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公共英语三级阅读理解考前冲刺练习（1）A good modern newspaper is an extraordinary piece of reading. It is remarkable first for what it contains: the range of news from local crime to international politics, from sports to business to fashion to science, and the range of comment and special features(特写)as well, from editorial page to feature article and interviews to criticism of books, art, theater, and music. A newspaper is even more remarkable for the way one reads it: never completely, never straight through, but always by jumping from here to there, in and out, glancing at one piece, reading another article all the way through, reading just a few paragraphs of the next. A good modern newspaper offers a variety to attract many different readers, but far more than any one reader is interested in. What bring this variety together in one place is its topicality(时事性), its immediate relation to what is happening in your world and your locality now. But immediacy and the speed of production that goes with it mean also that much of what appears in a newspaper has no more than transient(短暂的)value. For all these reasons, no two people really read the same paper: what each person does is to put together out of the pages of that day’s paper, his own selection and sequence, his own newspaper. For all these reasons, reading newspapers efficiently, which means getting what you want from them without missing things you need but without wasting time, demands skill and self-awareness as you modify and apply the techniques of reading.1. A modern paper is remarkable for all the following expect its ______.A. wide coverageB. uniform styleC. speed in reporting newsD. popularity[答案]B【精析】文中第一段第二句话"It is remarkable first for what it contains: the range of news from local crime to international politics, from sports to business to fashion to science, and the range of comment and special features(特写)as well, from editorial page to feature article and interviews to criticism of books, art, theater, and music.提到的是A项的内容，即wide coverage;第四句话A good modern newspaper offers a variety to attract many different readers…吻合了popularity的特点;第五句...its topicality揭示了其speed in…(C项)的特点，只有B项文中未体现。

公共英语三级pets3考前冲刺试卷

全国公共英语三级pets3考前冲刺试卷SECTION I Listening Comprehension Part ASECTION I Listening Comprehension Part B点击开始播放听力mp3:回答1-25题:1、When do you think this conversation took place?A.Before six.B.At six.C.After six.D.After seven.2、Why does the woman like the brick house better than the white house?A.It is bigger.B.It has a prettier color.C.It has a larger yard.D.It is brighter.3、What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A.Australian and American.B.Guest and host.C.Husband and wife.D.Professor and student.4、When will the meeting be closed?A.1：30.B.11：00.C.9：30.D.10：O0.5、What will the man probably do?A.Wait for the sale to start.B.Get further information about the sale.C.Call the TV station to be sure if the ad is true.D.Buy a new suit.6、What does the man mean?A.He thinks she should visit her cousin.B.Her cousin doesn’t visit very often.C.Her cousin is feeling a lot better today.D.He doesn’t think her cousin has been at home today.7、Why does the woman plan to go to town?A.To pay her bills in the bank.B.To buy books in a bookstore.C.To get some money from the bank.D.To meet someone in the town.8、What does the woman suggest Gordon do?A.He should start to find a new apartment right now.B.He should buy an apartment right away.C.He should start to find a new apartment in a few weeks.D.He should buy an apartment near the campus.9、What does the man say about Judy?A.He’s surprised she chose that agency.B.He wonders why she is still keeping the job.C.He doesn’t know when her classes started.D.He doubts if she makes much money now.10、What is the woman probably doing now?A.Writing an essay.B.Studying for a test.C.Shopping for shoes.D.Reading a magazine11、Where do you think does the dialogue take place?A.In a shop.B.At home.C.In the street.D.In a car.12、Who do you think Anne and Dick are?A.Their children.B.Their niece and nephew.C.Their friend' s children.D.Their neighbor' s kids.13、What will they buy for Dick?A.Some records.B.A toy suit.C.A space suit.D.A toy.14、What are the two speakers talking about?A.How to arrange for a trip.B.How to book a satisfactory room.C.When the shop will be closed.D.What the weather is like.15、Why is it not necessary for the man to take a taxi to the hotel? .A.Because there is an excellent bus service.B.Because there is an excellent railway service.C.Because there is an excellent subway system.D.Because taxi system there isn' t convenient.16、What' s the weather like at this season?ually warm but sometimes very cold and wet.B.Always warm.ually cold and wet but sometimes warm.D.Always cold.17、When will the man go on the trip?A.At once.B.Fifteen days later.C.By the 15th of this month.D.In the middle of this year.18、What is the first word the baby learned to say?A.Truck.B.OK.C.Duck.D.Tuck.19、How old was the baby when he learned to say that word correctly?A.About 18 months.B.About 21 months.C.About 24 months.D.About 12 months,20、What did the father do when the baby screamed that word at the airport?A.He corrected the baby.B.He tried to stop the baby.C.He hid himself somewhere.D.He didn' t do anything.21、Why did the mother pretend not to know the baby?A.She got angry with the father.B.She was frightened by the noise.C.She felt uneasy about the noisy babyD.She didn' t like the baby.22、Who is the speaker?A.A sales representative.B.A store manager.C.A committee chairperson.D.A class president.23、What is the purpose of the meeting?A.To determine who will graduate this year.B.To discuss the seating arrangement.C.To choose the chairperson of the ceremonies.D.To begin planning the graduation ceremonies.24、What should the students write on the paper?A.Their names, phone numbers and job preference.B.The names and addresses of their guests.C.The names of the committee they worked on last year.D.Their dormitory name, address and phone number.25、When is the next meeting?A.In an hour.B.Next week.C.In one month.D.Next year.SECTION II Use of English(15 minutes)26、根据资料，回答26-45题：If you are worried about things and are under a lot of stress at work or school, then you are probably not sleeping well. Worry can keep you awake, tossing and 26 in bed until the early hours of