1、公共英语三级-437 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 does the man prefer to do on weekend nights?（分数：5.00）A.Stay at home.B.Listen to music at a bar.C.See movies with friends.D.Go to restaurants.A.To keep his old car.B.To leave it in the garage to be r
2、epaired.C.To buy a new car.D.To sell his old car.A.He will not lend his card to anybody.B.The woman cannot borrow books with his card right now.C.Using another persons card is against the rules of the library.D.His library card is no longer valid.A.The road will be busy.B.It will take a long time.C.
3、London will be crowded.D.She can come back early.A.Lawyer and client.B.Teacher and student.C.Mechanic and customer.D.Salesman and customer,What does the man like?（分数：5.00）A.Beautiful sand.B.Sunny beach.C.Calm sea.D.A stormy ocean.A.Angry.B.Relieved.C.Upset.D.Disappointed.A.Inflation.B.Fashion.C.Hous
4、es.D.Money.A.He thinks it is cheap.B.He doesnt like it at all.C.He thinks it is too expensive.D.He doesnt like the color.A.The woman complains about the program.B.The woman doesnt want to change the channel.C.The woman gives a piece of advice to the man.D.The woman expresses agreement with the man.三
5、、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 11 - 13 ar(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.He didnt spend a lot of time on computer.B.He fell behind his classmates in his studies.C.He didnt listen to his fathers words.D.He didnt get along well with his teacher.A.He is a foolish boy.B.He is a kind boy.C.He is a smart boy.D.He is
6、a helpful boy.A.She should spend more time on Joseph.B.She should not allow Joseph to play the computer.C.She should stay with Joseph to look after him.D.She should find a private teacher for Joseph.五、Questions 14 - 17 ar(总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.In Muirwoods.B.Near Los Angeles.C.Along the Atlantic Ocean.D.I
7、n northern California.A.It has no admission fee.B.It is near San Francisco.C.It has a good view of the coast.D.It can be seen in an hour.A.350 years.B.400 years.C.800 years.D.2,000 years.A.Absence of natural enemies.B.Resistant bark and damp climate.C.Isolation from the land.D.Cool and foggy climate
8、.六、Questions 18 - 21 ar(总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Leave a message on Johns paper.B.Make a phone call.C.Send a regular mail.D.Send an E-mail.A.He wrote it on the wrong subject.B.His analysis included only common knowledge.C.He neglected to cite sources.D.He turned the paper in late.A.Appropriate references.B.A
9、 description of different architectural styles.C.An analysis of different aspects of the National Cathedral.D.A list of his expenses at the bookstore.A.It will probably appear at a later time.B.Its acceptable to ignore it.C.It will be very difficult to solve it.D.Its extremely serious.七、Questions 22
10、 -25 are(总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Teacher-centered teaching method in American universities.B.Student-centered teaching method in American universities.C.The life and study of American college students.D.Chinese students in American universities.A.To meet the teachers in their office hours or make appointmen
11、ts with them.B.To meet the teachers in the classroom.C.To go to their homes.D.To go to their office any time during the weekday.A.They are just as the same as other American students.B.They can adapt themselves to the student-centered way of teaching.C.They lack independent thinking and creativity.D
12、.They are excellent students.A.Because they like the new way of teaching.B.Because their American teachers help them.C.Because they are bright and hard-working.D.Because they make use of the good conditions in American schools.八、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Text(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.al
13、thoughB.whetherC.sinceD.that2.（分数：1.00）A.secondB.latterC.nextD.later3.（分数：1.00）A.worldB.cultureC.globeD.geography4.（分数：1.00）A.thenB.neverthelessC.stillD.moreover5.（分数：1.00）A.forB.toC.byD.as6.（分数：1.00）A.wholeB.unitC.partD.total7.（分数：1.00）A.learnsB.realizesC.studiesD.understands8.（分数：1.00）A.outsideB.e
14、xceptC.likeD.as9.（分数：1.00）A.extensiveB.enormousC.overallD.entire10.（分数：1.00）A.wayB.meansC.habitD.technique11.（分数：1.00）A.likelyB.likenessC.alikeD.liking12.（分数：1.00）A.whatB.thatC.whichD.it13.（分数：1.00）A.SomeB.ManyC.MostD.Few14.（分数：1.00）A.similarB.variousC.distantD.famous15.（分数：1.00）A.fallsB.removesC.re
15、sultsD.comes16.（分数：1.00）A.eitherB.neitherC.bothD.each17.（分数：1.00）A.exceptionsB.differencesC.samenessD.divisions18.（分数：1.00）A.passB.reachC.goD.set19.（分数：1.00）A.uponB.forC.asD.against20.（分数：1.00）A.workingB.gettingC.arrivingD.looking十、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十一、Part A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十二、Text 1(总
16、题数：5，分数：10.00)21.A pop singer must work hard when he has become famous to _.（分数：2.00）A.attract the publicB.remain popularC.sell more recordsD.earn more money22.The example of “the tailor“ is cited here to explain that _.（分数：2.00）A.clothes that the tailor made is vital for performers successB.perform
