1、公共英语三级-376 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 does the woman imply?(分数:1.00)A.She doesnt like to drink coffee.B.Shes not upset by the accident.C.The man should apologize.D.The man has spilled coffee on her before.(2).What does the woman thi
2、nk about the shirt?(分数:1.00)A.The man will have to buy a new shirt.B.The shirt looks just like the mans new one.C.The shirt can be repaired easily.D.The man shouldnt put sharp objects in his shirt pocket.(3).What does the man mean?(分数:1.00)A.The jackets sold out quickly.B.The sale ended yesterday.C.
3、Hell check with the sales clerk.D.The woman might find a jacket on sale.(4).What can be learned from the conversation?(分数:1.00)A.She likes to drive when she travels.B.She doesnt want to go to Chicago.C.She doesnt know how much the train trip will cost.D.Its cheaper to go to Chicago by car.(5).What d
4、oes the man mean?(分数:1.00)A.He built a model a week ago.B.He completed his model quickly.C.He will finish his model with her help.D.He thinks she can use less time.(1).What does the woman imply about this winter?(分数:1.00)A.It wont be any different from the others.B.It will be unusually mild.C.It won
5、t affect the hunters.D.It will probably be cold.(2).Where does the woman think Lee is?(分数:1.00)A.On the grass.B.Near the pool.C.At home.D.On his bike.(3).When are Frantic and Mike getting married?(分数:1.00)A.April.B.May.C.June.D.July.(4).Where does the conversation most probably take place?(分数:1.00)A
6、.In a restaurant.B.At home.C.In the waiting room.D.At the airport.(5).What is the womans problem?(分数:1.00)A.She needs a watch that shows seconds.B.She cant find the mans stopwatch.C.She damaged something she borrowed from the man.D.She cant assist the man tomorrow.三、Part B(总题数:4,分数:15.00)Questions 1
7、1-14 are based on the following dialogue:(分数:4.00)(1).What are the man and woman discussing?(分数:1.00)A.Trash orbiting Earth.B.A trip by an astronaut to the Moon.C.The too much garbage on Earth.D.Becoming space scientists.(2).Where did the woman learn about this problem?(分数:1.00)A.From a lecture.B.In
8、 a magazine article.C.In a book.D.On a television program.(3).Approximately how much metal is in orbit in space?(分数:1.00)A.17,000 pounds.B.3,000 tons.C.3,000 pounds.D.300 tons.(4).What does the woman hope will happen?(分数:1.00)A.She will be able to travel in space.B.The problem will take care of itse
9、lf.C.Scientists will find solutions to the problem.D.The junk will fall to Earth.Questions 15-18 are based on the following dialogue:(分数:4.00)(1).What problem does the man have?(分数:1.00)A.He was absent from class.B.He missed his doctors appointment.C.He has messy handwriting.D.He will miss class lat
10、er in the week.(2).What problem does the woman have?(分数:1.00)A.Her notes are not very neat.B.She doesnt have any notes.C.She is sick.D.She will be absent from class.(3).How often does the chess club meet?(分数:1.00)A.Every week.B.Every three weeks.C.Every few months.D.Two times a year.(4).Who competes
11、 in the tournaments?(分数:1.00)A.All the members of the schools chess club.B.Players from various schools.C.Anyone who wants to participate.D.The best member of the schools chess club.Questions 19-21 are based on the following talk:(分数:3.00)(1).Where was Johnson born?(分数:1.00)A.New York.B.France.C.Ind
12、ia.D.England.(2).What was the treaty with the Iroquois about?(分数:1.00)A.Travel to England and France.B.Rewards for Iroquois help.C.The settling of boundaries.D.The trading of fur.(3).When did Johnson die?(分数:1.00)A.Just before the American Revolution.B.During the American Revolution.C.In 1756.D.In t
13、he 1800s.Questions 22-25 are based on the following monologue:(分数:4.00)(1).According to the speaker, what do most people think historians are concerned with?(分数:1.00)A.Portraits as clues to our past.B.Prominent families in history.C.Twentieth century photographers.D.A new generation of artists.(2).A
14、ccording to the speaker, what makes family portraits valuable to historians?(分数:1.00)A.They are few in number.B.They depict important historical events.C.They provide a lot of information about ordinary people.D.They conceal clues about the social role of artists.(3).According to the speaker, what w
15、as most likely held by children in family portraits?(分数:1.00)A.Their playings.B.Some money.C.Their relatives hands.D.Their shoes.(4).According to the speaker, what can historians learn from studying the background area in a family portrait?(分数:1.00)A.The location of the house.B.The social and econom
16、ic status of the family.C.The types of games children played.D.The profession of the owner of the house.四、Section Use of Eng(总题数:1,分数:20.00)The business of advertising is to invent methods of addressing massive audiences in an effective way. The language used in an ad should be easily accessible and
17、 immediately (26) . No advertising agency wants to put (27) an ad that is neither clear nor convincing. But these agencies disagree when it (28) to the most effective methods of doing so. (29) the years, advertising firms have developed a variety of distinctive styles (30) on their understanding of
