1、公共英语三级真题 2008 年 03 月(无听力)及答案解析(总分：85.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数：1，分数：20.00)It has always been a problem to decide whether “popular music“ is music which represents the people or is simply music that the people like. The same problem ofU (26) /Uexists with jazz. So many differentU (27) /Uof m
2、usic have been called jazz at one time or another that it is hard to say whatU (28) /Uit is. Jazz has always been considered tobe black musicU (29) /Uwhen I firstU (30) /Uan interest in it twenty years ago, I used to hear whiteU (31) /U playing music that was like Louis Armstrongs in the 1920s. I fo
3、und out afterwards that they learnt to do this by playing Armstrongs records over and over again until their style was close enough to hisU (32) /Ufor them to imitate him.Since then white singers like Bob Dylan have rediscoveredU (33) /Uown folk tradition, instead ofU (34) /Ufrom black roots. But th
4、e mainU (35) /Usince 1960 have been social and technical. One is that young people have moreU (36) /Uto spend on records at an earlier age than they used to, so Tin Pan Alley, the pop music industry, aims at the teenage audience. U(37) /Uis that electronic equipment has developed to such anU (38) /U
5、that technicians are now capable of mixing sound toU (39) /Urecordings that are quite different from a liveU (40) /U.But the realU (41) /Uwith pop musis is that Tin Pan Alley has always worked against its being aU (42) /Umusic of the people. It takes everything original and natural out of it andU (4
6、3) /Uit with cheap commercial imitations.U (44) /Uthe American folk singer, Woody Guthrie, said: “Theyve alwaysU (45) /Uthe second-rate songs. Theyve never wanted to play the good ones.“（分数：20.00）A.definitionB.classificationC.imitationD.discussionA.typesB.formsC.waysD.branchesA.principallyB.concisel
7、yC.commonlyD.exactlyA.forB.andC.butD.soA.foundB.tookC.gotD.broughtA.singersB.conductorsC.bandsD.composersA.skillB.spiritC.paceD.modelA.hisB.theirC.itsD.ourA.borrowingB.startingC.copyingD.growingA.demandsB.tidesC.changesD.issuesA.energyB.moneyC.timeD.effortA.AnotherB.One otherC.OtherD.Other oneA.exte
8、nsionB.expansionC.effectD.extentA.orderB.inventC.produceD.appreciateA.displayB.demonstrationC.operationD.performanceA.issueB.questionC.taskD.problemA.commercialB.traditionalC.genuineD.livelyA.replacesB.substitutesC.exchangesD.reformsA.WhatB.AsC.SinceD.SoA.preferredB.dislikedC.wantedD.improved二、BSect
9、ion Readi(总题数：3，分数：30.00)BText 1/BIn recent years scientists have found that the laser has a wide variety of applications, making it one of the most important inventions for improving our quality of life.One important field in which the laser has many applications is communications. Scientists have
10、found that the laser beam can transmit human voices; as a result, telephone companies are now using laser light signals to transmit telephone calls through extremely small cables that are capable of carrying many more transmissions than the standard telephone cables. An additional advantage is that
11、these systems using the laser light signals are also able to transmit video telephone conversations.Another, perhaps less-known, field in which lasers are helping improve the quality of life is metrologythe science of measurement. The extremely straight, narrow laser beam can be used to put the part
12、s of a structure being built into the correct position to each other. The laser beam has also been used to measure remote distances, for example, the precise distance from the Earth to the Moon. And finally, the laser can be used to measure the drifts of the Earths plates. This measurement, along wi
13、th other data, can help in the pre-diction of the earthquakes.Probably the most vital application of the laser is in the field of medicine. Scientists have developed a laser kniffe that surgeons can use for operations. These knives are now used widely because they cut sharply and because the beam se
14、als off the blood vessels that it cuts, thus reducing blood loss considerably.When Dr. Theodore got the first laser to work in July 1960, what uses it would have were unknown; in fact he called it a multimillion-dollar “solution in search of a problem“. As we have seen, the uses of the laser are num
15、erous. It is being used in the fields of medicine, communications, and metrology. There are many, many more applications, such as in the areas of defense and space travel. What should be apparent by now is that there are many problems the laser is helping to solve, and that the laser, if used wisely
16、, can be a life-saving device.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the text, the laser can_.（分数：2.00）A.standardize telephone cablesB.remove communications jamsC.improve the quality of human voicesD.increase the capacity of communications(2).From the text we learn that the laser can_.（分数：2.00）A.cut a structure
