公共英语听力(绝密)
公共英语等级考试第三级课本听力文本1-3
公共英语等级考试第三级课本听力文本1-3 work Information Technology Company.2020YEAR公共英语等级考试第三级课本听力Unit1Part A1.W:You seem to take great pride in your daughter.She's such a successful manager. M:Yes,she is a wonderful daughter.But I'm proud of her because of her pleasant and attractive personality even more than fot her success.2.M:I ran into David Preston downtown today.W:ReallyDid he say anything about his sisterM:Yes.She should be leaving Los Angeles very soon,because her husband has takena job in Alaska.3.W:Professor Philips seems serious.M:But his lectures are quite humorous,aren't they?Part BQuestions 4-6A gentleman put an advertisement in a newspaper for a boy to work in his office.Out of nearly fifty persons who came to apply, the man selected one and dismissed the others."I should like to know,"said a friend,"the reason you preferred that boy, who brought not a single letter, not a dinagle recommendation.""You are wrong,"said the gentleman."He had a great many. He wiped his feet at the door and closed the door behind him,showing that he was careful.He gave his seat immediately to that old man, showing that he was kind and thoughtful.He took off his cap when he came in and answered my questions promptly, showing that he was polite and gentlemanly.""All the rest stepped over the book which I had purposely put on the floor. He picked it up and placed it on the table ,and he waited quietly for his turn instead of pushing and crowding.When I talked to him ,I noticed his tidy clothing, his neatly brushed hair and his clean finger nails. Can't you see that these things are excellent recommendationsI consider them more significant than letters."Questions 7-10The year was 1912.Mrs. Straus and her husband were passengers on the Titanic during its fateful voyage. Not many women went down with the ship,but Mrs.Straus was one of the few women who did not survive for one simple reason:She could not bear to leaveher husband .This is how Mabel Bird,Mrs.Straus's servant , who survived the disaster, told the story after she was saved."When the Titanic began to sink, frightened women and children were the first ones loaded into lifeboats.Mr.and Mrs.Straus were calmand comforting other passengers,and helped many of them into the boats.Then, Mr.Straus begged his wife to get into the life boat with her servant an others. Mrs.Straus started to get in. She had one foot on the edge, but then suddenly ,she changed her mind, turned away and stepped back onto the sinking ship."Please, dear,get into the boat!"her husband urged."No,"Mrs.Straus is said to have replied with resistance."I will not get into the boat.We have been together through a great many years. We are old now.I will not leave you.Where you go ,I will go."And that is where they were last seen, standing arm in arm on the deck, this devoted wife clinging courageously to her husband, this loving clinging protectivelyto his wife, as the ship sank.公共英语等级考试第三级课本听力Unit21.M:You look upset. What's wrong2.3.W:The electric company is going to shut off our service.4.5.M:Are we behind on the bills.6.7.W:Yes,but why didn't you take care of the bills?8.9.M:I guess I forgot.I'll make them a check today.10.11.2.W:Guess what!The toilet is still running over.You were going to fix it last night.12.13.M:I thought I did.Well,we'd better call a plumber then.14.15.W:Alright.I'll look one up in the phone book.16.17.3.W:Jack,shall I wear my blue evening dress to the party tonight?18.19.M:Can't you wear your red oneRed seems perfect for the occasion,don't youthink20.21.W:But blue fits me better.22.23.M:Then why did you have to ask me?24.25.Part B26.27.Questions 4-728.29.W:Andy,listen to this:ong-bedroom apartment, modern kitchen,doormanbuilding,30.31.$650per month.What do you say we go and look at it?32.33.M:What is wrong with where we are now?34.35.W:I'm tired of living a basement apartment.I want room;I want light;I want aview.36.37.M:But $650 a month --it's too much.38.39.W:I think we can manage it.40.41.M:I don't think you're taking the utilities into account. Now with the telephoneand42.43.electricity, that's going to bring that up to $750 a month.44.45.W:Oh, I suppose you're right. Okay, listen to this:fourthfloor walk-up,one-bedroom,46.47.utilities included,$450 a month.48.49.M:I'm not going to walk up four flights of stairs every day.50.51.W:All right, Here's another one:East Parkside Avenue,two-benroom,largewindowed52.53.kitchen,high ceilings, two kitchen.54.55.M:East Parkside Avenue!That's a run-down neighborhood.56.57.W:Okay,listen to this:Westville,spacious,one-bedroom,floor-through,renovated58.59.building, working fireplace,eat-in kitchen.60.61.M:You must be joking!It's nearly an hour away from where we work.62.63.W:Okay.You're so demanding,Andy.64.65.M:I don't know.Let me see. How's this66.Third Avenue, new building, excellent,view...67.68.W:Oh, that sounds fantastic. Let's go and look at right away.69.70.M:Why right away71.72.73.W:Because you've been putting me off long enough.74.75.M:You know, I'll say this for you, Gloria.When you get your mind ser onsomething,76.77.there's no stopping you.But you know,that's one of the things I like best about78.79.you!80.81.Questions 8-1082.83.M:Honey, what's with the $125.45 phone bill?Over $100 in long distance charges.84.85.W:I don't know.They're not mine.I've only made one call to Mother this month.86.87.M:Really?Then someone has got a hold of our credit card number and is using itto88.89.make long distance calls. Virtually all of the calls are credit card charges.90.91.W:How many of the credit card calls do you think the person's made?92.93.M:Exactly $103.25.I've kept track of all of my long distance calls.94.95.W:I'd love to give this person a piece of my mind if I could. But it would bevirtually96.97.impossible to track the person down.And it would cost at least $50 to $100 tocall98.99.those numbers again.What should we do?100.101.M:I'mnot going to put up with it any more. I think the best way to straighten the102.103.problem out is to call the phone company and change our calling card number.104.105.W:We can't afford to wait any longer.We must cut down the phone bill. 106.107.M:Yes, I'll call the phone company tomorrow.