2015年9月公共英语三级考题试卷及答案
公共英语三级历年考试真题及答案(听力理解)
公共英语三级历年考试真题及答案（听力理解）2017 下半年全国英语等级考试时间为9 月10-11 日举行，其中周六上午举办全国英语等级考试笔试科目，当天下午及次日举办口语考试，请考生参照准考证上面的考试时间，合理安排好考试作息时间。
公共英语三级的听力题型是：第三级的题型为对话和短文理解，共25 个题，形式为四选一，所占分数权重为30。
SECTION I Listening Comprehension Part A1、听音频：回答1-10 题。
Directions:This section is designed to test your ability to understand spokenEnglish. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answerthe questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section, PartA and Part B.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put downyour answers in your test book-let. At the end of the listening comprehensionsection, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your testbooklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand now as you willnot be allowed to speak once the test has started.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part ADirections:You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is onequestion and four possible an-swers. Choose the correct answer- A, B, C orD, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue only once.What will the woman do tomorrow?A.Hold a party.B.See Mr. Smith.C.Work overtime.D.Attend a wedding.2、Who is Mr. Johnson according to the speakers?A.Their former colleague.B.Their former neighbor.C.Their former teacher.D.Their former client.3、What are the speakers talking about?A.A job interview.B.A reporter' s work.C.How to impress people.D.How to handle an interview.4、How many flights to Sydney will there be next Tuesday afternoon?A.One.B.Two.C.Four.D.Five.5、What did the man' s teacher tell him to do?A.Polish his essay.B.Hand in his essay.C.Rewrite his essay.D.Write a shorter essay.6、What can we learn about the woman' s son?A.He often talks with his mother.B.He often drives in a careless way.C.He is willing to listen to his mother.D.He is worried about his driving skills.7、What do we know about Jack?A.He is a company manager.B.He makes emergency calls.C.He records emergency calls.D.He is a company technician.8、What can we learn from this conversation?A.The woman is paying the bill.B.Bill' s phone number is 510-1520-20.C.The man pays 20 dollars to the woman.D.The woman has a 20-dollar bill changed.9、What does the woman mean?A.The dentist' s is at a convenient place.B.The dentist's is close to Times Square.C.It was comfortable to sit at the dentist' s.D.It was not so terrible a visit to the dentist' s.10、What do we know about the woman?A.She is going to deliver a lecture.B.She spent a year in the rain forest.C.She is looking forward to the lecture.D.She will finish her report this weekend. SECTION I Listening Comprehension Part B11、What do we know about the woman's family?A.They kept a lot of birds.B.They lived in a big house.C.They owned a small farm.D.They suffered from poverty.12、What did the woman' s mother impress her with?A.Her love.B.Her success.C.Her ambition.D.Her knowledge.13、What did the woman' s mother wish her to do?A.Go to college.B.Become a writer.C.Have a better life.D.Support her family.14、Whom is the man probably complaining to?A.A receptionist.B.A travel agent.C.A coach driver,D.A hotel staff member.15、Why did the man wait in the heat for two hours?A.The coach had to be replaced.B.The coach driver felt sick.C.The hotel rooms were full.D.The hotel had to be cleaned.16、What did the man mention in his complaint?A.Impolite hotel cleaners.B.Dark light and dirty rooms.C.Rude people living downstairs.D.Disturbing noise and poor food.17、How did the man feel about the woman' s apology?A.Amusing.B.Annoying.C.Desirable.D.Reasonable.18、What did the NWHA survey aim to explore?A.The incidences of obesity.B.Popular views on obesity.C.Ways to fight obesity.D.The causes of obesity.19、How many people in the world are rated as being overweight?A.16 million.B.18 million.C.1.6 billion.D.1.8 billion.20、In which country do people feel the most pressure to be thin?A.Brazil.B.India.C.France.D.America.21、Who are most likely to blame their parents for obesity?A.The French.B.The Swiss.C.Germans.D.Russians.22、What do trendspotters do?A.Take pictures of youth culture.B.Write reports on youth culture.C.Sell products to young people.D.Create websites for young people.23、What does Look-Look concentrate on?A.Recruiting trendspotters for its clients.B.Providing advice to young trendspotters.anizing sales networks for its clients.D.Dealing in information about youth trends.24、Why do some companies use Look-Look' s images on their websites?A.To promote visits to Look-Look.B.To attract young people to their new products.C.To learn about what makes young people buy.D.To encourage young people to be photographed.25、Why is it difficult for trendspotters to catch original styles?A.Many young people like to show off.B.Many young people stick to the rules.C.Many young people try to copy trends.D.Many young people refuse to take pictures.参考答案及精析第一部分听力理解【答案】1.A2.B3.A4.B5.C6.B7.D8.D9.D 10.C 11.D 12.A 13.C 14.B 15.A 16.D 17.B 18.B 19.C 20.A 21.D 22.A 23.D 24.B 25.C【听力部分录音材料】Part A1. W: Oh, I'm sorry, Mr.Smith.M: What's up, Mary?W: I' m afraid I can' t work overtime tomorrow.John and I are holding a party for the 5th anni-versary of our wedding.M: That' s all right. Enjoy yourselves.2. W: Guess who I met at the grocery store this morn-ing?M: Well, I can' t imagine.W: Do you remember Mr. Johnson? He used to live in the building next to ours.M: Oh, yes, now I remember.He had dark hair and wore glasses.3. M: I' ve just been interviewed for a reporter' s job on the evening paper.W: What' s your overall feeling about how it went?M: Well, I think I made a good impression.It seems that they were interested in me because I' ve worked as a reporter before.4. W: Northwest Airways, good morning.Can I help you?M: Yes, do you have any flights to Sydney next Tuesday afternoon?W: Yes, there is a flight at 6:45 and one at 18:00.M: That' s fine. Could you tell me how much return flight costs?W: That would be 418 dollars.5. W: You look tired, John. What have you been doing?M: My teacher wasn' t happy with my mid-term es-say. She told me to do it all over again.W: At least, she gave you a second chance.M: Yeah, I have to admit that.6. W: I' m worried about my son at driving, but he won't listen to me.M: Well, teenagers always think they won' t get hurt, but the fact is just the opposite.W: What should I do?M: Keep talking with him and lead by an example.Parents always matter.7. W: Where is Jack? His manager is trying to catch him several times but has always just missed him.M: That' s because he is being in and out all day.W: What' s been going on?M: It has been many emergency calls and he is the ordy technician available to go out and deal with them.8. W: Can you change the bill for me please?M: Sure, 5,10,15,20. OK, 20.W: Can I have some coins? I need them for a phone call.M: Here you are.9. W: I went to the dentist' s to get my teeth polished this morning.M: How terrible !W: Well, the chair was so cleverly placed. I got a terrific view of Times Square down below. He finished the job before I knew it.10. M: I hear the guy who is going to deliver the lecture this weekend spend a year living in the rainfor-est.W: Great. I'm doing a report on the rainforest.Maybe I can get some new information to add to it.Part BQuestions 11 - 13M: Your readers are interested in your childhood.What was it like?W: I grew up in a small town. We lived in very poor housing but we lived always in very beautiful settings, so I have favorite trees and I have con-tacted with birds. My parents were farm work-ers. Though we were poor for most of part, I think I was often happy.M: It would not have been expected from that back-ground that you' 11 become a literary figure. Was your mother ambitious with you?W: Well, my mother wash' t especially ambitious with me in the sense of going to college when I grew up. I think her greatest contribution was simply that she loved me very much. No matter what happened, I had mymother with me.M: She gave you confidence.W: Oh, she did. She earned very little money, of-feting about $10 a week and never more than $ 20 a week. And in spite of that, she managed to buy a typewriter for me. She managed to buy me my first toothpaste when I left home. She just wanted me to be able to do things that she couldn' tdo even she didn' t know what they were,Questions 14 - 17W: Good morning. Can I help you?M: I' d like to make a complaint about my holiday in Paris last week.W: I' m sorry to hear that. What exactly was the problem ?M : First of all, the coach taking us to the hotel broke down and we had to wait for over 2 hours in the terrible heat before our replacement arrived.Then when we got to the hotel, we found our room hadn't been cleaned.W: Oh, dear. Did you complain to the hotel staff?M: Of course, but we were told all the cleaners were off duty. Anyway, that' s not all. The people in room above sounded like they were having all night parties every night. I demanded another room but the receptionist told me the hotel was full.W: Oh, I see.M : And the worst thing was the food in the restaurant was awful. It was so bad we had to eat out all the time despite having paid for meals in the price of our holiday.W: I do apologize. I'd like to offer you a 20% dis-count on the price of one of our autumn breaks as a gesture of good will.M: A 20% discount? You must be joking. I want to see the manager.Questions 18 - 21W: Good evening. Welcome back to Miss Know It All.For today' s program, Mr. John Smith, chairman of National Weight and Health Association, has come with findings from out recent NWHA surveyon obesity. Now, Mr. Smith, what is the purpose of your survey?M: We wanted to explore how people around the world view obesityor being overweight. Actual-ly, obesity has gone global.W: How did you do it?M: We interviewed 16,000 people in 16 countries.W: How large is the overweight population of the world according to your estimates?M: 1. 6 billion including 18 million children under age 5.W: Really surprising, isn' t it? And what are your findings about people' s attitudes regarding obe-sity?M: Our survey found that people in Brazil feel the most pressure to be thin. 83% of Brazilians think there is too much emphasis placed on weight. French are most likely to blame Americans.They use American' s fast food as an excuse for their overweight problem. Russians are most likely to blame their parents for obesity.They are followed by Germans and Indians.When asked who encouraged them to try to lose weight, the Swiss tend to exclude their doctor.W: Stay tuned for more about the NWHA survey, we will be backsoon after the break.Questions 22 - 25M: Emily, what do you do as a trendspotter?W : Very simple. Take digital photos of youth culture and send them to my company. It' s called Look-Look.M: What kind of company is it?W: It's a youth culture marketing and trend forecas-ting firm in Hollywood. I' m one of Look-Look' s 65,000 trendspotters worldwide.M: Look-Look gets a lot of information about the ever-shifting tastes of the youth market by these images.W: Yes, its clients are mostly companies. They get information about trends from Look-Look and de-velop their products. They also use the images of Look-Look on their websites to impress young people and promote their newly designed prod-ucts.M: But are there any people who don' t like their pictures to be used on the website?W: I always have my subjects' permission before I take their pictures and put up their images onto Look-Look. com.M: Where do you find your best subjects?W: At school, in the park, at local supermarkets and near many music clubs.M: What is difficult about this job?W: To catch our original styles because so many young people try hard to stand out. You have to be able to find the difference betweensomeone who is copying trends and someone who is truly inventing a new look.M: Thank you for talk with us, Emily.更多相关文章推荐：tips:感谢大家的阅读，本文由我司收集整编。
公共英语三级真题
公共英语三级真题2015公共英语三级真题Part I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability.It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability tounderstand short dialogues. There are 5 recordeddialogues in it.After each dialogue, there is a recorded question.Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken onlyonce. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer f rom the 4 choices marked A), B), C)and D) given in your test paper. Then you should markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with asingle line through the center.1. A) Reading a novel. B) Mailing a parcel. C) Writing a book.D) Typing a letter.2. A) She doesnt travel much. B) She doesnt have the money.C) She doesnt like Kunming. D) She doesnt want to go with the man.3. A) The woman has bought a lot of things for Mary. B)The woman has bought a few things for herself. C) The woman has bought a few things for the man. D) The woman has bought nothing for Mary.4. A) She doesnt want a reply. B) Shell send a reply by mail.C) She prefers the man to reply by phone. D) She doesnt know the mans phone number.5. A) Fix his own computer. B) Have a three-day holiday. C)Visit the woman the next day. D) Repair the womans computer.Section BDirections: This section is to test your abilityto understand short conversations. There are 2recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spokentwo times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with asingle line through the center.Conversation 16. A) Downstairs. B) Upstairs. C) Across the bus stop. D) Right behind the woman.7. A) Every ten minutes. B) Every half hour. C) Every hour. D) Every other hour.Conversation 28. A) Marketing. B) Finance. C) Production. D) Human Resources.9. A) Taking long business trips. B) Having work experience.C) Working on weekends. D) Living in the companys dormitory.10. A) Half an hour. B) One hour. C) One hour and a half. D) Two hours.Section CDirections: this section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage.After that you will hear f ive questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. Whenyou hear a question, you should complete the answer to itwith a word or a short phrase (in not more than 3 words ). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. Y ou should write youranswer on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now the passage will begin.11. About how many adult Americans have the "weight problem"? percent.12. In many peoples opinion, what is the cause of getting fat? Eating .13. Why were the Americans in 1910 thinner than today? Because they worked physically.14. What was the result of a recent study? Thinner people are more than fatter people.15. According to the passage, what happens to those who exercise regularly? They can eat more, and still lose a large amount of .Part II Structure ( 15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Task 1Directions: Af ter reading the f ollowing passage, you will f ind 5 questions or unf inished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Do you know how to use a mobile phone (手机) without being rude to the people around you?Talking during a performance irritates (激怒) people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and setyour phone to vibrate (振动 ). When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy the performance.Think twice before using mobile phones in elevators, museums, churches or other indoor public places—especially enclosed spaces. Would you want tolisten to someones conversation in these places? Worse yet,how would you feel if a mobile phone rang suddenly during a funeral! It happens more often than you think. Avoid these embarrassing situations by making sure yourmobile phone is switched off.When eating at a restaurant with friends, dont place your mobile phone on the table. This conveys the message that your phone calls are more important than those around you.Mobile phones have sensitive microphones that allow you to speak at the volume you would on a regular phone. This enables you to speak quietly so that others wont hear the details of your conversations. If you are calling from a noisy area, use your hand to direct your voice into the microphone.Many people believe that they cant live without their mobile phone. Owning a mobile phone definitely makes life more convenient, but limit your conversations to urgent ones and save the personal calls until you are athome.36. What should you do when you need to answer a phone call during a performance?A) Call back after the performance. B) Answer it near the exit door.C) Talk outside the exit door. D) Speak in a low voice.37. Putting your mobile phone on a restaurant table may make your friends thinkA) you prefer to talk to your friends at the table B) you value your calls more than your friendsC) you are enjoying the company of your friends D) you are polite and considerate of your friends38. When you are calling in a noisy area, you are advised to .A) use a more sensitive microphone B) shout loudly into your microphoneC) go away quietly to continue the phone call D) use your hand to help speak into the phone39. The author implies that the use of mobile phones in such places as museums should be .A) limited B) expected C) discouraged D) recommended40. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A) You should limit your mobile phone calls to personal affairs.B) You should speak quietly into your phone while in a church.C) You are supposed to turn off your mobile phone at a funeral.D) You are supposed to use your mobile phone as much as possible.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as T ask 1. The 5 questions or unf inished statements are numbered 41 to 45.When a rare disease ALD threatened to kill the four-year-old boy Lorenzo, his parents refused to give up hope.Doctors explained that there was no cure for ALD, and that he would probably die within three years. But Lorenzos parents set out to prove the doctors wrong.The parents devoted themselves to keeping their son alive and searching for a cure. But doctors and the families of otherALD patients often refused to takethem seriously. They thought the efforts to find a cure were a waste of time, and drug companies werent interested in supporting research into such a rare disease.However, the parents still refused to give up and spent every available hour in medical libraries and talking to anyone who would help. Through trial and error (反复实验), they finally created a cure from ingredients (调料)commonly found in the kitchen. The cure, named" Lorenzos Oil", saved the boys life. Despite the good results, scientists and doctors remained unconvinced. They said there was no real evidence that the oil worked and that the treatment was just a theory.As a result, some families with ALD children were reluctant to try it.Finally, the boys father organized an international study to test the oil. After ten years of trials, the answer is: the oil keepsALD children healthy.41. Doctors said that Lorenzo might die within three years because .A) they had never treated the disease before B) Lorenzo was too young to be, curedC) no cure had been found for ALD D) ALD was a rare disease42. The families of other ALD patients thought that .A) the research for the new cure would cost too much moneyB) the efforts of Lorenzos parents were a waste of timeC) Lorenzos parents would succeed in finding a cureD) Lorenzos oil was a real cure for ALD43. Scientists and doctors believed that Lorenzos OilA) was really effective B) was a success storyC) only worked in theory D) would save the boys life44. Lorenzos father organized an international study toA) test Lorenzos Oil B) get financial supportC) find a cure for the disease D) introduce the cure worldwide45. From the passage we can conclude thatA) doctors remain doubtful of the effectiveness of the cureB) many ALD patients still refuse to use the oilC) various cures have been found for ALD D) the oil really works as a cure for ALDTask 3Directions: The f ollowing is an advertisem ent. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it ( No. 46 to No. 50 ). Y ou should write your answers brief ly ( in not more than three words) on the AnswerSheet correspondingly.The meeting is over. Youre tired. Now will you get on a plane and rush back home to more work? Heres a better idea. Take a little time for yourself and relax at Holiday Inn.All our 1,642 hotels worldwide have the best leisure facilities available. And the best locations for relaxation. From the sun-bathed beaches of Thailands Phuket to the unique scenery of Tibet. Or on a journey of discovery to Malaysias Kuching and Penang, and beyond to the ski-fields (滑雪场 ). Holiday Inn makes it easy to relax.So does the American Express Card. Its the foremost business traveler companion. With no pre-set spending limit you can spend as much as you have shown us you can afford. You have the flexibility to quickly change yourtravel plans plus the spending power to make the most of your last minute holiday.Relax with confidence. Just one of the many benefits of beingan American Express Card member and staying at Holiday Inn.1. Holiday Inn An advertisement Items advertised:2. American Express CardNumber of Holiday Inn hotels worldwide: (46)Services offered by Holiday Inn:1. best (47) facilities2. best (48) for relaxationAdvantages of American Express Card:1. no pre-set (49)2. flexibility in changing ones (50)Task 4Directions: The f ollowing is a list of terms used in the Internet. Af ter reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to ( 与 ...相同的 ) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put thecorresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 to 55.A--abbreviated dialing code B--off-peak hoursC--charging period D--access codeE--identity number F--video conferenceG--operational status H--information subscriptionserviceI --Network User Address J --audio signalK--local user terminal L--file managementM--response signal N--operating instructionsO--change of the battery unit P--function indicatorQ--entry rejected R--external control51.( )计费时间 ( )非高峰时间52.( )网络用户地址 ( )标识码53.( )本地用户终端 ( )音频信号54.( )文件管理 ( )操作指令55.( )外部控制 ( )功能指示Task 5Directions: The f ollowing is a Guide to the singapore underground train system. Af ter reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 to No. 60) that f ollow. The answers (in not more than 3 words) shouldbe written af ter the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.The Singapore underground train system, known as the MRT, offers a speedy and easy way to get about our city. Youll need small change to buy an individualticket. Alternatively, buy a special ticket designed with the tourist in mind. Costing $6 ,it offers $5.50 worth of rides; the extra 50 cents is for keeping the ticket as a souvenir (纪念品 ). Tourist tickets feature one of three designs: the Chinese Gardens, the Victoria Memorial Hall or a night skyline of Singapore.You gain entry to the trains by inserting your ticket into the barrier achine (检票闸机). Wait for the ticket to reappear and put it away safely: youll need it again. After your trip, you insert your ticket into the barrier in orderto leave. Please note that each ticket is time coded on entry, and you are advised not to spend more than half an hour in addition to travel time, because tickets can expire (失效).Moving stairs that take you to the platform and train destinations are marked clearly. Trains run frequently. Do remember, eating and drinking are forbidden in MRT stations and trains.56. What purpose does the MRT serve? To provide a(n) way to get about the city.57. Why is there an extra cost of 50 cents for a tourist ticket? For the tourist to keep the ticket as58. Why should people keep the ticket after boarding the train? Because they will when they leave.59. What will happen if passengers stay in MRT over half an hour in addition to travel time? Their tickets will60. What is forbidden when people take the underground train? They are not allowed toPart IV Translation English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read f our choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark the correspon ding letter on your Answer Sheet. And f or the paragraph numbered65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.61. You must sign to accept the terms and conditions as the application will only be processed with the applicants signature.A) 您必须先阅读有关条款才能签名，因为申请表必须经过申请人签名才能办理。
2015.9公共英语二级考试(完整版【有听力+有所有答案】)
2015年9月笔试真题卷（PETS-2）第一部分听力（共20小题；每小题 1.5 分,共30分）第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What are the speakers talking about?A.Holiday plans.B.Moving to New York.C.A party with old friends.2.What is the woman going to do on Sunday?A.Go to the beach with the man.B.Have a dinner with her family.C.Receive some guests at home.3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Colleagues.B.Neighbors.C.Strangers.4.What do we know about John’s new job?A.It is well paid.B.It is near his home.C.It has long working hours.5.What does Kate promise to do?A.Answer phone calls for Jim.B.Go to a meeting with Jim.C.Send a message to Jim.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
公共英语三级历年考试真题及答案阅读理解
公共英语三级历年考试真题及答案阅读理解公共英语三级历年考试真题及答案（阅读理解）2016下半年全国英语等级考试时间为9月10、11日，三级是中间级，通过该级考试的考生，其英语已达到高等教育自学考试非英语专业本科毕业水平或符合普通高校非英语专业本科毕业的要求，基本符合企事业单位行政秘书、经理助理、初级科技人员、外企职员的工作，以及同层次其他工作在对外交往中的基本需要。
SECTION III Reading Comprehension Part A(40 minutes)Text 146、根据下列材料，请回答46-60题：In 1997, 25 Japanese citizens, all older than 60, launched Jeeba (the name means "old man and old woman") to make senior-friendly products. They knew they were making history when they coined their company motto : "Of the elderly, by the elderly and for the elderly. " They do not hire young people, and the oldest of their workers is 75.Firms run by senior citizens are still a rarity, in Japan and worldwide. But the elderly have numbers on their side. Healthier and longer-living seniors, born immediately after World War II,are reaching retirement age in huge numbers all over the developed world. Extremely low birthrates in those same countries mean there are far fewer young workers to take their place. One likely con-sequence is now clear: shrinking work forces.While the streamlining effects of international competition are focusing attention on the need to create and keep good jobs, those fears will eventually give way to worries about the growing short-age of young workers. One unavoidable solution: putting older people back to work, whether they like it or not. Indeed,advanced economies like those of Finland and Denmark have already raised their retirement ages. Others are under severe pressure to follow suit, as both the European Com-mission and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development have recently warned their members that their future prosperity depends on a growing contribution from the elderly.Whether these changes are good or bad news to workers depends on whether they anticipate retirement with eagerness or dread. In the United States, half of working-age Americans now expect to work into their 70s, whether by financial necessity or by lifestyle choice, according to a new study by Putnam Investments.Contrary to still widespread assumptions, there is very little hard evidence to suggest that com-panies cannot stay competitive with a rising share of older workers. At 13ritish hardware chain B&Q, its "elder worker" stores in Manchester and Exmouth were 18 percent more profitable than its regular outlets--due in part, the company says, to six times less employee turnover and 60 per-cent less shoplifting and breakage.46、Jeeba' s difference from a conventional company mainly lies inA.the age of its employeesB.the number of its ownersC.the quality of its productsD.the scope of its operations47、 In the developed world, compared with young people, the elderlyA.are better at businessB.are greater in numberC.have healthier lifestylesD.have more job opportunities48、According to the writer, in the current situation companies are faced with the tough task ofA.creating good positionsB.employing retired workersC.filling vacant positionsD.replacing unskilled workers49、For future prosperity, many European countries will have toA.increase the number of young workersB.offer many senior-friendly jobsC.improve services for seniorsD.raise their retirement ages50、B&Q' s "elder worker" stores are mentioned to show that the employment of older work-ersA.does not reduce a company' s competitivenessB.does not affect older workers' lifestyle ChoicesC.is not a usual practice among competitive firmsD.is not good news to those who are eager to retireText 2根据下列材料，请回答51-65题：Here' s how I want to watch the 2014 Winter Olympics. I want to go to a Web site to see any event I want, whenever I want to watch it, on whatever screen I choose. I' 11 gladly pay.The technology exists to make this happen today. Yet nearly two decades after the introduction of the World Wide Web, this remains a fantasy. NBC, which broadcasted the Vancouver Olympics in the United States, wouldn' t put videos on its Web site until they had been shown on prime-time TV. So Americanshad the weird experience of learning from a news report during the day