17、 from a right positionB.design parts of a complex structureC.measure the distance between planetsD.predict the movement of earths plates(3).The writer thinks the most important use of the laser is in the field of_.（分数：2.00）A.medical treatmentB.national defenseC.space travelD.metrology(4).From the la
18、st paragraph we can see that the uses of the laser_.（分数：2.00）A.are yet to be simplifiedB.are expanding all the timeC.remain an ideal in imaginationD.remain an issue beyond solution(5).The best title of the text might be_.（分数：2.00）A.The Laser: A Scientific Bostons Logan airport had only four reported
19、 thefts. So now David La- Roche will head to Logan, his next-closest major airport. Its a longer drive, but thats OK if it saves his new car.（分数：10.00）(1).Many American travelers use Montreal international airport because_.（分数：2.00）A.it offers good passenger serviceB.it provides free parking lotsC.i
20、t is near and inexpensiveD.it is widely advertised(2).Professional car thieves are interested in dust-free American cars because_.（分数：2.00）A.they have enough time to dispose of the stolen carsB.they have a special interest in American carsC.American cars are popular among the dealersD.American cars
21、are usually new and expensive(3).Car thefts go smoothly because_.（分数：2.00）A.the police have got involved in themB.the stolen cars sell well in the world marketC.the thieves are familiar with the parking garagesD.they are promoted by some international cooperation(4).The text indicates that the Canad
22、ian airport officials seem to have_.（分数：2.00）A.taken effective measures to solve the car-theft problemB.overestimated the seriousness of the car-theft problemC.failed to give proper attention to the car-theft problemD.realized the seriousness of the car-theft problem(5).Now Mr. LaRoche chooses to us
23、e Logan airport instead of Montreal airport because_.（分数：2.00）A.the former is cheaper in serviceB.the former gives more care to car theftC.the former is more convenient for parkingD.the former shows more concern for passengersBText 3/BLike dogs poop on city pavements, rubbish left behind by tourists
24、 at natural sites is disgusting.The funny thing is nobody likes seeing such mess in the places they are visiting but it seems only few really care enough to keep the place tidy. The obvious result is that garbage has become a common sight in forests which attract tourists.We are certain that in many
25、 places park rangersdespite their small numbers, incomparable to the tremendous tourist troopsare already doing the best they can. Sometimes, however, we believe things could still be better.Take the Thi-Lor-Su waterfall in Tak province for instance. One of the things about Thi-Lor-Su which we would
26、 like to talk about today is the commendable method of rubbish control at the waterfall.There, food and drinks in commercial packaging are prohibited. The ban is enforced by requiring that each and every visitor heading from the camping ground to the waterfall has to pass through a checkpoint where
27、their bags are inspected and potential garbage is seized. The results have been amazing. Despite thousands of visitors, the 1. 5-kilometre trail to Thi-Lor-Su, as well as the waterfall itself, is almost free of garbage.However, within the same forest, along the 16 kilometers of rough road from the P
28、ha Luead checkpoint to the camping ground, the situation is completely different. Both sides of the road are littered with rubbish, from candy wrappers to Styrofoam food boxes to plastic water bottles.One contributing factor to the mess is that several tour operators use ordinary pick-up trucks to t
29、ransport their clients in and out of the forest. The ordinary trucks often get stuck and tourists are forced to walk the rest of the distancewhich can be several kilometers. And, as you would expect, there are more inconsiderate tourists than conscientious ones. Along the way, people eat and throw r
30、ubbish.One solution to this problem is to encourage tour operators to use proper vehicles. Either that or put off traveling into the forest until the road is really dry and passable.（分数：10.00）(1).How does the writer feel about the fact that people hate to see rubbish but still throw it carelessly?（分
31、数：2.00）A.Their behavior is ridiculous.B.Their behavior is immoral.C.Their behavior is foolish.D.Their behavior is illegal.(2).What is the writers comment on park rangers work?（分数：2.00）A.They are slack in their work.B.They should make more efforts.C.They are devoted to their work.D.They need to reorg
32、anize their work.(3).We can learn that, while visiting the Thi-Lor-Su waterfall, visitors_.（分数：2.00）A.are rewarded for taking garbage awayB.are forbidden to take packaged food and drinksC.are punished heavily if they throw garbage carelesslyD.are prevented from taking a vehicle even if they are tire
