1、公共英语三级-420 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)What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?（分数：5.00）A.Bookstore assistant and customer.B.Teacher and student.C.Librarian and studentD.Father and son.A.Student advisor.B.Manager.C.Engineer
2、.D.Secretary.A.They are pleased.B.They dread it.C.They are undecided.D.They are frustrated.A.No, because its not for sale.B.Yes, because he has plenty of money.C.Yes, if he borrows the money from the woman.D.No, because he didnt bring enough money.A.Chicken.B.Steak.C.Fish.D.Ham.What will the woman d
3、o?（分数：5.00）A.She will borrow the books for the man.B.She doesnt want to borrow the books with her card.C.She doesnt have a car.D.She wants to borrow the mans car.A.15 minutes.B.20 minutes.C.30 minutes.D.20 to 30 minutes.A.His sister.B.His sister and his sisters husband.C.His sisters husband.D.Neithe
4、r his sister nor his sister husband.A.On foot.B.By car.C.By bus.D.By train.A.Where Catherine lost her money last week.B.What Catherine did to break her leg.C.How Catherine is feeling.D.What Catherines job is.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 11 15 ar(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.She is tired.B.She doesnt like s
5、tanding.C.She thinks women look terrible standing at the bar.D.The waiter asks her to sit down instead of standing.A.Its bad for her health.B.She doesnt enjoy smoking.C.Its a nasty habit.D.All of above.A.The mans mother keeps asking him to give up smoking.B.The woman persuades the man to give up smo
6、king.C.The mans mother asked the woman to persuade him to give up smoking.D.The man thinks it easy to give up smoking.A.Its unnecessary.B.Its the easiest thing in the world.C.Its nonsense.D.Its hard.A.The man has never tried to give up smoking.B.The woman has talked the man into giving up smoking.C.
7、The man has given up smoking.D.Its hard for the man to give up smoking.五、Questions 16 20 ar(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.Because they are the owners best friends.B.Because they try hard to please people.C.Because they are intelligent.D.Because they want their owners to please them.A.Because it was time for him t
8、o take a walk.B.Because the visitor kept talking nonsense.C.Because the visitor didnt pay any attention to them.D.Because Jack didnt like any visitor on Sunday.A.He walked around the room.B.He barked at the visitor.C.He stared at the visitor.D.He sat down directly in front of the visitor.A.Because h
9、e didnt like the visitor.B.Because he like to play with hats.C.Because he is waiting to serve the visitor.D.Because he wanted the visitor to leave soon.A.Confused.B.Annoyed.C.Amused.D.Embarrassed.六、Questions 21 25 ar(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.The roads will be more congested.B.The problem of pollution will be
10、 more serious.C.Traffic accidents will be fewer.D.The countryside will become deserted.A.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.Scho
11、ols are an essential public amenity.C.Hospital shouldnt be 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 t
12、ells her that a bus line will be opened.C.He explains that her complaint is unreasonable.D.He tells her that bus service will be better than the rail service.七、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Doctors and psycholo(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.about the hows ofB.aboutC.how aboutD.nil2.（分数：1.00）A.it
13、 seems theresB.it seems to beC.seems to beD.there seems3.（分数：1.00）A.anxietyB.distressC.stressD.tense4.（分数：1.00）A.indifferentB.invaluableC.worthD.worthwhile5.（分数：1.00）A.managementB.sootheC.strategyD.technique6.（分数：1.00）A.being offeredB.offeringC.makingD.giving7.（分数：1.00）A.go throughB.prolongC.relieve
14、D.tighten up8.（分数：1.00）A.aroundB.awayC.offD.up9.（分数：1.00）A.anxietyB.ingenuityC.irritableD.nightmare10.（分数：1.00）A.initialB.irritableC.irritateD.resistant11.（分数：1.00）A.distressesB.tensesC.threatensD.threats12.（分数：1.00）A.byB.forC.orD.to13.（分数：1.00）A.I feel the worseB.I feel worseC.the more worse I feel
15、D.the worse I feel14.（分数：1.00）A.confrontationB.confusionC.resistanceD.revenge15.（分数：1.00）A.allB.all thatC.ofD.that all16.（分数：1.00）A.resistanceB.resistantC.relaxD.relaxation17.（分数：1.00）A.adviceB.advicesC.adviseD.advises18.（分数：1.00）A.reducesB.relievesC.restrictsD.reveals19.（分数：1.00）A.from gettingB.to
16、getC.on gettingD.nil20.（分数：1.00）A.barkB.pierceC.screamD.weary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.Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because _.（分数：2.00）A.they are popular only among certain groups of peopleB.their performances do no
17、t improve their fans morallyC.their primary concern is their own financial interestsD.they are not clear about the principles they should follow22.The author concludes that historical changes would _.（分数：2.00）A.be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualitiesB.not happen without heroes m
