1、公共英语五级-79 及答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数：1，分数：10.00)BPart A/BI You will hear a description of buying and selling a new fax machine. As you listen, answer Questions I to 10 by circling True or False. You will hear the conversation ONLY ONCE.You now have I minute to read Questions 1 t
2、o 10./I（分数：10.00）(1).The salesman is demonstrating the new fax machine to a customer.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(2).The customer wants to buy some fax machines for use only in the companys branch offices.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(3).The customer hasnt decided how many fax machines she is going to buy.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错
3、误(4).At first the customer wants a discount of 20 percent.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(5).At first the salesman agrees to give the customer a discount of 12 percent.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(6).In order to be able to give the customer 15 percent discount, the salesman says he must see his company manager.（分数：1.00）A.正确
4、B.错误(7).It is impossible for the customer to get a further discount.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(8).The salesman is prepared to extend the warranty period by one year.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(9).The fax machine company will promise to carry out repairs free of charge after one year if the customer loses business beca
5、use of faulty machines.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(10).Once he receives a definite order with a deposit, the salesman says that he can deliver the machines in eight days.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误二、BPart B/B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)I Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following talk on proverbs in some cultures. You now have
6、15 seconds to read Questions 11 to 13./I（分数：3.00）(1).What are the two speakers discussing?（分数：1.00）A.How proverbs are created.B.Why people dont use proverbs how.C.How proverbs are handed down.D.Why there are more proverbs in some cultures.(2).Why do the Americans have fewer proverbs now?（分数：1.00）A.T
7、hey dont have a rich culture.B.They find proverbs too simple to explain things now.C.They dont like using proverbs.D.They think it unimportant to keep proverbs.(3).Who has a more developed culture according to the speaker?（分数：1.00）A.Mayans.B.Arabians.C.North American Indians.D.British.I Questions 14
8、 to 16 are based on a passage about supermarkets. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14 to 16./I（分数：3.00）(1).Why do people always spend more money than planned in supermarkets?（分数：1.00）A.The goods are really cheap there.B.Supermarkets are attracting them by all means.C.There is something wron
9、g with them.D.They have no choices but to spend more.(2).What is considered a good supermarket environment?（分数：1.00）A.One in which you feel relaxed and comfortable.B.One that is clean and quiet.C.One in which there is background music.D.One in which there wide aisle.(3).What is the function of backg
10、round music?（分数：1.00）A.To cover up the unpleasant noise.B.To put people at ease.C.To keep people moving.D.A,B and C.I Questions 17 to 20 are based on the following talk about good manner. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17 to 20./I（分数：4.00）(1).Which of the following is the acceptable table
11、 manner in Britain?（分数：1.00）A.You lift your soup bowl to your mouth.B.You make noise when drinking soup.C.You shouldnt raise your elbows to your shoulders.D.You shouldnt put your hands on the table.(2).Which is considered as a good manner in Mexico?（分数：1.00）A.To put your hands on the table during th
12、e meal.B.To make noise in eating any kind of food.C.To eat your meal quickly and clearly.D.To put your elbows away from the table.(3).In Arab countries, what is considered very impolite?（分数：1.00）A.Eating with left hand.B.Eating with a fork.C.Drinking soup noisily.D.Talking while eating,(4).Whats the
13、 main idea of the passage?（分数：1.00）A.An introduction of British table manners.B.Table manners and enjoyment.C.Different countries have different table manners.D.The importance and details of table manners.三、BPart C/B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)(1).According to the FBI, how many robberies were solved by the poli
14、ce last year in terms of percentage?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).What is the percentage of burglaries reported to the police?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).How long have solution rates for these four crimes remained virtually unchanged?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Why are robberies solved more often than burglaries, larcenies o
15、r auto thefts?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Why cannot the police convict most burglars?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(6).Whats the best way to increase the closure rate?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(7).Whats the average auto theft loss in 19977（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(8).Whom will teenagers kill?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(9).How is the nature of murder
16、 now?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(10).In summary, what did the speaker talk about?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、BSection Use o(总题数：20，分数：20.00)填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_五、BSection Readi(总题数：5，分数：5.00)21.It can
