公共英语三级考试试题及答案

【题目】 A Welcome Gift
Dario and his mother loved their new apartment. The living room was large enough for their piano. That night, the two of them 36 side by side at the piano. They played jazz music to celebrate their new home. The loud 37 filled the room and made them feel very happy.
The next morning, 38 , their happiness disappeared. Someone had left a 39 under their door during the night. One of their neighbor had written to complain(抱怨) about the sound of the piano. Dario’s mother asked the building superintendent(管理员) if he knew anything about it. But he said that they were
all 40 people and he couldn’t imagine any of them had done that. Later that morning, Dario suggested that they write a letter to their 41 and apologize for their playing.
“Maybe we could go and 42 everyone in person.”his mother said.
“What if we invited them to come here for a 43 instead? Dario asked.
They both loved the 44 . Over the next few days, they sent out invitations and prepared desserts 45 their guests. They decorated the apartment with streamers(彩带) and party lights.
Finally, the day of the party 46 . Some guests brought presents. Others brought flowers. Some even brought desserts to 47 . One woman, Mrs. Gilbert, 48 Dario’s mother with a book of piano music by Chopin.
“I heard you playing the other night,”she said. “The sounds woke me out of bed. I 49 that you might play like this every night. So I wrote a short note. I hope you don’t think I disliked the playing.”
Dario’s mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert. “I think maybe we 50 you an apology.”she said. “I didn’t 51 how late it was when we were playing. Maybe we should play some quieter music at night.
“You play, you play!”Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.”She pointed to the book she had given them. “These songs are not such 52 music.”
“These songs are beautiful music.”Dario’s mother said. “We will be 53 to play them in the evening.”
“And we won’t play so loud or late!”Dario said. He was already looking forward to 54 the new music. More than that, however, he was happy to see the big smile on his mother’s face. It gave him a feeling
of 55 and made him feel that they were home at last.
36. A. sat B. stood C. lay D. walked
37. A. voice B. ring C. music D. cry
38. A. therefore B. however C. otherwise D. instead
39. A. note B. poster C. bill D.report
40. A. proud B. rich C. lucky D. nice
41. A. neighbors B. friends C. relatives D. audience
42. A. blame B. instruct C. question D. visit
43. A. party B. concert C. show D. play
44. A. experience B. idea C. performance D. action
49. D 考查动词辨析。

A. promise承诺;B. admit许可进入;C. agree同意;D. serve服务。

根据题意，Mrs.Gilbert 之所以留了一张抱怨小纸条是担心每天晚上都会这么吵，故选D。

50. D 考查动词辨析。

A. give给;B. send发送;C. offer提供;D. owe感激，欠……债。

这个空可以看作是固定搭配，owe sb. an apology 应该向某人道歉。

故选D。

51. A 考查动词辨析。

A. realize意识到;B. remember记起;C. understand 理解，懂的;D. accept 接受。

Dario 的妈妈道歉说：我也没意识到当时那么晚了我们还在弹钢琴。

应该选择“意识到”这个动词，故选A。

52. D 考查形容词辨析。

A. sweet甜的;B. strange奇怪的，陌生的;C. funny滑稽的;D. loud 声音大的，吵闹的。

根据上一句：I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.说明Mrs. Gilbert 不喜欢那么吵的音乐，因此她送了Dario的妈妈一本比较安静的音乐书，也就是不那么吵的音乐(not such loud music)。

故选D。

53. C 考查形容词辨析。

A. brave勇敢的;B. sorry抱歉的;C. happy快乐的;D. afraid害怕的。

通过上文：These songs are beautiful music, 说明Dario的妈妈很喜欢这些音乐，所以we will be happy to play them。

故选C。

54. B 考查动词辨析。

A. change变化;B. practice 练习，实践;C. record记录;D. write写作。

根据题意，应该是练习音乐，故选B。

55. C 考查名词辨析。

A. quality品质;B. freedom自由;C. warmth温暖;
D. sympathy同情心;看本句话后半部分：and made him feel that they were home at last. 如在家中一样，那就应该感受到了温暖，故选C。

