1、公共英语三级-听力题(五)及答案解析(总分：40.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Unit 1(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)Questions 18-21 are based on the following passage.（分数：4.00）(1).which of the following is elected in the United States?A. President. B. Vice-president.C. The members of Congress. D. All of above.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2
2、).What do you know about the U.S. president?A. He is elected. B. He is the highest army commander.C. He is a public servant. D. All of above.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).what do government employees have to do to get their jobs?A. To pass examination. B. To serve the government.C. To win election. D. To ser
3、ve the public.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).According to this passage, who is government employee?A. Shop-assistant. B. Teacher in a private school.C. Business man. D. Postman.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 14-17 are based on the following dialogue.（分数：4.00）(1).Who is the woman?A. She is a teacher. B. She is a s
4、chool registrar.C. She is a gardener. D. She is a student.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What does a student usually need to do before taking the advanced sketching course?A. Get familiar with some professors who teach the sketching course.B. Write a book about sketches.C. Master some knowledge about art.D. C
5、omplete the prerequisite sketching course.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).what does the student give to Professor Weston?A. Some paintbrushes. B. A bouquet of flowers.C. Some drawing. D. A textbook.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).How does the student feel after talking with Professor Weston?A. Confused. B. Annoyed. C. Su
6、rprised. D. Encouraged.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 11-13 are based on the following passage.（分数：3.00）(1).The plane makes a stop on its way to ItalyA. to refuel. B. to take some passengers aboard.C. to have a rest. D. to solve a mechanical problem.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).In Nicks opinion, why didnt his r
7、elatives meet him at the airport?A. They missed the flight. B. They were busy.C. Their car broke down. D. They were caught in the traffic.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).From the sentence “I know Im in Italy. Thats how they drive“, we can infer that _A. Nick missed his days in Italy a lot.B. Nick didnt want to
8、 stay in police car.C. New York police drive cars much the same way as Italian police.D. Nick didnt want to admit hes in New York.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 22-25 are based on the following passage.（分数：4.00）(1).According to the passage, what happened in 1848?A. Gold was discovered.B. Telephone commu
9、nications were established.C. The first railroad was completed.D. The Golden Gate Bridge was constructed.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).When did the city get the name San Francisco?A. In 1848. B. In 1862. C. In 1937. D. In 1776.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is the population of San Francisco today?A. Three millio
10、n. B. Six million.C. Five million. D. Two million.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).How much did it cost to complete the construction of free groceries?A. 32 million dollars. B. 47 million dollars.C. 42 million dollars. D. 19 million dollars.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.三、Unit 2(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Part A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)（分数：5.0
11、0）(1).What are these people doing?A. They are watching TV.B. They are listening to the radio.C. They are swimming in the channel.D. They are changing their news program.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Who do you think the woman is talking to?A. A bus conductor. B. A clerk at the airport.C. A taxi driver. D. A
12、clerk at the station.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What are the man and woman talking about?A. Fashion. B. Music. C. A film. D. A book.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What is the womans profession?A. A waiter. B. A cook.C. A salesman. D. A shop assistant.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).What is Jim reply?A. He knows Pro. King has
13、come.B. He thinks Pro. King has checked in.C. He is sure that Pro. King has arrived.D. He doesnt know whether Pro. King has arrived.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：5.00）(1).Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In the library. B. In the theatre.C. In the cafeteria. D. In the post office.（分数：1
14、.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Why doesnt George eat his chocolate cake?A. He doesnt like it. B. He has a toothache.C. He wants to eat it later. D. He has some trouble with the cakes.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What does the man mean?A. The appointment is not until tomorrow.B. The professor is waiting for their call.C. T
15、hey should call the professor after the meeting.D. They should wait until the next day.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).When did Tom leave?A. At 10:00. B. At 10:30.C. At 11:00. D. At 11:30.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).What can we learn about Alice?A. She didnt go to the interview. B. She succeeded in the interview.C. S
16、he forgot about the interview. D. She was too nervous in the interview.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.五、Part B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)Questions 14-17 are based on the following dialogue.（分数：4.00）(1).What are they discussing about?A. Sunday plans. B. Summer vacation.C. Winter vacation. D. Holiday.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What
17、 do they decide to do at last?A. To play football. B. To climb mountains.C. To sing in a get-together. D. To have a picnic.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Where will they have a picnic?A. In the forest. B. In a restaurant.C. In the countryside. D. On campus.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What doesnt the woman like doing
18、?A. Playing football. B. Climbing mountains.C. Singing with the guitar. D. Having picnics.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 22-35 are based on the following passage.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the chief occupation of most people in Kansas?A. Mining. B. Running railroads.C. Farming. D. Manufacturing.（分数：1.00）A.B.C
19、.D.(2).How can Kansas be best described?A. It is a large state with a large population.B. The state is large, but the population is small.C. The state is small and it has few people.D. Its sparse population inhabits 50,000 acres.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What did the early pioneers think about Kansas?A.
