1、公共英语三级-179 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)Part A 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 q
2、uestion and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.(分数:5.00)(1).What happened to Miss Gray?(分数:1.00)A.She was given a new job.B.She was given a raise.C.She was criticized for being late.D.She was praised for her hard work.(2).What is the man thinking about?(分数:1.00)A.Whether to employ the woman.B.Whe
3、ther to take up the new job.C.Whether to ask for a raise.D.Whether to buy a new house.(3).Whats the mans occupation?(分数:1.00)A.A teacher.B.A psychologist.C.A librarian.D.A publisher.(4).What does the man want the woman to do?(分数:1.00)A.To visit more places in the city.B.To take a lot of pictures of
4、the beautiful city.C.To take some pictures of his friends.D.To spare some time to meet his friends.(5).Where was the crime most probably committed?(分数:1.00)A.In town.B.Out of town.C.In the mans house.D.Outside Anns house.(1).Why does the woman want to stay outside?(分数:1.00)A.Because she feels very h
5、ot in the room.B.Because she wants to avoid meeting people.C.Because she wants to smoke a cigarette outside.D.Because she doesnt like the smell of smoke inside.(2).Who is going to paint their house?(分数:1.00)A.Painters hired by the man and woman.B.Painters hired by Mr. Johns.C.Mr. Johns.D.The man and
6、 the woman.(3).What do we learn from this conversation?(分数:1.00)A.The woman enjoyed the movie very much.B.The woman saw a horror movie.C.The man asked the woman to be careful at night.D.The man went to the show with the woman.(4).Why didnt the man get the job?(分数:1.00)A.He doesnt write well enough.B
7、.He is not a professional writer.C.He hasnt got any professional experience.D.He dont perform well in the interview.(5).What does the man mean?(分数:1.00)A.He doesnt think it necessary to refuel the car.B.He can manage to get the gasoline they need.C.He hopes the woman will help him select a fuel.D.He
8、 thinks it is difficult to get fuel for the car.二、BPart B/B(总题数:4,分数:15.00)Questions 11 14 are based on the passage youve just heard.(分数:4.00)(1).What does the Japanese word “tsunami“ mean?(分数:1.00)A.Tide.B.Storm wave.C.Earthquake.D.Strong wind.(2).According to the passage what causes tidal waves?(分
9、数:1.00)A.Earthquake.B.Storms.C.Seaquake.D.Tides.(3).Which of the four statements is true of tidal wave?(分数:1.00)A.It is the regular rise and fall of ocean waters.B.It comes definite times of each day.C.It comes rushing in suddenly and unexpectedly.D.Scientists can hold back a tidal wave.(4).What is
10、the use of a seisograph?(分数:1.00)A.It is used to record the strength of an earthquake or seaquake.B.It is used to record the direction of an earthquake or seaquake.C.It is used to record the length of time of an earthquake or seaquake.D.It is used to predict when a tidal wave will hit land.Questions
11、 15 19 are based on the talk youve just heard(分数:5.00)(1).What opportunity do students in Britain often have?(分数:1.00)A.The opportunity to study abroad.B.The opportunity to travel abroad.C.The opportunity to go on a camping holiday.D.The opportunity to go on a day trip.(2).What holiday is often the
12、cheapest and easiest kind for a family with children?(分数:1.00)A.A summer holiday.B.A winter holiday.C.A camping holiday.D.A package holiday.(3).Why do some families try to have a winter holiday abroad?(分数:1.00)A.Because winter holidays abroad is often at a reduced price.B.Because the Britons enjoy s
13、kiing.C.Because the weather in winter in Britain is nasty.D.Because they can go on a package holiday.(4).Which country is a popular holiday country with the British both in summer and winter?(分数:1.00)A.Italy.B.France.C.Spain.D.Austria.(5).What cant you infer from the passage?(分数:1.00)A.February in B
14、ritain is cold.B.The old people in Britain live a happy life.C.Holidays abroad are cheap.D.There isnt much to see in Britain.Questions 20 23 are based on the passage youve just heard.(分数:4.00)(1).Where did Lisa go for her vacation?(分数:1.00)A.In a small town.B.In a large city.C.In the mountains.D.In
15、a village.(2).What worried Lisa on her vacation?(分数:1.00)A.She didnt have enough money.B.She had forgotten her checkbook.C.She didnt know how to cash a checkbook.D.She didnt know where the bank was.(3).Why did the bank teller ask Lisa to identify herself?(分数:1.00)A.Because she didnt bring her checkb
16、ook with her.B.Because he had never seen Lisa before.C.Because he suspected that she had stolen the checkbook.D.Because she was an attractive woman.(4).How did Lisa feel when she was asked to identify herself?(分数:1.00)A.She left worried.B.She felt happy.C.She felt nervous.D.She felt puzzled.Question
