1、公共英语三级-492 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 did the woman think they were supposed to meet?（分数：5.00）A.At the information desk.B.On the platform.C.On the train.D.Near the stairs.A.She hasnt gone camping for several weeks.B.She likes to take l
2、ong camping trips.C.She prefers to go camping on weekends.D.She takes a long time to go.A.To follow the committees ideas.B.To make decisions with the committee.C.To run the committee according to his own ideas.D.To elect the committee chairman himself.A.Yes, because she has a sum of money.B.Yes, bec
3、ause she wants to help him.C.No, because she has spent most of it.D.No, because she lent it to a friend.A.She has to prepare for the exam.B.She is taking an exam on Friday.C.She doesnt enjoy tours very much.D.She likes staying home better.What did the womans son do?（分数：5.00）A.Hes a reporter,B.Hes a
4、salesman.C.Hes a repairman.D.Hes a mailman.A.By 9.B.By 12.C.By 2.D.By 3.A.In a hospital.B.In a 151ant store.C.In a law office.D.In a gift shop.A.The bus is less expensive than the train.B.The train is faster than the bus.C.The train is cheaper than the bus.D.The bus is slower than the train.A.At a c
5、inema.B.At a training center.C.At home.D.At a party.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Going out with some of his friends.B.Holding a big party in his house.C.Staying at home with his wife.D.He joins his family who get together.A.He can cook delicious meals.B.He likes to co
6、ok the dinner.C.He really wants to meet his family.D.He just wants to play with the kids.A.On the first day in November.B.On the fourth Sunday in November.C.On the fourth Monday in December.D.On the last day of the year.五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.The salinity of the ocean.B.Pollutants fou
7、nd at sea.C.The composition of coral reefs.D.The weather patterns of coastal areas.A.It is measured annually.B.It is highest at the oceans surface.C.It is increased over time.D.it is decreased over time.A.Seaweed found in kelp(大海藻)beds.B.Industrial waste.C.Meteorties.D.Underwater volcanoes.A.The oce
8、an saturates the atmosphere with water.B.More salt particles are suspenede in the air over the coast.C.The dust from blowing sand causes moisture to condense.D.Lower coastal elevations attract predictable weather patterns.六、Questions 1821 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.The apartment is too far from the campus
9、.B.The apartment needs a lot of repair work.C.Shes having trouble with the owner of the apartment.D.Her roommate wont share expenses.A.The women didnt pay their rent on time.B.She cant fine anyone to repair the dishwasher.C.She had to buy a new dishwasher.D.Paula had some repairs done without her pe
10、rmission.A.Find another apartment.B.Talk to Ms. Connors.C.Ask Sam to repair the dishwasher.D.Buy a new dishwasher for the owner.A.He has some knowledge of the law.B.He had the same problem.C.He knows the owner.D.He can bring a lawsuit against the owner.七、Questions 2225 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.A chemist
11、ry assignment.B.A study that their chemistry professor did.C.A class that the woman is taking.D.A job possibility.A.She wants to quit her job in the chemistry lab.B.She wants to get practical experience.C.Shes interested in becoming a psychology major.D.She wants to earn extra money.A.Employ them as
12、 lab assistants.B.Teach classes at their high school.C.Help them with their studies.D.Pay them for participating in the study.A.Write their lab reports.B.Find out Professor Smiths schedule.C.Interview some high school students.D.Finish their chemistry experiment.八、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、
13、Most of us are unawa(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.identifiedB.distinguishedC.recognizedD.acquainted2.（分数：1.00）A.Based onB.Judged fromC.Embedded inD.Rooted in3.（分数：1.00）A.with relation toB.in spite ofC.toD.on the basis of4.（分数：1.00）A.forB.ofC.toD.with5.（分数：1.00）A.As toB.According toC.As forD.In terms
14、 of6.（分数：1.00）A.partiallyB.primarilyC.promptlyD.uniquely7.（分数：1.00）A.to tellB.tellingC.being toldD.having told8.（分数：1.00）A.overB.upC.onD.for9.（分数：1.00）A.personableB.privateC.personnelD.intimate10.（分数：1.00）A.outB.awayC.asideD.over11.（分数：1.00）A.setting onB.turning onC.putting upD.putting out12.（分数：1.0