17、ers have to change their performances to be popularC.performers should do the same thing as a tailor doesD.performers can never succeed without the tailor23.It can be inferred that the fans over-enthusiastic behaviors sometimes _.（分数：2.00）A.express their dislike for the singersB.make the singers mor
18、e popularC.show their likes and respect to the singersD.make practical jokes on the singers24.From the last paragraph we know that a pop singer _.（分数：2.00）A.can relax only after he is successfulB.must pay much attention to his clothesC.can enjoy his life at willD.is often annoyed by his fans25.In or
19、der to become a successful performer in show business, one must have _.（分数：2.00）A.good appearanceB.moneyC.good chancesD.talent, fashion and a good manager十三、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.Tish Sommers believes that _.（分数：2.00）A.older women have no chance to avoid povertyB.sexism mainly results in the pove
20、rty of the older womenC.American society will solve the problems caused by sexism and ageismD.older women can keep poverty out of the doorstep by performing better27.According to the third paragraph, the author tells us that older Americans _.（分数：2.00）A.have more job opportunities than young peopleB
21、.have new chances to remain active in societyC.live below the poverty lineD.no longer believe in the promise of a happy life upon retirement28.After age 40, people find it hard to get rewarding jobs because _.（分数：2.00）A.their abilities and physical strength start to become weakB.the inherent charact
22、eristics of our value system makes it soC.they dont want to be rejectedD.they have no courage to venture29.We can conclude from the passage that the author _.（分数：2.00）A.tries to justify the youth-oriented, throw-away culture of the American societyB.suggests that people should not retire at the age
23、of 65 or 70C.thinks that the value of older Americans is gaining increasing recognitionD.thinks young people should give more respect to old people30.According to Hellman, we know that _.（分数：2.00）A.the wisdom of older people has been fully usedB.the wisdom of older people is not valued by American s
24、ocietyC.older peoples wisdom is an invaluable resource to American societyD.older people are as intelligent as young people十四、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.Artificial rainmaking has been most successful in the _.（分数：2.00）A.lake areaB.western slope of mountainsC.prairie landsD.windward side of mountains32
25、.The observation of weather conditions by satellites is advantageous because it _.（分数：2.00）A.enables man to alter the weatherB.makes weather prediction easierC.gives the scientific information not obtained readily otherwiseD.uses electronic instruments33.The 30-day forecast is determined by examinin
26、g _.（分数：2.00）A.daily weather mapsB.upper air levelsC.satellite reportsD.changing fronts34.The word“ gains“ in the second sentence in the last paragraph means _.（分数：2.00）A.increasesB.progressesC.profitsD.things35.At the present time, experiments are being conducted in _.（分数：2.00）A.30-day“ outlooks“B.
27、predicting stormsC.controlling weatherD.determining density of pressure groups十五、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十六、Angelina:(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Angelina（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Charlene（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Harrison（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Frederica（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.Gwendolyn（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十七、Section Writing(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十
28、八、Part A(总题数：1，分数：15.00)41.Suppose you are the sales manager of a company. You received an order letter from one of your old customers, but since the style and pattern of that kind of cloth are out of date, so your company has ceased the production. Write a letter to the customer, telling him that:1
29、. the old kind of cloth is no longer produced2. you have sent the new sample to him by express delivery3. the price you offered is $15 per yardYou should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Wang Lin“ instead. You do not need to write the address.（
30、分数：15.00）_十九、Part B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)42.Below is a table showing the sources of income of college students. Look at the table and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points:1. the sources of income of both the Australian and Chinese students2. the possible reasons for t
31、he differencesSources of Income of College Students（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-437 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 does the man prefer to do on weekend nights?（分数：5.00）A.Stay at home.B.Listen to music at a bar. C.See movies with friends.D.Go to restaur
32、ants.解析：听力原文W: Movies and restaurants are good places to enjoy on Friday and Saturday nights.M: Thats very expensive. Id rather go to a music bar with my friends.A.To keep his old car.B.To leave it in the garage to be repaired.C.To buy a new car. D.To sell his old car.解析：听力原文W: You are back late. I