【考点定位】故事类阅读
Students of United States history, seeking to identify the circumstances that encouraged the emergence of feminist movements, have thoroughly investigated the mid-nineteenth-century American economic and social condition that affected the status of women. These historians, however, have analyzed less fully the development of specifically feminist ideas and activities during the same period. Furthermore, the ideological origins of feminism in the United State have been obscured because, even when historians did take into account those feminist ideas and activities occurring within the United States, they failed to recognize that feminism was then a truly international movement actually centered in Europe. American feminist activists who have been described as “solitary”and “individual theorists”were in reality connected to a movement —utopian socialism —which was already popularizing feminist ideas in Europe during the two decades that culminated in the first women’s rights conference held at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848. Thus, a complete understanding of the origins and development of nineteenth-century feminism in the United States requires that the geographical focus be widened to include Europe and that the detailed study already made of social conditions be expanded to include the ideological development of feminism.
The earliest and most popular of the utopian socialists were the Saint-Simonians. The specifically feminist part of Saint-Simonianism has, however, been less studied than the group’s contribution to early socialism. This is regrettable on two counts. By 1832 feminism was the central concern of Saint-Simonianism and entirely absorbed its adherents’energy; hence, by ignoring its feminism, European historians have
misunderstood Saint-Simonianism. Moreover, since many feminist ideas can be traced to saint-simonianism European historians’appreciation of later feminism in France and the United States remained limited.
Saint-Simon’s followers, many of whom were women, based their feminism on an interpretation of his project to reorganize the globe by replacing brute force with the rule of spiritual powers. The new world order would be ruled together by a male, to represent reflection, and a female, to represent sentiment. This complementarity reflects the fact that, while the Saint-Simonians did not reject the belief that there were innate differences between men and women, they nevertheless foresaw an equally important social and political role for both sexes in their utopia.
Only a few Saint-Simonians opposed a definition of sexual equality based on gender distinction. This minority believe that individuals of both sexes were born similar in capacity and character, and they ascribed male-female differences to socialization and education. The envisioned result of both currents of thought, however, was that women would enter public life in the new age and that sexual equality would reward men as well as women with an improved way of life.
1. It can be inferred that the author consider those historians who describe early feminists in the United States as “solitary”to be
[A] insufficiently familiar with the international origins of nineteenth-century American feminist thought.
[B] overly concerned with the regional diversity of feminist ideas in the period before 1848.
[C] not focused narrowly enough in their geographical scope.
[D] insufficiently aware of the ideological consequences of the Seneca Falls conference.
2. The author’s attitude toward European historians who have studied the Saint-Simonians is primarily one of
[A] approval of the specific focus of their research.
[B] disapproval of their lack of attention to the issue that absorbed most of the Saint-Simonians’energy after 1832.
[C] approval of their general focus on social conditions.
[D] disapproval of their lack of attention to links between the Saint-Simonians and their American counterparts.
3. The author mentions all of the following as characteristic of the Saint-Simonians EXCEPT
[A] The group included many women among its members.
[B] The group believed in a world that would be characterized by sexual equality.
[C] The group was among the earliest European socialist groups.
[D] Most members believed that women and men were inherently similar in ability and character.
4. It can be inferred from the text that the Saint-Simonians envisioned a utopian society having which of the following characteristics?
[A] It would be worldwide.
[B] It would emphasize dogmatic religious principles.
[C] It would most influence the United States.
[D] It would have armies composed of women rather than of men.
5. According to the text, which of the following would be the most accurate description of the society envisioned by most Saint-Simonians?
[A] A society in which women were highly regarded for their extensive education.
[B] A society in which the two genders played complementary roles and had equal status.
[C] A society in which women did not enter public life.
[D] A social order in which a body of men and women would rule together on the basis of their spiritual power.
1. 【答案】A
2. 【答案】B
3. 【答案】D
4. 【答案】A
5. 【答案】B
Relationship Banking
one of the more dissembles trends in the financial-service industry in recent times has been the adoption of programs designed to encourage more personalized relationships between an institution’s employees and its clients, particularly those who are major depositors. The expression most commonly used to describe the type of program is “relationship banking.”A good definition is provided in the 1985 book Marketing Financial Services:
In relationship banking the emphasis is on establishing a long-term, multiple-service relationship; on satisfying the totality of the client’s financial need; on minimizing the need or desire of clients to splinter their financial business among various institutions.
Implicit within any definition of relationship banking is recognition that the financial-service requirements of one individual or relationship group. A successful relationship-banking program is, therefore, independent individual in a large part on the development of a series of financial-service “package,”each designed to meet the needs of identifiably homogeneous groups.
Another dimension of relationship banking is the development of highly personalized relationships between employee and client. In most financial institutions today the client is serviced by any employee who happens to be free at the time, regardless of the nature of the transaction. personalized relationships are therefore difficult to establish. In a full relationship-banking program, however, the client knows there is one individual within the institution who has intimate knowledge of the client’s requirements and preferences
