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2012年3月公共英语三级试题及答案

2012年3月公共英语三级试题及答案Use of EnglishThe pursuit for SUCCESS always begins with a target．But too many people 26 through life like sleepwalkers．Each day they follow 27 routines，never asking，“What am I doing with my life?”And they don’t know what they’re doing because they lack 28．Goal—setting is 29 the will to move in a certain 30．Begin with a clear 31 of what you want．Write down your goals and 32 them-putting them into words clarifies them 33 Concentrating on objects to acquire and possess，center on 34 your desires to do，to produce，to contribute．Goal-setting 35 me true sense of satisfaction we all need．It’s important to imagine yourself 36 your goal．It is usually the case that，37 losers picture the penalties of failure，winners picture the 38 of Success．I’ve done it myself．1 was 39 of air travel．Friends quoted data 40 air and highway safety，but it made no 41 ，because I had read too many articles describing crash scenes and had 42 myself，without realizing it，to stay off planes．Then one summer I had the opportunity to fly on a private plane with friends．I didn’t want to 43 out on a great vacation．So I spent two weeks imagining a smooth flight and easy landing．When the day arrived，1 was eager to go．To everyone’s 44 ，I got on the plane and flew．I loved every minute of it，and I still use the techniques I 45 that day．26．[A]walk [B]wander [C]wind [D]work27．[A]basic [B]familiar [C]necessary [D]various28．[A]moves [B]goals [C]ambitions [D]actions29. [A]working out [B]forcing down [C]building up [D]focusing on30．[A]manner [B]extent [C]direction [D]approach31．[A]opinion [B]idea [C]estimate [D]argument32．[A]appreciate [B]challenge [C]date [D]solve33．[A]Rather than [B]Owing to [C]In spite of [D]In addition to 34．[A]favoring [B]fulfilling [C] projecting [D]scheduling35．[A]covers [B]releases [C]relieves [D]yields36. [A]seeking [B]performing [C]grasping [D]accomplishing37．[A]while [B]though [C]because [D]if38．[A]effects [B]expectations [C]records [D]rewards39．[A]afraid [B]aware [C]proud [D]reminded40. [A]comparing [B]contrasting [C]distinguishing [D]displaying41. [A]promise [B]progress [C]guarantee [D]difference42．[A]programmed [B]fixed [C]ensured [D]comforted43．[A]fly [B]go [C]leave [D]miss44. [A]surprise [B]dismay [C]amusement [D]admiration45．[A]invented [B]imagined [C]employed [D]designedText 1When Katherine Chon was in fifth grade．she drew a “dream tree “representing thepath shehoped her life would take．One branch led to Harvard Medical School，Which is exactly what her mother had hoped for when the Chons moved to the U．S．from South Korea to give their three children opportunities．Always a diligent student，Katherine started to learn medicine at Brown．But then she added a new limb to her dream tree—one mat her mother still doesn’t understand．Shocked by the misfortune of some South Korean women，Katherine joined forces with another Brown student to form the Polaris Project，now one of the largest anti-human-trafficking organizations in the country，“It was really hard for my parents，”s ays Katherine．“They had so many life stresses so their children could、get a great education and have a comfortable life．”The dreams of parents and children often differ，but the conflict can be especially painful in first-generation immigrant families where the parents have made enormous sacrifices．Lisa Park，an assistant professor at the University of California，San Diego，says that：the focus of every family that moves to the United States to provide opportunities for their children is almost always on the future，with little mention of the circumstances that compelled them to move．And even though the parents are the ones working 12-hour days，the children are also under intense pressure to perform in ways that will justify the parents’ sacrifice．The contr ast between parents’ dreams and children’s realities can be particularly sharp for daughters who have grown up with almost infinite opportunities．Their mothers often came from places where opportunities for women were limited，which makes the daughters’ cho ices even harder to understand．Mary Lugemwa’s parents encouraged her to study math or science at Harvard．She complied at first，majoring in computer science．But she is currently working as a film producer for a nonprofit organization called Meaningful Media．“I sometimes feel guilty，”she says，“having chosen,to be an artist，because I know that if I had chosen a scientific background，I could help my parents a lot more．”46．When Katherine Chon was a fifth—grader，________．[A]she had a great interest in drawing[B]she had a clear vision of her future[C]she had an independent personality[D]she had a desire to study in the U．S．47．It can be inferred from the text that Katherine’s mother_______．[A]was disappointed at he r daughter’s decision[B]was shocked by the suffering of some women[C]failed to give her kids enough opportunities[D]failed to realize her own dream to be a doctor48：According to the text，in first—generation immigrant families，the parents feel frustrated if[A]they fail to adjust to the circumstances[B]they are forced to make great sacrifices[C]their children fail to focus on the future[D]their children develop against their wishes49．According to Lisa Park，first—generation immigrant children_______．[A]avoid the slightest mention of their parents’ past[B]focus on seizing chances for future development[C]work very hard to justify their parents’ sacrifices[D]are under pressure to fulfill their parents’ dreams50．We learn f rom Mary Lugemwa’s case that_______．[A]her parents cherished opportunities more than she did[B]her parents’ dreams and her reality could be balanced[C]she had a quite different view of life from her parents[D]she enjoyed infinite opportunities in career developmentText 2Mothers Against Drunk Driving(MADD)has launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler．“Enough is Enough”advocates dropping the Criminal Code’s blood alcohol concentration(BAC)limit from 0．08 to 0．05 percent，to“protect innocent drivers on our roads．”MADD Canada CEO Andrew Murie thinks that lowering the BAC limit could result in a 6-to-18 percent reduction in crash deaths．But questions have been raised about the science behind that campaign．MADD selectively cites a report published in 2002 by Robert Mann of the Mental Health Centre．Mama，in turn，had got those numbers from two separate studies whose data was selected from Sweden and Australia．The conclusions in Mann’s report seem to ig nore the Swedish authors’numerous warnings and cautions，as well as the limitations in the Australian study．