公共英语等级考试第三级课本听力Unit3Part A1.W:You look like a drowned rat!Didn't you know there's a thunderstorm today? M:I knew there would be a light shower, but I didn't realize it would rain cats and dogs.W:Well, you'd better take a hot shower right now, or you'll catch a cold.M:I know. I don't want to get sick.2.W:I think a drought has set in. It hasn't rained a drop for months.M:I think so,too, but didn't it rain last month?W:It did, but the rainfall was only half the monthly average.M:Oh. It's really bad. I'm really concerned though not panicked yet.3.M:Oh,my!I've never seen such scorching heat in my life!The TV forecast said the temperature has hit 98!W:Yeah. It's like the whole world is broiling. I hope it's not going to break into three digits!M:But it's already awfully close!W:Well,I just hope it'll level off soon.Part BQuestions 4-6W:Did you hear thatThe drought conditions are severe! There's a lot of death, dying, and suffering out there!M: I heard that, but it's not surprising actually because we haven't had as much rain as normal this year.W:Well, if it could rain even a drop, things would be much better!And my flowers in the garden would come back in a heartbeat.M:I guess you might have to quit watering your garden.I heard that they are going to start rationing water. In fact , this morning I happened to hear on the radio that the reservoir had dipped below half its capacity this month and the volume of water entering the reservoir is the smallest in fifty years.W:Really!I thought that might happen. Great!There go my vegetables.M:I guess so. But think about Africa.Questions 7-10Have you heard enough about rain yetOnce again, torrential downpours seem to be dominating the weather stories of the day, and here in the U.K. is no exception!First of all,let's have a quick sum-up of the storm situation.Bonnie and Charley are still dominating the scene in central America,Bonnie, a tropical storm, is moving through the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida, and hurricane are gusting to 105mph at the time when this forecasting was prepared.But even with these tropical systems aside, there's plenty of wet weather elsewhere too. Turkey has had a downpour of thunderstorms during the last day or so, with64mm of rain being recorded in Golcuk in just 16 hours. This is more than double the amount usually seen here during the whole month of August.Northwest Spain hasn't escaped, and neither have many areas of France. In fact, many western European countries had a few inches of rain from the weather fronts that are now plaguing the U.K.The main fronral band of rain moved its way northwards through England and Wales last night, giving over 46mm of rain in south Wales by morning. Although it then headed into Northern Ireland, northern England and southern Scotland, there have also been plenty of big showers developing behind it. Torrential downpours prompted the Met Office to issue Flash Warnings of Severe Weather due to the intensity of some of these showers.。
公共英语三级历年考试真题及答案(听力理解)
公共英语三级历年考试真题及答案（听力理解）2017 下半年全国英语等级考试时间为9 月10-11 日举行，其中周六上午举办全国英语等级考试笔试科目，当天下午及次日举办口语考试，请考生参照准考证上面的考试时间，合理安排好考试作息时间。
公共英语三级的听力题型是：第三级的题型为对话和短文理解，共25 个题，形式为四选一，所占分数权重为30。
SECTION I Listening Comprehension Part A1、听音频：回答1-10 题。
Directions:This section is designed to test your ability to understand spokenEnglish. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answerthe questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section, PartA and Part B.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put downyour answers in your test book-let. At the end of the listening comprehensionsection, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your testbooklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand now as you willnot be allowed to speak once the test has started.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part ADirections:You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is onequestion and four possible an-swers. Choose the correct answer- A, B, C orD, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue only once.What will the woman do tomorrow?A.Hold a party.B.See Mr. Smith.C.Work overtime.D.Attend a wedding.2、Who is Mr. Johnson according to the speakers?A.Their former colleague.B.Their former neighbor.C.Their former teacher.D.Their former client.3、What are the speakers talking about?A.A job interview.B.A reporter' s work.C.How to impress people.D.How to handle an interview.4、How many flights to Sydney will there be next Tuesday afternoon?A.One.B.Two.C.Four.D.Five.5、What did the man' s teacher tell him to do?A.Polish his essay.B.Hand in his essay.C.Rewrite his essay.D.Write a shorter essay.6、What can we learn about the woman' s son?A.He often talks with his mother.B.He often drives in a careless way.C.He is willing to listen to his mother.D.He is worried about his driving skills.7、What do we know about Jack?A.He is a company manager.B.He makes emergency calls.C.He records emergency calls.D.He is a company technician.8、What can we learn from this conversation?A.The woman is paying the bill.B.Bill' s phone number is 510-1520-20.C.The man pays 20 dollars to the woman.D.The woman has a 20-dollar bill changed.9、What does the woman mean?A.The dentist' s is at a convenient place.B.The dentist's is close to Times Square.C.It was comfortable to sit at the dentist' s.D.It was not so terrible a visit to the dentist' s.10、What do we know about the woman?A.She is going to deliver a lecture.B.She spent a year in the rain forest.C.She is looking forward to the lecture.D.She will finish her report this weekend. SECTION I Listening Comprehension Part B11、What do we know about the woman's family?A.They kept a lot of birds.B.They lived in a big house.C.They owned a small farm.D.They suffered from poverty.12、What did the woman' s mother impress her with?A.Her love.B.Her success.C.Her ambition.D.Her knowledge.13、What did the woman' s mother wish her to do?A.Go to college.B.Become a writer.C.Have a better life.D.Support her family.14、Whom is the man probably complaining to?A.A receptionist.B.A travel agent.C.A coach driver,D.A hotel staff member.15、Why did the man wait in the heat for two hours?A.The coach had to be replaced.B.The coach driver felt sick.C.The hotel rooms were full.D.The hotel had to be cleaned.16、What did the man mention in his complaint?A.Impolite hotel cleaners.B.Dark light and dirty rooms.C.Rude people living downstairs.D.Disturbing noise and poor food.17、How did the man feel about the woman' s apology?A.Amusing.B.Annoying.C.Desirable.D.Reasonable.18、What did the NWHA survey aim to explore?A.The incidences of obesity.B.Popular views on obesity.C.Ways to fight obesity.D.The causes of obesity.19、How many people in the world are rated as being overweight?A.16 million.B.18 