1、公共英语三级-280 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).What do we learn about the man?（分数：1.00）A.He saw the big tower he visited on TVB.He has visited the TV tower twiceC.He has visited the TV tower onceD.He will visit the TV tower in June(2).What does t
2、he man want to do?（分数：1.00）A.See the movie before eatingB.See the movie with the womanC.Hurryto the cinemaD.Stay in town for a while(3).Why couldnt the man get the woman on the phone?（分数：1.00）A.Because she was answering the phoneB.Because she was typing a report in the officeC.Because she was busy r
3、eading a report in the officeD.Because she was talking with MrDavis(4).What can you infer about ProfJones?（分数：1.00）A.He graded his studentshomeworkB.He usually talks loudlyC.He assigned homework todayD.He usually behaves strangely(5).Why is the woman upset?（分数：1.00）A.She cant hear her friendB.She ha
4、s to stand so closeC.She cant watch TVD.She has to hurry up(1).What is DrWilson?（分数：1.00）A.TeacherB.ManagerC.SurgeonD.Advisor(2).Whats the manshobby?（分数：1.00）A.Watching TV.B.Collecting stampsC.Taking picturesD.Seeing films(3).What are they talking about?（分数：1.00）A.The advantages of city lifeB.The ad
5、vantages of country lifeC.Where they will liveD.Citylife and counttylife(4).What are they talking about?（分数：1.00）A.The advantages of city lifeB.The advantages of country lifeC.Where they will liveD.Citylife and counttylife(5).What is the man sorry for?（分数：1.00）A.Hes been ill for a couple ofweeksB.He
6、 doesnt look well because he had the fluC.MrsJackson had a bad case of the flu for a couple of weeksD.MrsJackson has been taken to the hospital三、Part B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)Questions 11-13 are based on a conversation between a man anda woman（分数：3.00）(1).What are the two speakers talking about?（分数：1.00）A.T
7、aking part in the matchB.Watching football gamesC.Watching TVD.Buying the fickes(2).Why does the woman prefer to watch the game on TV？（分数：1.00）A.She cantgetthe ticketB.She finds it hard to go to the stadiumC.She wants to see the players more clearly and easilyD.She wants to be able to follow the gam
8、e more easily and closely(3).What is the advantage of watching games in the stadium?（分数：1.00）A.Tickets are easy to getB.You can enjoy the atmosphereC.You always follow the action easilyD.Explanation helps you understand the gameQuestions 14-17 are based on a talk between a student and his advisor（分数
9、：4.00）(1).What are the speakers mainly discussing?（分数：1.00）A.The man does research for his chemistry paperB.The way to use a computer can affect ones eyesC.Why does the man need new glasses?D.The computers are useful for research(2).Why is blinking important, according to the conversation?（分数：1.00）A
10、.Ithelps to keep the eyes firedB.It helps to keep the eyes moistC.It causes eyes to move fastD.Ithelps to clean the eyes(3).What causes eye problem when using a computer?（分数：1.00）A.Blinking eyes lessB.Using fewer eye-dropsC.Moving eyeballs fastD.Concentrating on work(4).What can we learn about Jerry
11、 from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.He has finished his chemistry paperB.He has no interest in studyingC.He knows a lot about computer and eye problemsD.He has been working for a long timeQuestions 18-21 are based on a conversation about renting an apartment（分数：4.00）(1).What is the living-room like?（分
12、数：1.00）A.Its small but bright and airyB.Its big, bright and airyC.Its bright but small and not airyD.Its big, airy but not bright(2).Whats true about the heating?（分数：1.00）A.Its only available during the dayB.Its only available for bedroomsC.Its not in good conditionD.Its available all day(3).How far
13、 iS the nearest market?（分数：1.00）A.Ten minutes by bikeB.Ten minutes by carC.Ten minutes on footD.Ten minutes by subway(4).What does the man decide tO do?（分数：1.00）A.To talkitoverwith hiswifeB.To consultwith his friendC.To see another apartmentD.To move in within a weekQuestions 22-25 are based on thef
14、ollowing weatherforecast（分数：4.00）(1).Whatwas the weather like today?（分数：1.00）A.SunnyB.CloudyC.RainyD.Windy(2).What was the high temperature for most of the state today?（分数：1.00）A.97 F.B.95 F.C.90 F.D.77 F.(3).What is Saturday evenings weather forecast for the state?（分数：1.00）A.Light rain over the ent
15、ire stateB.Heavy showers over the northern partC.Some rain in parts ofthe stateD.Strong wind from a storm front(4).What should the weather be like for Sunday night?（分数：1.00）A.Coo1B.RainyC.WindyD.Fair四、Section Use of Eng(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Before going shopping, everyone expects tO make the wise buyingWi
16、se buying is a positive way (26) you can make your money go furtherThe (27) you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually save you money or can add (28) the costTake the (29) example of a hairdryerIf you are buying a hairdryer, you might (30) that you are making the (31) buy if you ch
