1、公共英语三级-299 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)Why wont the man attend the party?（分数：5.00）A.He has to return to Washington.B.He wants to spend the weekend with his family.C.He hates noise at parties.D.He is too busy.A.Watching TV.B.Listening to the r
2、adio.C.Swimming the channel.D.Changing their news program.A.Exercising just after getting up.B.Eating something good for breakfast.C.Buying the larger-size clothes.D.Not exercising so many times a day.A.If hell have time to eat in Chicago.B.Where the bus station is located.C.When buses depart for Ch
3、icago.D.If he can catch a bus that leaves Chicago.A.75 guests.B.50 guests.C.30 guests.D.25 guests.What did the man mean?（分数：5.00）A.He never does assignments early.B.He has finished it.C.Hell finish it in a few minutes.D.Hell finish it in a few hours.A.Look for a pay phone nearby.B.Use the womans pho
4、ne.C.Borrow ten cents to pay the phone.D.Give the woman the phone bill.A.Music.B.Films.C.Action.D.Classics.A.Angry.B.Surprised.C.Delighted.D.SympathetiA.Its direct.B.Its safer.C.Its faster.D.Its less expensiv三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1115 are (总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.June 30 to July 1.B.May 1 to Ma
5、y 30.C.June 1 to June 30.D.May 31 to June 4.A.To visit her aunt and uncle.B.To see the National Gallery.C.To see the Southern Highlands.D.To study more writinA.Tamworth.B.Brisbane.C.Armidale.D.Sydney.A.Her uncle.B.Her mother.C.Her aunt.D.Her father.A.In five years.B.In twelve months.C.In two months.
6、D.When her mother goes hom五、Questions 1620 are (总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.She liked driving.B.All her friends had cars.C.There was a long way from her home to the college.D.She wanted to save money on bus fares.A.Very fast car.B.An old police car.C.A cheap second-hand car.D.An expensive second-hand car.A.It w
7、as a very good car.B.The engine and gear box worked well.C.There werent many things wrong with it.D.It went very fast.A.The car had so many things wrong with it.B.He couldnt believe that a girl should drive such a car.C.He thought Kathy was telling lies.D.Kathy had broken the law.A.She looked at the
8、 speedometer.B.It couldnt go faster than 50 miles an hour.C.She would know the speed through what would shake.D.The police officer told her.六、Questions 2125 are (总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.The roads will be more congested.B.The problem of pollution will be more serious.C.Traffic accidents will be fewer.D.The c
9、ountryside will become deserteA.This is the request of the taxpayers.B.So few people live in the countryside.C.They have caused inconvenience to a few people.D.Local lines have had enormous losses.A.The rail service should be profitable.B.Schools are an essential public amenity.C.Hospital shouldnt b
10、e expected to make a profit.D.Safe transportation of the people is the duty of the government.A.The Federal Government.B.Local authorities.C.Local taxpayers.D.The Transportation Department.A.He explains that her complaint is unnecessary.B.He tells her that a bus line will be opened.C.He explains tha
11、t her complaint is unreasonable.D.He tells her that bus service will be better than the rail servic七、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Many students find t(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.teachersB.classmatesC.partnersD.students2.（分数：1.00）A.in thatB.for whichC.with whomD.such as3.（分数：1.00）A.BecauseB.T
12、houghC.WhetherD.If4.（分数：1.00）A.whatB.thoseC.asD.which5.（分数：1.00）A.independentlyB.repeatedlyC.logicallyD.generally6.（分数：1.00）A.suspectsB.understandsC.wondersD.convinces7.（分数：1.00）A.extendingB.illustratingC.performingD.conducting8.（分数：1.00）A.withoutB.withC.onD.except9.（分数：1.00）A.averageB.ordinaryC.nor
13、malD.academic10.（分数：1.00）A.preventingB.withstandingC.sustainingD.overcoming11.（分数：1.00）A.to requireB.requiredC.requiringD.are required12.（分数：1.00）A.effectiveB.passiveC.relativeD.expressive13.（分数：1.00）A.attributingB.contributingC.distributingD.explaining14.（分数：1.00）A.predictB.acknowledgeC.argueD.igno
14、re15.（分数：1.00）A.statementB.strategyC.situationD.suggestion16.（分数：1.00）A.enableB.stimulateC.advocateD.prevent17.（分数：1.00）A.evaluateB.acquaintC.tackleD.formulate18.（分数：1.00）A.beforeB.afterC.whileD.for19.（分数：1.00）A.assignmentsB.informationC.contentD.definition20.（分数：1.00）A.preventB.requireC.assistD.for
15、bid九、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、Part A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十一、Text 1(总题数：5，分数：10.00)21.What did the writer do as a curious child?（分数：2.00）A.She visited Victorian England and Tsarist Russia.B.She flew to Los Angeles, Chicago and London with her parents.C.She read all kinds of books.D.She spent lots
16、 of time traveling on trains.22.How does the writer feel about travel today?（分数：2.00）A.She doesnt like it very much.B.She takes great pleasure in it.C.She feels tired of it.D.She feels as excited as when she was youn23.We can infer from the passage that when traveling by air, the writer spends most
17、of her time on the way _.（分数：2.00）A.reading booksB.resting herselfC.imagining thingsD.letting her spirit soar24.What did the writer learn from books as a child?（分数：2.00）A.About many foreign places.B.About many historical figures.C.About the outside world as well as her own self.D.About the ironies o
18、f lif25.In the passage the writer mainly talks about _.（分数：2.00）A.the wonders of travelB.her growth from an innocent child to a learned womanC.the benefits of readingD.the difference between childhood dreams and lifes realities十二、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.What kind of stylistic device did the author
