1、公共英语三级-263 及答案解析(总分：90.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Use of Eng(总题数：1，分数：20.00)If you are worried about things and are under a lot of stress at work or school, then you are probably not sleeping well. Worry can keep you awake, tossing and 1 in bed until the early hours of the morning when you eventually 2
2、 asleep. When you wake up, you don“t feel 3 , but tired and worn out and 4 to face a new day. Dr. Henry Winkle, in a recent newspaper article 5 Stress and Sleep, 6 that stress and lack of sleep are directly 7 . Dr. Winkle says, “the more we worry, the 8 we sleep, the more we are unable to deal with
3、9 . “ “If we can find a way to get a good night“s sleep,“ he 10 , “we can often find the 11 to deal with what“s worrying us. “ So, what is a good night“s sleep? Research shows that the amount of sleep which people need in order to keep healthy 12 a lot. Seven hours is about the average amount, 13 st
4、rangely enough, sleeping longer often gives you a headache 14 of making you feel more refreshed. Dr. Winkle believes that preparing for sleeping is important. People who work late should try to give themselves a short 15 and do something restful before going to bed. This could be watching TV or list
5、ening to music. Doing some exercise 16 in the day should help you to feel physically as well as 17 tired. A bedtime drink can also help, but coffee or tea should be avoided as they contain caffeine (咖啡因) and will keep you 18 . “When you put the light 19 , “ Dr. Winkle says, “concentrate on relaxing
6、your muscles. Working slowly up from your feet, and you“ll be asleep 20 you know it. “（分数：20.00）A.turningB.rollingC.twistingD.rotatingA.findB.feelC.dropD.fallA.moreB.lessC.shorterD.laterA.nervousnessB.anxietyC.stressD.tensionA.enhancesB.attachesC.insertsD.addsA.powerB.energyC.vigorD.forceA.variesB.d
7、iffersC.altersD.contrastsA.neverthelessB.sinceC.thoughD.howeverA.becauseB.spiteC.despiteD.insteadA.pauseB.breakC.vacationD.interruptionA.earlierB.earlyC.previouslyD.soonerA.spirituallyB.consciouslyC.mentallyD.emotionallyA.asleepB.awakeC.alertD.activeA.outB.onC.awayD.offA.as soon asB.whenC.beforeD.af
8、terA.relievedB.renewedC.refreshedD.releasedA.impossibleB.unableC.powerlessD.incapableA.titledB.labeledC.entitledD.namedA.impliesB.suggestsC.proposesD.indicatesA.relatedB.tiedC.combinedD.put together二、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Part A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Text 1(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Earthquakes may righ
9、tly be ranked as one of the most destructive forces known to man: Since records began to be written down, it has been estimated that earthquake-related fatalities have numbered in the millions, and that earthquake-related .destruction has been beyond calculation. The greater part of such damage and
10、loss of life has been due to collapse of buildings and the effects of rockslides, floods, fire, disease, tsunamis(gigantic sea waves), and other observable events resulting from earthquakes, rather than from the quakes themselves. The great majority of all earthquakes occur in two specific geographi
11、c areas. One such area covers the Pacific Ocean and its bordering landmasses. The other extends from the East Indians to the Atlas Mountains, including the Himalayas, Iran, Turkey, and the Alpine regions. It is in these two great belts or zones that ninety percent of all earthquakes take place; they
12、 may, however, happen anywhere at any time. This element of the unknown has for centuries added greatly to the dread and horror surrounding earthquakes, but in recent times there have been indications that earthquake forecast may be possible. By analyzing changes in animal behavior, patterns of move
13、ments in the earth“s shell, variations in the earth“s force of attraction, and the frequency with which minor earthshakes are observed, scientists have shown increasing success in expecting when and where earthquakes will strike. As a resuit, a worldwide earthquake warning network is already in oper
14、ation and has helped to prepare for (and thus lessen) the vast destruction that might otherwise have been totally unexpected. It is doubtful that man will ever be able to control earthquakes and get rid of their destructiveness altogether, but as how and why earthquakes happen become better understo
15、od, man will become more and more able to deal with their possible damage before they occur.（分数：10.00）(1).Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Earthquake destruction is declining.B.Man is capable of conquering earthquakes.C.Man is no longer fearful of earthqu
16、akes.D.Earthquake forecast is improving.(2).We can infer from the passage that quakes _.（分数：2.00）A.may happen anywhere at any timeB.are hardly the direct cause of fatalitiesC.are unobservable in masses of landD.mostly strike in oceans and mountains(3).The phrase“ this element of the unknown“ ( parag
17、raph 3 ) refers to _.（分数：2.00）A.when and where earthquakes may occurB.the percentage of earthquake occurrencesC.the extension of earthquake zonesD.what big damage earthquakes may cause(4).Man“s research on earthquake forecast at present is to _.（分数：2.00）A.release the energy that causes earthquakesB.