17、oose one (32) look you like and which is also the cheapest (33) priceBut when you get it home you may find that it (34) twice as long as a more expensive (35) to dry your hairThe cost of the electricity plus the oost of your time could well (36) your hairdryer the most expensive one of allSo what pr
18、inciples should you (37) when you go out shopping?If you (38) your home, your car or any valuable (39) in excellent condition， youll be saving money in the long (40) (41) you buy a new item，talk to someone who owns oneIf you can, use it or borrow it to check if it suits your particular (42) Before y
19、ou buy an expensive (43) , or a service, do check the price and (44) is on offerIf possible，choose (45) three items or three estimatesThese principles will be likely to be helpful to you in shopping（分数：20.00）A.at whichB.with whichC.in whichD.to whichA.formB.B fashionC.wayD.methodA.upB.toC.inD.onA.ea
20、syB.singleC.simpleD.similarA.convinceB.acceptC.examineD.expectA.properB.bestC.reasonableD.mostA.itsB.whichC.whoseD.whatA.forB.withC.inD.onA.spendsB.takesC.lastsD.consumesA.modeB.copyC.sampleD.modelA.causeB.B makeC.leaveD.proveA.adoptB.layC.stickD.adaptA.reserveB.decorateC.storeD.keepA.productsB.poss
21、essionC.materialD.ownershipA.runB.intervalC.periodD.timeA.beforeB.even thoughC.althoughD.afterA.functionB.purposeC.goalD.taskA.componentB.elementC.itemD.particleA.whatB.whichC.thatD.thisA.ofB.inC.byD.from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)At one time, I
22、 was convinced that real learning would be at hand if every child hada computer.I was convinced that computers would revolutionize education and hold immense possibilities for learningThat possibility has not become a reality yetBased on recent test results, far too many Californian children have no
23、t mastered the basic reading, math, and writing skills necessary to function at a minimal level in our societyAnd far too many children do not have the commitment to concentrate on learning to get a good educationThese kids need good teachers，not fast computersNo one will argue that computers have e
24、ducational usesUnfortunately, in far too many instances，the classroom computer has replaced the television set as a game tool to occupy childrenOne wonders what is the use of an Internet fed to the classroom if the child does not readThere are those who believe that bringing a computer to the classr
25、oom will supplement what teachers teachThat is difficult to comprehend since teachers are always telling us how many subjects and how little time they have to teachWhen a child is occupied with a computer for any length of time，that child does not get the attention of teachers and the required learn
26、ing that should occupy their class timeEducators are now looking into requiring teachers and students to become computer proficientAnd districts that do not have enough dollars for textbooks are spending their meager funds to buy computers and software, all in the name of technology and computer com
27、petencyOne would think that educators would come to the realization that computers are tools not much different from libraries，calculators, movie or slide projectorsKids must still learn and be inspired to study basic skills, think, write, communicate, solve problems, and be good citizensAnd while i
28、t is good for students to make use of computers, we must not get carried away with faster and more powerful computers at the expense of basic skills， effective teaching and powerful learning（分数：10.00）(1).The writer of this passage argues that students really need_（分数：2.00）A.computersB.teachersC.book
29、s in the libraryD.desire to learn(2).The writer particularly points out a problem with many children，i.e., they do not have_（分数：2.00）A.basic skillsB.good and competent teachersC.knowledge of computersD.computers in their classroom(3).In the writers opinionwhich of the following statements is NOT tru
30、e?（分数：2.00）A.Computers have educational usesB.Computers offer games that occupy childrens learning timeC.Computers shouldnt take the place of teaching in the classroomD.Computers help children focus their attention on study(4).The writers attitude to educators can be best described as_（分数：2.00）A.uni
31、nterestedB.criticalC.understandingD.supportive(5).The word“meager“in paragraph 5 most probably means_（分数：2.00）A.littleB.enoughC.goodD.rare八、Text 2(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Nearly all“speed reading“courses have a“pacing“elementsome timing device which lets the students know how many words a minute he is readin
32、gYou can do this simply by looking at your watch every 5 or 10 minutes and noting down the page number you have reachedCheck the average number of words per page for the particular book you are readingHow do you know when 5 minutes has passed on your watch if you are busy reading the book?Well，this