million.C.1.6 billion.D.1.8 billion.20、In which country do people feel the most pressure to be thin?A.Brazil.B.India.C.France.D.America.21、Who are most likely to blame their parents for obesity?A.The French.B.The Swiss.C.Germans.D.Russians.22、What do trendspotters do?A.Take pictures of youth culture.B.Write reports on youth culture.C.Sell products to young people.D.Create websites for young people.23、What does Look-Look concentrate on?A.Recruiting trendspotters for its clients.B.Providing advice to young trendspotters.anizing sales networks for its clients.D.Dealing in information about youth trends.24、Why do some companies use Look-Look' s images on their websites?A.To promote visits to Look-Look.B.To attract young people to their new products.C.To learn about what makes young people buy.D.To encourage young people to be photographed.25、Why is it difficult for trendspotters to catch original styles?A.Many young people like to show off.B.Many young people stick to the rules.C.Many young people try to copy trends.D.Many young people refuse to take pictures.参考答案及精析第一部分听力理解【答案】1.A2.B3.A4.B5.C6.B7.D8.D9.D 10.C 11.D 12.A 13.C 14.B 15.A 16.D 17.B 18.B 19.C 20.A 21.D 22.A 23.D 24.B 25.C【听力部分录音材料】Part A1. W: Oh, I'm sorry, Mr.Smith.M: What's up, Mary?W: I' m afraid I can' t work overtime tomorrow.John and I are holding a party for the 5th anni-versary of our wedding.M: That' s all right. Enjoy yourselves.2. W: Guess who I met at the grocery store this morn-ing?M: Well, I can' t imagine.W: Do you remember Mr. Johnson? He used to live in the building next to ours.M: Oh, yes, now I remember.He had dark hair and wore glasses.3. M: I' ve just been interviewed for a reporter' s job on the evening paper.W: What' s your overall feeling about how it went?M: Well, I think I made a good impression.It seems that they were interested in me because I' ve worked as a reporter before.4. W: Northwest Airways, good morning.Can I help you?M: Yes, do you have any flights to Sydney next Tuesday afternoon?W: Yes, there is a flight at 6:45 and one at 18:00.M: That' s fine. Could you tell me how much return flight costs?W: That would be 418 dollars.5. W: You look tired, John. What have you been doing?M: My teacher wasn' t happy with my mid-term es-say. She told me to do it all over again.W: At least, she gave you a second chance.M: Yeah, I have to admit that.6. W: I' m worried about my son at driving, but he won't listen to me.M: Well, teenagers always think they won' t get hurt, but the fact is just the opposite.W: What should I do?M: Keep talking with him and lead by an example.Parents always matter.7. W: Where is Jack? His manager is trying to catch him several times but has always just missed him.M: That' s because he is being in and out all day.W: What' s been going on?M: It has been many emergency calls and he is the ordy technician available to go out and deal with them.8. W: Can you change the bill for me please?M: Sure, 5,10,15,20. OK, 20.W: Can I have some coins? I need them for a phone call.M: Here you are.9. W: I went to the dentist' s to get my teeth polished this morning.M: How terrible !W: Well, the chair was so cleverly placed. I got a terrific view of Times Square down below. He finished the job before I knew it.10. M: I hear the guy who is going to deliver the lecture this weekend spend a year living in the rainfor-est.W: Great. I'm doing a report on the rainforest.Maybe I can get some new information to add to it.Part BQuestions 11 - 13M: Your readers are interested in your childhood.What was it like?W: I grew up in a small town. We lived in very poor housing but we lived always in very beautiful settings, so I have favorite trees and I have con-tacted with birds. My parents were farm work-ers. Though we were poor for most of part, I think I was often happy.M: It would not have been expected from that back-ground that you' 11 become a literary figure. Was your mother ambitious with you?W: Well, my mother wash' t especially ambitious with me in the sense of going to college when I grew up. I think her greatest contribution was simply that she loved me very much. No matter what happened, I had mymother with me.M: She gave you confidence.W: Oh, she did. She earned very little money, of-feting about $10 a week and never more than $ 20 a week. And in spite of that, she managed to buy a typewriter for me. She managed to buy me my first toothpaste when I left home. She just wanted me to be able to do things that she couldn' tdo even she didn' t know what they were,Questions 14 - 17W: Good morning. Can I help you?M: I' d like to make a complaint about my holiday in Paris last week.W: I' m sorry to hear that. What exactly was the problem ?M : First of all, the coach taking us to the hotel broke down and we had to wait for over 2 hours in the terrible heat before our replacement arrived.Then when we got to the hotel, we found our room hadn't been cleaned.W: Oh, dear. Did you complain to the hotel staff?M: Of course, but we were told all the cleaners were off duty. Anyway, that' s not all. The people in room above sounded like they were having all night parties every night. I demanded another room but the receptionist told me the hotel was full.W: Oh, I see.M : And the worst thing was the food in the restaurant was awful. It was so bad we had to eat out all the time despite having paid for meals in the price of our holiday.W: I do apologize. I'd like to offer you a 20% dis-count on the price of one of our autumn breaks as a gesture of good will.M: A 20% discount? You must be joking. I want to see the manager.Questions 18 - 21W: Good evening. Welcome back to Miss Know It All.For today' s program, Mr. John Smith, chairman of National Weight and Health Association, has come with findings from out recent NWHA surveyon obesity. Now, Mr. Smith, what is the purpose of your survey?M: We wanted to explore how people around the world view obesityor being overweight. Actual-ly, obesity has gone global.W: How did you do it?M: We interviewed 16,000 people in 16 countries.W: How large is the overweight population of the world according to your estimates?M: 1. 