that something fantastic had just happened, and then having to wait until that night' s broadcast to see it.Bloggers complained, but NBC wouldn' t give way. Its research shows that people like me, who want to watch the Olympics online, represent only 7 percent of the total audience. The other, bigger concern is: the Internet doesn' t deliver any money. Advertisers remain willing to pay big money to show their commercials on prime-time TV. But on the Internet? Not so much.So NBC clings to the old way of doing things. As it sees it, the prime-time show is the most important. To make matters worse, NBC was already expecting to lose $ 250 million on the 2010 Vancouver Games. Good luck persuading it to invest in a risky Web project.It's easy to blame the network executives. But the NBC guys and their like are only doing what makes sense. They're going where the money is.That needs to change. Yes, selling reporting of Olympic events over the Internet would drain away some of the prime-time audience, but my sense is many of the online subscribers would still watch the prime-time show. And over time, the subscription dollars could become a substantial rev- enue stream. Instead of viewing the Internet as a threat to prime time, the TV networks should see the Web as a way to sell even more of their product to a small but passionate subset of their audi-ence.I' m hoping that by 2014, that will have changed.51、 According to the writer, watching the Olympics online as one likesA.is technologically impossibleB.is still denied to the audienceC.has been a dream for 20 yearsD.will no longer be free in 201452、 We learn that what Americans saw about the Vancouver OlympicsA.was unavailable onlineB.differed from the newsC.seemed weird to themD.was first shown on TV53、 Bloggers complained about NBC' sA.neglect of those in the minorityB.excessive online advertisementsC.delay in providing videos onlineD.limited reporting on sports news54、 After the 2010 Vancouver Games, NBC is likely toA.improve its prime-time showB.continue its current practiceC.raise its price for advertisingD.try its luck in a web program55、 The writer thinks the TV networks should view the Web as a potential to help them toA.make dramatic profitsB.develop new productsC.satisfy their subscribersD.divide prime-time revenuesText 3根据下列材料，请回答56-70题：One important thing during the pre-Christmas rush at our house was the arrival of my daughter' s kindergarten report card. She got high praise for her reading, vocabulary and overall en-thusiasm. On the other hand, we learnt that she has work todo on her numbers and facility with the computer, though the detailed handwritten report her teachers prepared is absent of any words that might be interpreted as negative in describing her efforts. A number system indicates how she' s measuring up in each area without any mention of passing or failing.All of which seems to make my daughter' s school neither fish nor fowl when it comes to the debate over the merits of giving formal grades to kids. At one level, the advantages and disadvanta-ges are obvious. A grade system provides a straightforward standard by which to measure how your child is progressing at school--and how he or she is getting on compared to other children. But as writer Sue Ferguson notes, "Grades can deceive. " The aim should be "to measure learning, not simply what a student can recall on a test. " The two aren' t the same--and if you doubt that as an adult, ask yourself whether you could sit down without any preparation and still pass those high-school-level examinations.If you' re old enough, you' ve lived through this debate before. At one time, it was considered unfair to put children in direct competition with one another if it could be avoided. The inten-tion behind tha.t may have been good, but it ignored the fact that competition, and the will to come out on top, are essential components of the human condition.This time around, educators working with a no-grades approach are emphasizing different rea-sons. The thing is, that approach is much more commonplace in the adult workplace than is the tra-ditional pass-fail system we place on our children. Many workplaces conduct regular employee eval-uations. There are usually fairly strict limits to what an employer can tell an employee in those eval-uations-and even then, negativeevaluations can be challenged by the employee. No matter where you sit in the debate over the grade system, then, the real question is this: if it' s so good for kids, why isn't that also true for adults?56、The school report indicates that the writer' s daughtercks interest in her school workB.ranks among the best at languageC.has some trouble with her handwritingD.needs to improve in math and computer skills57、 We can learn that the girl' s school tries to deliver the reportA.in a positive wayB.in a scientific wayC.in an attractive wayD.in an enthusiastic way58、 Sue Ferguson seems dissatisfied with the grade system for its focus onA.the process of getting the knowledgeB.the capability of memorizing for the testC.the procedure of measuring learningD.the standard of comparing schools59、 The writer would agree that cutting children off from competition isA.fit for human developmentB.fit for their age and experienceC.against a key part of human natureD.out of consideration for children60、 It can be learned that today's educators supporting the no-grades approach insist thatA.kids be allowed to challenge the negative evaluationsB.the traditional teacher-student relationship be changedC.the evaluation system for kids be similar to that for adultsD.strict rules be set up in evaluating school childrenSECTION III Reading Comprehension Part B(40 minutes)61、根据下列材料，请回答61-65题：Directions:Read the texts from a magazine in which five people voice their different opinions in response to an article on the issue of praising. For questions 61 to 65, match the name of each person (61 to 65) to one of the statements ( A to G) given below. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET1.Mike :Praise often and sincerely--it' s as simple as that. Employees want to feel needed and appreci-ated. By offering sincere praise with examples about what they did right, you' ll go far in creating an energetic team. Meanwhile, I don't agree with the assertion that "to focus on what needs im-proving isn' t good management. " In fact, it' s the balance of praise along with constructive criti-cism that drives employees to work smarter and reach higher.Frank:This article makes a valid point that needs to be understood, especially for the new generation of workers, my generation. We don' t see ourselves as parts in the machine to be put in the dark to work. My generation needs respect in return from our employer, we need to feel appreciated beyond just a pay check, it' s the difference between being fulfilled at our career and being sad at our job.Joyce :One skill missing in today's workplace is the ability to buildeffective business relationships.At the core of that relationship is the need for consistent feedback. "How am I doing?" is a ques-tion that should be answered consistently. When you tell an employee once a year what is needed to improve, you have not done your job as a leader--build skills, provide feedback and help the em-ployee grow and develop.Ellen:I don' t see a problem with praising employees when it' s truly deserved ( insincere praise is an entirely different story). It' s a cost-free "benefit", if you will, in that it allows employees to see that their efforts are both noticed and valued. In the work world there are always people available to tell that you are doing something wrong and far too few occasions when employees are told that they've done something right!Diana:Praise what the employee did. Be specific about why it was helpful. An employee who contin-ually earns your praise also deserves your attention as to how else to reward their behavior. Mean-ingful praise encourages people beyond anything else. Written comments are available for later re-view. They give them confidence that they can "do it again. " I never regretted praising an employ-ee who deserved it but often kicked myself for missing an opportunity.Now match the name of each person (61 to 65) to the appropriate statementNote: there are two extra statements.Statements[A]Praise combined with criticism is helpful.[B] Praise can bring about many kinds of desired behavior.[C] Employees may feel it hard to accept.insincere praise.[D] Let employees know exactly for what they are praised.[E] In my opinion, we are not generous enough to give praise.[F] Employees need helpful advice on a regular basis.[G] Money alone cannot guarantee a sense of career fulfillment for me.61、 Mike62、 Frank63、 Joyce64、 Ellen65、 Diana参考答案及精析第三部分阅读理解Part AText 1参考译文：1997年，年龄均超过60岁的25名日本市民发起了一场Jeeba运动(Jeeba意为老年男性与女性)，生产适合于老年人使用的产品。
2015年9月英语三级试题
全国英语等级考试第三级PUBLIC ENGLISH TEST SYSTEM (PETS)LEVEL 32015年9月SECTION II Reading(50 minutes)Part ADirections :Read the following two texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A,B, C or D. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.Text 1Five-year-old Elia arrived at school with a big box of colored pencils. Her friend, Anna, offered exchange her set of markers for the brand-new pencils. Elia agreed, but soon discovered that the markers were dried up. “That‟ s not fair!” cried Elia to her teacher. “I want my new pencils back. “ After some tears and negotiation, the teacher helped the girls set things right by returning the items to their original owners.Later that day, at story time, the teacher shared the picture book classic A Bargain for Frances. Though the conflict in the story is just over a broken tea set, the message about fair play was not lost on the children. The bookwas helpful in exploring a small, yet significant, life lesson.Stories are vital to the way we process and experience life events and the feelings that surround us. The ability to create, share, and respond to stories is one of the vital characteristics of being human. In fact, the human brain is programmed to see patterns and become fascinated in the plot development of stories, finally storing them in long-term memory. As a result, the brain is a remarkably effective processor of stories, both real and fictional.High-quality picture books are a good blend of art and literature that attracts kids‟ imaginatio n and communicates an idea in an effective way. These books are perfect teaching tools, as they deal with the powerful emotions that kids feel, model effective coping strategies, and present complex concepts in appropriate ways. In addition, according to brain research, the picture book complements words with what leaves the most permanent impression: images. The pictures in books are distinctive from the fleeting images kids see on television in that they remain on the page, ready to be revisited, touched, and commented upon.Whether we share stories about families, historical events, or emotions, stories are a way to m up life‟s memorable moments and lasting lessons. We can control the power of literature and use it to develop positive character in young .kids by reading often, choosing suitable books, and enjoying stories together.26. Elia cried “That‟s not fair!” as she thought that she was ______.[A] cheated by her friend [B] defeated by her friend[C] ignored by her teacher [D] scolded by her teacher27. A Bargain for Frances is intended to teach kids how to______.[A] play fair in life [B] defeated by her friend[C] ignored by her teacher [D] write a message28. According to the text, stories can help kids______.[A] realize their potential [B] improve their memory[C]concentrate on reading [D] understand the human world29. In comparison with pictures in books, television images________.[A] are frequently commented on[B] stay temporarily with children[C] blend art and literature vividly[D] communicate ideas effectively30. The power of literature can help kids develop their________.[A] positive character [B] interest in history[C] passion for stones [D] learning strategiesText 2We have heard a lot about the health benefits of tea, especially green tea. It is high in poly-phenols, compounds with, strong antioxidant activity that in test-tube and animal models show anti-cancer and heart-protective effects. Good clinical studies are few, however, and although physicians telltheir patients to drink green tea, there hasn‟t been any definite proof of the value of that advice.A team of Japanese researchers was able to link green tea consumption with decreased mortality from many causes-including heart disease. The researchers tracked 40,530 healthy adults ages 40 t0 79 in a region of northeastern Japan where most people drink green tea, following them for up to 11 years. Those who drank five or more cups of green tea a day had significantly lower mortality rates than those who drank less than one cup a day. There were also fewer deaths from cardiovascular disease.But no such association was seen with deaths from cancer. Nor was consumption of oolong or black tea connected with any decrease in mortality. Those teas are easier to be combined with oxygen in processing, which not only darkens the color of the leaves and changes their flavor but also reduces their polyphenol content.Coffee is more complicated. It has received both gold stars and black marks in medical literature. It, too, contains antioxidants, although they are less well studied than tea polyphenols. Evidence for the health benefits of coffee is growing, however. A group of investigators from Finland, Italy and the Netherlands reports that coffee seems to protect against age-related decline in mental capacity. The scientists studied 676 healthy men born from 1900 to 1920 and followed them for 10 years, using standardized measures of brain function. Their conclusion: the men who consumedcoffee had significantly less decline in mental capacity than those who didn‟ t. Three cups a day seemed to provide the most protection.Population studies like those help us form assumptions about relationships between dietary habits and long-term health. We still have to test our suppositions in controlled conditions, and measure the effects of coffee and tea on various systems of the body.31. Physicians often tell their patients to drink green tea because______.[A] its medical value has been proved[B] it is believed to be good for one‟s health[C] it has long since been used clinically[D] its effectiveness has been shown in animals32. The Japanese study seems to have confirmed the positive effect of green tea on ______.