1、公共英语三级-24 (1)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
2、 question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.（分数：5.00）(1).How did the woman feel about the show?（分数：1.00）A.Enjoyable.B.Inspiring.C.MovingD.Dull.(2).What does the man mean?（分数：1.00）A.It will take about one month to repair the watch.B.The woman should have saved more money.C.It is a good idea t
3、o keep the old watch.D.The watch is no longer worth repairing.(3).What are the two speakers doing?（分数：1.00）A.Arguing.B.Protesting.C.Complaining.D.Bargaining.(4).What are they talking about?（分数：1.00）A.Families with cars.B.Americans heavy dependence on cars.C.Roads and highways.D.Traffic problems in A
4、merica.(5).What does the man mean?（分数：1.00）A.The apples and pears might not be so good.B.The apples are not as good as the pears.C.The apples and pears are very good.D.The apples and pears are as good as they look.(1).What did the woman say about the exam?（分数：1.00）A.Her teaching assistant would grad
5、e the exam papers.B.She would collect the exam papers herself.C.She would mark the exam papers herself.D.She would not give her students an exam.(2).What does the woman mean?（分数：1.00）A.She could help him with the problems.B.He should go out for a while.C.She could go out together with him.D.He shoul
6、d do the problems himself.(3).Whats most probably the relationship between the two speakers at the moment?（分数：1.00）A.Customer and salesman.B.Colleagues.C.Employee and boss.D.Classmates.(4).What does the woman say about the reason for her choice?（分数：1.00）A.The first house they is too expensive.B.They
7、 may save some money for the time being.C.She is happy with the price set by the seller.D.Less money will be spent in maintaining the house.(5).What do we learn from this conversation?（分数：1.00）A.It was probably Mr. Browns phone number that the woman wrote down.B.It was just an hour ago that the man
8、met Mr. Brown.C.The woman forgot to write down the phone number.D.The woman needed a sheet of paper to put down the number.二、BPart B/B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)Questions 11 13 are based on the following monologues.（分数：3.00）(1).Why does the speaker say that it isnt a fault to be shy?（分数：1.00）A.Because many peo
9、ple dont know how to behave in social situations.B.Because one may have been born that way.C.Because most persons are shy.D.Because its good to be shy.(2).What is one of the ways suggested by psychologists for measuring shyness?（分数：1.00）A.By prediction.B.By recording.C.Through observation.D.Through
10、interviewing.(3).What is the purpose of the psychologists in asking questions?（分数：1.00）A.To observe people attitude towards strangers.B.To see how people get along with their friends.C.To change peoples behaviour in social life.D.To find out how shy people are.Questions 14 17 are based on the follow
11、ing monologue.（分数：4.00）(1).Where did most of the “pilgrims“ the speaker met come from?A. U.S.（分数：1.00）A.B.Europe.C.Ohio.D.His hometown.(2).What was the main difference the speaker noted on returning to his home town?（分数：1.00）A.It was just early in the morning.B.The school had become better than it u
12、sed to be.C.The “Shakespeare Industry“ has grown more important.D.Many Americans now lived there.(3).What was the direct connection between members of the speakers family and Shakespeare?（分数：1.00）A.They owned Shakespeares birthplace.B.They went to Shakespeares old school.C.They lived near Shakespear
13、es house.D.They shared Shakespeares first name.(4).What was the speakers first reaction to “Shakespeare Industry“?（分数：1.00）A.He thought it was normal.B.He was surprised by it.C.He thought it was ridiculous.D.He became a tourist guide.IQuestion 1821 are based on the following conversation./I（分数：4.00）
14、(1).What is the man interested in at the beginning of the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Through what ways the woman would tackle problems.B.How come she became an assistant manager so young.C.What she would do if she refused to carry out an order.D.What would happen if she refused to carry out an order.(2
15、).What information about the woman can we get from what the man has said?（分数：1.00）A.She has had problems of authority.B.She became an assistant manager recently.C.She became a manager recently.D.She became an assistant manager a few years ago.(3).Why did the woman come to talk with the man?（分数：1.00）
16、A.She came to discuss a problem with the man.B.She came to introduce herself to the man.C.She wanted to be an assistant manager.D.She came to be interviewing for a management position.(4).Why does the woman think she would be suitable for the post?（分数：1.00）A.Because she has a great deal of experienc
17、e in senior management.B.Because she has a lack of experience in senior management.C.Because she would bring a new approach to the job.D.Bemuse she is a member of the Institute of personnel managers.Questions 22 25 are based on the following conversation.（分数：4.00）(1).Why are the man and the woman di
18、scussing the apartment?（分数：1.00）A.The woman wants to put an ad. about it in the newspaper.B.The woman wants the man to renovate it.C.The man is considering renting it.D.The man is considering buying it.(2).What does the woman say about the two bedroom apartment?（分数：1.00）A.Its rather expensive.B.Its
19、too small for the man.C.It has plenty of tight.D.It doesnt have many closets.(3).What does the woman say about parking?（分数：1.00）A.Each talent is given a parking space.B.Its difficult to find a parking place.C.The tenant has to pay to park.D.The tenant can use any space in the parking area.(4).What i
20、s the mans reaction to the apartment?（分数：1.00）A.Hes unimpressed by what the woman told him.B.He doubts he can afford it.C.He doesnt think its suitable for him.D.Hes enthusiastic about it.三、BSection Use o(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.phaseB.sectionC.partD.shareA.thatB.whereC.whichD.whatA.thenB.howeverC.indeedD.
