1、公共英语三级-23 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Text 1(总题数：1，分数：25.00)I“m usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While
2、 any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today“s children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a highe
3、r level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago. Why are America“s kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation-brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things and a growing perception
4、 that the world is a more dangerous place. Given that we can“t turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope. At the top of the list is nurturing (培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build
5、communities and protect individuals against stress. To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep. Limit the amount of virtual (虚
6、拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It“s not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news. Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale. Make exercise part of your daily routine. It w
7、ill help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable But it doesn“t have to ruin your life.（分数：25.00）(1).The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people“s state of mind are _.（分数：5.00）A.surprisingB.confusingC.illogical
8、D.questionable(2).What does the author mean when he says, “we can“t turn the clock back“ (Line 1, Para.3)? _（分数：5.00）A.It“s impossible to slow down the pace of change.B.The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.C.Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.D.It“s impossible
9、to forget the past.(3).According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago _.（分数：5.00）A.were less isolated physicallyB.were probably less self-centeredC.probably suffered less from anxietyD.were considered less individualistic(4).The first and
10、 most important thing parents should do to help their children is _.（分数：5.00）A.to provide them with a safer environmentB.to lower their expectations for themC.to get them more involved sociallyD.to set a good model for them to follow(5).What conclusion can be drawn from the passage? _（分数：5.00）A.Anxi
11、ety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.B.Children“s anxiety has been enormously exaggerated.C.Children“s anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.D.Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature.四、Text 2(总题数：1，分数：25.00)Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all
12、spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu (流感) may make a difference in how long the misery lasts. The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu, and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. That“s because th
13、e prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come. The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, whi
14、le the flu is caused by three viruses-flu A, B and C. There is no cure for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine (疫苗), which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ALA. But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and com
15、mon cold have many similarities, there are some obvious signs to look for. Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all a
16、ges. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms. The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if
17、 their small children have flu-like symptoms. Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome (综合征), a rare but serious condition of the live
18、r and central nervous system. There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.（分数：25.00）(1).According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help _.（分数：5.00）A.s
19、horten the duration of the illnessB.the patient buy medicine over the counterC.the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugsD.prevent people from catching colds and the flu(2).According to the ALA, the best way to fight the flu is to _.（分数：5.00）A.take medicine upon catching the diseaseB.get vaccinat
20、edC.identify the virus which causes itD.consult a doctor as soon as possible(3).Which of the following symptom will distinguish the flu from a cold? _（分数：5.00）A.A stuffy nose.B.A high temperature.C.A sore throat.D.A dry cough.(4).If children have flu-like symptoms, their parents _.（分数：5.00）A.are adv
21、ised to give them aspirinB.should watch out for signs of Reye syndromeC.are encouraged to call the doctorD.should prevent them from mixing with people running a fever(5).We learn from the passage that _.（分数：5.00）A.The cold symptoms are more severe than those of the fluB.aspirin should not be include
22、d in over-the-counter medicines for the fluC.delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous systemD.over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu五、Text 3(总题数：1，分数：25.00)Two hours from the tall buildings of Manhattan and Philadelphia live som
23、e of the world“s largest black bears. They are in northern Pennsylvania“s Pocono Mountains, a home they share with an abundance of other wildlife. The streams, lakes, meadows (草地), mountain ridges and forests that make the Poconos an ideal place for blackbears have also attracted more people to the
24、region. Open spaces are threatened by plans for housing estates and important habitats (栖息地) are endangered by highway construction. To protect the Poconos“ natural beauty from irresponsible development, the Nature Conservancy (大自然保护协会) named the area one of America“s “Last Great Places“. Operating
25、out of a century-old schoolhouse in the village of Long Pond, Pennsylvania, the conservancy“s president Cook is working with local people and business leaders to balance economic growth with environmental protection. By forging partnerships with people like Francis Altemose, the Conservancy has been
26、 able to protect more than 14,000 acres of environmentally important land in the area. Altemose“s family has farmed in the Poconos area for generations. Two years ago Francis worked with the Conservancy to include his farm in a county farmland protection program. As a result, his family“s land can b