18、aking the necessary sacrificesC.take place ff there were heroes to lead the peopleD.produce leaders with attractive personalities23.Although heroes may come from different cultures, they _.（分数：2.00）A.generally possess certain inspiring characteristicsB.probably share some weaknesses of ordinary peop
19、leC.are often influenced by previous generationsD.all unknowingly attract a large number of fans24.Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typical examples of outstanding leaders who _.（分数：2.00）A.are good at demonstrating their charming charactersB.can move the masses with their forceful speechesC.are cap
20、able of meeting all challenges and hardshipsD.can provide an answer to the problems of their people25.According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that _.（分数：2.00）A.they have a vision from the mountaintopB.they have warm feelings and emotionsC.they can serve as concr
21、ete examples of noble principlesD.they can make people feel stronger and more confident十二、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.According to the passage diversity can be achieved in American society by _.（分数：2.00）A.expanding the pool of potential employeesB.promoting policies that provide skills to employeesC.tr
22、aining more engineers, scientists lawyers and business managersD.providing education for all regardless of race or sex27.It can be inferred from the passage that _.（分数：2.00）A.meritocracy can never be realized without diversityB.American political circles will not accept diversityC.it is unlikely tha
23、t diversity will occur in the U. S. mediaD.minorities can only enter the fields where no debate is heard about diversity28.Which of the following groups of people still differ in their views on diversity?（分数：2.00）A.Minorities.B.Politicians.C.Professors.D.Managers.29.The word“ imperative“( Para. 1 )m
24、ost probably refers to something _.（分数：2.00）A.superficialB.remarkableC.debatableD.essential30.High corporate leaders seem to be in favor of promoting diversity so as to _.（分数：2.00）A.lower the rate of unemploymentB.win equal political rights for minoritiesC.be competitive in the world marketD.satisfy
25、 the demands of a growing population十三、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.In the first two paragraphs of the passage, the writer tries to tell us that _.（分数：2.00）A.he had lived in Washington D. C. for twenty yearsB.he was very imaginative as a childC.he had had fond memories of his old neighborhoodD.he had co
26、me from a very poor neighborhood32.On his visit to his hometown, the writer found the old apartment building _.（分数：2.00）A.seemed unfit to live inB.had been repairedC.could hardly be recognizedD.looked dirty and smelt horrible33.The writer, as a child, was very fond of playing in the basement because
27、 _.（分数：2.00）A.it was bright and aliveB.it contained a movie house and a space stationC.it was ideal for playing hide-and-seekD.it was surrounded by trees and flowers34.How did the writer feel when he visited his old neighborhood in Washington D. C. ?（分数：2.00）A.Greatly surprised.B.Very regretful.C.Qu
28、ite excited.D.Very sad.35.“You can never go home again“ in the last sentence of this passage means that _.（分数：2.00）A.one should never revisit his hometown after many years of absenceB.one will never find his hometown the same as it was in his childhood memoryC.a visit to ones hometown will bring bac
29、k ones fond memories of homeD.a visit to ones hometown will bring back many sad memories十四、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十五、Statements(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Article 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:_十六、Sec
30、tion 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 the Chairman of the Student Association in charge of the treatment of a group of visiting student from Canada. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel to arrange the boarding.You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your
31、own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ying“ 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.Write an essay of about 120 words on “Science and Technology Have Come into Our Houses“. Refer to the following points:(1) Science and technology have come into our h
32、ouses;(2)Science and technology make people live conveniently;(3) How to advocate learning science and technology.（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-420 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)What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?（分数：5.00）A.Bookstore
33、 assistant and customer.B.Teacher and student.C.Librarian and student D.Father and son.解析：听力原文M: Excuse me. Do you have anything on the history of basketball?W: I believe so. Look in the card catalogue under sports and also under hobbies.A.Student advisor. B.Manager.C.Engineer.D.Secretary.解析：听力原文M:
34、Have a seat. What can I do for you? You look a little bit upset.W: Id like to be an engineer, but now I cant decide. I need some advice.A.They are pleased. B.They dread it.C.They are undecided.D.They are frustrated.解析：听力原文M: How do the Blacks feel about moving to the south?W: They are looking forwar
35、d to it.A.No, because its not for sale.B.Yes, because he has plenty of money.C.Yes, if he borrows the money from the woman. D.No, because he didnt bring enough money.解析：听力原文M: Id like to buy this table, but Im $20 short.W: Ill lend you the money if you can pay me back by Friday.A.Chicken.B.Steak.C.F
36、ish. D.Ham.解析：听力原文M: What do you want to have for dinner?W: We have chicken for lunch so I hope we didnt have it.M: The only other thing on the menu is fish. They never have ham at dinner rime.What will the woman do?（分数：5.00）A.She will borrow the books for the man.B.She doesnt want to borrow the boo
37、ks with her card. C.She doesnt have a car.D.She wants to borrow the mans car.解析：听力原文M: Can you help me to borrow these books on this list?W: Ill look them up to see whether they are in, but I dont take them out with my card.A.15 minutes.B.20 minutes. C.30 minutes.D.20 to 30 minutes.解析：听力原文M: How lon
38、g does it take you to get m work?W: Its only a 15-minutes bus drive and 5-minutes walk in the morning. But coming home takes at least 30 minutes.A.His sister.B.His sister and his sisters husband.C.His sisters husband. D.Neither his sister nor his sister husband.解析：听力原文W: Does your sister enjoy music
39、?M: Very much. Her husband used to play in a symphony orchestra. And they have a lot in common.A.On foot.B.By car.C.By bus. D.By train.解析：听力原文W: Do you walk to work everyday?M: Its too far to walk. The bus goes right by my apartment. But I often wish I had a car.A.Where Catherine lost her money last
40、 week.B.What Catherine did to break her leg. C.How Catherine is feeling.D.What Catherines job is.解析：听力原文M: Catherine broke her leg last week.W: Really? My god! How did she do that?三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 11 15 ar(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.She is tired.B.She doesnt like standing.C.She thinks women l
41、ook terrible standing at the bar. D.The waiter asks her to sit down instead of standing.解析：听力原文11-15W: Can we sit down somewhere, Jim? I dont like standing here.M: All right. Look! Theres a table over there. Come on.W: (sitting down)This is much more comfortable. I think women look terrible standing
42、 at the bar.M: Really? I dont think so. Anyway, cheers!W: Cheers!M: Would you like a cigarette?W: No, thanks. Ive decided to give up smoking.M: Really? Why?W: Well.its just that I think if you dont enjoy doing something any more you should stop doing it.M: I see. You mean you dont enjoy smoking any
43、more?W: Thats right. You should give it up, too. Its bad for your health.W: But its true. Its a nasty habit. I cant think why I ever started. Anyway, its obviously got you in its grip.M: What do you mean? What are you talking about?W: I mean you couldnt give it up.M: Who? Me? Couldnt give up smoking
44、? Nonsense! Of course I could! I know I could!W: How do you know?M: Because Ive already proved it. Smokings the easiest thing in the world to give up. Ive done it hundreds of times!A.Its bad for her health.B.She doesnt enjoy smoking.C.Its a nasty habit.D.All of above. 解析：A.The mans mother keeps aski
45、ng him to give up smoking.B.The woman persuades the man to give up smoking.C.The mans mother asked the woman to persuade him to give up smoking. D.The man thinks it easy to give up smoking.解析：A.Its unnecessary.B.Its the easiest thing in the world. C.Its nonsense.D.Its hard.解析：A.The man has never tri
46、ed to give up smoking.B.The woman has talked the man into giving up smoking.C.The man has given up smoking.D.Its hard for the man to give up smoking. 解析：五、Questions 16 20 ar(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.Because they are the owners best friends.B.Because they try hard to please people. C.Because they are intellig
47、ent.D.Because they want their owners to please them.解析：听力原文16-20Most dog owners feel that their dogs are their best friends. Almost everyone likes dogs because they try hard to please their owners. One of my favorite stories is about a dog who wanted his owner to please him.One of my friends has a l
48、arge dog named Jack. It is often very clever. Every Sunday afternoon, my friend takes Jack for a long walk in the park. Jack likes these long walks very much. One Sunday afternoon, a young man came to visit my friend. He stayed a long time, and he kept talking all the time. Soon it was time for my friend to take Jack for his walk, hat the visitor didnt leave. Jack became very worried about his walk in the park. He walked around