20、They like the rich soil.B. They found slave labor too expensive.C. They thought there was gold in western Kansas.D. They considered the land unproductive.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).what is the probable reason why the population in Kansas began to grow?A. Its attitude towards slavery.B. Its cheap land.C. I
21、t has climate suitable for farming.D. Its advanced railroad system.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 18-21 are based on the following passage.（分数：4.00）(1).How do the housewives learn about the offer of free groceries?A. On the radio. B. At the supermarket.C. From the manager. D. From their friends.（分数：1.00
22、）A.B.C.D.(2).What did Mrs. Edwards want very much?A. Get a basket of free goods.B. Meet the manager.C. Get a free basket.D. Fill all her cupboards.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Why did Mrs. Edward go back to the supermarket after she had finished shopping one day?A. Because she had to meet the manager.B. Bec
23、ause she had to buy one more thing.C. Because she had to find her shopping.D. Because she had to pay for her shopping.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following words best describes Mr. Edwards feeling at the end of this story?A. Embarrassed. B. Disappointed.C. Delighted. D. Proud.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.
24、Questions 11-13 are based on the following passage.（分数：3.00）(1).How many languages are spoken in the world today?A. 4,500. B. 4,000. C. 3,500. D. 3,000.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What do we learn about the Indo-European language family?A. It is the largest language family.B. It was originated 4,900 years
25、ago.C. It contains all the languages spoken in Europe.D. Many of the present-day European and Indian languages are modern forms of it.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is the passage mainly about?A. How people interest in languages began.B. Languages today and the past.C. The important language families.D.
26、The English languages in constant change.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.公共英语三级-听力题(五)答案解析(总分：40.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Unit 1(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part B(总题数：4，分数：15.00)Questions 18-21 are based on the following passage.（分数：4.00）(1).which of the following is elected in the United States?A. President. B. Vice-president.C. The
27、 members of Congress. D. All of above.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 18-21In the United States, the president, the vice-president and the members of Congress are elected. The president is also the commander in chief of the national armed forces. Most of the government employees have to pass examinations to
28、 get their jobs. They serve the public in many ways. They not only make and carry out the laws, but also deliver letters, clean the streets, control traffic, and society. Outside the government, there are many other people who also serve the public, such as those in private hospitals and schools. Al
29、l of these millions of people both inside and outside government can say that they are public servants.文章第一句话“In the United States, the president, the vice-president and the members of Congress are elected”。(2).What do you know about the U.S. president?A. He is elected. B. He is the highest army com
30、mander.C. He is a public servant. D. All of above.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：关键词“elected, in chief of the national armed forces, serve the public”。(3).what do government employees have to do to get their jobs?A. To pass examination. B. To serve the government.C. To win election. D. To serve the public.（分数
31、：1.00）A. B.C.D.解析：关键句“Most of the government employees have to pass examinations to get their job”。(4).According to this passage, who is government employee?A. Shop-assistant. B. Teacher in a private school.C. Business man. D. Postman.（分数：1.00）A.B.C. D.解析：关键句“They not only make and carry out the law
32、s, but also deliver letters, clean the streets, control traffic, and society”。Questions 14-17 are based on the following dialogue.（分数：4.00）(1).Who is the woman?A. She is a teacher. B. She is a school registrar.C. She is a gardener. D. She is a student.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 14-17W: Professor Weston
33、, could I talk to you?M: Yes, but only for a few minutes. I have a meeting at three oclock.W: I think this will be quick; I need permission to register for your advanced sketching course.M: Have you taken the prerequisite, the beginning-sketching course?W: No, and thats just why Im here. The catalog
34、 says that the instructor can give permission to register without the prerequisite.M: Thats correct. Have you had any previous experience?W: Ive brought lots of sketchbooks full of my work, but I had no formal training.M: Can I have a look at some of your sketches?W: Certainly, here are some example