6 billion including 18 million children under age 5.W: Really surprising, isn' t it? And what are your findings about people' s attitudes regarding obe-sity?M: Our survey found that people in Brazil feel the most pressure to be thin. 83% of Brazilians think there is too much emphasis placed on weight. French are most likely to blame Americans.They use American' s fast food as an excuse for their overweight problem. Russians are most likely to blame their parents for obesity.They are followed by Germans and Indians.When asked who encouraged them to try to lose weight, the Swiss tend to exclude their doctor.W: Stay tuned for more about the NWHA survey, we will be backsoon after the break.Questions 22 - 25M: Emily, what do you do as a trendspotter?W : Very simple. Take digital photos of youth culture and send them to my company. It' s called Look-Look.M: What kind of company is it?W: It's a youth culture marketing and trend forecas-ting firm in Hollywood. I' m one of Look-Look' s 65,000 trendspotters worldwide.M: Look-Look gets a lot of information about the ever-shifting tastes of the youth market by these images.W: Yes, its clients are mostly companies. They get information about trends from Look-Look and de-velop their products. They also use the images of Look-Look on their websites to impress young people and promote their newly designed prod-ucts.M: But are there any people who don' t like their pictures to be used on the website?W: I always have my subjects' permission before I take their pictures and put up their images onto Look-Look. com.M: Where do you find your best subjects?W: At school, in the park, at local supermarkets and near many music clubs.M: What is difficult about this job?W: To catch our original styles because so many young people try hard to stand out. You have to be able to find the difference betweensomeone who is copying trends and someone who is truly inventing a new look.M: Thank you for talk with us, Emily.更多相关文章推荐：tips:感谢大家的阅读，本文由我司收集整编。
公共英语二级听力真题答案及原文译文
公共英语二级听力真题答案及原文译文1-5 ACABB 6-10ACBBA 11-15 CACBC 16-20 AAABC【听力原文及译文】Text 1W: Oh, what a pretty dress! My daughter would love it. But it seems a bit too large. Do you have a smaller size?裙子好美丽!我女儿会喜爱的。
但是它看起来有点儿大，你们有小一点儿的么?M: Sorry, this is the only one left. But dont worry. Children grow fast.不好意思，这是唯一剩下的一条，但是别担忧，小孩儿长得快。
W: Yes, thats true. Ill take it.哦，的确是，那我买了。
(此处，take=buy)Text 2W: These DVDs will be due back on Thursday, the 7th.这些DVD在周四也就是7号以前要还回来。
(due adj. 到期的，应付的)M: How much more should we pay to keep them another week?再续借一周要付多少钱?Text 3M: What did you think of Danas speech today?你认为Dana今日的演讲如何?W: Well, she must have spent a lot time preparing it. I cant believe I can sit for that long without feeling bored.呃，她肯定花了很长时间来预备。
我不敢信任我竟然在那儿坐了那么长时间还没觉得厌烦。
(spend time/money doing something花费时间/金钱来做某事)Text 4W: Could you help us carry these boxes, sir?先生，您能帮我们搬箱子么?M: Oh, I would like to help you, but Ive got a pain in my back.我也想帮你们，但是我背疼。
公共英语二级考试听力
公共英语二级考试听力The Public English Test System (PETS) Level 2 listening examination is a critical component of the certification process for non-native English speakers in China. It assesses the ability to understand spoken English in various contexts and is a requirement for many who wish to pursue higher education or professional opportunities where English proficiency is necessary.Listening comprehension is not merely about understanding words and phrases; it's about grasping the context, the speaker's intent, and the subtle nuances that are conveyed through tone, emphasis, and inflection. To excel in the PETS Level 2 listening exam, one must develop a keen ear for English, attuned not only to the language's rhythm and melody but also to its cultural underpinnings.The exam typically includes several types of listening tasks. These may range from short conversations and announcements to longer lectures or discussions. Test-takers are required to listen carefully and answer a series of questions that measure their understanding of the content, the speaker's attitude, and the implied meanings.One effective strategy for improving listening skills is to immerse oneself in the language. This can be achieved by listening to English-language media such as podcasts, news broadcasts, and movies. It's beneficial to choose material that covers a wide range of topics and includes different accents and dialects. Regular practice with such diverse resources can significantly enhance one's ability to understand spoken English in various contexts.Another key aspect of preparation is familiarizing oneself with the exam format. The PETS Level 2 listening section is known for its practical approach, often incorporating real-life scenarios that one might encounter in an English-speaking environment. Therefore, understanding the common themes and situations presented in the exam can give test-takers an advantage.During the exam, it's crucial to stay focused and manage one's time efficiently. Test-takers should carefully read the questions before listening to the audio clips, as this will help them identify the specific information they need to listen for. It's also important to note that the audio is only played once, so concentration is paramount.In conclusion, the PETS Level 2 listening exam is a comprehensive test of one's ability to understand spoken English. Success in this exam requires a combination of regular practice, strategic preparation, and focused attention during the test. By honing their listening skills and familiarizing themselves with the exam's structure, test-takers can increase their chances of achieving a high score, which can open doors to numerous academic and professional opportunities. With dedication and the right approach, mastering the PETS Level 2 listening exam is an attainable goal for all aspiring English speakers.。
公共英语听力(绝密)
•听力部分答题技巧•Section 1 Listening( 听力）• 1. 构成•A节（10题）：考查理解事实性信息的能力。
对话总长约400词。
•B节（15题）：考查理解总体和特定信息的能力。
要求根据听到的4段独白或者对话，选出符合题意的选项。
每段平均约200词。
• 2. 做题技巧：•1）每段录音只放一遍•2）提示音：正式播放前有一个提示音，提示考生接下来听到的内容与对应的试题有关。
需聚精会神听，捕捉有价值的信息。
•3）指导语、停顿、转涂时间都在录音里。
不要摘下耳机，在3分钟转涂时间结束时，有一段音乐，音乐结束，有一句英文“That is the end of the listening comprehension.”这时，考生可以摘下耳机，转向下一个题型。
•4）听前读题时间：在PETS听力考试中，除规定的每题10秒听后答题时间外，每道题有5秒的听前读题时间。
A节：每题有10+5秒的答题及阅读时间。
B节：每题有5*n秒的读题时间，10*n秒的答题时间。
•切莫把读下一题的时间用在答上一题上。
•5）问题不在录音中，仅在试卷中出现，考生需要通过问题来了解需要重点听的内容。
在A节中，听力题考查的信息点可能存在于两个说话人的话里，有可能只出现一次，有可能通过另一个人的回答或通过另一种表达方式第二次暗示给考生，因此不必惊慌。
•6）有两大类问题的考查方向比较明确，直接提示信息点。
（2016年真题）•一)、3. What did the man ask the woman to do?•(A. go on a diet, B. have a snack, C. play some tennis, D. stop screaming)•原文：M：Why don’t we stop for some crackers after the film?•W: I’d love to, but I’m on a diet.•M: But you are very slim.•W: Yes, girls can never be too thin.•二)、使用了when, where, how much等疑问词或短语开头的问题。
听力考试10篇(原文)【完整版】
