1、公共英语三级-239 及答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Listening (总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)(1).How much do the jackets cost?（分数：1.00）A.The price is not on the tag.B.$50.C.$15.D.$5.(2).When will the plane arrive?（分数：1.00）A.At 1:00 pm.B.At 1:30 pm.C.At 2:00 pm.D.At 2:30 pm.(3).How long is the li
2、brary open on Saturdays?（分数：1.00）A.8 hours.B.12 hours.C.10 hours.D.16 hours.(4).When will Linda arrive?（分数：1.00）A.Next week.B.Today.C.Tomorrow.D.Next month.(5).Who works the hardest?（分数：1.00）A.Jim.B.Mary.C.Joe.D.Both Jim and Mary.(1).What does the woman mean?（分数：1.00）A.She is busy now.B.The operator
3、 did the same thing to her.C.If the line is busy, the man should dial later.D.She cant reach the operator either.(2).How did the woman feel about the movie?（分数：1.00）A.She thought it interesting.B.She found it boring.C.She felt it difficult to understand.D.She enjoyed it very much.(3).What does the w
4、oman imply?（分数：1.00）A.She is not interested in the article.B.She has given the man much trouble.C.She would like to have a copy of the article.D.She doesnt want to take the trouble to read the article.(4).What does the woman think will happen?（分数：1.00）A.The man will not be able to sleep.B.Someone wi
5、ll enter from the back door.C.The lock on the door will break.D.The man will not be able to come back.(5).What do we learn from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.The man enjoys traveling by car.B.The man lives far from the subway.C.The man is good at driving.D.The man used to own a car.三、Part B(总题数：4，分数：1
6、5.00)Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：4.00）(1).Why did the scientists work so hard at mapping the human genome?（分数：1.00）A.Because the human genome can destroy many illnesses.B.Because the human genomes completion can help to get rid of many diseases.C.Because they
7、wanted to be better known than others.D.Because the Human Genome Project can provide a lot of chances of work.(2).According to the passage, which of the following countries is the most advanced in genetic research?（分数：1.00）A.Japan.B.Germany.C.The United States.D.China.(3).According to the passage, w
8、hich of the following is not true?（分数：1.00）A.If the genes can be found, scientists can study many new ways to cure illnesses.B.The United States began genetic research early in the 19th century.C.Many medical companies show great interest in drawing the human genome map.D.The scientists have made gr
9、eat progress in connecting some genes with the cancers.(4).What is mainly talked about in this passage?（分数：1.00）A.The great human genome.B.The discovery of genes.C.Unlocking the genetic code.D.Genes and scientists.Questions 15 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：4.00）(1).According
10、 to the writer, time problems _.（分数：1.00）A.are caused by the telephone, meetings and visitorsB.are caused by delayed information or decisionsC.can be solved by self-managementD.cant be controlled(2).Which of the following is not mentioned as time internally generates time wasters?（分数：1.00）A.Slowness
11、 and indecision.B.Lack of self-discipline.C.Jumping from task to task without finishing any of them.D.Working hard.(3).It can be concluded from the passage that the abilities to plan, organize, delegate, direct and control should _.（分数：1.00）A.be used in managing others activitiesB.be used in managin
12、g ones own activitiesC.not be used in time managementD.be used in managing both others and ones activities(4).We can also draw a conclusion that the key to successful time management is _.（分数：1.00）A.working harder and harderB.clever self-managementC.thinking of what to do, and how and when to do itD
13、.employing a skillful secretaryQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：4.00）(1).Which of the following is not true?（分数：1.00）A.Chinese people are now spending more time surfing the net than watching TV.B.There are more Chinese people using the Internet for information comp
14、ared with those reading news on the Internet.C.There are more people using e-mail compared with those searching information on the Internet.D.There are more people using e-mail compared with those reading news on the Internet.(2).The survey shows that _.（分数：1.00）A.only 10.4% reported use the Interne
15、t to send and receive emailB.less than half of the people use the Internet for entertainmentC.all of the people reported like to play games on-lineD.most of the people reported read on-line news(3).Whats the percentage of interviewees quite often download music from the Internet?（分数：1.00）A.56.5 %.B.
