1、公共英语三级-173 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 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 answer the que
2、stion and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE./I（分数：5.00）(1).Where is this conversation probably taking place?（分数：1.00）A.In a post office.B.At an insurance agency.C.On an airplane.D.In a moving company.(2).What does the man mean?（分数：1.00）A.He lent his notes to a classmate.B.He forgot to borrow the
3、 notes.C.He doesnt have an exam.D.He left his notes in class.(3).Why does the woman ask about the time?（分数：1.00）A.She does not have a watch.B.She is nervous about the appointment.C.Toms watch keeps good time.D.Tom is afraid to be late.(4).What are they talking about?（分数：1.00）A.Their best friend.B.Th
4、eir favourite colour.C.The clothes the woman is wearing.D.A present the man has bought.(5).Where did the conversation most probably take place?（分数：1.00）A.In a library.B.In a classroom.C.In a bookstore.D.In a hotel.(1).Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?（分数：1.00）A.Receptionist a
5、nd customer.B.Waitress and customer.C.Salesperson and customer.D.Nurse and patient.(2).Whom is the man speaking, g to?（分数：1.00）A.Electrician.B.Plumber.C.Repairman.D.Mechanic.(3).How many apples will she buy?（分数：1.00）A.8.B.12.C.36.D.24.(4).What is the size of the cardigan the woman wants?（分数：1.00）A.F
6、ourteen inches.B.Fifteen inches.C.Forty inches.D.Fifty inches.(5).What is the address given by the man?（分数：1.00）A.1120, East 42nd Street.B.1120, East 32nd Street.C.1220 ,East 32nd Street.D.1220 ,East 42nd Street.二、BPart B/B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)IQuestions 11 13 are based on the following dialogue./I（分数：3.
7、00）(1).What is one thing the apartment building which the woman describes does not have?（分数：1.00）A.Tennis courts.B.A recreation area.C.A sauna.D.A swimming pool.(2).If the student decides to rent an apartment from the woman, what will his deposit be?（分数：1.00）A.One hundred dollars.B.Thirty-five dolla
8、rs.C.Fifty dollars.D.One hundred fifty dollars.(3).When is the man going to meet the woman?（分数：1.00）A.3:30 this afternoon.B.4:00 this afternoon.C.5:00 this afternoon.D.5:30 this afternoon.IQuestions 14 17 are based on the following dialogue./I（分数：4.00）(1).What is Sally doing now?（分数：1.00）A.Typing le
9、tters for Mr. Black.B.Typing a report for Mrs. Farnsworth.C.Typing a report for Mr. Black.D.Typing letters for Mrs. Farnsworth.(2).Where is Mr. Black going?（分数：1.00）A.Detroit.B.Chicago.C.New York.D.Boston.(3).When will Sally finish the report?（分数：1.00）A.Pretty quick.B.By 8:00.C.In a little while.D.F
10、irst thing in the morning.(4).What kind of watch is Sally going to buy?（分数：1.00）A.A Rolex.B.A Bulova.C.A Seiko.D.An Elgin.IQuestions 18 21 are based on the following dialogue./I（分数：4.00）(1).What is the largest ethnic group in San Francisco?（分数：1.00）A.The blacks.B.The whites.C.The Chinese.D.The Japan
11、ese.(2).Where do most of the Chinese people live in San Francisco?（分数：1.00）A.In China-town.B.In the northern part of the city.C.All over the city.D.In Japan-town.(3).What is the Japanese population in San Francisco?（分数：1.00）A.12 000.B.700 000.C.50 000.D.20 000.(4).How does the man know so much about
12、 San Francisco?（分数：1.00）A.He thinks the city is pretty.B.He likes to talk about it.C.He travels a lot in the city.D.He teaches ethnic history at a university.IQuestions 2225 are based on the following dialogue./I（分数：4.00）(1).How did the woman do on her driving test?（分数：1.00）A.She failed.B.She barely
13、 passed.C.She passed easily.D.She wouldnt say.(2).What does the woman believe she did well?（分数：1.00）A.Changing lanes.B.Starting on a hill.C.Parking at the curb.D.Keeping a proper distance.(3).What Was the womans problem when making a turn?（分数：1.00）A.Not using her signal.B.Being in the wrong lane.C.D
14、riving too slowly.D.Not looking over her shoulder.(4).Why did the woman bump a car in traffic?（分数：1.00）A.It hit her from behind.B.She rolled backwards.C.She shifted into reverse.D.She went through a red light.三、BSection Use o(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.scatteredB.openedC.spreadD.coveredA.houseB.roomC.earsD.m
15、indA.whenB.whileC.in orderD.andA.feetB.bootsC.coatD.elbowsA.beforeB.thanC.whenD.untilA.meansB.showedC.indicatedD.madeA.caseB.momentC.pointD.timeA.upB.onC.tightD.togetherA.hauledB.pushedC.draggedD.pulledA.came withB.came up withC.came toD.cameA.knockB.knocksC.wordsD.wordA.HowB.WhatC.SoD.TooA.wait for
16、B.missedC.pickedD.takenA.driedB.polishedC.brushedD.washedA.DuringB.AfterC.InD.OnA.openB.upC.downD.onA.looked intoB.looked upC.looked out ofD.looked atA.lyingB.standingC.sittingD.walkingA.alsoB.stillC.yetD.tooA.andB.whenC.sinceD.for四、BSection Readi(总题数：5，分数：10.00)21.In order to continue the marriages