第一篇The legislation ends a 34-year ban on nuclear trade between the two countries. It allows the United States to share civilian nuclear technology and materials with India. For its part, New Delhi is promising to open some of its nuclear facilities to U.N. inspection. President Bush signed the measure in the White House East Room, Wednesday. "This legislation will enhance our cooperation in using nuclear energy to power our economies, will help us to work together more closely to reduce the danger of nuclear proliferation across the world," President Bush said.The agreement itself is to be signed Friday by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her Indian counterpart, Pranab Mukherjee.President Bush noted that relations between Washington and New Delhi have, at times, been cool."In recent years we have worked to transform our relationship into a strong strategic partnership," said Mr. Bush. "One area where we saw tremendous potential for cooperation is energy. As our economies have grown, our demands for energy have grown, as well. It has become increasingly clear that we need to generate in ways that are safe and clean and secure. One energy source that can generate large amounts of electricity with zero emissions of air pollution or greenhouse gases is nuclear power."In 1998, India made headlines with a series of nuclear weapons tests. New Delhi has signed neither the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty nor the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Some U.S. legislators who oppose the new pact say there are insufficient safeguards to prevent India from diverting nuclear fuel from its intended civilian use to its weapons program.Indian officials have said they are committed to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.第二篇The sense of sound is one of our most important means of knowing what is going on around us. Sound has a wasted product, too, in the form of noise. Noise has been called unwanted sound. Noise is growing and it may get much worse before it gets and better. Scientists, for several years, have been studying how noise affects people and animals. They are surprised by what they have learned. Peace and quiet are becoming harder to find. Noise pollution—the crashing, squeaking, banging, hammering of people—is no joke. It is a threat that should be looked at carefully. Sound is measured in units called “decibels”. At a level of 140 decibels people feel pain in their ears.Automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, airplanes, boats, factories, bands—all these things make noise. They bother not only our ears, but our minds and bodies as well. There is a saying about it being so noisy that you can’t hear yourself think. Doctors who study noise believe that we must sometimes hear ourselves think. If we don’t we may ha ve headaches, other aches and pains, or even worse mental problems. Noise adds more tension to society that already faces enough stress. But noise is not a new problem. In ancient Rome, people complained so much about noise that the government stopped chariots from moving through the streets at night!Noise can be separated into a few general groups. The following examples are taken from hearings before the US Senate Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution in 1970.Occupational noise—Factory workers who always hear noise have poorer hearing than other groups.Aircraft noise—Around airports or on air routes the noise of airplanes taking off and landing causes the greatest complaints.Traffic noise—Away from the noise of planes, traffic sounds break in on our peace and quiet. Trucks and motorcycles cause the most problems.第三篇in China, people can often see a pair of stone lions, a male and a female, in front of the gates of traditional buildings. The male is on the left with his right front paw resting on a ball, and the female on the right with her left front paw fondling their cub.The lion is a very special animal to Chinese people. Traditionally, he is regarded as the king of the animal world, the animal that represents power and prestige. The ball the male lion is playing with probably symbolizes the joy of family or the unity of the whole empire, and the cub the female is fondling, the thriving children.Traditionally, however, the stone lions were only to be found in front of the gates of mansions of powerful officials. In fact, the rank of the officials was indicated by the number of curls on the lion's head. The lion for the highest rank had 13 curls, and the number decreased by one as the rank went down until it reached the 7th rank, because below that no one was allowed to have stone lions guard their house at all.It is interesting to note that lions were not native to China. It is said that the first lion was brought into the country as a girl from the King of Parthia to the Chinese Emperor of the Eastern Han who reigned the country at around 87 AD. The next year, another lion was given by a country from Central Asia. But it was probably the introduction of Buddhism to China during this period that got sculptors interested in, making stone lions, because according to the legend, when Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, was born, he was seen to "point to Heaven with one hand and to Earth with the other, mating like a lion." In the Buddhist faith, therefore, the lion is considered divine. It is a noble creature sent by the Buddha to protect the Truth and keep off evils.Stone lions have also been used to decorate bridges for the same reason. The best known is the Lugouqiao (also known as Marco Polo Bridge). Built from 1189 to 1192, the lion stones sculpted on the posts of the bridge have stood on guard for more than 800 years. One funny thing about the stone lions on the bridge is people often 'disagree on the exact number. It is said that there are 485 in all, but there may be 498 or 501. No wonder people often say "as many as the stone lions on the Lugouqiao". You cannot count them.