1、公共英语三级-89 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)B Directions:/B This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section,
2、 Part A and Part B. Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto your ANSWER SHEET 1. If you have any questions, you
3、 may raise your hand. Now as you will not be allowed to speak once the test is started. Now look at Part A in your test booklet. BPart A/B 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 you
4、r test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE. Now look at question 1（分数：5.00）(1).What are they talking about?（分数：1.00）A.A film.B.A book.C.A dream.D.A trip.(2).Where have the people most probably been?（分数：1.00）A.Theater.B.Concert.C.Flower s
5、hop.D.Restaurant.(3).What does the man mean?（分数：1.00）A.She should go out for some sunshine.B.She should go out for a picnic.C.She should go to see the doctor earlier.D.She should accept his help.(4).Where does the conversation most probably take place?（分数：1.00）A.In a library.B.In a classroom.C.In a
6、bookstore.D.In a computer shop.(5).What does Daisys father think of her?（分数：1.00）A.She should watch TV.B.She isnt cool enough.C.She should study harder,D.She should learn from Jenny.(1).What do we learn from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Brian must finish the term paper before 3 oclock.B.Cindy doesnt
7、mind waiting for Brian.C.Brian will join Cindy after 3 oclock.D.Cindy will go swimming without Brian.(2).What does Daniel Black look like according to the man?（分数：1.00）A.Hes got dark hair and a beard,B.Hes tall and good-looking.C.Hes good-looking with long dark hair.D.Hes got glasses and a mustache
8、or beard.(3).What is most probably the relationship between the two speakers?（分数：1.00）A.Boss and secretary.B.Manager and shop assistant.C.Guide and tourist.D.Father and daughter.(4).What is the mans occupation?（分数：1.00）A.Florist.B.Dentist.C.Teacher.D.Pharmacist.(5).How does the woman perceive the ma
9、n?（分数：1.00）A.Bald.B.Overweight.C.Thin.D.Sallow.二、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：3.00)B Directions:/B You are going to hear four conversations. Before listening to each conversation, you will have 5 seconds to read each, of the questions which accompany it. After listening, you will have time to answer each ques
10、tion by choosing A, B, C or D. You will hear each conversation ONLY ONCE. Mark your answers in your test booklet. B Questions 11 13 are based on the following passage./B（分数：3.00）(1).What did the speaker use to do for a living?（分数：1.00）A.He ran a village shop.B.He worked on a farm.C.He worked in an a
11、dvertising agency.D.He was a gardener.(2).What do we know about the speakers life in the past?（分数：1.00）A.It was stressful.B.It was colorful.C.It was peaceful.D.It was boring.(3).What made the speaker change his life style?（分数：1.00）A.His desire to start Iris own business.B.The crisis in his family li
12、fe.C.The decline in his health.D.His dream of living in the countryside.三、B Questions 14 (总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).On what point do these people agree?（分数：1.00）A.They had a long day.B.They should not attend the meeting.C.There are some good restaurants around.D.Food is an interesting subject.(2).What does
13、the man want to do?（分数：1.00）A.Look for a place to eat with the woman.B.Finish the meeting and go home for a good rest.C.Stay in the town for the whole week to enjoy himself.D.Go around to try various restaurants.(3).Where is the woman staying?（分数：1.00）A.At home.B.In a motel.C.In a hotel.D.At her sis
14、ters.(4).What place would the man suggest if the woman likes spicy food?（分数：1.00）A.A Swiss restaurant across the street.B.A French restaurant on Dublin Street.C.An Italian restaurant around the comer.D.An Oriental restaurant on the main street.(5).How does the man know about so many restaurants in t
15、he town?（分数：1.00）A.He has lived there all his life.B.He is fond of good food.C.He owns some of these restaurants.D.he has friends working for these restaurants.四、B Questions 19 (总题数：1，分数：3.00)(1).What do we know about the speakers friend?（分数：1.00）A.He was once a friend of the ruler.B.He was a tax co
16、llector.C.He was a government official.D.He was once a school teacher in India.(2).What was the real purpose of the rulers invitation?（分数：1.00）A.To declare new ways of collecting tax.B.To entertain those who had made great contributions to the government.C.To collect money from the persons invited.D
17、.To reward outstanding tax collectors.(3).What does the passage say about the tax collectors?（分数：1.00）A.They tried to collect more money than the ruler asked for.B.They were given some silver and gold coins by the ruler.C.They were excused from paying income tax.D.They enjoyed being invited to dinne
18、r at the rulers palace.五、B Questions 22 (总题数：1，分数：4.00)(1).Why did Peter go to the Union Trust bank?（分数：1.00）A.To cash a check.B.To rob the bank.C.To get his prize.D.To withdraw his deposit.(2).What was Peters job?（分数：1.00）A.A car mechanic.B.A radio announcer.C.A movie actor.D.A bank employee.(3).Wh
19、at did the guards do when Peter started gathering the money?（分数：1.00）A.They called the police.B.They pressed the alarm.C.They helped him find large bills.D.They let him do what he wanted to.(4).Why didnt Peter take more money from the bank?（分数：1.00）A.He was limited by time and the size of his pocket
