2009年3月公共英语三级真题及答案
09年3月PETS-3阅读理解模拟题及参考答案
SECTIONⅢ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Par A Directions Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. Text 1 In November 1965, New York was blacked out by an electricity failure. The authorities promised that it would not happen again. Pessimists were certain that it would occur again within five years at the latest. In July 1997, there was a repeat performance which produced varying degrees of chaos throughout the city of eight million people. In 1965, the failure occurred in the cool autumn and at a time of comparative prosperity. In 1997, the disaster was much more serious because it came when unemployment was high and the city was suffering form one of its worst heat waves. In 1965, there was little crime or looting during the darkness, and fewer than a hundred people were arrested. In 1997, hundreds of stores were broken into and looted. Looters smashed shop windows and helped themselves to jewelry, clothes or television sets. Nearly 4,000 people were arrested but far more disappeared into the darkness of the night. The number of policemen available was quite inadequate and they wisely refrained from using their guns against mobs which far outnumbered them and included armed men. Hospitals had to treat hundreds of people cut by glass from shop windows. Banks and most businesses remained closed the next day. The blackout started at 9:30 p.m., when lightning hit and knocked out vital cables. Many stores were thus caught by surprise. The vast majority of New Yorkers , however, were not involved in looting. They helped strangers, distributed candles and batteries, and tried to survive in a nightmare world without traffic lights, refrigerator, elevators, water and electrical power. For twenty-four hours, New York realized how helpless it was without electricity. 46. From the first paragraph, we know that _____ were right. A. the authorities B. the pessimists C. both the authorities and the pessimists D. neither the authorities nor the pessimists 47. In what way was the blackout of 1997 not really a repeat performance? A. There was much more disorder. B. This time the electricity supply failed. C. It was quite unexpected. D. It did not occur within five years of 1965. 48. As far as maintaining the peace was concerned, conditions in 1997 were comparatively ___________. A. more favorable B. less favorable C. uncharged D. improved 49. What caused the blackout in July 1997? A. Excessive heat probably made people switch on too many electrical appliances. B. Because of unemployment, some machines were not in proper working order. C. During a storm, lightning damaged supply cables. D. The passage does not mention the cause. 50. Why did many looters manage to escape? A. The police could not see them in the dark. B. Many of the looters were armed with guns. C. There were not enough policemen to catch them all. D. They were hidden inside big buildings. Test 2 Thousands of years ago man used handy rocks for his surgical operations. Later he used sharp bone or horn, metal knives and more recently, rubber and plastic and that was where we stuck, in surgical instrument terms, for many years. In the 1960s a new tool was developed, one which was, first of all, to be of great practical use to the armed forces and industry, but which was also, in time, to revolutionize the art and science of surgery. The tool is the laser and it is being used by more and more surgeons all over the world, for a year large number of different complaints. The word “laser” means: light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. As we all know, light is hot, any source of light ------- from the sun itself down to a humble match burning ------ will give warmth. But light is usually spread out over a wide area. The light in a laser beam, however, is concentrated. This means that a light with no more power than that produced by an ordinary electric light bulb becomes intensely strong as it is concentrated to a pinpoint-sized beam. Experiments with these pinpoint beams showed researchers that different energy sources produce beams that have a particular effect on certain living cells. It is now possible for eye surgeons to operate on the back of human eye without harming the front of the eye, simply by passing a laser beam right through the eye-ball. No knives, no stitches, no unwanteddamage----a true surgical wonder. Operations which once left patients exhausted and in need of long period of recovery time now leave them feeling relaxed and comfortable. So much more difficult operations can now be tired. The rapid development of laser techniques in the past ten years has made it clear that the future is likely to be very exciting. Perhaps some cancers will be treated with laser in a way that makes surgery not only safer but also more effective. Altogether, tomorrow may see more and more information coming to light on the diseases which can be treated medically. 51. Which of the following would be appropriate to describe the instruments of surgical operations up until 1960s? A. Traditional. B. Complicated C. Remarkable. D. Revolutionary 52. What do we find after the development of the laser in the 1960s? A. Industrial revolution brought surgery changed greatly. B. Medical help became available for industrial workers. C. The study of art went through a complete revolution. D. Human being’s methods in surgery changed greatly. 53. The reason why the laser beam is very strong is that ____________. A. it is artificially illuminated B. it is made up of a concentrated beam of light C. it sends out heat in all directions. D. its heat is increased by the heat of the sun 54. After the use of the laser beam, surgeons can perform operation which __________. A. leave their patients with negative effects B. can treat only human eye diseases C. do little damage to their patients D. make their patients need a long time to recover 55. The rapid development of laser techniques has meant that __________. A. surgery is likely to improve considerably B. in another ten years we shall be able to cure cancer C. in future all the diseases can certainly be cured D. operations will be performed more complicatedly in the future Text 3 Urban life has always involved a balancing of opportunities and rewards against dangers and stress; its motivating force is, in the broadest sense, money. Opportunities to make money mean competition and competition is stressful; it is often most intense in the larges cities, where opportunities are greatest. The presence of huge numbers of people inevitably involves more conflict, more traveling, the overloading of public services and exposure to those deviants and criminals who are drawn to the rich pickings of great cities. Crime has always flourished in the relative anonymity of urban life, but today’s ease of movement makes its control more difficult than ever; there is much evidence that is extent has a direct relationship to the size of communities. City dwellers may become trapped in their homes by the fear of crime around them. As a defense against these developments, city dwellers tend to use various strategies to try and reduce the pressures upon themselves; contacts with other people are generally made brief and impersonal; doors are kept locked; telephone numbers may be ex-directory; journeys outside the home are usually hurried, rather than a source of pleasure. There are other strategies, too, which are positively harmful to the individuals, for example, reducing awareness through drugs or alcohol. Furthermore, all these defensive forms of behavior are harmful to society in general; they cause widespread loneliness and destroy the community’s concern for its members. Lack of informal social contact and indifference to the misfortunes of others, if they are not personally known to oneself, are amongst the major causes of urban crime. Inner areas of cities tend to be abandoned by the more successful and left to those who have done badly in the competitive struggle or who belong to minority groups; these people are then geographically trapped because so much economic activity has migrated to the suburbs and beyond. Present day architecture and planning have enormously worsened the human problems of urban life. Old established neighborhoods have been ruthlessly swept away, by both public and private organizations, usually to be replaced by huge, ugly, impersonal structures. People have been forced to leave their familiar homes, usually to be re-housed in tower blocks which are drab, inconvenient, and fail to provide any setting for human interaction or support. This destruction of established social structures is the worst possible approach to the difficulties of living in a town or city. Instead, every effort should be made to conserve the human scale of the environment, and to retain familiar landmarks. 56. According to the author, living in a city causes stress because there are so many people who are_________________. A. in need of help B. naturally aggressive C, likely to commit crime D. anxious to succeed 57. The author thinks that crime is increasing in cities because _______________. A. criminals are difficult to trace in larges populations B. people do not communicated with their neighbors C. people feel anonymous there D. the trappings of success are attractive to criminals 58. According to the article, what is the worst problem facing people living in cities? A. Crime B. Finding somewhere to live C. Social isolation。
2009.11三级英语考试参考答案
2009.11三级英语考试参考答案Part I1~5 ADCBA 6~10 CABBD 11~15 ACBCBPart II16~20 AABAB 21~25 BABCA 26~30 BCBBB31~35 ACDBC 36~40 DCBDA 41~45 AACBDPart III46~50 ABDAB 51~55 DBCCAPart IV56~60 ABCDA 61~65 CDDBA 66~70 ABCBD 71~75 CACBAPart VSection A76.很显然，许多人认为一个人工作的时间越长，他完成的工作量就越大。
77.事实上，很多研究表明，过了某一特定的点，人的生产效率和创造性便开始下降。
78.无论公立还是私立，学校都不是赚钱的行业。
这倒不是因为经营不善，而是由于这一行业的性质使然。
79.私立学校一定比公立学校好，这种说法毫无根据。
80.相对于那些学习西班牙语或法语的学生来说，学习汉语的学生人数很少。
Section B81. We are looking forward to working with you.82. As soon as he got Shanghai, he made a long distance call to me.( No sooner had he got Shanghai than he made a long distance call to me.)83. Do you know the exact time when the meeting will be held?84. She attributed her success to hard work.85. Everyone in the village likes him, because he is very friendly.。
大学英语三级历年考试真题汇总 真题及答案
大学英语三级历年考试真题汇总2009年12月英语三级考试A级真题及答案Part II Structure (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16. We must find a way to cut prices ________ reducing our profits too much.A) withoutB) despiteC) withD) for17. She didn’t know ________ to express her ideas in English clearly in public.A) whichB) whyC) whatD) how18. ________ the weather improves, we will suffer a huge loss in the tourist industry.A) AsB) SinceC) WhileD) Unless19. We are happy at the good news ________ Mr. Black has been awarded the Best Manager.A) thatB) whichC) whatD) whether20. It is important that we ________ the task ahead of time.A) will fishB) finishedC) finishD) shall finish21. Would you please pass me the book ________ cover is black?A) whichB) whoseC) thatD) its22. ________ in the company for three years, Mark has become experienced in business negotiations.A) Having workedB) Have been workingC) Have workedD) Worked23. Not until she arrived at the meeting room ________ she had forgotten to bring the document.A) she realizedB) did she realizeC) she did realizeD) does she realize24. John had never been abroad before, ________ he found the business trip very exciting.A) becauseB) thoughC) soD) while25. ________ some students are able to find employment after graduation, others will have to return to school and earn an advanced degree.A) SinceB) WhileC) BecauseD) IfSection BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. Employees are not allowed (make) ________ personal phone calls in the office.27. The shop assistant priced the goods before (put) ________ them on the shelf.28. The purpose of new technology is to make life (easy) ________, not to make it more difficult.29. The proposal about the annual sales (discuss) ________ at the next board meeting.30. Since we work in different sections of the company, we see each other only (occasional) ________.31. Some domestic manufacturers are busy increasing production, losing the chance to develop more (advance) ________ technology.32. I shall appreciate your effort in (correct) ________ this error in my bank account as soon as possible.33. If your neighbors are too noisy, then you have a good reason to make your (complain) ________.34. 30 percent of the students who (interview) ________ yesterday believe they should continue with their education until they have a university degree.35. Measures should be taken to avoid the negative effect (bring) ________ about by unfair competition.答案：16-20:ADDAC 21-25:BABCB26. to make 27. putting 28. easier29. will be discussed / is to be discussed / should be discussed30. occasionally 31. advanced 32. correcting33. complaint 34. were interviewed 35. broughtPart III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished 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.Google, the Internet search-engine company, has announced it will give more than twenty-five million dollars in money and investments to help the poor. The company says the effort involves using the power of information and technology to help people improve their lives.Aleem Walji works for -- the part of the company that gives money to good causes. He said the company’s first project will help identify whereinfectious (传染性的) diseases are developing. In Southeast Asia and Africa, for example, will work with partners to strengthen early-warning systems and take action against growing health threats.’s second project will invest in ways to help small and medium-sized businesses grow. Walji says microfinance (小额信贷) is generally small, short-term loans that create few jobs. Instead, he says wants to develop ways to bring investors and business owners together to create jobs and improve economic growth. will also give money to help two climate-change programs announced earlier this year. One of these programs studies ways to make renewable (再生的) energy less costly than coal-based energy. The other is examining the efforts being made to increase the use of electric cars.The creators of Google have promised to give about one percent of company profits and one percent of its total stock value every year. Aleem Walji says this amount may increase in the future.36. The purpose of Google’s investments is to ________.A) help poor peopleB) develop new technologyC) expand its own businessD) increase the power of information37. According to Aleem Walji, the company’s first project is to ________.A) set up a new system to warn people of infectious diseasesB) find out where infectious diseases developC) identify the causes of infectious diseasesD) cure patients of infectious diseases38. What kind of businesses will benefit from ’s second project?A) large enterprisesB) cross-national companiesC) foreign-funded corporationsD) small and medium-sized businesses39. From the fourth paragraph, we learn that Google’s money is also invested to help ________.A) start more research programsB) make more advanced electric carsC) develop renewable and coal-based energyD) conduct studies related to climate changes40. From the last paragraph we learn that the investments by come from ________.A) Google’s profits and stock valueB) some international IT companiesC) the company’s own interestsD) local commercial banksTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Your boss holds your future prospects in his hands. Some bosses are hard to get along with. Some have excellent qualifications but no idea when it comes to dealing with people. Of course, not all bosses are like that.The relationship you have with your boss can be a major factor in determining your rise up the career ladder. Your boss is not only your leader, he is also the person best equipped to help you do the job you are paid to do. He can inform you of company direction that may affect your professional development.Your boss also needs you to perform at your best in order to accomplish his objectives. He needs your feedback in order to provide realistic and useful reports to upper management. But how does this help you establish a meaningful working relationship with your boss?The key is communication. Learn and understand his goals and priorities (优先的事). Observe and understand your boss’s work style. If he has not been clear with his expectations, ask! Likewise, ask for feedback and accept criticism gracefully. And if he understands that you do not view your job as just something to fill the hours between 9 and 5, he may be more likely to help you.In short, getting along with your boss requires getting to know his likes and dislikes and learning to work with his personality and management style.41. The main idea of the first paragraph is that ________.A) bosses are hard to deal withB) bosses have good characterC) bosses determine your career futureD) bosses must have similar personality42. In the second paragraph, “rise up the career ladder”(Line 2) means ________.A) going to work abroadB) changing jobs frequentlyC) being promoted in positionD) pursuing an advanced degree43. In order to achieve his objectives, your boss expects that you will ________.A) do your best in your workB) show your management skillsC) get along with your colleaguesD) write reports to upper management44. The most important factor for establishing a good working relationship with the boss is ________.A) high expectationsB) quick feedbackC) frequent criticismD) effective communication45. The best title for the passage might be ________.A) How to Take Care Of Your Boss.B) How to Get Along with Your BossC) How to Accept Your Boss’s CriticismD) How to Accomplish Your Boss’s Objective答案：36-40:ABDDA 41-45:CCADBTask 3Directions: The following is an announcement. