1、公共英语三级-458 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 like?（分数：5.00）A.Coarse sand.B.Being sad.C.Calm water.D.A stormy ocean.A.To a museum.B.To a wedding.C.To a meeting.D.To a concert.A.Preparing for bed.B.Walking toward the campus.C.Lookin
2、g for a place to live in.D.Inviting some friends to visit.A.He thought it was terrible.B.He thought the actors were boring.C.He thought it was a success.D.He thought it was funny.A.She is interviewing an applicant.B.She is filling an application form.C.She is reading a newspaper.D.She is phoning a s
3、alesman.What is the mans profession?（分数：5.00）A.Philosopher.B.Architect.C.Archaeologist.D.Sociologist.A.How soon they will graduate.B.How much their education costs.C.What kind of job they can get later.D.Which country they Will work in.A.A love story.B.One about fight and war.C.A realistic story.D.O
4、ne about prison escapes and mental hospitals.A.On a train.B.On a boat.C.On a plane.D.On a bus.A.He uses a newer machine.B.His job is now done by a machine.C.He went on strike.D.His job was given to another worker.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Because many people dont k
5、now how to behave in social situations.B.Because one may have been born that way.C.Because most persons are shy.D.Because its good to be shy.A.By prediction.B.By recording.C.Through observation.D.Through interviewing.A.To observe people attitude towards strangers.B.To see how people get along with t
6、heir friends.C.To chance peoples behaviour in social life.D.To find out how shy people are.五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.They dont get rid of flabby arms.B.They can damage arm muscles.C.They arent acceptable to most people.D.They can raise ones blood pressure.A.By talking to an expert.B.By r
7、eading an article.C.By attending an exercise class.D.By listening to the radio.A.Exercising the entire body.B.Having your blood pressure taken daily.C.Losing weight prior to exercise;D.By listening to the radio.A.Wearing arm weights while you are swimming.B.Jogging vigorously in one place for a long
8、 time.C.Using bicycles that require you to use both your arms and legs.D.Walking slowly while swinging your arms back and forth.六、Questions 1821 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Through what ways the woman would tackle problems.B.How come she became an assistant manager so young.C.What she would do if she refus
9、ed to carry out an order.D.What would happen if she refused to carry out an order.A.She has had problems of authority.B.She became an assistant manager recently.C.She became a manager recently.D.She became an assistant manager a few years ago.A.She come to discuss a problem with the man.B.She came t
10、o introduce herself to the man.C.She wanted to be an assistant manager.D.She came to be interviewed for a management position.A.Because she has a great deal of experience in senior management.B.Because she has a lack of experience in senior management.C.Because she would bring a new approach to the
11、job.D.Because she is a member of the Institute of personnel managers.七、Questions 2225 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.To Colonado.B.To Anzona.C.To the Nile River.D.To the Museum of Natural History.A.ArchaeologicalB.Biological.C.Meteorological.D.Sociological.A.In a cave.B.In a river.C.In a tree.D.In a boat.A.So
12、lve a mystery.B.See the canyon.C.Find some driftwood.D.Take some photographs.八、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Although “lie detect(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.whetherB.whenC.whereD.why2.（分数：1.00）A.wrongB.badC.guiltyD.mistaken3.（分数：1.00）A.againB.behindC.afterD.next4.（分数：1.00）A.otherB.someC.anyD.