20、s.B.The maximum sum allowed was 55, 000.C.large bills were not within his reach.D.He was afraid that he would be caught on the spot.六、BSection Use o(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.commonB.popularC.uniqueD.angryA.tooB.butC.orD.andA.bitterB.happyC.pleasantD.unhappyA.soB.veryC.tooD.suchA.continueB.continuityC.conti
21、nuousD.continuedA.nameB.peopleC.leadershipD.enemyA.monthB.dayC.yearD.centuryA.languageB.futureC.historyD.literatureA.twoB.aC.someD.theirA.neitherB.asC.orD.eitherA.forB.asC.toD.atA.aB.anyC.theD.fewA.settlingB.settlesC.settleD.settledA.forB.atC.toD.throughA.twoB.oneC.noD.coupleA.changesB.changeC.alter
22、edD.changedA.homeB.studyC.peaceD.warA.surviveB.survivingC.survivesD.survivedA.centuriesB.yearsC.minutesD.secondsA.andB.withoutC.withD.neither七、BSection Readi(总题数：5，分数：10.00)21.According to the author, a bachelor resists marriage chiefly because _.（分数：2.00）A.he is reluctant to take on family responsi
23、bilitiesB.he believes that life will be more cheerful if he remains singleC.he finds more fun in dating than in marriageD.he fears it will put an end to all his fun adventure and excitement22.What is the author trying to tell us?（分数：2.00）A.Happiness often goes hand in hand with pain.B.One must know
24、how to attain happiness.C.It is important to make commitments.D.It is pain that leads to happiness.23.To understand what true happiness is one must _.（分数：2.00）A.have as much fun as possible during ones lifetimeB.make every effort to liberate oneself from painC.put up with pain under all circumstance
25、sD.be able to distinguish happiness from fun24.From the last paragraph, we learn that envy sometimes stems from _.（分数：2.00）A.hatredB.misunderstandingC.prejudiceD.ignorance25.Raising children, in the authors opinion, is _.（分数：2.00）A.a moral dutyB.a thankless jobC.a rewarding taskD.a source of inevita
26、ble pain八、BText 2/B(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.Which of the following statements can NOT be inferred from the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Family background influences a persons attitude towards money.B.Money is the root of all evils.C.Obsession with money-making can exert a negative influence on living quality;D.A ca
27、utious attitude towards money is recommended.27.In the authors point of view, money is _.（分数：2.00）A.loveB.powerC.securityD.a substitute for something a persons life lacks28.According to the author, the bottom line for having too much money is _.（分数：2.00）A.the need for powerB.for the sake of moneyC.t
28、he pursuit of securityD.an arrangement for the future29.The word “obsession“ (Para 3)in this passage means _.（分数：2.00）A.disturbanceB.preoccupationC.compulsionD.passion30.The cause of the compulsion to make enormous sums of money _.（分数：2.00）A.is rooted in peoples mindsB.is pushed in AmericaC.is consi
29、dered unsocialD.varies with the individuals九、BText 3/B(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.What is the best title for the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Internet Wont Eliminate Print Media.B.Internet Challenges Traditional Media.C.Looking For News on the Web.D.Journalism Should Be Dominated by Web.32.Traditional media dominate w
30、eb journalism because _.（分数：2.00）A.news and advertising are their only businessB.they invest more money in newsC.web companies dare not compete with themD.they enjoy privileges in journalism33.What role does the Internet play in journalism according to paragraph 1?（分数：2.00）A.It dominates the media m
31、arket.B.It is likely to threaten the future of traditional media.C.It becomes a helpful partner of print media.D.It revolutionizes journalism.34.The following proves that old media still dominate Web journalism except _.（分数：2.00）A.people prefer traditional media when looking for newsB.old media have
32、 the most important position in local marketsC.newspaper companies have more control in Web journalismD.few people go to websites to get news35.What is the authors attitude towards the future of traditional media?（分数：2.00）A.Negative.B.Critical.C.Concerned.D.Optimistic.十、BPart B/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Ar
33、ticle One:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Article Two:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Article Three:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Article Four:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.Article Five:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十一、BSection Writi(总题数：2，分数：30.00)41.Suppose that one of your friends Jane asks you to give some advice on applying for admission to your college o
34、r university. Give a reply to your friend. You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Wang Hong instead. You do not need to write the address.（分数：15.00）_42.Below is a graph showing changes in peoples diet. Study carefully and write an essay of
35、 about 120 words making reference with the following points:(1) State the changes in peoples diet in the past five years.(2) Give possible reasons for the changes.(3) Draw your own conclusions.1999 2000 2001 2002 2003Grain 49% 47% 46.5% 45% 45%Milk 10% 11% 11% 12% 13%Meat 17% 20% 22.5% 23% 21%Fruit
36、I can try various restaurants. M: Yes, there is an excellent French restaurant on Dublin Street by your hotel. If you like spicy food, there are some really good Asian restaurants on the main street and theres also a very good Italian restaurant just two blocks from here. W: Thats enough for a week.