[A] young adults [B] Asian people[C] patients with cancer [D] patients with heart disease .33. The text indicates that black tea differs from green tea in that_______.[A] it can retain the color of its leaves[B] it can reduce cancer-related deaths[C] it contains less polyphenol content[D] it is stronger in flavor than the latter34. Coffee is beneficial to one‟ s health because_______.[A] it has more antioxidants than green tea[B] it slows down the rate of brain aging[C] it lowers the rate of natural mortality[D] it keeps systems of the body active35. The text indicates that the relationships between dietary habits and long-term health_______.[A] are a falsely perceived supposition[B] are a conflicting issue among people[C] deserve further scientific research[D] deserve to be tested on a larger populationPart BDirections :Read the texts from a magazine section called “Letters” in which five people wrote about online Shopping．Or questions 36-40，match the name of each person to one of the statements (A-G)given below. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.Jennifer:In your article about online shopping being the newest and easiest way to shop, you said that computers will replace shopping malls sooner or later because they make buying things faster and cheaper. But don‟t you think that the entire point of shopping is to spend leisure time with friends while doing something necessary. Shopping is not just a quick task. It is, in fact, an entire way of life．Pau1：I am a great collector of all manner of hard-to-find items such as out-of-print books and antiques. Purchasing in physical stores would mean round-the-world travel and years of effort. I can get the same result in a few hours on eBay, and often at bargain prices .I am quite well-off, but buy very few consumer items available in regular shops. I have many friends and acquaintances with the same approach.Mike:My wife buys online often. I have not heard complaints or dissatisfaction. She can compare with differe nt online vendors‟ prices after she has decided what she wants. It‟s delivered to the door, a big time savings and gas savings. If I need something, I check online first and see what it costs and then decide where to buy, local stores or online. Online has the advantage most of the time．Henry:Virtually all online stores make you register. But, I don‟ t need another username and password to remember. I will only buy online if I cannot find something locally. Even though shipping is fast, I‟ d rather drive across town and pay more to be able to bring home a new gadget the same day. And, most of the time, there is no difference in price between local stores and online stores.Jeff:If you think the prices are the same online as they are locally, you‟re dealing with the wrong online retailers. I‟m an online shopping veteran and I always save quite a bit on my large-dollar purchases. With a little research experience, I‟ve easily saved thousands of dollars over the last several years. Besides, shipping on most i tems is reasonable and you don ‟t even pay taxes 99. 9% of the time.Now match the name of each person (36-40) to the appropriate statement. Note: there are two extra statements.Statements36.Jennifer [A] I‟ll buy onlin e only when I have to.37.Paul [B]You can enjoy steep discounts with most online sellers.38.Mike [C] I shift between buying on or off line depending on whatsuits me.39.Henry [D] Shopping is not only a necessary task but a sociablepleasure.40.Jeff [E] Online selling helps to satisfy my special needs in buying.[F] Buying online is far from being as good as it is boastedto be .[G] Buying online can save you a lot only if you find theright online sellers.Part CDirections：Read the following text from which five sentences have been removed, choose from the sentences A-G the most suitable one to fill each numbered gap in the text (41-45). There are TWO extra sentences that you do not need to use. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.“Any apples today?” Effie asked cheerfully at my window. I followed her to her truck and bought a kilo. On credit, of course. 41 “Pay me whenever you like,” said Effie, climbing back into her truck.All pretense of payment was dropped when our funds, food and fuel decreased to alarming lows. Effie came often, always bringing some gift: a jar of peaches or some firewood. There were other generosities. Our baby was not doing well, so Effie financed my wife‟s trip to New York for consultation with a specialist.42 Her income, derived from investments she had made while running an interior decorating shop, had never exceeded $ 200 a month, which she supplemented by selling her apples．But she always managed to help someone poorer.Years passed before I was able to return the money Effie had given me from time to time. She was ill now and had aged rapidly in the last year. “Here, darling,”I said, “is what I owe you.”“Don‟t give it to me all at once,” she said. “ 43 ”“ I think she believed there was magic in the slow discharge of a love debt.The simple fact is that I never repaid the whole amount to Effie, for she died a few weeks later. 44 But a curious thing began to happen.Whenever I saw a fellow human in financial trouble, I was moved to help him. I can‟t afford to do this always, but in the ten years since Effie‟ s death, I have indirectly repaid my debt to her.The oddest part of the whole affair is that people whom I help often help others later on, 45 So the account can never be marked closed, for Effie‟s love will go on in hearts that have never known her.[A] At that time, it seemed that my debt would forever go unsettled.[B] Give your help to those in greater need.[C] Effie was not a rich woman.[D] Effie worked diligently all her life.[E] Cash was the one thing in the world I lacked just then.[F]By now, the few dollars Effie gave me have been multiplied many times.[G] Give it back as I gave it to you---a little at a time.Part DDirections :Read the following text from which 10 words have removed. Choose from the words A-O the most suitable one to fill each numbered gap in the text (46-55). There are FIVE extra words that you do not need to use. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.It can be a special experience to go on a family trip during the holidayseason, but one reason that many parents 46 to stay home is the cost of travel. Here are some ways of reducing your travel 47 ．Flying is a fast way to arrive at your destination, but the cost of airline tickets can really add up if you are buying flights for the whole family. Often, it is cheaper to pay for gas 48 the whole family can fit in the car, 49 with the current decreases in gas prices.If your destination is too far to drive to, you should look at a variety of 50 for your flight times. For example, it is often cheaper to fly on Christmas day instead of flying a few days before Christmas. Also, 51 early morning flights is cheaper than traveling during peak times during the day.Eating out 52 you are on the road can quickly increase the trip cost, and it‟ s much cheaper to stop at the grocery store, planning your own food 53 . If you plan to eat out, then cheaper to eat at a restaurant during breakfast or lunch , 54 you to skip the higher dinner prices.Also, it might be cheaper to visit an all-inclusive resort. These resorts include all the meals and a variety of activities, and many of them have children‟s ac tivities so that the kids can 55 entertained during the trip.[A] allowing [B] if [C] begin[D] choose [E] driving [F] especially[G] expenses [H] instead [I]before[J] options [K] stay [L] taking[M] too [N] troubles [0] whileSECTION ⅢWriting (45 minutes)Directions :You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B this section on your ANSWER SHEET.Part A56.Your friend Paul wants to know in detail about the part-time job you took at a restaurant during the summer vacation. Write an email to Paul, telling him about:1) what you did on the job;2)how you felt about the working environment and co-workers;3)What you learned from the job.You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your email. Use “Wang Lin” instead.Part B57.Directions :Read the text below. Write an essay in about 120 words, in which you should summarize the Key points of the text and make comments on them. Try to use your own words.Lori Schneider knows a few things about fear. “We were crossing a ridge that dropped off 8,000 feet on both sides,” says the 53-year-old climber of ascending Mount Everest last spring. “The wind was blowing at 60 miles an hour. If there was ever a moment to panic, this was it. ”But she didn‟ t. An hour later, she reached the peak-the last step in her personal challenge to scale the highest mountains on all seven continents.Ten years earlier, she‟d come face-to-face with a different type of fear, when she was unable to feel anything in the right side of her body. After learning she had multiple sclerosis (MS)-a serious illness that gradually makes a person weak and unable to move or see, she left her marriage, job, and home: “I ran from my whole life. “It was just before climbing South America‟s Mount Aconcagua in 2000 that she set her sights on the Seven Summits. After training by pulling 50-pound bags of dog food up the ski slopes near her home, she stopped Europe‟s Mount Elbrus 2002，North America‟ s McKinley in 2006, and Austra lia‟s Kosciuszko and Antarc tica‟s Vinson Massif in 2008. She‟d scaled Africa‟s Kilimanjaro in 1993. That left Asia‟ s Everest, the highest of all.And there she stood, on a ridge at 28,800 feet. “When I trained, I told myself to take one step at a time by spelling out words,” she says. “So I s pelled out …Don‟t let fear in. ‟” It got her to the top.She‟ s the first person with MS to conquer the Seven Summits. Withher conquer the Seven Summits. With her condition stable, she plans a return to Kilimanjaro-this time with 15 others with MS by her side.,。
公共英语等级考试_2015年9月公共英语二级考试真题及答案
2015年9月公共英语二级考试真题及答案1-20 略第一节短文理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.、B.、C.、D.四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Text lIt' s a time when school, homework, active social lives and part-time jobs keep teenagers (少年 ) busy from early in the morning until late at night. They are likely to try to make up for a lack of sleep by "sleeping in" on the weekends. Unfortunately, this causes irregular sleep and actually makes the problem worse.Most teenagers are not able to fall asleep until late at night. Since many teens aren't sleepy until around 11 p.m., but need to be at school by 7: 30 or 8: 00 a. m., they cannot get enough sleep. During puberty(青春期), the biological clock in the brain naturally re-sets to a later time, and this causes teens to fall asleep later. Then, when it' s time to get up, a teen' s body clock is likely to still be producing the night-time hormones(荷尔蒙). This makes it hard for them to feel active and energetic in the morning.A growing body of research suggests that starting high school later improves attendance, achievements and grades. A few years ago in an important study, test scores on the SAT college entrance exams in Edina, Minnesota jumped more than 100 points on average, when the morning school bell rang an hour later. Unfortunately, most schools are not set up to start later and fail to satisfy teen's sleep needs.21. What effect does "sleeping in" on the weekends have on teenagers?A. Improving their health.B. Weakening their energy.C. Disturbing their biological clock.D. Making up for their hormone loss.22. The study in Minnesota shows that starting morning school one hour later helps to________.A. make teenagers grow fasterB. change teenagers' sleep needsC. do more research on teenagersD. improve students' achievements23. The text helps us to know more about teenagers'A. daytime activitiesB. sleeping habitsC. mental problemsD. studying methods【参考答案】21．C【精析】细节题。
2015公共英语等级考试三级模拟试题及答案
Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points) Directions: There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. 1. Louise: Would you like to go to a party this Saturday? Jackie: ______________. What kind of party?A. Feels great.B. Sounds good.C. Looks nice.D. Seems OK. 2. Customer: Hi, I’d like a double room for tonight Receptionist: ____________? Customer: Yes, I called you last week from Seattle. My name is Bob Woods.A. Do you have an appointment?B. Have you paid beforehand?C. Do you have a reservation?D. Have you made an order? 3. Sally: You look great in this red dress! Jennifer: __________.A. No, it’s not. Yours looks better.B. No, I don’t like it very much.C. I quite agree with you.D. Thank you. It’s my favorite. 4. Ginger: Hey, how was your vacation? Lily: Too bad. I broke my arm when skiing and had to come back home. Ginger: ____________A. I feel heartbreaking for you.B. Oh, no. How awful!C. Oh, how shameful!D. I don’t like what you said. 5. Doctor: How is your backache? Is it still bothering you? Patient: ________. Now I can’t move.A. That’s fine.B. All right.C. I am afraid so.D. I am sorry to hear that. 6.Tracy: Excuse me. I wonder if you could help me with this suitcase. I just want to put it on the top rack. Robert: ________A. OK, I don’t care.B. Fine, I agree.C. Sure, no problem.D. Why don’t I? 7. Susan: Chris is very generous, isn’t he? He always invites people out. Rebecca: _________. He’s never invited me anywhere.A. I must admit it.B. You are right.C. What do you know?D. Do you think so? 8. Lodger: I’m terribly sorry that I broke your teacup. I’ll pay for it. Landlady: _________A. No, you’d better not.B. Oh, it doesn’t matter.C. Yes, take care of yourself.D. Oh, can’t complain. 9. Maggie: Could I speak to Justin, please? Justin: __________.A. Yes, please.B. Yes, you can.C. Speaking.D. Who are you? 10. Salesgirl: Can I help you? We’ve got some new shirts here. Customer: OK, thanks. _________A. Mind your own business.B. We are just looking.C. Take care of yourself.D. We will need you later. 11. Vivian: Guess what? Mr. Hale in our office will be promoted as the sales manager. Betty: _________A. Are you telling the truth?B. Oh, congratulations!C. Are you all right?D. Oh, you must be kidding! 12. Ted: Do you have to have that TV on quite so loud? Paul: ________, is it bothering you?A. Yes, I have toB. I’m sorryC. Yes, enjoy yourselfD. Excuse me 13. Emily: I feel very upset. I quarreled with my mom this morning. Miss Foster: What’s the problem? ________ A. Do you want to talk about it? B. You must tell me everything. C. You shouldn’t quarrel with her. D. Do you think you are right? 