13、all5.（分数：1.00）A.fixedB.designedC.knownD.produced6.（分数：1.00）A.policemanB.suspectC.personD.criminal7.（分数：1.00）A.testB.researchC.operationD.project8.（分数：1.00）A.fromB.withC.uponD.in9.（分数：1.00）A.slowlyB.naturallyC.steadilyD.abruptly10.（分数：1.00）A.displayB.activityC.actionD.flow11.（分数：1.00）A.beforeB.aboutC
14、.afterD.at12.（分数：1.00）A.misleadB.confuseC.denyD.cancel13.（分数：1.00）A.beyondB.throughC.withoutD.against14.（分数：1.00）A.reliableB.usableC.reasonableD.comprehensible15.（分数：1.00）A.byB.asC.onD.with16.（分数：1.00）A.investigatedB.questionedC.raisedD.asked17.（分数：1.00）A.UntrainedB.InnocentC.NaiveD.Ignorant18.（分数：1
15、.00）A.measureB.keepC.maintainD.grade19.（分数：1.00）A.factB.caseC.conditionD.chance20.（分数：1.00）A.criticalB.interestingC.generalD.impossible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(总题数：5，分数：10.00)21.The nickname “Duke“ belonged to which of the following band leaders?（分数：2.00）A
16、.Louis Armstrong.B.Joseph Oliver.C.Eduard Elling ton.D.Flectcher Henderson.22.Which of the following cities is NOT mentioned in the passage as a center of Jazz?（分数：2.00）A.New York.B.Washington D. C.C.Chicago.D.New Orleans.23.It can be inferred from the passage that Louis Armstrong went to Chicago fo
17、r which of the following reasons?（分数：2.00）A.To form his own band.B.To learn to play Chicago style jazz.C.To play in Joseph Olivers band.D.To make recordings with the Hot Five.24.As used in line 12, the word “note“ could best be replaced by which of the following?（分数：2.00）A.Distinction.B.Memorandum.C
18、.Mood.D.Song.25.According to the passage, which of the foll0wing Black bands was the first to make a significant set of jazz recordings?（分数：2.00）A.The Hot Seven band.B.Fletcher Hendersons band.C.The Red Hot Pepers band.D.King Olivers Creole jazz band.十三、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.The author indicates
19、in the passage that conflict _.（分数：2.00）A.is an inevitable struggle resulting from competitionB.reflects the struggle among social animalsC.is an opposition among individual social entitiesD.can be avoided27.In the first paragraph, the author gives the definitions of some terms in order to _.（分数：2.0
20、0）A.argue for the similarities between animal societies and human societiesB.smooth out the conflicts in human societiesC.distinguish between two kinds of oppositionD.summarize the characteristic features of opposition and cooperation28.The phrase “function in the disservice of one another“(Line 7.
21、para. 1) most probably means“_“.（分数：2.00）A.betray each otherB.harm one anotherC.help to collaborate with each otherD.benefit one another29.The passage is probably intended to answer the question“_“.（分数：2.00）A.Is war inevitable?B.Why is there conflict and competition?C.Is conflict desirable?D.Can com
22、petition lead to conflict?30.According to the author competition differs from conflict in that_.（分数：2.00）A.it results in war in most easesB.it induces efforts to expand territoryC.it is a kind of opposition among social entitiesD.it is essentially a struggle for existence十四、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.
23、Which of the following statements is true?（分数：2.00）A.Diseases caused by bacteria and viruses were incurable in 1900.B.Bacteria and viruses are the main causes of death today.C.Medicines for curing pneumonia were not available in 1900.D.Pneumonia caused as many deaths in 1900 as cancer does today.32.
24、On an average, people in America who were born in 1900 _.（分数：2.00）A.had a life-span of 74 yearsB.lived a shorter but better life than those born laterC.lived to 47 years of ageD.lived 27 years longer than those born in 198133.“Life expectancy“ in the last paragraph most probably means _.（分数：2.00）A.t
25、he kind of life that a person may expect to liveB.the mode of life that a group of people have livedC.the length of time that a person or an animal has livedD.the length of time that people may expect to live34.The intended readers of the passage are（分数：2.00）A.teenagersB.the diseasedC.adultsD.aged p
26、eople35.According to Paragraph 1, health and wellness _.（分数：2.00）A.can be used interchangeably on all OccasionsB.are different in that the latter has a broader senseC.had the same meaning in the pastD.both refer to the state of your well-being十五、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十六、Li Xia:(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Li Xi
27、a:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Wang Yan（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Chen Qi:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Wei Fang（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.Luo Xin（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十七、Section Writing(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、Part A(总题数：1，分数：15.00)41.Mr. MacDougal has been elected President of the Scotland-China Association. On behalf of Chinese Peoples Associati
28、on for Friendship with Foreign Countries and in your own name express your congratulations. Your name is Chen Haitao. About 100 words.（分数：15.00）_十九、Part B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)42.Below is a graph showing characteristics of liked best city. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 120 words making ref
29、erence of the following points:(1) Which city do you like best?(2) Why?（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-458 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 like?（分数：5.00）A.Coarse sand.B.Being sad.C.Calm water.D.A stormy ocean. 解析：听力原文 W: I love the beach when
30、the sand is fine and the water is quiet.M:I prefer an angry sea. That makes me feel better whenever Im sad.A.To a museum.B.To a wedding. C.To a meeting.D.To a concert.解析：听力原文W: Im going to the museum Sunday afternoon. Want to go with me?M: Id love to, but my best friend is getting married and I woul
