1、公共英语三级-251 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)What is the woman most concerned about?（分数：5.00）A.Hot weather,B.Being delayed.C.Catching the bus.D.Living well.A.Watching TV.B.Listening to the radio.C.Swimming the channel.D.waiting for someone.A.Check
2、on whats for dinner.B.Go running before they eat.C.Go to the lab briefly.D.See if they have lots of work.A.Buy a new television set.B.Find another repairman.C.Use a check to pay.D.They say about the restaurant.A.Its the best place to eat.B.Italian food is the best.C.They like it all the time.D.They
3、are disappointed in its recent change.What time is the conversation taking place?（分数：5.00）A.Christmas.B.Rush hour.C.In the morning.D.Spring.A.The woman forgot making orange juice.B.The woman didnt see orange juice.C.The man broke the container of juice.D.The man drank the juice.A.Not by check.B.By c
4、redit card.C.Immediately.D.In cash.A.Her car was damaged.B.She almost collided with a school bus.C.The speed was too fast.D.She couldnt stop the bus.A.At an airport.B.In a police station.C.In a department store.D.On a subway.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.It is not so i
5、nteresting.B.It is full of violence.C.She does not have enough time to watch TV.D.It is full of news and ads.A.Most of the news seems to be about crime.B.There are too many pieces of sad news every day.C.They are not so interesting as TV programsD.There are a lot of stories about the Old West.A.They
6、 think them true.B.They dont like them.C.They usually watch them on Saturday nights.D.They think they are very exciting.五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.S.A.B.Europe.C.OHio.D.His hometown.A.It was busy early in the morning.B.The school had become better than it used to be.C.The “Shakespeare Ind
7、ustry“ has grown more important.D.Many Americans now lived there.A.They owned Shakespeares birthplace.B.They went to Shakespeares old school.C.They lived near Shakespeares house.D.They shared Shakespeares first name.A.He thought it was normal.B.He was surprised by it.C.He thought it was ridiculous.D
8、.He became a tourist guide.六、Questions 1821 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.To ask for help finding a job.B.To find out what hes doing during the summer.C.To ask him to give her some advice.D.To invite him to go shopping with her later.A.Itd give her a chance to make a lot of money immediately.B.She could stay
9、 at a hotel at a discount.C.She might get a good job late.D.She might be able to get credits for her work.A.Shell have to work long hours.B.Shell have to work at the hotel during the school year.C.Her rent will be expensive.D.It doesnt pay very well.A.Make extra money while taking classes.B.Work in
10、the clothing store.C.Visit the hotel.D.Continue her job search for a while.七、Questions 2225 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Convince the man Io take a rock-climbing course with her.B.Find a place to go rock climbing.C.Find out if a rock climbing course will be offered.D.Plan a rock-climbing trip over spring br
11、eak.A.There is no one to teach them how to do it.B.Not very many students are interested in it.C.The college doesnt have any rock-climbing nearby.D.There are no appropriate places for rock climbing nearby.A.Climbers develop skills useful in other activities.B.Climbers have the opportunity to be outs
12、ide and enjoy the scenery.C.Climbing isnt as expensive as other sports.D.Learning to climb doesnt take a very long time.A.Selecting the necessary equipment.B.Finding a climbing partner.C.Increasing upper-body strength.D.Discussing popular climbing sites.八、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Public im
13、age (26) to(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.changingB.diverseC.variableD.deviant2.（分数：1.00）A.whileB.whenC.asD.and3.（分数：1.00）A.butB.howeverC.andD.as4.（分数：1.00）A.appraisalB.approvalC.disapprovalD.appeal5.（分数：1.00）A.related toB.connected withC.relative toD.dependent on6.（分数：1.00）A.looked overB.looked into
14、C.looked down uponD.looked up to7.（分数：1.00）A.treasuredB.treatedC.evaluatedD.deserved8.（分数：1.00）A.meetB.conquerC.satisfyD.contented9.（分数：1.00）A.effectB.affectC.affirmD.offer10.（分数：1.00）A.refersB.confersC.infersD.defers11.（分数：1.00）A.SoB.LikeC.SinceD.Such12.（分数：1.00）A.withoutB.withC.inD.of13.（分数：1.00）A
15、.establishesB.playsC.makesD.obtains14.（分数：1.00）A.isB.areC.doD.does15.（分数：1.00）A.consistentB.considerableC.considerateD.free16.（分数：1.00）A.copiedB.developedC.foundD.learned17.（分数：1.00）A.theyB.someC.itD.We18.（分数：1.00）A.prospectB.expectC.inspectD.suspect19.（分数：1.00）A.whatB.thatC.whoseD.who20.（分数：1.00）A.