14. William: What about we go to the cinema this evening? Carmela: OK. ________ ? William: Some action movies I think.A. What’s up?B. What’s on?C. What about?D. What for? 15. Lodger: Hello, I am calling about the three-bedroom apartment advertised in the newspaper. _________ Landlady: Yes it is. Would you like to have a look at it?A. Is it still available?B. Is it occupied?C. Is there anyone in?D. Is there a possibility? Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points) Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. Passage One Americans this year will swallow 15, 000 tons of aspirin, one of the safest and most effective drugs invented by man. As the most popular medicine in the world today, it is an effective pain reliever. Its bad effects are relatively mild, and it is cheap. Although aspirin was first sold by a German company in 1899, it has been around much longer than that. Hippocrates, in ancient Greece, understood the medical value of the leaves and tree bark which today are known to contain salicylates, the chemical in aspirin. During the 19th century there was a great deal of experimentation in Europe with this chemical, and it led to the introduction of aspirin. By 19l5, aspirin tablets(⽚剂) were available in the United States. For millions of people suffering from arthritis, aspirin is the only thing that works. A small quantity of aspirin (two five-grain tablets) relieves pain and inflammation. It also reduces fever by interfering with some of the body's reactions. Aspirin, in short, is truly the 20th-century wonder drug. On the other hand, it is also the second largest suicide drug and is the leading cause of poisoning among children. It has side effects that, although relatively mild, are largely unrecognized among users. Aspirin is very irritating to the stomach lining, and many aspirin takers complain about upset stomach. There is a right way and a wrong way to take aspirin. The best way is to chew the tablets before swallowing them with water, but few people can stand the bitter taste. Some people suggest crushing the tablets in milk or orange juice and drinking that. 16. This article discusses __________. A. the multiple functions of aspirin B. how and why aspirin was invented C. the history and the features of aspirin D. how to take aspirin properly 17. According to the second paragraph, salicylates is __________. A. leaves and tree barks B. the old name of aspirin C. the name of a US company D. a component of aspirin 18. Which symptom can NOT be treated by aspirin?A. feverB. reactionsC. painD. inflammation 19. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the best way to take aspirin is to take it __________. A. with bitter water B. with orange juice C. in tablet form D. in powder form 20. The author of this article seems to be__________. A. against the use of aspirin B. in favour of aspirin C. doubtful about aspirin D. not interested in aspirin Passage Two Dr. Mary Jo Bane is the associate director of the Center for Research on Women. Her recent study found “surprising evidence of the persistence of American commitments to family life”, which cast doubt on some common myths about American family. Myth 1: The American Family is Dying Because of the Soaring Divorce Rate. According to Dr. Bane’s study, the American family is changing, not dying. It is becoming smaller and the divorce rate is high. But Dr. Bane says that despite the high divorce rate, marriage has never been more popular. The majority of divorced people re-marry, but only 2%marry more than twice. Most marriages last a long time, and a large proportion of divorces arefrom teenage marriages. Depending on the specific situation, there’s often good reason for teenage marriages to break up. Myth 2: Working Mothers are Destroying the Family by Neglecting Their Children. “There’s no evidence that children receive less attention from mothers who work outside the home than from mothers working inside the home,” says Dr. Bane. “You have to divide the time into different categories: simple physical function and educational time or development time when a mother plays with the child. So far we haven’t seen the amount of educational or development time vary much, whether or not the mother works outside the home.” In fact, Dr. Bane finds evidence that working mothers, especially in the middle class, try to compensate for working by setting aside time exclusively for their children. “They probably read more to their children and spend more time in planned activities with them than nonworking mothers do.” says Dr. Bane. 21. Dr. Mary Jo Bane’s study seems to suggest that _________. A. Americans are persistent in career B. Americans are serious with their families C. American families are all breaking up D. American families are perfect as usual 22. It can be inferred that the common myths of American family consider family life to be _________. A. in great danger B. quite wonderful C. changing too fast D. very satisfying 23. According to the article, which of the following is true about marriage and divorce? A. Divorced people never consider a second marriage. B. Teenage couples often divorce out of no reason. C. Less and less people plan to get married. D. Very few people have a third or fourth marriage. 24. For the children whose mothers go out to work, __________. A. it is better to have mothers at home B. almost no attention is paid to them C. no less attention is paid to them D. a lot of time is spent playing games pared with n o n w o r k i n g m o t h e r s , w o r k i n g m o t h e r s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . / p > p b d s f i d = " 1 8 6 " > 0 0 A . s p a r e l e s s t i m e t o s t a y w i t h t h e i r c h i l d r e n / p > p b d s f i d = " 1 8 7 " > 0 0 B . d o m o r e e d u c a t i o n a l a c t i v i t i e s w i t h c h i l d r e n / p > p b d s f i d = " 1 8 8 " > 0 0 C . d o v e r y l i t t l e s i m p l e p h y s i c a l h o u s e w o r k / p > p b d s f i d = " 1 8 9 " > 0 0 D . a v o i d d i s t u r b i n g t h e i r w o r k b y f a m i l y d u t i e s 0 P a s s a g e T h r e e 0 0 C r i m e h a s i t s o w n c y c l e s , a m a g a z i n e r e p o r t e d s o m e y e a r s a g o . 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P r o f e s s o r H u n t i n g t o n , o f t h e F o u n d a t i o n f o r t h e S t u d y o f C y c l e s , m a d e e x t e n s i v e s t u d i e s t o d i s c o v e r t h e s e a s o n s w h e n p e o p l e r e a d s e r i o u s b o o k s , a t t e n d s c i e n t i f i c m e e t i n g s , m a k e t h e h i g h e s t s c o r e s o n e x a m i n a t i o n s , a n d p r o p o s e t h e m o s t c h a n g e s t o p a t e n t s . I n a l l i n s t a n c e s , h e f o u n d a s p r i n g p e a k a n d a n a u t u m n p e a k s e p a r a t e d b y a s u m m e r l o w . O n t h e o t h e r h a n d , P r o f e s s o r H u n t i n g t o n ' s s t u d i e s i n d i c a t e d t h a t J u n e i s t h e p e a k m o n t h f o r s u i c i d e s a n d a d m i s s i o n s t o m e n t a l h o s p i t a l s . J u n e i s a l s o a p e a k m o n t h f o r m a r r i a g e s ! / p > p b d s f i d = " 1 9 3 " > 0 0 2 6 . 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公共英语三级历年考试试题及答案写作
公共英语三级历年考试试题及答案写作SECTION IV Writing(40minutes)Directions：Youshould write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section on ANSWERSHEET 2.Part A66.You haveread the following advertisement about a volunteer program for allinternationalsportsgame.You want to get in touch with the organizer.Volunteers WantedTasks：interpreting，guiding，reception work，medical aid，driving，etc.Good level of English required.Contact US at volunteerswanted@Write anemail to the organizer，telling about1)yourinterest in the program;2)yourqualifications for the task;3)yourtime available for the task.Youshould write about l00 words.Do not sign your own name at the end of your email.Use“Wang Lin”instead.Part B67.Below is apicture showing that the community newspaper board is covered by advertisements.Look at thepicture and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to thefollowingtwo points：1)whatthe problem is and what causes the problem;2)how toimprove the situation.参考答案第四部分写作Part A66.【高分范文】Dear Siror Madam，Havingread your“Volunteers Wanted”advertisement，I Want to apply for working as a volunteer in this internationalsportsgame.Firstly.I am an English major student，and I havelearned.interpretingcourse for two years in my college.。
2015年9月公共英语三级真题及答案
2015年9⽉公共英语三级真题及答案Section ⅠListening Comprehension (25 minutes)Directions:This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section, Part A and Part B.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto your ANSWER SHEET.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand now as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part ADirections:You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer—A, B, C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue only once.1. What does the conversation most probably take place?[A] In a post office. [B] In a hotel. [C] In a bank. [D] In a supermarket.2. When will the bank open on Sundays?[A] From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. [B] From 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.[C] From 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. [D] From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.3. What did the man ask the woman to do?[A] Go on a diet. [B] Have a snack. [C] Play some tennis. [D] Stop screaming.4. Where are the two speakers?[A] In a hotel. [B] At a dinner table. [C] In the street. [D] At the man‘s house.5. What can we assume from this conversation?[A] The man is a judge. [B] It‘s an interviewer.[C] The man agrees with the woman. [D] The man believes that Jack will quit his job.6. Why can‘t they meet on Thursday?[A] Because she wants to meet him on Wednesday.[B] Because she has to go out of town.[C] Because she is in charge of the project.[D] Because she has another meeting.7. What does the woman mean?[A] The man should not expect her to go alone.[B] She doesn‘t think she has enough money.[C] She will go even though the movie is bad.[D] The man should count the number of people going.8. What does the woman mean?[A] She is asking for a higher pay. [B] She is introducing a new friend.[C] She is too busy. [D] She‘s got some probles.9. Who is the man?[A] A judge. [B] An interviewer. [C] A professor. [D] A counselor.10. What are they talking about?[A] City is better than countryside. [B] Changes in the city.[C] Going camping. [D] Life in the summer.Part BDirections:You will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, Cor D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear the recording only once. Questions 11-13 are based on the following dialogue between an employer and an employee11. How old is Katie?[A] 16. [B] 17. [C] 18. [D] 19.12. What kind of job is Katie looking for?[A] A part-time job for a school magazine. [B] A full-time job at a college.[C] A permanent job at Johnson‘s Imports. [D] A short-term job in an office.13. What qualifications does Katie have for the job?[A] Her extra classes in sport at school.[B] She has computer skills and used to working with people.[C] She‘s adaptable.[D] Her work experience in the school newspaper.Questions 14-17 are based on the following dialogue between a lawyer and his customer.14. How long have they not met each other?[A] Half a year. [B] Two year. [C] Three or four years. [D] More than five years.15. What‘s the purpose of Mr. Tim‘s visiting this time?[A] He wants to make some changes in his will.[B] He wants the woman‘s help in buying a land and building a house.[C] He wants the woman to see the architect for him.[D] He asks the woman to find a plot for him.16. When did Mr. Tim go to see the plot chosen by his son?[A] Last Friday. [B] Last Saturday. [C] Two days ago. [D] Yesterday.17. Which material should the house be built of?[A] Stone. [B] Brick. [C] Cement. [D] Wood.Questions 18-21 are based on the following dialogue in a travel agency.18. Which city is the man going to visit?[A] Oxford. [B] Paris. [C] Shaftsbury. [D] London.19. Which tourist attraction is NOT mentioned in the dialogue?[A] Buckingham Palace. [B] Shops and restaurants.[C] Tower of London. [D] The British Museum.20. What is NOT listed on the man‘s schedule?[A] Shopping. [B] Watching a snow.[C] Meeting friends. [D] Visiting art galleries.21. What can you infer from the dialogue?[A] The visitor will see very little of the city.[B] The visitor‘s schedule is tight.[C] The visitor will enjoy his time.[D] The visitor will leave for another city the next day.Questions 22-25 are based on the following monologue on smoking.22. Why are so many people dependent on cigarette?[A] Because they like the taste of tar. [B] Because smoking makes them feel relaxed.[C] Because smoking is funny. [D] Because smoking cures disease.23. Which substance in cigarette cause cancer?[A] Cigarette ashes. [B] Nicotine. [C] Tar. [D] Not mentioned here.24. What do experts suggest people to do?[A] To buy cigarettes with less tar. [B] To smoke only a few cigarettes a day.[C] To smoke only during a break. [D] To give up smoking.25. Why do smokers like low tar cigarettes?[A] Because they are less harmful. [B] Because they cost less.[C] Because they taste better. [D] Because they last longer.Section ⅡReading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.Text 1Five-year-old Elia arrived at school with a big box of colored pencils. Her friend, Anna, offered to exchange her set of markers for the brand-new pencils. Elia agreed, but soon discovered that the markers were dried up. ―That‘s not fair!‖ cried Elia to her teacher. ―I want my new pencils back.