16、53.5%.C.55.1%.D.10.4%.(4).Which of the following is voted as the best?（分数：1.00）A.Sohu.B.Sina.C.Baidu.D.Yahoo.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：3.00）(1).Why does the woman call Mr. Johnson?（分数：1.00）A.To introduce a job.B.To set up a laboratory.C.To go to a colle
17、ge.D.To get a job.(2).How did the Job Center get to know Johnson?（分数：1.00）A.Johnson phoned them.B.Johnson e-mailed them.C.Johnson helped them.D.Johnson is the Job Centers assistant.(3).What makes Johnson think more about the job?（分数：1.00）A.The pay.B.The employer.C.The working time.D.The working envi
18、ronment.四、Section Use of Eng(总题数：1，分数：20.00)TextFrom childhood to old age, we all use language as a means of broadening our knowledge of ourselves and the world about us. When humans first (26) , they were like newborn children, unable to use this (27) tool. Yet once language developed, the possibil
19、ities for human kinds future (28) and cultural growth increased.Many linguists believe that evolution is (29) for our ability to produce and use language. They (30) that our highly evolved brain provides us (31) an innate language ability not found in lower (32) . Proponents of this innateness theor
20、y say that our (33) for language is inborn, but that language itself develops gradually, (34) a function of the growth of the brain during childhood. Therefore there are critical (35) times for language development.Current (36) of innateness theory are mixed, however, evidence supporting the existen
21、ce of some innate abilities is undeniable. (37) , more and more schools are discovering that foreign languages are best taught in (38) grades. Young children often can learn several languages by being (39) to them, while adults have a much harder time learning another language once the (40) of their
22、 first language have become firmly fixed.(41) some aspects of language are undeniably innate, language does not develop automatically in a vacuum. Children who have been (42) from other human beings do not possess language. This demonstrates that (43) with other human beings is necessary for proper
23、language development. Some linguists believe that this is even more basic to human language (44) than any innate capacities. These theorists view language as imitative, learned behavior. (45) , children learn language from their parents by imitating them. Parents gradually shape their childs languag
24、e skills by positively reinforcing precise imitations and negatively reinforcing imprecise ones.（分数：20.00）A.generatedB.evolvedC.bornD.originatedA.valuableB.appropriateC.convenientD.favoriteA.attainmentsB.feasibilityC.entertainmentsD.evolutionA.essentialB.availableC.reliableD.responsibleA.confirmB.in
25、formC.claimD.convinceA.forB.fromC.ofD.withA.organizationsB.organismsC.humansD.childrenA.potentialB.performanceC.preferenceD.passionA.asB.just asC.likeD.unlikeA.ideologicalB.biologicalC.socialD.psychologicalA.reviewsB.referenceC.reactionD.recommendationA.In a wordB.In a senseC.IndeedD.In other wordsA
26、.variousB.differentC.the higherD.the lowerA.revealedB.exposedC.engagedD.involvedA.regulationsB.formationsC.rulesD.constitutionsA.AlthoughB.WhetherC.SinceD.WhenA.distinguishedB.differentC.protectedD.isolatedA.expositionB.comparisonC.contrastD.interactionA.acquisitionB.appreciationC.requirementD.alter
27、nativeA.As a resultB.After allC.In other wordsD.Above all五、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、Part A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、Text 1(总题数：1，分数：10.00)With only about 1,000 pandas left in the world, China is desperately trying to clone the animal and save the endangered species. Thats a move similar to what a T
28、exas A The future is determined by the actions of the present days.The responsibility we have for the future begins when we recognize that we ourselves create the future-that the future is not something imposed upon us by fate or other forces beyond our control.We ourselves build the future both thr
29、ough what we do and what we do not do.Simon:The future will see more unbelievable things. In the future people will be able to predict their performance from the strength of the brains electrical activity can be measured through the scalp (头皮). Bosses could measure brain activity and tell whether a
30、worker is performing well, working hard, or too tired to do the job properly.Alan:In the new century, things around us will be more fascinating. The chemical gelatin (胶原蛋白) in the brain is said to increase your desire for fat, when it is stimulated. This means that disturbances (失调) of this chemical
31、 gelatin can lead to overeating. Doctor Green presented an academic paper suggesting that the appetite for fat-rich food can be controlled through drugs that block the effects of galatin.Nick:In the future our life will change greatly. It is quite certain that computers will play an important role i
32、n our life. You will visit your doctor, and find that he uses a computer screen and visual information about your condition, instead of his note books. Computers in your home will enable you to answer interactive questions about your health and show the alternative results which will affect you if y
33、ou act in a certain way.Julie:In the future, computers will change the way the doctors diagnose (诊断) and treat their patients. Also doctors will change their traditional notion of medicine. Although pulls for tension, heart conditions, being overweight and other life-threatening conditions are presc
34、ribed by western doctors, most doctors now require patients to focus on healthy way of living by changing diets and using more exercise as a mean to keep well.Now match each of the people (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements.Statements A You build your own fut
35、ure. B Healthy lifestyles will be a more popular way. C Computer will be an effective tool for doctors. D Doctors may not need pills for heart troubles or overweight. E Your brain waves may be used to check out your work performance. F People will be able to visit doctors more frequently. G Our appe
36、tite will be well controlled by drugs.（分数：5.00）(1).Peter（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Simon（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Alan（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Nick（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Julie（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十一、Section Writing(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十二、Part A(总题数：1，分数：15.00)1.Suppose that you ordered a refrigerator but later found a problem. Wri
37、te a letter of complaint to describe the matter and require settlement. You should write approximately 100 words.Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Li Ming“ instead.（分数：15.00）_十三、Part B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)2.Suppose that one of your foreign friends will visit your living city for t
38、he first time, and he hopes you could introduce it to him. Please write an essay with about 120 words covering the following points:1) The city was built in the Qing Dynasty, and it had been described by many famous poets in history2) It has changed a lot since 19493) It has become one of tourist at
39、traction places in China（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-239 答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Listening (总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)(1).How much do the jackets cost?（分数：1.00）A.The price is not on the tag.B.$50. C.$15.D.$5.解析：听力原文W: Excuse me, did you say that these jackets were fifteen dollars?M: No.