regarding complex transactions. over time, the client develops a high level of confidence in this employee. In short, a personalized relationship evolves between client and employee.
1. With what subject is the passage mainly concerned?
A. the decline of the financial-service industry
B. variety within financial services
C. a way making more personal
D. increasing everyday banking transaction
2. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about relationship banking programs?
A. they have recently been discontinued
B. they are already being used
C. they will shortly used
D. they will be used in the distant future
3. What is the meaning of the word “institutions”in the first paragraph?
A. banks
B. schools
C. hospitals
D. police stations
4. According to the definition of relationship banking quoted in the passage, one of the main aims of this type of banking is to encourage clients to ___.
A. consult with each other concerning their finances
B. keep all their business with a single bank
C. recognize their own banking
D. keep their financial requirement to a minimum
5. According to the passage, what is a necessary first step in instituting relationship banking?
A. resigning bank buildings.
B. hiring congenial staff who make clients welcome.
C. recognizing the needs of groups and individuals.
D. teaching bank employees to be more confident.
参考答案：
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. C
The majority of successful senior managers do not closely follow the classical rational model of first clarifying goals, assessing the problem, formulating options, estimating likelihoods of success, making a decision, and only then taking action to implement the decision. Rather, in their day-by-day tactical maneuvers, these senior executives rely on what is vaguely termed “intuition”to manage a network of interrelated problems that require them to deal with ambiguity, inconsistency, novelty, and surprise; and to integrate action into the process of thinking.
Generations of writers on management have recognized that some practicing managers rely heavily on intuition. In general, however, such writers display a poor grasp of what intuition is. Some see it as the opposite of rationality; others view it as an excuse for capriciousness.
Isenberg’s recent research on the cognitive processes of senior managers reveals that managers’intuition is neither of these. Rather, senior managers use intuition in at least five distinct ways. First, they intuitively sense when a problem exists. Second, managers rely on intuition to perform well-learned behavior patterns rapidly. This intuition is not arbitrary or irrational, but is based on years of painstaking practice and hands-on experience that build skills. A third function of intuition is to synthesize isolated bits of data and practice into an integrated picture, often in an “Aha!”experience. Fourth, some managers use intuition as a check on the results of more rational analysis. Most senior executives are familiar with the formal decision analysis models and tools, and those who use such systematic methods for reaching decisions are occasionally leery of solutions suggested by these methods which run counter to their sense of the correct course of action. Finally, managers can use intuition to bypass in-depth analysis and move rapidly to engender a plausible solution. Used in this way, intuition is an almost instantaneous cognitive process in which a manager recognizes familiar patterns.
One of the implications of the intuitive style of executive management is that “thinking”is inseparable from acting. Since managers often “know”what is right before they can analyze and explain it, they frequently act first and explain later. Analysis is inextricably tied to action in thinking/acting cycles, in which managers develop thoughts about their companies and organizations not by analyzing a problematic situation and then acting, but by acting and analyzing in close concert.
Given the great uncertainty of many of the management issues that they face, senior managers often instigate a course of action simply to learn more about an issue. They then use the results of the action to develop a more complete understanding of the issue. One implication of thinking/acting cycles is that action is often part of defining the problem, not just of implementing the solution.
1. According to the text, senior managers use intuition in all of the following ways EXCEPT to
[A] speed up of the creation of a solution to a problem.
[B] identify a problem.
[C] bring together disparate facts.
[D] stipulate clear goals.
2. The text suggests which of the following about the “writers on management”mentioned in line 1, paragraph 2?
[A] They have criticized managers for not following the classical rational model of decision analysis.
[B] They have not based their analyses on a sufficiently large sample of actual managers.
[C] They have relied in drawing their conclusions on what managers say rather than on what managers do.
[D] They have misunderstood how managers use intuition in making business decisions.
3. It can be inferred from the text that which of the following would most probably be one major difference in behavior between Manager X, who uses intuition to reach decisions, and Manager Y, who uses only formal decision analysis?
[A] Manager X analyzes first and then acts; Manager Y does not.
[B] Manager X checks possible solutions to a problem by systematic analysis; Manager Y does not.
[C] Manager X takes action in order to arrive at the solution to a problem; Manager Y does not.
[D] Manager Y draws on years of hands-on experience in creating a solution to a problem; Manager X does not.
4. The text provides support for which of the following statements?
[A] Managers who rely on intuition are more successful than those who rely on formal decision analysis.
[B] Managers cannot justify their intuitive decisions.
[C] Managers’intuition works contrary to their rational and analytical skills.
[D] Intuition enables managers to employ their practical experience more efficiently.
5. Which of the following best describes the organization of the first paragraph of the text?
[A] An assertion is made and a specific supporting example is given.
[B] A conventional model is dismissed and an alternative introduced.
[C] The results of recent research are introduced and summarized.
[D] Two opposing points of view are presented and evaluated.
1. 【答案】D
【考点解析】这是一道归纳推导题。