the morning when you eventually 27 asleep. When you wake up, you don' t feel 28 , but tired and worn out and 29 to face a new day."the more we worry, the 33 we sleep, the more we are unable to deal with 34 If we can find a way to get a good night' s sleep," he 35 ,"we can often find the 36 to deal with what' s worrying us. "So, what is a good night' s sleep? Research shows that the amount of sleep which people need in order to keep healthy 37 a lot. Seven hours is about the average amount, 38 strangely enough, sleeping longer often gives you a headache 39 of making you feel more refreshed.Dr. Winkle believes that preparing for sleeping is important. People who work late should try to give themselves a short 40 and do something restful before going to bed. This could be watching TV or listening to music. Doing some exercise 41 in the day should help you to feel physically as well as 42 tired. A bedtime drink can also help, but coffee or tea should be avoided as they contain caffeine(咖啡因) and will keep you. 43 . "When you put the light 44 ," Dr.Winkle says, "concentrate on relaxing your muscles. Working slowly up from your feet, and you'll be asleep 45 you know it. "A.turningB.rollingC.twistingD.rotating27、A.findB.feelC.dropD.all28、A.relievedB.renewedC.refreshedD.released29、A.impossibleB.unableC.powerlessD.incapable30、A.titledB.libeledC.entitledd31、A.impliesB.suggestsC.proposesD.indicates32、A.relatedB.tiedbinedD.put together33、A.moreB.lessC.shorterter34、A.nervousnessB.anxietyC.stressD.tension35、A.enhancesB.attachesC.insertsD.adds36、A.powerB.energyC.vigorD.force37、A.variesB.differsC.altersD.contrasts38、A.neverthelessB.sinceC.thoughD.however39、A.becauseB.spiteC.despiteD.instead40、A.pauseB.breakC.vacationD.interruption41、A.earlierB.earlyC.previouslyD.sooner42、A.spirituallyB.consciouslyC.mentallyD.emotionally43、A.asleepB.awakeC.alertD.active44、A.outB.onC.awayD.off45、A.as soon asB.whenC.beforeD.afterSECTION III Reading Comprehension Part A(40 minutes)46、根据所听到的内容，回46-60题"Family" is of course an elastic word. And in different countries it has different meanings. Butwhen British people say that their society is based on family life, they are thinking of "family"in itsnarrow, peculiarly European sense of mother, father and children living together in their own houseas an economic and social unit. Thus, every British marriage indicates the beginning of a new and in-dependentstarting one’s own life. The man’s first duty willthen be to his wife, and the wife’s to her husband. He will be entirely responsible for her financialsupport, and she for the running of the new home. Their children will be their common responsibilityand their alone. Neither the wife’s parents nor the husband’s, nor their brothers or sisters, aunts oruncles, have any right to interfere with them-they are their own masters.Readers of novels likeJane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice will know that in former times, marriage among wealthy families were arranged by the girl’s parents, that is, it was the "parents' duty tofind a suitable husband for their daughter, preferably a rich one, and by skillful encouragement tolead him eventually to ask their permission to marry her. Until that time, the girl was protected andmaintainedin the parents' home, and the financial relief of getting rid of her could be seen in theirgiving the newly married pair a sum of money called a dowry (嫁妆). It is very different today.Most girls of today get a job when they leave school and become financially independent before theirmarriage. This has had two results. A girlthing for all of thegirls, as their social status are much higher and they are no longer the subordinate(部下，下级) oftheir parents and husbands.What does the author mean by "Family is of course an elastic word"?A.Different families have different ways of life.B.Different definitions could be given to the word.C.Different nations have different families.D.Different times produce different families.47、For an English family, the husband’s duty is________A.supporting the family while the wife is working outB.defending the family while the wife is running the homeC.providing financial support while the wife is running the homeD.independent while his wife is also independent48、Everything is decided in a family________A.by the coupleB.with the help of their parentsC.by brothers and sistersD.with the help of aunts and uncles49、What is TRUE conceming the book Pride and Prejudice?A.It is the best book on marriage.B.It is a handbook on marriage.C.It gives some idea of English social life in the past.D.It provides a lot of information of former-time wealthy families.50、With regard to marriage in Britain, present-day girls differ from former-time girls in________A.the right familyB.more parental supportC.choosing husbandsD.social position51、根据资料，回答51-65题：You must have been troubled by when to say "I love you" because it is one of the greatest puzzles in our life.What if you say it first and your partner doesn' t love you back? Or if they do say it but you don't feel they mean it? Being the first to declare your love can be nerve-racking(紧张) and risky and can leave you feeling as vulnerable as a turtle with no shell. But is the person who says it first really in a position of weakness? Doesn' t it pay to hold back, play it cool and wait until the other half has shown their hand first?"A really good relationship should be about being fair and being equal," says psychologist Sidney Crown. "But love is seldom equal. " All relationships go through power struggles but, he says ,if a love imbalance continues for years, the rot will set in. "That feeling of ' I' ve always loved you more' may be subverted(颠覆，破坏) for a time, but it never goes away completely and it often emerges in squabbling(大声争吵). In love, at least, the silent, withholding type is not always the most powerful. "The strongest one in a relationship is often the person who feels"The one with the upper hand is often the person who takes the initiative. In fact, the person who says ' I love you' first may also be the one who says ' I' m bored with you' first. " Hall believes that much depends on how "I love you" is said and the motivation of the person saying it."Is it said when they' re drunk? Is it said before their partner flies off on holiday, and what it really means is ' Please don' t be unfaithful to me' ? By