33、was worried. How is the car? What did you find out about it?M: The mechanic said that the best thing would be to throw it away and get a new car. This car is totally dead.W: Its molly had news.A.He will not lend his card to anybody.B.The woman cannot borrow books with his card right now. C.Using ano
34、ther persons card is against the rules of the library.D.His library card is no longer valid.解析：听力原文W: Leonard, can I use your library card to borrow a book? I forgot to bring mine.M: I would be glad to be of help. But I am afraid that mine wouldnt be of any use to you anyway. They allow only ten boo
35、ks for one card, and my card is already full.W: Then I have to borrow one from someone else.A.The road will be busy. B.It will take a long time.C.London will be crowded.D.She can come back early.解析：听力原文W: I may drive up to London on Saturday. There are one or two things I need to do there.M: Id go e
36、arly if I were you. The motorway can get very busy, even on Saturdays. You may get stuck in the traffic.A.Lawyer and client.B.Teacher and student.C.Mechanic and customer. D.Salesman and customer,解析：听力原文W: Hello! Is this Mikes Auto Repair Shop?M: Yes, it is. Can I help you?W: Yes, please. This is Mrs
37、. Jones. Im calling about my car. Has it been repaired yet?M: Not yet. But you can come by at four oclock. Im sure itll be ready then.What does the man like?（分数：5.00）A.Beautiful sand.B.Sunny beach.C.Calm sea.D.A stormy ocean. 解析：听力原文W: I love the beach when the sand is fine and the water is just bar
38、ely making waves.M: I prefer an angry sea. That makes me feel much better whenever Im not happy.A.Angry.B.Relieved. C.Upset.D.Disappointed.解析：听力原文W: Why are you so angry?M: Im furious with Mike! He kicked his football through the classroom window. There was glass everywhere.W: Oh, my God! Is anyone
39、hurt?M: No, fortunately everyone is fine.W: Thank goodness for that!A.Inflation. B.Fashion.C.Houses.D.Money.解析：听力原文W: Im really worried about the rising prices. Ten years ago, my parents bought a beautiful house for $40,000. Today the same house costs over 110,000. I dont think my husband and I can
40、ever save enough money to buy one.M: I understand how you feel. Its upsetting.A.He thinks it is cheap.B.He doesnt like it at all.C.He thinks it is too expensive. D.He doesnt like the color.解析：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
41、 the green one? Its a little cheaper.M: Its good but still more than I want to spend.A.The woman complains about the program. B.The woman doesnt want to change the channel.C.The woman gives a piece of advice to the man.D.The woman expresses agreement with the man.解析：听力原文W: Will you please change thi
42、s channel? I cant stand this program.M: If you wait a minute the news will be the next. I want to be sure to see it tonight.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 11 - 13 ar(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.He didnt spend a lot of time on computer.B.He fell behind his classmates in his studies. C.He didnt listen to his
43、fathers words.D.He didnt get along well with his teacher.解析：听力原文11-13W: Good morning, Im Michelle Eden. Youve asked to see me?M: Yes. Please have a seat. Im glad you could make it.W: Is there anything wrong with Josephs studies?M: Well, he is falling a little bit behind his classmates. I was just wo
44、ndering if you could tell me something about his study habits at home.W: He seems to be spending a lot of time with his computer lately. It was a gift from his father.M: I see. So thats the problem. Joseph is a very intelligent kid. All his classmates like him. Is it possible for you to discipline h
45、im a little bit?W: Its my fault. Both of us are working now. Most of the time there is no one who looks after my son.M: How about getting a private teacher? Thatll force him to study, well, just until all his homework is done, then he could go back to play the computer.W: Where could I find a privat
46、e teacher for him?M: I could ask one of the assistant teachers to do that.W: Thatll be great if you could do that. I really want to spend more time with Joseph but I just need to work right now.M: I understand. How about a cup of tea?W: Thanks.A.He is a foolish boy.B.He is a kind boy.C.He is a smart
47、 boy. D.He is a helpful boy.解析：A.She should spend more time on Joseph.B.She should not allow Joseph to play the computer.C.She should stay with Joseph to look after him.D.She should find a private teacher for Joseph. 解析：五、Questions 14 - 17 ar(总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.In Muirwoods.B.Near Los Angeles.C.Along t
48、he Atlantic Ocean.D.In northern California. 解析：听力原文14-17M: Have you ever visited a redwood forest? I recently had a chance to go to Muirwoods National Monument north of San Francisco.W: Ive never seen a redwood tree, I really cant imagine how big they are.M: The coastal redwoods are the tallest living things. Some are more than three hundred and fifty feet high. But none of the tree at Muirwoods is that high. You have to go further north in California to see
