1、公共英语三级-460 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)Where is George now?（分数：5.00）A.Europe.B.Here.C.California.D.Canada.A.She has no idea where the graduation ceremony will be held.B.She thinks it is silly of the man to ask this question.C.She wants to kno
2、w which school the man goes to.D.She definitely will not teach.A.The computer needs to be fixed.B.It may be difficult to grade this years papers.C.The computer is not put in a safe place.D.Some teachers prefer to go over the papers by hand.A.He neednt do the experiment immediately.B.She doesnt belie
3、ve the result of the experiment.C.He has to be very careful.D.Figures are very important in chemistry.A.He was been fined by the library.B.It was hard to carry all the books to the library.C.He doesnt want to help the woman.D.He is going to return books.Can the man buy the rug?（分数：5.00）A.Yes, but no
4、t at a special low price.B.No, there are not rugs left.C.No, they are not for sale.D.Yes, but she has to buy 4 rugs if she wants to pay less.A.The postman doesnt do a good job.B.She never receives any issues.C.The magazine always comes late.D.The magazine seems out-dated.A.Soundproof his room.B.Take
5、 the typewriter to repair shop.C.Tell his roommate to take sleeping pills.D.Work in the basement.A.Fred is a good accountant.B.Tony likes his job.C.Tony hasnt worked very hard.D.Fred doesnt want to be an accountant.A.She doesnt agree.B.She enjoys night driving.C.She would like to wait.D.They must se
6、t out tomorrow.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.She sells fruit and vegetables.B.She puts groceries out on the shelves.C.She helps customers to carry groceries.D.She is in charge of cashing money.A.it is dirty and boring.B.He has to work all day long.C.He earns less than
7、he should have earned.D.He sometimes has to work in bad weather.A.Quit his job.B.Plant trees.C.Plant grass.D.Clear the garden.五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.On a mountain trail.B.In a classroom.C.At a weather station.D.At a planetarium.A.Convince the man that they should rest for a while.B.Te
8、ach the man about the types of clouds.C.Entertain the main with some interesting weather stories.D.Persuade the man to turn around and go down the hill.A.She runs a farm.B.She studies English.C.She teaches meteorology.D.She leads wilderness trips.A.Take a break from studying.B.Go out to get somethin
9、g to eat.C.Do something to cool off.D.End their hike.六、Questions 1821 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.An art student.B.A chemistry student.C.A newspaper reporter.D.A landscape designer.A.They dry in a short time.B.They are easy to find in stores.C.They come in many unusual colors.D.They feel pleasant to the to
10、uch.A.Experiment with achieving textures in painting.B.Learn to mix their own paints.C.Learn to appreciate abstract design.D.Copy the works of master paints.A.Complete unfinished projects.B.Practice technique he has learned before.C.Teach less advanced students how to use acrylic before.D.Learn how
11、to apply paints with different kinds of brushes.七、Questions 2225 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Whether or not snowflakes can be analyzed.B.How snowflakes are formed.C.What causes a snowstorm.D.Where the largest snowflakes can be found.A.She has never seen snow before.B.She is conducting research on snow.C.Sh
12、e wants to make artificial snow.D.She has been reading about snow.A.The shape of dust particles in the air.B.The relative humidity.C.The temperature of the air.D.The geography of the area.A.Inspect snowflakes more carefully.B.Make a copy of picture.C.Write for more information.D.Draw diagrams of the
13、 different shapes.八、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Baltimore was founde(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.automationB.mechanizationC.urbanizationD.revolution2.（分数：1.00）A.comingB.risingC.springingD.going3.（分数：1.00）A.indicateB.appearC.pretendD.present4.（分数：1.00）A.olderB.moreC.longerD.less5.（分数：1.00）A.I
14、n respect toB.GivenC.ConsideringD.Despite6.（分数：1.00）A.NeverthelessB.MoreoverC.MeanwhileD.Although7.（分数：1.00）A.thatB.whereC.whichD.what8.（分数：1.00）A.communicationB.circulationC.distributionD.arrangement9.（分数：1.00）A.rather thanB.as well asC.but alsoD.whereas10.（分数：1.00）A.endureB.sustainC.undergoD.nurtu
15、re11.（分数：1.00）A.In other wordsB.In a senseC.By contrastD.After ail12.（分数：1.00）A.inB.withC.onD.at13.（分数：1.00）A.accumulationB.expansionC.multiplicationD.development14.（分数：1.00）A.destinedB.determinedC.facedD.entitled15.（分数：1.00）A.behindB.alikeC.aheadD.aside16.（分数：1.00）A.againstB.toC.fromD.in17.（分数：1.00
16、）A.ambitionsB.imaginationsC.stimulationsD.inspirations18.（分数：1.00）A.municipalB.federalC.suburbanD.rural19.（分数：1.00）A.plantB.factoryC.workshopD.mill20.（分数：1.00）A.doomB.declineC.steamD.boom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.If the writer stayed with
17、the Globe,_.（分数：2.00）A.he would be able to realize his lifetime dreamsB.he would let his long-cherished dreams fade awayC.he would never have to worry about his future lifeD.he would never be allowed to develop his ambitions22.When the writer decided to resign, the Globe was faced with _.（分数：2.00）A.