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.We welcome you aboard the Eastern Flight and will do our best to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable.For your safety and convenienceTo begin the trip, we would like to draw your attention to some safety-related details. These are also explained on the instruction card in the seat pocket in front of you. Seat belts must remain fastened while the “Fasten seatbelts”sign is on. It is advisable to keep them fastened at all times while seated. All flights are non-smoking. The use of mobile telephones is now allowed when the airplane is on the ground. During the flight the use of CD and DVD players is not allowed.For your entertainmentTo help you enjoy your trip, we provide a range of newspapers. On our MD-11 and Boeing aircraft, we provide music and video programs. On Airbus A 321/320/319, short videos are shown.Meals and drinksDuring most flights we serve you a tasty meal and drinks. Beer, wine and other drinks are served free of charge. Coffee, tea and juice are served free of charge on all domestic (国内的) flights. On domestic flights leaving before nine and on all flights to Northern China, a snack is served.Eastern Flight ServiceSafety and convenience1) Seat belts: remain -46- while the “Fasten seatbelts”sign is on2) Smoking: not allowed on board3) Mobile phones: used only when the airplane is -47-4) CD and DVD: not allowed to play -48-Entertainment provided1) newspapers2) music and -49- on MD-11 and Boeing aircraftMeals and drinks on board1) meals served on most flights2) coffee, tea and juice served free of charge3) a snack served on all flights to -50-答案：46. fastened 47. on the ground 48. during the flight49. video programs 50. Northern ChinaTask 4Directions: The following is a list of terms related to Security. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A ----------------- air traffic control systemB ----------------- armed policeC ----------------- crime preventionD ----------------- entry requirementE ----------------- international criminal police organizationF ----------------- level of securityG ----------------- picket lineH ----------------- police stationI ----------------- patrolling vehicleJ ----------------- safety precaution measureK ----------------- safety control deviceL ----------------- security command centerM ----------------- security serviceN ----------------- security control centerO ----------------- security personnelP ----------------- valid documentsQ ----------------- security monitoring and controlExamples: ( M ) 保安服务( G ) 警戒线51. ( ) 空中交通管制系统( ) 安全预防措施52. ( ) 巡逻车( ) 武装警察53. ( ) 国际刑警组织( ) 有效证件54. ( ) 入境要求( ) 安保人员55. ( ) 安全保障级别( ) 安全监控答案：51. A, J 52. I, B 53. E, P 54. D, O 55. F, QTask 5Directions: The following is a business letter. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answers (in no more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Dear Mr. Smith,I am pleased to offer you the position of after-sales manager at our company starting on 16 June, 2009. I propose that the terms of employment will be those in the attached draft individual employment agreement.Please note that you are entitled to discuss this offer and to seek advice on the attached proposed agreement with your family, a union, a lawyer, or someone else you trust. If you want some information on your employment rights, you can also contact the Employment ServiceOffice or visit our website.Also, if you disagree with, or do not understand or wish to clarify anything in this offer, please ring me to discuss any issue you wish to raise.If you are happy with the proposed terms and wish to accept this offer of employment, please sign the duplicate copy of this letter and return it to me by 1 June, 2009. In the event I have not heard from you by that date, this offer will be automatically withdrawn on that date.I look forward to working with you.Yours sincerely,John Brown56. What job position is offered to Mr. Smith in the letter?___________________________________________________________.57. From whom may Mr. Smith seek advice about the proposed agreement?His family, a union, _____________________, or someone else he trusts.58. How can Mr. Smith get information about employment rights?By contacting the ___________________________ or visiting its website.59. When should Mr. Smith return the signed duplicate copy of this letter?By _______________________________________________________.60. What will happen if the duplicate copy of the letter is not returned by the deadline?This offer will be ___________________________________ on that date.答案：56. (The) after-sales manager 57. a lawyer 58. Employment Service Office59. 1 June, 2009 60. (automatically) withdrawnPart 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 four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.61. If either party wants to renew the contract, it should submit a written notice to the other party three months prior to the expiration of the contract.A) 如果任何一方希望撤销合约，必须将撤销的理由在三个月内通知对方。
PETS-3级考试真题(答案)
PETS-3级考试真题SECTION I Listening Comprehension(25 minutes) 1～25略 SECTION Ⅱ Use of English(15 minutes) Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C, or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. Text Music is an important way of expressing people' s feelings and emotions. The 26 , for instance, from 1960 to 1969 will be 27 by many as a period of social and political unrest in America. 28 this time, many people despaired 29 the music favored by the American teenagers. 30 , we must now admit that the music they loved was 31 a sign of the period and a 32 of the tensions and changes that were 33 American society. In the early sixties,34 about social justice and equality were 35 by the song “Blowing in the Wind” which 36 the civil rights song “We Shall Overcome”. The conflict concerning military 37 in Vietnam was sung about in 1965 in the 38 song “Eve of Destruction” and in the song “Ballad of the Green Beret”. A few years 39 , a gradual shift in mood became 40 in one of the most popular songs which suggested calmer questions and possible answers even as some pop stars protested loudly 41 the draft. Finally, music as a 42 of the political and social process in America was highlighted at Woodstock, New York, where half a million young people came 43 in 1969 to spend three days listening to songs that spanned the decade. This event was a symbol of the desire for 44 within a time of unrest. Woodstock was a 45 of hope in days of rage. 26. [ A ] generation [ B ] age [ C ] decade [ D ] era 27. [ A ] recorded [ B ] remembered [ C ] regretted [ D ] recommended 28. [ A ] For [ B ] After [ C ] During [ D ] At 29. [ A ] over [ B ] at [ C ] with [ D ] for 30. [ A ] Moreover [ B ] However [ C ] Therefore [ D ] Thus 31. [ A ] only [ B ] occasionally [ C ] often [ D ] never 32. [ A ] reflection [ B ] reaction [ C ] recreation [ D ] relaxation 33. [ A ] effecting [ B ] affecting [ C ] defecting [ D ] perfecting 34. [ A ] questions [ B ] arguments [ C ] debates [ D ] disputes 35. [ A ] dismissed [ B ] removed [ C ] raised [ D ] promoted 36. [ A ] reformed [ B ] echoed [ C ] repeated [ D ] respected 37. [ A ] involvement [ B ] assignment [ C ] replacement [ D ] settlement 38. [ A ] dissatisfying [ B ] delighting [ C ] pleasing [ D ] discouraging 39. [ A ] later [ B ] past [ C ] on [ D ] ahead 40. [ A ] evident [ B ] positive [ C ] realistic [ D ] instructive 41. [ A ] with [ B ] against [ C ] towards [ D ] about 42. [ A ] tool [ B ] creation [ C ] mirror [ D ] decoration 43. [ A ] along [ B ] up [ C ] together [ D ] out 44. [ A ] unity [ B ] reality [ C ] popularity [ D ] individuality 45. [ A ] presentation [ B ] display [ C ] performance [ D ] publicationSECTION Ⅲ Reading Comprehension(40 minutes) Part A Directions: Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. Text 1 I'd been living with my wife for eight years and one night “morn” says,“I guess you guys are never gonna get married. I mean, you've been through jail together, you' e living together, but.., oh, forget it.” “Oh, well,” I said, “put it like that and I'll marry your daughter tomorrow.” Actually, I don't know what we were waiting for, except that for a guy it's never the right time to get married. I' m also suspicious of any two people who don' t struggle with that decision. Part of my problem was that I was still lusting in my heart after other ladies. But somehow I knew that I wasn't going to find another woman remotely as great as my soon-to-be wife. It's a good thing my mother-in-law finally spoke up. I finally gathered my courage one day when we were having a picnic, and popped the question. I also gave my wife a big tourist pamphlet about Switzerland. I wasn't taking any chances. She said no. It killed me. I felt sick to my stomach. I lost my appetite. Our dog just stared at me, thinking, “If you're not going to eat your lunch, I will.” Finally, I said, “But the Switzerland trip is yours if you say yes.” “Switzerland,” she said, “is filled with precise, humorless people.” “Maybe I should have suggested Paris?” For a minute it seemed as if my change in travel plans would rate a solid “maybe”. But she said no again.When we woke up the next morning, she told me that she'd slept on my proposal. “I guess I was a little rude to you last night,” she explained. Meanwhile, I' m figuring I' m off the hook for this marriage thing for at least another eight years. I could afford to be generous. “I asked, you said no. It's okay,” I said. I might have looked a little too relieved because later that day she gave me a little box. Inside was a gold watch. On the back was inscribed. “Yes. I've reconsidered.” I liked the watch, so I did the right thing. 46. The reason why the man had waited so long was that he_________. [ A ] didn' t think eight years was long enough [ B ] suspected that husband and wife would often quarrel [ C ] didn' t think he was ready to propose to her [ D ] was waiting for his mother-in-law' s approval 47. The man proposed to the woman because _________. [ A] he realized he could find no other woman better [ B ] he was afraid that the woman might leave him [ C ] he was eager to visit Switzerland with the woman [ D ] he could finally overcome his fear for marriage 48. By saying “I could afford to be generous.” (third paragraph from the bottom) the man implied that he__________. [ A ] wouldn' t care too much if he stayed single [ B ] could take her to a better place than Paris [ C ] was rich enough to support his wife [ D ] didn't care what she thought about his proposal 49. The last sentence “I did the right thing” implied he_________. [ A ] traveled with his wife [ B ] had a successful marriage [ C ] liked the watch very much [ D ] waited for another eight years 50. The best title for this text would be___________. [ A ] How My Mother-In-Law Helped Me [ B ] How I Received a Gold Watch I Liked [ C ] How I Made My Wife Travel With Me [ D ] How I Came to Marry-My Wife Text 2 “Hi there. How's it going?” “Oh, fine. Fine. How about this weather, huh ?” “Well, I guess we can always use the rain.” What's that? This story ? Oh, just a little look at small talk. You know, those seemingly meaningless conversations you have dozens of times a day, Maybe you' re waiting for the elevator. Or in a line at the bank. It all seems pretty trivial. Idle chatter about traffic doesn' t do much more than fill the air with empty words that are quickly forgotten. But you should know that small talk actually has a big place in our lives. Pat Oliver, assistant professor on arts, says that, “Left unchecked, small talk can be an invasion. It's so powerful. It does something to you.” “Everymorning after spending an hour and a half on the freeway I start the day with small talk with my secretary,” Oliver says, “If I don't make small connection with another person, I can' t work.” What causes it? As a rule, you' re either trying to force something into your life, or you' re using conversation as an invisible force field to keep them out. You can be wanting to connect with another person, and small talk is your introduction to more meaningful conversation. The way people use small talk is usually determined by where they happen to be at the time. Take the elevator, for instance. Now there's prime territory. Nobody knows anyone and there's no reason to start a conversation, but invariably, someone does. Making conversation in such peaceful social settings, according to Oliver, “can confirm your territory. It's a way of feeling liked and accepted.” The topics of small talk don't matter. In fact, you don't want anything more taxing than the weather or the traffic. It's non-threatening talk in a threatening situation. However, the rules change quickly when you're with lots of people doing lots of talking. Let's say you're at a party. Now it' s time to use small talk as a way of making others feel more comfortable around you, so you don' t look silly standing by the food table alone all night. 51. “Small talk”, as interpreted by the author,________. [ A ] has no real function in communication at all [ B ] is usually meaningless and therefore useless [ C ] is not as idle as it may seem to be [ D ] is restricted to certain topics only 52. According to the author, small talk is often used ____________. [ A ] to invade other' s private affairs [ B ] to share a secret between intimate friends [ C ] to open and maintain channels of communication [ D ] to protect one' s own privacy 53. According to the author, topics of small talk may include comments on________. [ A ] some political issues [ B ] one' s physical condition [ C ] other' s ways of dress [ D ] the traffic jam 54. Why is small talk described as “non-threatening talk in a threatening situation”? [ A] It is used by people to encourage those who are confronted with danger. [ B ] It is used to show that one is enthusiastic and hospitable. [ C ] It is used to create a more friendly atmosphere and to avoid embarrassment. [ D ] It is used by people to protect others in the threatening situation. 55. According to the author, at a big party, small talk is used with the purpose of_______. [ A ] making both others and yourself feel at ease [ B ] excluding those you don't like from joining you [ C ] keeping your voice low so only your friends can hear you [ D ] comforting those who feel lonelyText 3 Dollars and cents are the basic units of American money. The back of all dollar bills are green (hence “greenbacks”). The commonly used coins are: one cent (penny ), five cents (nickel), 10 cents(dime), and 25 cents (quarter).50 pieces (half dollar) and silver dollars (not really silver anymore) are gaining in usage, while there has been talk of phasing out the penny that's inflation for you. “Always carry plenty of quarters when travelling. Very useful for phones, soda machines, laundry machines, etc.” There is generally no problem in using US dollars in Canada, but this is never possible in reverse. It's useful always to carry small change for things like exact fare buses, but do not carry large sums of cash. Instead keep the bulk of your money in travellers' cheques which can be purchased both in the US and abroad and should be in dollar denominations. The best known cheques are those of American Express, so you will have the least difficulty cashing these, even in out of the way places. Thomas Cook travellers' cheques are also acceptable,especially as lost ones can be reclaimed at some car rental companies. Dollar denomination cheques can be used like regular money. There's no need to cash them at a bank: use them instead to pay for meals, supermarket purchases or whatever. Ten or twenty dollar cheques are accepted like this almost always and you' 11 be given change just as though you'd presented the cashier with dollar bills. Be prepared to show I.D. when you cash your cheques. Credit cards can be even more valuable than travellers' cheques, as they are often used to guarantee room reservations over the phone and are accepted in lieu of deposit when renting a car--indeed without a credit card you may be considered so untrustworthy that not only a deposit but your passport will be held as security too. The major credit cards are VISA, Master Charge and Access, Diners Club and American Express. If you hold a bank card, it could well be worthwhile to increase your credit limit for travel purposes--you should ask your bank manager. 56. Why is it useful to carry enough 25-cent coins with you? [ A ] They can act as small change for the-exact bus fares. [ B ] There is- generally no problem in using them in Canada. [ C ] As a basic unit of money, they are gradually gaining in usage. [ D ] They may come in handy for pay phones or laundry machines. 57. It is not necessary to carry cash instead of dollar travellers' cheques because the latter can be ________. [ A ] used for phones, bus fares and hotel reservations [ B ] used to pay in restaurants and big stores [ C ] used like credit cards, even in remote areas [ D ] exchanged easily, even at car rental companies 58. The phrase ‘in lieu of’ (line 2, paragraph 4) most probably means________. [ A ] on behalf of [ B ] in line with [ C ] with regard to [ D ] instead of 59. Which of the following statements is TRUE? [ A ] Credit cards have more advantages than travellers' cheques. [ B ] Dollar bills are as convenient as credit cards. [ C ] One-cent coins have been withdrawn from circulation. [ D ] You can increase your credit limit as you like. 60. This passage is most probably taken from [ A ] a tourist guide [ B ] a bank brochure [ C ] a booklet about car rental [ D ] a handbook on U.S. currency Part B Directions: Read the texts from a cyber saloon in which five people talked about Tofu (also known as bean curd), a traditional Chinese and Japanese food. For questions 61 to 65, match the name of each person to one of the statements (A to G) that he or she is most likely to say. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. Jenise: I love peas and beans more than most people, so tofu is a natural choice for me. My Chinese friend Annabelle loves them too, and tells me that soy beans contain an ingredient not present in any other food source, or at least in that concentration, that helps prevent breast cancer. When we share a big bowl of these, we eat with abandon “for medicinal purposes”! I like it plain although there may be many different ways to prepare it and it may cure other diseases. Lee: In fact, I was probably preprogrammed to like it: as a kid one of my favorite books was Toru and the Tofu (hope I' m remembering the title right), a story about a young Tokyo boy, named Toru, who was given the assignment, his first, of going to the neighborhood tofu maker' s by himself and bringing back some fleshly made cubes for dinner. I can still recall Toru' s unique way of getting it home intact ( with a jar filled with water). It all seemed very strange to the five-year old me in semi-rural Southern California. Hoke: It's great in spicy Sichuan style soups, especially with fish, but I like it fried quickly to give a crisp exterior whilst retaining a moist, soft interior. Steaming is another option, with a pork and prawn mince ( with spring onion) on top of each cube. The thing that I love most is ,the texture--really good tofu is just amazing in the mouth, poised as it is between solidity and fluidity. I' m definitely a fan. Nyby: It's sort of weird to me. You go in to one of those “Mock Vegetarian”restaurants only to find everything on the menu “mock”--mock chicken, mock beef, mock pork, etc. Now whatever you order, it' s tofu molded into something that looks like that particular meat. I don't know about you, but if I' m eating a vegetarian I don' t need to go through a fantasy of pretending I' m eating a veal cutlet or a pork chop or a chicken breast. Is this to delude someone, or distract them from thinking they are eating vegetarian food? Robin: Precisely because it is so “tasteless”, I eat. it like a madman: I like the way it picks up the flavors of the dishes it' s served with. I can enjoy it in lots of different cuisine, in moderate quantities in relation to other ingredients in each dish. If you try them and tell me that you don't think they have much flavor, I' 11 have to disagree because that's not true of tofu. The flavor's mild and you can combine that with the hottest spices in the world, which for me illustrates its most endearing attribute. It does a reasonably good job of absorbing a great many flavors. Now match each of the persons (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement. Note: there are two extra statements. Statements 61. Jenise [ A ] Real or unreal, who knows? 62. Lee [ B ] Don' t deceive yourself and others: tofu is no meat. 63. Hoke [ C ] Amazing texture, I enjoy tofu inside out. 64. Nyby [ D ] I am constantly at war with tofu. 65. Robin [ E ] Tofu hasn' t got a unique taste of its own, but it goes well with any food. [ F ] Eating tofu is a strong childhood memory. [ G ] Tofu is the best medicine.SECTION IV Writing(40 minutes) Directions: You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section on ANSWER SHEET 2. Part A 66. You have received the invitation below, but you will not be able to attend the party.Write a letter to Mr. Smith, explaining the reason why you cannot go and how you plan to make up for it. You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Wang Lin” instead. You do not need to write the address. Part B 67. Nowadays drinking pure water has become a fashion with many people. Please write an essay commenting on: 1. the reason for its popularity 2. the effects it may have on people' s health Your essay should be about 120 words. THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST.第一部分听力 1～25略 第二部分英语知识运用 参考译文 音乐是人们表达内心感受和情感的重要方法.例如：许多人回忆起1960年到1969年的十年，都会觉得那是美国历史上的一个政治动荡及社会不安的时期.那段时期，很多人对美国青少年所喜欢的音乐感到失望.然而我们现在得承认他们所喜欢的音乐只是那个时代的一个标志，反映了那时的紧张局势也反映了对美国社会产生影响的一些变革.在60年代初期，一首叫做《随风飘逝》的歌引发了对社会公正和公平的争论.这首歌与民权运动的主题曲《我们会胜利》相呼应.有关美国军队陷入越南战争的冲突，在1965年的两首歌曲里有所体现，一首叫做《毁灭前夕》，另一首叫做《绿色军帽之歌》，这两首歌表露了令人失望的情绪.几年之后，公共情绪的转变从一首流行歌里清楚流露出来，这首歌是当时其中最为流行的歌曲之一.甚至是在一些明星大声反对草案的时候，这首歌提出了更为冷静的问题和可能的答案.最终，音乐作为美国政治与社会进程的反映在纽约的伍德斯托克得以突出.1969年50万年轻人在那里集会，参加为期三天的摇滚音乐节，在音乐节期间所演唱的歌曲都是十年里的经典歌曲.这个事件是在动荡的时代渴求团结的一种标志.在躁动的年代里，伍德斯托克事件表达了希望. 26．C【精析】本题考查文意.后面的“from 1960 to 1969”是此处的同位语，由此可知，这里的时间是“十年”.故选C. 27．B【精析】本题考查文意.record记录；remember记忆；regret悔恨；recommend推荐.因为这里说的是已经过去的历史，故用remember.故选B. 28．C【精析】本题考查介词.这里说的还是1960年到1969年之间，表示一段较长的时间前用介词during在…期间.故选C. 29．C【精析】本题考查固定搭配.with有“关于，对于”的意思，despair with sth．“对…感到失望”，为固定搭配.故选C. 30．B【精析】本题考查连词.moreover而且，此外；however然而；therefore因此，所以；thus这样，因此.从上下文来看，空格前后两个句子之间为转折关系.故选B. 31．A【精析】本题考查文意.这里是讲“他们所喜欢的音乐只是那个时代的一个标志”，only仅仅，不过，符合句意.故选A. 32．A【精析】本题考查文意.reflection反映；reaction反应；recreation 娱乐；relaxation松弛.这里是指音乐是当时社会的一种反映，故选A. 33．B【精析】本题考查近义词辨析.effect n．影响；affect v．影响；defect n．过失，缺点；perfect v．修改，使完美.这里是讲正在影响美国的变化.故选B. 34．D 【精析】本题考查近义词辨析.dispute表示比较激烈的争论，而argument的意思没有这么强烈，debate表示“辩论”.这里指的是美国60年代的民权运动，所以应该用一个语气比较激烈的词，故选D. 35．C【精析】本题考查文意.raise有“提出”的意思；dismiss解散；remove移动；promote促进，提升.这句话的主语是dispute，与之搭配的只能是raise，表示“提出争议”.故选C. 36．B 【精析】本题考查动词词义.echo在这里意为“与…相呼应”. 37．A【精析】本题考查语境.involvement包含，卷入；assignment 任务，作业；replacement代替，替换；settlement定居.这里是指“美国军队卷入越南战争”.故选A. 38．A【精析】本题考查语境的把握.从文章我们可以看出，这首歌表达的是对美国军队卷入越南战争的不满，而B、C两项均表示积极的意义，D项“令人泄气的”与文意不符.故选A. 39．A【精析】本题考查固定用法.表示“几年之后，几天之后，几小时之后”用“a few years later，a few days later，a few hours later”. 故选A. 40．A【精析】本题考查文意.evident明显的；positive积极的；realistic 现实的；instructive有益的，教育性的.这句话表达的意思是“公共情绪的转变明显的体现出来”.故选A. 41．B【精析】本题考查固定搭配.protest against反对，为固定搭配. 42．C【精析】本题考查语境.这里表达的意思是“歌曲是美国政治与社会进程的一种反映”，mirror除了表示“镜子”之外，还可以表示“反映真实情况的东西”.故选C. 43．B【精析】本题考查动词短语.come along发生，陪伴；come up 走进，上来，提出；come together集合；come out出来，出现.从上下文我们可知，这里指的是年轻人聚在一起.故选C. 44．A【精析】本题考查文意.结合上下文可知，这里要表达的意思是“对团结的渴求”，unity的意思是“团结，统一”.故选A. 45. A 【精析】本题考查文意.presentation表达；display陈列，显示；performance表现，演出；publication公布，发行.这句话的意思是“伍德斯托克事件表达了希望”.故选A.第三部分阅读理解 Part A Text 1 参考译文 那时我和我的妻子已经共同生活了8年了，二天晚上“妈妈”说，“我猜你们是永远不想结婚了吧.我是说，你们同甘共苦、共同生活，但是…噢，算我没说.” “噢，那么，”我说，“是这样的，我明天就跟你的女儿结婚.” 事实上，我也不知道我们在等什么，除了对一个年轻人来说任何时间都不适合结婚的原因之外.我对任何两个在作这个决定的时候不作一番挣扎的人都表示怀疑.我还存在的一个问题是我仍然对其他女人有兴趣.但是不管怎样我知道我再也找不到像我的未婚妻这样的好女人了.我的岳母最终提出了这件事，这很好. 一天，在我们野餐的时候我鼓起勇气跟她求婚了.我还给了妻子一本瑞士的旅游手册.但是我没有得到任何机会. 她拒绝了. 这几乎要了我的命.我觉得胃疼，没了胃口.我们养的狗看着我，想，“如果你不吃午餐的话我就吃了.”最后，我说，“但是只要你说好你就能去瑞士旅行了.” “瑞士，”她说，“到处都是精明又缺乏幽默感的人.” “或许我该建议去巴黎?” 有那么一会儿似乎我改变旅行计划看上去能使她说“也许”，但是她再一次说不. 第二天早上我们醒来的时候，她告诉我睡觉的时候她一直在想着我的求婚.“我觉得我昨天晚上对你有点粗鲁.”她解释说.同时，我想未来至少八年内我还得为婚姻而挣扎.我承受得起. “我向你求婚了，你说不，这也没关系.”我说.也许我当时看上去太解脱了，因为那天稍晚些时候她给了我一个小盒子，里面是一块金表.盒子的背面写着“我答应.我重新考虑过了.” 我喜欢这块表，所以我做对了. 46．C【精析】推理题.从文章第三段中“…for a guy it’s never the right time to get married．(对一个年轻人来说任何时候都不适合结婚)” 以及“．．．I was still lusting in my heart after other ladies．(我心里仍然对其他女人有兴趣)”可以看出，作者还没有做好结婚的准备.A、B文中均未提到.文中作者说到岳母提出让他们结婚是一件好事，并不是说他等着岳母同意.故D不选.正确答案为C. 47．A【精析】细节题.文章第三段倒数第三行说“但是不管怎样我知道我再也找不到像这个将要成为我妻子这样的好女人了”，这与A项表述一致.故选A. 48．A【精析】推理题.该句前句表明作者此时对求婚的结果已不抱任何希望，且觉得自己至少还得花8年才有可能成功.说明作者此句话是在安慰自己继续保持单身没有关系.故选A. 49．B【精析】推理题.上段最后一句话我们知道作者的妻子答应了他的求婚，所以这里应该是指他们的婚姻.且A项文中没有涉及，C项仅从字面意思来看显然不对，D项与文意相悖，因为她已经答应求婚.故选B. 50．D【精析】主旨题.整篇文章说的是作者从求婚失败到最后妻子答应自己的求婚的过程，故选D“我是如何同妻子结婚的”. Text 2 参考译文 “你好.最近怎样?” “哦，很好，很好.今天天气怎么样，哈?” “我想我们这儿会一直下雨.” 上面讲的是什么?一则故事?噢，这只是关于琐谈的一瞥.你知道，每天你碰到几十次这种看上去没什么意义的琐谈，或在等电梯的时候．或是在银行排队的时候.这种谈话都显得很琐碎.打发时间的谈谈交通和不说话没什么两样，转眼就被遗忘了.但是你要知道这样的琐谈在我们的生活中具有重要的地位. 帕特．奥利弗是艺术学的教授助理，他说“虽然没被证实，但是琐谈可以是一种进攻，它的力量很强大，会对你造成影响.”“每天早上在高速公路上花一个半小时到达办公室之后，我跟我的秘书进行一些琐谈来开始一天的工作，”奥利弗说，“如果不跟别人进行一些简单的交流的话我就没办法工作.” 这种情况是怎么造成的呢?按规律来说，你不是想要利用谈话强行将一些东西带进自己的生活，就是把谈话当作一种无形的力量将某些事物排除在你的生活之外.你也许是正想与某人交流，琐谈可将你们引入更有意义的谈话. 人们进行琐谈的方式通常是由当时所处的环境所决定的.以搭电梯的时候为例，现在这是一片原始的领域，谁也不认识谁并且也没有理由开始一次交谈，但总是会有人第一个说话.根据奥利弗的说法在这样一个平和的社会环境下交谈“可以巩固自己的领域.你可以通过它感受自己是否被别人喜爱和接受”. 琐谈的主题并不重要.实际上，你不会想要任何比天气或者是交通更沉重的话题.这是在具有威胁性的情形下进行的没有威胁的谈话.然而.当你同时跟很多人在一起进行大量交谈的时候，规则是在飞快的变化的. 让我们假设你参加一次聚会.现在是时候利用琐谈来使你周围的人感到自在和放松了，这样你也不会傻傻地独自在餐桌边站一个晚上了. 51．C【精析】主旨题.从整篇文章来看，作者的意思是说琐谈看上去没什么意义，但是却能起到很重要的作用，例如将交谈双方引入一些更重要的谈话或者是打破冷场的局面.这与C项表述一致.A、B两项曲解了文意.D项“琐谈的话题有严格的限制”，与文章倒数第二段第一句“The topics of small talk don’t matter．”相悖.故选C. 52．C【精析】推理题.由文章倒数第四段第二句话“You Call be waning to connect with another person，and small talks is your introduction to more meaningful conversation．”可知，当我们想与他人进行交流时，琐谈可把我们引入更为严肃、正式的话题，由此可判断琐谈可起到建立和维持沟通渠道的作用，这与C项表述一致.故选C. 53．D【精析】推理题.文中说琐谈一般都是关于天气和交通的无实质内容的、轻松的话题，故选D. 54．C【精析】推理题.从文章最后一段可以看出，琐谈的一个重要作用就是在一些场合使得自己和周围的人感到放松.且从谈话的内容来看，说话的人只是想营造一种气氛.故选C. 55．A【精析】推理题.最后一段意思是“利用琐谈来使你周围的人感到舒服，这样你也不会独自在餐桌旁站一个晚上了，看上去傻乎乎的”.A项“使自己和别人都感到放松”与此相符.故选A.Text 3 参考译文 美元和美分是美国货币的基本单位.所有美元的背面都是绿色的(因此叫做“绿背”).最常使用的硬币有：一美分(一便士)，五美分(五分镍币)，十美分(一角硬币)，二十五美分(四分之一美元).在人们争论要不要停止使用一美分硬币的时候，五角的硬币和银制美元硬币(其实不再真的是银质的)也开始使用了——对你来说那是通货膨胀.“在旅行的时候要带足25美分的硬币.打电话、在售货机上买苏打水还有用干洗机的时候这些硬币很有用.” 一般来说在加拿大使用美元没有问题，但是如果反过来的话就不一样了. 随身带些零钱有时候很有用，比如说乘坐单一票制公交车时，但是不要带太多现金在身上.将巨额现金存在旅行支票里来代替携带现金，这种美元面额的旅行支票要既可以用于国内购物也可以用于国外购物. 最为大家所熟知的旅行支票是美国快递，所以用这种旅行支票最容易兑换现金，即使是在偏僻的地方.托马斯—库克旅行支票也被广泛接受，尤其是丢失后还可以到某些汽车租赁公司认领.美元面额的支票可以当作现金用.根本不需要去银行兑现：在餐馆、超市或者任何时候都可以用这样的支票付款.面值为十美元或者二十美元的支票一直都被人们接受，而且对方还会为你找零钱就像使用关钞一样.在用支票兑现的时候要出示你的身份证. 信用卡比旅行支票更有价值，通过电话预订房间的时候通常会用到信用卡做担保，而且在租汽车的时候信用卡还能用作订金一没有信用卡的话别人会觉得你不值得信任，这样出租公司不光是要收取你的订金还会留下你的护照以确保安全.主要的几种信用卡是VISA，Master Charge，Access，Diners Club和American Express.如果你持有银行卡的话．为了出去旅行方便而增加你的信用度也是很值得的——关于这一点你可以咨询你的银行经理人. 56．D【精析】细节题.这道题考查的是文中关于25美分硬币用途的说法，在文中第一段最后明确提出了25美分硬币有各种用途，包含在内的是D项.故选D. 57．B【精析】释义题.文章第三段倒数第三句说“…use them instead to pay for meals．supermarket purchases or whatever．”，其中them 指代checks.可知支票可以用于支付旅馆和商店的费用. 故选B. 58．D【精析】推理题.破折号后面的文章说如果没有信用卡出租公司会收取订金还会扣留护照，说明如果有信用卡的话公司就不会另收订金，所以信用卡的作用是代替订金，故选D. 59．A【精析】判断题.A由文章最后一段第一句话“Credit cards can be even more valuable than travellers’ cheques…”，可知信用卡比旅行支票更具价值，这与A项表述一致. 60．B【精析】推理题.从整体来看，文章介绍了货币、支票和信用卡的用途，所以A、c只是断章取义的说法不合题意.而D强调的是货币，比较片面.只有B符合文意. Part B 参考译文 在中国和日本，豆腐都是传统菜，下面这篇文章是5个人对于吃豆腐的不同看法.(注意每个人所说话的主题) 杰尼斯：我比大部分人都更喜欢豌豆和大豆，所以我自然会选择豆腐.我的中国朋友阿娜贝丽也很喜欢豌豆和大豆.她告诉我大豆含有一种其他任何食物原料所没有的成分，或者至少其中该成分的含量高于其他任何食物原料，这种成分有助于预防乳癌.在我们吃一大碗豆腐的时候，我们是为了医疗目的而尽情地吃.虽然豆腐的做法有很多种，我还是喜欢它简简单单的吃法，而且它还能治疗其他疾病. 李：实际上，我喜欢豆腐可能是冥冥之中注定的：小时候，我最喜欢的书就是《Tur0与豆腐》(希望我没记错书名).故事讲的是一个叫做Turo的东京小男孩要第一次独自去隔壁一位做豆腐的邻居家里，并且要带回一些鲜豆腐块回来做晚饭.我还记得Turo把豆腐完整无缺的带回家所用的独特的方法(他把豆腐放在一个装了水的坛子里).对于生活在不太发达的加利福尼亚南部且当时只有5岁的我来说，这一切看上去是那么新奇. 胡克：在四川风味的辣汤里放上豆腐味道真是好极了，尤其是在做鱼的时候.但是我最喜欢稍微用油煎一下的豆腐，表面硬脆而里面松软.蒸豆腐也很好吃，做的时候要在豆腐表面铺一层猪肉末或者虾酱(加上大葱).我最爱盼就是豆腐的口感——真正好的豆腐入口的感觉是很美妙的，那种口感介于固体和液体之间.我是个真正的豆腐迷. 丽比：对我来说这有点古怪，当你走进那些“模拟素食”的餐厅，却发现菜单上的每一样东西都是模拟的——模拟鸡肉、模拟牛肉、模拟猪肉，等等.你所点的菜都是用豆腐仿照各种肉的样子做出来的.我不知道你们怎么想，但是如果我吃素的话我不需要经历一种虚幻，假装自己是在吃小牛排、猪排或是鸡胸.这是在误导别人还是在分散他们的注意力以使他们不去想自己在吃素? 罗宾：确切地说，我之所以疯狂地喜欢吃豆腐，就是因为它的淡而无味.我喜欢豆腐可以吸收与它一道烹制的整道菜味道的方式.豆腐的各种吃法我都很喜欢.它的做法和用量与菜里的其他配料有关.如果你吃过之后告诉我豆腐没什么味道的话，我就不同意了，因为这种说法是不对的.豆腐的味道很淡，你可以把它跟最辣的调料一起吃，对我来说这是豆腐最招人喜欢的特质.豆腐能够充分吸收各种味道. 61．G【精析】主旨题.在几段短文中只有杰尼斯所说的话是与豆腐的医疗功能有关的，所以G项正确.。
09英语三级考试答案
09英语三级考试答案09英语三级考试答案Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet。
Passage 1Questions I to 5 are based on the following passage:The fourth-graders at Chicago's McCormick Elementary School don't know Chinese is supposed to be hard to learn. For most, who speak Spanish at home, it's becoming their third language. They've been hearing and using Chinese words since nursery, and it's natural to give a "ni hao" when strangers enter the classroom, “It's really fun!” says Miranda Lucas, taking a break from a lesson that includes a Chinese interview with Jackie Chan. “I'm teaching my mom to speak Chinese。
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09年3月中口真题D(D) Mrs. Jones came to see us off at the airport.,2. (A) The board of directors asked about the changes.(B) The board 'of directors decided to invest more on the project.(C) The board of directors approved the revisions.(D) The board of directors could not understand her explanation.3. (A) Many university students prefer soft drinks to fresh fruits.(B) Most of them are first-or-second year college students(C) A number of college students refuse to disclose their identities(D) Not many students are interested in our research projects.4. (A) We decided to sell the car when the oil Prices rose.(B) We should not delay solving the problem of oil prices.(C) We were at a loss as to whether to buy that expensive car or not.(D) We didn't buy a car because of the floating oil prices.5. (A )Most of them are from low-income belies.(B) Most of them are in favor of a tax cut.(C) I know the Congress will veto the tax reform.(D) I propose the tax reform be debated in the Congress.6. (A) Effective self management skills are key to academic and career success.(B) If you spend a lot of time on your school work, you will become a good manager later(C) School work can be time-consuming and is likely to make you feel exhausted after class.(D) Good management calls for more time and energy on the part of the academic staff7. (A) Mr. Paul White has just been fired.(B) Mr. Paul White has forgotten the woman's name.(C) Mr. Paul White is looking for a job.(D) Mr. Paul White has the woman Promoted.8. (A) I shall give you a discount(B) The crisis is affecting the Whole world.(C) I shall come in my Sunday best.(D) The price is still too high.9. (A) He finished the negotiation in three days.(B) He was on a business trip ten days ago.(C) His toughness cost him three more days.(D) His business trip lasted thirteen days.l0. (A) We are sure that our children will become positive members of the changing society.(B) Children with self esteem can make positive adjustment and achieve career success.(C) Personal goals can be reached with the help of parents who are competent members of the society(D) Parents with confidence will adapt themselves to the changes and accomplish personal goals.2. Talks and ConversationsQuestion8 11--14l 1. (A) The products were all made from fresh vegetables and fruits(B) The homemade products were actually made in the factory(C) The factory was equipped with the most sophisticated machinery(D) There were homemade fresh vegetables and fruits in the factoryl2. (A) You are special. (B) You are natural.(C) You are stupid. (D) You are dumbl3. (A) To better explain how to use that product.(B) To help reduce the promotion cost of that product.(C) To induce more famous people to use that product.(D) To get TV viewers to remember that product.l4. (A) Be easily affected by other products.(B) Be aware of the same kind of product.(C) Stick to that particular product. -(D) Strike a bargain for other products.Questions 15--18l5. (A) A flight over time zones. (B) A loss of one's characters.(C) A symptom of leg problems. (D) A condition of sleep disorders.l6. (A) Six hours. (B) Seven hours.(C) Eight hours (D) Nine hours.l7. (A) Avoid junk food, salty foods, caffeine and alcohol.(B) Drink as little water as possible between meals(C) Take drinks with less Sugar, carbonation or caffeine(D) Always have other fluid on the plane.l8. (A) Sleep as soon as possible.(B) Nap even during daytime.(C) Get a good night's sleep.(D) Relax yourself in a cafe.Questions 19--22l9. (A) He is overweight. (B) He is seriously ill(C) He is down with cold. (D) He is hale and hearty20. (A) Two (B) Ten.(C) twenty (D) Thirty2l. (A) It is the best (B) It is nutritious.(C) It is not enough (D) It is no healthy.22. (A) the man is a heavy smoker(B) The man is rather short.'(C) The man drives a car(D) The man works with a computer.''Questions 23--2623. (A) Chainman of the African Club.(B) Chainman of the International Club.(C) Chainman of the Irish Club.(D) Chainman of the Folk Music Club.24. (A) Once a week (B) Once a month(C) Once a semester (D) Once a year25. (A) The minutes of the last meeting.(B) The treasurer's report.(C) The Scottish and Irish Folk Dances.(D) The International Display Week.26. (A) to help the students from the same countries overcome their homesickness and other problems.(B) To set up booths decorated with pictures and things of interest in the respective countries.(C) To recruit anyone who can sew to help make costumes so that every club member can wear their national costume.(D) To teach the American students Scottish and Irish folk dances during the special even of the display.Que8tions 27--3027. (A) In Bath (B) In London.(C) In York (D) In the suburbs.28. (A) Students live in halls residence around the university buildings.(B) Students are encouraged to conduct their independent research project(C) Students first live in halls of residence and then are allowed to move out.(D) Students can share the common rooms with faculty members.29. (A) She couldn't find a room in the residential hall.(B) She could save money to pay for her studies.(C) She could mix well with the local people.(D) She could live in a comfortable house.30. (A) Give her some advice on how to strike a bargain.(B) Introduce her to the local people(C) Help her with the volunteer work.(D) Show her around the ancient cathedral cityPart C: Listening and TranslationSECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS (45 minutes)Questions 1--5I came across an old country guide the other day.It listed all the tradesmen in each village in my part of the country,and it was impressive to see the great variety of services which were available on one's own doorstep in the late Victorian countryside.Nowadays a superficial traveler in rural Eng1and might conclude that the only village tradesmen still flourishing were either selling frozen food to the inhabitants or selling antiques to visitors. Nevertheless, this would really be a false impression. Admittedly there has been a contraction of village commerce, bul its vigor is still remarkable.Our local grocer's shop, for example, is actually expanding in spite of the competition from supermarkets in the nearest town. Women sensibly prefer to go there and exchange the local news whi1e doing their shopping, instead of queueing up anonymously at a supermarket. And the proprietor knows well that persona1 service has a substantial cash value.His Prices may be a bit higher than those in the town, bu he will deliver anything at any time. His assistants think nothing of bicycling down the village street in their lunch hour to take a piece of cheese to an old age pensioner who sent her order by word of mouth with a friend who happened to be passing. The more affluent customers telephone their shopping lists and the goods are on their doorsteps within an hour.They have only to hint at a fancy for some commodity outside the usual stock and the grocer a red-faced figure, instantly obtains it for them..The village gains from this sort of enterprise, of course. But I also find it satisfactory because a village shop offers one of the few ways in which a modest individualist can still get along in the world without attaching himself to the big battalions of industry or commerce.Most of the village shopkeepers I know, at any rate, are decidedly individualist in their ways. For example, our shoemaker is a formidable figure: a thick-set, irritable man whom children treat with marked respect, knowing that an ill-judged word can provoke an angry eruption at any time. He stares with contempt at the pairs of cheap, mass-produced shoes taken to him for repair: has it come to this, he seems to be saying,that he, a craftsman, should have to waste his skills upon such trash? But we all know he will in fact do excellent work upon them.And he makes beautiful shoes for those who can afford such luxury.1.The services available in villages nowadays are normally_________.(A) fewer but still very active(B) less successful than earlier but managing to survive(C) active in providing food for the village and tourists(D) surprisingly energetic considering the little demand for them2.The local grocer’s shop is expanding even though________.