1、公共英语三级-42 (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)BPart A/B I 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. Now look at Question 1./I（分数：5.00）(1).What does the man prefer to do on weekend nights?（分数：1.00）A.Stay at home.B.Listen to music at a bar.C.See movies with friends.D.Go to restaurants.(2).What will the man probably do with his car?（分数：1.00）A.To kee
3、p his old car.B.To leave it in the garage to be repaired.C.To buy a new car.D.To sell his old car.(3).What do we learn from the mans reply?（分数：1.00）A.He will not lend his card to anybody.B.The woman cannot borrow books with his card right now.C.Using another persons card is against the rules of the
4、library.D.His library card is no longer valid.(4).Why does the man suggest the woman go early?（分数：1.00）A.The road will be busy.B.It will take a long time.C.London will be crowded.D.She can come back early.(5).What is the most probable relationship of the two people?（分数：1.00）A.Lawyer and client.B.Tea
5、cher and student.C.Mechanic and customer.D.Salesman and customer,(1).What does the man like?（分数：1.00）A.Beautiful sand.B.Sunny beach.C.Calm sea.D.A stormy ocean.(2).How does the woman feel at the end of the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Angry.B.Relieved.C.Upset.D.Disappointed.(3).What are the man and the w
6、oman talking about?（分数：1.00）A.Inflation.B.Fashion.C.Houses.D.Money.(4).What does the man think of the green shirt?（分数：1.00）A.He thinks it is cheap.B.He doesnt like it at all.C.He thinks it is too expensive.D.He doesnt like the color.(5).What do we learn from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.The woman com
7、plains about the program.B.The woman doesnt want to change the channel.C.The woman gives a piece of advice to the man.D.The woman expresses agreement with the man.二、BPart B/B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)Questions 11 - 13 are based on the following dialogue between Josephs mother and his teacher.（分数：3.00）(1).What
8、s the problem with Joseph?（分数：1.00）A.He didnt spend a lot of time on computer.B.He fell behind his classmates in his studies.C.He didnt listen to his fathers words.D.He didnt get along well with his teacher.(2).Whats the mans opinion about Joseph?（分数：1.00）A.He is a foolish boy.B.He is a kind boy.C.H
9、e is a smart boy.D.He is a helpful boy.(3).How did the man suggest the woman to do to solve the problem?（分数：1.00）A.She should spend more time on Joseph.B.She should not allow Joseph to play the computer.C.She should stay with Joseph to look after him.D.She should find a private teacher for Joseph.Qu
10、estions 14 - 17 are based on the following dialogue about redwood.（分数：4.00）(1).Where can the tallest trees be found?（分数：1.00）A.In Muirwoods.B.Near Los Angeles.C.Along the Atlantic Ocean.D.In northern California.(2).Why do many tourists visit Muirwoods, rather than other redwood forests?（分数：1.00）A.It
11、 has no admission fee.B.It is near San Francisco.C.It has a good view of the coast.D.It can be seen in an hour.(3).Roughly what is the oldest documented age for a redwood tree?（分数：1.00）A.350 years.B.400 years.C.800 years.D.2,000 years.(4).What has contributed most to the redwoods survival?（分数：1.00）A
12、.Absence of natural enemies.B.Resistant bark and damp climate.C.Isolation from the land.D.Cool and foggy climate.Questions 18 - 21 are based on the following dialogue between Professor Joanna and her student.（分数：4.00）(1).How did Professor Joanna ask John to meet her?（分数：1.00）A.Leave a message on Joh
13、ns paper.B.Make a phone call.C.Send a regular mail.D.Send an E-mail.(2).What was the problem of Johns paper?（分数：1.00）A.He wrote it on the wrong subject.B.His analysis included only common knowledge.C.He neglected to cite sources.D.He turned the paper in late.(3).What does Professor Joanna want John
14、to put into Second draft?（分数：1.00）A.Appropriate references.B.A description of different architectural styles.C.An analysis of different aspects of the National Cathedral.D.A list of his expenses at the bookstore.(4).What does Professor Joanna tell John about the problem?（分数：1.00）A.It will probably a
15、ppear at a later time.B.Its acceptable to ignore it.C.It will be very difficult to solve it.D.Its extremely serious.Questions 22 -25 are based on the following dialogue.（分数：4.00）(1).What are the speakers talking about?（分数：1.00）A.Teacher-centered teaching method in American universities.B.Student-cen
16、tered teaching method in American universities.C.The life and study of American college students.D.Chinese students in American universities.(2).How can students receive the teachers help in American universities?（分数：1.00）A.To meet the teachers in their office hours or make appointments with them.B.
