1、公共英语三级-388 及答案解析(总分：95.00，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)What do we learn from the conversation?（分数：5.00）A.The woman has lost Toms phone number.B.The man wants to install a phone.C.Tom will keep his promise.D.Tom hasnt sent the man his phone number yet.A.From u
2、pstairs.B.From the Johnsons house.C.From next door.D.From the back door.A.She can use his car.B.She can borrow someone elses car.C.She must get her car fixed.D.She cant borrow his car.A.The pear.B.The sea food.C.The weather.D.The cold.A.To keep his old car and get a new one.B.To leave it in the gara
3、ge to be repaired.C.To sell his car for a new one.D.To get his car repaired later.Which book has the mans brother got?（分数：5.00）A.An English textbook.B.A chemistry book.C.A Chinese textbook.D.A history book.A.The train is crowded.B.The train is empty.C.The train is late.D.The train is on time.A.No, a
4、ll the rooms are taken.B.Yes, there are some spare rooms.C.Yes, there is a double room.D.Yes, there is a single room.A.He had to work overtime.B.His car ran out of gas.C.He was held up in traffic.D.He had a traffic accident.A.Its just what the man wants.B.The man doesnt like it at all.C.Its less tha
5、n 40 dollars.D.The man doesnt like the color.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 11-13 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Lie in bed.B.Take some more medicine.C.Eat more.D.Drink lots of liquids.A.It will do the man some harm.B.The man can take it when he feels achy.C.The man doesnt have to take it.D.The man can ta
6、ke at least four every day.A.The man is seriously iii with a cold.B.The doctor doesnt take the mans disease seriously.C.The man is going to have a few days off.D.The man hopes to get more effective medicine from the doctor.五、Questions 14-18 are (总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.She wants to become an English major.B
7、.She wants to discuss a career in teaching.C.She wants to apply for a job.D.She wants to take his course on Faulkner.A.Occasionally write questions for Dr. Taylor.B.Give lectures to freshmen.C.Write essays and take tests.D.Attend lectures and take notes.A.She thinks he needs some assistance.B.She th
8、inks his lectures should be better organized.C.She thinks hes outstanding.D.She thinks he has a lot to learn about teaching.A.Get a teaching job.B.Write a book on Faulkner.C.Give literature lectures.D.Go to graduate school.A.Introduce this student to Mr. Faulkner.B.Send each applicant a letter about
9、 the job.C.Interview other students and then choose an assistant.D.Hire this student.六、Questions 19-21 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Clear.B.Cloudy.C.Raining.D.Warm.A.A high of 90 and a low of 75.B.A high of 96 and a low of 64.C.A high of 56 and a low of 48.D.A high of 93 and a low of 73.A.Cairo is in its ra
10、iny seasons at that time.B.New Delhi is the hottest place among all the cities mentioned.C.Beijing is the most comfortable place.D.Dublin is in its best season of the year.七、Questions 22-25 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.An advertisement.B.A sales clerks comment.C.A druggists suggestion.D.An article.A.The inc
11、rease in the size and stock of drugstores.B.The buying of clothing from department stores.C.The relationship of purchases made to time spent shopping.D.The length of time required for drugstore shopping.A.People are more likely to buy something in them if time is limited.B.People spend too much time
12、 reading articles about quick cures sold in drugstores.C.People enjoy shopping in them.D.People spend little time in them.A.They talk themselves out of purchases.B.They shop at the cheapest stores.C.They know what they want to buy.D.They have little money to spend.八、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)
13、九、As every traveler so(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.assumedB.foundedC.establishedD.discovered2.（分数：1.00）A.ManyB.MostC.LessD.All3.（分数：1.00）A.indeedB.thereforeC.stillD.however4.（分数：1.00）A.DownB.UpC.NotD.Just5.（分数：1.00）A.divideB.separateC.isolateD.break6.（分数：1.00）A.betweenB.besidesC.throughD.with7.（分数：
14、1.00）A.UnlessB.IfC.AlthoughD.As8.（分数：1.00）A.whenB.whereC.thatD.which9.（分数：1.00）A.withB.inC.overD.from10.（分数：1.00）A.eventuallyB.actuallyC.contrarilyD.apparently11.（分数：1.00）A.toB.intoC.inD.by12.（分数：1.00）A.arbitraryB.importantC.similarD.different13.（分数：1.00）A.wholeB.allC.eachD.lot14.（分数：1.00）A.adjusted
15、B.convertedC.repairedD.adapted15.（分数：1.00）A.butB.orC.andD.nor16.（分数：1.00）A.WhenB.AlthoughC.IfD.As17.（分数：1.00）A.sameB.nextC.alternativeD.other18.（分数：1.00）A.lessB.moreC.plusD.added19.（分数：1.00）A.shouldB.wouldC.couldD.might20.（分数：1.00）A.byB.forC.toD.with十、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十一、Part A(总题数：0