saying I love you' ,they really say' Do you love me?' If so, wouldn' t it just be more honest to say that?" Collins agrees that intention iseverything."It' s not what is said, but how it' s said. What it comes down to is the sincerity of the speaker. "What is the main idea of this passage?A.The importance of "I love you"B.The meaning of "I love you"C.The time of saying "I love you"D.The place of saying "I love you"52、In the first sentence the author means that__________.A.it is easy to say "I love you"B.it is hard to say "I love you"C.we have many troubles in our lifeD.people usually do not know when to say "I love you"53、According to the expert, a good relationship should be__________.A.fair and equalB.fair and kindC.powerful and equalD.confident and fair54、In the third paragraph, the phrase "with the upper hand" means__________.A.being low in spiritB.having only one handC.being activeD.being passive55、What is the most important for you to consider when somebody says "I love you" to you?A.The intention.B.The place.C.The time.D.The determination.56、根据材料,回答56-70题:Technology has been an encouragement of historical change. It acted as such a force in Eng-land beginning in the eighteenth century, and across the entire Western World in the nineteenth.Rapid advances were made in the use of scientific findings in the manufacture (制造) of goods,which has changed ideas about work. One of the first changes was that other forms of energy havetaken the place of human power. Along with this came the increased use of machines to manufac-ture products in less time.People also developed machines that could produce the same parts for a product: each nail wasexactly like every other nail, meaning that each nail could be changed for every other nail. Thismeans that goods could be mass produced, though mass production required breaking productiondown into smaller and smaller tasks.Once this was done, workers no longer started on the product and labored to complete it. In-stead, they might work only one thousandth of it, other workerscompleting their own parts in cer-tain order. There is nothing strange about this manufacturing work by today’s standards. Highlyskilled workers were unable to compare with the new production techniques, as mass production al-lowed goods of high standard to be produced in greater number than could ever be done by hand.But the skilled worker wasn’t the only loser, the common workers lost too. Similar changes forcedfarmers away. The increased mechanization(机械化) of agriculture freed masses of workers fromploughing the land and harvesting its crops. They had little choice but to stream toward the rapidlydeveloping industrial centers. Increasingly, standards were set by machines. Workers no longerowned their own tools, their skill was no longer valued, and pride in their work was no longer pos-sible. Workers fed, looked after and repaired the machines that could work faster than humans atgreatly reduced cost.In this passage, which of the following is NOT considered as a change caused by the use of scientific findings in the production of goods?A.Other forms of energy have taken the place of human power.B.The increased exploitation of workers in the 19th century.C.The increased use of machines to make products in less time.D.The use of machines producing parts of the same standard.57、The underlined word "this" in the first paragraph refers to ______A.the use of scientific findingsB.the practice of producing the same parts for a productC.the human power being replaced by other forms of energyD.the technology becoming the encouragement of historical change58、The underlined word "this" in the second paragraph refers to the change that ______A.each nail could be taken the place of by every other nailB.each nail was exactly like every other nailC.producing tasks became smaller and smallerD.goods could be mass produced59、According to the writer, highly skilled workers______pletely disappeared with the coming of the factory systemB.were dismissed by the bossC.were unable to produce goods of high standardD.were unable to produce fine goods at that same speed as machines60、According to the passage, what did the farmers have to do with the coming of mechanization of agriculture?A.Many of them had to leave their farmland for industrial centers.B.They stuck to their farm work.C.They refused to use machines.D.They did their best to leam how to use the machines.SECTION III Reading Comprehension Part B(40 minutes)61、根据下列材料，请回答61-65题：Paula:The furore is determined by the actions of the present day. The responsibility we have for the fu-ture begins when we recognize that we ourselves create the future-that the future is not somethingimposed upon us by fate or other forces beyond our control. We ourselves build the future boththrough what we do and what we do not do.Mrs. John:The future will see more unbelievable things. In the future, people will be able to predict theirperformance from the strength of the brain’s electrical activity. Doctor Kramer has found that thestrength of the brain’s electrical activity can be measured through the scalp (头皮). Bosses couldmeasure brain activity through the scalp and tell whether a worker is performing well, working hard,or too tired to do the job properly.Mary:In the new century, things around us will be more fascinating. The chemical element in the heart issaid to increase your desire for fat, when is stimulated. This means that disturbances of this chemical ge-latin can lead to overeating. Doctor Sarah Leibowits presented an academic paper suggesting that the ap-petite for fat rich food can be controlled through drugs that block the effects of gelatin.Judy:In the future our life will change dramatically. It is quite certain that computers will play animportant part in our life. You will visit your doctor, and find that he uses a computer screen andvisual information about your condition, instead of his text books. Computers in your home will enable you to answer interactive questions about your health and show the alternative results whichwill affect you if you act in a certain way.Carrie:In the future, computers will change the way the doctors diagnose and treat their patients. Alsodoctors will change their traditional notion of medicine. Although pills for tension, heart conditions, being overweight and other life threatening conditions are prescribed by western doctors, most doctors now require patients to focus on healthy way of living by changing diets and doingmore exercise as a means to keep fit.Now match each of the items (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements.Statements[A]You build your own future.