‖ After some tears and negotiation, the teacher helped the girls set things right by returning the items to their original owners.Later that day, at story time, the teacher shared the picture book classic A Bargain for Frances. Though the conflict in the story is just over a broken tea set, the message about fair play was not lost on the children. The book was helpful in exploring a small, yet significant, life lesson.Stories are vital to the way we process and experience life events and the feelings that surround us. The ability to create, share, and respond to stories is one of the vital characteristics of being human. In fact, the human brain is programmed to see patterns and become fascinated in the plot development of stories, finally storing them in long-term memory. As a result, the brain is a remarkably effective processor of stories, both real and fictional.High-quality pictures books are a good blend of art and literature that attracts kids‘imagination and communicates an idea in an effective way. These books are perfect teaching tools, as they deal with the powerful emotions that kids feel, model effective coping strategies, and present complex concepts in appropriate ways. In addition, according to brain research, the picture in books are distinctive from the fleeting images kids see on television in that they remain on the page, ready to be revisited, touched, and commented upon.Whether we share stories about families, historical events, or emotions, stories are a way to sum up life‘s memorable moments and lasting lessons. We can control the power of literature and use it to develop positive character in young kids by reading often, choosing suitable books, and enjoying stories together.26. Elia cried ―That‘s not fair!‖ as she thought that she was ______.[A] cheated by her friend. [B] defeated by her friend.[C] ignored by her teacher. [D] scolded by her teacher.27. A Bargain for Frances is intended to teach kids how to ______.[A] play fair in life. [B] organize things. [C] win in conflicts. [D] write a message.28. According to the text, stories can help kids ______.[A] realize their potential. [B] improve their memory.[C] concentrate on reading. [D] understand the human world.29. In comparison with pictures in books, television images ______.[A] are frequently commented on. [B] stay temporarily with children.[C] blend art and literature vividly. [D] communicate ideas effectively.30. The power of literature can help kids develop their ______.[A] positive character. [B] interest in history.[C] passion for stories. [D] learning strategies.Text 2We have heard a lot about the health benefits of tea, especially green tea. It is high in polyphenols, compounds with strong antioxidant activity that in test-tube and animal models show anti-cancer and heart-protective effects. Good clinical studies are few, however, and although physicians tell their patients to drink green tea, there hasn‘t been any definite proof of the value of that advice.A team of Japanese researchers was able to link green tea consumption with decreased mortality frommany causes---including heart disease. The researchers tracked 40,530 healthy adults ages 40 to 79 in a region of northeastern Japan where most people drink green tea, following them for up to 11 years. Those who drank five or more cups of green tea a day had significantly lower mortality rates than those who drank less than one cup a day. There were also fewer deaths from cardiovascular disease.But no such association was seen with deaths from cancer. Nor was consumption of oolong or black tea connected with any decrease in mortality. Those teas are easier to be combined with oxygen in processing, which not only darkens the color of the leaves and changes their flavor but also reduces their polyphenol content.Coffee is more complicated. It has received both gold stars and black marks in medical literature. It, too, contains antioxidants, although they are less well studied than tea polyphenols. Evidence for the health benefits of coffee is growing, however. A group of investigators from Finland, Italy and the Netherlands reports that coffee seems to protect against age-related decline in mental capacity. The scientists studied 676 healthy men born from 1900 to 1920 and followed them for 10 years, using standardized measures of brain function. Their conclusion: the men who consumed coffee had significantly less decline in mental capacity than those who didn‘t. Three cups a day seemed to provide the most protection.Population studies like those help us form assumptions about relationships between dietary habits and long-term health. We still have to test our suppositions in controlled conditions, and measure the effects of coffee and tea on various systems of the body.31. Physicians often tell their patients to drink green tea because ______.[A] its medical value has been proved. [B] it is believed to be good for one‘s health.[C] it has long since been used clinically. [D] its effectiveness has been shown in animals.32. The Japanese study seems to have confirmed the positive effect of green tea on ______.[A] young adults. [B] Asian people.[C] patients with cancer. [D] patients with heart disease.33. The text indicates that black tea differs from green tea in that ______.[A] it can retain the color of its leaves. [B] it can reduce cancer-related deaths.[C] it contains less polyphenol content. [D] it is stronger in flavor than the latter.34. Coffee is beneficial to one‘s health because ______.[A] it has more antioxidants than green tea. [B] it slows down the rate of brain aging.[C] it lowers the rate of natural mortality. [D] it keeps systems of the body active.35. The text indicates that the relationships between dietary habits and long-term health ______.[A] are a falsely perceived supposition. [B] are a conflicting issue among people.[C] deserve further scientific research. [D] deserve to be tested on a larger population.Part BDirections:Read the texts from a magazine section called ―Letters‖in which five people wrote about online shopping. For questions 36 - 40, match the name of each person to one of the statements (A - G) given below. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.Jennifer:In your article about online shopping being the newest and easiest way to shop, you said that computers will replace shopping malls sooner or later because they make buying things faster and cheaper. But don‘t you think that the entire point of shopping is to spend leisure time with friends while doing something necessary. Shopping is not just a quick task. It is, in fact, an entire way of life.Paul:I am a great collector of all manner of hard-to-find items such as out-of-print books and antiques. Purchasing in physical stores would mean round-the-world travel and years of effort. I can get the same result in a few hours on eBay, and often at bargain prices. I am quite well-off, but buy very few consumer items available in regular shops. I have many friends and acquaintances with the same approach.Mike:My wife buys online often. I have not heard complaints or dissatisfaction. She can compare with different online vendors‘prices after she has decided what she wants. It‘s delivered to the door, a big time savings and gas savings. If I need something, I check online first and see what it costs and then decide where to buy, local stores or online. Online has the advantage most of the time.Henry:Virtually all online stores make your register. But, I don‘t need another username and password to remember. I will only buy online if I cannot find something locally. Even though shipping is fast, I‘d rather drive across town and pay more to be able to bring home a new gadget the same day. And, most of the time, there is no difference in price between local stores and onlinestores.Jeff:If you think the prices are the same online as they are locally, you‘re dealing with the wrong online retailers. I‘m an online shopping veteran and I always save quite a bit on my large-dollar purchases. With a little research experience, I‘ve easily saved thousands of dollars over the last several years. Besides, shipping on most items is reasonable and you don‘t even pay taxes 99.9% of the time.Now match the name of each person (36 - 40) to the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements.Statements36. Jennifer [A] I‘ll buy online only when I have to.37. Paul [B] You can enjoy steep discounts with most online sellers.38. Mike [C] I shift between buying on or off line depending on what suits me.39. Henry [D] Shopping is not only a necessary task but a sociable pleasure.40. Jeff [E] Online selling helps to satisfy my special needs in buying.[F] Buying online is far from being as good as it is boasted to be.[G] Buying online can save you a lot only if you find the right online sellers.Part CDirections:Read the following text from which five sentences have been removed, choose from the sentences A – G the most suitable one to fill each numbered gad in the text (41 – 45). There are TWO extra sentences that you do not need to use. Mark your answers on your ANSER SHEET.―Any apples today?‖ Effie asked cheerfully at my window. I followed her to her truck and bought a kilo. On credit, of course.41 ―Pay me whenever you like,‖ said Effie, climbing back into her truck.All pretense of payment was dropped when our funds, food and fuel decreased to alarming lows. Effie came often, always bringing some gift: a jar of peaches or some firewood. There were other generosities. Our baby was not doing well, so Effie financed my wife‘s trip to New York for consultation with specialist.42 Her income, derived from investments she had made while running an interior decorating shop, had never exceeded $200a month, which she supplemented by selling her apples. But she always managed to help someone poorer.Years passed before I was able to return the money Effie had given me from time to time. She was ill now and had aged rapidly in the last year. ―Here, darling,‖ I said, ―is what I owe you.‖―Don‘t give it to me all at once,‖ she said. ― 43 ‖ I think she believed there was magic in the slow discharge of a love debt.The simple fact is that I never repaid the whole amount to Effie, for she died a few weeks later. 44 But a curious thing began to happen.Whenever I saw a fellow human in financial trouble, I was moved to help him. I can‘t afford to do this always, but in the ten years since Effie‘s death, I have indirectly repaid my debt to her.The oddest part of the whole affair is that people whom I help often help others later on. 45 So the account can never be marked closed, for Effie‘s love will go on in hearts that have never known her.[A] At that time, it seemed that my debt would forever go unsettled.[B] Give your help to those in greater need.[C] Effie was not a rich woman.[D] Effie worked diligently all her lift.[E] Cash was the one thing in the world I lacked just then.[F] By now, the few dollars Effie gave me have been multiplied many times.[G] Give it back as I gave it to you---a little at a time.Part DDirections:Read the following text from which 10 words have been removed. Choose from the words A – O the most suitable one to fill each numbered gap in the text (46 - 55). There are FIVE extra words that you do not need to use. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.It can be a special experience to go on a family trip during the holiday season, but one reason that many parents 46 to stay home is the cost of travel. Here are some ways of reducing your travel 47 .Flying is a fast way to arrive at your destination, but the cost of airline tickets can really add up if you are buying flights for the whole family. Often, it is cheaper to pay for gas 48 the whole family can fit in the car, 49 with the current decreased in gas prices.If your destination is too far to drive to, you should look at a variety of 50 for your flight times. For example, it is often cheaper to fly on Christmas day instead of flying a few days before Christmas. Also, 51 early morning flights is cheaper than traveling during peak times during the day.Eating out 52 you are on the road can quickly increase the trip cost, and it‘s much cheaper to stop at the grocery store, planning your own food 53 . If you plan to eat out, then it‘s usually cheaper to eat at a restaurant during breakfast or lunch, 54 you to skip the higher dinner prices.Also, it might be cheaper to visit an all-inclusive resort. These resorts include all the meals and a variety of activities, and many of them have children‘s activities so that the kids can 55 entertained during the trip.[A] allowing [B] if [C] begin [D] choose [E] driving[F] especially [G] expenses [H] instead [I] before [J] options[K] stay [L] taking [M] too [N] troubles [O] whileSection ⅢWriting (45 minutes)Directions:You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section on your ANSWER SHEET. Part A56. Your friend Paul wants to know in detail about the part-time job you took at a restaurant during the summer vacation. Write an email to Paul, telling him about:1) what you did on the job.;2) how you felt about the working environment and co-workers;3) what you learned from the job.You should write about100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your email. Use "Wang Lin" instead.Part B57. Directions:Read the text below. Write an essay in about 120 words, in which you should summarized key points of the text and make comments on them. Try to use your own words.Lori Schneider knows a few things about fear. ―We were crossing a ridge that dropped off 8,000 feet on both sides,‖ says the 53-year-ole climber of ascending Mount Everest last spring. ―The wind was blowing at 60 miles an hour. If there was ever a moment to panic, this was it.‖But she didn‘t. An hour later, she reached the peak—the last step in her personal challenge to scale the highest mountains on all seven continents.Ten years earlier, she‘d come face-to-face with a different type of fear, when she was unable to feel anything in the right side of her body. After learning she had multiple sclerosis (MS)—a serious illness that gradually makes a person weak and unable to move or see, she left her marriage, job, and home: ―I ran frommy whole life.‖It was just before climbing South America‘s Mount Aconcagua in 2000 that she set her sights on the Seven Summits. After training by pulling 50-pound bags of dog food up the ski slopes near her home, she topped Europe‘s Mount Elbrus in 2002, North America‘s McKinley in 2006, and Australia‘s Kosciuszko and Antarctica‘s Vinson Massif in 2008. She‘d scaled Africa‘s Kilimanjaro in 1993. That left Asia‘s Everest, the highest of all.And there she stood, on a ridge at 28,000 feet. ―When I trained, I told myself to take one step at a time by spelling out words,‖ she says. ―So I spelled out ?Don't let fear in.‘‖ It got her to the top.She‘s the first person with MS to conquer the Seven Summits. With her condition stable, she plans a return to Kilimanjaro—this time with 15 others with MS by her side.