1、公共英语三级-39 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Listening (总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：1，分数：9.00)（分数：9.00）(1).When is the Thanksgiving Day in Canada?（分数：3.00）A.The Thursday of the fourth week in October.B.The third day of the first week in November.C.The Monday of the second week in October.D.The Mond
2、ay of the second week in November.(2).When do Chinese people celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival?（分数：3.00）A.The 5th of the 8th lunar month.B.The 8th of the 5th solar month.C.The 15th of August.D.The 15th of the 8th lunar month.(3).When is Easter?（分数：3.00）A.The first Sunday on 21 March.B.The first Sunday o
3、n 25 April.C.The first Sunday after the full moon after 21 March.D.Between 22 March and 25 March.三、Part B(总题数：2，分数：21.00)Questions 4-7 are based on a talk about the Internation Center. （分数：12.00）(1).What does the International Center send out to students?（分数：3.00）A.A diagram of their facilities.B.A
4、timetable of events.C.Maps of the city.D.Samples of coffee from other countries.(2).How does the man feel about the local customs?（分数：3.00）A.Fearful.B.Angry.C.Disinterested.D.Confused.(3).What does the woman say about her family?（分数：3.00）A.They live far away.B.They frequently invite students to thei
5、r home.C.They come from another country.D.They visit her every weekend.(4).When does the International Center close on week nights?（分数：3.00）A.11:30.B.10:30.C.8:00.D.8:30.Questions 8-10 are based on the following monologue. （分数：9.00）(1).When and where is the special program offered?（分数：3.00）A.Every s
6、ummer in New York City.B.Every winter in New York State.C.Every summer in New York State.D.Every winter in New York City.(2).What will people do when someone breaks a rule?（分数：3.00）A.Criticize him or her.B.Have a group discussion about it.C.Make more rules.D.Ask him or her to work more in the woods.
7、(3).Which of the following is NOT stated directly in the passage as a purpose of the program?（分数：3.00）A.To keep members of the group busy doing something.B.To make the people there understand the meaning of work.C.To find a way to solve the generation gap.D.To help people find enjoyment in work.四、Se
8、ction Reading Co(总题数：1，分数：40.00)It was full summer. The blazing African sun beat down on the village. The air was heavy with the smell of blossoms and of wood fires and of cooking meat. In his hut, sat Peter, the ivory hunter, thinking what day his shipment of ivory would reach the coast. Looking at
9、 his calender, he suddenly realized that today must be Christmas Day. Christmas! At home across the ocean they“d be eating turkey and other Christmas foods. There would be presents for him, for James, his brother, for his mother.his father. It seems to be funny, thinking like this. They had all died
10、 long ago. That was why Peter did not like to think about Christmas. Near his hut sat an old warrior, thinking of the past and gazing at the horizon. There, much too far away to see, lay Zululand. Over the hills, the valleys, the rivers, he and the other warriors had come, young warriors leaping, be
11、ating their spears against their shields. The old man looked at the huts of his village. There were the homes of his seven wivesnot one of them a Zulu. His children played in the dust. Not Zulus. Only half Zulus. He looked up when the white man came toward him. “You are thinking, old one,“ Peter sai
12、d to his friend. “Yes, I am thinking of war and of my people and of my sons that have not been born.“ “You have many sons?“ “I have many sons, but they are not Zulus. I am old and sick. I longed for my homefor the green hills and rivers.“ “Today, I too have thought of my home,“ Peter said. “Because
13、my heart was lonely, I came to speak to my friend.“ Just then, one of the women came and whispered something to the old man. He looked at Peter. “A child is born to me,“ he said. “A son. It is for this news that I was waiting here.“ “A child,“ Peter said. “Have you a name for him?“ “I have no name.