17、 of the shiftworkers,_.（分数：2.00）A.wives must learn to care for the children when their husbands are absentB.shiftwork couples must administer their time and activitiesC.wives mustnt adapt their own feelings of boredom to their husbands workD.all of these22.Despite_, shiftwork couples still hoped to
18、maintain a stable life.（分数：2.00）A.traditional beliefs about marriageB.lack of control over timeC.a very clear division of rolesD.the demands of work23.What is implied by the author?（分数：2.00）A.Shiftwork had a direct effect on the attitudes and behavior of family members.B.Shiftworkers could live a no
19、rmal life.C.Shiftwork couples had unconventional ideas about marriage.D.Female shiftworkers were satisfied with the time spent together with their families.24.From the selection, we can conclude that female shiftworkers were NOT satisfied with_.（分数：2.00）A.their workB.their childrenC.their husbands i
20、nability to protect the family and provide companionshipD.leisure activities25.The best title for this paragraph is_.（分数：2.00）A.Constructing Family LifeB.Managing Time and ActivitiesC.The Meaning of MarriageD.Living a Normal Life五、BText 2/B(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.Which of the following is NOT listed as a
21、 light oil?（分数：2.00）A.Gasoline.B.Kerosine.C.Distillate oil.D.Diesel oil.27.Which of the following is NOT true?（分数：2.00）A.Crude oil is found below land and water.B.Crude oil is always found a few hundred feet below the surface.C.Pumping and pressure force crude oil to the surface.D.A variety of petro
22、leum products is obtained from crude oil.28.How is crude oil brought to the surface?（分数：2.00）A.By expansion of the hydrocarbons.B.By pressure and pumping.C.By vacuum created in the drilling pipe.D.By expansion and contraction of the earths surface.29.Which of the following is TRUE?（分数：2.00）A.The var
23、ious petroleum products are produced by filtration.B.Heating and condensation produce the various products.C.Chemical separation is used to produce the various products.D.Mechanical means such as the centrifuge are used to produce the various products.30.Many thousands of hydrocarbon compounds are p
24、ossible because_.（分数：2.00）A.the petroleum products vary greatly in physical appearanceB.complicated refining processes rearrange the chemical structureC.the two atoms in the molecule assume many positionsD.the pressure needed to force it to the surface causes molecular transformation六、BText 3/B(总题数：
25、5，分数：10.00)31.The writer of this passage wanted to_.（分数：2.00）A.take a photograph of the birdB.make a recording of the bird s callsC.catch the birdD.watch the sunrise32.The bird began to dance_.（分数：2.00）A.as soon as they saw himB.as soon as he had finished cleaning himselfC.as soon as he settled down
26、D.some time after they first saw them33.The particular bird they were watching_.（分数：2.00）A.danced with the two hen birdsB.fell off a branchC.was afraid of the two hen birdsD.cleaned himself in frequency34.Soon after the two hen birds had arrived_.（分数：2.00）A.they settled down with the maleB.the male
27、drove one of them offC.they make unmusical cries like the maleD.they lost interest in the male35.While the male bird was dancing_.（分数：2.00）A.he showed off his tail feathersB.he shook leaves off the treeC.he threw away some feathersD.he cried more frequently七、BPart B/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Reuters（分数：1.0
28、0）填空项 1:_37.Press Association（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Exchange Telegraph Company（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Extel Financial（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.BBC（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_八、BSection Writi(总题数：2，分数：30.00)41.Write a letter to a publishing house asking for information on a book about American culture. You want to know what the
29、 price is, when it is going to be published, whether there is a discount. for group order and what is about the postage? You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Li Ping“ instead. You do not need to write the address.（分数：15.00）_42.Below is a graph s
30、howing the distribution of car accidents in Walton city during 1998. Study carefully the graph and write an essay of about 120 words making reference with the following points: 1. rise and fall of the rate of car accidents as indicated by the graph 2. possible reason (s) for the decline of car accid
31、ents in the city 3. your predications of what will happen next year （分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-173 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 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
32、, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE./I（分数：5.00）(1).Where is this conversation probably taking place?（分数：1.00）A.In a post office. B.At an insurance agency.C.On an airplane.D.In a moving company.解析：听力原文 M: Can yo