21、otherwiseA.aboutB.aheadC.offD.onA.bestB.muchC.leastD.mostA.interactB.connectC.relate.D.communicateA.makeB.produceC.createD.inventA.timesB.livesC.occasionsD.livingsA.itsB.aC.ourD.someA.aboutB.ofC.onD.upA.existingB.beingC.lifeD.worldA.commandB.possessionC.authorityD.controlA.givenB.orderedC.neededD.ho
22、noredA.thatB.whereC.howD.whatA.toB.fromC.forD.asA.certainlyB.trulyC.likelyD.possiblyA.inspectB.examineC.watchD.observeA.classesB.groupsC.kindsD.formsA.vocabularyB.pronunciationC.grammarD.communicationA.originallyB.firstC.directlyD.soon四、BSection Readi(总题数：5，分数：10.00)21.The erosion of the white cliff
23、s in the south of England _.（分数：2.00）A.will soon become a problem for people living in central EnglandB.has now become a threat to the local residentsC.is quickly changing the map of EnglandD.can be stopped if proper measures are taken22.It is not feasible to build sea defenses to protect against er
24、osion because _.（分数：2.00）A.it is too costly and will endanger neighbouring areasB.the government is too slow in taking actionC.they will be easily knocked down by waves and currentsD.house agents along the coast do not support the idea23.The experts study on the problem of erosion can _.（分数：2.00）A.l
25、ead to its eventual solutionB.provide an effective way to slow it downC.help to prevent it from worseningD.warn people whose homes are in danger24.According to the author, when buying a house along the south coast of England, people should _.（分数：2.00）A.be aware of the potential danger involvedB.guar
26、d against being cheated by the house agentC.take the quality of the house into considerationD.examine the house carefully before making a decision25.What is the cause of the problem that people living on parts of the south coast of England face?（分数：2.00）A.The disappearance of hotels, houses and gard
27、ens.B.The experts lack of knowledge.C.The rising of the sea level.D.The washing-away of limestone cliffs.五、BText 2/B(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.The authors purpose in writing the passage is _.（分数：2.00）A.to persuade young children not to worry about criticismB.to stress the importance of positive reinforcemen
28、t to childrenC.to discuss the skill of combining criticism with encouragementD.to teach young athletes how to avoid burnout27.An effective way to prevent the burnout of young athletes is _.（分数：2.00）A.to make sports less competitiveB.to make sports more challengingC.to reduce their mental stressD.to
29、increase their sense of success28.According to the passage parents and coaches should _.（分数：2.00）A.help children to win every gameB.pay more attention to letting children enjoy sportsC.enable children to understand the positive aspect of sportsD.train children to cope with stress29.Many coaches and
30、parents are in the habit of criticizing young athletes _.（分数：2.00）A.without realizing criticism may destroy their self-confidenceB.in order to make them remember lifes lessonsC.believing that criticism is beneficial for their early developmentD.so as to put more pressure on them30.According to the p
31、assage sport is positive for young people in that _.（分数：2.00）A.it can help them learn more about societyB.it teaches them how to set realistic goals for themselvesC.it enables them to find flaws in themselvesD.it can provide them with valuable experiences六、BText 3/B(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.The author says
32、 that in some hot and dry areas it is advisable to _.（分数：2.00）A.build big lakes to store waterB.construct big pumping stationsC.channel water from nearby rivers to croplandD.build small and cheap irrigation systems32.In order to raise the efficiency of the water supply, measures should be taken to _
33、.（分数：2.00）A.centralize the management of water resourcesB.increase the sense of responsibility of agencies at all levelsC.guarantee full protection of the environmentD.encourage local and regional control of water resources33.According to the author, the water price should _.（分数：2.00）A.correspond to
34、 its real valueB.be reduced to the minimumC.stimulate domestic demandD.take into account the occurrences of droughts34.What is the real cause of the potential water crisis?（分数：2.00）A.The world population is increasing faster and faster.B.Half of the worlds water resources have been seriously pollute