(A) town shops are more attractive(B) town shops are larger and less well-known(C) people like to shop where they are less well-known(D) people get extra service in townshops3.How do the village grocer’s assistants feel about delivering goods?(A) They tend to forget it. (B) They will not consider it.(C) They take it for granted. (D) It does not seem worth their while4.Another aspect of personal service available in the village shop is that_________.(A) there is a wide range of goos available(B) goods not in stock can be obtained whenever they are needed(C) special attention is given to the needs of wealthier customers(D) goods are always restocked before they run out5.In what way is the village shoemaker a “formidable figure”?(A) He seems to pay little attention to public opinion.(B) He refuses to mend cheap,mass-produced shoes.(C) He has a very rough temper.(D) He has very high standards of workmanship.Questions 6--10Drivers on the Basingstoke by-pass used to have their attention diverted by a sign that read—A MOMENT'S INATTENTION CAUSES ACCIDENTS. This self-defeating warning has now been removed, but its message is still very much to the point.Almost anyting can cause an accident. Apart from momentary inattention, it might be a minor miscalculation, a sudden fit of coughing, a bop on the head with a teddy-bear from a child in the back seat, an argument with the wife, fog, falling asleep at the wheel, bad eyesight, a glaring sun, ice, rain, wind, or snow—a1l these can make the difference between a tragic hit and a lucky miss.Although human error plays its part, it is by no means the only cause of accidends. There must be some cause other than simple human error. Road construction plays its part: researchers have found that it is not at the obvious danger spot—sharp corners, cross-roads, narrow lanes—that accidents happen. It is on those roads where there are subtle visual traps, unexpected changes in the shape or surface of the .road, or even insufficient or badly-placed signs. Wherever there is a 'black spot', it means that something is seriously wrong with the road. Why else did the careless driving of so many come out at that particular spot?What the law requires when you have an accidentThere are, firstly the legal formalities of exchanging names and addresses with others involved in an accident and, in certain cases, informing the police.However, you are required by law to stop after an accident only if:l Somebody other than yourself in or outside your car has been injured.2 A vehicle not your own has been damaged.3 Any horse, cow,donkey,sheep, or dog has been injured.It has been said that if a driver continues unaware of causing injury he must be acquitted. But the courts are wary of that excuse. Furthermore,the driver himself must wait at the scene; it is not enough for him to leave his chauffeur or a friend to attend to the boring formalities while he goes off on more important business.If you have been involved in an accident and have stopped, you must give your name, address, and registration number to anyone who has a good reason for requesting it; this means anyone affected by the accident. If these formalities are complied with it is not necessary to wait for the arrival of the police. It is, however, often wise to do so. The police are expert at drawing plans, taking measurements and photographs and gathering other evidence. In your absence the police could be given a biased story against you; and you yourself migh wam to point out certain features of the accident to the police.6. A MOMENT'S INATTENTION CAUSES ACCIDENTS' (para. l) is a self defeating Warning because______.(A) it will make a driver wait at the scene(B) it will distract the driver's attention(C) it is too difficult to understand(D) it is too long to be read by drivers7. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?(A) After an accident you have to give your name to anyone who asks for it.(B) Drivers on the Basingstoke by-pass used to ignore the sign.(C) Road construction problems can be a major cause of accidents.(D) A 'black spot' is a part of the road where there are no signs.8. 'Subtle visual traps' (para.3) are ______.(A) places where the police hide in order to trap motorists(B) parts of the road which are deceptive to the driver's eye(C) danger spots such as sharp corners and cross-roads(D) places where there are man road-signs9. As required by the law, you must stop after an accident, if ______.(A) you have been injured by somebody.(B) your car has been damaged.(C) you have injured somebody else(D) you have witnessed the accidentl 0. After an accident it is recommended that you wait for the police because _________.(A) it is against the law to drive off(B) they have to examine your licence and insurance certificate(C) they have to noto the position of your car(D) somebody may give them a false account of the accidentQuestions 11--15Just as word oil scarcity is already causing intemational conflicts, so will the scarcity of water reach a point where wars will break out. The statistics on water are already scary. Already well over l billion people suffer from water shortages and 30 countries get more than a third of their water from outside their borders—an obvious source of disputes and instability especially as the climate changes. The whole of the sub-Saharan Africa, most of South Asia and western South America are most at risk. The reason: the rapid melting of glaciers due to global warning.At the meeting of the coalition of 27 Intemaional charities last month, Gareth Thomas, minister of Intenatonal Development of the British government, wrote to prime minister Gordon Brown demanding action to ensure fresh water to 1.1 billion people with poor supplies. "If we do not act now, the reality is that water supplies may become the subject of international conflict in the years ahead. We need to invest now to prevent us having to pay that price in the future", Thomas said. The department warned that two-thirds of theword's population will live in water-stressed countries by 2025.The coalition of charities has appealed for a global effort to bring running water to the developing world and supply sanitation to a further 2.6 billion people. It said that international investment is needed nowto prevent competition for water to destabilize communities and escalate into conflicts.Tackling the water and sanitation crisis is essential if the Millennium Development Goal Call to Action is to be a success. Otherwise, progress on health, education, and environment sustainability will be undermined. Each year 443 million school days are lost globally to diarrhea and 1.8 million children die from these diseases. In fact, it is often not realized tha investing in sanitation and water brillgs the greatest public health gains, more than any other single development intervention and delivers enormous economic gains.Already, some Asian countries have put tackling these issues at the forefront of theirdevelopment efforts. The Millennium Development Goals aim to halve the proportion of people without access to safe drinking water by 20l5. To achieve that urgent action needs to be taken.There is no doubt that climate change is potentially the most important factor affecting water shor tage. This, compounded with a growing and increasingly urbanized global population will put pressure on food and water.For a temperature rise o f 2°C, which is likely to happen by 2050, there would be a catastrophic 2 to 3 billion people suffering from water stress.11. What does the author think is primarily responsible for water shortages in the world ?(A) Climate chance. (B) Border dispute.(C) World competition. (D) Political instability12. According to Gareth Thomas, _______ is the price we have to pay for water shortage if we do not take immediate action.(A ) sanitation crisis (B) intemational conflict(C) global warming (D)over-urbanization13. What can the coalition of charities do to prevent competition for water ?(A) Appealing for international investment.(B) Bringing running water to the developing world.(C) Supplying sanitation to billions of water-stressed people.(D) Enhancing world environment sustainability13. The Millennium Development Goals aim to_______ in the near future.(A) tackle the water and sanitation crisis(B) yield economic gains as well as public health gains(C) mak progress on health, education and environment sustainability(D) provide more people with clean drinking water15. According to the passage, what will add to water shortage ?(A) Oil scarcity.(B) A drop in temperature(C) A growing population.(D) Reduced food supplyQuestions 16.-20Parenting was never a piece of cake in any age, but probably the greatest source of headache for parents today in Japan is the ubiquitous cellphone. Today, 96 percent of senior high school students and 58 percent of junior high school students have cellphones. Even among primary school children, 3l percent have them.By enabling youngsters to stay connected with their parents at all times, these gadgets help to keep children safe. For the kids, they are fun toys, too, that let them text to or chat with their pals whenever they wat, play Intemet games, and enjoy blogging for their own profile and diary purposes.But terrible dangers lurk beneath all that fun and convenience.Every year about l,000 children become involved in rape and other crimes through dating service sites. Violent and obscene images are only a couple of clicks away. On gakkoura saito, or so-called unofficial schoolwebsites where kids can post whatever they want, anyone can fall victim to brutal ''verbal mob lynching" by their peers.Amid today's urgent need to address these problems, the government’s Meeting on Education Rebuilding has issued a report. In response to the Prime Minister's recent comments---“I carmot think of one good reason for (letting youngsters) have a cellphone" and "I would like everyone to discuss whether cellphones are really necessary:" ----the report recommended that "parents, guardians, schools and all parties concerned should cooperate among themselves, so that elementary school pupils and junior high school students do not have a cellphone unless there is a compelling reason for them to do so."But since many parents believe in the necessity of cellphones as a safety tool, it is unrealistic to expect everyone to do away with them. Rather, it would make more sense for guardians, schools and cellphone companies to consider, from their respective standpoints,how cellphones should be used by children.We suggest that parents sit down with their offspring and talk about their “houserules”for cellphone use. For instance, sct the hours allowed, so the kids won't be texting to their friends late into the night, remind them never to give away personal information online, and so on..But there are limits to what individual families can do, and this is where we also suggest that schools should educate their pupils on the dangers of cellphone use. One way to go about this, for instance, may be for each class to set its own rules on sending e-mail messages.16. The word "ubiquitous" (para. l) is closest in meaning to ________.(A) updated (B) sophisticated(C) prevalent (D) obsolete17. Many parents let their kids have cellphones because they ________.(A) want their kids to keep up with the IT World(B) can't think of anything better for their kids to have fun(C) don't want their kids to miss 'what other kids have(D) believe cellphones endble them to stay connected18. Which of the following is NOT the potential risk kids may face when using cellphones?(A) Involvement in rape-related crime(B) Exposure to violent and obscene images(C) Falling victim to brutal curses.(D) Being tracked down by unofficial school websites.19. The report issued by the government’s Meeting on Education Rebuilding______.(A) recommended minimizing the use of cellphones among kids(B) suggested setting “house rules” for cellphone use(C) urged parents to remind their children about ce1lphone use(D) pressed schools to educate their pupils on the dangers of cellphone use20. What is the main idea of the passage?(A) Parents neglect to protect their kids from cellphones.(B) Parenting with cellphones is a source of headache.(C) Cellphones should be banned from campus.(D) Kids need lessons on the uses of cellphonesQuestion 21--25Extract IA stylish dining room with cream walls and curtains and black carpet as perfect foil to an eclectic array of furniture. Many of the pieces are classics of their particular era, and demonstrate how old and new designs can be happily mixed together Thc prototype chair in the foreground has yet to prove its staying power and was thought up by the flat's occupant. He is pictured in his living room which has the same decorative theme and is linked to the dining room by a high Medieval-styled archway where was once a redundant and uninspiring fireplace.Extract 2Old bathrooms often contain a great deal of ugly pipework in need of disguising. This can either be done by boxing in the exposed pipes, or by fitting wood paneling over them.As wood paneling can be secured over almost anyting---including oid ceramic tiles and chipped walls--- is an effective way of disguising pipework as well as being an attractive form of decoration. The paneling can be vertical, horizontal or diagonal.An alternative way to approach the problem of exposed pipes is to actually make them a feature of the room by picking the pipework out in bright strong colours.Extract 3Cooking takes second place in this charming room which, with its deep armchairs, is more of a sitting room than a kitohen, and th6 ntw RaybUm stove as a good choice, as it blends in well with the old brick and beamed fireplace. There are no fitted units or built-in appliances, so all food preparation is done at the big farmbouse table in the foreground; and the china, pots and pans have been deliberately left on show to make an attractive display. What about the kitchen sink? It's hidden away behind an archway which leads into a small scullery. Here there's a second cooker and--- in the best farmhouse tradition--- a huge walk-in larder for all food storage.2l. Why is the colour of the carpet described in Extract l a particular advantage?(A) It livens up the colour in an otherwise dull room.(B) It provides a contrast to the furniture.(C) It blends in with the tones of the furniture.(D) It gives the room a classical style.22. What is the purpose of the archway described in Extract 1 ?(A) To hide an unattractive fireplace.(B) To give the room an exotic eastem style.(C) To join the dining room with the sitting room(D) To make room for the unusual seating arrangements.23. Extract 2 is probably taken from ________.(A) an architect's blueprint(B) a plumber’s manual(C) a home renovation magazine(D) an advertisement for new bathrooms24. Extracts 2 and 3 deal with _________.(A) old and classic furniture(B) attractive colour schemes(C) cheap improvement schemes(D) home decoration25. Compared with Extract l the room described in Extract 3 appears to _______.(A) be more comfortable(B) be more colourful(C) contain more furniture(D) posspss a greater variety of styleQuestions26--30,.Large parts of the world have not enjoyed the remarkale global progress in health conditions that have taken place over the past century. Indeed, millions of deaths in impoverished nations are avoidable with prevention and treatment options that the rich world already uses. This year, l0 million children will die in low-and middle-income countries. If child death rates were the same as those in developed countries this figuer would be lower than 1 million. Conversely, if child death rates were those of rich countries just 100 years ago, the figure would be 30 million. Today's tools for improving health are so powerful and inexpensive that health conditions could be reasonably good even in poor countries if policy makers spent even relatively little in the right places.Recent research for the Copeghagen Consensus idenifies several highly cost-effective options that would tackle some of the planet's most urgent health problems. The most promising investment is in tuberculosis treatment. Some 90 percent of the l.6 million tuberculosis deaths in 2003 occurred in low-and middle-income countries. Because tuberculosis affects working-age people, it can be a trigger of household poverty .The comerstone of control is prompt treatment using first-line drugs, which doesn't require a sophisticated health system. Spending $l billion on tuberculosis treatment in a year would save l million lives. Because good health accompanies higher levels of national economic welfare in the long run, the economic benefits are worth $30 billion.The second most cost-effective investment is tackling hewt disease. Heart disease migh not seem like a pressing issue for poor nations, but it represents more than a quarter of their death toll. Measures to reduce risk factors other than smoking--high intake or saturated animal fat, obesity, binge drinking of alcohol, physical inactivity , and low fruit and vegetable consumption-- have had little success. Treating acute heart attacks with inexpensive drugs is, however, cost-effective. Spending $200 million could avert several hundred thousand deaths, yielding benefits that are 25 times higher than costs.The third option is prevention and treatment of malaria. A billion dollars would expand the provision of insecticide-treated bed-nets and facilitate provision of highly effective treatment. This would save more than a million child deaths and produce economic benefits worth $20 billion.The fourth altermative for policymakers is to focus on child health initiatives. The best measures are familiar ones expanding immunization coverage, promoting breasfeeding, increasing the use of simple and cheap treatments for diarrhea and childhood pneumonia, and so on.Even if the costs of all these initiatives were two or three times higher than we estimate, these efforts would still provide amazing opportunities to reduce health inequality and do good in the world.26. Over the past century, the child death rates hatve _________.(A ) climbed steadily in impoverished countries(B) dropped remarkably in developed countries(C) fluctuated wildly in low-incoine countries(D) remained stable in middle-income countries27. The most effective investment is in the treatment for ________.(A) tuberculosis(B) heart disease(C) malaria(D) diarrhea28.All of the following could be the contributing factors to heart disease EXCETP________.(A) heavy smoking(B) binge drinking(C) saturated animal fat intake(D) vegetable consumption29.According to the author, if $ l billion were invested in the prevention and treatment of heart discase, whih of the following economic benefits would be produced?(A) $20 billion.(B) $25 billion.(C) $30 billion.(D) $35 billion.30. What would be the best title for this passage ?(A) Best Options for Tackling World’s Killer Diseases.(B) Cost-effective Investment in Impoverished Nations.(C) Health Inequality between Developed and Developing Countries.(D) Earth’s Killer Diseases: Tuberculosis, HeartAttak and Malari a...SECTION 3: TRANSLATION TEST (1) (30 minutes)。