40、 I said fifty dollars. Heres the price on the tag.精解 对话中女士问：“抱歉，你是说这些夹克是 15 美元吗?”男士说：“不，我是说 50 美元。标签上有价格。”所以夹克真正的价格是 50 美元，答案选 B。(2).When will the plane arrive?（分数：1.00）A.At 1:00 pm.B.At 1:30 pm.C.At 2:00 pm.D.At 2:30 pm. 解析：听力原文M: Excuse me, when will Flight Number BA 981 from New York arrive?W: It
41、 was scheduled to arrive at 1:00 pm. But it will be delayed for an hour and a half.精解 对话中男士问：“打扰了。从纽约出发的 BA 981 航班什么时候到达?”女士答到：“预计是下午1 点到达，但它将会晚点一个半小时。”所以 BA 981 航班到达的时间应该是下午 2:30。答案选 D。(3).How long is the library open on Saturdays?（分数：1.00）A.8 hours.B.12 hours.C.10 hours. D.16 hours.解析：听力原文W: When
42、is the library open on Saturdays?M: From 8 am to 6 pm.精解 对话中女士问：“图书馆周六什么时候开放?”，男士答道：“From 8 am to 6 pm”因此图书馆星期六开放 10 个小时。所以答案选 C。(4).When will Linda arrive?（分数：1.00）A.Next week.B.Today.C.Tomorrow. D.Next month.解析：听力原文M: Is Linda supposed to be here today?W: Actually she was supposed to come next wee
43、k, but shes coming tomorrow instead.精解 对话中男士问：“琳达今天可能会来这里吗?”女士答道：“本来预计她下周来，但她改在了明天。”所以，琳达将会在明天来。所以答案选 C。(5).Who works the hardest?（分数：1.00）A.Jim. B.Mary.C.Joe.D.Both Jim and Mary.解析：听力原文W: Mary works much harder than Joe.M: But Jim works even harder than Mary.精解 对话中女士说：“玛丽比乔工作要努力。”男士答道：“但吉姆甚至比玛丽工作还要
44、努力。”所以三个人中最努力的是吉姆。即答案选 A。(1).What does the woman mean?（分数：1.00）A.She is busy now.B.The operator did the same thing to her.C.If the line is busy, the man should dial later.D.She cant reach the operator either. 解析：听力原文M: Im getting a busy signal when I dial the operator.W: The same thing is happening
45、to me.精解 对话中男士说：“当我给接线员拨电话的时候，我总是收到占线信号。”女士答道：“同样的事情也发生在我的身上。”这位女士的意思是说她也无法接通接线员。所以本题的答案选 D。(2).How did the woman feel about the movie?（分数：1.00）A.She thought it interesting.B.She found it boring. C.She felt it difficult to understand.D.She enjoyed it very much.解析：听力原文M: That was such an interesting
46、movie! I hope you enjoy it as much as l did.W: I must admit that I fell asleep after the first thirty minutes.精解 对话中男士说：“那是多么有趣的一部电影啊!我希望你像我一样喜欢它。”女士答道：“我必须承认我在开始 30 分钟后就睡着了。”通过女士没有看完电影就睡着了这点可知她觉得电影枯燥。所以答案 B 符合题意。(3).What does the woman imply?（分数：1.00）A.She is not interested in the article.B.She has
47、 given the man much trouble.C.She would like to have a copy of the article. D.She doesnt want to take the trouble to read the article.解析：听力原文M: Would you like a copy of professor Smiths article?W: Thanks, its not too much trouble.精解 对话中男士问：“你想要史密斯教授文章的一个副本吗?”女士答道：“谢谢了，那就麻烦你了。”所以女士的意思是说她想要这篇文章的一个副本。即
48、答案选 C。(4).What does the woman think will happen?（分数：1.00）A.The man will not be able to sleep.B.Someone will enter from the back door. C.The lock on the door will break.D.The man will not be able to come back.解析：听力原文W: If I were you, Id be more careful about locking the back door at night.M: Dont worry. No one will break in.精解 对话中女士说：“如果我是你的话，我就会在晚上更加仔细地把后门锁好。”男士说：“别担心，没有人会闯进来。”对话中女士建议把后门所好，所以女士应该是怕有人从后门进来，即答案选 B。(5).What do we learn from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.The man enjoys traveling by car.B.The man lives