18、a trouble with its staff membersB.a shortage of qualified reportersC.an unfavorable business situationD.an uncontrollable business situation23.The writer wanted to resign because_.（分数：2.00）A.he had serious trouble with his bossB.he got underpaid at his job for the GlobeC.he Wanted to be engaged in t
19、he new media industryD.he had found a better paid job in a publishing house24.By “I wish I were in your shoes.“ (in the last paragraph), Bill Taylor meant that_.（分数：2.00）A.the writer was to failB.the writer was stupidC.he would do the same if possibleD.he would reject the writers request25.From the
20、passage we know that the Globe is a famous _.（分数：2.00）A.newspaperB.magazineC.templeD.church十三、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.“People seldom feel neutral about poetry“ (in Para. 1) in this context means that_.（分数：2.00）A.few people think that poetry is neutralB.people always differ in their views about poet
21、ryC.people rarely take a biased opinion about poetryD.people generally think of poetry as extremely important or totally useless27.Poetry tries, persistently, to express_.（分数：2.00）A.what love and death meanB.what people think about themselvesC.what people feel but find it hard to describeD.how peopl
22、e go through life28.This passage is mainly about _.（分数：2.00）A.the structure of poetryB.the components of poetryC.the nature and importance of poetryD.the appreciation of poetry29.According to the author, poetry_.（分数：2.00）A.is more than just wordsB.is the poets feelings about wordsC.is anything but p
23、atterns of linesD.is an experiment on the use of words30.The author suggests that_.（分数：2.00）A.poetry tends to make the reader disappointedB.poetry makes its readers sentimentalC.poetry is more important than wordsD.poetry often captures real human feelings十四、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.Towness early wo
24、rk with stimulate emission was done with microwaves because_.（分数：2.00）A.he was not concerned with amplificationB.his partner Schawlow had already begun work on the laserC.it was easier to work with longer wavelengthsD.the laser had already been developed32.A laser can be best described by_.（分数：2.00）
25、A.a device for stimulating atoms and molecules to emit lightB.an atom in a high energy stateC.a technique for destroying atom or moleculesD.an instrument for measuring light waves33.The word “it“ (line 5, para 1) refers to_.（分数：2.00）A.light bulbB.energyC.moleculeD.atom34.In his research at Columbia
26、University Charles Townes worked with all of the following EXCEPT_.（分数：2.00）A.stimulatedB.amplificationC.microwavesD.a maser35.According to the passage, the first maser was built probably in_.（分数：2.00）A.1917B.1951C.1957D.1953十五、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十六、Alan:(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Alan:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.B
27、arry:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Clive:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Dean:（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.Eric:（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.Now you heard from Mr. Liu Yongli, who is the clerk in the Peoples Republic of China, that it may need someone to teach English. You work as a te
28、acher assistant in X college in Los Angeles, California, U. S. A. You have a Ph. D degree in linguistics from University of Michigan. Now you write a letter with your resume to Professor Wang to tell him you want to be an English teacher. Do not sign your own name at the end of letter. Use “Christin
29、e Stein“ instead. You do not need to write the address.（分数：15.00）_十九、Part B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)42.Below is a form showing the 1985 Economic Development in China. Look at the form and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points:(1) Find out the development direction between
30、 different objects. (mainly)(2) Predict the future in 1986.1985 economic development in ChinaTotalProduct ofSocietyNationalIncomeTotalIndustrialOutputValueTotalAgriculturalOutputValueTotalRetailSalesValueTotalImport andExportValuebillionyuan 1.624.2 676.5 875.9 451 430.5US69.62billion increaseover19
31、8416.2% 12.3% 18% 13% 17.2% 30%（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-460 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)Where is George now?（分数：5.00）A.Europe.B.Here.C.California.D.Canada. 解析：听力原文M: Has George returned from Europe yet?W: Yes, but he was only here for 3 days before h
32、is company sent him to Canada.A.She has no idea where the graduation ceremony will be held.B.She thinks it is silly of the man to ask this question.C.She wants to know which school the man goes to.D.She definitely will not teach. 解析：听力原文M: Are you going to teach after you graduate?W: Where did you g