First，the Australian study examined the effectiveness of breath testing，not lowered BAC levels，on fatal traffic crashes．Also．that research was started in 1976 when“liquid lunches”were far more common．What’s more．the Australian data varied：whereas the state of Queensland saw the 18 percent decline in fatal accidents cited by MADD’s Murie，in neighboring New South Wales，fatal accidents decreased just 8 percent．It is also reported by the Ontario Community Council that the majority of drivers in alcohol related fatal crashes are repeat offenders with BACs over 0．15percent-meaning that the problem is drivers who repeatedly get behind the wheel with BAC levels twice the legal limit．not social drinkers who consume a glass of wine or tw0．This makes MADD’sconcern seem wasteful，given the downward trend in alcohol-related traffic deaths．The Canada Safety Council，the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators and the Traffic Injury Research Foundation take issue with MADD’s campaign．Even the Ontario Community Council has determined that lowering the BAC would mean more work for police and the courts．But to MADD’s Murie，the math question is simple：“If you lower BAClimits，regardless to whatlevel，you’ll save Canadian lives．” Unfortunately，the math doesn’t quite add up．51．MADD launched a public awareness campaign in order to_______．[A]criticize the Justice Minister[B]improve BAC measurement[C]restrict drivers’access to alcohol[D]revise the law regarding drunk driving52．From the text we learn that MADD cites a report that________．[A]justifies its new campaign[B]is favored by the authorities[C]sum sup major public concerns[D]is mentioned in two other studies53．It is implied in the text that Mann’s report is unreliable because_______．[A]it was based on some unsound research[B]it got its data from two inconsistent studies[C]it was written in conditions no longer valid[D]It ignored the limitations of the studies cited54．The text indicates that MADD’s campaign_______．[A]will not affect social drinkers[B]may turn out to be of little value[C]is going to reduce governmental labor[D]has won support from some organizations55．The writer’s attitude towards the campaign is_______．[A]satirical[B]scornful[C]suspicious[D]supportiveText 3A recent study demonstrated how powerful a few words can be：Forty competitive tennis players were shown digital images of balls coming their way．Just before each ball appeared，the players saw or heard comments like“Good shot”or“Bad shot．”The reaction times of players hearing negative remarks were measurably slower．And these were athletes who trained frequently to play a consistent game and not make unforced errors．What is the explanation? Negative feedback weakens anyone’s belief in his or her ability to succeed．But if you can hold on to a winning attitude，you’ll make a greater effort and also create positive drive．Confident people inspire others；opportunities seem to come their way more often．They become magnets for success．Learn the importance of giving yourself pep talks, and keep the voice in your head positive.The best athletes，success is rarely due to raw talent alone．It’s because they’re simply better prepared．They stay focused，they’re willing to work as、hard as they need to，and they keep the positive voice in their heads switched on.Perhaps the most important aspect of being your own coach is to do what any outside adviser or a good parent．for that matter--would preach：practice，practice，practice．Avoid individuals who suck your energy and diminish your confidence．Hang out with the people who see you at your best．and remind you about it veryoften．Pessimists drag you down，as do whiners and critics．If there，s one winning behavior that people building confidence should model，it’s the willingness to get back into the game after a setback．Don’t nurs e your wounds.There are，however，important warnings．Panicking can compound a small misstep by causing you to lose your head and forget to think clearly．If you suffer a terrible loss，give yourself time to absorb the blow．Don’t deny the hurt or try to solv e the problem immediately．Gather your support system around you and simply get nurtured．Sitting around and thinking about your loss is the worst thing you can do to solve your problem．56．We learn from the first paragraph that_______．[A]excellent performance often goes with well-trained players[B]excellent performance often goes with positive comments[C]high-tech methods help players avoid unforced errors[D]high-tech methods increase players ‘competitiveness57．People who want to succeed should first imagine themselves to be_________．[A]an observer[B]an inspirer[C]a creator[D]a winner58．The phrase“pep talks”in Paragraph3 means’talks’which________．[A]encourage people[B]entertain people[C]impress people[D]interest people59．The writer thinks that you should keep company with those who______．[A]point out your mistakes[B]tolerate your weaknesses[C]emphasize your strengths[D]understand your complaints60．In" the face of a severe loss．the best thing you can do is to________．[A]deny the hurt[B]try to forget it[C]solve it at once[D]accept it calmlyPart BDirections：Read the texts from a magazine section called“Letters”in which five people commented on a special report on new medicines．For questions 61 to65，match the name of each person to one of the statements(A to G) given below．Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET1．Ann Best：Your special report on new medicines showed there is thrilling promise in future “cures” for so many diseases that threaten mankind．But how will" ordinary folks pay for these modem miracles?One drug company is hopeful that the savings involved in developing these medicines“ will translate into pure profit for investors．”This can only result in a problem for me：Shall I buy food，pay the rent or get the medicines I need?Tom Waken：As a citizen who has been critical of drug companies because of the high drug price，I found that your report about the new medicines has softened my stand．The companies say they have to charge more for their drugs so they can do research for better medicines．Now that I’ve read about the newer and better drugs，1 will gladly go on paying for my medications，knowing I am making a good investment in better living．Robert H．Kamm：We all want to live longer and healthier lives，but taking pills to rescue us from our self-abusive lifestyle only masks real problems and ends up costing us billions of dollars a year．We ought to be investing at。

