1、公共英语三级-455 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).How long did it take the man to finish drawing the picture?（分数：1.00）A.3 hours.B.Three hours and twenty minutes.C.Twenty minutes.D.Two hours and forty minutes.(2).What happened to the man?（分数：1.00）A.H
2、e failed in the maths exam.B.He got a very high score.C.He didnt sleep last night.D.He had not enough sleep last night.(3).Where is the post office?（分数：1.00）A.It is downstairs.B.It is upstairs, across the duty-free shop.C.It is on the third floor.D.It is across the street.(4).What most probably does
3、 Mary do?（分数：1.00）A.A student.B.A reporter.C.A teacher.D.A lecturer.(5).What does the man want the woman to do?（分数：1.00）A.Hold the ladder for him.B.Paint the roof.C.Climb up the ladder.D.Take care while she is up the ladder.(1).What does the woman say about Susan?（分数：1.00）A.She lives in the countrys
4、ide all the time.B.She doesnt enjoy her life.C.She hasnt come back from the countryside.D.She lives in the countryside for some time every year.(2).Why hasnt the girl finished her homework?（分数：1.00）A.Because she is busy.B.Because she was sick.C.Because she is lazy.D.Because she doesnt like it.(3).Wi
5、ll the woman get the book she wants?（分数：1.00）A.No, she wont.B.Yes, But not now.C.Yes, but she must return it before the weekend.D.No, the man hasnt got the book.(4).What does the woman mean?（分数：1.00）A.She hates listening to music.B.She wants the man to keep quiet.C.She thinks the man is too noisy.D.
6、She wants to listen to some light music.(5).How does the man respond to the womans remark?（分数：1.00）A.He agrees with the woman.B.He thinks they have no money to keep the school.C.He thinks the tuition is reasonable.D.He thinks the tuition is too expensive.三、Part B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)Questions 11-13 are b
7、ased on the following passage about the young Americans idea of a good meal.（分数：3.00）(1).What is the younger Americans idea of a good meal?（分数：1.00）A.Foreign food.B.Butter and bread.C.Rice and vegetables.D.Hamburgers and French fries.(2).What will many people do after they buy hamburgers?（分数：1.00）A.
8、They eat them as quickly as possible.B.They take them home to eat.C.They eat them in their cars.D.Both B and C.(3).What do the younger members of an American family miss most when they travel abroad?（分数：1.00）A.Their customs.B.Restaurants.C.Their friends.D.Hamburgers and French fries.Questions 14-17
9、are based on the following dialogue.（分数：4.00）(1).Why is Laura at the bicycle shop?（分数：1.00）A.Because she helps her father there.B.Because she wants to buy a bike.C.Because she is there to meet John.D.Because her bike is broken.(2).Why does John want to buy a bike?（分数：1.00）A.Because he wants to go to
10、 school by bike.B.Because he wants to go sightseeing by bike.C.Because he wants to go to work by bike.D.Because he wants to do some exercise.(3).What does Laura suggest that John do?（分数：1.00）A.Buy a racer.B.Buy a decent bike.C.Buy a touring bike.D.Buy a second-hand bike.(4).What is the most probable
11、 relationship between the two speakers?（分数：1.00）A.Colleagues.B.Lovers.C.Classmates.D.Friends.Questions 18-21 are based on the following passage.（分数：4.00）(1).What did Rachels mother do?（分数：1.00）A.A housewife.B.A singer.C.A teacher.D.A musician.(2).Why was Rachel not allowed to touch her mothers violi
12、n when she was only two years old?（分数：1.00）A.Because the violin was too expensive.B.Because she was too young to play the violin.C.Because the violin was too big for her.D.Because her mother wanted her to play the piano.(3).What did Robert ask Rachel to do?（分数：1.00）A.To play the violin once again.B.