参考答案及解析第⼀部分听⼒理解1-5 CDBAD 6-10 DAABC 11-15 CDBCB 16-20 CADCC 21-25 BBCDA[听⼒原⽂] PART A1. M: Good morning. May I help you?W: I'd like to exchange some money first.M: Anything else?W: Then open a saving account.2. M: When will the bank open?W: It opens from 8:30 a. m. to 6:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday, and it opens from 9:30 a. m. to 3:30 p.m.on Saturday and Sunday.3. M: Why don‘t we stop for some crackers after the film?W: I‘d love to, but I am on a diet.M: But you‘re very slim.W: Yes, girls can never be too thin.4. W: Dear, I feel hungry now. How about you?M: So do I. Let me call the room service. Hello, room service. Please send a menu to 826, thank you!5. W: Jack must have been joking when he said that he was going to quit his job.M: Don't be too sure. He told me that he was trying to sell his house.6. M: I'd like to talk to you about our next building project. Can you fix a meeting for this week? What aboutThursday?W: Well, I‘m sorry. I‘ve been extremely busy this week. I‘ll be at a meeting all day on Thursday. And I‘m going out of town on Friday. Is Wednesday all right?7. M: I thought it would be fun if we all went to the movie downtown.W: Count me out.M: Why?W: I‘ve heard that it‘s not worth the money.8. M: You must be Kelly. Thanks for coming. It‘s hard to find a good babysitter on a Friday night.W: I like watching kids, and I need the extra money. I‘d like to talk to you about my new rate increases. 9. M: Mrs. Anderson, you must have gained a deep insight into the problems of married couples.W: Yes, I think I have.M: What do you consider to be the most important problems?10. M: I enjoy camping out in the summer. A great change from city life, I think.W: Yes, you said it. I went with my friends last Sunday. We really enjoyed ourselves, and we are going camping next weekend. Would you like to come along with us?M: I‘d love to, thank you.PART BQuestions 11-13. [听⼒原⽂]M: Come in. Please have a seat.W: Thank you.M: I‘m Paul Turner. Branch Manager.W: Katie Thomas, nice to meet you.M: I hear that you‘re looking for temporary office work.W: That‘s right.M: How old are you, Katie?W: Eighteen.M: That‘s rather young. What experience have you had?W: Well, I‘ve just left school, in fact, and I‘m looking for a job between now and when I go to college.M: It doesn't sound as if we can help, Katie. You see, our clients are very demanding, especially when it comes to new office technology.W: Oh, that‘s no problem. I took extra classes in office skills at school.M: Oh, perhaps you‘d like to outline what you‘ve been doing?W: I started by learning keyboard skills. Then I went on to learn about word processing.M: Good. You seem qualified from the technical point of view. But how well do you think you‘ll get along with people in an office?W: I think I‘m quite adaptable. I belonged to the drama society, as well as working on the school magazine.And I played a bit of sports. So I‘m used to working as part of a team.M: Sounds good. Let‘s see…There‘s a request from Johnson‘s Imports for ―a bright youngster…‖. Questions 14-17 [听⼒原⽂]W: Good morning, Mr. Tim. It‘s a long time since I had the pleasure of a visit from you.M: Yes, it must be three or four years. I haven‘t visited you since I called about my will. You helped me with that, you remember?W: Yes, I remember. Do you want to make any changes in your will?M: I don't think that will be necessary, but you‘ll tell me if it is. I left everything, you remember, to my wife, and after her death, to my son Jerry. I‘ve about $15,000 in shares of industrial companies. These bring in, after paying tax, about $1,125 a year. Well, I‘m earning a good salary now, and I shall get a good pension from my employers, so my wife and I can live fairly comfortably with this extra income. I want to buy some land and build a house for my son; he will need a house when he gets married, I‘m thinking of building one and giving it to him.W: Your son‘s lucky. So you want my help buying the land and building the house.M: Yes, that‘s right. As soon as you‘ve done what‘s necessary for buying the land, Jerry and I will see an architect.W: Have you found a plot yet?M: Jerry was in Edinburgh last Saturday and saw a plot he likes. My wife and I went there two days ago, and we liked it, too. I‘d like you to make the necessary inquiries for me.W: I‘d be pleased to do that. I shall have to write to the Local Authority and inquire whether it is allowed to build a house on your piece of land. You‘re not allowed to build a house without permission from the Planning Authority. And sometimes the Authority decides that a house must be built of stone, and not of brick, so that it doesn't spoil the surrounding village.Questions 18-21 [听⼒原⽂]W: Hello. Can I help you?M: Yes, er…I am going to see the West End.W: How much time do you have?M: Just one day.W: Well, what do you particularly want to do?M: I want to visit museums, art galleries, Buckingham Palace, do some shopping, go to the theater…W: But you only have one day!M: That‘s right.W: Well, you can go shopping in the moring.M: Where?W: In Oxford Street.M: How do I get there?W: You can walk through Hyde Park. It‘s quite near.M: Good. What time do the shops open?W: At nine.M: Are there any restaurants in Oxford Street?W: Yes, there are. You can have lunch there.M: Are there any museums near Oxford Street?W: Yes, the British Museum. You can go there in the afternoon.M: Good, what time does it close?W: At five.M: I want to go to the theater in the evening.W: Well, there are many theaters near there.M: Where?W: In Shaftsbury Avenue. You can take a bus from the British Museum.M: Perfect. Thanks for your help.W: You‘re welcome. Have a good time.Questions 22-25[听⼒原⽂]Why do people smoke? One reason is that people become dependent on cigarettes. The substance which people cannot resist in cigarettes is nicotine. When people smoke the nicotine goes directly into the blood stream and makes people feel relaxed. A smoker‘s body gets accustomed to the nicotine and if he stops smoking he feels nervous. Many smokers try to stop smoking but because of their dependence on nicotine they feel so uncomfortable that they often find it too hard to stop. Another reason is that people simply enjoy smoking and what it symbolizes. Having a cigarette for many people means taking a break. For some people smoking becomes part of certain social forms, for example, the cigarette after dinner. Many people enjoy smoking because it makes their hands busy.Many people also like the taste of tar in cigarettes. However, it is the tar causes cancer. While governments and health experts have tried to make people give up smoking entirely, cigarette manufacturers have to keep selling them by producing cigarettes with less tar. Many people is western countries have welcomed these cigarettes since they find it difficult to stop smoking but want to reduce its risk.第⼆部分阅读Text 1参考译⽂5岁的伊利亚带了⼀⼤盒彩⾊铅笔去学校。
2015年英语三级参考试题答案
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2016年9月公共英语3级答案(完整版)
2016年9月公共英语三级考试答案（完整版）选择题选择：听力 1-5 BDAAB； 6-10 BCDBB； 11-15 ACBCB； 16-20 ABCBA； 21-25 ADBCA阅读理解：26-30DACBD；30-35BDCBA36-40；DGBCE； 41-55 EGFBA；LNHKM；FAJGO小作文环保组织正在招牌志愿者，你希望加入，写一封应聘邮件，内容：你为什么想要成为志愿者，你能为环保组织做什么，你什么时间有空面试。
邮件落款 WangLin范文Dear sirMy name is Wang Lin is the world environmental organization recruitment volunteers, want to join the world environmental organization, I come from China, to settle in QinghaiI love the environment, won the "environmental knowledge contest" first prize proficient in English can be fluent in the language of q349128142 foreign exchange. If I can join the world environmental protection organization I decide to do the following: 1 work hard, take seriously, do a good job. 2 to actively promote environmental protection 3 do our best to prevent the destruction of the environment.I hope the world is cleaner and greener.YoursWanglin大作文一名富翁患了严重眼疾，找了一名有名的医生治疗并小手术后，医生建议一个月避免强光保证快速恢复。
2015年09月全国公共英语等级考试PETS 2 笔试完整版
2015年09月全国公共英语等级考试PETS 2 笔试真题第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers talking about?A. Holiday plans.B. Moving to New York.C. A party with old friends.2. What is the woman going to do on Sunday?A. Go to the beach with the man.B. Have a dinner with her family.C. Receive some guests at home.3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Neighbors.C. Strangers.4. What do we know about John’s new job?A. It is well paid.B. It is near his home.C. It has long working hours.5. What does Kate promise to do?A. Answer phone calls for Jim.B. Go to a meeting with Jim.C. Send a message to Jim.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
2015年9月统考英语-大学英语B 3 解析
大学英语B3一、交际英语1.－_______－No, thanks. I'm just looking around. I'll let you know if I want anything.A.Could you help me?B.What will you buy?C.Can I help you?D.Do you like to look around?答案：C Can I help you? 有什么可以帮您的吗？根据答句推断。
2.Let me introduce myself. I'm Steward．-- _________A.What a pleasure.B.Pleased to meet you.C.I don't know.D.Thanks a lot.答案：B Pleased to meet you.相当于Nice to meet you.3.- Do you mind my smoking here?- _______A.No, thanks.B.Yes, I do.C.Yes. I'd rather not.D.Good idea.答案：B Yes, I do. 我介意。
肯定回答。
4.- Excuse me, could you show me the way to the nearest post office?- ______Oh yes! Two blocks away from here at the Green Avenue. You can't miss it.A.I beg your pardon?B.What do you mean?C.You're welcome.D.Mm, let me think.答案：D Mm, let me think. 嗯，让我想一想。
表示思考。
5.- Who's speaking?- This is Tom ________.A.speaksB.spokenC.speakingD.saying答案：C Who's speaking?——This is sb speaking. 电话用语，刚接起电话时确认对方身份。
英语三级考试试题
英语三级考试试题Part I: Reading Comprehension (阅读理解)Directions: In this part, you are going to read certain materials and answer some questions. English materials will be provided, and all the questions and answers will also be in English.Passage 1According to the passage, what are the main causes of air pollution in big cities?A. Industrial emissions and traffic congestionB. Rapid urbanization and population growthC. Agricultural activities and construction workD. Deforestation and waste incinerationPassage 2What is the main idea of the passage?A. The benefits of regular exercise for physical healthB. The importance of a balanced diet for mental well-beingC. The connection between sleep quality and cognitive functionD. The impact of stress management on overall wellnessPassage 3Which option best describes the author's opinion on renewable energy?A. It is costly and inefficient compared to traditional sources.B. It is the most sustainable solution for future energy needs.C. It lacks government support and investment opportunities.D. It has limited potential to replace fossil fuels entirely.Part II: Listening Comprehension (听力理解)Directions: In this part, you are going to listen to some recordings and answer questions based on what you hear. Make sure you listen carefully and pay attention to key details.Recording 1What is the speaker's main reason for wanting to travel to Japan?A. To experience the country's rich history and cultureB. To study abroad at a prestigious universityC. To attend a traditional Japanese tea ceremonyD. To explore the natural beauty of Mount FujiRecording 2What does the speaker suggest as a solution to the current traffic congestion problem?A. Implementing stricter traffic laws and regulationsB. Building additional highways and express lanesC. Promoting public transportation and carpoolingD. Encouraging more people to walk or ride bicyclesRecording 3What is the speaker's overall opinion on the new company policy?A. It will improve employee morale and productivityB. It lacks consideration for work-life balanceC. It is likely to result in increased turnover ratesD. It reflects the company's commitment to sustainabilityPart III: Writing (写作)Directions: In this part, you are required to write an essay on the given topic. Your response should be clear, well-organized, and demonstrate your ability to express ideas effectively in written English.Topic: The Impact of Social Media on SocietyIn recent years, social media platforms have become increasingly influential in shaping modern culture and communication. Discuss the positive and negative effects of social media on society as a whole. Provide examples to support your arguments and suggest ways to mitigate the negative impacts while maximizing the benefits of social media for individuals and communities.Remember to use appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures to convey your ideas effectively. Your essay should be logically structured and free of grammatical errors. Aim for clarity and coherence in your writing to present a compelling argument on the topic.Good luck!。
公共英语三级考试真题及答案
公共英语三级考试真题及答案1、It was _____the policeman came_____the parents knew what had happened to their son. [单选题] *A.before…asB. until…whenC. not until…that(正确答案)D.until…that2、When Max rushed to the classroom, his classmates _____ exercises attentively. [单选题] *A. didB. have doneC. were doing(正确答案)D. do3、If by any chance someone comes to see me, ask him to leave a _____. [单选题] *A. message(正确答案)B. letterC. sentenceD. notice4、The soldiers were_____of running away when the enemy attacked. [单选题] *A.chargedB.accused(正确答案)C.scoldedD.estimated5、My mother’s birthday is coming. I want to buy a new shirt ______ her.（）[单选题] *A. atB. for(正确答案)C. toD. with6、We should _______ a hotel before we travel. [单选题] *A. book(正确答案)B. liveC. stayD. have7、--What’s your _______, Jim Green?--Jim. [单选题] *A. full nameB. first name(正确答案)C. last nameD. family name8、I’ve _______ a job interview today. [单选题] *A. haveB. had(正确答案)C. hasD. have gone to9、Julia’s on holiday in Shanghai _______. [单选题] *A. in a momentB. after a momentC. at the moment(正确答案)D. at any moment10、96．Let's cross the street from school. There is a park ______ the school. [单选题] * A．far fromB．next toC．atD．opposite(正确答案)11、27．Will it ______ warm in the room? [单选题] *A．areB．be(正确答案)C．isD．going to be12、It’s reported that there are more than 300?_______ smokers in China. [单选题] *A. million(正确答案)B. millionsC. million ofD. millions of13、The children are playing wildly and making a lot of?_______. [单选题] *A. cryB. voicesC. noises(正确答案)D. music14、30．It is known that ipad is _________ for the old to use. [单选题] *A．enough easyB．easy enough (正确答案)C．enough easilyD．easily enough15、His understanding made a deep impression_____the young girl. [单选题] *A.on(正确答案)B.inC.forD.with16、—Does your grandpa live ______ in the country?—Yes. So I often go to visit him so that he won’t feel ______. （）[单选题] *A. alone; aloneB. lonely; lonelyC. lonely; aloneD. alone; lonely(正确答案)17、We have _______ a double room with a bath for you in the hotel. [单选题] *A. boughtB. reserved(正确答案)C. madeD. taken18、If the trousers are too long, ask the clerk to bring you a shorter _____. [单选题] *A. suitB.setC.oneD.pair(正确答案)19、______this story, and you will realize that not everything can be bought with money. [单选题] *A. ReadingB. ReadC. To readD.Being read(正确答案)20、We ______ boating last weekend.（）[单选题] *A. goB. went(正确答案)C. are goingD. will go21、2．I think Game of Thrones is ________ TV series of the year. [单选题] * A．excitingB．more excitingC．most excitingD．the most exciting (正确答案)22、My daughter is neither slim nor fat and she’d like a _______ skirt. [单选题] *A. largeB. medium(正确答案)C. smallD. mini23、—_____ are the Olympic Games held? —Every four years [单选题] *A. How longB. How often(正确答案)C. How soonD. How far24、You can't see many _____ in a hospital. [单选题] *A. man nurseB. men nurses(正确答案)C. men nurseD. man nurses25、It is reported（）three people were badly injured in the traffic accident. [单选题] *A. whichB. that(正确答案)C.whileD.what26、If you do the same thing for a long time, you'll be tired of it. [单选题] *A. 试图B. 努力C. 厌倦(正确答案)D. 熟练27、The travelers arrived _______ Xi’an _______ a rainy day. [单选题] *A. at; inB. at; onC. in; inD. in; on(正确答案)28、Many people believe that _________one has, _______ one is, but actually it is not true. [单选题] *A. the more money ; the happier(正确答案)B. the more money ; the more happyC. the less money ; the happierD. the less money ; the more happy29、While they were in discussion, their manager came in by chance. [单选题] *A. 抓住时机B. 不时地C. 碰巧(正确答案)D. 及时30、Mr. Wang is coming to our school. I can’t wait to see _______. [单选题] *A. herB. him(正确答案)C. itD. them。
