1、公共英语三级-171 及答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数：2，分数：10.00)BPart A/B BDirections:/B IYou 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
2、answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE. Now look at question 1./I（分数：5.00）(1).How much does the stereo cost now?（分数：1.00）A.$1000B.$800C.$820D.$960(2).What do we learn from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Henry doesnt like the color.B.Someone else painted the house.C.There was no l
3、adder in the house.D.Henry painted the house himself.(3).What does the man mean? A David only does half of the work. B David gets the promotion earlier than Carol. C Carol works more than David. D Carol should get the promotion.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What country does Suzanne presently call her home?（
4、分数：1.00）A.America.B.England.C.Switzerland.D.Sweden.(5).What will the woman do?（分数：1.00）A.Go to the airport anyway.B.Make a new reservation at the hotel.C.Take another plane.D.Go there by train instead.(1).What does the woman mean?（分数：1.00）A.She goes to the theatre occasionally.B.She doesnt like goin
5、g to theatres.C.She goes to theatres very often.D.She goes to theatres only when she is off duty.(2).Why was he late?（分数：1.00）A.Laziness.B.Missed the bus.C.Car trouble.D.Heavy traffic.(3).How does Susan feel?（分数：1.00）A.Satisfied.B.Happy.C.Tired.D.Discouraged.(4).What do we learn from this conversati
6、on?（分数：1.00）A.Jack is dependable.B.Tom always tells the truth.C.Jack is wealthy.D.Tom is sometimes more foolish than Jack.(5).What kind of a person is Bob?（分数：1.00）A.He is shy.B.He is quiet.C.He is talkative.D.He is helpful.二、BPart B/B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)IQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the following di
7、alogue./I（分数：3.00）(1).Whats the main purpose of the man s trip?（分数：1.00）A.To improve his skating techniques.B.To visit his sister.C.To take a vacation.D.To learn to ski.(2).Why does the woman know so much about Albuquerque?（分数：1.00）A.Her sister lives there.B.She attended college there.C.She lives th
8、irty minutes from there.D.She visited there last year.(3).What can be inferred about the man?（分数：1.00）A.He has been to New Mexico many times.B.He has just graduated from college.C.He enjoys sports.D.He has relatives in Albuquerque.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following dialogue.（分数：4.00）(1).A
9、ccording to the woman, what governs the clothes we wear?（分数：1.00）A.A desire to express oneself and display ones wealth.B.Individual taste and love for beauty.C.Love for beauty and a desire to impress other people.D.Individual taste and a desire to express oneself.(2).Judging by the extraordinary war
10、m clothes some people wear, what might we learn about them?（分数：1.00）A.They may be homesick and feel insecure.B.They are either cold or very sick.C.They may try to attract other peoples attention.D.They want to protect themselves from physical injuries.(3).So far as clothes are concerned, what color
11、might shy people prefer according to the woman?（分数：1.00）A.White.B.Yellow.C.Red.D.Grey.(4).What is the relationship between the man and the woman in the dialogue?（分数：1.00）A.Reporter and fashion designer.B.Husband and wife.C.Shop assistant and customer.D.Teacher and student.IQuestions 18 to 21 are bas
12、ed on the following monologue/I（分数：4.00）(1).What was the report given by the weather station in Chicago?（分数：1.00）A.Sunny skies.B.Cloudiness, but no rain.C.Light showers.D.Thunderstorms.(2).What was the temperature at Ann Arbor airport?（分数：1.00）A.79 degrees F.B.75 degrees F.C.74 degrees F.D.73 degree
13、s F.(3).According to the weather report, what was the pollution index?（分数：1.00）A.Very GoodB.GoodC.FairD.Poor(4).What did the forecast indicate that the weather for the weekend would be?（分数：1.00）A.Rainy and mild.B.Rainy and cold.C.Sunny and mild.D.Cloudy and cold.IQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the
14、following monologue/I（分数：4.00）(1).When was he born?（分数：1.00）A.On January 15, 1929.B.On January 15, 1920.C.On June 15, 1929.D.On July 15, 1920.(2).Where did he grow up?（分数：1.00）A.Northwestern part of the U.S.B.Southeastern part of the U. S.C.Southwestern part of the U.S.D.Northeastern part of the U.