14、You name him.“ “Call him Christmas,“ Peter said. “That“s the name of this day in my country.“ “And what happened on this day that it is named?“ asked the old one. “On this day long ago a child was born. A boy.“ “Tell me the story.“ Peter sat down. The tale. How long was it since he had heard the sto
15、ry? Would he remember it? “A long time ago,“ he said, “there were a man and a woman named Joseph and Mary. She was pregnant. There was no place for them to stay when they reached the great village to which they were traveling, so the woman gave birth among the cattle to a son. He was named Jesus. An
16、d the day of his birth was named Christmas. His father was God.“ “What happened to the child?“ asked the old one. “He grew wise and strong and very great.“ “Then will I give my son that name? The name of the day this great king was born. Christmas shall be my son“s name.“ Returning home, Peter thoug
17、ht they were eating turkey and Christmas foods. Here it was full summer and a child had been born and named. Because of this, Peter would never forget Christmas, again, for each year the old warrior“s son would have his birthday and there would be a feast to celebrate. Christmas had come to stay in
18、this African village. But Peter wished he could have told the Christmas story better. It was a finer story than thatmuch finer.（分数：40.00）(1).Peter“s job was _.（分数：8.00）A.an ivory sellerB.an ivory collectorC.an ivory hunterD.an ivory carver(2).Peter learned the date _.（分数：8.00）A.by chanceB.from the r
19、adioC.from the newspaperD.by searching his watch(3).Peter did not like to think about Christmas because it made him _.（分数：8.00）A.wish he had received some Christmas presentsB.think of his familyC.worry more about his businessD.feel lonely(4).Peter and the old man were similar to each other because t
20、hey _.（分数：8.00）A.both have been great warriorsB.had a big familyC.came from the same placeD.felt lonely for their own people(5).Peter“s parents and brother were _.（分数：8.00）A.in AfricaB.deadC.coming to visitD.forgotten五、Section Writing(总题数：1，分数：30.00)1.Today is Tree-planting Day, you and your classma
21、tes went to plant trees. Write a diary of your exciting experience. You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name in your diary. （分数：30.00）_公共英语三级-39 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Listening (总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：1，分数：9.00)（分数：9.00）(1).When is the Thanksgiving Day in Canada?
22、（分数：3.00）A.The Thursday of the fourth week in October.B.The third day of the first week in November.C.The Monday of the second week in October. D.The Monday of the second week in November.解析：听力原文 Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in many countries, but the date is not the same. In Canada, it is the Mon
23、day of the second week in October, while, in the US, it is the Thursday of the fourth week in November.(2).When do Chinese people celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival?（分数：3.00）A.The 5th of the 8th lunar month.B.The 8th of the 5th solar month.C.The 15th of August.D.The 15th of the 8th lunar month. 解析：听力原文 I
24、 heard Chinese people celebrate Mid-Autumn Day and wanted to know more about it, so I asked a Chinese visitor who is living in my friends“ house. She told me it is the 15th day of the 8th month. Seeing my puzzled look, she explained that in China people adopt two systems: the solar calendar and the
25、lunar calendar. Lunar calendar is set according to the movement of the moon. Some other festivals like Dragon Festival and Chongyang Festival, and the Spring Festival are all dependent on the lunar calendar.(3).When is Easter?（分数：3.00）A.The first Sunday on 21 March.B.The first Sunday on 25 April.C.T
26、he first Sunday after the full moon after 21 March. D.Between 22 March and 25 March.解析：听力原文 Easter is the spring feast of the Christian church. The English name derives from Eostre, Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring, who was honoured in April. It is for commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. It is a m
27、ovable feast, falling on the first Sunday following the full moon after 21 March; that is between 22 March and 25 April.三、Part B(总题数：2，分数：21.00)Questions 4-7 are based on a talk about the Internation Center. （分数：12.00）(1).What does the International Center send out to students?（分数：3.00）A.A diagram o
28、f their facilities.B.A timetable of events. C.Maps of the city.D.Samples of coffee from other countries.解析：听力原文 W: Are you free this evening? I“m going over to the International Center later on if you“d like to come with me. M: I remember receiving their calendar of activities in my campus mailbox a
29、 week ago. I didn“t really look at it though. Isn“t that where they organize parties and trips for foreign students? W: Not only for foreign students. The International Center“s activities are intended for all students. They set up conversation tutorials for a variety of languages, and, through the
30、center“s Host Family Program, you can visit the home of a local family. M: Now that you mention it, it would be nice to meet more people from this area. I find the customs of this country really confusing sometimes. But also there are times when I need to talk to people who come from other countries
31、 as I do. I“ll bet a lot of them feel the way I do. W: Of course. You are not the only person who is new around here. Take me. My family lives 500 miles away from here. That isn“t another country, but it is a long distance. The center is a good place for meeting people who can tell you how to get to