16、bowlsB.jobsC.machinesD.themselves十、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十一、Part A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十二、Text 1(总题数：5，分数：10.00)21.The main idea of this passage is that_.（分数：2.00）A.a rain offish actually occurred in 1817, at Appin, in ScotlandB.many curious but natural effects have been connected with rainfall
17、C.black rain is an oddity that has visited the British IslesD.all curiosities of nature have natural explanations22.A downpour of frogs occurred near_.（分数：2.00）A.Appin, ScotlandB.ViennaC.HamburgD.Liverpool23.The best title for this passage is:_.（分数：2.00）A.A shower of FishB.A Rain of FrogsC.The Marve
18、ls of NatureD.Curious Rainfalls24.The author states that such curiosities of nature_.（分数：2.00）A.cannot be explainedB.have natural explanationsC.are caused by GodD.will cease as mans knowledge of nature increases25.You can infer from the passage that Islay, in Argyllshire, is near_.（分数：2.00）A.meadowl
19、andB.the desertC.the seacoastD.mountains十三、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.In Paragraph 2, we learn that the sociologist regards medicine as _.（分数：2.00）A.a system whose purpose is to treat disease and keep people healthyB.a universal problem that affects every societyC.a social responsibility to treat ill
20、healthD.a science that focuses on the treatment of disease27.The word “authorize“ in Paragraph 2 means“_“（分数：2.00）A.make way forB.give power toC.write an order forD.make it possible for28.According to Paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT true?_.（分数：2.00）A.In the past, bones might be used to de
21、cide why people fell ill.B.In pre-industrial societies priests sometimes treated patients by singing.C.Modern medicine is so complicated that sociology no longer has a place in it.D.There were only two roles in an elementary medical system, the patient and the one who tried to cure him.29.Which of t
22、he following statements is true according to Paragraph 1?（分数：2.00）A.Nowadays most people believe they can have fairly good health.B.Human life involves a great deal of pain and suffering.C.Most of us are aware of the full value of health.D.Ancient people believed that health was more expensive than
23、anything else.30.The author of this passage is mainly concerned with_.（分数：2.00）A.sociological aspects in medicineB.medical treatment of diseasesC.the development of medical scienceD.the role of religion in medicine十四、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.The expression “get across to children“ in the last paragr
24、aph probably means_.（分数：2.00）A.pass on to childrenB.make children believeC.teach childrenD.get around to children32.In the second paragraph the author lists the kinds of books_.（分数：2.00）A.recently publishedB.of various shapesC.babies likeD.popular among children33.“Reworked“ as used in Paragraph 1 m
25、eans“_“.（分数：2.00）A.rewordedB.rewrittenC.processedD.revised34.Which of the following statements is true?（分数：2.00）A.Books made of cloth came out earlier than picture books.B.When you buy work-books you will be given free comic books.C.Traditional childrens books are not being removed from market.D.Bab
26、ies cannot have books while taking a bath.35.The main idea of the last paragraph is that people have_.（分数：2.00）A.warmly welcomed the abundance of wealth shown by publishersB.warmly welcomed the enormous amount of creativity shown by publishersC.showed great enthusiasm in publishers of great wealthD.
27、reacted strongly to the unlimited creativity of publishers十五、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十六、Maguel de Icaza:(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Maguel de Icaza（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Austin Hill（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Ng Ede Phang（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Murray Goldman（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.Christine Karman（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十七、Section Writing(总题
28、数：0，分数：0.00)十八、Part A(总题数：1，分数：15.00)41.You are Cindy Molly. You know that the English Language and Literature Department in Belling Foreign Studies University has a position vacant. You want to get that position. And then you write this letter to them expressing your interests in this position. (12
29、0170 words)（分数：15.00）_十九、Part B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)42.Directions: Write a paragraph of about 120 words explaining The Growth Rates in Service Mileage among Railway, Road and Aviation. Use the information contained in the graph. （分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-251 答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Listening (总题数：0，分
30、数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)What is the woman most concerned about?（分数：5.00）A.Hot weather,B.Being delayed. C.Catching the bus.D.Living well.解析：听力原文M: Its going to be really hot tomorrow. Lets go to the beach.W: Ok. But well have to leave very early or else well get caught in the traffic.A.Watchin
31、g TV. B.Listening to the radio.C.Swimming the channel.D.waiting for someone.解析：听力原文M: Will you Ease change this channel? I cant stand this program.W: If you wait a minutes the news will be on next. I want to be sure to see ii tonight.A.Check on whats for dinner.B.Go running before they eat.C.Go to t