第四篇The G8 summit has ended with agreement on aid to Africa, help for the Palestinians, and a vow to seek consensus on global warming. This meeting to the world's leading industrialized nations and Russia may be best remembered for its unity in the face of terrorism.The final image of this summit sent a strong message, the sight of the G8 leaders standing as one' to condemn terrorism, along with a group of presidents and prime ministers from Africa.British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who left the summit for several hours Thursday to go to the scene of the London bombings, walked to the podium."We speak today in the shadow of terrorism, but it will not obscure what we came here to achieve."Mr. Blair said the G8 will address the hopelessness and poverty that can create a breeding ground for terrorism. He made specific mention of a significant increase in aid to the Palestinians."Yesterday evening, the G8 agreed to a substantial package of help for the Palestinian Authority amounting to up to $3 billion so that two states, Israel and Palestine, two peoples and two religions can live side-by-side in peace."The Palestinian assistance was a surprise. The summit was expected to focus mainly on aid to Africa. In addition to an already completed agreement on debt cancellation, the G8 promised a $50 billion aid package, steps to boost trade, and efforts to dramatically increase access to AIDS treatment."It isn't the end of poverty in Africa, but it is the hope that it can be ended. It isn't all everyone reed, but it is progress, real and achievable progress."The leaders of Algeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania joined the G8 members for their deliberations on Africa. Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo said the meeting was a success, adding he could not understand what the terrorists hoped to achieve by staging attacks in London as the G8 was beginning its work."Africa needs the undiverted attention and commitment of the G8. We are pleased that our interlocutors have affirmed their resolve not to be diverted by these terrorist acts." The G8 continued to meet throughout the crisis, with British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw assuming the chair while Prime Minister Blair returned to London.More than a dozen statements and agreements were put out by the G8 leaders, including a caret fully worded document on climate change.President Bush is the only G8 member who has not signed onto the Kyoto Protocol, which is designed to reduce emissions of gases that pollute the air and warm the atmosphere. The sure, hit acknowledged this split on Kyoto and said it is time for all countries to do what they can to address the problem. Prime Minister Blair said they all realize they have a responsibility to be good stewards the environment."We do not hide the disagreements of the past. But we have agreed to a process with a plan of action that will initiate a new dialogue between the G8 countries and the emerging economies of the world to slow down and then in time to reverse the rise in harmful greenhouse gas."He said that dialogue would begin on the 1st of November with a meeting in Britain.第五篇Brand: The Kyoto agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions goes into effect today minus the biggest polluter, the United States. President Bush has rejected the agreement, saying it would harm the US economy. But dozens of other countries have pledged to reduce carbon dioxide from power plants, cars and other sources. NPR's Richard Harris is here to explain. And, Richard, tell us a bit about this Kyoto agreement. What does it compel countries who have signed on to it to do?Harris: Well, there are about 140 countries, or a little more than that, who've signed on to it, and most of them actually don't have to do anything at ail. Developing countries just sort of have signed on to the concept that it's a good thing to think about the global climateand ultimately maybe to do something about it. But about 35 industrialized countries actually have taken on commitments to cap their emissions and start to reduce their emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases that contribute to global warming. Brand: And so will it have the desired effect in reducing greenhouse gases worldwide? Harris: Well, we will see how much effect it has in terms of whether people can reach their targets is the first question. They have till 2012 to do so. And targets range from—actually, some countries say they re going to actually experience small increases, and some countries say that they re hoping to reduce their emissions fairly significantly. But even if everyone reaches the targets that they have proclaimed they are going to reach, it actually will not make much of a difference. And that's for a couple of reasons, one of which is that some of the world's biggest contributors are not on board. Beyond that, even if everyone reaches those limits, the point of fact is, these gases are building up so much in the atmosphere, you'd actually have to cut them back by about 60 percent or maybe more globally before you really would stabilize the atmosphere and that is a tough, tough target. Brand: Sixty percent. Wow.Harris: Yeah.Brand: It was negotiated eight years ago. Why did it take so long to go into effect? Harris: Well, the treaty requires a certain percentage of the world's emitters to sign on to it. And Europe was very eager to do so, and Japan signed on quite rapidly, as did a lot of the non emitting countries or countries that didn't have any obligations under the treaty, I should say. But getting that last signature took a long time. It had to either be the United States or Russia in order to put the treaty into effect. And the US decided not to sign on to it, and Russia took its time trying to make some deals, I think, with Europe about what else it could get in exchange for signing the Kyoto Protocol. Russia finally signed on to the treaty in November and now, 90 days later, the Kyoto Protocol goes into effect. Brand: Any chance the US will sign on to a similar treaty in the future?Harris: It's hard to anticipate exactly what's going to happen. I think US businesses are recognizing that eventually they will be called upon to cut emissions and to find ways to produce energy and products with less carbon dioxide and other gases that contribute to global warming. The question is whether it's going to be in the form of a global treaty like this or some other mechanism, I think, is really up in the air right now. What we are seeing is a lot of action on the state level. Many, many states are undertaking programs, and they're all different from one another. And that as much as anything might compel the federal government to come in and say, "Whoa, whoa, whoa, too much going on here. Let's come up with one single consistent set of rules." And that ultimately might be what pushes us into something like Kyoto down the road.Brand: NPR's Richard Harris speaking to us from Washington. Thank you.Harris: My pleasure.