it doesnt work.I Questions 15-17 are based on the following talk. You now have 15 seconds to read the questi
10、ons 15-17./I（分数：3.00）(1).Who is the speaker?（分数：1.00）A.a librarian.B.A professor.C.A researcher.D.A student.(2).For whom is the course intended?（分数：1.00）A.All second-year students Who failed first-year English.B.All first-year, second-year, and third-year students.C.Students who dont know how to wri
11、te a research paper.D.Students who want extra credit in English.(3).What does the speaker ask the students who have already learned to write a research paper to do?（分数：1.00）A.Take notes.B.Help the other students.C.Speak to her after class.D.Enroll in another English class.I Questions 18-21 are based
12、 on the following conversation. You now have 20 seconds to read the questions 18-21./I（分数：4.00）(1).When does the conversation take place?（分数：1.00）A.In the middle of the semester.B.At the beginning of exams.C.At the end of the school year.D.In the middle of summer vacation.(2).Where do Bob and Ellen
13、want to go?（分数：1.00）A.To a rock and mineral show.B.To an opera at the concert hall.C.To a movie at the student center.D.To a popular music concert.(3).Why is Ellen buying the tickets?（分数：1.00）A.She gets a student discount.B.Bob doesnt have much money.C.She lost a bet and owed Bob money.D.Bob left hi
14、s wallet at home.(4).What is Bob going to pay for?（分数：1.00）A.His ticket only.B.Their vacation.C.His supper only.D.Their supper.I Questions 22-25 are based on the following conversation. You now have 20 seconds to read the questions 22-25./I（分数：4.00）(1).What is the woman looking for?（分数：1.00）A.The bo
15、okstore.B.The telephone company.C.A map of the town.D.A shoe repair shop.(2).What can be said about the way the man teaches the woman?（分数：1.00）A.He seems to be in a hurry to leave.B.He seems to be curious about her.C.He seems to be happy to assist her.D.He seems to be unfamiliar with the town.(3).Wh
16、ich source of information about the town does the man recommend to the woman?（分数：1.00）A.A guidebook.B.A police report.C.The newspaper.D.The telephone company.(4).Where is the shoe shop?（分数：1.00）A.Right down the street.B.Next to a bookstore.C.About four blocks away.D.Across town.三、BSection Use o(总题数：
17、20，分数：20.00)A.particularlyB.essentiallyC.obviouslyD.rarelyA.studentsB.professorsC.assistantsD.librariansA.suggestionB.contextC.abstractD.informationA.orB.andC.toD.butA.maximumB.minimumC.possibleD.practicalA.HoweverB.ThereforeC.FurthermoreD.NeverthelessA.butB.exceptC.withD.besidesA.greetB.annoyC.appr
18、oachD.attachA.suchB.oneC.anyD.someA.selectionsB.collectionsC.sourcesD.originsA.tooB.suchC.muchD.moreA.IfB.AlthoughC.BecauseD.SinceA.whenB.whatC.whyD.howA.criticizedB.innocentC.responsibleD.dismissedA.byB.inC.forD.withA.hateB.dislikeC.likeD.preferA.plentifulB.limitedC.irregularD.flexibleA.collectedB.