32、 know this city. And if you ever feel lonely, you can go over there and find someone to chat with. On week nights, they don“t close until 11:30. M: I guess it“s worth visiting. Did you say you are going there tonight? W: Uhhuh, to a coffee hour at eight. M: All right. I“ll come, too. I might as well
33、 see what the International Center is like. How about meeting me in front of the library and we“ll walk there together? W: Sure. See you then.(2).How does the man feel about the local customs?（分数：3.00）A.Fearful.B.Angry.C.Disinterested.D.Confused. 解析：(3).What does the woman say about her family?（分数：3
34、.00）A.They live far away. B.They frequently invite students to their home.C.They come from another country.D.They visit her every weekend.解析：(4).When does the International Center close on week nights?（分数：3.00）A.11:30. B.10:30.C.8:00.D.8:30.解析：Questions 8-10 are based on the following monologue. （分数
35、：9.00）(1).When and where is the special program offered?（分数：3.00）A.Every summer in New York City.B.Every winter in New York State.C.Every summer in New York State. D.Every winter in New York City.解析：听力原文 Younger people and older people do not always agree with each other. They sometimes have differe
36、nt ideas about life, work and play. But in one special program in New York State, adults and teenagers live together in peace. Each summer 200 teenagers and 50 adults live together for eight weeks as members of a special work group. Everyone works several hours each day. The aim is not just to keep
37、busy but to find meaning and enjoyment in work. Some teenagers work in the woods or on the farms near the village. Some learn to make furniture and to build houses. The adults teach them these skills. There are several free hours every day. Weekends are free, too. During the free hours some of the t
38、eenagers learn photography or painting. Others sit around talking or singing. Each teenager adopts his own way to spend his free time. When people live together, rules are always indispensable. In this program the teenagers and the adults make the rules together. If someone breaks a rule, the proble
39、m occurs before the whole group. The group discusses the problem. They ask “Why did it happen?“ “What should we do about it?“ One of the teenagers say about the experience like this: “You stop thinking only about yourself. You learn how to think about the group.“(2).What will people do when someone
40、breaks a rule?（分数：3.00）A.Criticize him or her.B.Have a group discussion about it. C.Make more rules.D.Ask him or her to work more in the woods.解析：(3).Which of the following is NOT stated directly in the passage as a purpose of the program?（分数：3.00）A.To keep members of the group busy doing something.
41、B.To make the people there understand the meaning of work.C.To find a way to solve the generation gap. D.To help people find enjoyment in work.解析：四、Section Reading Co(总题数：1，分数：40.00)It was full summer. The blazing African sun beat down on the village. The air was heavy with the smell of blossoms and
42、 of wood fires and of cooking meat. In his hut, sat Peter, the ivory hunter, thinking what day his shipment of ivory would reach the coast. Looking at his calender, he suddenly realized that today must be Christmas Day. Christmas! At home across the ocean they“d be eating turkey and other Christmas
43、foods. There would be presents for him, for James, his brother, for his mother.his father. It seems to be funny, thinking like this. They had all died long ago. That was why Peter did not like to think about Christmas. Near his hut sat an old warrior, thinking of the past and gazing at the horizon.
44、There, much too far away to see, lay Zululand. Over the hills, the valleys, the rivers, he and the other warriors had come, young warriors leaping, beating their spears against their shields. The old man looked at the huts of his village. There were the homes of his seven wivesnot one of them a Zulu
45、. His children played in the dust. Not Zulus. Only half Zulus. He looked up when the white man came toward him. “You are thinking, old one,“ Peter said to his friend. “Yes, I am thinking of war and of my people and of my sons that have not been born.“ “You have many sons?“ “I have many sons, but the
46、y are not Zulus. I am old and sick. I longed for my homefor the green hills and rivers.“ “Today, I too have thought of my home,“ Peter said. “Because my heart was lonely, I came to speak to my friend.“ Just then, one of the women came and whispered something to the old man. He looked at Peter. “A ch
47、ild is born to me,“ he said. “A son. It is for this news that I was waiting here.“ “A child,“ Peter said. “Have you a name for him?“ “I have no name. You name him.“ “Call him Christmas,“ Peter said. “That“s the name of this day in my country.“ “And what happened on this day that it is named?“ asked
48、the old one. “On this day long ago a child was born. A boy.“ “Tell me the story.“ Peter sat down. The tale. How long was it since he had heard the story? Would he remember it? “A long time ago,“ he said, “there were a man and a woman named Joseph and Mary. She was pregnant. There was no place for th
49、em to stay when they reached the great village to which they were traveling, so the woman gave birth among the cattle to a son. He was named Jesus. And the day of his birth was named Christmas. His father was God.“ “What happened to the child?“ asked the old one. “He grew wise and strong and very great.“ “Then will I give my son that name? The name of the day this great king was born. Christmas shall be my son“s name.“ Returning home, Peter thoug
