1、公共英语三级-481 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 woman mean?（分数：5.00）A.She invites the man to a pot luck next weekend.B.She asks the man to help her with the gardening.C.She is not free today.D.She agrees to meet the man next Saturday.A.J
2、oin his friends.B.Play a card game.C.Catch up with others.D.Do more studying.A.At the bookstore.B.At a department store.C.At a club.D.At a school.A.$ 8.B.$ 24.C.$ 18.D.$ 36.A.The man will bring some food back for dinner.B.They will go to their friends home for supper.C.The woman will fill the refrig
3、erator before supper.D.They will eat out for dinner.How does the woman feel at the end of the conversation?（分数：5.00）A.Angry.B.Relieved.C.Upset.D.Sarcastic.A.Paint the bookshelf.B.Fix the table.C.Wash the car.D.Go to the beach.A.15.B.20.C.25.D.30.A.The man needs three weeks to do something before lea
4、ving for Europe.B.Something prevents the man from going to Europe.C.The woman is leaving for Europe in just three weeks.D.The man is excited about his trip to Europe.A.The man is giving a party.B.The woman is staying at home.C.The man is going to lower the music volume.D.The woman is invited to join
5、 the man.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Sitting around.B.With joys of social activities.C.Doing nothing.D.Holiday with a lot of exercise.A.Water skiing.B.Shark fishing.C.Rowing.D.Camping.A.Skin diving.B.Golfing.C.Rowing.D.Canoeing.五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.B
6、ecause she is tired of staying at home all day.B.Because there is a good film in the neighborhood theater.C.Because she enjoys going to the movies.D.Because she is tired of watching TV.A.She prefers to spend money on something else.B.Tickets in downtown theaters are very expensive.C.People cannot he
7、lp baying things if they go downtown.D.It would take a long drive to get them.A.Because the movie theater is too far away.B.Because the film is too old.C.Because she doesnt want to see it a second time.D.Because its a popular film so the tickets would be quite expensive.A.People are tired of watchin
8、g TV nowadays.B.Baseball games attract more people than films do.C.There arent any films worth seeing in local theaters.D.The woman is rather hard to please.六、Questions 1821 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.The 7th floor.B.The 32nd floor.C.The 4th floor.D.The 20th floor.A.100%.B.50%.C.90%.D.10%.A.They feel extr
9、emely terror-stricken.B.They become relieved from strain.C.They fly like flying squirrels.D.They try to hold on to something.A.Fear of death.B.The terminal speed.C.The light weight of cats.D.A sense of balance.七、Questions 2225 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.A diagram of their facilities.B.A timetable of event
10、s.C.Maps of the city.D.Samples of coffee from other countries.A.Fearful.B.Angry.C.Disinterested.D.Confused.A.They live far away.B.They frequently invite students to their home.C.They come from another country.D.They visit her every weekend.A.11:30.B.10:30.C.8:oo.D.8:30.八、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：
11、0.00)九、Text(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.ableB.capableC.availableD.acceptable2.（分数：1.00）A.forB.byC.withD.in3.（分数：1.00）A.exceptionB.divisionC.differenceD.alteration4.（分数：1.00）A.everB.neverC.evenD.nearly5.（分数：1.00）A.possibilitiesB.opportunitiesC.capacitiesD.responsibilities6.（分数：1.00）A.fallB.helpC.man
12、ageD.stop7.（分数：1.00）A.aboutB.upC.forwardD.forth8.（分数：1.00）A.averageB.commonC.usualD.ordinary9.（分数：1.00）A.ButB.ForC.StillD.And10.（分数：1.00）A.inB.byC.atD.for11.（分数：1.00）A.separateB.similarC.remoteD.individual12.（分数：1.00）A.relativeB.intelligentlyC.regularlyD.environmentally13.（分数：1.00）A.omittedB.isolate
13、dC.enclosedD.occupied14.（分数：1.00）A.mostB.someC.manyD.few15.（分数：1.00）A.whileB.sinceC.whenD.because16.（分数：1.00）A.ifB.thoughC.asD.unless17.（分数：1.00）A.refersB.appliesC.happensD.concerns18.（分数：1.00）A.estimateB.countC.decideD.measure19.（分数：1.00）A.moreoverB.consequentlyC.thenD.however20.（分数：1.00）A.demonstr
14、atedB.deniedC.neglectedD.ignored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.In Africa, people in cities will be _ by the end of the century.（分数：2.00）A.almost twice as much as in 1985B.doubled than that in 1985C.over twice as much as in 1985D.300 million22.I
15、f the urban popluation of the developing countries exceeds 2 billion people by the year 2000, the additional people will face the problem of _.（分数：2.00）A.housingB.foodC.povertyD.limited land23.The mankind should face the phenomenon that the world has become a world of cities with _.（分数：2.00）A.a lot
16、of difficultiesB.efforts to improve housing conditionC.pressure of the basic needsD.new models and a great deal of transformation of ideas and methods24.In spite of the efforts to improve housing condition, the number of people living in shanty towns will increase because _.（分数：2.00）A.houses in shan