[B]Healthy lifestyle will be a more popular way to keep fit.[C]Computer will be an effective tool for doctors.[D]Doctors may not need pills for heart troubles or over[E]Your brain waves may be used to check out your work performance.[F]People will be able to visit doctors more frequently.[G]Our appetite will be well controlled by drugs.Paula62、Mrs. John 63、Mary64、Judy65、Carrieweight.SECTION IV Writing Part A(40 minutes)66、You have read the following magazine advertisement in which an American girl is looking for pen-friends and you want to get in touch with her.Write a letter to her (Andy Lewis), telling her about:1 ) your family2) your schooling or work3) your hobbiesYou should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use "Li Ping" instead. You needn' t write the address. SECTION IV Writing Part B(40 minutes)67、Look at the pictures below and write an essay about 120 words, making reference to thefollowing points:1) a description of the pictures2) your comments on this phenomenon。

2013年公共英语三级pets3临考冲刺试卷及答案解析二

2013年公共英语三级pets3临考冲刺试卷及答案解析二SectionI Listening Comprehension(25minutes)Now lookat question 1.1. Whereis this conversation probably taking place?[A] In apost office.[B] Atan insurance agency.[C] Onan airplane.[D] In amoving company.2. Whatdoes the woman mean?[A] Shelent her notes to a classmate.[B] Sheforgot to borrow the notes.[C] Shedoesn't have an exam.[D] Sheleft her notes in class.3. Whydoes the woman ask about the time?[A] Shedoes not have a watch.[B] Sheis nervous about the appointment.[C] Tom's watch keeps good time.[D] Tomis afraid to be late.4. Whatare they talking about?[A]Their best friend.[B]Their favorite color.[C]Theclothes the woman is wearing.[D] Apresent the man has bought.5. Wheredid the conversation most probably take place?[A] In alibrary.[B] In aclassroom.[C] In abookstore.[D] In ahotel.6. Whatdoes the man mean?[A] It's hard to find a room.[B] Healways walks around in the dormitory.[C] It's his tuna to clean the dormitory.[D] Hisdormitory is quite small.7. Whomis the man speaking to?[A]Electrician.[B]Plumber.[C]Guard.[D]Mechanic.8. Howmany apples will she buy?[A] 8.[B]12.[C]36.[D] 24.9. Whatis the woman trying to do?[A] Getdirections to the bus station.[B] Getto the grocery store.[ C]Give the man directions to the bus station.[D] Findout where the stoplight is.10. Whatis the address given by the man?[A]1120, East 42nd Street.[B]1120, East 32nd Street.[C]1220, East 32nd Street.[D]1220, East 42nd StreetQuestions11 ~ 13 are based on the following dialogue about post service.11. Howlong did it take for a letter to get to the USA six years ago?[A]Usually four or five days.[B] A week.[C] Morethan a week.[D] Itdepends.12.Where does this conversation take place?[A] Ashop.[B] Arestaurant.[C] Abookstore.[D] Apost office.13. Whatis NOT mentioned in the conversation?[A] Anoverseas mail.[B]. Aregistered letter.[C] Apost office box.[D] Aparcel.Questions14 ~ 17 are based on the following dialogue on traveling.14. What is Ms. Bush's main purpose for the trip?[A]Sightseeing in Australia andthe Far East.[B]Visiting a friend in Cairo.[C]Attending a conference in Sydney.[D]Shopping in Hong Kong.15. Whatwill Ms. Bush probably buy?[A] Anexcursion fare.[B] Afull return ticket.[C] Asingle ticket.[D] Twotickets.16. Howmuch does the full fare cost?[A]1,402 pounds.[B]1,204 pounds.[C]2,104 pounds.[D]4,102 pounds.17. Whatwill Ms. Bush' s trip probably be?[A] Herhome→Sydney→Cairo.[B] Herhome→Cario→Sydney.[C]Cairo→Her home→Sydney.[D]Sydney→Her home→Cairo.Questions18 ~ 21 are based on the following dialogue on sports.18. Whatare the man's hobbies?[A]Running and thinking.[B]Running and jumping.[C]Running and climbing.[D]Running and skiing.19. Whatis the main reason that the man runs every day?[A] Tothink out some difficult problems.[B] Todo some cross-country running.[C] Tofinish a course in physical training.[D] Tokeep fit and healthy.20. Whatis the man going to do next year?[A]Enter for the .London Marathon.[B] Do across-country running.[C]Climb the Alps with his wife.[D]Complete a course in snow and ice climbing.21. Whatis the speaker' s main topic?[A]Training for a professional athlete.[B] Hisphysical training.[C] Howto do cross-country running.[D] Howto do mountain climbing.Questions22 ~ 25 are based on a cornversation at the airport.22.What' s the airport like?[A] Ahotel.[B] Amarket.[C] A madhouse.[D] Ahospital.23. Whydoes the man want a one-way ticket to NewY ork?[A] Hewill live in New Y orkforever.[B] Hewill not do business in Los Angeles.[C] Hecan't pay the round trip ticket.[D] Hehates Los Angelesand does not want to be here again.24. Howwill the man pay the ticket?[A] Bycash.[B] Bycredit card.[C] Byplastic money.[D] Bytraveler' s check.25. Whatdid he order during his last flight?[A] Somecigarettes.[B] Aspecial salad.[C] Atoast.[D] Somemeat.Now youhave 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET1.That is the end of the listening comprehension section.Section Ⅱ Use of English(15 minutes)26.[A] that[B] this[C] it[D] which27.[A] products[B] programs[C] produce[D] governments28.[A] place[B] time[C] period[D] hour29.[A] sell[B] purchase[C] buy[D] advertise30.[A] national[B] public[C] commercial[D] local31.[A] In order to[B] So to[C] As to[D] So as to32.[A] program[B] month[C] advertisement[D] piece33.[A] one[B] another[C] other[D] others34.[A] provide[B] offer[C] buy[D] pay35.[A] from[B] on[C] in[D] with36.[A] factories[B] businesses[C] companies[D] audiences37.[A] Central[B] Federal[C] Official[D] Public38. [A] pay[B] income[C] grants[D] loans39.[A] donate[B] take[C] bring[D] carry40.[A] mature[B] major[C] minor[D] mere41.[A] programs[B] projects[C] nets[D] networks42.[A] take[B] get[C] borrow[D] sell43.[A] As[B] To[C] In[D] For44.[A] which[B] that[C] who[D] what45.[A] personal[B] private[C] own[D] pubhcSectionIII Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)46. Whatdoes the author mean by "Family is of course an elastic word"?[A]Different families have different ways of life.[B]Different definitions could be given to the word.[C]Different nations have different families.