37、 You seem to know all of them by heart. M: Well, food is my favorite subject.(2).What does the man want to do?（分数：1.00）A.Look for a place to eat with the woman.B.Finish the meeting and go home for a good rest. C.Stay in the town for the whole week to enjoy himself.D.Go around to try various restaura
38、nts.解析：(3).Where is the woman staying?（分数：1.00）A.At home.B.In a motel.C.In a hotel. D.At her sisters.解析：(4).What place would the man suggest if the woman likes spicy food?（分数：1.00）A.A Swiss restaurant across the street.B.A French restaurant on Dublin Street.C.An Italian restaurant around the comer.D
39、.An Oriental restaurant on the main street. 解析：(5).How does the man know about so many restaurants in the town?（分数：1.00）A.He has lived there all his life.B.He is fond of good food. C.He owns some of these restaurants.D.he has friends working for these restaurants.解析：四、B Questions 19 (总题数：1，分数：3.00)(
40、1).What do we know about the speakers friend?（分数：1.00）A.He was once a friend of the ruler.B.He was a tax collector.C.He was a government official.D.He was once a school teacher in India. 解析：听力原文19-21 A friend of mine told me that when he was a young man, be went to work as a teacher in one of the st
41、ates of India. One day, he received an invitation to dinner at the rulers palace. Very pleased, he went to tell his colleagues. They laughed and told him the meaning of the invitation. They had all been invited and each person who was invited had to bring with him a certain number of silver and gold
42、 coins. The number of coins varied according to the persons position in the service of the government. My friends income was not high, so he did not have much to pay. Each person bowed before the ruler. His gold went onto one heap; his silver went onto another heap. And in this way he paid his incom
43、e tax for the year. This was the simple way of collecting income tax. The tax on property was also collected simply. The ruler gave a man the power to collect a tax from each owner of land or property in a certain area, if this man promised to pay the ruler a certain amount of money. Of course, the
44、tax collector managed to collect more money than he paid to the ruler. The difference between the sum of money he collected and the sum of money he gave to the ruler was his profit.(2).What was the real purpose of the rulers invitation?（分数：1.00）A.To declare new ways of collecting tax.B.To entertain
45、those who had made great contributions to the government.C.To collect money from the persons invited. D.To reward outstanding tax collectors.解析：(3).What does the passage say about the tax collectors?（分数：1.00）A.They tried to collect more money than the ruler asked for. B.They were given some silver a
46、nd gold coins by the ruler.C.They were excused from paying income tax.D.They enjoyed being invited to dinner at the rulers palace.解析：五、B Questions 22 (总题数：1，分数：4.00)(1).Why did Peter go to the Union Trust bank?（分数：1.00）A.To cash a check.B.To rob the bank.C.To get his prize. D.To withdraw his deposit
47、.解析：听力原文22-25 Some people dream of being president of the United States, some of becoming hot in a Hollywood movie, and others of making millions of dollars overnight. But, could a dream like that come true in real life? Well, it did hap pen to Peter Johnson. Peter was an auto mechanic. One day, he
48、walked into the Union Bank in Baltimore and took 5, 000 dollars that did not belong to him. The guards and other employees stood back and let him stuff the bills in his shirt and pants, without trying to prevent him from taking the money. No one tripped an alarm. No one pulled a gun. No one caned the police. Why did they allow him to get away with it? Well, everything was legal. Peter had won a contest promoted by a Baltimore radio station. The first prize entitled him to enter the union Trust bank and gather up