31、d not miss it for anything.A.Preparing for bed.B.Walking toward the campus.C.Looking for a place to live in. D.Inviting some friends to visit.解析：听力原文W: Heres an ad. for an apartment with two bedrooms. Its near the campus and not ton high.M: Whats the number? Ill find out if its available for immedia
32、te occupancy.A.He thought it was terrible.B.He thought the actors were boring.C.He thought it was a success. D.He thought it was funny.解析：听力原文W: You didnt seem very enthusiastic about the play.M: You must be joking. If I had applauded any harder . Id have broken my hand.A.She is interviewing an appl
33、icant. B.She is filling an application form.C.She is reading a newspaper.D.She is phoning a salesman.解析：听力原文W: I see from your application form you have worked as a salesman for two years, why do you wish to change your job now?M: I found the job too dull.What is the mans profession?（分数：5.00）A.Philo
34、sopher.B.Architect.C.Archaeologist. D.Sociologist.解析：听力原文W: What exactly are you looking for, professor?M: Im looking for any remains, buildings or bones that tell us something about the people who lived here 2000 years ago.A.How soon they will graduate.B.How much their education costs.C.What kind o
35、f job they can get later. D.Which country they Will work in.解析：听力原文M: Most foreign students here are graduated students in counting, dentistry, engineering and business administration.W: Right. They tend to major in practical fields that will assure them of good jobs later.A.A love story.B.One about
36、 fight and war.C.A realistic story.D.One about prison escapes and mental hospitals. 解析：听力原文M: Id love to see a different type of movie for a change.Im tired of movies about prison breaks and insane asylums.W: I agree, lets go and see the new movie about two young lovers.A.On a train.B.On a boat.C.On
37、 a plane. D.On a bus.解析：听力原文W: Good evening. Im Roseanne, your flight attendant. Welcome aboard.M: Hello, Ive got seat A 6. I hope its by a window so that I can see the view.A.He uses a newer machine.B.His job is now done by a machine. C.He went on strike.D.His job was given to another worker.解析：听力原
38、文W: I just heard the bad news about your job.M: Well, the company is automating the office, so a lot of people are being let go.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Because many people dont know how to behave in social situations.B.Because one may have been born that way. C.B
39、ecause most persons are shy.D.Because its good to be shy.解析：听力原文11-13Are you afraid to raise your hand in class even when you know the answer? If you are, most people would say that you are shy. If you feel shy, you are not alone. Nine out of ten people are at least a little shy. But however shy you
40、 are, scientific evidence seems to show that it isnt your fault. You may have been born that way. How do psychologists measure shyness? One way is by observation. They keep detailed records of peoples actions, like how often these people speak to others or how long it takes someone to say hello to a
41、 stranger. Another way to measure shyness is to ask people questions. The test only takes about 10 minutes. It asks questions like “Do you like going a lot?“ and “Do you have many friends?“ People must answer either yes or no. These questions can predict how people actually behave in social situatio
42、ns. Suppose the test tells you that someone is shy, chances are good that person will act shy. When scientists measure shyness, they are really comparing degrees of shyness. In other words, when researchers say people are shy, they really mean they are more shy than others.A.By prediction.B.By recor
43、ding.C.Through observation. D.Through interviewing.解析：A.To observe people attitude towards strangers.B.To see how people get along with their friends.C.To chance peoples behaviour in social life.D.To find out how shy people are. 解析：五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.They dont get rid of flabby ar
44、ms.B.They can damage arm muscles.C.They arent acceptable to most people.D.They can raise ones blood pressure. 解析：听力原文14-17W: Exercise, exercise, exercise, we hear so much about it these days that even the experts cant agree on which exercises are best. Now some doctors are strongly encouraging arm e
45、xercises.M: Arm exercises? Is that because our arms are too fat of flabby?W: Actually, thats not the main reason. They say that arm exercises are an ideal way to become physically fit. M: But dont arm exercises raise your blood pressure?W: That they do, but the article I read mentioned ways to compe
46、nsate for that.M: How?W: By adding leg exercise so the arms dont do as they work. Arm exercises alone arent enough to increase metabolism before fatigue sets in. The more of a body that involves in the exercise, the better.M: And in turn, Im sure that there is a great chance of losing weight.W: Soun
47、ds right to me.M: So, what exercises do the experts recommend?W: They mentioned quite a few. But some of the more popular ones are bicycling with special bicycles that make you use both your arms and legs, and walking vigorously while wearing arms weights.M: I must try that. I like to walk a lot.A.B
48、y talking to an expert.B.By reading an article. C.By attending an exercise class.D.By listening to the radio.解析：A.Exercising the entire body. B.Having your blood pressure taken daily.C.Losing weight prior to exercise;D.By listening to the radio.解析：A.Wearing arm weights while you are swimming.B.Jogging vigorously in one place for a long time.C.Using bicycles that require you to use both your arms and legs. D.Walking slowly while swinging your arms back and forth.解析：六、Questions 1821 are (总题数：