第六篇For years, American law enforcement officials have been trying to solve a series of environmental crimes. The crimes are linked to a group known as the Earth Liberation Front. The group claims responsibility for hundreds of acts of destruction in the United States during the past five years. The destruction has caused more than thirty million dollars worth of damage.Federal investigators say they are finally closer to solving the crimes. Recently, a seventeen-year-old student reportedly admitted setting a series of fires in the state of New York. He was charged in connection with acts of damage believed to be carried out by the Earth Liberation Front. The student is the son of a New York City police officer. He reportedly made the admission during a secret court hearing. As part of a deal, the student agreed to cooperate with officials investigating the Earth Liberation Front. He could face up to twenty years in prison.This is the first time that a member of the group has admitted being responsible for environmental crimes linked to the Earth Liberation Front. Three other suspects in the property attacks were negotiating with federal officials.Since Nineteen-Ninety-Six, members of the group have claimed to have damaged or burned hundreds of new homes, tree-cutting companies, federal offices and animal and plant research laboratories. They say their goal is to stop development and other activities they consider harmful to nature. They say their property attacks are aimed at industry and rich people who profit from the destruction of the natural environment.The Earth Liberation Front says it will use any direct action necessary to carry out its goals. But it says it is opposed to harming animals or humans. Traditional environmental groups in the United States reject the group's methods.The Earth Liberation Front includes environmental extremists who operate independently of each other. Federal investigators say their lack of structure has made them difficult to stop. And they say the group usually leaves very little evidence behind.A few weeks ago, the group claimed responsibility for burning several new homes in Mount Sinai, New York. It has also claimed responsibility for destructive acts in Colorado, Arizona, Oregon and Wisconsin.第七篇China and India are the favoured markets of investors living outside their home countries, while fears about corporate governance standards in emerging markets have waned, according to a brokerage firm's survey on Monday.Some 56% of investors said they were confident about putting money to work in China, up from 38% a year ago, while 43% of them said they were confident about India, unchanged from last year, according to a poll of 400 expatriate investors in June by Luxembourg-based brokerage internaxx.Concerns about lax corporate governance standards in some emerging market economies also fell over the past 12 months, the survey found. Only 3% of respondents said they had concerns, down from 16% a year before.Expatriate investors living away from their countries of origin are an increasingly important part of the investment population and typically take a more sophisticated and international approach to managing money, said Robert Glaesener, general manager at internaxx.. There are about 300,000 expatriate Britons living in areas such as the Middle East and Far East, for example, while the total number of expat employees and investors can be counted by the millions although exact figures are hard to pin down, Glaesener said. Among other findings, the survey showed that 81% of investors claim to have either beaten or matched performance by market indices.The most favoured sectors are energy and telecoms, while retail and mining were the leastfavoured.Investors turned less confident about the British, US and Euro zone economies as places to put money, citing ageing populations, rigid labour laws and saturated home markets as reasons for their caution.第八篇2002 was the first year when China became a full WTO member, and also a year when the insurance industry in China grew the fastest, with a revenue of 305.3 billion yuan, up by 44.7 percent over the previous year, and total assets of 649.41 billion yuan, up by 41.4 percent.The insurance industry was still small in scale, constituting 2.98 percent of GDP, and a low share in the national economy, much lower than that of banking and securities trading. However, demand for insurance services was sharply up.Moreover, after China's accession to WTO, foreign insurance companies quickly flooded into China's insurance market. China's insurance companies also stepped up their efforts to join hands with foreign business.第九篇So let us be in no doubt about what we are witnessing today -- a revolution in medical science whose implications far surpass even the discovery of antibiotics, the first great technological triumph of the 21st century. And every so often in the history of human endeavor there comes a breakthrough that takes humankind across a frontier and into a new era.Nothing better demonstrates the way technology and science are driving us, fast-forwarding us all into the future. But with the power of this discovery comes, of course, the responsibility to use it wisely. As with the greatest scientific achievements, the ethical and the moral questions raised by this astonishing breakthrough are profound. We, all of us, share a duty to ensure that the common property of the human genome is used freely for the common good of the whole human race; to ensure that the powerful information now at our disposal is used to transform medicine, not abused, to make man his own creator or invade individual privacy.They underline the extraordinary scale of economic, technological, scientific change that sweeps across the modern world.第十篇Human beings misuse the precious fresh water in two ways. It is wasted through careless use and polluted by dumping wastes into it. People build large cities in deserts and grow crops in dry valleys. In the world's dry places, people must learn to avoid waste, to make every gallon count. People pollute water by dumping sewage and industrial wastes into it or by letting pesticides from farm land run into it. Even ground water is polluted by poisons sinking into the earth. Humanity must learn that nothing just "goes away". People need to treat sewage so it does not pollute the water. They need to keep industrial wastes completely out of the water.。
公共英语三级听力技巧解析
公共英语三级听力技巧解析精品文档公共英语三级听力技巧解析下面是小编整理的公共英语三级考试听力解题分析，提供给大家阅读，希望对你们有启发。