2012年成人英语三级考试真题及答案

2012年成人英语三级考试真题及答案中小学英语学习必备APPPart 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:Spending 50 minutes with a cell phone close to your ear is enough to change brain cell activity in the part of the brain closest to the antenna(天线). But whether that causes any harm is not clear, scientists at the National Institute of Health said at a conference last month, adding that the study will not likely settle concerns of a link between cell phones and brain cancer. “What we showed is glucose (葡萄糖) metabolism(代谢)(a sign of brain activity) increases in the brain in people who were exposed to a cell phone in the area closest to the antenna,” said Dr. Nora Volkow of the NIH, whose study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. (76) The study was meant to examine how the brain reacts to electromagnetic fields caused by wireless phone signals。

浙江省大学英语三级考试真题2012

浙江省大学英语三级考试真题2012Title: Analysis of the 2012 Zhejiang College English Test Band 3The Zhejiang College English Test Band 3, conducted in December 2012, served as a comprehensive assessment of students' English proficiency in the province. This exam not only tested their linguistic knowledge but also evaluated their ability to apply that knowledge inpractical scenarios. Given the significance of this exam in the academic career of many students, it's imperative to delve deeper into its structure, content, and requirements. Firstly, the exam structure was designed to comprehensively assess various language skills. Ittypically consisted of multiple sections, each targeting a specific aspect of English proficiency. For instance, the listening comprehension section tested students' ability to understand spoken English in different contexts. The reading comprehension section challenged their understanding of written English, while the writing section gauged their ability to express ideas coherently in written form.Secondly, the content of the exam reflected a balance between practicality and academic rigor. The listening materials often included real-life conversations and academic lectures, requiring students to demonstrate their ability to comprehend both informal and formal language. Similarly, the reading passages were diverse, ranging from news articles to academic essays, testing students' comprehension skills across different genres.Moreover, the writing section emphasized theapplication of language skills. Students were typically asked to write on topics related to social, cultural, or daily life scenarios. This not only tested their ability to organize and express ideas in English but also requiredthem to demonstrate a certain level of critical thinking.The requirements for this exam were also quite rigorous. Students were expected to demonstrate a high level offluency and accuracy in their language use. They were also required to adhere to strict formatting and structural guidelines in the writing section. This ensured that their responses were not only linguistically proficient but also met the standards of academic writing.In conclusion, the 2012 Zhejiang College English Test Band 3 was a comprehensive and rigorous assessment of students' English proficiency. It effectively tested their language skills across multiple dimensions and required them to demonstrate a high level of linguistic fluency and accuracy. The exam not only served as a benchmark for students' current level of English proficiency but also provided valuable insights into their areas of improvement. The importance of this exam lies in its ability to prepare students for future academic and professional challenges. By assessing their English proficiency, it helps them identify their strengths and weaknesses and take necessary steps to improve. Additionally, the exam also serves as a gateway to higher education and professional opportunities, making it an essential milestone in the academic journey of many students.In summary, the 2012 Zhejiang College English Test Band 3 was a comprehensive and challenging exam that effectively tested students' English proficiency. It provided valuable insights into their language skills and served as a crucialstepping stone in their academic and professional development.。