35、s, mostly flowers and landscapes.M: They look pretty good, but I really dont have time to make a decision now, why dont you give them to me and Ill review them this evening. Ill let you know tomorrow.W: Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.女士说“I need permission to register for your advanced sketchin
36、g course”由此可知他是个学生。(2).What does a student usually need to do before taking the advanced sketching course?A. Get familiar with some professors who teach the sketching course.B. Write a book about sketches.C. Master some knowledge about art.D. Complete the prerequisite sketching course.（分数：1.00）A.B.C
37、.D. 解析：教授问“Have you taken the prerequisite”。(3).what does the student give to Professor Weston?A. Some paintbrushes. B. A bouquet of flowers.C. Some drawing. D. A textbook.（分数：1.00）A.B.C. D.解析：文中女士说“Here are some examples, mostly flowers and landscapes”。(4).How does the student feel after talking wi
38、th Professor Weston?A. Confused. B. Annoyed. C. Surprised. D. Encouraged.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：教授留下了他的画，使他很受鼓舞。Questions 11-13 are based on the following passage.（分数：3.00）(1).The plane makes a stop on its way to ItalyA. to refuel. B. to take some passengers aboard.C. to have a rest. D. to solve a mec
39、hanical problem.（分数：1.00）A. B.C.D.解析：解析 11-13Nick, an Italian-American who lived in San Francisco, flew from America to Italy to vaster relatives. On the way, the plane made an hour stop to refuel at New York Airport.Thinking that he had arrived, Nick got out and spent two days in New York believing
40、 he was in Rome. When his relatives were not there to meet him, Nick thought they have been caught in the heavy Roman traffic mentioned in their letters. While looking for their address, Nick could not help noticing that modernization had changed most, if not all, of the ancient citys landmarks.He a
41、lso noticed that many people spoke English with strong American accent. However, he just thought that American got everywhere. He also believed that so many street signs were written in English especially for the Americans.Nick did not believe it when he was told that he was in New York. In order to
42、 get him on a plane back to San Francisco, the policeman raced him to the airport in a police car with sirens screaming. “See,“ said Nick to his interpreter, “I know Im in Italy. Thats how they drive.“关键句“The plane made an hour stop to refuel at New York Airport”。(2).In Nicks opinion, why didnt his
43、relatives meet him at the airport?A. They missed the flight. B. They were busy.C. Their car broke down. D. They were caught in the traffic.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：文中提到“Nick thought they had been caught in the heavy Roman traffic mentioned in the letters”。(3).From the sentence “I know Im in Italy. Thats
44、 how they drive“, we can infer that _A. Nick missed his days in Italy a lot.B. Nick didnt want to stay in police car.C. New York police drive cars much the same way as Italian police.D. Nick didnt want to admit hes in New York.（分数：1.00）A.B.C. D.解析：“Thats how they drive”是说纽约警察和意大利警察开车方法一样。Questions 2
45、2-25 are based on the following passage.（分数：4.00）(1).According to the passage, what happened in 1848?A. Gold was discovered.B. Telephone communications were established.C. The first railroad was completed.D. The Golden Gate Bridge was constructed.（分数：1.00）A. B.C.D.解析：解析 22-25Good afternoon, ladies a
46、nd gentlemen. From here we can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of San Francisco. As you can see, the city rests on hills.The first permanent settlement was made at this site in 1776. For thirteen years it had a population of less than 100. But in 1848, with the discovery of gold, the populatio
47、n grew to ten thousand. In the same year the city got its new name San Francisco.By 1862 telephone communication linked San Francisco with the eastern cities, and by 1869 the first railroad connected the pacific coast with the Atlantic seaboard. Today San Francisco has a population of almost three m
48、illion.Now please look to your right. Here youll be able to see the east section of the Golden Gate Bridge. The bridge is more than one mile long. It was completed in 1937 at a cost of thirty-two million dollars and is still one of the largest suspension bridges in the world.文中提到“in 1848, with the d
49、iscovery of gold”。(2).When did the city get the name San Francisco?A. In 1848. B. In 1862. C. In 1937. D. In 1776.（分数：1.00）A. B.C.D.解析：承接发现了黄金，同一年“got its new name San Francisco”。(3).What is the population of San Francisco today?A. Three million. B. Six million.C. Five million. D. Two million.（分数：1.00）A. B.C.D.解析：文中提到“Today San Francisco has a population of almost three million”。(4).How much did it cost to complete the construction of free groceries?A. 32 million dollars. B. 47 million dollars.C. 42 million dolla