[D]Different times produce different families.47. Foran English family, the husband's duty is＿＿＿[A]supporting the family while the wife is working out[B]defending the family while the wife is running the home[C]providing financial support while the wife is running the home[D]independent while his wife is also independent48.Everything is, decided in a family＿＿＿[A] bythe couple[B] withthe help of their parents[C]bybrothers and sisters[D] withthe help of aunts and uncles49. Whatis TRUE concerning book Pride and Prejudice?.[A] Itis the best book on marriage.[B] Itis a handbook on marriage.[C] Itgives some idea of English social life in the past.[D] Itprovides a lot of information of former-time wealthy families.50. Withregard to marriage in Britain, present-day gifts differ from former-time girlsin＿＿＿[A] theright family[B] moreparental support[C]choosing husbands[D]social position51. Thispassage could be entitled＿＿＿[A] TheMusic World[B]Stevie Wonder[C] Great Musicians[D] Blind People52.Which of the following is NOT true about Stevie 's childhood?[A]Stevie often told people that a blind person was not necessarily disabled.[B] Helearnt to concentrate on things that he could do.[C] Heplayed as often as possible with his brother, who had normal sight.[D] Hetried very hard to train his sense of hearing.53. Bysaying." Stevie soon graduated from toy instruments to realinstruments", the authorm eans that＿＿＿[A]Stevie finished his study at a toy instruments school[B]Stevie began to study in a real instruments school[C]Stevie gave up all his toy instruments and began to buy many real instruments[D]Stevie started to play real instruments54. Theauthor mentions all the following facts EXCEPT that＿＿＿[A]Stevie's neighbors could often enjoy his playing and singing[B] itwas Ronnie White that recognized Stevie' s talent and led him to a successfulcareer[C]Berry Cordy helped him to set up his own recording company[D]Stevie's parents played a very important part in training his sense of hearing55. The"Fingertips＿＿＿[A]recorded Stevie' s musical performance that won him instant fame[B] wasa record that turned out to be a great success[C]carded the message that the blind could work miracles with their fingertips[D] allof the above56. Theanimal source which provides the most protein for human being is＿＿＿[A]beef[B]fish[C]pork[D]chicken57.Paragraph 2 indicates that＿＿＿[A]mostof man' s employment is from fishing[B] mancan always turn to fishing for employment[C]forty percent of Chileans live on fishing boats or ships[D]fishing has been the biggest industry in Newfoundland58. Inthe conflict between jobs and the environment,the author takes sides with thosewho arein favour of＿＿＿[A]increasing the annual catch[B]creating more jobs[C]getting greater fiscal profitability[D]conserving natural resources59. Thebalance between jobs and the environment can be kept if＿＿＿[A]fishingcapacity is further increased[B]fishing jobs are further increased[C]fewer well-equipped fishing ships are used[D]fewer species are allowed to rebuild60. Thepassage suggests that making less use of modern technology may.＿＿＿[A]reduce pressure on fish populations[B]threaten the world's annual catch[C]increase government' s investment[D] costtens of thousands of fishermen's jobsSectionIV Writing(40minutes)Part B67. Look at the pictures below and write anessay about 120 words, making reference to t hefollowingpoints:1) adescription of the pictures2) yourcomments on this phenomenon听力原文材料Question 1 :M: Can you tell me how much it would cost to send this package by air?W: Do you want to insure it?Question 2 :M: Why not use your class notes to study for the exam?W: Mary borrowed them from me yesterday.Question 3:W: Tom, what time is it now?M: It' s still early, just ten past two.W: Well, as you know, this is a very important appointment. I can' t belate, can I?M: Be confident. You are so excellent.Question 4:M: That' s a nice dress you' re wearing.W: Thank you. My mother gave it to me as a birthday present. She knew red is my favorite color.Question 5 :M: I' d like to have a copy of Professor Smith' s book on English dialects. W: I' m sorry, Sir. That book has been out of stock for some time now.M: Then I have to order one on the Internet.Question 6:W: Your dormitory is so tidy and clean, but it isn't very large.M: Yeah, I can hardly turn around in it.Question 7:M: This is Mr. James. My heater is not getting any power and the temperature is going to get down below freezing. Could you come over anrepair it?W: This is our busiest time of the year, but I' 11 speak to one of our men a- bout getting over there sometime today.Question 8 :W : I' m in charge of buying the fruit for the children at our church. I'm so h appy to find that apples and grapes are in season. Give me two dozens of each. M: I hope that they' re as good as they look.Question 9 :W: Could you please tell me how to get to the bus station here?M: Go straight until you come to the stoplight. Turn to the right and go a-bout two miles. When you get to the Sunny Grocery Store, turn left. You won' t miss it.Question 10 :M: Hello, I want a cab.W: OK. What address is .it?M : ll20, East 32nd Street.W: Right. The cab will be there in several minutes.M: Thanks a lot.Questions 11 ~ 13 :W: I want to mail this letter overseas.M: OK, Ma' am. I' 11 have to weigh it first. All right, it' s not overweight. T hat's 5.5 yuan for overseas mail.W: That's not expensive. How long does it take for a letter to get to theU.S.?M: It all depends. It usually takes four or five days.W: That's wonderful. It used to take more than a week when I was stayinghere six years ago. Well, I want to register it.M: All right. It probably takes a little longer to get there though.W: Yes, I know. Well, please let me have a post office box.M : That' s OK. Fill out this form, please.W: How much is the rent per month?M: It's 100 yuan per year.W: Here is the form and money.M: OK. Here is the key for you. The number is on it. Any more requests?W: No, thank you.Questions 14 ~ 17 :M: Good morning. Can I help you?W: Hello. My name' s Jill Bush. I' m planning to go to a conference inSydney for three weeks.M: I see. Do you want the excursion fare or the full return fare?W: Now, can I get a stopover on an excursion fare?M: Yes, you are allowed only one stopover on the excursion fare.W: Oh, I see, only one.M: Yes. But of