本题题干中的“senior managers”暗示本题的答案信息在第三段，因为第三段首句包含题干中的“senior managers”。

通过仔细阅读和理解本段中所谈到的五点，我们可推导出本题的正确选项是选项D。

本题选项A、B、C所涉及的内容分别在本段的第五点、第一点和第三点提到。

考生在解题时一定要学会认真归纳和总结原文所表达的每一层含义。

2. 【答案】D
【考点解析】这是一道句间关系题。

题干已将本题的答案信息圈定在第二段。

本段中的第二句是本题答案信息的最主要来源，通过阅读和理解此句，我们可推导出本题的正确选项是D。

考生在解题时一定要适当理解上下句之间的关系。

3. 【答案】C
【考点解析】本题是一道审题定位题。

题干中的“who uses intuition to reach decisions”暗示本题的答案信息在第四段，因为第四段首句含有和题干中“who uses intuition to reach decisions”大致相同的“the intuitive style of executive management”。

通过仔细阅读和理解第四段的每一句话，我们可发现第四段的第一句话都在强调“act”
(行动)，可见本题的正确选项应该是强调行动的选项C。

本题的答案信息来源是第四段的第二句话。

考生在解题时一定要首先准确地审题定位，然后要善于归纳和理解原文中的中心主旨信息。

4. 【答案】D
【考点解析】本题是一道审题定位题。

题干中并没有明确指出本题答案信息在原文的准确位置。

在这种情况下，考生往往迷失解题思路。

在考生迷失解题思路时一定要牢记全文中心主旨，并且抓住各段的核心句。

本文的中心主旨句在第一段的尾句。

如果考生能够抓住第一段的尾句，并结合第三段的第四、五句，就可以推导出本题的正确选项应该是D。

考生在解题时，尤其是在迷失解题思路时，一定要首先抓全文的中心主旨句，同时还要抓一些明确表示启承转合关系的句子结构。

5. 【答案】B
【考点解析】本题是一道段落结构题。

第一句话中的“do not”和第二句句首的“rather”是破解本题的关键。

抓住这两个关键就可以推导出本题的正确选项应该是B。

考生在解题时一定要注意表示否定的词语以及表示启承转合的词语，更要注意句子之间的相互关系。

oceans Claim our Attention
We’ve already pushed the world oceans close to -and in some cases, past-their natural limits, according to a recently released report on the state of our oceans by the World Watch Institute.
The increasing number of citizen groups, business and governments taking an active interest in slowing down the destruction and pollution of the ocean is encouraging, says senior researcher and author Anne platt Mcginn, citing a host of efforts already under way: 1. Unilever, which controls 20 percent of the whitefish market in Europe and US, has agreed to buy only fish caught and produced in an environmentally sustainable manner. 2. Volunteers in the philippines, Thailand, India, and Ecuador are replanting mangrove areas to repair earlier damage from shrimp farming. 3. In northern Sulawesia, citizens have cleared coral reefs of harmful invasive species. 4. The United States and Canada have each banned oil drilling on large portions of their continental shelves.
0n the downside, Safeguarding the Health of oceans says that seven out of ten commercial fish species are fully or overexploited and even worse, many of their spawning grounds have been cleared to make room for shrimp ponds, golf courses and beach resorts. Habitat degradation, resulting from development, agricultural run off, sewage pollution and destructive fishing practices has led to a tripling in the number of poisonous algal species identified by scientists, increasing fish kills, beach closures, and economic losses.
The impact on the economy is significant. people obtain an average of 16 percent of their animal protein from fish, and people in developing countries are extremely dependent on reef fisheries for both food and income. Tourism accounts for a large piece of coastlines and medicines are being found in reef ecosystems every day. Even toothpaste and ice cream depend on the gel-forming properties of brown algae.
The problems facing the oceans are legion: the marine conversation community is fragmented, bans on destructive activities are routinely ignored, too many regulatory organizations have a development-first