27、e protected from development and the Altemoses will be better able to provide a secure financial future for their 7-year-old grandson. Cook attributes the Conservancy“s success in the Poconos to having a local presence and a commitment to working with local residents. “The key to protecting these re
28、markable lands is connecting with the local community,“ Cook said. “The people who live there respect the land. They value quiet forests, clear streams and abundant wildlife. They are eager to help with conservation effort. “ For more information on how you can help the Nature Conservancy protect th
29、e Poconos and the world“s other “ Last Great Places“, please call 18885646864 or visit us on the World Wide Web at www. tnc. org.（分数：25.00）(1).The purpose in naming the Poconos as one of America“s “Last Great Places“ is to _.（分数：5.00）A.gain support from the local communityB.protect it from irrespons
30、ible developmentC.make it a better home for black bearsD.provide financial security for future generations(2).We learn from the passage that _.（分数：5.00）A.the population in the Poconos area is growingB.wildlife in the Poconos area is dying out rapidlyC.the security of the Poconos residents is being t
31、hreatenedD.farmlands in the Poconos area are shrinking fast(3).Through cooperation with the local residents and business leaders, the Nature Conservancy can _.（分数：5.00）A.protect black bearsB.raise enough fund to help the poorC.balance the economy and environmentD.develop the local economy(4).Accordi
32、ng to Cook, the key to protecting the local lands is to _.（分数：5.00）A.work with local residentsB.work with local businessmenC.value the natural resourcesD.establish a website(5).The purpose of this passage is to _.（分数：5.00）A.make an advertisement for the PoconosB.do a research about the PoconosC.call
33、 on people to help protect the environmentD.attract people to visit Poconos六、Part B(总题数：1，分数：25.00)Margaret Stephens: On the job, we expect equal pay for equal work. Work gives a man identity and status. The same often holds true for a woman. We want our husbands take our jobs as seriously as they t
34、ake their own. I worked as a nurse, he, a sales-execu- tive. I followed him around the country. Each time he was transferred, I found a new position for myself. It wasn“t until I received an award from my hospital that he realized how emotionally attached I was to my profession. Barbra Stern: Men an
35、d women solve problems in different ways. A man tends to be direct-line up all his options, select one, and then proceed. Women can be direct, too, but they may also choose a less obvious path. What women really want is for men to respect the special ways they have of analyzing problems. When men st
36、ruggle with a problem, they stay right with it, but often getting more and more upset. Women are more likely to simply let problems solve themselves. Cindy Rodgers: Men tend to be romantic, often falling in love more quickly than women, who tend to focus on practical considerations in choosing a mat
37、e and look for long-term qualities in a partner. Far more than men, they allow their heads to control their hearts. Even though women may ache for love, they carry around an inner evaluator who asks, “Can I count on this man?“ So any man who hopes to sweep a woman off her feet had better lengthen hi
38、s timetable Nora Kent: Men are often more uncomfortable than women about being alone and tend to get bored more easily. Some men want to control their wives and they get anxious when their wives are off on their own, beyond reach. Women need “down time“ to shop, read, recharge batteries, and a man s
39、houldn“t feel hurt if his spouse doesn“t want to spend every free minute with him. When a woman takes time to be alone, she“s expressing a need to be autonomous. Jessica Vicino: A woman wants most everything a man wants: success, power, status, money, love, marriage, children, happiness and fulfillm
40、ent. Few women relish being a mother, secretary or general picker upper for their husbands. A woman wants the man in her life to be a true equal, someone who respects her strengths, treats her weakness with kindness. In short, she wants a friend, a lover and a partner who understands her. Now match
41、each of the persons to the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements. Statements AWomen don“t fall in love as easily as men do. BWomen need sympathy on the job. CSometimes, a woman needs to be alone. DA woman wants to be friends with her husband. EMen are less serious about their wo
42、rk than women. FWomen solve problems differently from men. GMen should take their wives“ work as seriously as theirs.（分数：25.00）(1).Margaret Stephens（分数：5.00）(2).Barbra Stern（分数：5.00）(3).Cindy Rodgers（分数：5.00）(4).Nora Kent（分数：5.00）(5).Jessica Vicino（分数：5.00）公共英语三级-23 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Readi
43、ng Comprehensio(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Text 1(总题数：1，分数：25.00)I“m usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they
44、 are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today“s children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who w
45、ere treated for mental illness 50 years ago. Why are America“s kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation-brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place. G
46、iven that we can“t turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope. At the top of the list is nurturing (培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against
47、stress. To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep. Limit the amount of virtual (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. I
48、t“s not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news. Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale. Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties an
49、d provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable But it doesn“t have to ruin your life.（分数：25.00）(1).The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people“s state of mind are _.（分数：5.00）A.surprisingB.confusingC.illogicalD.questionable 解析：解析 推理题。题干意为“作者认为，任何研究所得出得关于人们心态的结论都是”。根据题干 the conclusions of any research about people“s state of mind 定位至第一、二句中提到，作 者对这些研究感到 skeptical(持怀疑态度的)，并且认为这类研究缺乏科学依据。D 选项(质疑的)符合题意，故 D 为正确答案。A 项意为“吃惊的”，B 项意为“迷惑的”，C 项意为“不合逻辑的”，均不符合题意。(2).What