16、，分数：0.00)十二、Text 1(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十三、It was once thought (总题数：5，分数：5.00)21.As pointed out at the beginning of the passage, people used to think that air pollution _.（分数：1.00）A.caused widespread damage in the countrysideB.affected the entire eastern half of the United StatesC.had damaging effects on h
17、ealthD.existed merely in urban and industrial areas22.The word “offset“ in the second paragraph could best be replaced by _.（分数：1.00）A.slipB.make up forC.set upD.catch up with23.It can be inferred from the passage that _.（分数：1.00）A.raising the worlds temperature only a few degrees would not do much
18、harm to life on the earthB.lowering the worlds temperature merely 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 come24.This passage is primarily concerned
19、 with _.（分数：1.00）A.the greenhouse effectB.the burning of fossil fuelsC.the potential effect of air pollutionD.the likelihood of a new ice age25.As far as the greenhouse effect is concerned, the author _.（分数：1.00）A.shares the same view with the scientistsB.is uncertain of its occurrenceC.rejects it a
20、s being ungroundedD.thinks that it will destroy the world soon十四、Text 2(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十五、Auctions are public (总题数：5，分数：5.00)26.Why does the auctioneer decide to sell the “lots“ out of their numerical order.?（分数：1.00）A.He wants to confuse some dealers and make them bid the highest price.B.He can hold
21、 back certain goods until the interested dealers arrive.C.He wants to keep certain people waiting in order to reduce the number of buyers.D.He is sometimes bribed by certain dealers who want to buy certain articles cheap.27.At what prices are auctioned goods usually sold?（分数：1.00）A.The highest price
22、s offered by the buyers.B.The fixed prices advertised beforehand.C.The prices higher than their true value.D.The prices demanded by the seller.28.What kind of goods can not be sold in auctions?（分数：1.00）A.Those produced in the same factories.B.Those provided by the same sellers.C.Those which have the
23、 same qualities.D.Those which have only one bidder.29.What can the prospective buyer learn from an auction catalog.?（分数：1.00）A.The current market values of the goods.B.The order in which goods are to be sold.C.All the details of the goods to be sold.D.All the information about the prospective buyers
24、.30.The reason why even the best auctioneer cannot stop the “knock-out“ is that _.（分数：1.00）A.he has been deeply involved in itB.the dealers do not know the true value of the articleC.he is not familiar with the regular buyers of the goodsD.the dealers make the arrangement behind his back十六、Text 3(总题
25、数：0，分数：0.00)十七、As a medium of excha(总题数：5，分数：5.00)31.If one had to save products instead of money, _.（分数：1.00）A.this would need years of practiceB.coal, for example, would lose its valueC.they could not be stored for years on endD.many products would lose their value32.A barter economy is one in whi
26、ch _.（分数：1.00）A.value is decided by weightB.value is decided by numberC.money is used and goods are not exchangedD.goods are exchanged and money is not used33.Using money as a medium of exchange means that _.（分数：1.00）A.you have to sell something in order to buy somethingB.you have to buy something i
27、n order to sell somethingC.you dont have to buy something in order to sell somethingD.the seller and the purchaser are the same person34.How many advantages of money are mentioned in this passage？（分数：1.00）A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.35.Specialization is encouraged because _.（分数：1.00）A.people can use
28、 their money to buy whatever they wantB.people do not need to make a complete product for exchangeC.people make a great contribution to the manufacture of a productD.people cannot use their money to buy whatever they want十八、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十九、Martin(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Martin（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Lyn
29、n（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Kent（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Fisher（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.Sherrill（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_二十、Section Writing(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二十一、Part A(总题数：1，分数：15.00)41.You have read the following job advertisement.Secretary: a person required for Webber Tennis Club Office. Full time duties include typing, daily b
30、anking, reception, but above all, willingness to help in all aspects in running the office and the club. Own transport required.Write a letter of application including:1) your age and schooling;2) your past job experience;3) why you are interested in the job.You should write approximately 100 words.