2012年3月考题

2012年三月考题第一部分听力(共两节，满分３０分)第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分４５分）第一节语法和词汇知识(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)21. The fire was finally brought under control, but extensive damage _________.A. is causedB. was causingC. had causedD. had been caused22. All of a sudden, a new idea ________ me that I might turn to my English teacher for help.A. occurredB. beatC. knockedD. struck23. Upon hearing the news, she looked _______, but her parents looked at her ______ without knowing how to comfort her.A. sad; sadB. sadly; sadlyC. sad; sadlyD. sadly; sad24. My brother _________ at a local grammar school, after which he went on to Shandong University.A. was educatedB. is educatedC. is being educatedD. had educated25. Not only you but also Tom, one of the top students in our class, _______ tired of having one examination after another.A. areB. isC. beD. were26. — Where did you study Japanese? —Oh, I just sort of ________ when living in Japan.A. put it outB. picked it upC. gave it upD. made it out27. ________ with parents of 30 years ago, today’s parents give their children more freedom.A. ComparingB. To compareC. Having comparedD. Compared28. This method has been widely adopted. _______, it is not yet clear whether it is the best method.A. HoweverB. ButC. AndD. Although29. The teacher asked Tom whether great changes _______ in his hometown during the past ten years.A. were took placeB. have taken placeC. had taken placeD. had been taken place30. The foreigner told me he was born in Germany, and ________ he spoke German. A. who B. that C. / D. which31. JK Rowling has written a series of books about Harry Potter, a boy ________ a scar on his forehead.A. forB. withC. fromD. of32. — Is Jennifer there? —I’m sorry. ________. Can you repeat it?A. I didn’t get that.B. Where do you live?C. How do you find it?D. Who are you?33. Frank has much ________ in selling goods and yesterday afternoon he told me about his pleasant ________ as a young salesman.A. experience; experienceB. experiences; experiencesC. experience; experiencesD. experiences; experience34. — Parents are responsible for making sure their children behave well.—I couldn’t agree with you ________.A. so muchB. lessC. the mostD. more35. I didn’t like the color of the coat my mother bought me, so she went back to _______ it for another one.A. replaceB. exchangeC. affordD. measure第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）With supper finished, it was our time with Dad. Cindy, Tom and I climbed onto our couch. We all 36 Mom to turn on the old tape player.Dad had been piloting airplanes in Vietnam for the Air Force for a year. Through the year, our family received at least one 37 a week from Dad. Mom played a part to us every day. Every day when Mom turned on the tape player, Dad 38 by asking each of us how our 39 had gone and what we had done. 40 to the tape machine as if he could hear every word, each of us told him about our 41 . Because Mom wrote down our responses, Dad was kept 42 . In the following tape, he 43 our good deeds and 44 corrected our errors. After 45 told Dad their tales, he read to us from the book Mom had sent.The day Dad was to 46 , all of us were playing around the 47 . Then the gate in the fence opened. A tall man in a 48 walked through the gate.My eldest sister jumped off the diving board and ran towards the man. Mom ran behind. The man embraced Mom and kissed her.49 by the scene, Tom and I looked at each other. Soon, the tall, uniformed man arrived at the pool’s edge and smiled 50 at us. With the innocence of a four-year-old girl, I looked up and 51 , “Are you my father?”He burst into tears, knelt down, 52 us into his arms and said, “Yes, I’m your father.” 53 I heard his voice, I 54 him as my father because it was the same 55 that I heard so frequently on tape.36. A. waited for B. looked at C. agreed with D. asked for37. A. letter B. book C. tape D. photo38. A. began B. greeted C. ended D. faced39. A. study B. night C. morning D. day40. A. Listening B. Speaking C. Staring D. Turning41. A. actions B. Movements C. adventures D. events42. A. up-to-date B. down-and-out C. out-of-date D. up-and-coming43. A. talked B. praised C. showed D. presented44. A. strictly B. angrily C. gently D. violently45. A. anyone B. nobody C. someone D. everyone46. A. leave B. get C. arrive D. depart47. A. swimming pool B. house C. grassland D. playing ground48. A. uniform B. suit C. T-shirt D. jean49. A. Delighted B. Frightened C. Amused D. Puzzled50. A. down B. up C. back D. into51. A. asked B. shouted C. required D. cried52. A. pushed B. carried C. pulled D. sucked53. A. Before long B. The moment C. Long after D. Just then54. A. recognized B. realized C. understood D. found55. A. sound B. voice C. man D. story第三部分阅读理解（共２０小题；每小题２分，满分４０分）ＡTornadoes (龙卷风) are nature’s most violent storms, which can cause deaths and destroy a neighborhood in seconds. A tornado appears as a rotating, funnel-shaped (漏斗形的) cloud that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground with whirling winds that can reach 300 miles per hour. Damage paths can be over one mile wide and 50 miles long. Every state is at some risk from this disaster.Some tornadoes can be seen clearly, while rain or nearby low-hanging clouds obscure others. At many times, tornadoes develop so rapidly that little, if any, advance warning is possible.Before a tornado hits, the air may become very still. A cloud of debris (散片) can mark the location of a tornado even if a funnel can not be seen. Tornadoes generally occur near the edge of a thunderstorm, when the strong wind may die down. It is not uncommon to see clear, sunlit skies behind a tornado.The following are facts about tornadoes:☆The average forward speed of a tornado is 30 MPH, but may vary from still to 70 MPH. Debris is picked up or a cloud forms in the funnel.☆The average tornado moves southwest to northeast, but tornadoes have been known to move in any direction. Tornadoes are most often reported east of the Rocky Mountains during spring and summer months.☆Tornadoes can happen together with tropical storms and hurricanes as they move onto land. Waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water.