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2015年9月公共英语三级考题试卷及答案1-25 略Directions:Read the following two texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.Text 1Five-year-old Elia arrived at school with a big box of colored pencils. Her friend, Anna, offeted to exchange her set of markers for the brand-new pencils. Elia agreed, but soon discovered that the markers were dried up. "That's not fair!" cried Elia to her teacher. “I want my new pencils back.” After some tears and negotiation, the teacher helped the girls set things right by returning the items to their original owners.Later that day, at story time, the teacher shared the picture book classic A Bargain for Frances. Though the conflict in the story is just over a broken tea set, the message about fair play was not lost on the children. The book was helpful in exploring a small, yet significant, life lesson. Stories are vital to the way we process and experience life events and the feelings that surround us. The ability to create, share, and respond to stories is one of the vital characteristics of being human. In fact, the human brain is programmed to see patterns and become fascinated in the plot development of stories, finally storing them in long-term memory. As a result, the brain is a remarkably effective processor of stories, both real and fictional.High-quality picture books are a good blend of art and literature that attracts kids' imagination and communicates an idea in an effective way. These books me perfect teaching tools, as they deal with the powerful emotions that kids feel, model effective coping strategies, and present complex concepts in appropriate ways. In addition, according to brain research, the picture book complements words with what leaves the most permanent impression: images. The pictures in books are distinctive from the fleeting images kids see on television in that they remain on the page, ready to be revisited, touched, and commented upon.Whether we share stories about families, historical events, or emotions, stories are a way to sum up life's memorable moments and lasting lessons. We can control the power of literature and use it to develop positive character in young kids by reading often, choosing suitable books, and enjoying stories together.26. Elia cried “That' s not fair!" as she thought that she wasA. cheated by her friendB. defeated by her friendC. ignored by her teacherD. scolded by her teacher27. A Bargain for Frances is intended to teach kids how toA. Play fair in lifeB. organize thingsC. win in conflictsD. write a message28. According to the text, stories can help kidsA. realize their potentialB. improve their memoryC. concentrate on readingD. understand the human world29. In comparison with pictures in books, television imagesA. are frequently commented onB. stay temporarily with childrenC. blend art and literature vividlyD. communicate ideas effectively30. The power of literature can help kids develop theirA. positive characterB. interest in historyC. passion for storiesD. learning strategiesText 2We have heard a lot about the health benefits of tea, especially green tea. It is high in poly-phenols, compounds with strong antioxidant activity that in test-tube and animal models show anti- cancer and heart-protective effects. Goodclinical studies are few, however, and although physicians tell their patients to drink green tea, there hasn't been any definite proof of the value of that advice.A team of Japanese researchers was able to link green tea consumption with decreased mortality from many causes-including heart disease. The researchers tracked 40,530 healthy adults ages40 to 79 in a region of northeastern Japan where most people drink green tea, following them for up to 11 years. Those who drank five or more cups of green tea a day had significantly lower mortality rates than those who drank less than one cup a day. There were also fewer deaths from cardiovascular disease.But no such association was seen with deaths from cancer. Nor was consumption of oolong or black tea connected with any decrease in mortality. Those teas are easier to be combined with oxy- gen in processing, which not only darkens the color of the leaves and changes their flavor but also reduces their polyphenol content.Coffee is more complicated. It has received both gold stars and black marks in medical literature. It, too, contains antioxidants, although they are less well studied than tea polyphenols. Evidence for the health benefits of coffee is growing, however. A group of investigators from Finland, Italy and the Netherlands reports that coffee seems to protect against age-related decline in mental capacity. The scientists studied 676 healthy men born from 1900 to 1920 and followed them for 10 years, using standardized measures of brain function. Their conclusion: the men who consumed coffee had significantly less decline in mental capacity than those who didn't. Three cups a day seemed to provide the most protection.Population studies like those help us form assumptions about relationships between dietary habits and long-term health. We still have to test our suppositions in controlled conditions, and measure the effects of coffee and tea on various systems of the body.31. Physicians often tell their patients to drink green tea becauseA. its medical value has been provedB. it is believed to be good for one's healthC. it has long since been used clinicallyD. its effectiveness has been shown in animals32. The Japanese study seems to have confirmed the positive effect of green tea onA. young adultsB. Asian peopleC. patients with cancerD. patients with heart disease33. The text indicates that black tea differs from green tea in thatA. it can retain the color of its leavesB. it can reduce cancer-related deathsC. it contains less polyphenol contentD. it is stronger in flavor than the latter34.Coffee is beneficial to one' s health becauseA.it has more antioxidants than green teaB. it slows down the rate of brain agingC. it lowers the rate of natural mortalityD. it keeps systems of the body active35. The text indicates that the relationships between dietary habits and long-term healthA. are a falsely perceived suppositionB. are a conflicting issue among peopleC. deserve further scientific researchD. deserve to be tested on a larger population答案：26. A 27.A 28.D 29.B 30.A 31.B 32.D 33.C 34.B 35.CDirections:Read the texts from a magazine section called "Letters" in which five people wrote about on- line shopping. For questions 36- 40, match the name of each person to one of the statements ( A-G) given below. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.Jennifer:In your article about online shopping being the newest and easiest way to shop, you said that computers will replace shopping malls sooner or. later because they make buying things faster and ,cheaper. But don't you think that the entire point of shopping is to spend leisure time with friends while doing something necessary. Shopping is not just a quick task. It is, in fact, an entire way of life.Paul:I am a great collector of all manner of hard-to-find items such as out-of-print books and antiques. Purchasing in physical stores would mean round-the-world travel and years of effort. I can get the same result in a few hours on eBay, and often at bargain prices. I am quite well-off, but buy very few consumer items available in regular shops. I have many friends and acquaintances with the same approach.Mike:My wife buys online often. I have not heard complaints or dissatisfaction. She can compare with different online vendors' prices after she has decided what she wants. It's delivered to the door, a big time savings and gas savings. If I need something, I check online fist and see what it costs and then decide where to buy, local stores or online. Online has the advantage most of the time.Henry:Virtually all online stores make you register. But, I don't need another username and password to remember. I will only buy online if I cannot find something locally. Even though shipping is fast, I'd rather drive across town and pay more to be able to bring home a new gadget the same day. And, most of the time, there is no difference in price between local stores and online stores.Jeff:If you think the prices are the same online as they ate locally, you're dealing with the wrong online retailers. I'm an online shopping veteran and I always save quite a bit on my large-dollar purchases. With a little research experience, I've easily saved thousands of dollars over the last several years. Besides, shipping on most items is reasonable and you don't even pay taxes 99.9% of the time.Now match the name of each person (36- 40) to the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements.Statements36. Jennifer37. Paul38. Mike39. Henry40. JeffA. I'll buy online only when I have to.B. You can enjoy steep discounts with most online sellers.C. I shift between buying on or off line depending on what suits me.D. Shopping is not only a necessary task but a sociable pleasure.E. Online selling helps to satisfy my special needs in buying.F. Buying online is far from being as good as it is boasted to be.G. Buying online can save you a lot only if you find the right online sellers.答案：37.D 37.E 38.C 39.A 40.GDirections:Read the following text from which five sentences have been removed, choose from the sentences A-G the most suitable one to fill each numbered gap in the text (41-45). There are Two extra sentences that you do not need to use. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET."Any apples today?" Effie asked cheerfully at my window. I followed her to her truck and bought a kilo. On credit,of course. 41 "Pay me whenever you like," said Effie, climbing back into her truck.All pretense of payment was dropped when our funds, food and fuel decreased to alarming lows. Effie came often, always bringing some gift: a jar of peaches or some firewood. There were other generosities. Our baby was not doing well, so Effie financed my wife's trip to New York for consultation with a specialist.42 Her income, derived from investments she had made while running an interior decorating shop, had never exceeded $ 200 a month, which she supplemented by selling her apples. But she always managed to help someone poorer.Years passed before I was able to return the money Effie had given me from time to time. She was. ill now and had aged rapidly in the last year. "Here, darling," I said, "is what I owe you.""Don' t give it to me all at once," she said. "43" I think she believed there was magic in the slow discharge of a love debt.The simple fact is that I never repaid the whole amount to Effie, for she died a few weeks later. 44 But a curious thing began to happen.Whenever I saw a fellow human in financial trouble, I was moved to help him.I can't afford to do this always, but in the ten years since Effie's death, I have indirectly repaid my debt to her.The oddest part of the whole affair is that people whom I help often help others later on. 45 So the account can never be marked closed, for Effie's love will go on in hearts that have never known her.A.At that time, it seemed that my debt would forever go unsettled.B. Give your help to those in greater need.C. Effie was not a rich woman.D. Effie worked diligently all her life.E. Cash was the one thing in the world I lacked just then.F. By now, the few dollars Effie gave me have been multiplied many times.G. Give it back as I gave it to you--a little at a time.答案：41.E 42.C 43.G 44.F 45.ADirections:Read the following text from which 10 words have been removed. Choose from the words A-0 the most suitable one to fill each numbered gap in the text (46-55). There are FIVE extra words that you do not need to use. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.It can be a special experience to go on a family trip during the holiday season, but one reason that many parents 46 to stay home is the cost of travel. Here are some ways of reducing your travel 47Flying is a fast way to arrive at your destination, but the cost of airline tickets can really add up if you are buying flights for the whole family. Often, it is cheaper to pay for gas 48 the whole family can fit in the car, 49 with the current decreases in gas prices.If your destination is too far to drive to, you should look at a variety of 50 for your flight times. For example, it is often cheaper to fly on Christmas day instead of flying a few days before Christmas. Also, 51 early morning flights is cheaper than traveling during peak times during the day.Eating out 52 you are on the road can quickly increase the trip cost, and it's much cheaper to stop at the grocery store, planning your own food 53 If you plan to eat out, then it' s usually cheaper to eat at a restaurant during breakfast or lunch, 54 you to skip the higher dinner prices.Also, it might be cheaper to visit an all-inclusive resort. These resorts include all the meals and a variety of activities, and many of them have children's activities so that the kids can 55 entertained during the trip.A.AllowingB. ifC. beginD. chooseE. drivingF. EspeciallyG. ExpensesH. insteadI. beforeJ. optionsK. StayL. TakingM. tooN. TroublesO. while节假日和家人一起出游是一种特别的体验，但是许多家长（46）选择待在家的原因是因为旅行花费较多。