17、s 24 25 are based on the talk youve just heard.(分数:2.00)(1).What kind of person was Mr Scott?(分数:1.00)A.He was an economical person.B.He was a very generous person.C.He was a very foolish person.D.He was good at fixing things.(2).What did Mrs Scott tell her husband that she needed one day?(分数:1.00)A
18、.She needed a cleaner to help her clean the house.B.She needed a few pieces for her household appliances.C.She needed someone to fix her vacuum cleaner.D.She needed some new household appliances.三、BSection Use o(总题数:20,分数:20.00)A.it hadB.to have beenC.it to beD.it wasA.answerB.questionC.touchD.refer
19、A.aboutB.atC.toD.inA.on thatB.on whichC.about whichD.with whichA.boughtB.fellC.becameD.grewA.roseB.aroseC.raiseD.arousedA.atB.withC.onD.forA.scareB.tinyC.littleD.rareA.viewB.visionC.spectacleD.lookA.blew outB.removedC.died awayD.relaxedA.aboutB.to beC.asD.alikeA.slideB.slipC.staggerD.climbA.veryB.fa
20、irlyC.ratherD.hardlyA.made outB.looked toC.clear upD.classifyA.crawledB.crashedC.leaptD.jumpedA.bringB.stretchC.takeD.pickA.takeB.pitchC.bringD.goA.stirred upB.gone upC.grew upD.came upA.blindedB.unsightedC.unseenD.deafenedA.HoweverB.NeverthelessC.DespiteD.With四、BSection Readi(总题数:5,分数:10.00)21.Effe
21、ctive communication between a dog and its owner is _.(分数:2.00)A.essential to solving the dogs behavior problemsB.the foundation for dogs to perform tasksC.a good way to teach the dog new tricksD.an extreme measure in obedience training22.The primary purpose of obedience training is to _.(分数:2.00)A.t
22、each the dog to perform clever tricksB.make the dog aware of its owners authorityC.provide the dog with outlets for its wild behaviorD.enable the dog to regain its normal behavior23.When a dog has received effective obedience training, its owner _.(分数:2.00)A.can give the dog more rewardsB.will enjoy
23、 a better family lifeC.can give the dog more freedomD.will have more confidence in himself24.Behavior problems of dogs are believed to _.(分数:2.00)A.be just part of their natureB.worsen in modern societyC.occur when they go wildD.present a threat to the community25.Why do pet dogs love performing tri
24、cks for their masters?(分数:2.00)A.To avoid being punished.B.To show their affection for their masters.C.To win leadership of the dog pack.D.To show their willingness to obey.五、BText 2/B(总题数:5,分数:10.00)26.In the eyes of the author, a successful engineering student is expected _.(分数:2.00)A.to have an e
25、xcellent academic recordB.to be wise and matureC.to be imaginative with a value system to guide himD.to be a technical genius with a wide vision27.The word“ they“ in “. together they threaten to confuse.“ (Line 3, Para 5) refers to _.(分数:2.00)A.engineering and the liberal artsB.reality and noble ide
26、alsC.flexibility and a value systemD.practicality and rationality28.The authors experience shows that he was _.(分数:2.00)A.creativeB.ambitiousC.unrealisticD.irrational29.According to the author, by interacting with people who study liberal arts, engineering students can _.(分数:2.00)A.balance engineeri
27、ng and the liberal artsB.receive guidance in their careersC.become noble idealistsD.broaden their horizons30.The author chose to study engineering at a small liberal-arts university because he _.(分数:2.00)A.wanted to be an example of practicality and rationalityB.intended to be a combination of engin
28、eer and humanistC.wanted to coordinate engineering with liberal-arts courses in collegeD.intended to be a sensible student with noble ideals六、BText 3/B(总题数:5,分数:10.00)31.Why were cracks in old houses not a big concern?(分数:2.00)A.Because indoor cleanliness was not emphasized.B.Because energy used to
29、be inexpensive.C.Because environmental protection was given top priority.D.Because they were technically unavoidable.32.What made the Ouchidas new house a horrible dream?(分数:2.00)A.Lack of fresh air.B.Poor quality of building materials.C.Gas leakage in the kitchen.D.The newly painted walls.33.This p
30、assage is most probably take from an article entitled“ _ “.(分数:2.00)A.Energy ConservationB.House Building CrisisC.Air Pollution IndoorsD.Traps in Building Construction34.The word“ accentuate“ (Line 4, Para. 3) most probably means“ _ “.(分数:2.00)A.relieveB.accelerateC.worsenD.improve35.It can be learn
31、ed from the passage that the Ouchidas house _.(分数:2.00)A.is well worth the money spent on its constructionB.is almost faultless from the point of energy conservationC.failed to meet energy conservation standardsD.was designed and constructed in a scientific way七、BPart B/B(总题数:5,分数:5.00)36.Carol:(分数:
32、1.00)填空项 1:_37.Bess:(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_38.Ida:(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_39.Ned:(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_40.Ned:(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_八、BSection Writi(总题数:1,分数:15.00)41.Sample Topic 7 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have had a bank account for a few years. Recently you received a letter from the bank stating