33、d(4).The contrast of the situations in the two sections of Thi-Lor-Su road to the waterfall implies that we should_.（分数：2.00）A.make rules and regulations for rubbish controlB.realize that environmental protection is an idealC.encourage environment-friendly packagingD.raise the environmental awarenes
34、s of tourists(5).As regards putting an end to peoples littering in the forest, the writer feels_.（分数：2.00）A.confusedB.doubtfulC.worriedD.hopeful三、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)BPaula:/B There is no safe cigarette and no safe level of consumption. Some smokers think that switching from stronger to milder c
35、igarettes makes smoking safer, but this isnt true. For smokers usually swallow the smoke deeper, or they often smoke the cigarettes to the shortest length. So even if you do make the switch but dont make these changes, the health benefits are very small when compared to the benefits of quitting.BJen
36、ny:/B Anyone who smokes is at a risk of being harmed physically. As you continue to smoke, your body learns to depend on cigarettes and you can smoke more and more. Just three cigarettes a day can spark potentially fatal heart disease, and women are particularly at risk. It is never too early for ci
37、garettes to cause damage; it can start with the first cigarette.BJoanne:/B There are many short-term health effects of smoking. A major consequence is decreased lung function. This often leads to shortness of breath, constant cough and tiring easily during exercise. Smoking also reduces the ability
38、to smell and taste and causes early ageing of skin. Often people dont realize that a smoking-related disease could be developing for years before it is detected. A “smokers cough“ or shortness of breath are early signs of problems which can be fatal.BJocelyn:/B For women, cigarette smoking increases
39、 the risk of a number of sex-specific health problems. Smoking women can experience irregular periods. Smokers that are on the pill have a greater risk or heart attack, stroke and other diseases. Whats more, stroke doesnt only affect elderly people. People in their 20s and 30s also die from strokes
40、caused by smoking.BAmanda:/B Many young women regard their smoking as short term, and dont believe they will develop the long-term health effects of smoking. Often theres a sense that you can just quit sometime in the future. However, your current smoking is doing you damaage, and it wont be easier
41、to quit at a later stage. The time to quit smoking is soomer rather than later. Smoking women in the family way can have difficulties during childbirth. INow match each of the students (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement. Note: there are two extra statements./I BStatements/B A. Smoking affects a
42、ll, though it is more damaging to women.B. Smoking is always damaging regardless of what cigarettes to be smoked.C. The longer you smoke, the more difficult you will give it up.D. Damage can be done as soon as you start smoking.E. Smoking will cause the early ageing of the women in the family way.F.
43、 People often overlook the early signs of the deadly problems resulting from smoking.G. Male smokers are more likely to develop smoking-related diseases than female smokers.（分数：5.00）(1).Paula（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Jenny（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Joanne（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Jocelyn（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Amanda（分数：1
44、.00）填空项 1:_四、BSection Writi(总题数：2，分数：30.00)1.You have read the following advertisement on the Morning Post, an English newspaper. BTEMPORARY HOTEL RECEPTIONIST/B Pleasant medium-sized hotel in the heart of Cambridge seeks young person with pleasant personality to assist in reception office. Previous
45、 experience an advantage but not essential. Knowledge of at least one foreign language required. Apply in writing to: BCollege Hotel, Kings Parade, Cambridge./B Write an application letter to the hotel manager. Your letter should include: 1) reasons for your application 2) a request for an interview
46、 You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Wang Lin“ instead. You do not need to write the address.（分数：15.00）_2.Look at the two pictures below and write an essay about 120 words, making reference to the following points: 1) a description of t
47、he pictures 2) what we can learn from the pi （分数：15.00）_公共英语三级真题 2008 年 03 月(无听力)答案解析(总分：85.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数：1，分数：20.00)It has always been a problem to decide whether “popular music“ is music which represents the people or is simply music that the people like. The same problem ofU (26) /Uexists with jazz. So many differentU (27) /Uof music have been called jazz at one time or another that it is hard to say whatU (28) /Uit is. Jazz has always been considered tobe black musicU (29) /Uwhen I firstU (30)
