1、公共英语三级-494 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 is the man going to do very soon?（分数：5.00）A.Take a taxi.B.Board a train.C.Take a bus.D.Take a plane.A.In a restaurant.B.In an army unit.C.At a reservation office.D.At home.A.At a railway station.B.I
2、n a classroom.C.In an airport.D.In Chicago.A.It isnt big enough.B.There are only two bedrooms.C.It is too near the freeway.D.It has a fine view and plenty of space.A.Unconcerned.B.Upset.C.Confused.D.Responsible.Where does the conversation take place?（分数：5.00）A.At a drug store.B.In a supermarket.C.At
3、 the dentists.D.At the police station.A.You can buy two bookcases for $9.90 each.B.One bookcase will cost her $9.90 if she only buys one. If she buys two, they will cost $15.00.C.A bookcase costs $15.00.D.Bookcases cost $14.95 for two.A.She was not hungry.B.She didnt like the food.C.She was in too m
4、uch pain.D.She was on a diet.A.A waiter.B.A cook.C.A salesman.D.A shop assistant.A.Go to bed earlier at night.B.Try to get up as early as possible.C.Go for the class the night before.D.Get up quickly in the morning.三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Cold.B.Very hot.C.Cooler
5、 than the day of this conversation.D.Drier than the day of this conversation.A.Florida.B.New York.C.California.D.Indiana.A.Every ten minutes.B.At twenty to one.C.Every half hour.D.Once a day.五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.At the beginning of the semester.B.At the middle of the semester.C.Duri
6、ng the vacation.D.At the end of the semester.A.Study hard.B.Take his mind off his test.C.Go to get his tennis bats.D.Try to take every exam.A.To play tennis.B.To discuss the test.C.To play table tennis.D.To go swimming.A.The man lost his bail.B.The woman won.C.The man won.D.The woman was a beginner.
7、六、Questions 1821 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Europe.B.California.C.Florida.D.The UK.A.Europe.B.California.C.The UK.D.Florida.A.Her accountant advised against taking such a trip.B.Her annual bonus was disappointingly low.C.The value of the dollar has gone down.D.She didnt have sufficient funds.A.He recommen
8、ds that she go camping rather than buy a trailer.B.He recommends that she buy a trailer rather than go camping.C.He recommends that she buys a more reliable trailer than the one she has.D.He recommends that she buys a cooler tent than the one she has.七、Questions 2225 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.She failed.
9、B.She barely passed.C.She passed easily.D.She wouldnt say.A.Changing lanes.B.Starting on a hill.C.Parking at the curb.D.Keeping a proper distance.A.Not using the signal.B.Being on the wrong lane.C.Driving too slowly.D.Not looking over her shoulder.A.It hit her from behind.B.She rolled backwards.C.Sh
10、e shifted into reverse.D.She went through a red light.八、Section Use of Eng(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、In Britain, winter i(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.（分数：1.00）A.forB.withinC.throughoutD.by2.（分数：1.00）A.stillB.evenC.yetD.ever3.（分数：1.00）A.theirB.itsC.thatD.the4.（分数：1.00）A.inB.atC.outsideD.on5.（分数：1.00）A.opensB.grantsC.pre
11、sentsD.offers6.（分数：1.00）A.whichB.theyC.hereD.there7.（分数：1.00）A.eagerB.nervousC.lazyD.lonely8.（分数：1.00）A.salesB.bargainsC.sellingD.trading9.（分数：1.00）A.backB.onC.acrossD.out10.（分数：1.00）A.overB.thenC.thereD.round11.（分数：1.00）A.internationalB.divisionalC.nationalD.provincial12.（分数：1.00）A.whatB.whereC.who
12、D.which13.（分数：1.00）A.busiestB.noisiestC.coldestD.foggiest14.（分数：1.00）A.pubsB.shopsC.clubsD.restaurants15.（分数：1.00）A.timeB.moneyC.energyD.holiday16.（分数：1.00）A.withB.afterC.atD.beyond17.（分数：1.00）A.generallyB.especiallyC.occasionallyD.normally18.（分数：1.00）A.spenderB.callerC.shopperD.visitor19.（分数：1.00）A
13、.LetB.TakeC.HireD.Lend20.（分数：1.00）A.viewB.seeC.watchD.look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 word “whetted“ in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “_“.（分数：2.00）A.attractedB.spoiledC.guidedD.cheated22.According to the passage, a suggested way to bala
14、nce a fast food meal is to _.（分数：2.00）A.eat salad, vegetables and fruit during other mealsB.eat salad, vegetables and fruit with fast foodsC.put some potatoes on your hamburgerD.select a nutritious drink23.Which of the following is TRUE?（分数：2.00）A.Since fast foods have less nutrition, people should
15、try their best not to eat them.B.The fast food industry is taking advantage of small families with working wives.C.Fast foods taste good though they have too much fat.D.Since Americans are faced with a growing fast food industry, they should remember some basic facts about it.24.What is the tone of