18、lower the frequency of earthquakesC.reduce the loss from earthquake disastersD.analyze the relationship between different earthquakes(5).Which of the following describes the author“s purpose in writing the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Disprove a concept.B.Entertain the reader.C.Inform the reader.D.Question a
19、concept.五、Text 2(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The cohesiveness(内聚力)of a family seems to rely on members sharing certain routine practices and events. For a growing share of the American labor force, however, working shifts beyond the normal daylight hourswhat we here call “shift work“makes the lives of families d
20、ifficult. Existing research shows that both male and female shift workers express high levels of stress and a sense of conflict between the demands of work and family life. But shift work couples still maintain a traditional attitude to the meaning of marriage and the individual roles of husband and
21、 wife. They expressed a willingness to do “whatever it takes“ to approximate their view of a proper marriage, including sacrificing sleep and doing conventional things at unconventional hours. For the majority of couples interviewed, even when wives worked outside their homes, a proper marriage is c
22、haracterized by a very clear division of roles: husbands are “providers“ whose major responsibility is to support the family; wives are “homemakers“ who clean, cook, and care for husbands and children. The women“s definitions of a “good husband“ are typified by the following wife“s response: I expec
23、t him to be a good provider, and be there when I need him, loyal about the same things as he would expect out of me, expect that I expect him to dominate over me. But in a manner of speaking, when it“s time to be a man I expect him to stand up instead of sitting back expecting me to do everything. T
24、o husbands, a good wife is someone who is: Understanding of what I feel go through at work. I need that respect at work, I hope I get it at work, I want my wife to realize what I expect at work. I don“t want her to give me a lot of shit when I come home from work because I don“t know if this makes m
25、uch sense. These views seemed critical to maintain the families of the shift workers.（分数：10.00）(1).Despite_,shift work couples still hoped to maintain a stable life.（分数：2.00）A.traditional beliefs about marriageB.lack of control over timeC.a very clear division of rolesD.the demands of work(2).From t
26、he selection, we can conclude that female shift workers were NOT satisfied with_.（分数：2.00）A.their workB.their childrenC.their husbands“ inability to protect the family and provide companionshipD.leisure activities(3).What is implied by the author?（分数：2.00）A.Shift work had a direct effect on the atti
27、tudes and behavior of family members.B.Shift workers could live a normal life.C.Shift work couples had unconventional ideas about marriage.D.Female shift workers were satisfied with the time spent together with their families.(4).In order to continue the marriages of the shift workers,_.（分数：2.00）A.w
28、ives must learn to care for the children when their husbands are absentB.shift work couples must administer their time and activitiesC.wives mustn“t adapt their own feelings of boredom to their husbands“ workD.all of these(5).The best title for this paragraph is_.（分数：2.00）A.Constructing Family LifeB
29、.Managing Time and ActivitiesC.The Meaning of MarriageD.Living a Normal Life六、Text 3(总题数：1，分数：10.00)At the European Commission in Brussels, they have a joke about the work interpreters do “Languages“, they say, “have nothing to do with interpretation, it helps to know them. “Anyone thinking of becom
30、ing an interpreter would bear this so well in mind. Translating languages, especially in a political context, involves far more than mere linguistic ability. To work in an international organization, such as the United Nations, you need to be approved by one of the various international translators
31、or “interpreters“ associations. To achieve this, you must experience rigorous and lengthy training, either at an accrediting organization“s own school. or on a postgraduate course at university. But a qualification in languages is not the only route into the job. At London“s University of Westminste
32、r, candidates get offered a place on the interpreter“s course if they can show that they have “ lived a bit “ , in the words of one lecture. Young people who have just left university often lack adequate experience of life. The University also looks for candidates who have lived for long time in the
33、 countries where their acquired languages are spoken. They are also expected to have wide cultural interests and a good knowledge of current affairs. This broad range of interests are essential in a job which can require interpreting discussions of disarmament (裁军) on Monday, international fishing r