19、distributedC.assignedD.finishedA.poorB.idealC.averageD.disappointedA.funB.workC.learningD.prize四、BSection Readi(总题数：5，分数：10.00)21.Designing the advertisements for a book is started when _.（分数：2.00）A.the book is being boundB.the book is made into a unitC.the illustrations and text are preparedD.all t
20、he steps are finished22.Illutrations must _.（分数：2.00）A.make all text fit to print and readB.add the ideas overlooked by the authorC.closely touch what is said in the storyD.have much to do with what is not emphasized23.The best title for this passage would be_.（分数：2.00）A.The Beauty of a BookB.Art an
21、d the Printed WorldC.Who Deserves the Name of ArtistD.The Steps in Producing A Book24.How many steps in producing A book are mentioned in the passage?（分数：2.00）A.4.B.6.C.5.D.7.25.Which of the following is NOT involved in the work of editing?（分数：2.00）A.Deciding which parts are to be illustrated.B.Acce
22、pting or rejecting a manuscript.C.Considering the beauty of a book as a whole.D.Rewriting or rearranging long paragraphs.五、BText 2/B(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.Why did many looters manage to escape?（分数：2.00）A.The police could not see them in the dark.B.Many of the looters were armed with guns.C.There were no
23、t enough policemen to catch them all.D.They were hidden inside big buildings.27.Look at the first paragraph, who were fight? The authorities or the pessimists?（分数：2.00）A.The authorities.B.The pessimists.C.Both.D.Neither.28.As far as maintaining the peace was concerned, conditions in 1977 were compar
24、atively_.（分数：2.00）A.more favourableB.less favourableC.unchangedD.improved29.What caused the blackout in July 1977?（分数：2.00）A.Excessive heat probably made people switch on too many electrical appliances.B.Because of unemployment, some machines were not in proper working order.C.During a storm, lightn
25、ing damaged supply cables.D.The passage does not mention the cause.30.In what way was the blackout of 1977 not really a repeat performance?（分数：2.00）A.There was much more disorder.B.This time the electricity supply failed.C.It was quite unexpected.D.It did not occur within five years of 1965.六、BText
26、3/B(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.The second paragraph tells about _.（分数：2.00）A.the role language plays in cultureB.the relationship between language and cultureC.the influence culture has on languageD.the representation of culture32.This passage is probably taken from a book _.（分数：2.00）A.on cultureB.on languag
27、e learningC.on learning a language through its cultureD.on learning a culture through its language33.There will be no difficulty in communication if _.（分数：2.00）A.people from different countries can speak each others languagesB.people from different countries can know each others culturesC.people fro
28、m different countries can know each others languages and culturesD.there were no difference between the two cultures34.According to the first paragraph, the term “culture“ refers to _.（分数：2.00）A.things like cities, organizations and schoolsB.ideas, customs, family patterns, and languagesC.all things
29、 produced by human raceD.the total that constitute a society35.Learning a foreign language means _.（分数：2.00）A.learning to express oneself in the way native speakers doB.getting to know the way native speakers thinkC.getting to know the way native speakers behaveD.mastering the language and learning
30、its culture七、BPart B/B(总题数：4，分数：4.00)36.Joyce Swenson（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Ardith Trachsel（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Mary Healy（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Carla（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_八、BSection Writi(总题数：2，分数：30.00)40.You are to write a composition about How to Keep Healthy. You should write an essay of about 150 words making
31、 reference to the following points: 1) physical exercises; 2) food; 3) habit.（分数：15.00）_41.Below is a graph showing Chinas Tourism Ranking in the world. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 150 words. BChinas Tourism Ranking in the World/B （分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-120 答案解析(总分：109.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、B
32、Section Liste(总题数：2，分数：10.00)BPart A/B I 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 dialogue ONL
33、Y ONCE./I（分数：5.00）(1).What does the woman think of the swimming lessons?（分数：1.00）A.They are too expensive.B.They are very rewarding. C.They are too easy.D.They are given by a strict teacher.解析：听力原文 M: How are your swimming lessons going? W: Very well. My teacher thinks Im making progress, and I find
34、 the lessons well worth the time and trouble.(2).What does the woman mean?（分数：1.00）A.Her mother would like some pies.B.Her mother made better pies.C.This is a very good pie. D.This is too much for a pie.解析：听力原文 M: Have you ever tasted such perfect apple pie? W. Even my mothers cant match this!(3).Wh
35、at does the man mean?（分数：1.00）A.He has a friend who majored in hotel management.B.He hasnt taken more than one hotel management course. C.Hes been learning a lot this year, too.D.He couldnt make any sense out of this course.解析：听力原文 W: Im learning a lot in my hotel management class. Have you ever tak
36、en any courses in that department? M: Only the one last year, none since then.(4).What does the man mean?（分数：1.00）A.Hes afraid to work at night.B.Hes afraid the work will be really hard.C.He doesnt want to work tomorrow night. D.He cant find the way to get rid of the work.解析：听力原文 W: Do you really ha
37、ve to work tomorrow night? M: Im afraid so. I wish there were some ways I could get out of it.(5).What will the man do for the woman?（分数：1.00）A.Bring her some water.B.Buy her some plants.C.Water her plants while she is away. D.Water her plants while he is on vacation.解析：听力原文 W: If I buy some plants
38、for the house, will you water them for me while Im away. M: Sure I will, if youll water mine while Im on vacation.(1).How much will the man have to pay if he buys two pens.?（分数：1.00）A.15 cents. B.20 cents.C.30 cents.D.40 cents.解析：听力原文 M: How much are these pens, please? W: Two for fifteen cents now.