18、the different kinds of audiences they want to (31) . No two agencies would handle the same product (33) . For the advertisers, advertising is (32) more than a sophisticated sales pitch, an attractive verbal and (34) device to serve manufacturers. In (35) , ads often (36) their products, and in the (
19、37) of early ads for products that are no longer available, we cannot help (38) consider the advertisement independently of our responses (39) those products. Therefore, some people suggest we should examine ads apart (40) their announced subjects. However, it does not mean that we should (41) the p
20、roducts completely; instead, we should try to see the product only (42) it is talked about and portrayed in the full (43) of the ad. Of course, it is not necessary to have tried a particular (44) to be able to (45) the technique section and design used in its advertisement.(分数:20.00)A.comprehensible
21、B.persuasiveC.attractiveD.competitiveA.offB.downC.asideD.outA.putsB.settlesC.goesD.comesA.InB.OverC.DuringD.ByA.countedB.dependentC.basedD.decidedA.reachB.faceC.touchD.interviewA.greatlyB.differentlyC.identicallyD.faithfullyA.manyB.noC.muchD.lessA.lingualB.visualC.audioD.oralA.theoryB.affectC.contra
22、stD.practiceA.destroyB.helpC.outliveD.competeA.pointB.associationC.termD.caseA.thanB.butC.ratherD.notA.atB.toC.byD.withA.fromB.beyondC.awayD.toA.trustB.forgetC.dislikeD.ignoreA.asB.likeC.alikeD.likelyA.pictureB.textC.contextD.lookA.adB.productC.techniqueD.machineA.appreciateB.readC.seeD.like五、Sectio
23、n 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)In the late summer of 2005, the remarkable flooding brought by Hurricane Katrina, which caused more than 200 billion in losses, was the worst natural disaster in U.S. history. However, even in typical years, flooding causes bi
24、llions of dollars in damage and threatens lives and property in every State.Natural processes, such as hurricanes and weather systems can cause floods. Failure of levees and dams and inadequate drainage in urban areas can also result in flooding. On average, floods kill about 140 people each year an
25、d cause 6 billion in property damage. Although loss of life to floods during the past half-century has declined, mostly because of improved warning systems, economic losses have continued to rise due to increased urbanization and coastal development.Flooding happens during heavy rains, when rivers o
26、verflow, when ocean waves come onshore, when snow melts too fast or when dams or levees break. Flooding may be only a few inches of water or it may cover a house to the rooftop. Floods that happen very quickly are called flashfloods. Flooding is the most common of all natural hazards. It can happen
27、in every U. S. state and territory.And here is something else for you:Flood Watch or Flashflood Watch-Flooding may happen soon. Stay tuned to the radio or television news for more information. If you hear a flashflood warning, talk to an adult immediately!Flood Warning-You may be asked to leave the
28、area. A flood may be happening or will be very soon. Tell an adult if you hear a flood warning. If you have to leave the area, remember to bring your Disaster Supply Kit and make arrangements for your pets.Flashflood Warning-A flashflood is happening. Get to high ground right away. Tell an adult!(分数
29、:10.00)(1).What can be inferred about the flooding problem in U. S. from the passage?(分数:2.00)A.The tragedy happening in 2005 is an exception from a country that barely witness floods so frequently.B.Flood is not such a serious problem as hurricanes and other forms of natural disasters in U. SC.That
30、 is an extreme example to represent the serious problem of flood U. S. has been faced with for many years.D.The example in 2005 is typical, just like any other year in U. S(2).Which one of the following is NOT true according to paragraph 2?(分数:2.00)A.The reasons leading to flood is discussed in this
31、 paragraph.B.Less deaths are caused by floods in the last few decades.C.Better warning systems helped in reducing the life losses in floods.D.The improvement of technologies greatly reduce the economic losses caused by floods.(3).What can be inferred from paragraph 3 about the happening of floods?(分
32、数:2.00)A.Only with water covering a house to the rooftop can be viewed as floods.B.Some U. S. states are spared from the destroying power of floods.C.Ocean waves is the only reason to cause the disaster of floods.D.Floods happen more often than any other forms of natural disasters.(4).What does para
33、graph 4 deal with?(分数:2.00)A.A brief history of flood in U. SB.Some important terms to know about floods.C.Some general misunderstandings about floods.D.Some predications about the floods in future in U. S(5).What kind of audience is paragraph 4 trying to communicate to?(分数:2.00)A.Teenagers.B.Parent