33、et an idea like that?A.The computer needs to be fixed.B.It may be difficult to grade this years papers. C.The computer is not put in a safe place.D.Some teachers prefer to go over the papers by hand.解析：听力原文M: Grading the papers ought to be easier than ever this year.W: Unless the computer breaks dow
34、n.A.He neednt do the experiment immediately.B.She doesnt believe the result of the experiment.C.He has to be very careful. D.Figures are very important in chemistry.解析：听力原文M: I think Ive got this experiment set up right now.W: You only think its right. In chemistry youve got $o be sure.A.He was been
35、 fined by the library.B.It was hard to carry all the books to the library.C.He doesnt want to help the woman.D.He is going to return books. 解析：听力原文W: Thanks for offering to return the 4 books to the library for me.M: Four books? I have four of my own to take back, too.Can the man buy the rug?（分数：5.0
36、0）A.Yes, but not at a special low price. B.No, there are not rugs left.C.No, they are not for sale.D.Yes, but she has to buy 4 rugs if she wants to pay less.解析：听力原文W: Are these rugs on sale too?M: No. These are selling at the regular prices 4.95.A.The postman doesnt do a good job.B.She never receive
37、s any issues.C.The magazine always comes late. D.The magazine seems out-dated.解析：听力原文M: Have you receive this month issue of the Latest magazine?W: It never seems to come when its supposed to.A.Soundproof his room.B.Take the typewriter to repair shop.C.Tell his roommate to take sleeping pills.D.Work
38、 in the basement. 解析：听力原文M: I have to type my paper later tonight, but Im afraid my roommate wont be able to sleep.W: Theres a soundproof room in the basement. You can go there and no one will hear it.A.Fred is a good accountant.B.Tony likes his job.C.Tony hasnt worked very hard.D.Fred doesnt want t
39、o be an accountant. 解析：听力原文W: I think you will make a really good accountant, Fred.M: Thanks, Sue. But Tomy should do a good job and hes very careful.A.She doesnt agree.B.She enjoys night driving.C.She would like to wait. D.They must set out tomorrow.解析：听力原文M: Better to wait until tomorrow to go. It
40、s too dark to drive.W: I couldnt agree more.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.She sells fruit and vegetables.B.She puts groceries out on the shelves. C.She helps customers to carry groceries.D.She is in charge of cashing money.解析：听力原文11-13M: Hi, Cheryl.W: Hello, Phil. How
41、are you ?M: Im fine. Where are you heading?W: Oh, Im on my way home from work.M: I didnt know you had a job.W: Yeah. I work part-time at a supermarket.M: What do you do there?W: I work in the produce section, trimming and wrapping fresh fruits and vegetables. I also stock shelves. Sometimes when it
42、really gets busy, I work at the checkout counter. Have you got a job, Phil?M: Yeah. I do yard work for people, you know, cutting grass, raking leaves, pulling weeds, things like that.W: Id like doing that. It must be nice to work outdoors.M: Sometimes it is, except when it rains or snows or gets too
43、 hot or too cold or.W: Ha, Ha, I guess every job has its drawbacks. There are times when I get pretty tired of carrying things around at my job, but a job is a job. Gotta earn money for school.M: Me too. Tuition sure is high, isnt it? Well, Id better get going. Ive got to plant some trees for my nei
44、ghbours this afternoon.W: Well, dont work too hard. Holding down a job, going to class, studying, sometimes it can become too much for one person. Take it easy.M: You, too. It was great seeing you, Cheryl!A.it is dirty and boring.B.He has to work all day long.C.He earns less than he should have earn
45、ed.D.He sometimes has to work in bad weather. 解析：A.Quit his job.B.Plant trees. C.Plant grass.D.Clear the garden.解析：五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.On a mountain trail. B.In a classroom.C.At a weather station.D.At a planetarium.解析：听力原文14-17W: I think we ought to turn around and head back down t
46、he trail.M: Tired, after just a few miles?W: Not at all, but those are cumulonimbus clouds building up there.M: So, I dont really care if it gets cloudy. The suns been pretty strong.W: Right, but those clouds mean a thunderstorm, lots of rain and sometimes even hail with those kinds of clouds.M: Tha
47、t doesnt sound so great, but I thought that those cumulus were fair weather clouds.W: You are thinking of cumulus clouds I bet. Those are definitely cumulonimbus.M: How on earth did you ever hear all that, from a meteorological course?W: Im an English major, but growing up on a farm, you learn a lot
48、 about the weather,M: You convince me, lets turn back, and maybe on the way down, you can give a lesson on clouds.W: Sure thing, but lets get going.A.Convince the man that they should rest for a while.B.Teach the man about the types of clouds.C.Entertain the main with some interesting weather stories.D.Persuade the man to turn around and go down the hill. 解析：A.She runs a farm.B.She studies English. C.She teaches meteorology.D.She leads wilderness trips.解析：A