19、use in the phrase “as pine roots cracking granite to grow“?（分数：2.00）A.Metaphor.B.Simile.C.Personification.D.Imagination.27.What does “them“ refer to in the sentence “It sent them streaming westward into the wilderness after their predecessors to raise still more children who wanted still more land“
20、?（分数：2.00）A.Urban dwellers.B.Dollars and cents.C.Yearners.D.Predecessors.28.Upon arrival, the pioneers who settled a new area of the frontier would eat which of the following?（分数：2.00）A.Corn, cattle, arid pigs.B.Indian maize, native fruits, and wild meat.C.Preserved fruits, dried meats, and pine roo
21、ts.D.Fresh food and native vegetables.29.Which of the following generalizations about pioneers ia NOT supported by the passage?（分数：2.00）A.They showed great endurance.B.They spent a great deal of money.C.They wanted their own land.D.They traveled with few possessions.30.It can be inferred from the pa
22、ssage that pioneers differed from city dwellers in that they _.（分数：2.00）A.thought farming would be easyB.were involved in local governmentC.associated land with dignityD.wanted to get rich quickly十三、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.The word “offset“ in the second paragraph could be replaced by _.（分数：2.00）A.
23、slip intoB.make up forC.set upD.catch up with32.As pointed out at the beginning of the passage, people used to think that air pollution _.（分数：2.00）A.caused widespread damage in the countrysideB.affected the entire eastern half of the United StatesC.had damaged effect on healthD.existed merely in urb
24、an and industries areas33.This passage is primarily concerned with the _.（分数：2.00）A.greenhouse effectB.burning of fossil fuelsC.potential effect of air pollutionD.likelihood of a new ice age34.As far as the greenhouse effect is concerned, the author _.（分数：2.00）A.shares the same view with the scienti
25、stsB.is uncertain of its occurrenceC.rejects it as being ungroundedD.thinks that it will destroy the world soon35.It can be inferred from the passage that _.（分数：2.00）A.raising the worlds temperature only a few degrees would not do much harm to the life on earthB.lowering the worlds temperature merel
26、y a few degrees would lead many major farming areas to disasterC.almost no temperature variations have occurred over the past decadeD.the worlds temperature will remain constant in the years to come十四、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十五、Peter White:(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Peter White（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Bob Robin（分数：1.
27、00）填空项 1:_38.Mark Brewer（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Harry Wells（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.Joe Forest（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十六、Section Writing(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十七、Part A(总题数：1，分数：15.00)41.Suppose you are a college teacher, and you have ordered some textbooks in a publishing company. The company, which acknowledges your order o
28、n 20th September, has delayed the delivery. Write a letter of complaint.You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “the Peking University“ instead. You do not need to write the address.（分数：15.00）_十八、Part B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)42.The following graph
29、shows the percentage of family expenses in a city. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 120 words to convey the information in the graph.（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-299 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)Why wont the man attend the party?（分数：5.00）A.He
30、 has to return to Washington.B.He wants to spend the weekend with his family. C.He hates noise at parties.D.He is too busy.解析：听力原文W: Hello, John. Its good to see you. When did you get home?M: I arrived at the airport this afternoon. My wife picked me up.W: Theres a party at the Hales tomorrow night.
31、 Would you and Nancy like to come along with us?M: Thank you just the same. Nancy and I are planning a quiet weekend with the children. I have to be back in Washington in a few days.W: Of course. I understand.A.Watching TV. B.Listening to the radio.C.Swimming the channel.D.Changing their news progra
32、m.解析：听力原文M: Will you please change this channel? I cant stand this program.W: Wait a minute and the news will be on next. I want to be sure to see it tonight.A.Exercising just after getting up. B.Eating something good for breakfast.C.Buying the larger-size clothes.D.Not exercising so many times a da
33、y.解析：听力原文M: You look a bit worried. Whats the matter?W: I just seem to be putting on weight these days.M: I think you should do more exercise.W: I want to, but I never seem to find the time.M: Why not do it the first thing in the morning?A.If hell have time to eat in Chicago.B.Where the bus station
34、is located.C.When buses depart for Chicago. D.If he can catch a bus that leaves Chicago.解析：听力原文M: Do you know if the bus station has timetables for buses to Chicago?W: They may not, but I know you can catch a bus to Chicago.A.75 guests.B.50 guests.C.30 guests.D.25 guests. 解析：听力原文W: You held a party
35、last night. How many people were invited?M: We invited 75 people for my parents 50th wedding anniversary, but only a third of them came last night.What did the man mean?（分数：5.00）A.He never does assignments early. B.He has finished it.C.Hell finish it in a few minutes.D.Hell finish it in a few hours.