17、ty towns are cheapB.shanty towns could provide people with minimum comfortC.no policy will be capable of stopping or changing the present immigrant tendency from the rural areas to the cities in the Third WorldD.the Third World population is growing at a rate of about 80 million people per year25.Ac
18、cording to the passage“ about US $ 116 billion are required to give minimum comfort to these people by the turn of the century-less than US $ 10 billion per year“, do you think which year was the article written?（分数：2.00）A.1985.B.1990.C.1988.D.1987.十三、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.The passage indicates t
19、hat the conditions that led to overcrowded roads also brought about _.（分数：2.00）A.more attractive living conditions for many peopleB.a healthier younger generationC.greater occupational opportunitiesD.the population explosion27.It could logically be assumed that the author of this passage would suppo
20、rt legislation to _.（分数：2.00）A.ban the use of all fertilizersB.prevent the use of automobiles in the driesC.build additional conventional power plants immediatelyD.organize an agency to coordinate efforts to cope with environmental problems28.This passage assumed the desirability of _.（分数：2.00）A.liv
21、ing in comfortable family life-styleB.setting disputes peacefullyC.combating cancer and heart disease with energetic researchD.having greater government involvement in peoples daily life29.According to this passage, one early step in any effort to improve the environment would be to _.（分数：2.00）A.ret
22、urn to the exclusive use of natural fertilizersB.ban the use of automobiles in and around citiesC.study successful effort in other countriesD.set up a timetable for collective actions30.The phrase “build on “in the last parapraph most probably means “ _ “.（分数：2.00）A.rely onB.give upC.conduct an inve
23、stigation intoD.pay great attention to十四、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.According to the passage, it is true that _.（分数：2.00）A.vegetables are easier to grow than flowering plantsB.the growth of indoor plants can be adjusted by adequate light and temperatureC.most indoor plants live from three to five year
24、sD.plants growing indoors need little care32.It is believed that plants need _.（分数：2.00）A.extra waterB.more sunlightC.more nutrientD.enough warmth33.The author implies that _.（分数：2.00）A.plants in containers have less varieties of formB.plants can be damaged if they are given too much waterC.most pla
25、nts should be placed on window sills during winter monthsD.some plants are particularly fit for container gardening34.This article is primarily about _.（分数：2.00）A.growing indoor plantsB.growing tropical plantsC.making containers for plantsD.choosing appropriate containers for indoor plants35.The exp
26、ression “esthetic qualities“ might have something to do with the _ of the containers.（分数：2.00）A.size and shapeB.drainage and lightC.attractiveness and decorative valueD.availability only十五、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十六、Glynis Davis:(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Glynis Davis（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Roz Juma（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_3
27、8.Lesley Godwin（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Ros Langford（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.Julia Minifie（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.Suppose you are a student of Beijing University. You went to Guangzhou last month and unfortunately lost your handbag there with your student car
28、d, identification card and 3 000 yuan in it. When you got back to Beijing, you received a parcel in which the two cards and the handbag are contained, and a bill of 3 000 yuan. From the address of the writer, you know be is Liu Ming, a sophomore of the Mechanics Department of X University. Now you w
29、ant to write a letter of commendation to Liu Ming.You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Wang Fang“ 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.For this pan, you are required to write an essay appro
30、ximately 120 words about advertisements. You are advised to arrange your idea in three paragraphs with key words given. The following are the words you must use in your essay.Key words: advertisement, advertise, consumer, manufacturer, salesperson, product, failure, newspaper, TV, radio, agency, ser
31、vice, misrepresent, exaggerate, benefit, victim, satisfactory.（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-481 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 woman mean?（分数：5.00）A.She invites the man to a pot luck next weekend.B.She asks the man to help her with the gardenin
32、g.C.She is not free today. D.She agrees to meet the man next Saturday.解析：听力原文M: How about joinning us for a pot luck?W: No, not today. I have to do some gardening at home, but can we get together next Saturday?A.Join his friends.B.Play a card game.C.Catch up with others.D.Do more studying. 解析：听力原文W:
33、 Will you join us later for the card game?M: I have to catch up on the lessons I missed.A.At the bookstore.B.At a department store. C.At a club.D.At a school.解析：听力原文M: Can I help you?W: Yes. Im looking for a blue raincoat, Size 36.A.$ 8.B.$ 24.C.$ 18.D.$ 36. 解析：听力原文M: How much do the tickets east?W:
34、 They are $18 each.A.The man will bring some food back for dinner.B.They will go to their friends home for supper.C.The woman will fill the refrigerator before supper.D.They will eat out for dinner. 解析：听力原文W: Tom, theres not much left in the refrigerator.M: Well, I might be. able to pick up a few th
35、ings after work, but I have to be back very late today.W: In that ease, well make do with a meal out at McDonalds.How does the woman feel at the end of the conversation?（分数：5.00）A.Angry.B.Relieved. C.Upset.D.Sarcastic.解析：听力原文W: Why on earth are you so late? Ive been waiting for more than an hour!M:
36、Why? Because I was nearly killed. Some awful driver hit the back wheel of my bicycle and sent me onto the pavement.W: Oh, my God! Are you hurt?M: No, fortunately Im fine.W: Thank goodness for that!A.Paint the bookshelf.B.Fix the table.C.Wash the car. D.Go to the beach.解析：听力原文W: If you can help me pa
37、int the bookshelf and the table this morning, we can go to the beach this afternoon.M: I dont do well in painting, but if you like Ill wash the car instead.A.15.B.20.C.25. D.30.解析：听力原文M: How many students took the exam last Friday?W: Well, fifty had registered, but only half of them showed up.A.The
38、man needs three weeks to do something before leaving for Europe.B.Something prevents the man from going to Europe.C.The woman is leaving for Europe in just three weeks.D.The man is excited about his trip to Europe. 解析：听力原文W: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe. When do you leave?M:
39、In just three weeks. And Im excited! But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.A.The man is giving a party.B.The woman is staying at home.C.The man is going to lower the music volume. D.The woman is invited to join the man.解析：听力原文W: Excuse me. Id like to make a complaint.M: Really? W
40、hat seems to be the problem?W: Well, dont you think you are playing the music too loudly?M: Oh? Im sorry. I didnt realize it was so loud.W: Yes. I am preparing for my exam next week and your music is bothering me a great deal that I cant hear myself think.M: Sorry. Ill turn it down.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数
41、：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Sitting around.B.With joys of social activities.C.Doing nothing.D.Holiday with a lot of exercise. 解析：听力原文11-13W: Good morning, Sir. How can I help you?M: I wonder if you could tell me some information about active holidays.W: Active holidays, Sir? Can you
42、tell me exactly what you mean, please?M: Well, you see, when I go on a holiday, I like to get plenty of exercise. I dont like staying around and doing nothing. I gut enough of that in my office. What I mean to say is Im the sort of man who enjoys swimming, water skiing, that sort of thing. I like an
43、ything to do with water and I dont mind roughing it. Ive always been used to looking after myself. When I was in the army, I used to get up at five every morning just to see the sunrise.W: Yes, Sir, very interesting. Um. active holidays, let me see. Oh, yes, what about skin diving, Sir? We can offer
44、 you a fortnight off the coast of Cornwall, all-including one week skin diving and one week shark-fishing with the local fishermen. Its a very good bargain.M: Shark-fishing? I dont think I fancy shark-fishing. Is there any chance of getting a bit of sailing in that part of Cornwall?W: We dont do any
45、 sailing holidays, Sir. They are mostly organized by the sailing schools. But rowing, canoeing, yes. Are you fond of rowing, Sir?M: Well, I did a lot of rowing when I was at university, but Im a bit out of practice these days. I dont think Ive handled a pair of oars since I went boating on the Thame
46、s ten years ago. No, I dont think Id like to spend my holiday rowing.W: Try looking through some of these brochures, Sir, and see if theres anything that attracts you.A.Water skiing. B.Shark fishing.C.Rowing.D.Camping.解析：A.Skin diving.B.Golfing. C.Rowing.D.Canoeing.解析：五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：
47、4.00)A.Because she is tired of staying at home all day.B.Because there is a good film in the neighborhood theater.C.Because she enjoys going to the movies.D.Because she is tired of watching TV. 解析：听力原文14-17W: Im tired of watching television. Lets go to cinema to- night.M: All right. Do you want to g
48、o downtown? Or is there a good movie in the neighborhood?W: Id rather not spend a lot of money. What does the pa- per say about neighborhood theaters?M: Heres the list on page. Column 6. Here it is. Wheres the Rialto? Theres a perfect movie there.W: Thats too far away. And its hard to find a place to park there.M: Well, the Grand Theater has Gone with the wind.W: I saw that years ago. I couldnt wait to see it again. Moreover, its too long. We wouldnt get home un