32、he lab briefly. D.See if they have lots of work.解析：听力原文M: Could we drop by the lab for a minute? I have some experiments running that I need to check on before dinner.W: Sure. I have plenty of time. Id be interested to see what they will do.A.Buy a new television set.B.Find another repairman. C.Use
33、a check to pay.D.They say about the restaurant.解析：听力原文M: I shall have to find Mr, Carson and invite him to come over and adjust my television.W: Maybe its not your Set. If I were you, Id have someone else Check it out.A.Its the best place to eat.B.Italian food is the best.C.They like it all the time
34、.D.They are disappointed in its recent change. 解析：听力原文M: I used to love this restaurant. For years, they had the best Italian food in town.W: I agree. It was one of my favorites too until they hired a new chef and changed.What time is the conversation taking place?（分数：5.00）A.Christmas. B.Rush hour.C
35、.In the morning.D.Spring.解析：听力原文M: Im exhausted from the shopping. I had to fight through the crowds.W: Its always terrible around Christmas. Its like a continual rush hour.A.The woman forgot making orange juice.B.The woman didnt see orange juice.C.The man broke the container of juice. D.The man dra
36、nk the juice.解析：听力原文M: I just made up a quart of orange juice this morning, but now I cant find it anywhere. Do you know that happened to it?W: Did you hear a crash earlier? That was it. Im just as clumsy as ever.A.Not by check.B.By credit card.C.Immediately.D.In cash. 解析：听力原文M: Ive just decide to o
37、rder some books from this catalog. I wonder how I should pay for them.W: You can save two dollars by paying in cash or by check instead of using a credit card.A.Her car was damaged.B.She almost collided with a school bus. C.The speed was too fast.D.She couldnt stop the bus.解析：听力原文M: Mary, you are tr
38、embling, and you are as pale as a ghost. What happened?W: I nearly had a terrible accident. I was driving down Johns Street when a school bus pulled over in front of me. I could hardly keep from getting hit.A.At an airport.B.In a police station.C.In a department store. D.On a subway.解析：听力原文M: Im sor
39、ry, Miss. Youll have to come with us. Mirrors and hidden cameras have detected what you have done. Leave the merchandise here.W: Ill come along, buy I can prove my innocence.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.It is not so interesting.B.It is full of violence. C.She does not
40、 have enough time to watch TV.D.It is full of news and ads.解析：听力原文11-14M: Shall we watch TV for a while?W: I dont like American TV. People keep hitting each other and shooting each other.M: Some of the shows are pretty violent. But maybe life is like that.W: I dont believe it. The people Ive met her
41、e are very kind.M: So are the people I know. But look at the newspapers. Theres a lot of violence in every newspaper. Most of the news seems to be about crime.W: Maybe nice people arent interesting enough.M: Youre probably right. People wont but newspapers unless theres exciting news in them.W: Is t
42、hat why theres so much violence on TV? Wont people watch a show unless violent things happen?M: I dont know. A lot of people like shows about the Old West, with cowboys and Indians attacking each other. I dont like them myself.W: Neither do I.M: They dont show hoe people really lived in the Old West
43、.W: Of course not.A.Most of the news seems to be about crime. B.There are too many pieces of sad news every day.C.They are not so interesting as TV programsD.There are a lot of stories about the Old West.解析：A.They think them true.B.They dont like them. C.They usually watch them on Saturday nights.D.
44、They think they are very exciting.解析：五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.S.A. B.Europe.C.OHio.D.His hometown.解析：听力原文11-14The birthplace was to Open at 10 a. m. It was 9:30 and already the pilgrims had formed a queue. I asked a lady from Ohio why she had come. “For Shakespeare, “she said. “Isnt tha
45、t why you came?“Not entirely, “ I said. “I was born here. Im visiting my family. “You were born here? she said, as if only Shakespeare had the right.It was my first time home many years. Long ago I had emigrated to America. How I was visiting places in which I had taken little interest before: the b
46、irthplace for example. I had passed it perhaps a hundred times without a thought of going in. Now it would cost me just under two pounds, about 3. But even stranger experience was buying a ticket to the school two members of my family had attended. Shakespeare had gone there though 350 years before.
47、 It was a good school, but I was fortunate in being sent to a better one. “Better than Shakespeares?“ asked an American to whom I had confided. “I dont see how that could Be possible, “he had muttered before turning away.I had taken Shakespeare for granted; However, in my current tourist status, tha
48、t would have to be changed. Respect was called for. I must learn to refer to him as the hard, and not as Will in the familiar way, and never a “Willie the-Shake“, which is the inelegant but customary nickname of some of the younger generation.This was no problem. Shakespeare worship had been made earlier since my day. Every building with Shakespeare connections was preserved. An inclusive ticket enabled holders to see them all. When several Americans