31、 Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Wand Lin“ instead. You do not need to write your address.（分数：15.00）_二十二、Part B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)42.Below is a graph showing calcium deficiency among students. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 150 words.Calcium Deficiency among Stu
32、dents（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-388 答案解析(总分：95.00，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)What do we learn from the conversation?（分数：5.00）A.The woman has lost Toms phone number.B.The man wants to install a phone.C.Tom will keep his promise.D.Tom hasnt sent the man his phone numb
33、er yet. 解析：听力原文W: Do you have Toms telephone number in New York?M: Not yet. But he promised to send it to me as soon as he had a phone installed.A.From upstairs. B.From the Johnsons house.C.From next door.D.From the back door.解析：听力原文M: Whats all that noise? It sounds as if its coming from next door.
34、 The John sons arent back yet, are they?W: I dont think so. It must be the window-cleaner working upstairs.A.She can use his car.B.She can borrow someone elses car.C.She must get her car fixed.D.She cant borrow his car. 解析：听力原文W: I need a car this weekend, but mine has broken down.M: Im sorry to hea
35、r it, but you can always rent one if you have a license.A.The pear.B.The sea food. C.The weather.D.The cold.解析：听力原文W: You dont feel very well, do you? You look pale. Have you got a cold?M: Oh, no, but my stomach aches. Maybe the seafood doesnt agree with me.A.To keep his old car and get a new one.B.
36、To leave it in the garage to be repaired.C.To sell his car for a new one. D.To get his car repaired later.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 sell it and get a new car. This car is totally dea
37、d.Which book has the mans brother got?（分数：5.00）A.An English textbook.B.A chemistry book.C.A Chinese textbook.D.A history book. 解析：听力原文W: Has your brother bought his books yet?M: He bought a history book, but the Chinese and English textbooks were sold out.A.The train is crowded.B.The train is empty.
38、C.The train is late. D.The train is on time.解析：听力原文W: Im sorry, sir. The train is somewhat behind schedule. Take a seat, and I11 tell you as soon as we know something definite.M: Thank you. Ill just sit here and read a magazine in the meantime.A.No, all the rooms are taken. B.Yes, there are some spa
39、re rooms.C.Yes, there is a double room.D.Yes, there is a single room.解析：听力原文M: I sent a letter to make a reservation for a single room a few days ago.W: Im sorry, your request arrived too late. There are some conferences in town this week and were full up.A.He had to work overtime.B.His car ran out
40、of gas.C.He was held up in traffic. D.He had a traffic accident.解析：听力原文M: If the traffic wasnt so bad, I could have been home by 6:00.W: What a pity! John was here to see you.A.Its just what the man wants.B.The man doesnt like it at all.C.Its less than 40 dollars. D.The man doesnt like the color.解析：
41、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 still more than I want to spend.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 11-13 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Lie in bed.B.Take some more medicine.C.Eat more.D.Drin
42、k lots of liquids. 解析：听力原文Questions -W: Well, there is not too much you can do about the flu, you know. The best thing you can do is to stay home. Its hest to stay away from other people, so why dont you take a couple of days off from work?M: Yes, I will. And do you think I should stay in bed and re
43、st?W: Its not really necessary to go to bed. Just as long as you stay indoors and rest. You know, watch TV or read.M: I see. Nothing too active , huh ? And is it a good idea to drink a lot?W: Yes, you need to drink lots of liquids. That will help. Now you wont feel very hungry, but when you do eat,
44、just eat a little. Dont have a big meal. That way it 11 be easier to rest.M: OK. Are you going to give me a prescription?W: No, Im afraid there is really no medicine for the flu. You just have to rest and wait for it to go away. Medicine wont really do any good.M: How about aspirin for the aches?W:
45、Sure. Sometimes aspirin helps. Anyway, it cant do any harm. Take one or two aspirin when you feel achy, but not more than once every four hours.M: All right. Thank you, doctor.W: Call me in a few days if you dont feel better.M: I will. Bye.A.It will do the man some harm.B.The man can take it when he
46、 feels achy. C.The man doesnt have to take it.D.The man can take at least four every day.解析：A.The man is seriously iii with a cold.B.The doctor doesnt take the mans disease seriously.C.The man is going to have a few days off. D.The man hopes to get more effective medicine from the doctor.解析：五、Questi
47、ons 14-18 are (总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.She wants to become an English major.B.She wants to discuss a career in teaching.C.She wants to apply for a job. D.She wants to take his course on Faulkner.解析：听力原文Questions -W: Dr. Taylor, Id like to talk to you about working as your assistant next semester.M: Fine. Pl
48、ease come in and sit down. Have you read the list of requirements for assistants in the English Department?W: Yes, Im an English major. Im a junior now, but Ill be a senior next term and my grade point average is 3.3.M: Thats fine. Now why dont you tell me why youd like to be my assistant?W: Well, Ive taken two of your courses and so I know I would enjoy sitting in on your freshman composition and literature lectures. I know that by taking notes for the c