course, if you pay the full return fare then you can have unlimi ted stopovers. There' s Singapore, Kuwait, Athens, you've really got quite a lo t of choices you know.W: Oh, It sounds good. You see, I've got a two-week holiday after the conference. How much is the full fare?M: The full fare? We ll, that's really quite a lot. It's £ 1,204.W: Yes. Well, it' s once in a lifetime, you know. The thing is actually that I' m absolutely afraid of flying. I've never done it before.M: Oh dear. Um...W: And I' m hoping that I can persuade my two friends to go along with me. M: Yes, that would be a good idea.W: By the way, one of them is in Cairo at the moment. Would it be possible for me to stopover there on my way to Sydney?M : Yes, of course. There are lots of flights to Cairo and, then plenty more on wards from Cairo to Sydney. And then you can stay for as long as you like. W: Oh, that's great! Thanks very much.Questions 18 ~ 21 :W: Well, Mr. Steve, we have had an interesting discussion about yourwork. Now, tell us something about your after work activities.M: I guess not much different from everyone else. I' m fond of sports, and I ru n about 3 miles every day. I particularly enjoy cross-country running, where yo u have to run across fields, jump over streams and soon. While I' m running I t hink about all kinds of things, and I can be-come more healthy. Next year I' m going to try the London Marathon. It's a long, hard race—26 miles, or 42 kilom eters and you have to be tough to finish, but I want to do it very much. I worr y a bit about get-ting old, and I' d like to prove to myself that I' m still al most as well as I was twenty years ago. I' m interested in climbing as well as running. I' II never become an expert climber, but I know what I' m doing in th e mountains. I successfully completed a course in snow and ice climbing when I was younger, and I've done a lot of easy climbs in the Alps during the last few years. My wife doesn't share my interest in mountains. She agreed to go climbi ng with me once, but she found that she felt sick as soon as she reached above 1,000 meters, so we decided to follow different hobbies.W : You certainly seem to enjoy various types of recreation. All right, Mr.Smit h. Thanks for your interesting talk.Questions 22 ~ 25 :w: Next! Good morning, can I help you?M: This place is a madhouse! Everybody is pushing and shoving!W: Yes, I know. We are shorthanded and it is very crowded today. Now what can I do for you?M: I want a ticket to New York.W: Okay. One way or round trip?M: One way, of course. I don' t want to hang around here any longer. I was here in Los Angeles last year and I hated it. I come here on business every year an d" I hate it. It' s too spread out, too smoggy !W: That' 11 be $ 375. How would you like to pay?M: Cash, of course, i don' t believe in plastic money or credit cards, orany of that. Listen, can you hurry it up?W: I' m doing my best, Sir. Aisle or window seat?M: Window seat.W: Smoking or nonsmoking?M: Nonsmoking, of course ! Oh, by the way, I' m supposed to get a special meal. Doctor' s order—I can' t eat meat. Last time I had a special salad plate. I'd like one of those this time, too.W: I' m sorry. I' m not able to do that. The special salad is not available dur ing this flight.M: What! You can't give me my special salad?W: I'm sorry. I would like to, but I simply cannot.M: Well, I don' t give up so easily. 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英语等级考试pets3阅读练习 1Part BDirections:Read the following article in which five people talk about smoking. For questions 36-40, match the name of each person to one of the statements (A-G)given below. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Richard:In my opinion, smoking is only an amusement, like playing cards, reading, etc. Many years ago, when an adult handed me a cigarette and lit it for me, I felt grown up. When I am with friends and have nothing to say, we smoke, consequently we no longer feel embarrassed. Sometimes, I light a cigarette, suffering and nervousness vanishing with the smoke, I cant help saying inwardlv: Hello, cigarette, mv old friend. Im coming to meet you againStanton:Many people believe smokers have the fight to smoke. But they also believe that others shouldnt have to pay a price. The risk of tobacco smoke is greater than the risk of radon gas is to non-smokers. Were talking maybe 40 percent greater. And if youre talking about all the carcinogenic air pollutants that EPA regulates, its 100 times greater.Davis:According to our investigation, tobacco smoke in the home and workplace could be killing 46,000 non-smokers each year in the United States. Thats 3,000 lung cancer deaths,11,000 from other cancers and 32,000 heart disease deaths. That would make passive smoking the leading preventable cause of death in the United States after alcohol and smoking itself. Smoking kills 390,000 while alcohol 120,000.James :Passive smoking has become the principal battleground for the tobacco industry and its opponents in the 1980s. It is no longer merely a health issue, but political and environmental. Cigarette pollution is fouling the air. According to the Environmental Protection Agencys indoor air programs result, we know that the indoor environment is far more polluted than the outdoor environment. Weve seen that again and again wherever weve looked all over the United States.Winston:Sir, another fact about smoking is that cigarettes give people a good deal of pleasure. There is considerable evidence, surprisingly little publicized, showing that smoking produces certain beneficial effects in human beings. Smoking counteracts some decrease in efficiency, and smokers improve their performance in complex situations while smoking. There is also evidence showing that nicotine can produce a tranquilizing effect during high emotional and shock situations, while on the other hand stimulating concentration in tedious situations.Now match each of the items(36 to 40)to the appropriate statementNote: There are two extra statements.Statements36. Richard A. Passive smoking is the third preventable cause of death.37. Stanton B. Smokers have the fight to smoke.38. Davis C. Smoking produces some positive effects in some complex situations.39. James D. Second-hand smoke is more harmful to non-smokers than those cancer inducing air pollutants40. WinstonE. Cigarette pollution has caused outdoor environment even worse.F. Smoking can help people get rid of nervousness.G. Smoking is also an environmental issue.PartB下面是五个人对吸烟问题的不同观点。