15、0）A.on the topB.in his prime yearsC.at the bottomD.at his best13.（分数：1.00）A.throughB.onC.withD.about14.（分数：1.00）A.rely onB.lie inC.compose ofD.lie on15.（分数：1.00）A.more thanB.rather thanC.insteadD.in place of16.（分数：1.00）A.atB.intoC.inD.by17.（分数：1.00）A.attributesB.attitudesC.altitudesD.latitudes18.（分数
16、：1.00）A.appreciateB.maintainC.affirmD.assert19.（分数：1.00）A.embark onB.figure outC.work atD.figure on20.（分数：1.00）A.privilegesB.promotionsC.prioritiesD.emotions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 author cites the biographies of Jesus in the Bible i
17、n order to show that _.（分数：2.00）A.the best biographies are meant to transform their readersB.biographies are authentic accounts of their subjects livesC.the best biographies are those of heroes and famous figuresD.biographies can serve different purposes22.An unauthorised biography is likely to attr
18、act more readers because_.（分数：2.00）A.it portrays the subject both faithfully and vividlyB.it contains interesting information about the subjects private lifeC.it reveals a lot of accurate details unknown to outsidersD.it usually gives a sympathetic description of the Subjects character23.In this pas
19、sage, the author focuses on_.（分数：2.00）A.the difficulty of a biographer in finding the proper perspective to do his jobB.the secret of a biographer to win more readersC.the techniques required of a biographer to write a good biography.D.the characteristics of different kinds of biographies24.Accordin
20、g to the author, an ideal biographer would be one who_.（分数：2.00）A.knows the subject very well and yet maintains a proper distance from himB.is close to the subject and knows the techniques of biography writingC.is independent and treats the subject with fairness and objectivityD.possesses Special pr
21、ivate information and is sympathetic toward the subject25.Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?（分数：2.00）A.An authentic biography seldom appeals to its readers.B.An authentic biography is one authorized by the subject.C.No one can write a perfect biography.D.Authorized
22、biographies have a wider readership.十三、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.According to this passage, one early step in any effort to improve the environment would be to_.（分数：2.00）A.return to the exclusive use of natural fertilizersB.ban the use of automobiles in and around citiesC.study successful effort in o
23、ther countriesD.set up a timetable for corrective actions27.It could logically be assumed that the author of this passage would support legislation to_.（分数：2.00）A.ban the use of all pesticidesB.prevent the use of automobiles in the citiesC.build additional conventional power plants immediatelyD.orga
24、nize an agency to coordinate efforts to cope with environmental problems28.The passage indicates that 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.th
25、e population explosion29.“Build on “(Para. 3, Line 1)most probably means_.（分数：2.00）A.rely onB.give upC.conduct an investigation intoD.pay great attention to30.This passage assumed the desirability of_.（分数：2.00）A.1iving in comfortable family lifestylesB.setting disputes peacefullyC.combining cancer a
26、nd heart diseases with energetic researchD.having greater government involvement in peoples daily life十四、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.It can be inferred from the passage that typical court cases are _.（分数：2.00）A.always appealedB.usually resolved in the district courtsC.always overlappingD.usually settle
27、d by the Supreme Court32.Which of the following is most likely to be the subject of the paragraph following the passage?（分数：2.00）A.The process of an appeal.B.Out-of-court settlements.C.The State Court Structure.D.Sentencing procedures.33.The passage indicates that litigants who lose their cases in t
28、he state trial court may take them to a_.（分数：2.00）A.different trial court in the same stateB.court in a different geographic regionC.federal trial courtD.state supreme court34.According to the passage, district courts are also known as_.（分数：2.00）A.circuit courtsB.supreme courtsC.intemediate courtsD.