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3月PETS-3真题及答案(英语知识运用部分)Directions:Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B,C, or D on your ANSWER SHEET.In the United States today, families basically have two contrasting attitudes toward television.Many families 26 the television to be on at any time of the day or night. Very often,27 of thesefamilies watch television 28 or don' t interact with other family members 29 they are watching. The TV is used to make 30 kind of background noise in the house,31as a kind of electronic babysitter. Parents often turn it on to 32"bored" children. In contrast, oth-er families 33control when the television will be watched and what programs can be watched.34 these families watch programs together and discuss them together. In these homes, the TV is rarely on 35nobody is watching it. Parents don' t use it as an electronic babysitter;36 ,they insist that children read or play 37rather than sit in front of a screen.38the contrasting attitudes toward television39 , families in America are choosing television 40other passive activities, such as watching movies, playing video games, andsurfing the Web 41regularity that has never happened before. These activities are 42intheir inactivity. Family members--young and old--watch rather than 43 . These passive formsof entertainment 44 , rather than encourage, family 45and community involvement.26. A. allowB. enableC. causeD. require27. A. parentsB. membersC. seniorsD. children28. A. singlyB. looselyC. flexiblyD. directly29. A. whichB. whileC. whereasD. wherever30. A. littleB. suchC. someD. this31. A. orB. andC.thusD. so32. A. enlightenB. entertainC. moveD. manage33. A. effectivelyB. strictlyD. widely34. A. NeverB. HardlyC. SeldomD. Often35. A. ifB. even ifC.soD. so that36. A. howeverB. insteadC. moreoverD. therefore37. A. separatelyB. quietlyC.creativelyD. actively38. A. Because ofB. In place ofC.In spite ofD. Speaking of39. A. viewingC. broadcastingD. programming40. A. amongB. despiteC. andD. as41. A. withB. byC.forD. over42. A. usualB. commonC. sameD. similar43. A. sleepB. sitC. eatD. do44. A. weakenB. endC. avoidD. worry45. A. buildingB. interactionC. planningD. reunion如今，美国家庭对于电视基本上存在着两种对立的态度。
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选择题：1. We must find a way to cut prices _______ reducing our profits too much.A. Without B with C. despite D. for2. ______ some students are able to find employment after graduation, others will have to returnto school and earn an advanced degree.A. SinceB. BecauseC. WhileD. If3. ______ the weather improves, we will suffer a huge loss in the tourist industry.A.AsB. WhileC. SinceD. Unless4. Enclosed you ________ an application form that you are asked to fill out.A. A. will findB. findC. foundD. are finding5.Would you pass me the book_______ cover is black?A.WhichB. thatC. whoseD. its6. John had never been abroad before,_______ he found the business trip very exciting.A.BecauseB. soC. thoughD. while7. I t is important that we ______ the task ahead of time.A.will finishB. finishC.finishedD. shall finish8. ________ by the failure of the project,the manager could hardly say a word.A. To be shockedB. ShockedC. Be shockedD. Shocking9. When I first arrived in Japan, I was surprised ______ the way people greeted each other.A ofB toC withD at10. We are happy at the good news _______ Mr.Black has been awarded the Best Manager.A.ThatB. whatC. whichD. whether填空题：1. If your neighbors are too noise, then you have a good reason to make your (complain) complaint.2. Measures should be taken to avoid the negative effect (bring) brought aboutby unfair competition.3. Having been badly damaged by the earthquake, the city has to be (rebuild) rebuilt .4. I shall appreciate your effort in (correct) correcting this error in my bank account as soon as possible.5. The local economy depends (heavy) heavily on the exports of manufactured goods.6. Some domestic manufactures are busy increasing production, losing the chance to develop more (advance) advanced technology.7. Since we work in different sections of the company, we see each other only(occasional) occasionally.11. 30 percent of the students who (interview) were interviewed yesterday believe they should continue with their education until they have a university degree.12. Finally the woman found her (lose) ____lost______ child with the help of the police.13. The proposal about the annual sales (discuss) will be discussed at the next board meeting.阅读理解：Task 1Your boss holds your future prospects in his hands. Some bosses are hard to get along with. Some have excellent qualifications but no idea when it comes to dealing with people. Of course, not all bosses are like that.The relationship you have with your boss can be a majior factor in determining your rise up the career ladder. Your boss is ot only your leade, he is also the person best equipped to help you do the job you are paid to do. He can infom you of company diection that may affect your professional development.Your boss also needs you to perform at your best in order to accomplish his objectives. He needs your feedback in order to provide realistic and useful working relationship with your boss?The key is communication. Learn and understand his goals and prorities.Observe and understand your boss’s work style. If he has not been clear with his expectations, ask! Likewise, ask for feedbackl and accept critiscism gracefully. And if he understands that you do not view your job as just something to fill the hours between 9 and 5, he may be more likely to help you.In short, getting along with your boss requires getting to know his likes and dislikes and learning to work with his personality and management style.1.The main idea of the first paragraph is that ___________.A.bosses are hard to deal withB.bosses have good characterC.bosses determine your career futureD.bosses must have similar personality2.In the second paragrahp, “ rise up the career ladder” ( Line 2) means___________.A.going to work abroadB.changing jobs frequentlyC.being promoted in positionD.pursuing an advanced degree3.In order to achieve his objectives, your boss expects that you will ________.A.do your best in your workB.show your management skillsC.get along with your colleaguesD.write reports to upper management4.The most important factor for establishing a good working relationship with the boss is__________.A.high expectationsB.quick feedbackC.frequent criticismD.effective communication5.The best title for the passage might be ______________.A.How to take cake of your bossB.How to get along with your bossC.How to accept your boss’s criticismD.How to accomplish your boss’s objectiveTask 2Google, the Internet search-engine company, has announced it will give more thantwenty-five million dollars in money and investments to help the poor. The company says the effort involves using the power of information and technology to help people improve their lives.Aleem Walji works for —the part of the company that gives money to good causes.He said the company’s first project will help identify where infectious(传染性的) diseases are developing. In Southeast Asia and Africa, for example , wil work with partners to strengthen early-warning systems and take action against growing health threats.’s second project will invest in ways to help small and medium-sized businesses grow. Walji says microfinance(小额信贷) is generally small, short-term loans that create few jobs. Instead, he says wants to develop ways to bring investors and business owners together to create jobs and improve economic growth. will also give money to help two climate-change programs announced earlier this year. One of these programs studies ways to make renewable(再生的) energy less costly than coal-based energy. The other is examining the efforts being made to increase the use of electric cars.The creators of Google have promised to give about one percent of company profits and one percent of its total stock value every year. Aleem Walji says this amount may increase in the future.1. The purpose of Google’s investments is to .A. help poor peopleB. develop new technologyC. expand its own businessD. increase the power of information2. According to Aleem Walji, the company’s first project is to .A. set up a new system to warn people of infectious diseasesB. find out where infectious diseases developC. identify the causes of infectious diseasesD. cure patients of infectious diseases3. What kind of businesses will benefit from ’s second project?A. large enterprisesB. cross-national companiesC. foreign-funded corporationsD. small and medium-sized businesses4. From the fourth paragraph, we learn that Google’s money is also invested tohelp .A. start more research programsB. make more advanced electric carsC. develop renewable and coal-based energyD. conduct studies related to climate changes5、From the last paragraph we learn that the investments by come from ________.A) Google’s profits and stock valueB) some international IT companiesC) the company’s own interestsD) local commercial banksTask 3We welcome you aboard the Easter Flight and will do our best to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable.For your safety and convenienceTo begin the trip, we would like to draw your attention to some safety-related details. These are also exolained on the instruction card I the seat pocket in front of you. Seat belts must remain fastened while the “ fasten seatbelts” sign is on. It is advisable to keep them fastened at all times while seated. All flights are non-smoking. The use of mobile telephone is now allowed when the airplane is on the ground. During the flight the use of CD and DVD players is not allowed.For your entertainmentTo help you enjoy your trip, we provide a range of newspapers. On our MD-11 and Boeing aircraft, we provide muise and video programes. On Airbus A 321/ 320/319, short vidoes are shown.Meals and drinksDuring most flights we serve you a tasty meals and drinks. Beer, wine and other drinks are served free of charge. Coffee, tea and juice are served free of charge on all domstic flights. On domestic flight leaving before nine and on all flights to Northern China, a snack is served.Eastern Flight ServiceSafety and concenience1.seat belts: remain _fastened_______ while the “fasten seatbelts sign is on2.smokin: not allowed on board3.mobile phones: used only when the airplan is __on the ground________4.CD and DVD: not allowed to play ___during the flight_______Entertainment provided1.newspapers2.music and __video programs_______o n MD-11 and Boeing aircraftMeals and drinks on board1.meals served on most flights2.coffee, tea and juice served free of charge3. a snack served on all flights to __Northern China_______task 4Dear Mr .mith,I am pleased to offer you the position of the after-sales manager at our company starting on 16 June,2009. I propose that the term of employment will be those in the attached draft individual employment arrangement.Please note that you are entitled to discuss this offer and to seek advice on the attached proposed agreement with your family, a union, a lawyer or someone else you trust. If you want something on your employment rights, you can also contact the Employment Service Office or visit out website.Also, if you disagree with, or do not understand or wish to clarify anything in this offer, please ting me to discuss any issue you wish to raise.If you are happy with the proposed terms and wish to accept this offer of employment, please sign the duplicate copy of this letter and return it to me by 1 June, 2009. In the event I have not heard from you by that date, this offer will be automatically withdrawn on that date.I look forward to working with you.Your sincerely,John Brown1.What job position is offered to Mr. Smith in the letter?The after-sales manager.2.From whom may Mr. Smith seek advice about the proposed agreement?His family, a union, _a lawyer____, or someone else he trusts.3.How can Mr. Smith get information about employment rights?By contacting the _____Employment Service Office__________ or visiting its website.4.When should Mr. Smith return the signed duplicate copy of this letter?By ________1 June 2009___________________________.5.What will happen if the duplicate copy of the letter is not returned by the deadline?This offer will be _____automatically withdraw_________on that date.Task 5A------ air traffic control system B------ armed policeC------ crime prevention D------ entry requirementE------international criminal police organization F------ level of securityG------ picket line H------police stationI------ patrolling vehicle J------ safety precaution measureK------ safety control device L------safety command centerM------security service N ------ security control centerO------ security personnel P------ valid documentsQ------ security monitoring and control( A )空中交通管制系统（J ）安全预防措施（I）巡逻车（B）武装警察（E）国际刑警组织（P）有效证件（D）入境要求（O ）安保人员（ F ）安全保障级别（Q ）安全监控翻译：1.If either party wants to renew the contract, it should submit a written notice to theother party three months prior to the expiration of the contract.A）如果任何一方希望撤销合约，必须将撤销的理由在三个月内通知对方。
09年PETS三级完形填空模拟练习及答案(二)
09年PETS三级完形填空模拟练习及答案（二）公共英语三级由笔试试卷和口试试卷组成。
笔试试卷（120分钟）分四部分：听力、英语知识运用（又叫完形填空）、阅读理解和写作。
口试试卷（10分钟）分三节考查考生的口语交际能力。
笔试试卷和口试试卷都使用英文指导语。
One day a police officer manager to get some fresh mushrooms.He was so 1 what he had bought that he offered to 2 the mushrooms with his brother officers.When their breakfast arrived the next day, each officer found some mushrooms on his plate.“Let the dog 3 a piece first,”suggested one 4 officer who was afraid that the mushrooms might be poisonous.The dog seemed to 5 his mushrooms, and the officers then began to eat their meal saying that the mushrooms had a very strang 6 quite pleasant taste.An hour 7 , however, they were all astonished when the gardener rushed on and said 8 the dog was dead. 9 , the officers jumpedsintostheir cars and rushedsintosthe nearest hospital.Pumps (泵) were used and the officers had a very 10 time getting rid of the mushrooms that 11 in their stomachs.When they 12 to the police station, they sat down and started to 13 the mushroom poisoning.Each man explained the pains that he had felt and they agreed that 14 had grown worse on their 15 to the hospital.The gardener was called to tell the way 16 the poor dog had died.“Did it 17 much before death?”asked one of the officers, 18 very pleased that he had escaped a 19 death himself.“No,”answered the gardener looker rather 20 .“It was killed the moment a car hit it.”1.A.sure of B.careless aboutC.pleased with D.disappointed at2.A.share B.grow C.wash D.cook3.A.check B.smell C.try D.examine4.A.frightened B.shy C.cheerful D.careful5.A.refuse B.hate C.want D.enjoy6.A.besides B.but C.and D.orter B.after C.past D.over8.A.cruelly B.curiously C.seriously D.finally9.A.Immediately B.Carefully C.Suddenly D.Slowly10.A.hard B.busyC.exciting D.unforgettable11.A.stopped B.dropped C.settled D.remained12.A.hurried B.drove C.went D.returned13.A.study B.discuss C.record D.remember14.A.this B.these C.it D.they15.A.road B.street C.way D.direction16.A.how B.in that C.which D.in which17.A.suffer B.eat C.harm D.spit18.A.to feel B.feeling C.felt D.having felt19.A.strange B.painful C.peaceful D.natural20.A.happy B.interested C.surprised D.Excited1.【答案】C【解析】从上文中managed to get(表示好不容易买到新鲜蘑菇)，及后文offer to (=express willingness to)可知此处应选C项，意为：对……感到满意(=satisfied with)。
2009年3月公共英语一级真题及答案(文字完整版)
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第一部分 听力 １ ． Ｄ ２ ． Ｄ ３ ． Ｂ ４ ． Ｃ ５ ． Ｃ ６ ． Ａ ７ ． Ｂ ８ ． Ｂ ９ ． Ｂ １ ０ ． Ｂ １ １ ． Ｃ １ ２ ． Ｂ １ ３ ． Ｃ １ ４ ． Ｂ １ ５ ． Ａ １ ６ ． Ｄ １ ７ ． Ｃ １ ８ ． Ｃ １ ９ ． Ａ ２ ０ ． Ｃ ２ １ ． Ａ ２ ２ ． Ｄ ２ ３ ． Ｃ ２ ４ ． Ｂ ２ ５ ． Ｃ １～ ２ ５题解析略。 第二部分 英语知识运用 参考译文 如果你正为某些事情担心或是在工作上、 学业中承受着很大的压 力， 你极有可能睡得不好。忧虑使你无法入睡， 你在床上辗转反侧， 直到 清晨时分才能睡得着觉。 醒来的时候， 你并不觉得精神焕发神清气爽， 而是精疲力竭， 无法迎接新一天的来临。 近期的报纸上刊登了一篇亨利 · 温可尔博士的文章， 题目是 《 压力 。温可尔博士认为压力和睡眠不足有直接的联系。他说： “ 与睡眠》 我们 ， ， 。 ” 越是忧心忡忡 睡得就越少 也就越没有办法对抗忧虑 他还补充说： “ 如果能找到使自己睡个好觉的方法， 我们就能有足够的精力解决我们 ” 的问题。 那么， 究竟什么是良好的睡眠呢？ 研究表明， 保持健康需要的睡眠 延长睡眠时 数量是因人而异的。７小时是平均数。 然而令人不解的是， 间， 非但不能让人精神焕发， 反而会引起头痛。 温可尔博士认为睡前的准备工作是很重要的。 工作到很晚的人临 做点有助于放松的事， 可以看看电视或听听音 睡前应该稍稍休息一下， 乐。早晨做运动也会使人在身体上和精神上有疲劳感。 睡前喝点饮料 但不要喝茶或咖啡， 因为它们含有的咖啡因会使你无法 也有助于睡眠， “ 入眠。温可尔博士指出： 关灯之后， 你就该集中精神放松你的肌肉。 慢 ” 慢地从脚开始放松， 就会不知不觉地进入梦乡了。 答案及解析 ｏ ｓ ｓａ ｎ ｄｔ ｕ ｒ ｎ是固定用法， ２ ６ ． Ａ 【 解析】 本题考查词语搭配。 ｔ 表示 “ 辗 ” 。 转反侧 ２ ７ ． Ｄ 【 ａ ｌ ｌ ａ ｓ ｌ ｅ ｅ ｐ意为 “ ， 解析】 考查词语搭配。 ｆ 入睡 ” 是固定用法， 符 合题意。 ２ ８ ． Ｃ 【 ｅ ｌ ｉ ｅ ｖ ｅ 解析 】 本题考查词语辨析和对文意的理解。 Ａ 项 ｒ 意为 “ Ｂ项 ｒ ｅ ｎ ｅ ｗ 意为 “ Ｃ项 ｒ ｅ ｆ ｒ ｅ ｓ ｈ意为 “ 减轻， 安慰” 恢复， 重建 ” 恢 Ｄ项 ｒ ｅ ｌ ｅ ａ ｓ ｅ 。根据题意， 复精力” 意为“ 释放” 人睡觉醒来应该觉 。 得神清气爽， 所以选择 Ｃ ２ ９ ． Ｂ 【 ｎ ａ ｂ ｌ ｅ ， 解析】 此题考查词义辨析。 Ｂ项 ｕ 意为 ‘ 没有能力的 ” 常 ｏ 与ｔ 搭配， 人做主语。 ３ ０ ． Ｃ 【 解析】 此题考查词义辨析和对文意的理解。 表示 “ 文章等的标 ， ｎ ｔ ｉ ｔ ｌ ｅ ， 一般用 ｅ 为固定用法。 题是…” ３ １ ． Ｄ 【 ｍ ｐ ｌ ｙ意为 “ ； Ｂ项 ｓ ｕ ｇ 解析】 此题考查词义辨析。 Ａ 项 ｉ 暗示 ” ； Ｃ项 ｐ ｒ ｏ ｐ ｏ ｓ ｅ ；只有 Ｄ项 ｉ ｎ ｄ ｉ ｃ ａ ｔ ｅ ｇ ｅ ｓ ｔ 均为“ 建议” 意为“ 表明， 明 确指出” 符合文意。 ３ ２ ． Ａ 【 。 表示关系的选 解析】 这里的意思是“ 压力和缺乏睡眠有关系 ” ｅ ｌ ａ ｔ ｅ 。 项是 Ａ项 ｒ ３ ３ ． Ｂ 【 “ 解析】 第一段已经提到， 如果人承受很大的压力就睡不好， 忧 。 由 此 可 知， ｈ ｅｍ ｏ ｒ ｅ ／ 虑使你无 法 入 睡 ” 越 忧 虑， 睡 的 越 少 ，ｔ 参考答案及解析第 １页
大学英语三级历年试题汇总-含答案