☆Peak tornado season in the southern states of America is March through May; in the northern states, it is late spring through early summer. Tornadoes are most likely to occur between 3 pm and 9 pm, but can occur at any time.56. From the passage, we learn that tornadoes come from ______.A. hurricanesB. great heatC. thunderstormsD. sandstorms57. The underlined word “obscure” in the second paragraph probably means “______”.A. hideB. reduceC. produceD. raise58. Which of the following scenes may NOT be seen before the coming of a tornado?A. The wind may die down.B. A clear and sunlit sky may appear.C. The air may become still.D. Its position may be marked by clouds.59. According to the passage, tornadoes ______.A. only happen in the late hours of the dayB. only move from southwest to northeastC. may form over sea waterD. often move at a speed of 70 MPH60. The passage makes us believe that ______.A. tornadoes warning systems are well-developed in many countriesB. of all the natural disasters, tornadoes cause the greatest damageC. tornadoes are mostly seen in the southern states of AmericaD. tornadoes may strike so quickly that there is often little or no warningＢThe sun is setting on a summer night. At the entrance to a deep, dark cave, a few bats fly out. Then more and more of the small, furry creatures appear. Within a few minutes, a whole river of bats is pouring out of the cave, and they keep coming — millions and millions of them.Sound like a scary horror movie? Believe it or not, this scene takes place every night, all summer long, at Bracken Cave in Texas, where 20 million bats fly outside to feed on insects.Every March or April, Mexican free-tailed bats migrate up to 1,609 kilometers from their winter home places, like mines, tunnels, hollow trees, and under bridges in Mexico to this cave. Soon after they arrive, each mother gives birth to one baby bat. As many as 500 baby bats live crammed (挤) into one square foot of space, and those bodies create nice warm temperatures to keep them warm and comfortable. With bad sight, how can mother bats recognize their own babies? Their good sense of smell helps them the most.When the adult bats leave the cave at night to feed, they eat tons of insects in a single night, including many pests tha t eat farmers’ crops. And they get rid of mosquitoes, too.The cave, quiet in winter, is full of life all summer. The floor of the cave is covered with bugs. Gnats are flying around, and beetles are crawling up your leg when you walk in!When twenty million bats fly out of one cave opening, they make a column (柱) so thick that they show up on the radar at the nearby airport. So much for bats being scary!61. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A. To explain the living habits of bats.B. To describe what bats look like.C. To talk about a frightening scene of a film.D. To introduce the topic of the passage.62. Which of the following senses helps mother bats recognize their babies?A. Touch.B. Sight.C. Smell.D. Taste.63. According to the passage, we can learn that ______.A. the bats living in the cave benefit the local farmersB. Mexican free-tailed bats prevent other animals living in the caveC. the large group of Mexican bats sometimes destroy the local radarD. caves are the places where Mexican bats live all year round64. What is the best title of the passage?A. Life of Mexican free-tailed bats.B. Amazing Mexican bats of Bracken Cave.C. A scary scene at Bracken Cave in Texas.D. Migration of Mexican free-tailed bats.ＣWhen I was in the eighth grade, one caring teacher of mine taught me several useful little techniques. He told me to keep a notebook nearby when I was reading and that I should try to figure out what the main idea of every paragraph was so that I could understand the passages better. It seemed awfully boring at that time, but I decided to give it a try anyway.It didn’t take long before I started reading a book called How to read a book that would completely change how I thought about the written word. Thanks to these techniques, I learned to get the most out of reading. I kept applying them over the years until I finally came up with a lot of little techniques for reading a book.I also eventually came to learn that there were a lot of different kinds of reading. For example, when I read a Stephen King novel, the interesting plot made me completely relaxed. Then there’s reading to learn new things, which is what I do when I read personal finance books. There’s also readi ng to understand and grow, which is easily the hardest and the most rewarding.The last kind of reading involves taking a piece of literature or a nonfiction book that you might read for simple pleasure and transforming it into something life-changing, or something that causes you to question some of your deeply-held ideas and beliefs.“Ｈow to read a book”really focuses on the latter two: books that you read to learn about a new topic or to learn a skill, and books that you read to learn about yourself. If you’ve ever been drawn to read to really improve yourself, this book is well wo rth the time to read even if it’s a bit dry at times. Let’s dig in.65. The writer’s teacher gave him some reading techniques so that __________.A. he could become interested in readingB. he could increase his reading speedC. he could learn more from what he readD. he could remember all the books he read66. The writer said that he read a Stephen King novel for _________.A. fun and pleasureB. personal developmentC. learning new thingsD. changing his former beliefs67. If you want to learn about yourself, you may choose __________ to read.A. a Harry Potter bookB. a work of classic literatureC. a finance bookD. a fiction book68. The writer wrote the passage to _________.A. encourage readers to improve themselves by wide readingB. thank the teacher who once helped him improve his readingC. give an introduction to a very practical finance bookD. advise people to read a personal development bookＤFor over twenty-five years, the Hulbert Outdoor Center has been dedicated (致力于) to helping teenagers enrich and change their lives through outdoor programs. Now you can share your passion for adventure by joining a V oyageurs Trip. The reward of every Voyageurs Trip is the journey shared among new friends and the learning that happens along the way. Be a part of our journey this summer.Our trips are small by design. Every V oyageurs Trip has at most ten campers and at least two advisors. Trips involving rock climbing or white water canoeing or kayaking have one more advisor that manages the activity. Our small group size allows our staff to provide more personalized attention and instruction while creating an atmosphere (氛围) where teenagers have many opportunities to truly get to know one another.We try our best to create healthy, wholesome, simple meals and we take pride in presenting an exciting menu specially made for each one-week trip. Every camper is involved in meal preparation, helping to create fun and delicious desserts. Our family-style meals and community atmosphere help to create a strong level of trust that serves as the base for all that we do on a trip.V oyageurs staff are mature, caring, dedicated people who have many kinds of outdoor skills, as well as group leadership and teaching experience. All of our staff are extensively trained in first aid. Most of our staff are Wilderness First Responders, with over eighty hours of training, while others are Wilderness Emergency Medical Technicians. In addition, lifeguards watch over swimming on every trip.69. The Voyageurs Trip is designed for ________.A. teenagers who are tired of studyingB. young kids who like outdoor gamesC. teenagers who like outdoor activitiesD. people who are tired of city life70. Those campers who take part in the V oyageurs Trip ______.A. can enjoy food specially made for that tripB. have to eat food taken from their homeC. can enjoy family-style food for freeD. are allowed to order the food they like best。