17、be inferred that biological orthodoxy favors（分数：1.00）A.no change.B.gradual change.C.great change.D.destruction.22.The campaign staged by both BMW and Renault are to promote（分数：1.00）A.cars produced with brand-new technologies.B.cars modeled on DNA technology.C.cars which are improvements on the old o
18、nes.D.cars which have been face-lifted but otherwise remain little changed.23.According to the author, the success of the campaigns may depend on（分数：1.00）A.public perceptions of DNA.B.the explicitness with which DNA is incorporated into the campaigns.C.advances in genetic research.D.the affordabilit
19、y on the part of customers.24.BMWs campaign has mistakenly conveyed the idea of（分数：1.00）A.revolution.B.extinction.C.poverty.D.stagnation.25.The difference between BMWs campaign and Renaults campaign is that（分数：1.00）A.BMWs campaign employs the metaphor of DNA while Renaults doesnt.B.BMWs campaign emp
20、hasizes technological revolution while Renaults emphasizes technological evolution.C.BMWs campaign conveys improvement more explicitly than Renaults.D.BMWs campaign is a lot more expensive than Renaults.六、BTEXT 2/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)26.The authors purpose in the passage is to_.（分数：1.00）A.discuss the vir
21、tue of the Japanese peopleB.compare the two souls of peopleC.describe the process of acquiring self-disciplineD.reflect the moral feeling and standards of the Japanese people27.The author mentioned all of the following EXCEPT_.（分数：1.00）A.the Japanese attitude toward their childrenB.the virtue of the
22、 Japanese peopleC.the purpose of the teaching of self-disciplineD.the obligation of the American people28.According to the passage, people in Japan believe that a child is born_.（分数：1.00）A.with two souls which are fighting with each otherB.basically goodC.evilD.sinful29.Based on the information in t
23、he passage, what does the Japanese emphasize in the teaching of self-discipline?（分数：1.00）A.One s duty.B.One s honour.C.One s permission.D.The two souls.30.Which of the following about the Japanese aim of existence can be inferred from the passage?（分数：1.00）A.To live a happy life.B.To have a satisfact
24、ory job.C.To get promoted in work.D.To fulfill ones duty.七、BTEXT 3/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)31.It can be inferred that the author would most likely agree with which of the following statements regarding people who lived before the advent of scientific psychology?（分数：1.00）A.Their understanding of human relati
25、ons was quite limited.B.They were uninterested in acquiring knowledge of the physical world.C.They misunderstood others more frequently than do people today.D.Their intuitions about human relations were reasonably sophisticated.32.According to the passage, an understanding of the self can be_.（分数：1.
26、00）A.highly biased due to unconscious factorsB.profound even when vaguely conceivedC.improved by specialized trainingD.irrelevant for understanding human relations33.The author implies that attempts to treat human relations scientifically have thus far been relatively_.（分数：1.00）A.unilluminatingB.par
27、adoxicalC.pessimisticD.encouraging34.According to the passage, it has been suggested that the science of human relations was slow to develop because_.（分数：1.00）A.intuitive knowledge of human relations is derived from philosophyB.early scientists were more interested in the physical worldC.scientific
28、studies of human relations appear to investigate the obviousD.the scientific method is difficult to apply to the study of human relations35.It can be inferred that the author assumes that commonsense knowledge of human relations is_.（分数：1.00）A.equally well developed among all adults within a given s
29、ociety.B.considerably more accurate in some societies than in others.C.biased insofar as it is based on myths and folktales.D.usually sufficiently accurate to facilitate interactions with others.八、BPart B/B(总题数：5，分数：10.00)填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_九、BPart C/B(总题数：10，分数：10.00)41.tells us tha
30、t the government will give support to employers, who offer part-time jobs?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_42.states that employers can benefit from having two people performing the same job?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_43.provides means for older people to ease into retirement?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_44.implies that work-sharing scheme
31、s have so far been unsatisfactory?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_45.shows that the author approves the Governments plan?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_46.indicates that a 63-year-old man might find job-sharing against his interest?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_47.states that job-sharing can offer the chance of interesting work to people who c
32、an only work part-time?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_48.says that many organizations are doubting the motives of the government in advocating job sharing?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_49.implies that increased payment for less work would destroy the scheme?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_50.states that a rise in output does not reduce unemplo
33、yment?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十、BSection Writi(总题数：1，分数：25.00)51.A magazine holds a special discussion on divorce. Write an article to the magazine to state your own point of view on divorce and try to illustrate some reasons for those who are for or against divorce. You should write no less than 250 words.