大学英语三级历年试题汇总-含答案2009年12月英语三级考试A级真题及答案Section BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. Employees are not allowed (make) ________ personal phone calls in the office.27. The shop assistant priced the goods before (put) ________ them on the shelf.28. The purpose of new technology is to make life (easy) ________, not to make it more difficult.29. The proposal about the annual sales (discuss) ________ at the next board meeting.30. Since we work in different sections of the company, we see each other only (occasional) ________.31. Some domestic manufacturers are busy increasing production, losing the chance to develop more (advance) ________ technology.32. I shall appreciate your effort in (correct) ________ this error in my bank account as soon as possible.33. If your neighbors are too noisy, then you have a________ good reason to make your (complain) ________.34. 30 percent of the students who (interview) _________________ yesterday believe they should continue with their education until they have a university degree.35. Measures should be taken to avoid the negative effect (bring) ________ about by unfair competition.答案：16-20:ADDAC 21-25:BABCB26. to make 27. putting 28. easier29. will be discussed / is to be discussed / should be discussed30. occasionally 31. advanced 32. correcting33. complaint 34. were interviewed 35. broughtPart III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished 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.Google, the Internet search-engine company, has announced it will give more than twenty-five million dollars in money and investments to help the poor. The company says the effort involves using the power of information and technology to help people improve their lives.Aleem Walji works for /doc/7b6699379.html, -- the part of the company that gives money to good causes. He said the company’sfirst project will help identify whereinfectious (传染性的) diseases are developing. In Southeast Asia and Africa, for example, /doc/7b6699379.html, will work with partners tostrengthen early-warning systems and take action against growing health threats./doc/7b6699379.html,’s second project will invest in ways to help small and medium-sized businesses grow. Walji says microfinance (小额信贷) is generally small, short-term loans that create few jobs. Instead, he says /doc/7b6699379.html, wants to develop ways to bring investors and business owners together to create jobs and improve economic growth./doc/7b6699379.html, will also give money to help two climate-change programs announced earlier this year. One of these programs studies ways to make renewable (再生的) energy less costly than coal-based energy. The other is examining the efforts being made to increase the use of electric cars.The creators of Google have promised to give /doc/7b6699379.html, about one percent of company profits and one percent of its total stock value every year. Aleem Walji says this amount may increase in the future.36. The purpose of Google’s investments is to _______________.A) help poor peopleB) develop new technologyC) expand its own businessD) increase the power of information37. According to Aleem Walji, the company’s first project is to _____________.A) set up a new system to warn people of infectious diseasesB) find out where infectious diseases developC) identify the causes of infectious diseasesD) cure patients of infectious diseases38. What kind of businesses will benefit from /doc/7b6699379.html,’s second project?A) large enterprisesB) cross-national companiesC) foreign-funded corporationsD) small and medium-sized businesses39. From the fourth paragraph, we learn that Google’s money is also invested to help ________.A) start more research programsB) make more advanced electric carsC) develop renewable and coal-based energyD) conduct studies related to climate changes40. From the last paragraph we learn that the investments by /doc/7b6699379.html, come from ________.B) some international IT companiesC) the company’s own interestsD) local commercial banksTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Your boss holds your future prospects in his hands. Some bosses are hard to get along with. Some have excellent qualifications but no idea when it comes to dealing with people. Of course, not all bosses are like that.The relationship you have with your boss can be a major factor in determining your rise up the career ladder. Your boss is not only your leader, he is also the person best equipped to help you do the job you are paid to do. He can inform you of company direction that may affect your professional development.Your boss also needs you to perform at your best in order toaccomplish his objectives. He needs your feedback in order to provide realistic and useful reports to upper management. But how does this help you establish a meaningful working relationship with your boss?The key is communication. Learn and understand his goals and priorities (优先的事). Observe and und erstand your boss’s work style. If he has not been clear with his expectations, ask! Likewise, ask for feedback and accept criticism gracefully. And if he understands that you do not view your job as just something to fill the hours between 9 and 5, he may be more likely to help you.In short, getting along with your boss requires getting to know his likes and dislikes and learning to work with his personality and management style.41. The main idea of the first paragraph is that ________.A) bosses are hard to deal withB) bosses have good characterC) bosses determine your career futureD) bosses must have similar personality42. In the second paragraph, “rise up the career ladder”(Line 2) means ________.A) going to work abroadB) changing jobs frequentlyC) being promoted in positionD) pursuing an advanced degree43. In order to achieve his objectives, your boss expects that you will ________.A) do your best in your workB) show your management skillsD) write reports to upper management44. The most important factor for establishing a good working relationship with the boss is ________.A) high expectationsB) quick feedbackC) frequent criticismD) effective communication45. The best title for the passage might be ________.A) How to Take Care Of Your Boss.B) How to Get Along with Your BossC) How to Accept Your Boss’s CriticismD) How to Accomplish Your Boss’s Objective答案：36-40:ABDDA 41-45:CCADBTask 3Directions: The following is an announcement. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.We welcome you aboard the Eastern Flight and will do our best to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable.For your safety and convenienceTo begin the trip, we would like to draw your attention to some safety-related details. These are also explained on the instruction card in the seat pocket in front of you. Seat belts must remain fastened while the “Fasten seatbelts”sign is on. It is advisable to keep them fastened at all times while seated. All flights are non-smoking. The use of mobile telephones is now allowed when the airplane is on the ground. During the flight the use of CD and DVD players is not allowed.For your entertainmentTo help you enjoy your trip, we provide a range ofnewspapers. On our MD-11 and Boeing aircraft, we provide music and video programs. On Airbus A 321/320/319, short videos are shown.Meals and drinksDuring most flights we serve you a tasty meal and drinks. Beer, wine and other drinks are served free of charge. Coffee, tea and juice are served free of charge on all domestic (国内的) flights. On domestic flights leaving before nine and on all flights to Northern China, a snack is served.Eastern Flight ServiceSafety and convenience1) Seat belts: remain -46- while the “Fasten seatbelts”sign is on3) Mobile phones: used only when the airplane is -47-4) CD and DVD: not allowed to play -48-Entertainment provided1) newspapers2) music and -49- on MD-11 and Boeing aircraftMeals and drinks on board1) meals served on most flights2) coffee, tea and juice served free of charge3) a snack served on all flights to -50-答案：46. fastened 47. on the ground 48. during the flight49. video programs 50. Northern ChinaTask 4Directions: The following is a list of terms related to Security. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A ----------------- air traffic control systemB ----------------- armed policeC ----------------- crime preventionD ----------------- entry requirementE ----------------- international criminal police organizationF ----------------- level of securityG ----------------- picket lineH ----------------- police stationI ----------------- patrolling vehicleJ ----------------- safety precaution measureK ----------------- safety control deviceL ----------------- security command centerM ----------------- security serviceN ----------------- security control centerO ----------------- security personnelP ----------------- valid documentsQ ----------------- security monitoring and control51. ( ) 空中交通管制系统( ) 安全预防措施52. ( ) 巡逻车( ) 武装警察53. ( ) 国际刑警组织( ) 有效证件54. ( ) 入境要求( ) 安保人员55. ( ) 安全保障级别( ) 安全监控答案：51. A, J 52. I, B 53. E, P 54. D, O 55. F, QTask 5Directions: The following is a business letter. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answers (in no more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Dear Mr. Smith,I am pleased to offer you the position of after-sales managerat our company starting on 16 June, 2009. I propose that the terms of employment will be those in the attached draft individual employment agreement.Please note that you are entitled to discuss this offer and to seek advice on the attached proposed agreement with your family, a union, a lawyer, or someone else you trust. If you want some information on your employment rights, you can also contact the Employment Service Office or visit our website.Also, if you disagree with, or do not understand or wish to clarify anything in this offer, please ring me to discuss any issue you wish to raise.If you are happy with the proposed terms and wish to accept this offer of employment, please sign the duplicate copy of this letter and return it to me by 1 June, 2009. In the event I have not heard from you by that date, this offer will be automatically withdrawn on that date.I look forward to working with you.Yours sincerely,John Brown56. What job position is offered to Mr. Smith in the letter?___________________________________________________________.57. From whom may Mr. Smith seek advice about the proposed agreement?His family, a union, _____________________, or someone else he trusts.58. How can Mr. Smith get information about employment rights?By contacting the ___________________________ or visiting its website.59. When should Mr. Smith return the signed duplicate copyof this letter?By _______________________________________________________.This offer will be ___________________________________ on that date.答案：56. (The) after-sales manager 57. a lawyer 58. Employment Service Office59. 1 June, 2009 60. (automatically) withdrawnPart 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 four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.61. If either party wants to renew the contract, it should submit a written notice to the other party three months prior to the expiration of the contract.A) 如果任何一方希望撤销合约，必须将撤销的理由在三个月内通知对方。
2009年公共英语等级考试三级口语教材(一)
2009 年公共英语等级考试三级口语教材(一) When you do listening exercise, You didn’t hear anything, you didn’t understand anything, but you can get the true answer. If you didn’t understand the question,what would you do?Did you hear about this test? one student and one examiner But pets two students and two examinersThat will cause two problems.1 That student is really good.2 Your partner will say nothing.Sometimes you didn’t understand the examiner’s questions1 They laugh.2 They let the examiner repeat the question.3 They never look at you and never move.You have to be ready to talk with anyone. Speaking test means you have to make sure you are speaking. I’m thinking that is much more fair. All of my friends want to be Student B. They will be nervous.2002,May,Nine,A professor cried when I came into the room. contents of pets3 speakingPart AAre you a student? Could you please talk about your family?Do you like swimming? Where do you come from? Where do you study?Part Bdiscussion between two studentsPart CIt’s about four too five minutes. no time to prepare describe the picture discuss your opinion How do we assess your English level speaking?1fluency of your English,intonation of your English,smoothness of your English1fluency of your EnglishFluent English doesn’t mean you have to speak so fast.I enjoy watching TV with my family.How did you learn your English?Don’t speak so fast.I have a lot of homework to do everyday.Where do you come from?I come from Beijing.Beijing is the capital of China.It’s political,economy and control center,I love Beijing very much.Please talk about your family,tell us about your family.There are three people in my family,my father,my mother and I.2intonation of your EnglishI feel like a fool.word linking and structuresintonationAccent is not a problem.I have a big house.I have no idea.You have to watch your intonation all the time.3smoothness of your English well actually Let me see. That is a very interesting question.Some people speak so slow.Repeating Pronunciation is the basic.1illI am ill.A fish looks like a snake.will milk kill word worldAll can have the problems you have.2interactiveCould you please discuss the most popular sports of China?What about the topic about WTO?What do you think about China’s entry into WTO?If you want to take test ,you have to be there 20 minutes earlier.3grammarMaybe everyone makes some grammar mistakes.My father is a teacher.She likes reading.has have does do4word exertionWhat do you like to do in your free time?I like open car.Why do you want to Canada?Because there are little people in Canada.1.And what shall I call you?Most people call me Xiao Huang.Two students are waiting outside the examine room.If you see me again ,I will be nice.Don’t forget to say hello to the examiner.Do you have a cellphone?Yes,I have.What do you want?Hi,you are great!to show your seatDon’t put your elbow on the table.mark sheetCan I have your mark sheet,please?The examiner is going to ask your name.Now,I like to ask you some questions.Where do you come from?What do you do on your vacation?What do you usually do on your Saturday morning?Can I ask you some questions?Do you have any sisters and brothers?What do you usually have for your breakfast?What do you usually have for your lunch?What do you usually have for your supper?Are you a student?2.Where do you come from?a. I was born in Xi’an, which is one of the major cities in China. It used to be the capital city at one point in China’s history.b. I come from Shanghai, but I was born in Xi’an. My parents moved to Shanghai when I was just 4 years old, so I really don’t know much about Xi’an, apart from occasional summer visits to see some good friends of the family. In fact, I don’t have any relatives at all living in Xi’an.。
公共英语三级答案
公共英语三级答案Part A. Vocabulary and StructureSection 1. Vocabulary1.appliance -> household -> gadget -> accessory -> implement2.accommodate -> adjust -> adapt -> cater -> suit3.detest -> abhor -> loathe -> despise -> hate Section 2. Structure1.It was not until midnight that I finished my work.2.Not only does Tom play the guitar, but he also sings very well.3.I have been studying English for ten years.Part B. Reading ComprehensionSection 1. Multiple Choice1.A2.D3.B4.C5.BSection 2. Cloze Test1.unlikely2.However3.similar4.and5.otherSection 3. Reading Comprehension1.False2.True3.Not Given4.False5.TruePart C. TranslationSection 1. English to Chinese1.请尽量在本周五之前提交报告。
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Section 2. Chinese to English1.It is important to have a balanced diet.2.We should always be grateful for what we have.3.Learning a foreign language can broaden ourhorizons.Part D. WritingSection 1. EmailDear Mr. Johnson,I am writing to inquire about the availability of the position mentioned in your job advertisement.I am a recent graduate with a major in Business Administration, and I believe my skills and quali fications make me a strong candidate for the role.I have a strong academic background in business a nd have completed internships at well-known compa nies, where I gained valuable experience in marke ting and sales. I am highly proficient in using v arious software and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.I am particularly interested in the opportunity t o work at your company due to its excellent reput ation in the industry and its commitment to innov ation and customer satisfaction. I am confident t hat my strong analytical and problem-solving skil ls would contribute to the success of your compan y.I would greatly appreciate the chance to further discuss my qualifications and how I can contribut e to your organization. Please find my attached r esume for your review.Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you soon.Sincerely,[Your Name]Section 2. ProposalProposal for Employee Wellness Program Introduction:The purpose of this proposal is to propose the im plementation of an Employee Wellness Program in o ur organization. This program aims to promote thephysical and mental well-being of our employees, leading to increased productivity and job satisf action.Benefits:- Improved physical health: The program will incl ude initiatives such as regular exercise sessions, health screenings, and nutrition education to en courage employees to adopt healthy lifestyles.- Reduced stress and anxiety: Mental health activ ities such as mindfulness workshops and stress ma nagement seminars will be provided to help employ ees cope with the challenges of the workplace.- Increased employee engagement: By investing in the well-being of our employees, we can cultivate a positive work environment and foster a sense o f belonging and loyalty among our workforce. Implementation:- Establish a wellness committee: Form a team to oversee the planning and execution of the program, consisting of representatives from different dep artments and HR.- Create a wellness calendar: Develop a schedule of activities and events throughout the year, ens uring a variety of options to cater to different interests and needs.- Provide resources and support: Offer on-site fi tness facilities, healthy snacks in the cafeteria, and access to employee assistance programs for m ental health support.- Evaluate and improve: Regularly assess the effe ctiveness of the program through employee surveys and make necessary adjustments based on feedback.Budget:The estimated budget for the implementation of th e Employee Wellness Program is $50,000 per year. This includes the cost of organizing activities, providing resources, and conducting evaluations. The return on investment will be in the form of i mproved employee productivity, reduced sick leave s, and decreased healthcare costs.Conclusion:Implementing an Employee Wellness Program will no t only benefit our employees but also contribute to the overall success of our organization. By pr ioritizing the well-being of our workforce, we ar e investing in their long-term health and happine ss, which will ultimately result in a more motiva ted and productive team.Thank you for considering this proposal. We look forward to your positive response.Sincerely,[Your Name]Please note that the answers provided above are for reference only. It is recommended to consult the official answer key or the appropriate authorities for accurate answers and confirmation in case of doubt.。