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2019年3月公共英语三级阅读考前冲刺题第一题Kitchen DesignOver the years economic, social and technological factors have influenced the design of kitchens. Since it is often used simultaneously by both family members as well as guests, the kitchen requires not only a glamorous look but a practical one. Also, the design elements must meet the needs of the modern family.Environmental concerns have had an enormous impact on kitchen design. This concern includes recycling of house hold material, as well as energy efficient appliances and the purity of both water and air. Research shows that up to 85 percent of the population is concerned about what might be in their drinking water. They are also often dissatisfied with the taste and odor of what comes out of the ir tap. This is why it’s important to consider adding a water filter system.The character of today’s kitchen is very different from the way it was thirty years ago. There’s more sophistication in food preparation, and more technological help with cooking and clean-up.When choosing cabinets, first consider the style. Use the architectural style of your house as a guide. Because cabinets are a big investment, it is best to choose quality. Popular styles in kitchencabinets are framed panel doors with raised or recessed panels of wood, cabinet fronts with glass panes, or simple slab doors in a rich painted or laminated finish. Cabinet pulls, don’t be afraid to mix and match styles.Because many of today’s kitchens consist of two of more cooks sharing in the meal preparation, there is a need for more counter space, cooktops and sinks. Although lifestyles are changing, the primary function of the kitchen as an area for preparing food has remained unchanged. The sink remains one of the most used areas in the kitchen as well as an important decorative statement.Appliance technology is moving at a very fast pace. Choosing what type of appliances as well as how many will depend on several factors such as how often and how much you cook and the size of your kitchen.Don’t limit yourself to one of each kind of appliance. You can have a refrigerator in one place and a freezer in a separate area or two sets of cooktops, one on the counter next to the wall oven and one on an island. You can even have two dishwashers if size and budget require and permit---think of it as saving time in the long run.1. A well-designed kitchen should be modern, beautiful and practical at the same time.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned2. Being harmless to the environment is the top priority in kitchen design.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned3. Quality matters the most when you are choosing kitchen cabinets.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned4. More counter space, cooktops and sink are need ed in today’s kitchens because food preparation is more complicated than it used to be.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned5. The design of the sink is indicative of a kitchen designer’s intelligenceA. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned6. Means of saving labor, appliances should be replaced whenever new models come outA. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned7. It is the amount of time you can spend in the kitchen that decides how many appliances of the same kind you should buyA. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned参考答案：1.A2.C3.A4.B5.A6.C7.B第二题Three attitudes to life__1__. You may approach life with the philosophy of the vegetable, in which case your life will consist in being born, eating, drinking, sleeping mating, growing old, and dying.__2__. A great many so-called successful men and women believe that life is a business, and they arrange their conduct and behavior accordingly. If you believe that life is a business your first question of life, naturally, is what do I get out of it? __3__.The great majority of human beings today look at life as if it were a business.__4__.The third attitude toward life is the approach of the artist. Here the basic philosophy is what can I put into it? , and the basic relation of the individual to his follow-men is one of cooperation and common sense.__5__. The more we investigate and the more we learn about living the more we become convinced that the artistic attitude is the only one which is consistent with human happiness.A. In a word based on this attitude, happiness becomes a matter of successful competition.B. As a human being you have the choice of three basic attitudes towards life.C. Their basic philosophy is one of competition and efficiency.D. The second basic attitude is to look at life as if it were a business.E. This point of view has been proved by history; for history remembers best those who have contributed most richly to the interests of their follow-men.F. Is a proper attitude of life sure to bring about a happy life?1B 2D 3A 4C 5E第三题Teamwork in TourismGrowing cooperation among branches of tourism has proved valuable to all concerned. Government bureaus, trade and travel associations, carriers and properties are all working together to bring about optimum conditions for travelers.Travel operators, specialists in the field of planning, sponsor extensive research programs. They have knowledge of all areas and all carrier services, and they are experts in organizing different types of tours and ____(1)____. They distribute materials to agencies, such as journals, brochures and advertising projects. They offer familiarization and workshop tours ____(2)____.Tourist counselors give valuable seminars to acquaint agents with new programs and techniques in selling. In this way agents learn ____(3)____ and to suggest different modes and combinations of travel - planes; ships, trains, motorcoaches, car-rentals, and even car purchases.Properties and agencies work closely together to make the most suitable contracts, considering both the comfort of the clients and their own profitable financial arrangement. Agencies rely upon the good services of hotels, and, conversely, ____(4)____, to fulfill their contracts and to send them clients.The same confidence exists between agencies and carriers, ____(5)____. Carriers are dependent upon agencies to supply passengers, and agencies are dependent upon carriers to present them with marketable tours. All services must work together for greater efficiency, fair pricing and contented customers.A including car-rental and sight-seeing services.B so that in a short time agents can obtain first-hand knowledge of the tours.C in preparing effective advertising campaignsD as a result tourism is flouring in all countriesE hotels rely upon agenciesF to explain destinations参考答案：C,B,F,E,A、。