15、S.(3).What gave him many ideas about freedom?（分数：1.00）A.The writings of Thoreau.B.The writings of Washington.C.The writings of Coretta.D.The writings of Martin Luther King.(4).When did he win the Nobel Peace Prize?（分数：1.00）A.1968.B.1918.C.1964.D.1946.三、BSection Use o(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.impactB.effort
16、C.significanceD.importanceA.difficultB.easyC.popularD.unpopularA.brainB.wisdomC.intellectD.educationA.muchB.highlyC.tooD.largelyA.confidentialB.queerC.specialD.privateA.validB.reasonableC.workableD.correctA.familiarB.accessibleC.unfamiliarD.inaccessibleA.partB.alongC.placeD.positionA.rushB.demandC.s
17、urgeD.callA.operationB.attemptC.offeringD.workA.poleB.postC.pillarD.mineA.thatB.whoseC.thoseD.allA.includeB.includedC.includingD.inclusiveA.analysisB.researchC.undertakingD.effortA.andB.forC.sinceD.butA.theoryB.matterC.professionD.fieldA.fewB.someC.bitD.manyA.compiledB.writtenC.dictatedD.madeA.outco
18、mesB.findingsC.effortsD.consequencesA.answersB.solutionsC.resolutionsD.conclusions四、BSection Readi(总题数：5，分数：10.00)21.What is the authors attitude toward being a wife?（分数：2.00）A.Attentive.B.Sympathetic.C.Tolerant.D.Pleasant.22.According to the passage, a man wants a wife because _.（分数：2.00）A.he needs
19、 someone to help with his studiesB.he feels lonely without herC.he cannot have clean clothes to wear without a wifeD.material comforts can not be attained without a wife23.What is implied in the last paragraph?（分数：2.00）A.The wife is often in great despair.B.The wife is a little disappointed.C.The wi
20、fe feels disillusioned.D.The wife feels her sacrifice unpaid for.24.The authors style of writing in the passage is _.（分数：2.00）A.instructiveB.informativeC.ironicalD.objective25.According to the author, a husband usually wants all of the following EXCEPT _.（分数：2.00）A.being able to marry a new wife whe
21、never he pleasesB.being bound for life with his wife by marriageC.being able to insist that his wife takes a job while he is at schoolD.having the right to demand that his wife performs a wifes duties entirely at home when he has got a job五、BText 2/B(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.What must you do if you wish to
22、 ensure a pleasant visit to a foreign county?（分数：2.00）A.Master the language of that country.B.Speak less and watch more.C.Wait and see unless you are sure of success.D.Learn more about the culture as well as ensuring a command of the language.27.In India the left hand is supposed to be used for _.（分
23、数：2.00）A.passing food at tableB.washing oneselfC.shaking handsD.offering drinks to guests28.Where do people shake their heads in a rotating movement to signify agreement?（分数：2.00）A.In some parts of the Western world.B.In Bulgaria.C.In India.D.Both A and B.29.Which of the following is true?（分数：2.00）A
24、.In Bulgaria, you are likely to be left thirsty if you nod when offered a drink.B.In Bulgaria, nodding ones head is a sign of agreement or acceptance.C.Your Arabic host wont refill your drinking vessel if you dont insist.D.In countries on the Arabian Peninsula you must shake your head to signify “ye
25、s“.30.What does “its just not done“ mean here? It means that no one in Thailand _.（分数：2.00）A.has ever done itB.can go away after having done itC.can do it nowadaysD.considers it proper to do so六、BText 3/B(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.The main aim of MEP is to help curriculum development and _.（分数：2.00）A.provid
26、e personal computers for schoolsB.arrange for cheap computers to be supplied to schoolsC.show teachers how to use personal computersD.train teachers to work in classes using computers32.Computers now have been introduced _.（分数：2.00）A.in most secondary schoolsB.in all secondary schoolsC.in most prima
27、ry schools, at half- priceD.in most schools, at no expense to the taxpayer33.The additional grant of money being provided is mainly _.（分数：2.00）A.part of the agreement to supply computers cheaplyB.to develop further computer programmes for schoolsC.to train 50,000 primary teachersD.to provide courses
28、 for secondary teachers34.The original MEP programme was expected to _.（分数：2.00）A.last two years and cost nine million poundsB.last four years and cost nine million poundsC.last two years and cost eleven million poundsD.last four years and cost eleven million pounds35.The reason for the introduction
29、 of computers in schools is that _.（分数：2.00）A.in future, all teaching will be done with computersB.computer programme will have better jobs in futureC.large numbers of people will have to be trained as computer programmersD.people will need to understand them to obtain information in their work七、BPa
30、rt B/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Roy（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Fred（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Kevin（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Victor（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.Herbert（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_八、BSection Writi(总题数：2，分数：30.00)41.Write a letter of consolation. Mike, your friend, has had an accident and is now in the hospital. Write a letter to show you
31、r concern and good wish. You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Zhang Ling“ instead. You do not need to write the address.（分数：15.00）_42.The following graph shows cancer risk factors. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 120 words
32、making reference to the following points: 1) The various different factors causing cancer 2) The corresponding measures taken to prevent the possible cancer. （分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-171 答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数：2，分数：10.00)BPart A/B BDirections:/B IYou will hear 10 short dialogues. Fo
33、r 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 ONLY ONCE. Now look at question 1./I（分数：5.00）(1).How much does the stereo cost n
34、ow?（分数：1.00）A.$1000B.$800C.$820D.$960 解析：听力原文 M: Jesus Christ ! I just cant believe my eyes ! I remember this type of stereo costs $ 800 a week ago. W: Well, the price has gone up by 20%, you know. 精解 本题是计算题。因为一周前是$800，而现在“go up(上升)”了 20%，因此是$960。(2).What do we learn from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A
35、.Henry doesnt like the color.B.Someone else painted the house. C.There was no ladder in the house.D.Henry painted the house himself.解析：听力原文 M: Did Henry paint the whole house himself? W: He had it painted, because he doesnt Nike climbing ladders. 精解 推理题。从对话中可知 Henry 叫别人帮他粉刷了房子(“he had painted“)，因为他不
36、喜欢爬梯子。因此答案是B。(3).What does the man mean? A David only does half of the work. B David gets the promotion earlier than Carol. C Carol works more than David. D Carol should get the promotion.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：听力原文 W: Who do you think should get the promotion, Carol or David? M: Carol is much more th
37、orough in her work than David is. W: I quite agree with you. M: Whats more, Carol always have a moral compass for himself and is honest. 精解 推理题。根据对话所说“Carol 在工作中比 David 更细心认真”，可见 Carol 应该升职。所以答案是D。(4).What country does Suzanne presently call her home?（分数：1.00）A.America.B.England. C.Switzerland.D.Swe
38、den.解析：听力原文 M: Where did Suzanne come from? W: She was born in Switzerland and grew up in Sweden, but now shes a citizen of England. 精解 细节题。从对话可知，Suzanne 现在是England 居民，所以她现在可以称 England 为她的家。所以答案是B。(5).What will the woman do?（分数：1.00）A.Go to the airport anyway.B.Make a new reservation at the hotel.C.