对于听力，大家要注意，听懂与听不懂最关键的，可能就在于一个句子中的单词不认识。
因为在句子当中，可能会出现连读、失爆、吞音等状态。
平常在听的时候要注意模仿，背诵一些有用的句型。
如果短期内提高听力有难度，平常要多注意认真去听带子，模仿带子，听任何东西都是要先听，再去看，先培养听的感觉，打开看一下，跟你听的有什么差异，再合上书去练，反复去练。
读句子中的连读、失爆、吞音等要注意简单的语音知识。
考生可以一个题型一个题型进行练习。
短对话、长对话以及篇章等等。
大家在听的过程中一定要先做题，看看哪个地方没听懂，反复听，看能不能听会。
注意在听的过程中，什么影响你作选项了。
听力中，也有解题技巧和方式。
听长对话时，可能会出现but，如果前面没听懂或没听清楚，突然听到but出现，可能这个后面的句子就是某道题选择的答案句。
大家在技巧和方法方面一定要多听多熟悉。
首先要熟悉各个级别的口语考试程序，一般情况是跟老师简单打招呼，老师会根据你的情况提出两到三个问题。
第二项，可能会给个表格，让你根据图片答题或提问。
这是两个过程，一个是给你图片的时候让你答，一个是给你图片1 / 4精品文档的时候让你问。
不管跟你一起考试的伴儿跟你配合得如何，千万不能因为他影响你的正常发挥。
PETS二级以上开始有随机性的问题，根据所答篇目，每个步骤每个级别有严格的时间限制，一个问题没有答出来，千万不要影响其他五个问题的发挥。
做口语过程当中希望大家注意到一点，说话不能特别少，如果说话特少的话，你就处于比较被动的状态，老师可能评分比较难一些。
对你能不能过这个考试就成了个问号。
第二个，说话过多也不是一件很好的事。
如果说话过多的话，会暴露组织语言的用词、语法等等问题。
大家在做PETS口试时，建议大家还是要在口语老师的指点之下，多背一些经典的模板，不会的时候可以让他去重复，用英语去说都可以。
公共英语三级听力练习题
公共英语三级听力练习题一、短对话理解1. A: I can't believe it's already December. Time flies!B: Yeah, Christmas is just around the corner.Q: What does the man mean?2. A: Excuse me, do you know where the nearest post office is?B: Sure, it's on the corner of Main Street and Elm Street.Q: What is the woman looking for?3. A: I'm thinking of going to the beach this weekend. How about you?B: Sounds good, but I think it's going to rain.Q: What will the weather be like this weekend?二、长对话理解1. A: Hi, Tom. How was your vacation?B: It was great! I spent a week in Paris. The food, the culture, everything was amazing.A: Did you visit the Eiffel Tower?B: Of course! I even went up to the top floor. The view was breathtaking.Q: Where did Tom spend his vacation?2. A: I'm really looking forward to the music festival next month.B: Me too. I heard that there will be several famous bands performing.A: Yeah, and the tickets are not expensive at all.B: That's great. We should definitely go together.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?三、短文理解Q: What is the main idea of the passage?四、听写练习请根据所听内容，填写下列句子中的缺失部分。
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•听力部分答题技巧•Section 1 Listening( 听力）• 1. 构成•A节（10题）：考查理解事实性信息的能力。
对话总长约400词。
•B节（15题）：考查理解总体和特定信息的能力。
要求根据听到的4段独白或者对话，选出符合题意的选项。
每段平均约200词。
• 2. 做题技巧：•1）每段录音只放一遍•2）提示音：正式播放前有一个提示音，提示考生接下来听到的内容与对应的试题有关。
需聚精会神听，捕捉有价值的信息。
•3）指导语、停顿、转涂时间都在录音里。
不要摘下耳机，在3分钟转涂时间结束时，有一段音乐，音乐结束，有一句英文“That is the end of the listening comprehension.”这时，考生可以摘下耳机，转向下一个题型。
•4）听前读题时间：在PETS听力考试中，除规定的每题10秒听后答题时间外，每道题有5秒的听前读题时间。
A节：每题有10+5秒的答题及阅读时间。
B节：每题有5*n秒的读题时间，10*n秒的答题时间。
•切莫把读下一题的时间用在答上一题上。
•5）问题不在录音中，仅在试卷中出现，考生需要通过问题来了解需要重点听的内容。
在A节中，听力题考查的信息点可能存在于两个说话人的话里，有可能只出现一次，有可能通过另一个人的回答或通过另一种表达方式第二次暗示给考生，因此不必惊慌。
•6）有两大类问题的考查方向比较明确，直接提示信息点。
（2016年真题）•一)、3. What did the man ask the woman to do?•(A. go on a diet, B. have a snack, C. play some tennis, D. stop screaming)•原文：M：Why don’t we stop for some crackers after the film?•W: I’d love to, but I’m on a diet.•M: But you are very slim.•W: Yes, girls can never be too thin.•二)、使用了when, where, how much等疑问词或短语开头的问题。
• 1. Where does the conversation most probably take place?•(A. post office, B. hotel, C. bank, D. supermarket)•M: Good morning. May I help you?•W: I’d like to exchange some money first.•M: Anything else?•W: Then open a saving account.•7）有一些问题以why开头，或者what are they talking about? What can we learn from the conversation? What can we learn about the woman?这类问题不容易把握信息点，需要一直全神贯注。
Eg,6. What does the woman mean?(A. asking for a higher pay, B. introducing a new friend,C. too busy,D. she has got some problems)原题：M：I’d like to talk to you about our next building project. Can you fix a meeting for this week?What about Thursday?W:Well, I’m sorry. I’ve been extremely busy this week. I’ll be at a meeting all day on Thursday. And I’m going out of town on Friday. Is Wednesday all right?•题型剖析•一、含义推断题•二、计划与行动题•三、建议与请求题•四、赞成与否定题•五、虚拟语气与条件关系题•六、地点题•七、人物身份关系题•八、因果关系题•九、时间和数字题•十、生活场景题•一、含义推断题•无法从对话中直接找到答案，从上下文推导答案•1、选项特征•四个选项为长难句•2、问题特征•What + 关键词+ mean?•What do we learn from the conversation?•What can we infer from the conversation?•What can be concluded from the conversation?•What does the passage infer / imply?•含义推断题主要根据两个对话者所谈的内容进行进一步的推断，从更深层次上考查考生对对话内容的理解程度。
•1、听清语调表达的意义•降调：表示对事物的肯定•升调：表示对事物的怀疑、否定和不解•2、委婉否定和虚拟语气在含义推断题中所占比例不小，所以掌握这两种语法是正•确解题的关键•3、第二个讲话人的具体内容往往是解题中心•4、需要运用一定的英语国家文化背景以及常用的习语表达方式•W: Look here, darling. The paper says people tend to feel unwell if they sleep less than six hours a day.•M: That may be true for you, but it certainly isn't true for me.•Q: What can we conclude from the man's reply?•A) He wants to have more sleep.•B) His wife doesn't sleep well.•C) Women need more sleep than men.•D) He doesn't need as much sleep as his wife.•答案是D。
找弦外之音。
男的说报上说的六个小时睡眠不能少，对妻子也许对，对自己不对，言外之意自己不用睡那么多。
•M: Think it over carefully, you must have left it somewhere.•W: But the problem is that I have to have it now. I need it to use my car, and when I get home, to open the door.•Q: What happened to the woman?•A) She lost her way.•B) She lost her keys.•C) She lost her car.•D) She lost her handbag.•答案是B。
没有直接讲钥匙，但开车和开门非用钥匙不可，凭常识判断即可。
•M: Let's see if the basketball game has started yet.•W: Started? It must be clear who is winning by now.•Q: What does the woman mean?•A) She is sure who is going to win.•B) Now it is a good time to start the game.•C) The game has been going on for a long time.•D) The same team always wins.•答案是C。
女的说，不是开始的问题，差不多是决出胜负的时候了，由此可知比赛已进行较长时间了。
••重复强调的两种形式：•1、B中重复A中信息并加以解释说明，答案选与该信息不同或相反的选项•2、B中直接以重复A中的信息结束，答案就为该信息•A: Hi, Are you looking for a young man who is looking for a watch?•B: A young man, madam?•Q: What are they looking for?•A) Young man B) Young woman C) Watch D) Young gentleman•M: Congratulations! I understand you've got a job. When will you start to work?•W: You must be thinking of someone else. I'm still waiting to hear the good news.•Q: What does the woman mean?•A) She doesn't need the job.•B) She hasn't got a job yet.•C) She has got a good job.•D) She is going to start work soon.•答案是B。
女的讲她在等着好消息，说明还没有找到工作。
•M: Is Jane looking forward to going home for the summer?•W: She is counting the days.•Q: What does the woman imply?•A) Jane is looking for a summer job.•B) Jane is packing for the summer vacation.•C) Jane is on her way home.•D) Jane is eager to go home for the vacation.•答案是D。
女的说Jane在数着日子，说明她焦急地盼望暑假回家。
•二、计划与行动题•1、选项特征•四个选项是动词或不定式，或主语相同，动词不同2、问题特征•What does the man want / plan to do?•What happened to the man?•What are they going to do?••W: Jim, there's a really good view over there.•M: Sorry, we can't stop here. There's nowhere to park.•Q: What is the man doing?•A) Walking. B) Boating. C) Driving. D) Shopping.•答案是C。