2009大学英语(第三版)三级
大学英语（第三版）三级学业测试College English Achievement Testfor College English (Third Edition)Band 3Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press上海外语教育出版社高等教育事业部SFLEP College English (3rd Edition) Achievement Test (Band3) 1 Part I Listening Comprehension (25%)Section ADirections: In this section, yo u’ll hear five short conversations. After each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and question will be read only once.Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question.1. A. He is confident of his performance.B. He is worried about the result of the interview.C. He is unsure of the result.D. He is glad the interview is over.2. A. She’ll have some chocolate cake. B. She’ll take a look at the menu.C. She’ll go without dessert.D. She’ll prepare the dinner.3. A. Alice should go home right away.B. Alice should not worry about her family.C. Alice should write to her parents more frequently.D. Alice should give her parents a call.4. A. Go to the library. B. Meet the woman.C. See Professor Smith.D. Have a drink in the bar.5. A. The police want to talk to the main actor.B. The main actor forgot to come.C. The main actor is delayed by traffic.D. The actor is busy buying jam on his way.Section BDirections: In this section, you’ll hear a long conversation. The conversation will be read only once. At the end of the conversation, you’ll hear five questions about what was said.Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question.6. A. He hopes to land a job in the computer industry.B. He’d like to work for a hotel or travel agency.C. He will find a job at a restaurant near campus.D. He wants to be an electrical engineer.7. A. Because she found French very difficult to learn.B. Because she hated traveling.C. Because she was interested in computer science.D. Because it was easy for her to get a job in computer industry.2外教社®《大学英语》（第三版）3级学业测试8. A. She receives full academic scholarship.B. Her parents pay for all of her tuition and books.C. She gets a part-time job to support herself through school.D. She gets bank loans to pay for all of her tuition and books.9. A. He works three times a week at a hotel.B. He gets good pay but the other workers don’t like him.C. He is a well-paid cook at a restaurant and his fellow workers are friendly to him.D. He works hard but the pay is not very good.10. A. They are teacher and student.B. They are husband and wife.C. They are fellow students.D. They are brother and sister.Section CDirections: In this section, you’ll hear a short passage. The passage will be read only once. At the end of the passage, you’ll hear five questions about what was said. Listen carefullyand choose the best answer to each question.11. A. The liberation movement of British women.B. Rapid economic development in Britain.C. Changing attitudes to family life.D. Reasons for changes in family life in Britain.12. A. In the early part of the eighteenth century.B. In the early part of the nineteenth century.C. In the early part of the twentieth century.D. In the early part of the twenty first century.13. A. Because millions of men died in the war.B. Because women had proved their world.C. Because women were more skillful than men.D. Because factories preferred to employ women.14. A. The liberation of women.B. Great advances in medicine.C. Effective means of birth control.D. Great changes of religious attitudes.15. A. The concept of “the family” as a social unit.B. The attitudes to birth control.C. The attitudes to religion.D. The ideas of authority and tradition.SFLEP College English (3rd Edition) Achievement Test (Band3) 3Section DDirections: In this section, you’ll hear a passage three times. Listen carefully during the first reading. When the passage is read for the second time, you should fill in the blanksnumbered from 16 to 22 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanksnumbered from 23 to 25 you are required to write down the main points about whatwas said. Check your answers when the passage is read for the third time.Some scientists have predicted that (16)_________ adults and children may one day take drugs to (17)__________ their intelligence and intellectual performance. A research group has suggested that such drugs might become as common as (18)__________ within the next couple of decades.To counter this, students taking (19)_________ might have to take drugs tests like athletes. There are already drugs that are known to improve mental (20)__________, like Ritalin, which is given to(21)_________ with problems of concentrating. A drug given to people with(22)__________________ also helps people remember numbers.These (23)__________________________________, but people already take vitamins to help them remember things better, so (24)_____________________________________________. It will (25)____________________________________________________________.Part II Reading Comprehension (25%)Section ADirections:There are three reading passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four suggested answersmarked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer to each question.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human conditions is our tendency to give and receive support from one another under stressful circumstances. Social support consists of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to cope with life changes and daily hassles (争吵). People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over a range of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, reveal that the presence of social support helps people fend off (避开) illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health likely.Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives, and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others despite our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically4外教社®《大学英语》（第三版）3级学业测试find social companionship supportive. Engaging in leisure-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support ― financial aid, material resources and needed services — that reduces stress by helping us resolve and cope with our problems.1. Interpersonal relationships are important because ________.A. they can cure a range of illnesses such as heart disease, etc.B. they help people to cope with life in the information eraC. they aw aken people’s desire to exchange resourcesD. they are indispensable to people’s social well-being2. Research shows that people’s physical and mental health ________.A. depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troublesB. relies on the social welfare systems which support themC. has much to do with the amount of support they get from othersD. is closely related to their strength for coping with major changes in their lives3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “cushions” ?A. Lays the foundation for.B. Lessens the effect of.C. Adds up to.D. Does away with.4. Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work is an example of ________.A. informational supportB. social companionshipC. instrumental supportD. the strengthening of self-respect5. Social companionship is beneficial in that ________.A. it helps strengthen our ties with relativesB. it makes our leisure-time activities more enjoyableC. it enables us to eliminate our faults and mistakesD. it draws our attention away from our worries and troubleQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage: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 sport to business to fashion to science, and the range of comment and special features as well, from editorial page to feature articles and interviews to criticism of books, art, theatre 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 theSFLEP College English (3rd Edition) Achievement Test (Band3) 5way 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 brings 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.6. A modern newspaper is remarkable of all the following except its ______.A. wide coverageB. uniform styleC. speed in reporting newsD. popularity7. According to the passage, the reason why not two people really read the “same” newspaper isthat_______.A. people scan for the news they are interested inB. different people prefer different newspapersC. people are rarely interested in the same kind of newsD. people have different views about what a good newspaper is8. It can be concluded from the passage that newspaper readers______.A. apply reading techniques skillfullyB. jump from one newspaper to anotherC. appreciate the variety of a newspaperD. usually read a newspaper selectively9. A good newspaper offers “a variety” to readers because_______.A. it tries to serve different readersB. it has to cover things that happen in a certain localityC. readers are difficult to pleaseD. readers like to read different newspapers10. The best title for this passage would be “ _______”.A. The Importance of Newspaper TopicalityB. The Characteristics of a Good NewspaperC. The Variety of a Good NewspaperD. Some Suggestions on How to Read a Newspaper6外教社®《大学英语》（第三版）3级学业测试Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:Not so long ago almost any student who successfully completed a university degree could find a good career quite panies toured the academic institutions, competing with each other to select graduates. However, those days are gone, even in Hong Kong, and nowadays graduates often face strong competition in the search for jobs.Most career organizations highlight three stages for graduates to follow in the process of securing a suitable career：recognizing abilities, matching these to available jobs and presenting them well to possible employers.Job seekers have to make a careful assessment of their own abilities. One area of assessment should be of their academic qualifications, which would include special skills within their subject area. Graduates should also consider their own personal values and attitudes. An honest assessment of personal interests and abilities such as creative skills, or skills acquired from work experience, should also be given careful thought.The second stage is to study the opportunities available for employment and to think about how the general employment situation is likely to develop in the future. To do this, graduates can study job and position information in newspapers, or they can visit a careers office, write to possible employers for information or contact friends or relatives who may already be involved in a particular profession. After studying all the various options, they should be in a position to make informed comparisons between various careers.Good personal presentation is essential in the search for a good career.Job application forms and letters should, of course, be filled in carefully and correctly, without grammar or spelling errors. Where additional information is asked for, job seekers should describe their abilities and work experience in more depth, with examples if possible. They should try to balance their own abilities with the employer’s needs, explain why they are interested in a career with the particular company and try to show that they already know something about the company and its activities.When graduates go to an interview, they should prepare properly by finding out all they can about the possible employer. Dressing suitably and arriving for the interview on time are also important. Interviewees should try to give positive and helpful answers and should not be afraid to ask questions about anything they are unsure about. This is much better than pretending to understand a question and giving an unsuitable answer.11. “Those days are gone, even in Hong Kong” in Paragraph 1 suggests that .A. finding a good career used to be easier in Hong Kong than elsewhereB. now everyone in Hong Kong has an equal chance of finding a good jobC. graduates now face stronger competition in Hong Kong than elsewhereD. even in Hong Kong companies tour universities trying to select graduatesSFLEP College English (3rd Edition) Achievement Test (Band3)712. It is implied in Paragraph 3 that graduates should .A. aim to give a balanced account of what the employer needsB. consider careers which suit their values, interests and abilitiesC. recognize their own abilities regardless of what the employer looks forD. stress their personal attitudes and values in job applications13. According to Paragraph 4, graduates should .A. find a good position and then compare it with other careersB. ask friends or relatives to secure them a good jobC. get information about a number of careers before making comparisonsD. study the opportunities and the kinds of training that will be available14. In the last paragraph, the writer seems to suggest that .A. interviewees should appear humble if they can’t give an answerB. dressing properly is more important than being able to give an answerC. it is better for interviewees to be honest than to pretend to understandD. it is a good idea for interviewees to be boastful in their answers15. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. Until recently it was quite easy for graduates to get good jobs in Hong Kong.B. Job seekers should consider as many related factors as possible.C. Businesses used to visit the universities in Hong Kong to select graduates.D. Graduates used to compete with each other for a good job in Hong Kong.Section BDirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Readthe passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice is identified bya letter. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.For many environmentalists, the world seems to be getting worse. They have developed a hit-list of our main fears, natural resources are (1)______ out; the population is growing, leaving less and less to eat; species are becoming (2)______ in vast numbers, and the planet’s air and water are becoming even more polluted.But a quick look at the facts shows a different picture. First, energy and other natural resources have become more (3)______ not less so, since the book The Limits to Growth published in 1972 by a group of scientists. Second, more food is now produced per (4)______ of the world’s population than at any time in history. Fewer people are (5)_______. Third, although species are indeed becoming extinct, only about 0.7% of them are expected to disappear in the next 50 years, not 25% —50%, as has so often been (6)_______. And finally, most forms of environmental pollution either appear to have been (7)_______, or are transient—associated with the early stages8外教社®《大学英语》（第三版）3级学业测试of industrialization and therefore best cured not by restricting economic growth, but by (8)_______ it. One form of pollution—the release of greenhouse gases that causes global warming—does appear to be phenomenon that is going to extend well into our future, but its total impact is unlikely to (9)_______ a devastating (破坏性的) problem. A bigger problem may turn out to be an inappropriate response to it.Yet opinion polls suggest that many people nurture the belief that environmental standards are declining and some factors seem to cause this disjunction between (10)_______ and reality.Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20%)Directions: For each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.1. The hotel could not _______ a party of thirty because almost all its rooms were booked.A. consistB. includeC. reserveD. accommodate2. Environmentalists are doing everything within their power to ______ the impact of the oil spill.A. rejectB. belittleC. minimizeD. reclaim3. I didn’t know anything about any of the books so my choice was quite ______.A. obviousB. arbitraryC. evidentD. fortunate4. All the while he was terrified by the fear ______ he had cancer of the stomach.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. such5. The club members ______ in the meeting room at nine sharp.A. amassedB. joinedC. collectedD. assembled6. It wasn’t very ______ of you to drink all the milk when you know I need some for the baby!A. considerateB. thoughtlessC. carefulD. deliberate7. The doctor has warned time and again that smoking will ______ his health, but Johnny justwon’t listen.A. effectB. reduceC. affectD. deserveSFLEP College English (3rd Edition) Achievement Test (Band3)98. I would always ______ buying a good quality bicycle rather than a cheap one.A. appreciateB. approveC. introduceD. recommend9. The school was built for 250 students but admissions could soon ______ that.A. raiseB. arouseC. exceedD. promote10. He was badly injured; only the very finest treatment could have ______ him through.A. stoodB. broughtC. rescuedD. supported11. The restaurant has a very ______ atmosphere and is the perfect setting for a romantic dinner.A. intimateB. enormousC. popularD. welcome12. I f ollowed her ______ but I still couldn’t work out how to use the sewing machine.A. descriptionB. IntroductionC. InstructionsD. comments13. A significant group of young men ______ risk going to jail than be forced into joining thearmy.A. would likeB. would ratherC. feel likeD. had better14. As the manager’s private secretary, Helen has easy _______ to all his correspondence.A. approachB. responseC. accentD. access15. The editor asked his journalists not to _______ any details in their reports of the accident.A. leave forB. leave outC. leave offD. leave on16. Professor Smith _______ many errors in my paper and carefully marked them with a red pen.A. spottedB. pointedC. dottedD. picked17. She soon ________ the actor who had starred in the popular movie “Speed”.A. specifiedB. identifiedC. justifiedD. realized18. Since his wife died, he has _______ himself into the research work.A. devotedB. dedicatedC. thrownD. contributed19. In our ranch there is plenty of grass for the cattle to ________.A. feed byB. feed offC. feed upD. feed on20. At first the boss threatened to _____ him from his job, but later it turned out to be a mere bluff.A. distributeB. disposeC. dissolveD. dismissPart IV Error Correction (5%)Directions: In each of the following sentences, there is one part that is grammatically incorrect. Mark out the erroneous part and then put the correct form in the brackets following thesentence.1. The enemy retreated to the woods after they defeated. ( )2. The house suddenly collapsed while it pulled down. ( )3. I happened to talk with him when he was hit by a ball and collapsed. ( )10外教社®《大学英语》（第三版）3级学业测试4. You have to hurry up if you want to buy something because there is hardly something left.