33、u tell me how much it would cost to send this package by air? W: Do you want to insure it?(2).What does the man mean?（分数：1.00）A.He lent his notes to a classmate. B.He forgot to borrow the notes.C.He doesnt have an exam.D.He left his notes in class.解析：听力原文 M: Why not use your class notes to study for
34、 the exam? W: I let Mary borrow them.(3).Why does the woman ask about the time?（分数：1.00）A.She does not have a watch.B.She is nervous about the appointment. C.Toms watch keeps good time.D.Tom is afraid to be late.解析：听力原文 W: Tom, what time is it now? M: Its still early, just after two. W: Well, as you
35、 know, this is a very important appointment. I cant be late, can I?(4).What are they talking about?（分数：1.00）A.Their best friend.B.Their favourite colour.C.The clothes the woman is wearing. D.A present the man has bought.解析：听力原文 M: Thats a nice dress youre wearing. W: Thank you. My mother gave it to
36、me as a birthday present. She knows reds my favourite colour.(5).Where did the conversation most probably take place?（分数：1.00）A.In a library.B.In a classroom.C.In a bookstore. D.In a hotel.解析：听力原文 M: Id like to have a copy of Professor Smiths book on English dialects. W: Im sorry, sir. That book has
37、 been out of stock for some time now.(1).Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?（分数：1.00）A.Receptionist and customer. B.Waitress and customer.C.Salesperson and customer.D.Nurse and patient.解析：听力原文 W: Friendship Department Store. May I help you? M: Yes, could you tell me when the st
38、ore closes today? W: We close at 7:30. M: I see. And when do you open? W: Nine oclock on the weekend. M: Fine. Thank you very much.(2).Whom is the man speaking, g to?（分数：1.00）A.Electrician.B.Plumber. C.Repairman.D.Mechanic.解析：听力原文 M: This is Mr. James. My heater is not getting any power and the temp
39、erature is going to get down below freezing. Could you come over and repair it? W: This is our busiest time of the year, but Ill speak to one of our men about getting over there sometime today.(3).How many apples will she buy?（分数：1.00）A.8.B.12.C.36.D.24. 解析：听力原文 W: Im in charge of buying the fruit f
40、or the children at our church. Im so happy to find that apples and grapes are in season. Give me two dozens of each. M: I hope that theyre as good as they look.(4).What is the size of the cardigan the woman wants?（分数：1.00）A.Fourteen inches. B.Fifteen inches.C.Forty inches.D.Fifty inches.解析：听力原文 M: C
41、an I help you, Madam? W: Yes. I want to see some cardigans. M: What size do you take, Madam? W: About fourteen inches.(5).What is the address given by the man?（分数：1.00）A.1120, East 42nd Street.B.1120, East 32nd Street. C.1220 ,East 32nd Street.D.1220 ,East 42nd Street.解析：听力原文 M: Hello, I want a cab.
42、 W: OK. What address is it? M: 1120, East 32nd Street. W: Right. The cab will be there in several minutes.二、BPart B/B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)IQuestions 11 13 are based on the following dialogue./I（分数：3.00）(1).What is one thing the apartment building which the woman describes does not have?（分数：1.00）A.Tennis
43、courts.B.A recreation area.C.A sauna.D.A swimming pool. 解析：听力原文 11-13 W: Good afternoon. Globe Apartments. May I help you? M: Yes, I want to rent a one-bed-room apartment. Do you have any available? W: No, Im sorry. None are available at this time, but I expect a vacancy in about three weeks. Could
44、I interest you in a two-bedroom? M: Well, you see, Im a student, how much more would a two-bedroom apartment cost me? W: The one-bedroom rents for $ 1 150 a month and the two-bedroom is only thirty-five dollars more. M: Is the two-bedroom a great deal larger than the one-bedroom? W: Yes, it is. Also
45、, I might tell you that the one-bedroom doesnt have a dishwasher. All of our two-bedroom apartments do. M: What about signing a lease? W: We do require a 6-month lease, and there is a deposit of $ 1 100 in case any damage is done to the apartment. M: Is there a pool? W: No, Im sorry, there isnt. We
46、do have a recreation area and a sauna. Also, there are tennis courts close to our building. M: When could I see an apartment? W: How about later this afternoon? Lets see. I have an appointment at three thirty and another one at four. What about five oclock this afternoon? M: That would be fine. Ill
47、pick my wife up from work, and well come right over. W: Ill be looking forward to seeing you then. M: Thank you. Goodbye. W: Goodbye.(2).If the student decides to rent an apartment from the woman, what will his deposit be?（分数：1.00）A.One hundred dollars. B.Thirty-five dollars.C.Fifty dollars.D.One hu
48、ndred fifty dollars.解析：(3).When is the man going to meet the woman?（分数：1.00）A.3:30 this afternoon.B.4:00 this afternoon.C.5:00 this afternoon. D.5:30 this afternoon.解析：IQuestions 14 17 are based on the following dialogue./I（分数：4.00）(1).What is Sally doing now?（分数：1.00）A.Typing letters for Mr. Black.B.Typing a report for Mrs. Farnsworth.C.Typing a report