39、 Prices have been reduced on all our school supplies since the holiday. Pens used to be 10 cents each.(2).How much time did she have between her meeting?（分数：1.00）A.6 hours.B.10 hours.C.4 hours. D.1 hour.解析：听力原文 M: Why did you get up at 6:307 I thought your meeting wasnt until 10:30. W: I wanted to v
40、isit the park before I left. Its the first time Ive seen it.(3).When did the woman buy the dress?（分数：1.00）A.Shortly after the New Years Day.B.In the spring.C.During the New Years holidays. D.During a sale.解析：听力原文 M: If you had waited until after the New Year holidays, you could have bought that dres
41、s for much less. W: I know that, but I needed it immediately. I had a wedding reception to attend.(4).What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?（分数：1.00）A.Waitress-customer.B.Hostess-guest. C.Wife-husband.D.Mother-son.解析：听力原文 W: Are you sure you cant stay any longer? The others are
42、not leaving yet, you know. M: No, Im afraid I must go, but thank you very much indeed for a most enjoyable evening, and a wonderful dinner.(5).What problem did she mention?（分数：1.00）A.They had too much stress.B.They had nothing to do in their spare time.C.They were worried about their meals. D.The pa
43、ce was terrible.解析：听力原文 M: Don“ t you think it would have been very nice to have lived in the 19th century? They didnt have this terrible stress and pace that we have. W: Yes, but what did they do with that leisurely pace.? All that most people had to think about was where the next meal was coming f
44、rom.二、BPart B/B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)I Questions 11-14 are based on the following conversation. You now have 20 seconds to read the questions 11-14./I（分数：4.00）(1).Why did the mans children buy the pen?（分数：1.00）A.Its a present for the mans birthday.B.Its a birthday present for the mans wife. C.Its a birthd
45、ay present for the mans son.D.Its a birthday present for the mans daughter.解析：听力原文Questions 11-14 W: Can I help you? M: Yes, my son and my daughter bought this pen here for my wifes birthday, but it doesnt work so Id like to exchange it. W: I see, do you have the receipt with you? M: Yes, here it is
46、. W: OK, let me see the pen please. Hmm. It doesnt work at all, does it? Well be happy to exchange it for you. Lets see, Im afraid we dont have another purple one. M: Oh, now what will I do? W: Would you like to choose a different color? We do have this pen in black and yellow. M: My wife doesnt car
47、e for either of those colors. You dont have any other colors? W: We have it with a red leather cover. Thats three dollars more. M: I dont think so. The children worked hard to save up the eleven dollars for this one. They would probably be upset if I paid for part of their present. W: If you want, w
48、e can order another pen just like this one. There wouldnt be any extra charge for it. M: That sounds like a good idea. Thank you.(2).Whats the color of the pen?（分数：1.00）A.Red.B.Black.C.Yellow.D.Purple. 解析：(3).How much is the pen?（分数：1.00）A.$11. B.$14.C.$9.D.$10.解析：(4).Why did the man want to exchange the pen?（分数：1.00）A.Because of