( )5. A number of foreign visitors were taken to the industrial exhibition which they saw many newproducts. ( )Part V Translation (10%)Directions:In this part there are some sentences from the reading passages. Translate them into Chinese. Refer to the related passages they are chosen from if necessary.1. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others despite our faults anddifficulties.____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 2. Engaging in leisure-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at thesame time distracting us from our worries and troubles.____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 3. What brings this variety together in one place is its topicality, its immediate relation to what ishappening in your world and your locality now.____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________4. Not so long ago almost any student who successfully completed a university degree could finda good career quite easily.____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 5. Good personal presentation is essential in the search for a good career.____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________Part VI Writing (15%)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition about Online Games in three paragraphs. The composition should be about 110－150 words.文中应包括的要点：1.现在有一些大学生沉迷于网络游戏，家长和学校对此甚为担忧；2.有人认为网络游戏并不是一无是处；SFLEP College English (3rd Edition) Achievement Test (Band3)11 3.你对此的看法是……Online Games________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________12外教社®《大学英语》（第三版）3级学业测试Key to College English Achievement Test(Band 3)Part I Listening Comprehension (25%)Section A（每题1分）1. A2. C3. D4. C5. CSection B（每题1分）6. B7. D8. A9. C 10. CSection C（每题1分）11. D 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. ASection D（16—21每题0.5分，22题1分，23—25每题2分）16. healthy 17. improve 18. coffee or tea 19. exams20. performance 21. children 22. troubles of sleeping摘要部分应包括的内容：23. drugs raise serious legal and moral questions24. it will not be a simple problem to solve25. probably be very difficult to decide at what point a food supplement becomes an unfair drug inan examinationPart II Reading Comprehension (25%)Section A（每题1分）1. D2. C3. B4. C5. D6. B7. C8. D9. A 10. C11. A 12. A 13. C 14. C 15. DSection B（每题1分）1. F2. D3. M4. E5. G6. L7. B8. C9. A 10. KPart III Vocabulary and Structure(20%，每题1分)1. D2. C3. B4. B5. DSFLEP College English (3rd Edition) Achievement Test (Band3)136. A7. C8. D9. C 10. B11. A 12. C 13. B 14. D 15. B16. A 17. B 18. C 19. D 20. DPart IV Error Correction (5%, 每题1分)1. The enemy retreated to the woods after they defeated. (were defeated)2. The house suddenly collapsed while it pulled down. (was being pulled)3. I happened to talk with him when he was hit by a ball and collapsed. (to be talking)4. You have to hurry up if you want to buy something because there is hardly something left.(anything)5. A number of foreign visitors were taken to the industrial exhibition which they saw many newproducts. (where)Part V Translation (10%，每题2分)1. 当感到别人不顾我们的缺点和困难而接受我们时，我们的自尊心就会得到加强。
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2009年3月公共英语三级真题(总分85, 考试时间90分钟)Section ⅡUse of EnglishDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C, or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.The United States is a confederation of states. Each state has the(26) to make laws with regard to the state. (27) , based on public opinion, states can(28) policies regarding education, and they may(29) a state income tax; they also determine the speed(30) , housing codes, and the drinking age.In most parts of the United States, you(31) be 21 years old to buy alcohol in a liquor store, bar,(32) restaurant. In some states you may buy beer in a grocery store. If a store sells alcohol to a minor, the(33) of the store is usually(34) a large sum of money.(35) , many areas have an open-container law,(36) means that people may not drink alcohol on the street or in a car. Anyone(37) with an open container of alcohol may be arrested.(38) , with all of these laws, the(39) of alcohol is a serious(40) in the United States and Canada. Drinking on college campuses,(41) there are many underage drinkers has(42) greatly. In fact, alcohol sales have gone up(43) the legal drinking age was(44) from 18 to 21. Some people believe that if there were no legal drinking age,(45) in some other countries, North American youth would drink less.26.A privilege B advantage C right D tradition27.A As a result B For example C In other words D In this case28.A demand B disagree C discuss D determine29.A collect B issue C demand D implement30.A limit B control B control D regulation31.A can B shall B shall D must32.A and B or C also D not33.A clerk Bsalesperson Cowner D host34.A fined B charged C punished D suffered35.A In addition B In fact C In reality D In general36.A that B this C it D which37.A exposed B suspected B suspected D detected38.D detected B Anyway C Moreover D Therefore39.A application B consumption C expenditure D usage40.A condition B crisis C question D problem41.A though B as C where D which32.A raised B increased C peaked D climaxed43.D climaxed B since C before D after44.A shifted B upgraded C uplifted D changed45.A same B for B for B forSection ⅢReading ComprehensionPart ADirections: Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A,B,C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Text 1A pioneering study by Donald Appleyard made the surprise sudden increase in the volume of traffic through an area affects a sudden increase in crime does. Appleyard observed this by fir house in San Francisco that looked much alike and had middle-class and working-class residents. The difference was that only 2,000 cars a day ran down Octavia in Appleyard‟s terminology while Gough Street (MEDIUM street) had 9,000 cars a day and Franklin Street (HEA VY street) had around 16,000 cars a day.Franklin Street often had as many cars in an hour as Octavia Street had in a day. Heavy traffic brought with it danger, noise, fumes, and soot, directly, and trash secondarily. That is, the cars didn‟t bring in much trash, but when trash accumulated, res idents seldom picked it up. The cars, Appleyard determined, reduced the amount of territory residents felt responsible for. Noise was a constant intrusion into their homes. Many Franklin Street residents covered their doors and windows and spent most of their time in the rear of their houses. Most families with children had already left.Conditions on Octavia Street were much different. Residents picked up trash. They sat on their front steps and chatted with neighbors. They had three times as many friends and twice as many acquaintances as the people on Franklin.On Gough Street, residents said that the old feeling of community was disappearing as traffic increased. People were becoming more and more preoccupied with their own lives. A number of families had recently moved. And more were considering it. Those who were staying expressed deep regret at the destruction of their community.46.Appleyard‟s study focuses on the influence of ______.A.traffic volume on the residentsB.rate of crime on the neighborhoodC.social classes on the transportationD.degree of pollution on the environment47.Appleyard discovered that increase in the volume of traffic ______.A.made people more violentB.would lead to increase in crimeC.was accompanied by increase in crimeD.had the same effect on people as increase in crime48.The author‟s main purpose in the second paragraph is to ______.A.discuss the problem of handling trashB.suggest ways to cope with traffic problemsC.point out the disadvantages of heavy trafficD.propose an alternative system of transportation49.People on Gough Street ______.A.felt sorry that their block had been pulled downB.felt indifferent about people moving outC.thought their old community was goneD.thought mostly of themselves50.What can we learn about Franklin StreetA.It is not a nice neighborhood for childreB.People often throw trash out as they drive througC.People there have made friends with people on OctaviD.People there own twice as many cars as people on Gough StreetText 2Imagine, if you will, the average games player. What do you see A guy who never grew up Or a nervous 18-year-old pushing buttons on his controller, lost and alone in a violent onscreen world Sorry, you lose. The average gamer is starting to look pretty much like the average person. For the first time, according to a US poll commissioned by AOL Games, roughly half of those surveyed, ages 12 to 55, are tapping away at some kind of electronic game—whether on a PC, a cell phone or another handheld device—for an average of three hours every week.The games people play say a lot about who they are. Machines like the Xbox and PlayStation 2 are largely the territory of twenty-something men, who prefer to picture themselves as sports …stars and racing drivers. Men 50 and older prefer military games. Teenage girls are much more likely than boys to play games on their phone, while older women make up the majority of people playing card games such as Hearts on line.Is it a good thing, all this time spent on games Or is it as harmful as television, pulling people ever further from reality The AOL survey suggests some players are in denial about the extent of their habit. One in 10 gamers find it impossible to resist games; 1 in 4 admits to losing a night‟s sleep to play games; and another quarter has been too absorbed to have meals.But don‟t think we‟re all heading into a world with everyone plugged into, if not totally controlled by, his own game. Quite the contrary: gamers appear to be more engaged with reality than other kinds of couch potatoes. According to a comprehensive survey by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA-whose members, of course, want you to think video games are healthy), gamers spend an average of 23 hours a week volunteering and going to church, concerts, museums and other cultural events. More enthusiastic gamers who play 11 hours a week or more spend ever more time out in the cultural world (34 hours).51. The AOL survey finds that electronic games ______.A.do not present a violent onscreen worldB.no longer keep gamers from growing upC.are no longer exclusive to young peopleD.are not as popular with teenagers as before52.Who does the author say tend to identify themselves with the characters in the gameA.Teenage girlB.Older womeC.Men in their 20D.Men 50 and olde53.When asked about the extent of their habit, some players ______.A.refused to provide an answer to this questionB.denied they were affected by electronic gamesC.wondered why they were asked such a questionD.stressed their interest in playing electronic games54.It can be inferred from the text that ______.A.electronic games are less harmful than televisionB.television viewers are more realistic than gamersC.television is more popular than electronic gamesD.gamers have less self-control than TV viewers55.According to the writer, the ESA members ______.A.have sufficient knowledge of gamesB.think their games are healthy productsC.serve as the role models for game playersD.are concerned about gamers' cultural activitiesText 3The ostrich, the largest bird in the world at present, lives in the drier regions of Africa outside the actual deserts. Because of its very long, powerful legs and the floating effect of its extended wings, it is able to run at great speed over considerable distances.The female ostrich normally produces about twenty eggs every rainy season. When the female ostrich begins to lay her eggs, however, she does not begin in her own nest. Instead she goes off in search of the nests of neighboring females and lays two or three eggs in each of them. By the time she has laid eight or nine eggs, she returns and lays the rest in her own nest.Because of the size of the eggs, the female ostrich cannot lay more than one every two days, so it takes her three weeks to finish laying in her own nest. During that period, she spends a lot of time away from her nest looking for food. And while she is off her nest, other females visit it to lay their eggs amongst hers. By the time she is ready to sit on the eggs to hatch them, there could be up to thirty eggs in her nest, over half of which are not her own.The female ostrich can comfortably cover only about twenty eggs when she is sitting on the nest so before settling down she pushes the surplus ten or so eggs out of the nest. The rejected eggs, however, never include any of her own. Each female is remarkably consistent in the size and shape of the eggs she produces, so it is not difficult for her to distinguish her own from those of strangers.Of all the eggs laid by a colony of ostriches, only a very small number hatch into young birds. There are times when nests are left unprotected, for there are too few males to sit on all the nests at night. Thus there are ample opportunities for their natural enemies to raid the nests and eat the eggs. In fact, nearly 80% of the nests are destroyed. But even if a particular female‟s nest suffers this fate, there is a good chance that one or two of her eggs will be hatched in the nest of one of her neighbors.56.We learn from the text that an ostrich can go a long distance at high speed as ______.A.it is a special kind of birdB.it lives in large desert areasC.it has special wings and legsD.it is the largest bird in the world57.Normally, in every rainy season, the female ostrich produces about ______.A.12 eggs in her nestB.18 eggs in her nestC.20 eggs in her nestD.30 eggs in her nest58.The female ostrich would push some of the eggs out of her nest because ______.A.she can only hatch her own eggsB.those eggs are unlikely to be hatchedC.those eggs are to be hatched by othersD.she can only hatch a limited number of eggs59.The female ostrich identifies her own eggs by their size and ______.A.colorB.numberC.shapeD.weight60.The female ostrich lays her eggs in her neighbors' nests most probably because ______.A.her nest -is not big enoughB.she cannot protect all her eggsC.she cannot tolerate all her eggsD.her nest is not comfortable enough 来源:考试大-公共Part BDirections: Read the opinions given by five scholars on challenges facing today‟s single women. For questions 61 to 65, match the name of each scholar (61 to 65) to one of the statements (A to G) given below. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.What the women I spoke with said was that they want a husband who is independent and dedicated to his career, but that he doesn‟t have to make a lot of money. The emphasis was always on finding a best friend—a soul mate—someone you could tell all your troubles to and who would be supportive. So it doesn‟t seem to be the case that these women were looking for super high-achieving men.Grise LevisonI think that for women, as well as for men, the standard for someone who you‟d want to spend your life with depends much more today on emotional intimacy. It takes some trial and error and a pretty long and dedicated search to identify the kind of person who is emotionally matching you and who is able to communicate and listen to trouble talk.Marry BrownIn recent decades girls have been raised to be more competitive and stronger than they were in the past. Several women I talked to mentioned that in their life they felt that their intelligence or intellectual achievement seemed to work against them in their romantic relationships with men. However, most of the women I interviewed felt that there were some men "out there" who would be attracted to smart women. The problem was finding them.Donna SmithI think, for the women I talked to, their ultimate sense of what they want in life includes family and children, but they aren‟t willing to think about the fact that they therefore will probably have to give up some of their own individual pursuits and career goals. I think the definition of success includes both love and work, and that the challenge is how to arrange that in a particular order.Elizabeth BudyI think that people who have clone at least some of the things that are essential for a wise judgment about a partner are more likely to eventually end up in a stable marriage. It‟s also true that they‟re likely to marry someone who is similar to them in education and earning power, which means that those marriages are likely to have more money in them.Now match the name of each scholar (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements.Statements[A] Career success is in fact not a disadvantage.[B] The ability to choose a right partner ensures a stable mar riage.[C] How to balance career with family is key to success.[D] The essential part of marriage is the union of soul.[E] Finding an emotionally intimate mate isn‟t a piece of cake.[F] Career success ensures a solid marriage.[G] Social assistance is ne eded for today‟s single women.61.____________________62.____________________63.____________________64.____________________65.____________________ 来源:考试大Section ⅣWritingDirections: You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section on ANSWER SHEET 2.Part A1. Your friend Li Ming has written to invite you to go to his hometown together with him and you are willing to accept his invitation. Write a reply to Li Ming, 1. to express your appreciation and acceptance of his invitation;2. to ask about his schedule for the trip;3. to ask about what necessary preparations you need to make.You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your name at the end of your letter. Use "Wang Lin" instead. You do not need to write the address.2. Below is a picture showing rubbish left in a park. Look at the picture and write an es- say of about 120 words making reference to the following points:1. a description of the picture;2. your comment on this picture and suggested solutions to the problem.26.答案:C[解析] 本题考查名词的用法。