33、is difficult at firstA friend can help by timing you over a set period, or you can read within hearing distance of a public clock which strikes the quarter hoursPace yourself every three or four days, always with the same kind of easy, general interests booksYou should soon notice your accustomed wp
34、m rate creeping upObviously there is little point in increasing your wpmif you do not understand what you are readingWhen you are consciously tring to increase your reading speed, stop after every chapter(if you are reading a novel)or every section or group of ten or twelve pages(if it is a textbook
35、)and ask yourself a few questions about what you have been readingIf you find you have lost the thread of the story, or you cannot remember clearly the details of what was said, reread the secfion or chapterYou can also try“lightning speed“exercise from time to timeTake four or five pages of the gen
36、eral interest book you happen to be reading and read them as fast as you possibly canDo not bother about whether you understand or notNow go back and read them at what you feel to be your“normal“wpmratethe rate at which you can comfortably understandAfter alightning speedreading through(probably 600
37、 wPmyou will usually find that your“normal“speed has increasedperhaps by as much as 50100 wpmThis is the technique sportsmen use when they usually Fun further in training than they will have to on the day of the big race（分数：10.00）(1).According to the passage，a“pacing“device_（分数：2.00）A.is used to tim
38、e a students reading speedB.is not used in most speed reading coursesC.is used as an aid to vocabulary learningD.should be used whenever we read alone(2).In speed reading100king at your watch every 5 or 10 minutes_（分数：2.00）A.avoids the need for reading fasterB.is not the same as pacingC.may seem unw
39、orkable at firstD.helps you to remember your page number(3).When you are reading a novel, you should check your understanding of the content after_（分数：2.00）A.every chapterB.every sectionC.everyfourorfive pagesD.everyten ortwelve pages(4).The purpose of the“lightning speed”exercise is to_（分数：2.00）A.i
40、ncrease your speed by scanning the text firstB.test your maximum reading speedC.help you understand more of the content of the bookD.enable you to win reading races against your friends(5).The best title for this passage would be_（分数：2.00）A.Hints for Successful ReadingB.Hints for Speeding ReadingC.E
41、ffective ReadingD.Lightning Speed Exercises九、Text 3(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many peopleShy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actionsWorrying thoughts are constantly occurring in the
42、ir minds: “What kind of impression am I making?Do they like me?Do I sound stupid?Am I wearing unattractive clothes?”It is obvious that uncomfortable feelings must affect peopleA persons self- concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves affects other peoples reacti
43、onsIn general, the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their livesShy people, having low self-esteem, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by othersThey need reassurance that they are doing“the right thing“Shy people are very sensitive to criticism; they
44、 feel it confirms their inferiorityThey also find it difficult to be pleased by praise because they believe they are not worthy of praiseA shy person may respond to praise with a statement like this:“You are just saying that to make me feel good，I know its not true“It is clear that while self-awaren
45、ess is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmfulCan shyness be completely eliminated, or at least reduced?Fortunately,people can overcome shyness with determined and patient effort in building self-confidenceSince shyness goes hand in hand with lack of self-esteem, it is important for people to acc
46、epttheir weakness as well as their strengthsFor example, most people would like to be “A“student in every subjectIt is not fair for them to label themselves inferior because they have difficulty in some areasPeoples expectations of themselves must be realistic Living on the impossible leads to a sen
47、se of inadequacyEach of us is a unique, worthwhile individualWe are interested in our own personal waysThe better we understand ourselves，the easier it becomes to live up to our potentialLets not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fulfilling life（分数：10.00）(1).The passage mainly discus
48、ses_.（分数：2.00）A.the questions in the minds of shy peopleB.the urgent need tO overcome shynessC.the cause of much unhappiness for many peopleD.the effects of shyness and the way to overcome it(2).According to the author,self-awareness is_（分数：2.00）A.harmful to peopleB.a good qualityC.the response to other peopleD.a weak point of shy people(3).How do the shy people respond tO praise?（分数：2.00）A.They feel happy about itB.They feel it is not tmeC.They feel it confirms their inferiorityD.They are very sensitive tO it(4).Which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：2.00）A.Shyness helps us to live