39、Take another plane. D.Go there by train instead.解析：听力原文 M: Its already 3: 30. Youll definitely be late for the 4:00 plane. W: I know. Ill phone the airport and get my ticket changed. 精解 推理题。女士说她会给机场打电话并换飞机票，因此结果当然是她会乘坐另一架飞机走，即答案C。(1).What does the woman mean?（分数：1.00）A.She goes to the theatre occasi
40、onally. B.She doesnt like going to theatres.C.She goes to theatres very often.D.She goes to theatres only when she is off duty.解析：听力原文 M: Do you go to the theatre regularly? W: Well, off and on. 精解 考固定搭配。“off and on“是不经常、偶尔的意思。因此选项A是正确的。(2).Why was he late?（分数：1.00）A.Laziness.B.Missed the bus.C.Car
41、trouble. D.Heavy traffic.解析：听力原文 W; Did you come to work on time? M: No, I came late because my car wouldnt start. 精解 细节题。男士上班迟到的原因是车子发动不起来(“wouldnt start)，即是车子故障问题，而不是偷懒、误了公车或堵车的原因。因此答案是C。(3).How does Susan feel?（分数：1.00）A.Satisfied.B.Happy.C.Tired.D.Discouraged. 解析：听力原文 M: Susan, how are you getti
42、ng along with the translation work? W: I have written and rewritten so much that I dont know ff Ill ever get it finished. 精解 语气推断题。从 Susan 所说“我写了又写，改了又改，不知道何时才能完成”，可见 Susan 因不知如何继续下去而感到沮丧(discouraged)。因此D是最合适的答案。(4).What do we learn from this conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Jack is dependable. B.Tom always
43、tells the truth.C.Jack is wealthy.D.Tom is sometimes more foolish than Jack.解析：听力原文 W: How do you compare Tom with Jack? M: Tom is clever and Jack is honest. But I think Jack is more trustworthy. 精解 判断题。对话中提到 Tom 聪明而 Jack 诚实可信，选择项中只有A“Jack 是可靠的”符合对话，其它的都不符合。因此答案是A。(5).What kind of a person is Bob?（分
44、数：1.00）A.He is shy.B.He is quiet.C.He is talkative. D.He is helpful.解析：听力原文 W: Peter is a quiet boy. He rarely says a thing. M: Well, let me tell you, his brother Bob is just the opposite. 精解 推理题。根据对话中提到的“Peter 是个安静、不爱多说话的男孩”，而他的兄弟 Bob 则与他完全相反，因此在回答 Bob 是个怎样的人时，选项C talkative(“爱说话”)是正确的答案。二、BPart B/B
45、(总题数：4，分数：15.00)IQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the following dialogue./I（分数：3.00）(1).Whats the main purpose of the man s trip?（分数：1.00）A.To improve his skating techniques.B.To visit his sister.C.To take a vacation. D.To learn to ski.解析：听力原文11-13 M: I have been studying too much and need a change.
46、So Ive just made plans to go away during January break. W: Really? Where are you going? M: Im planning to visit New Mexico. W: My sister and I vacationed there last year and we had a great time. M: Did you get into Albuquerque? W: Sure. Whenever we were skiing. M: Is it far from the mountains? W: No
47、t at all. Though Albuquerque is on a high flat plateau. There are even higher mountains near it. Just half an hour away from the city there are snow - covered slopes. M: Well. As the mountains are just thirty minutes away, I guess I should take my ice skate and my skis. W: Definitely. M: I heard tha
48、t the weather there is great. W: It is. No humidity, moderate temperatures, but you do need to be careful about high altitude. M: What should I do about that? W: Oh, just take it easy for a few days. Dont go hiking up the mountains or exercise too vigorously. Just do everything gradually. M: Im sure I will be fin