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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 prosperitydepends 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 Americans had 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 to do 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 neitherfish 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, negative evaluations 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. 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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 build effective 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、 DianaSECTION IV Writing Part A(40 minutes)66、Directions:You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section on ANSWER SHEET 2.Part AYou will be transferred to the city where your friend James lives. Write an email to him, telling him about:1 ) the reason(s) for your job transfer;2 ) the help you will need from him.You should write approximately 100 words. Do not use your own name at the end of your email. Use "Wang Lin" instead.SECTION IV Writing Part B(40 minutes)67、Below is a picture showing a young man who chooses to stay at home, depending on his parents for a living. Write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points:1) the possible causes of the young man' s problem;2) your suggested solutions to the problem.第二部分英语知识运用参考译文我想要什么?这是个非常简单的问题;虽然我们很多人都不能确定。

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2. There is a growing tendency these days for many people who live in rural areas to come into and work in city. This problem has caused wide public concern in most cities all over the world.农民进城打工正成为增长的趋势，这一问题在世界上大部分城市已引起普遍关注。

3. An investigation shows that many emigrants think that working at city provide them with not only a higher salary but also the opportunity of learning new skills.一项调查显示许多民工认为在城市打工不仅有较高的收入，而且能学到一些新技术。

4. It must be noted that improvement in agriculture seems to not be able to catch up with the increase in population of rural areas and there are millions of peasants who still live a miserable life and have to face the dangers of exposure and starvation.必须指出，农业的发展似乎赶不上农村人口的增加，并且仍有成千上万的农民过着缺衣挨饿的贫寒生活。

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公共英语三级阅读理解考前冲刺练习（2）
In bringing up children, every parent watches eagerly the child’s acquisition(获得)of each new skill—the first spoken words, the first independent steps, or the beginning of reading and writing. It is often tempting to hurry the child beyond his natural learning rate, but this can set up dangerous feeling of failure and states of worry in the child. This might happen at any stage. A baby might be forced to use a toilet too early, a young child might be encouraged to learn to read before he knows the meaning of the words he reads. On the other hand, though, if a child is left alone too much, or without any learning opportunities, he loses his natural enthusiasm for life and his desire to find out new things for himself.
Parents vary greatly in their degree of strictness towards their children. Some may be especially strict in money matters, others are severe over times of coming home at night or punctuality for meals. In general, the controls imposed represent the needs of the parents and the values of the community as much as the child’s own happiness.
As regards the development of moral standards in the growing child, consistency is very important in parental teaching. To forbid a thing one day and excuse it the next is no foundation for morality(道德). Also, parents should realize that “example is better than precept”. If they are not sincere and do not practice what they preach(说教), their children
may grow confused and emotionally insecure when they grow old enough to think for themselves, and realize they have been to some extent fooled.
A sudden awareness of a marked difference between their parent’s principles and their moral can be a dangerous disappointment.
1. Eagerly watching the child’s acquisition of new skills ______.
A. should be avoided
B. is universal among parents
C. sets up dangerous states of worry in the child
D. will make him lose interest in learning new things
[答案]A
【精析】第一段讲到了父母急切盼望孩子们掌握新技能的这种心情所带来的各种负面影响，B、C、D三项均是负面影响的内容，因此要尽量避免，所以只选一项的就选A.
2. In the process of children’s learning new skills parents ______.
A. should encourage them to read before know the meaning of the words they read
B. Should not expect too much of them
C. Should achieve a balance between pushing them too hard and leaving them on their own
D. Should create as many learning opportunities as possible
[答案]C
【精析】根据第一段中所提到的父母太急于盼望孩子们掌握新技
能对孩子们产生的不良影响可以得出一个结论：父母应该在强迫孩子和给予他们自由之间保持平衡。

故选C.
3. The second paragraph mainly tells us that ______.
A. parents should be strict with their children
B. parents controls reflect only the needs of the parents and the values of the community
C. parental restriction vary，and are not always enforced for the benefit of the children alone
D. parents vary in their strictness towards their children according to the situation
[答案]C
【精析】根据第二段第一句话”Parents vary greatly in their degree of stri ctness towards their children.”故选C.
4. The word “precept” (Line 4, Para.3) probably means ______.
A. idea
B. punishment
C. behavior
D. instruction
[答案]D
【精析】根据最后一段”If they are not sincere and do not practice what they preach (说教)”，可知precept的意思与preach相近，故选D instruction(指导)。

5. In moral matters, parents should ______.
A. observe the rules themselves
B. be aware of the marked difference between adults and children
C. forbid things which have no foundation in morality
D. consistently ensure the security of their children
[答案]A
【精析】根据最后一段第一句”As regards the development of moral standards in the growing child, consistency is very important in parental teaching.”可知：在道德问题方面，父母的教育方式要保持一致与连贯，不能朝令夕改。

故选A.。