mindset and enforcement and oversight are ineffective, if not altogether lacking. oceans need to be protected locally, nationally, and internationally, according to McGinn. Right now, the United Nations General Assembly spends just one day a year covering issues that affect more than half of the planet. The report suggests that a tax of one tenth of one percent on industrial and recreational ocean activities would generate $500 million a year, more than five times and the annual budgets the International Maritime organization and the Fisheries Department of the UN Food and Agriculture organization.
However, the most productive areas of the ocean are under national jurisdiction and 80 percent of oceanic pollution originates on land. This means that addressing global marine issues requires strong national and local policies. problems remain far from resolved.
1. The word sustainable in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. maintainable
B. reasonable
C. understandable
D. respectable
2. What’s the probable relationship between mangrove growing and shrimp farming in the philippines?
A. The growth of mangroves kept shrimps from reproducing.
B. Large areas of mangroves were damaged because of shrimp farming.
C. Mangroves helped shrimps grow fast.
D. Shrimp farming gave rise to rapid growth of mangroves.
3. Which of the following statements is not the result of destructive fishing practices?
A. Seventy-percent commercial fish species are over exploited.
B. Many of fishes’spawning grounds have been destroyed.
C. Economic losses are on the increase.
D. Each country has already taken measures to destructive activities.
4. What will happen if an organization takes a development-first attitude in environmental context?
A. It will take strong measures to prevent oceans from being further polluted.
B. It is going to exploit the oceanic resources first regardless of environmental protection.
C. It will not ignore bans on destructive activities.
D. It will not place development above other factors.
5. We can infer form the passage that .
A. problems at the international level continue to be difficult to resolve.
B. all countries are going to impose taxes on fishers and tourists.
C. the UN General Assembly has made strong policies with regard to oceanic protection.
D. the problems facing the oceans have already aroused sufficient attention.
参考答案：
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. B
5. A
Writing
An article in a newspaper once said: "As China strives to develop its western area, some effective measures should be taken to improve forestry in the region." Write an essay of about 120 words, stating what effective measures should be adopted to improve forestry in the western area.
「参考范文」
Over the past 10 years, China has made much headway in its afforestation and soil conservation. For instance, the national forest acreage has increased by 13.7 million hectares since the fourth national survey on forest resources in 1990. Despite these great achievements, some serious problems still remain to be solved such as how to improve forestry in the western area in the course of its economic development.
Forestry build-up in the west is a long-term task. In order to have this goal materialized, I think some concrete and effective measures should be taken immediately. For example, to protect the natural environment of the west, some previously cultivated areas should be returned to forest and grassland. In the course of improving forestry, some strict laws should made and their enforcement must be guaranteed. Those who violate forest protection laws must be severely punished. Only by taking these effective measures can forestry in the western area be improved.。