17、To meet the teachers in the classroom.C.To go to their homes.D.To go to their office any time during the weekday.(3).What is the Americans impression of Chinese students in American universities?（分数：1.00）A.They are just as the same as other American students.B.They can adapt themselves to the studen
18、t-centered way of teaching.C.They lack independent thinking and creativity.D.They are excellent students.(4).Why can many Chinese students achieve good grades in American universities?（分数：1.00）A.Because they like the new way of teaching.B.Because their American teachers help them.C.Because they are
19、bright and hard-working.D.Because they make use of the good conditions in American schools.三、BSection Use o(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.fallsB.removesC.resultsD.comesA.thenB.neverthelessC.stillD.moreoverA.outsideB.exceptC.likeD.asA.workingB.gettingC.arrivingD.lookingA.whatB.thatC.whichD.itA.secondB.latterC.ne
20、xtD.laterA.learnsB.realizesC.studiesD.understandsA.uponB.forC.asD.againstA.extensiveB.enormousC.overallD.entireA.exceptionsB.differencesC.samenessD.divisionsA.althoughB.whetherC.sinceD.thatA.wholeB.unitC.partD.totalA.passB.reachC.goD.setA.SomeB.ManyC.MostD.FewA.worldB.cultureC.globeD.geographyA.like
21、lyB.likenessC.alikeD.likingA.wayB.meansC.habitD.techniqueA.eitherB.neitherC.bothD.eachA.forB.toC.byD.asA.similarB.variousC.distantD.famous四、BSection Readi(总题数：5，分数：10.00)21.It can be inferred that the fans over-enthusiastic behaviors sometimes _.（分数：2.00）A.express their dislike for the singersB.make
22、 the singers more popularC.show their likes and respect to the singersD.make practical jokes on the singers22.In order to become a successful performer in show business, one must have _.（分数：2.00）A.good appearanceB.moneyC.good chancesD.talent, fashion and a good manager23.The example of “the tailor“
23、is cited here to explain that _.（分数：2.00）A.clothes that the tailor made is vital for performers successB.performers have to change their performances to be popularC.performers should do the same thing as a tailor doesD.performers can never succeed without the tailor24.From the last paragraph we know
24、 that a pop singer _.（分数：2.00）A.can relax only after he is successfulB.must pay much attention to his clothesC.can enjoy his life at willD.is often annoyed by his fans25.A pop singer must work hard when he has become famous to _.（分数：2.00）A.attract the publicB.remain popularC.sell more recordsD.earn
25、more money五、BText 2/B(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.We can conclude from the passage that the author _.（分数：2.00）A.tries to justify the youth-oriented, throw-away culture of the American societyB.suggests that people should not retire at the age of 65 or 70C.thinks that the value of older Americans is gaining in
26、creasing recognitionD.thinks young people should give more respect to old people27.Tish Sommers believes that _.（分数：2.00）A.older women have no chance to avoid povertyB.sexism mainly results in the poverty of the older womenC.American society will solve the problems caused by sexism and ageismD.older
27、 women can keep poverty out of the doorstep by performing better28.According to the third paragraph, the author tells us that older Americans _.（分数：2.00）A.have more job opportunities than young peopleB.have new chances to remain active in societyC.live below the poverty lineD.no longer believe in th
28、e promise of a happy life upon retirement29.According to Hellman, we know that _.（分数：2.00）A.the wisdom of older people has been fully usedB.the wisdom of older people is not valued by American societyC.older peoples wisdom is an invaluable resource to American societyD.older people are as intelligen
29、t as young people30.After age 40, people find it hard to get rewarding jobs because _.（分数：2.00）A.their abilities and physical strength start to become weakB.the inherent characteristics of our value system makes it soC.they dont want to be rejectedD.they have no courage to venture六、BText 3/B(总题数：5，分
30、数：10.00)31.Artificial rainmaking has been most successful in the _.（分数：2.00）A.lake areaB.western slope of mountainsC.prairie landsD.windward side of mountains32.The 30-day forecast is determined by examining _.（分数：2.00）A.daily weather mapsB.upper air levelsC.satellite reportsD.changing fronts33.The
31、word“ gains“ in the second sentence in the last paragraph means _.（分数：2.00）A.increasesB.progressesC.profitsD.things34.The observation of weather conditions by satellites is advantageous because it _.（分数：2.00）A.enables man to alter the weatherB.makes weather prediction easierC.gives the scientific in
32、formation not obtained readily otherwiseD.uses electronic instruments35.At the present time, experiments are being conducted in _.（分数：2.00）A.30-day“ outlooks“B.predicting stormsC.controlling weatherD.determining density of pressure groups七、BPart B/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Angelina（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Charle