35、d.C.Humanity has not placed sufficient value on water resources.D.Only half of the worlds water can be used.35.As indicated in the passage, the water problem _.（分数：2.00）A.has been exaggerated by some experts in the fieldB.is underestimated by government organizations at different levelsC.poses a cha
36、llenge to the technology of building reservoirsD.is already serious in certain parts of the world七、BPart B/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Zhao:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Zhang:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Wang:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Li:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.Liu:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_八、BSection Writi(总题数：1，分数：15.00)41.You should spend no more
37、 than 20 minutes on this task. You have had an accident and are in hospital. Write a letter to your college administration explaining why you will be absent from class for the next month. Ask for advice about how to continue your studies during this period. You should write at least 150 words. You d
38、o NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear _.（分数：15.00）_九、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)42.Number of Medical Institutions1949 1952 1957 1956 1975 1979 1983Medical Institutions Total Number 3,670 38,987 122,954 224,266 151,733 176,73 196,017Number of Hospitals2,600 3,540 4,17
39、9 42,711 62,425 65,009 66,662（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-24 (1)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.
40、 You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.（分数：5.00）(1).How did the woman feel about the show?（分数：1.00）A.Enjoyable.B.Inspiring. C.MovingD.Dull.解析：听力原文 M: I have never seen such an interesting show. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. W: I must admi
41、t that I felt sleepy during the two hours.(2).What does the man mean?（分数：1.00）A.It will take about one month to repair the watch.B.The woman should have saved more money.C.It is a good idea to keep the old watch.D.The watch is no longer worth repairing. 解析：听力原文 W: I cant figure out whats wrong with
42、my watch. It was just a month ago that I had it re- paired. M: Dont waste your time and money any more. Its a very old watch and it is quite worn out.(3).What are the two speakers doing?（分数：1.00）A.Arguing.B.Protesting.C.Complaining. D.Bargaining.解析：听力原文 M: Oh, what a morning! You know I had so much
43、work to do and the phone just kept ringing. Three sales people called me this morning. W: I know how it is. I get a lot of calls, too, even on weekends.(4).What are they talking about?（分数：1.00）A.Families with cars.B.Americans heavy dependence on cars. C.Roads and highways.D.Traffic problems in Ameri
44、ca.解析：听力原文 M: You Americans are funny. It seems as if you are married to your cars. W: Yeah , I guess that s true. The country is becoming one big highway. I was reading that there are about 4 million miles of roads and highways in this country now.(5).What does the man mean?（分数：1.00）A.The apples an
45、d pears might not be so good. B.The apples are not as good as the pears.C.The apples and pears are very good.D.The apples and pears are as good as they look.解析：听力原文 W: I intend to buy some fruit for the children. These apples and pears seem to be in season. Ill get 2 dozen of each. M: I hope they ar
46、e as good as they look.(1).What did the woman say about the exam?（分数：1.00）A.Her teaching assistant would grade the exam papers.B.She would collect the exam papers herself.C.She would mark the exam papers herself. D.She would not give her students an exam.解析：听力原文 M. Excuse me, but I didnt hear clearl
47、y what you said. Did you say that your teaching assistant would mark the exam papers? W: No. I said he would collect the papers. Ill grade them myself.(2).What does the woman mean?（分数：1.00）A.She could help him with the problems. B.He should go out for a while.C.She could go out together with him.D.H
48、e should do the problems himself.解析：听力原文 M. Im getting absolutely nowhere with these Physics problems. W. How about my going through them with you?(3).Whats most probably the relationship between the two speakers at the moment?（分数：1.00）A.Customer and salesman.B.Colleagues. C.Employee and boss.D.Classmates.解析：听力原文 W: Hi, Jack, I just came back yesterday. Anything new while I was away? M: Congratulations, Susan! I hear y