34、 Write your article on ANSWER SHEET 2.（分数：25.00）_公共英语五级-79 答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数：1，分数：10.00)BPart A/BI You will hear a description of buying and selling a new fax machine. As you listen, answer Questions I to 10 by circling True or False. You will hear the conversation ONLY
35、ONCE.You now have I minute to read Questions 1 to 10./I（分数：10.00）(1).The salesman is demonstrating the new fax machine to a customer.（分数：1.00）A.正确 B.错误解析：听力原文1-10 (W stands for the potential customer; M stands for the salesman. ) W: Thank you very much for the demonstration of the new fax machine wh
36、ich youre marketing. I can tell you now that were very interested in purchasing a quantity for our branch offices as well as for our headquarters. This will involve about 40 machines in all provided that we can reach a suitable agreement with you. M: Im very happy to hear that. Im sure youll find th
37、e machines very reliable indeed. W: Can you give me again the minimum price per machine bearing in mind that were talking about as many as 40 machines? M: Well, our normal wholesale price including delivery works out at RMB 9, 000 per machine. But we can let you have a 12 percent discount for any or
38、der of over 20 machines. W: Actually, we were hoping for a discount of up to 20 percent. M: Oh dear Im afraid that isnt going to be possible. Id be in trouble with my company manager if I agreed tO such a large discount. 12 percent is our usual discount on bulk or ders. Ill tell you what Ill do. I w
39、ill see my supervisor and try my best to get a further 3 percent for you. Thatll give you a total of 15 percent discount. W: Is there any further discount for early settlement? M: Oh dear. Our chief accountant wont be very happy. But we can sometimes make a reduction of 2 percent if the bill is sett
40、led in full within ten days. W: At the other extreme, would a 6-month credit period be acceptable to you? M: Im afraid not. If we do give you a 15 percent discount, itll use up almost all of our profit, and well require payment within one month. I just cant do anything about extending that-its simpl
41、y not going to be possible for us. W: I understand, but what about warranty? Whats the period of warranty on these machines? M: Its 6 months, but I can make an exception in your case and give you a one-year warranty period. W: So thats free repairs if any machines develop a fault within a one-year p
42、eriod. But what happens if any of the machines break down after a year? M: Well, we have a special scheme: its RMB 2, 000 or so for a years cover. And we guarantee to carry out any repairs on site within 24 hours - provided that the machines are used in offices within the city. If you phone us befor
43、e ten oclock in the morning, we usually come out to your office or factory the same day. Outside the city it will obviously take longer. Occasionally, we may even ask you to send the faulty machine to our nearest factory. W: I understand. Now what about delivery time? M: Usually two weeks from recei
44、pt of your order- three weeks at the most. W: Can you deliver within one week? Its all very urgent in our particular case. We run the risk of losing business until we have the machines. M: Well, if you decide now and let me have a firm order with a 10 percent deposit, I think we can promise to get t
45、he machines to you by one week tomorrow- thatll be eight days. Well give your order top priority- and you can have 17 percent discount provided we receive the full amount in ten days from now.(2).The customer wants to buy some fax machines for use only in the companys branch offices.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错
46、误 解析：(3).The customer hasnt decided how many fax machines she is going to buy.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误 解析：(4).At first the customer wants a discount of 20 percent.（分数：1.00）A.正确 B.错误解析：(5).At first the salesman agrees to give the customer a discount of 12 percent.（分数：1.00）A.正确 B.错误解析：(6).In order to be able to give the customer 15 percent discount, the salesman says he must see his company manager.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.