16、the passage about fast foods?（分数：2.00）A.Subjective.B.Objective.C.Exaggerated.D.Argumentative.25.The authors purpose in writing this article is to _.（分数：2.00）A.describe the new pattern of American eatingB.show why the fast food industry has been growing fastC.list the most popular fast foodsD.present
17、 some facts and guidelines to help consumers choose wisely from the fast foods available十三、Text 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.Regarded as a kind of art form, toys _.（分数：2.00）A.follow a direct line of ascentB.also appeal greatly to adultsC.are not characterized by technological progressD.reflect the pace of so
18、cial progress27.The author uses the example of a rattle to show that _.（分数：2.00）A.in toy-making there is a continuity in the use of materialsB.even the simplest toys can reflect the progress of technologyC.it often takes a long time to introduce new technology into toy-makingD.even a simple toy can
19、mirror the artistic tastes of the times28.The reason why the toys most boys play with are different from those that girls play with is that _.（分数：2.00）A.their social roles are rigidly determinedB.most boys would like to follow their fathers professionsC.boys like to play with their fathers while gir
20、ls with their mothersD.they like challenging activities29.One aspect of “the universality of toys“ lies in the fact that _.（分数：2.00）A.technological advances have greatly improved the durability of toysB.the improvement of craftsmanship in making toys depends on the efforts of universitiesC.the explo
21、ration of the universe has led to the creation of new kinds of toysD.the basic characteristics of toys are the same over the world30.Which of the following is the authors view on the historical development of toys?（分数：2.00）A.The craftsmanship in toy-making has remained essentially unchanged.B.Toys h
22、ave remained basically the same all through the centuries.C.The toy industry has witnessed great leaps in technology in recent years.D.Toys are playing an increasingly important role in shaping a childs character.十四、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.The expression “hog-wild“ means _.（分数：2.00）A.untamedB.uncle
23、anC.untouchD.untrue32.Some anatomical features of a pig are similar to those of a human. Therefore _.（分数：2.00）A.pigs can live as long as peopleB.pigs are becoming popular as movie and TV starsC.medical research on pigs help humansD.pigs and people naturally get fat33.One may assume from this article
24、 that（分数：2.00）A.pigs have remained unchanged for centuriesB.pigs are naturally vicious animalsC.pigs make a significant contribution to modem lifeD.pigs are better than any other animal for laboratory34.The author of this article maintains _.（分数：2.00）A.pigs are not very intelligentB.the owners of pe
25、t pigs have their own societyC.pigs can never be popularD.pigs live short lives because of their diet35.According to the above article _.（分数：2.00）A.to be like a pig is to be “piggish“B.immunization of pigs is commonplaceC.eating pork is unhealthyD.pet owners would never think of eating their pigs十五、
26、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十六、Book One(总题数：5，分数：5.00)36.Book One（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.Book Two（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.Book Three（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.Book Four（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.Book Five（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.You have read the following magazine advertisement in
27、 which an American girl is looking for pen-friends and you want to contact her.Name：Andy Lewis AGE: 21 Interests: collecting coins, stamps and postcards; learning foreign languages Address: 20 Staten Street, Eylandt, USA All letters will be answered Write a letter to her (Andy Lewis), telling her ab
28、out:(1) Your family;(2) Your schooling or work;(3) Your hobbies.You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Li Ping“ 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.Write a composition on the topic Traveling
29、A Good Way to Learn. You should follow the outline:(1) Traveling teaches people about other cultures.(2) Traveling can improve peoples communication skills.(3) Traveling can make a person interested in studying at a college.(4) Conclusion.（分数：15.00）_公共英语三级-494 答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Lis
30、tening (总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)What is the man going to do very soon?（分数：5.00）A.Take a taxi.B.Board a train.C.Take a bus.D.Take a plane. 解析：听力原文W: I hope youll have a good flight.M: The weathers supposed to be clear all down the coast, so it should be pretty smooth.A.In a restaurant.