13、To go to the United States.C.To apply for a scholarship.D.To have her performance taped.(4).Why did Rachel move to the United States?（分数：1.00）A.Because she went to the United States to live a more comfortable life.B.Because she would give performances there.C.Because she became ca pupil of a famous
14、violinist.D.Because she wanted to enter a famous university.Questions 22-25 are based on an interview between a reporter and Dr. Cole on the annual astronomy society meeting.（分数：4.00）(1).When was the annual astronomy society meeting held?（分数：1.00）A.Last year.B.Last month.C.Two days ago.D.Two months
15、ago.(2).Why did it take the scientists a long time to locate the planets?（分数：1.00）A.Because there are too many of them.B.Because they are much dimmer than their parent stars.C.Because the scientists method was wrong.D.Because they are moving all the time.(3).What does Doctor Cole say the scientists
16、hope to learn about the planets with the new telescope?（分数：1.00）A.The small spots of light.B.Their chemical composition.C.Their age.D.Their size.(4).What is the purpose of the interview?（分数：1.00）A.TO make Doctor Cole well-known.B.To do some research on space technology.C.To introduce a new telescope
17、.D.To report what has been discussed at an astronomy meeting.四、Section Use of Eng(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Before the nineteenth century, scientists with an interest in the sea were few and far between.Certainly Newton considered some theoretical aspects of it in his writings, but he was (26) to go to sea to
18、(27) his work.For most people the sea was (28) , and with the (29) of early international travelers or others who earned a living from the sea, there was little reason to ask many questions about it, (30) alone to ask what lay beneath the surface. The flint time that the question “What is at the bot
19、tom of the oceans?“ had to be answered with any commercial (31) was when the (32) of a telegraph cable from Europe to America was proposed. The engineers had to know the depth profile of the (33) to estimate the length of cable that had to be (34) .It was (35) Maury of the US Navy (36) the Atlantic
20、Telegraph Company turned, in 1853, (37) information on this matter. The cable was laid, but not until 1866 (38) the connection made (39) and reliable. At the early (40) , the cable failed and when it was taken out for repairs (41) was found to be covered in living (42) , a fact which (43) contempora
21、ry scientific opinion (44) there was no life in the deeper parts of the sea.Within a few years oceanography was (45) way.（分数：20.00）A.reluctantB.irreluctantC.reductantD.redundantA.enhanceB.betterC.fartherD.furtherA.removeB.remoteC.adjacentD.contiguousA.expectationB.inclusionC.exceptionD.exclusionA.le
22、aveB.letC.makeD.renderA.subsequenceB.sequenceC.consequenceD.eloquenceA.layingB.lyingC.hayingD.clayingA.rowB.en routeC.routineD.routeA.manufacturedB.deliveredC.measuredD.detectedA.fromB.toC.InD.onA.thatB.whichC.whoD.whomA.againstB.withC.forD.ontoA.couldB.wouldC.wereD.wasA.flashyB.permanentC.transient
23、D.foreverA.attemptsB.contemptC.temptationsD.temperaturesA.itB.theyC.thisD.thatA.whalesB.growthsC.mammalsD.grown-upsA.deniedB.defendedC.defiedD.defectedA.whatB.whichC.thatD.whereA.givingB.underC.makingD.any五、Section 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)The basic fla
24、g of the United States is one of the worlds oldest national flags. Only the basic flags of Austria, Denmark, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland are older.During the discovery and settlement of what is now the United States, the flags of various European nations were flown over t
25、he land, as symbols of possession. Later, in the Colonial and Revolutionary War periods, flags representing famous persons, places, and events were flown in the American Colonies.The first official flag of the United States was created by Congress on June 14,1777. It consisted of 13 alternate red an
26、d white stripes and 13 white stars in a field of blue, representing the 13 colonies that had declared their independence in 1776. Congress adopted a new flag of 15 stars and 15 stripes in 1795, to give representation to the two new states admitted into the Union, Vermont and Kentucky.By 1817, there
27、were 20 states in the Union, and it became apparent that adding one stripe for each new state would destroy the shape of the flag. As a result, Congress in 1818 restored the original design of 13 stripes and provided that each state was to be represented by one star. In 1912 President William H. Taf
28、t made the first official provision for the arrangement of the stars. He ordered that there be six even rows of eight stars each. Previously the arrangement of the stars had been left to the flag-makers fancy.The evolution of the Stars and Stripes reflected the growth of the United States. After the
29、 admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959, the flag was officially changed for the 26th time since its creation.There are many government flags flown in the United States in addition to the national flag. Among them are the presidents and vice-presidents flags and those of federal departments and
30、some federal agencies. Each state in the Union has an official flag. The United States Navy uses special flags for signaling.（分数：10.00）(1).Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?（分数：2.00）A.The Oldest National Flags in the World.B.Evolution of the American National Flag.C.Changes
31、 of the American National Flag: A Mirror of the Countrys Growth.D.Stars and Stripes in the American National Flag.(2).It can be inferred from the passage that Vermont and Kentucky _.（分数：2.00）A.got their admission into the Union about 20 years after the creation of the Americas first official flagB.w
32、ere adopted by Congress as the 13th and 14th new states in 1777C.were admitted into the Union in 1776D.were the last two states that joined the Union(3).The original design of 13 stripes was restored in 1818 because _.（分数：2.00）A.President Taft preferred the numberB.thirteen was then a lucky symbolC.