34、ights on Tuesday, multinational finance on Wednesday, and the building and construction industry on Thursday. Interpreters also rely on adrenaline (肾上腺素) which is caused by the stress and challenges of the jobto keep them going through their demanding schedules. Many admit that they enjoy the buzz o
35、f adrenaline they get from the job, and it“s known that their heart rates speed up while they are working. It“s also a job with its own risks and excitement. Interpreters are needed in war zones as well as in centers of international diplomacy, like the U. N.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the passage, w
36、hat does the underlined phrase “lived a bit “ mean?（分数：2.00）A.To be older than others.B.To travel to more countries.C.To have abundant life experience.D.To have longer training in interpreting.(2).Candidates for the training course in London“s University of Westminster need the following qualificati
37、ons EXCEPT _.（分数：2.00）A.having wide cultural interestsB.having a good knowledge of current affairsC.being familiar with the languages they translateD.being eloquent lecturers(3).The interpreters rely on adrenaline because（分数：2.00）A.it can help finish their work quicklyB.it can make them excitedC.it
38、can prevent them from heart diseaseD.it can make them work harder(4).According to the passage, we can infer that _.（分数：2.00）A.language has nothing to do with interpretingB.only those postgraduates from the foreign language universities can work as interpretersC.interpreters must live in the country
39、where the required language is spokenD.interpreters build the bridge for international communication(5).The job as interpreter has the following characteristics EXCEPT _.（分数：2.00）A.funnyB.intrepidC.dangerous sometimesD.exciting七、Part B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Jennifer: The greenhouse effect might be causing
40、the change, but it“s a cycle that“s been tracked for about a hundred years and in the past 20 years or so it just stopped cycling. And this is only affecting a small part of the world. People talk about greenhouse effect because they want to show how much concern they have about the future of the wo
41、rld. Don“t be as silly as them. Kac: Spring just hits here, too. It“s so nicewindows open, the fresh air of changing seasons just lights me up. When I was younger this was the season for walking through the melting snow and ice, across roadsides, through square acre forests among the fields, I got s
42、o excited to be out in the wild. It“s tough to be in the city this time of year. Maybe I“ll go camping soon! Soscia: In the city you don“t have seasons. Spring rain does not make man-made structure grow, and wet roads are not inconvenient for you because you can move around in your car. Summer“s hea
43、t is no longer a problem and air-conditioning makes your rooms cool as autumn. The colors of the city don“t change because nature is not powerful enough to change them as she changes the color of woods. Winter snow leaves nothing white but muddy roads. Harno: Snow in Georgia is a funny thing. We hav
44、e been having 24 hours weather news on the TV for the past week, just because there is a threat of snow. Schools have closed based on these predictions, and all we got was rain. But the rule is that if it sticks to the ground, school is canceled. It would be a great excuse to get the day off. People
45、 rush to the grocery store to buy milk and breadI don“t know why, but they do. When I was growing up here we used to get one or two big snowfalls a year, but there has not been any for the last few. Damn global warming. Macland: It“s been so nice. I am of the firm belief that in February we get the
46、day like cool autumn season in November. In February it“s like a warm period that“s been getting stronger and longer every year since my boyhood, and it gets defeated by the final blowing snowstorm of March at least once, but anyone can survive(生存)those snowstorms, since we all know they“ll be gone
47、in a few days. Now match each of the people (36-40) to the appropriate statement. Note: there are two extra statements. StatementsA. Future is bright. B. Man conquers nature. C. We can see the effect of the pollution on the climate. D. Human beings have to struggle hard against weather. E. The call
48、of nature is there. F. He hates spring. G. Sometimes we worry too much about nothing.（分数：10.00）(1).Jennifer（分数：2.00）(2).Kac（分数：2.00）(3).Soscia（分数：2.00）(4).Harno（分数：2.00）(5).Macland（分数：2.00）八、Section Writing(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Part A(总题数：1，分数：15.00)1.You spent a weekend with the Franklins. After you cam
49、e back, you write a letter to Mrs. Franklin to express your thanks, and telling her about: 1) the happy weekend you spent 2) your thanks to the Franklins You should write approximately 100 words. Do not put down your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Ann River“ instead. And you need not write your address. （分数：15.00）_十、Part B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)2.As its population grows and more and more peasants flood into its big cities, urban housing proble