31、B.In an army unit.C.At a reservation office.D.At home.解析：听力原文M: Are you ready to order, maam?W: Yes, I think Ill have a cheese burger, French fries and a cup of iced tea.A.At a railway station.B.In a classroom.C.In an airport. D.In Chicago.解析：听力原文M: Could you please tell me if the Chicago flight wil
32、l be ox riving on time?W: Yes, Sir. It should be arriving in about ten minutes.A.It isnt big enough.B.There are only two bedrooms.C.It is too near the freeway. D.It has a fine view and plenty of space.解析：听力原文W: Youll love this apartment. It has two bedrooms, a big kitchen, air-conditioning and a won
33、derful view.M: Yes, it certainly has a fine view and plenty of space, but I have a sleeping problem and its too near the free way.A.Unconcerned. B.Upset.C.Confused.D.Responsible.解析：听力原文W: Dont you feel responsible for the mix-up?M: Why should I? I have no authority.Where does the conversation take p
34、lace?（分数：5.00）A.At a drug store.B.In a supermarket.C.At the dentists. D.At the police station.解析：听力原文M: Open your mouth widely. I think we need to take it out.W: Will it be painful?M: it will be all right soon.A.You can buy two bookcases for $9.90 each.B.One bookcase will cost her $9.90 if she only
35、buys one. If she buys two, they will cost $15.00. C.A bookcase costs $15.00.D.Bookcases cost $14.95 for two.解析：听力原文W: Is this the bookcase you advertised?M: Yes, its our regular $14.95 bookcase on sale today for $9.90. These are the last two. If you can use them both you can have the pair for $15.00
36、.W: That sounds good. I think Ill take both of them.A.She was not hungry.B.She didnt like the food.C.She was in too much pain. D.She was on a diet.解析：听力原文M: Mary, you didnt have your supper tonight.W: I went to the dentist this afternoon and had a tooth pulled out.M: And it hurts?W: Of course.A.A wa
37、iter. B.A cook.C.A salesman.D.A shop assistant.解析：听力原文M: May I help you, madam?W: Yes, Id like to have a cake and a cup of coffee, please.M: Black or white?W: White, please.A.Go to bed earlier at night. B.Try to get up as early as possible.C.Go for the class the night before.D.Get up quickly in the
38、morning.解析：听力原文M: I just cant appear to get up in time for my first class.W: What about going to bed earlier the night before?三、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1113 are (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.Cold.B.Very hot.C.Cooler than the day of this conversation. D.Drier than the day of this conversation.解析：听力原文11-1
39、3M: Excuse me. Have you been waiting long?W: About ten minutes.M: Did you notice whether the No. 7 bus has gone by?W: Not while Ive been standing here. Im waiting for the Number Seven myself.M: Good. Hot today, isnt it?W: Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off.M: Me too. This is unusual
40、for March. I dont remember it ever being so hot and dry in March before.W: Youre from Florida then?M: Not really. I was born in New York, but Ive lived here for ten years now.W: My mother and I have just moved here from Indiana.M: Pretty cold in Indiana, isnt it?W: Yes. Thats why we moved. But we di
41、dnt know that it would be so hot here. We should have gone to California. Do you think weve missed the bus?M: No, its always a little late.W: I have twenty to one, but my watch is a little fast.M: Dont worry. It never comes exactly on the half-hour like it should.A.Florida. B.New York.C.California.D
42、.Indiana.解析：A.Every ten minutes.B.At twenty to one.C.Every half hour. D.Once a day.解析：五、Questions 1417 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.At the beginning of the semester.B.At the middle of the semester.C.During the vacation.D.At the end of the semester. 解析：听力原文14-17M: I cant wait until this week is over, all tho
43、se final exams are driving me crazy.W: Well, why dont you take a break and do something that will take your mind off your test?M: Like what?W: I dont know. How about tennis?M: Thats not a bad idea, but my tennis racket is still in the shop.W: Well, then how about a game of table tennis? You did prom
44、ise me to play again before vacation.M: I know, but its embarrassing to lose all the time, especially to a beginner.W: Oh, come on, Ive beaten you once, and it was just be ginners luck.M: Fine, Ill accept. Where do you want to play now, at Haft or Cannis?W: I like Haft.M: OK, Lets go.A.Study hard.B.
45、Take his mind off his test. C.Go to get his tennis bats.D.Try to take every exam.解析：A.To play tennis.B.To discuss the test.C.To play table tennis. D.To go swimming.解析：A.The man lost his bail.B.The woman won. C.The man won.D.The woman was a beginner.解析：六、Questions 1821 are (总题数：1，分数：4.00)A.Europe.B.C
46、alifornia. C.Florida.D.The UK.解析：听力原文18-21M: Where are you going to go for summer vacation?W: I was going to go to France and Germany, but with the depreciation of the dollar, Im having second thoughts.M: Its not as though there was nowhere to go in the States, right?W: You know, Ive only ever been
47、to seven states. I figured I might take a trip down the West Coast.M: You could do a lot worse than that. Theres some stunning scenery and the people in those parts are really friendly.W: Thats what I heard. Anyway, Im going to take a look at some second hand trailers this month. I can pick one up r
48、eally cheap and then I wont need to pay for motels every night.M: I wouldnt recommend that. Trailers arent cheap and can be pretty unreliable. The weather on the West Coast in the summer is going to be really good. Youd be much better off just buying a tent.A.Europe. B.California.C.The UK.D.Florida.解析：A.Her accountant advised against taking such a trip.B.Her annual bonus was disappointingly low.C.The value of the dollar has gone down. D.She didnt have suff