34、s.C.Researchers.D.Media workers.八、Text 2(总题数:1,分数:10.00)Dear Alumni, Parents and Friends,Noted British politician Sir Winston Churchill once said, “Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving p
35、ath. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb.“What a wonderful expression of the mission before us at K.C. Innovation University! Our path into the future is alive with possibilities. It is ripe with promi
36、se, and it is motivated by and challenged with the dreams of young people yet to enter our hallowed halls. We have a mission to help turn those dreams into reality, and we are committed to unparalleled success.Dr. Martinson and his wife Libby, devoted 20 years of their lives to the mission of this u
37、niversity, and I stand in the results of their efforts. What he has done has made my job so much easier, I am now benefiting from his work even though he has left his position. I join with the wonderful staff and faculty of K. C. Innovation University in appreciation for their dedication and vision,
38、 and pledge to move that vision forward in exciting and powerful ways.As the summer progresses, we are getting ready for one of the most exciting times in the history of K.C. Innovation University. Earth movers and heavy construction equipment have already begun to break ground for several new build
39、ings and facilities.We will record and report this progress over the next several issues of this publication, and encourage you to return to campus to watch first-hand as the face of your alma mater evolves. In the pages of this magazine, youll read that our most recent fundraising efforts raised 20
40、 million dollars. Dont let the number mislead you; we need double that amount-NOW-if we are to brand K. C. Innovation University and promote it as one of Americas finest. Our vision is huge, but our focus and dedication are huge. We embrace the vision, and with Gods grace and your help, we will succ
41、eed. We covet your prayers and your support as together we watch the vision become reality.(分数:10.00)(1).What is the author trying to prove with the quotation of Winston Churchill?(分数:2.00)A.It is impossible for us to reach those goals that are not realistic.B.The difficulties ahead will discourage
42、those without a strong will power.C.We should strive for what we set as our goals and success no matter what happens.D.The road to success is filled with difficulties and even uncertainties.(2).What does the word “unparalleled“ (Para. 2 Line 4) mean?(分数:2.00)A.Without any other equal, or match.B.Dif
43、ficult to foretell or foresee.C.Impossible to control or manage.D.Not yet determined or settled; Open.(3).What is Dr. Martinsons most probable identity according to the passage?(分数:2.00)A.A well-known professor from the K. C. Innovation University.B.The next president of K. C. Innovation University
44、after the author retires from his position.C.The last president before the author took his current position as the new president.D.The vice-president of the university who is working under the author now.(4).According to the passage, what is “one of the most exciting times“ the author is talking abo
45、ut?(分数:2.00)A.Advanced equipments have been designed and manufactured by students from this university.B.The faculties from this university designed their own teaching buildings.C.A new university magazine will be published.D.New buildings and facilities will be constructed on campus.(5).What is the
46、 most probable source of this passage?(分数:2.00)A.A welcoming letter to the newly-enrolled students.B.A letter to all the parents of the students from this university.C.A speech script the president uses at the gathering for a new semester.D.A letter from the university-published magazine.九、Text 3(总题
47、数:1,分数:10.00)Motivation is necessary in order to succeed. Whether you are working out to feel and look better, participating in the “Day of Silence“ to support a cause, or working hard in school to get good grades and get accepted at ones college of choice, everything that people do has a motive beh
48、ind it.However, motivation is a quality that many high school students seem to lack. Maybe it is because they feel as though the information that they are learning will never be useful to them, that they think their teachers are terrible, or that they simply “hate school.“ But no one else is forcing
49、 you to do your work. Youve decided to take it on. It all comes down to what you want and what you are willing to do in order to get there.Minor setbacks often discourage people from trying. For example, if a student fails a French quiz, it could lead to him to not studying for a French test, and thereby not scoring well on it. Instead of allowing “feelings of inadequacy to get you down, think about all the things you do have and let those push you to succeed. Dont worry about or dwell on things that go wrong. Concentrate on your successes.Both U