2012年3月公共英语二级试题及答案

21. —Ann has gone out.—________ What time did she go?A．Well, isn't she?B．Yes, she has.C．No, she hasn't,D．Oh, has she?22. You ________ be mad if you think Jake is going to lend you any money.A．needB．shouldC．mustD．can23. In 1871, a fire in Chicago destroyed________ 1800 buildings.A．as manyB．just asC．the same asD．as many as24. Hello! I________you were in London. How long have you been here?A．don't knowB．hadn't knownC．didn't knowD．haven't known25. I wasn't sure whether I had come to ________ right office. There was no name on door.A．a；/B．the；aC．a；theD．the；the.26. —Would you like some help with the packing?—________ . My neighbour's offered to help out. But thanks anyway.A．All the sameB．It's all rightC．Take it easyD．Come on27. The crowd wished the newly-married couple well as they left ________ their honeymoon.A．toB．inC．forD．about28. I'd never have guessed he was a Wilson-he doesn't look _______ his brothers.A．oneB．thatC．anybodyD．anything29.________the success of our products in Europe, our next step is to move into theAmeri-can market.A．FollowB．FollowingC．Having followedD．Followed30. The question________ he should accept the offer or not troubled him greatly.A．whichB．whetherC．thatD．why31. He________ forward to our camping, holiday the whole week, but unfortunately it rained every day.A．had lookedB．is lookingC．had been lookingD．looks32. Johanna is the woman ________Maria is studying the piano.A．of whomB．with whomC．by whomD．in whom33. Bella is very kind and beautiful and works hard.________, she is a good girl.A．To sum upB．As a resultC．By the wayD．In the end34. Television, which first appeared in the 1920s, really changed the________ people viewed the world.A．ideaB．directionC．methodD．way35. Mark's first year at college was a time ________with excitement and enjoyment.A．having filledB．being filledC．to be filledD．filled第二节完形填空I'm told that during an international game of chess (国际象棋), many beautiful moves couldbe made on a chessboard. In a decisive36in which he was evenly matched with a Russianmaster ____ 37____, Marshall found his queen under serious attack. There were several ways of ____ 38____,and since the queen is the most____39____piece, spectators (观众) thought Marshall would naturallymove his queen to ____ 40____Deep in thought, Marshall used all his time to consider the ____ 41____. He picked up his queen,paused, and placed it down on the most ____ 42 ____ square of all-a square from which the queen couldbe____43____by any one of three enemy pieces.Marshall had sacrificed (牺牲) his queen-an unthinkable move. Everyone else was ____ 44____Then the Russian, and the____45____, realized that Marshall had actually made a____46____move.It was clear that no matter how the____47____was taken, the Russian. would soon be in a____48____posi-tion. Seeing this, the Russian admitted his defeat.When spectators recovered from the____49____of Marshall's daring, they showered the chessboardwith money. Marshall had achieved____50____in a very unusual and daring fashion-he had____51____bysacrificing the queen.To me, it's not____52____that he won. What counts is that Marshall had broken with standard____ 53____to make such a move. He had looked____54____the usual patterns of play and had been willingto consider an imaginative risk on the basis of his judgment and his judgment alone. No matter howthe game ____ 55 ____ , Marshall was the winner.36. A．experienceB．battleC．gameD．chance37. A．playerB．personC．winnerD．enemy38. A．supportB．attackC．advanceD．escape39. A．suitableB．powerfulC．respectedD．dangerous40. A．checkB．fightC．safetyD．defeat41. A．conditionB．changeC．pieceD．action42.A．protectedB．undisturbedC．unexpectedD．deserted43. A．frightenedC．discovered D．caught44. A．imforted B．disappointed C．delighted D．annoyed 45. A．players B．master C．crowd D．organizer 46. A．smart B．wrong C．free D．difficult47. A．game B．money C．queen D．chessboard 48. A．losing B．favourable C．leading D．doubtful 49. A．cause B．blow C．accident D．shock50. A．prize B．victory C．progress D．attention 51. A．won B．made C．gained D．earned52. A．important B．exciting C．unforgettable D．unclear53. A．idea B．thinking C．chess D．training54. A．intoC．aheadD．outside55. A．cameB．was organizedC．was designedD．ended第三部分阅读理解Text 1I was in my third year of teaching writing at Ralph High School in New York, when one of mystudents, 15-year-old Mikey, gave me a note from his mother. It explained his absence (缺席)from class the day before."Dear Mr. McCort, Mikey's grandmother, who is eighty years of age, fell down the stairsfrom too much coffee and I kept Mikey at home to take care of her and his baby sister so I could goto my job. Please excuse Mikey and he'll do his best in the future. P.S. His grandmother is OK. "I had seen Mikey writing the note at his desk. I said nothing. Most parental-excuse notes Ireceived were penned by my students. If I were to deal with them, I'd be busy 24 hours a day. Thewriters of those notes didn't realize that honest excuse notes were usually dull: "Peter was late be-cause the alarm clock didn't go off."The students always said it was hard putting 200 words together on any subject, but when theyproduced excuse notes, they were excellent. So I decided to type out a dozen excuse notes and gavethem to my classes. I said, "They're supposed to be written by parents, but actually they are not.true, Mikey?" The students looked at me nervously."Now, this will be the first class to study the art of the excuse note -the first class, ever, topractice writing them. " Everyone smiled as I went on, "Today I'd like you to write An ExcuseNote from Adam to God' or ' An Excuse Note from Eve to God'. " Heads went down. Pens racedacross paper. For the first time ever I saw students so immersed (专心的) in their writing, theyhad to be asked to go to lunch by their friends.The next day everyone had excuse notes. Heated discussions followed. But suddenly I saw theheadmaster at the door. He entered the classroom and walked up and down, looking at papers, andthen said, "I'd like you to see me in my office." My heart sank.When I stepped into his office, he came to shake my hand and said, "I just want to tell youthat that lesson, that task, whatever the hell you were doing, was great. Those kids were writingon the college level. Thank you."56. How did the author know that most parental-excuse notes were written by students themselves?A．The excuse notes were written in dull words.B．The notes were more like stories than facts.C．He called their parents and found out the truth.D．The handwriting obviously looked like children's.57. What did the author do with the students found dishonest?A．He reported them to the headmaster.B．He lectured them hard on honesty.C．He had them take notes before lunch.D．He helped improve their writing skills.58. We can infer that when Mikey missed the class, he wasA．out enjoying himselfB．taking care of his baby sisterC．looking after his grandmotherD．studying the art of the excuse note59. What did the headmaster think of the author's way of teaching?A．Effective.B．Difficult.C．Misleading.D．Reasonable.Text 2Do you remember the Millennium (千禧年) Goals? When world leaders celebrated the year 2000 with a serious promise to reduce poverty (贫穷) and hunger, check the spread of AIDS, getboys and girls into school, and improve public health, all by 2015?Well, three years down the road, and the UNDP's yearly collection of facts and figures alreadyshows that if we carry on as we are, the only goal likely to be met is that for reducing poverty by ahalf, and that is entirely due to the success of one country-China. It is so vast that the fast-grow-ing economy in China lifts millions of people above the poverty line, even though in Africa, LatinAmerica and the former Soviet Union, people have actually been getting poorer.Otherwise, progress is good only in parts. East Asia should meet its goal of reducing hungerby a half by 2015, and Latin America and the Caribbean are not far behind, but at the present speedof progress, Africa and South Asia won't get there for another hundred years.The good news is that it can be done-there are success stories. Ghana-an economic basketcase in the eighties and early nineties-has managed to find a way out of its difficulties and it's nowcomfortably in the middle range of countries, way ahead of the much more naturally wealthy Niger-ia. For Congo, Cambodia or Iraq, ruined by war, or every southern African country damaged by AIDS, there is a Mauritius or a South Korea steadily working its way up the league table towards abetter life for its people.60. Which of the millennium goals is likely to be met according to the text?A．