33、too many stripes would destroy the shape of the flagD.the Congress agreed that stripes couldnt represent states of the Union(4).The word “provided“ in the second sentence of the 4th paragraph is closest in meaning to _.（分数：2.00）A.suppliedB.stipulatedC.addedD.suggested(5).Which of the following is NO
34、T true?（分数：2.00）A.People can find numerous government flags in the United States.B.All federal departments and agencies have flags of their own.C.Even the US Navy has flags for certain purpose.D.Besides the national flag, various state flags can be seen flying in the United States.八、Text 2(总题数：1，分数：
35、10.00)In England recently three foreign gentlemen approached a bus stop. About five minutes later the bus they wanted came along. They prepared to board it. Suddenly there was a clamor behind them. People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way. Someone shouted insulting remarks ab
36、out foreigners. The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreign gentlemen looked puzzled and embarrassed. No one had told them about the British custom of queuing for a bus so that the first person who arrived at a bus stop is the first person
37、it get on the bus.Learning the language of a country isnt enough. If you want to ensure a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customers of your hosts. You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remem
38、ber that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man apparently shaking his head at another and assume that he is disagreeing. But in many parts of India a rotating mov
39、ement of the head is a gesture that signifies agreement or acceptance. Nodding your head when offered a drink in Bulgaria is likely to leave you thirsty. In that country you shake your head to signify “yes“ a nod indicates “no“. Arabs are known for their gracious hospitality. At a meal in countries
40、on the Arabian peninsula, you will find that any drinking vessel is repeatedly refilled as soon as you drain it. The way to indicate that you have had enough is to take the cup or glass in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.In Europe it is quite us
41、ual to cross your legs when sitting talking to someone even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could cause offence. It is considered too informal an attitude for such an occasion. Also when in Thailand avoid touching the head of an adultits jus
42、t not done.（分数：10.00）(1).Why did the people at the bus stop get angry at the three foreigners and try to push them out of the way?（分数：2.00）A.Because they deceived the first person who arrived at the bus stop.B.Because they shouted insulting remarks about the people there.C.Because they stirred a gre
43、at clamor behind them.D.Because they failed to observe the normal practice at the bus stop.(2).In India you will be advised against using the left hand for passing food at table because _.（分数：2.00）A.it is considered dirtyB.it symbolizes something unluckyC.it is supposed to be used for shaking hands
44、with a friendD.it signifies disagreement(3).In _, moving your head up and down would tell others that you disagree.（分数：2.00）A.IndiaB.BulgariaC.Arabian PeninsulaD.Europe(4).Which of the following is NOT true?（分数：2.00）A.In Bulgaria you will never get what you want if you nod when offered something.B.I
45、n India people deliver a positive signal by shaking the head.C.In some Arab countries, to drain your cup immediately is a way to decline any more drink.D.In some parts of the world using the left hand for passing food is banned.(5).The expression “ its just not done“ in the last sentence of the pass
46、age most probably means “_“.（分数：2.00）A.Its just rude.B.Never forget.C.Just bear it in mind.D.Its absurd.九、Text 3(总题数：1，分数：10.00)In ancient times the most important examinations were spoken, not written. In the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, testing usually consisted of saying poetry aloud or gi
47、ving speeches.In the European universities of the Middle Ages, students who were working for advanced degrees had to discuss questions in their field of study with people who had made a special study of the subject. This custom exists today as part of the process of testing candidates for the doctor
48、s degree.Generally, however, modern examinations are written. The written examination, where all students are tested on the same question, was probably not known until the nineteenth century. Perhaps it came into existence with the great increase in population and the development of modern industry.
49、 A room full of candidates for a state examination, timed exactly by electric clocks and carefully watched over by managers, resembles a group of workers at an automobile factory. Generally, during examinations teachers and students are expected to act like machines.One type of test is sometimes called an “objective“ test. It is intended to deal with facts, not personal opinions. To make up an objective test the teacher writes a series of questions, each of which has only one correct answer. Along with each question the teacher