29、trial courts35.In the last sentence of the first paragraph, the phrase “engaged in“ could best be replaced by which of the following?（分数：2.00）A.Committed to.B.Involved in.C.Attentive to.D.Engrossed in.十五、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十六、Mary:(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Mike（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Hanson（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.M
30、ary（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Betty（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.John（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.At the request of Mr. Mei Gangyi, you write a letter to recommend him as a publishing house trainee to Mr. Wilson. Provide sufficient information about Mr. Mei and make sure
31、 not to write your own name at the end of the letter. (100120 words)（分数：15.00）_十九、Part B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)42.Write a composition College Students Ways of Spending Summer Vacation of about 120 words referring to the following outline:(1)State the changes briefly.(2)Give possible reasons for the changes
32、.(3)Predict the trend of changes.（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-492 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 did the woman think they were supposed to meet?（分数：5.00）A.At the information desk. B.On the platform.C.On the train.D.Near the stairs.解析：听力原文M: Where have
33、 you been all this time? The train is about to leave.W: Im sorry Im late, but I was waiting for you at the information desk upstairs. Its lucky I thought to look for you here on the platform.A.She hasnt gone camping for several weeks.B.She likes to take long camping trips. C.She prefers to go campin
34、g on weekends.D.She takes a long time to go.解析：听力原文M: Janetis quite enthusiastic about camping, isnt she?W: Yes. She often goes for weeks at a time.A.To follow the committees ideas.B.To make decisions with the committee.C.To run the committee according to his own ideas. D.To elect the committee chai
35、rman himself.解析：听力原文W: Is Bob elected to the committee?M: Yes. He was made chairman, but he only agreed to take the job if they let him make all the decisions himself.A.Yes, because she has a sum of money.B.Yes, because she wants to help him.C.No, because she has spent most of it. D.No, because she
36、lent it to a friend.解析：听力原文M: Barbra, do you have any extra money you could lend me?W: I wish I could help you. I went shopping yesterday. Now I have only two dollars to the end of the week.A.She has to prepare for the exam. B.She is taking an exam on Friday.C.She doesnt enjoy tours very much.D.She
37、likes staying home better.解析：听力原文M: Would you like to go on a tour with us on Friday?W: I would enjoy that very much if I didnt have to take an exam on Saturday. I think Id better stay home and study.What did the womans son do?（分数：5.00）A.Hes a reporter,B.Hes a salesman.C.Hes a repairman.D.Hes a mail
38、man. 解析：听力原文W: Hello, this is Betty Towery. May I speak with my son, please?M: Im sorry, hes still out on his route delivering letters. Shall I have him call you?A.By 9.B.By 12. C.By 2.D.By 3.解析：听力原文M: Have you finished your term paper? I handed mine in last Friday.W: I finished typing mine at three
39、 oclock this morning. I have to submit it by noon to- day.A.In a hospital.B.In a 151ant store.C.In a law office. D.In a gift shop.解析：听力原文M: My sister is in the hospital and Id like to send her a plant she can use later in the law office where shes employed.W: How about a nice cactus? They always mak
40、e lovely gifts.A.The bus is less expensive than the train. B.The train is faster than the bus.C.The train is cheaper than the bus.D.The bus is slower than the train.解析：听力原文W: Can you tell me the least expensive way to get to New York City?M: If you go by bus its only 25. But if you go by train, its
41、almost twice that much.A.At a cinema.B.At a training center. C.At home.D.At a party.解析：听力原文M: The piano sounds terrible. I wonder if the player is professional.W: I wish I could ask for my money back. This performance is not enjoyable.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Goin
42、g out with some of his friends.B.Holding a big party in his house.C.Staying at home with his wife.D.He joins his family who get together. 解析：听力原文11-13W: Todays November fifteenth. Its almost time for Thanksgiving.M: What are your plans for Thanksgiving day?W: The same as usual. My aunts and uncles a
43、nd cousins come to our house for dinner.M: Do you cook the turkey?W: My mother cooks it. But I prepare the vegetables. My aunts usually bring the pies.M: My father and I go to my married sisters every year. When my mother was alive, the whole family came to our house. The women cooked the meal, and
44、the men washed the dishes.W: In out family the kids wash the dishes. The whole thing is a lot of work.M: Yes, but I like Thanksgiving. I was out of the country last year, and I really missed it. Thats one time in the year when families get together.A.He can cook delicious meals.B.He likes to cook th
45、e dinner.C.He really wants to meet his family. D.He just wants to play with the kids.解析：A.On the first day in November.B.On the fourth Sunday in November. C.On the fourth Monday in December.D.On the last day of the year.解析：五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.The salinity of the ocean. B.Pollutants
46、 found at sea.C.The composition of coral reefs.D.The weather patterns of coastal areas.解析：听力原文14-17Scientists believed that when the oceans were young, they contained only a trait of salt, and that the level of salinity have been growing gradually. Over the years the rain had worn away the rocky man
47、tle of the continents. Minerals released by this erosion had been carried to the sea by the flow of river water. This water added several million tons of salt to the ocean annually. There are other sources of oceanic salinity too. One source is under water volcanic action. This eruption occurs along
48、 the mid-ocean range and release great amount of salt each year. However these sources of salt dont increase the actual mineral composition of water by much, because of the enormous chemical requirements of marine life. Oyster, clam, snails and other louse use salt to build shells and skeletons. Coral reefs also contains large amount of salts. Also some salt leave the ocean through the process of evaporation. As salt escape into the atmosphere, they go into the creation