36、解析：听力原文W: Bill, where are you going?M: Im going to the tennis court.W: Have you finished the composition our teacher assigned us yesterday?M: Not yet. I always seem to put things Off until the last minute.A.Look for a pay phone nearby.B.Use the womans phone. C.Borrow ten cents to pay the phone.D.Giv
37、e the woman the phone bill.解析：听力原文M: Can you tell me where the closest pay phone is?W: Youre welcome to use mine, Fred. It will save you ten cents.M: Thank you. Youre very kind.A.Music.B.Films. C.Action.D.Classics.解析：听力原文W: Personally I dont find action films very enjoyable.M: Oh, really? I quite li
38、ke them myself. What do you think of musicals?W: I cant stand them. But Im keen on the classics.A.Angry.B.Surprised.C.Delighted.D.Sympatheti 解析：听力原文W: Im here, Richard.M: Oh, Marilyn. Please do excuse me for being so late, but I took the wrong bus from the hotel and got lost on the way.W: Good grief
39、! How did you finally make your way down here?A.Its direct.B.Its safer.C.Its faster. D.Its less expensiv解析：听力原文M: How shall we go to the theater?W: Since its rush hour, lets take the subway.M: Ok. Its not as direct as the bus, but its faster and there will be less chance of a traffic jam.三、Part B(总题
40、数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1115 are (总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.June 30 to July 1.B.May 1 to May 30.C.June 1 to June 30.D.May 31 to June 4. 解析：听力原文11-15M: Hello, Foreign Student Advisers Office. Can I help you?W: Id like to make a request for a special leave. Can I do that over the phone?M: Of course. Tell me you
41、r student number, please.W: H for Harry 5712.M: Your address? W: 10 Bridge Street, Tamworth.M: Can you tell me what exact dates do you want to leave?W. Id like to be away from May 31 to June 4.M: Why do you want to take a leave?W: Im going to visit my aunt Mary. She is my mothers sister. She and her
42、 husband are my guardians while Im here.M: Where do they live?W: About 50 kilometers from here. Near Armidale.M: Do you have to take so long if they live nearby?W: My mother is coming with me. Shes come for a holiday, so she wants to have some time with Mary, and I want to spend some time with my mo
43、ther, too.M: Arent you going home soon?W: Ive applied to extend my time here. I expect to go home in twelve months.A.To visit her aunt and uncle. B.To see the National Gallery.C.To see the Southern Highlands.D.To study more writin解析：A.Tamworth.B.Brisbane.C.Armidale. D.Sydney.解析：A.Her uncle.B.Her mot
44、her. C.Her aunt.D.Her father.解析：A.In five years.B.In twelve months. C.In two months.D.When her mother goes hom解析：五、Questions 1620 are (总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.She liked driving.B.All her friends had cars.C.There was a long way from her home to the college.D.She wanted to save money on bus fares. 解析：听力原文16-2
45、0Kathy was a university student. Like most students she had little money; but she wanted to buy a ear.“If I can buy one really cheap that works,“ she thought, “I will save money on bus fares. Then Ill have more to spend on food.“She spent a day looking at cars in the second-hand car stores. Most of
46、them were much too expensive, but at least she found one for 250.The car was rather used and the paint was badly damaged, but it worked.“Its got a good engine,“ the salesman said. “And the gear box is OK. Forget everything else.“Kathy bought the car and drove it out of the car yard. Everything was w
47、rong with it except for the engine and gear box, which worked very well.“As long as they work,“ Kathy thought, “Nothing else matters. The salesman was right.“Unfortunately, a few days later, while she was driving to her university, a police car drove up beside her and made her stop. A young policema
48、n got out of his car and walked around Kathys car. He looked at it disbelievingly.He made a list of the things wrong with the car. It was a very long list.Then he looked inside the car.“Does your speedometer work?“ he asked.Kathy shook her head.“It is against the law, miss,“ he said. “Not to know how fast you are traveling.“Kathy smiled at him sweetly.“Oh, but I do know how fast I am traveling,“ she said. “Up to 30 miles an hour, the doors shake. Between 31 and 50 miles an hour,