33、ne（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Harrison（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Frederica（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.Gwendolyn（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_八、BSection Writi(总题数：2，分数：30.00)41.Suppose you are the sales manager of a company. You received an order letter from one of your old customers, but since the style and pattern of that kind of cloth a
34、re out of date, so your company has ceased the production. Write a letter to the customer, telling him that: 1. the old kind of cloth is no longer produced 2. you have sent the new sample to him by express delivery 3. the price you offered is $15 per yard You should write approximately 100 words. Do
35、 not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Wang Lin“ instead. You do not need to write the address.（分数：15.00）_42.Below is a table showing the sources of income of college students. Look at the table and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points: 1. the s
36、ources of income of both the Australian and Chinese students 2. the possible reasons for the differences Sources of Income of College Students （分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-42 (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)BPart A/B I You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is o
37、ne 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 question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE. Now look at Question 1./I（分数：5.00）(1).What does the man prefer to do on weekend nights?（分数：1.00
38、）A.Stay at home.B.Listen to music at a bar. C.See movies with friends.D.Go to restaurants.解析：听力原文 W: Movies and restaurants are good places to enjoy on Friday and Saturday nights. M: Thats very expensive. Id rather go to a music bar with my friends.(2).What will the man probably do with his car?（分数：
39、1.00）A.To keep his old car.B.To leave it in the garage to be repaired.C.To buy a new car. D.To sell his old car.解析：听力原文 W: You are back late. I was worried. How is the car? What did you find out about it? M: The mechanic said that the best thing would be to throw it away and get a new car. This car
40、is totally dead. W: Its molly had news.(3).What do we learn from the mans reply?（分数：1.00）A.He will not lend his card to anybody.B.The woman cannot borrow books with his card right now. C.Using another persons card is against the rules of the library.D.His library card is no longer valid.解析：听力原文 W: L
41、eonard, can I use your library card to borrow a book? I forgot to bring mine. M: I would be glad to be of help. But I am afraid that mine wouldnt be of any use to you anyway. They allow only ten books for one card, and my card is already full. W: Then I have to borrow one from someone else.(4).Why d
42、oes the man suggest the woman go early?（分数：1.00）A.The road will be busy. B.It will take a long time.C.London will be crowded.D.She can come back early.解析：听力原文 W: I may drive up to London on Saturday. There are one or two things I need to do there. M: Id go early if I were you. The motorway can get v
43、ery busy, even on Saturdays. You may get stuck in the traffic.(5).What is the most probable relationship of the two people?（分数：1.00）A.Lawyer and client.B.Teacher and student.C.Mechanic and customer. D.Salesman and customer,解析：听力原文 W: Hello! Is this Mikes Auto Repair Shop? M: Yes, it is. Can I help y
44、ou? W: Yes, please. This is Mrs. Jones. Im calling about my car. Has it been repaired yet? M: Not yet. But you can come by at four oclock. Im sure itll be ready then.(1).What does the man like?（分数：1.00）A.Beautiful sand.B.Sunny beach.C.Calm sea.D.A stormy ocean. 解析：听力原文 W: I love the beach when the s
45、and is fine and the water is just barely making waves. M: I prefer an angry sea. That makes me feel much better whenever Im not happy.(2).How does the woman feel at the end of the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Angry.B.Relieved. C.Upset.D.Disappointed.解析：听力原文 W: Why are you so angry? M: Im furious with Mik
46、e! He kicked his football through the classroom window. There was glass everywhere. W: Oh, my God! Is anyone hurt? M: No, fortunately everyone is fine. W: Thank goodness for that!(3).What are the man and the woman talking about?（分数：1.00）A.Inflation. B.Fashion.C.Houses.D.Money.解析：听力原文 W: Im really wo
47、rried about the rising prices. Ten years ago, my parents bought a beautiful house for $40,000. Today the same house costs over 110,000. I dont think my husband and I can ever save enough money to buy one. M: I understand how you feel. Its upsetting.(4).What does the man think of the green shirt?（分数：
48、1.00）A.He thinks it is cheap.B.He doesnt like it at all.C.He thinks it is too expensive. D.He doesnt like the color.解析：听力原文 M: That red shirt is nice, but its very expensive. I am not going to spend $40 on a shirt. W: Do you like the green one? Its a little cheaper. M: Its good but still more than I want to spend.(5).What do we learn from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.The woman complains about