Improving public health.B．Reducing poverty by a half.C．Sending children to school.D．Stopping the spread of AIDS.61. Which part of the world can meet the goal of reducing hunger?A．The Caribbean.B．Latin America.C．East Asia.D．Africa and South Asia.62, What economic situation is best expressed as "basket case" (Paragraph 4)?A．Very bad.B．Promising.C．Unexpected.D．Naturally developed.63. Which country is mentioned as an example of successful development in the text?A．Conto.B．Nigeria.C．Cambodia.D．Mauritius.Text 3Looking to improve your language skills, but you don't have the time to go abroad to attendschool? More and more universities around the world are offering opportunities for students to getdegrees online (distance education) from the comfort of their own homes, and many of these colle-ges and universities are accredited (官方认可的), meaning that they have met certain standards ofexcellence.If you decide to take language courses online (or any subject for that matter), be sure thereare advantages in studying online. Its costs are usually lower, and you can study at your own pace(节奏), and you can easily get the materials 24 hours a day from almost any computer in theworld. However, you won't get the human interaction (互动) of meeting people face to face, asyou would if you were attending a school abroad in person.On the other hand, the advantages of going abroad may include day-to-day chances to learn anew culture, to meet new friends with whom you can use and practice the language, and to see dif-ferent parts of the world. However, there may be a number of disadvantages for some students, in-cluding high costs, time away from one's school, family, or work life, and difficulty in gettingused to a new culture and way of life.Whatever you do, consider a distance education program that meets your educational needs, iswhat you can afford, and equally important, provides you with chances tobeyond the class-room through cultural and educational activities.64. What is the purpose of the author in writing the text?A．To discuss ways of improving language skills.B．To persuade people to go abroad to attend universities.C．To advise readers to meet different people from abroad.D．To introduce online programs to people unable to go abroad.65. What is the disadvantage of studying a language online?A．You may not be able to keep up with the program.B．You may not meet your teachers in person.C．The computer may break down any time.D．The courses may last much longer.66. The third paragraph mainly discusses the good and bad things about_________A．studying abroad.B．classroom learning.C．learning culture.D．learning online.67. How is the text organizer'?A．Topic-Comparison-OpinionB．Question-Effect-OpinionC．Topic-Examples-EffectD．Question-Cause-EffectText 4Understanding how nature reacts to climate (气候) changewill require checking key, life cycleevents-flowering, the appearance of leaves, the first frog calls of the spring-all around theworld. But ecologists (生态学家) can't be everywhere, so they're turning to non-scientists, some-times called citizen scientists, for help.A group of scientists and educators set up an organization last year called the National Phenology Network. "Pbenology" is what scientists call the study of the timing of events in nature.One of the group's first efforts is to ask scientists and non-scientists to collect information aboutplant flowering and leafing every year. The program, called Project BudBurst, collects life cycleinformation on a variety of common plants from across the United States. People taking part in theproject record their information on the Project BudBurst website."People don't have to be scientists-they just have to look around and see what's in theirneighbourhood," says Jennifer Schwartz, a scientist with the project. "As we collect this information, we'll be able to know about the changes of plants and animals as the climate changes."Not only that, the information also helps scientists learn about how these changes will have aneffect on people, scientists examining lilac (丁香花) flowering in western United States reportedthat in years when lilacs flowered early--before May 20th-wildfires later in the summer and fallwere likely to be larger and more serious. Lilac flowering, then, could serve as an alarm bell."The best way for us to increase our knowledge of how plants and animals are reacting toclimate change is to increase the count of information we have," Schwartz says. "That's why weneed citizen scientists to get as much information from as many places on as many plants and animals over as long a time period as we can.68. Project Budburst aims to_________A．study animal behavior all year roundB．invite citizen scientists to do scientific researchC．collect information on the life cycles of common plantsD．help ecologists learn about wildfires in western United States69. The author uses lilac flowering as an example to show_________A．flowers could help prevent wildfiresB．plant flowering can be related to wildfiresC．some flowers are closer to our life than othersD．lilacs are the best plants to show climate change70. Why are citizen scientists invited to take part in Project BudBurst?A．To give a hand in research.B．To teach science to the public.C．To help create a website of popular science.[ D]To call people's attention to climate change.71. According to Schwartz, what can help people know more about climate change?A．Taking a course on phenology.B．Knowledge of life cycle events of plants and animals.C．Efforts of ecologists to learn more about plant flowering.D．Full support of citizen scientists to study climate changes.Text 5Planning Your Visit to the California Science CenterHours & AdmissionThe California Science Center is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.except for Thanksgiving,Christmas and New Year's Day. The IMAX Theater is open daily. Please read our movie times page orcall 213-744-7400 for show information.Admission to the Science Center's permanent (长期的) exhibition is free. Admission prices forthe IMAX Theater are based on age group, and lower-priced tickets are given to groups of 15 or morepeople. Ticket prices also apply to three Science center attractions: the High Wire Bicycle, theMotion Based Simulator and the Ecology Cliff Climb.If you're coming in a group of 15 or more people, please check our. group reservations page.Food and bank services are offered for your convenience. For more information about Science Centerhours or programs, please contact us.How to Find UsSouth of downtown Los Angeles, the Californi.a Science Center is built in Historic ExpositionPark, just two blocks west of the Harbor (110) Freeway at the Exposition Boulevard Exit. There arebuses going to the Science Center. For more information, see Map & Directions.Planning TipsDon't miss our Special Exhibits. They change throughout the year, always offering new and inter-esting ways to learn about science.When you arrive, be sure to cheek at the Information Center for the day's special activities. Ifyou are with children under 7, stop by the' Discovery Rooms in Creative World or World of Life forsome hands-on learning.72. What should you do first if you are to visit the Center with a group Of 16 people?A．Make a reservation.B．Check up the programs.C．Buy a map of the Center.D．Reserve tables at the restaurant.73. Which of the following is free?A．The Exposition Park.B．The Motion-Based Simulator.C．The High Wire Bicycle.D．The permanent exhibition at the Center.74. If you plan to come to the Science Center, you can_________A．call 213-744-7405B．follow the Harbor FreewayC．read Map & DirectionsD．drive along Exposition Boulevard75. If you are with a six-year-old child, which place are you advised to go to?A．Exposition Park.B．IMAX Theater.C．World of Life.D．Ecology Cliff Climb.第四部分写作第一节短文改错(76～85略)第二节书面表达86．假定你是李明。