33、 that your account is $240 overdrawn and that you will be charged $70 which will be taken directly from your account. You know that this information is incorrect. Write a letter to the bank. Explain what has happened and say what you would like them to do about it. You should write at least 150 word
34、s. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir,(分数:15.00)_九、BPart B/B(总题数:1,分数:15.00)42. (分数:15.00)_公共英语三级-179 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)Part A You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four po
35、ssible 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.(分数:5.00)(1).What happened to Miss Gray?(分数:1.00)A.She was given a new job.B.She was given a raise.C.She was crit
36、icized for being late. D.She was praised for her hard work.解析:听力原文 W: You wanted to see me, Mr. Wright? M: Yes, Miss Gray. Youll have to start getting to work on time, or your service will no longer be needed here.(2).What is the man thinking about?(分数:1.00)A.Whether to employ the woman.B.Whether to
37、 take up the new job. C.Whether to ask for a raise.D.Whether to buy a new house.解析:听力原文 M: You know, Im just not too sure if the new salary will be high enough or even the new position is really what I want. Besides, I like the work that I am doing now. W: It sounds as though youve already made up y
38、our mind about what you are going to do.(3).Whats the mans occupation?(分数:1.00)A.A teacher. B.A psychologist.C.A librarian.D.A publisher.解析:听力原文 W: I m looking for a textbook for my Psychology course. Its called “Introduction to Educational Psychology“. Do you have it? M: Yes, we do. Youll find it i
39、n Section 24 on the top shelf.(4).What does the man want the woman to do?(分数:1.00)A.To visit more places in the city.B.To take a lot of pictures of the beautiful city.C.To take some pictures of his friends.D.To spare some time to meet his friends. 解析:听力原文 W: Oh, this is a beautiful city. Im really g
40、lad Ive brought my camera. M: Yes, there are lots of things to take pictures of here. But I hope you will not plan to spend all your time taking pictures. I have some friends who would like to meet you.(5).Where was the crime most probably committed?(分数:1.00)A.In town. B.Out of town.C.In the mans ho
41、use.D.Outside Anns house.解析:听力原文 M: Why are you so sure that Anne didnt commit the crime? W: She couldnt have committed that crime because I was with her. And we were out of town on that day.(1).Why does the woman want to stay outside?(分数:1.00)A.Because she feels very hot in the room.B.Because she w
42、ants to avoid meeting people.C.Because she wants to smoke a cigarette outside.D.Because she doesnt like the smell of smoke inside. 解析:听力原文 M: Isnt it rather cold outside, Sally? W: It is a bit, but I cant stand the terrible smoke inside. Id rather stay here if you dont mind.(2).Who is going to paint
43、 their house?(分数:1.00)A.Painters hired by the man and woman.B.Painters hired by Mr. Johns.C.Mr. Johns.D.The man and the woman. 解析:听力原文 W: Weve lived here in Thornton for 5 years now and I think its time to have the house painted. M: Youre right. Mr. Johns, our neighbor just had his house painted. Bu
44、t we cannot afford to do it unless we paint it ourselves.(3).What do we learn from this conversation?(分数:1.00)A.The woman enjoyed the movie very much.B.The woman saw a horror movie. C.The man asked the woman to be careful at night.D.The man went to the show with the woman.解析:听力原文 W: I still cant get
45、 over the show last Saturday evening. I keep having frightening dreams all night. M: Se, next time before you walk into a theatre, make sure you know what you are going to see.(4).Why didnt the man get the job?(分数:1.00)A.He doesnt write well enough.B.He is not a professional writer.C.He hasnt got an
46、y professional experience. D.He dont perform well in the interview.解析:听力原文 W: How was the job interview? I think youll make a good journalist. I remember you as the best writer of the class. M: Well, in fact, my application was turned down. They were looking for people with experience in the profess
47、ion.(5).What does the man mean?(分数:1.00)A.He doesnt think it necessary to refuel the car.B.He can manage to get the gasoline they need. C.He hopes the woman will help him select a fuel.D.He thinks it is difficult to get fuel for the car.解析:听力原文 W: We have to face the fact that it is a little hard to
48、 get fuel for the car. M: Between you and me, I think there is always a way to get around this problem.二、BPart B/B(总题数:4,分数:15.00)Questions 11 14 are based on the passage youve just heard.(分数:4.00)(1).What does the Japanese word “tsunami“ mean?(分数:1.00)A.Tide.B.Storm wave. C.Earthquake.D.Strong wind.解析:听力原文11-14 A tidal wave is a very large and very destructive wall of water that rushes in from the ocea