2012年3月全国英语等级考试(PETS)一级笔试真题及详解【圣才出品】

2012年3月全国英语等级考试（PETS）一级笔试真题及详解答题时间：90分钟第一部分听力第一节：图片判断在本节中，你将听到10个句子，每个句子配有[A]、[B]、[C]三幅图片，请选择与句子内容相符合的一幅图片，并标在试卷的相应位置。

每句话后有10秒钟的停顿，以便选择图片并看下一组图片。

每句话读两遍。

例：请看选项：图片[A]是6点差10分，图片[B]是6点10分，图片[C]是6点15分。

所以你选择[C]项，并在试卷上将其标出。

下面，你有5秒钟的时间看第1组图片。

【答案】B【解析】录音中提到的dictionary意为“词典”，故B项与之内容相符。

【录音原文】The dictionary is not mine. It’s my boy’s.【答案】A【解析】录音中提到的January意为“一月”，故B项内容与之相符。

【录音原文】Last January they came to China to visit their son.【答案】B【解析】录音中提到“晚上你可以在街上遛狗”，故B项与之内容相符。

【录音原文】You can walk your dog in the street in the evening.【答案】C【解析】录音中提到的是黑白色的裙子，故C项与之内容相符。

【录音原文】Betty is wearing a black and white skirt.【答案】B【解析】录音中提到“他的办公室在商店的楼上”，故B项与之内容相符。

【录音原文】His office is on the floor above the shop.【答案】B【解析】录音中提到的cheque意为“支票”，故B项与之内容相符。

【录音原文】Kerry paid $ 50 for the postcards by cheque.【答案】C【解析】录音中提到的wind意为“风”，故C项与之内容相符。

【录音原文】We couldn’t play tennis because there was too much wind.【答案】C【解析】录音中提到“旅馆远离市中心，但是靠近机场”，故C项与之内容相符。

2012年3月PETS3考题

I.ListeningPart A:10 green tea;Part B: 4II. Use of EnglishThe quest for success always begins with a target. As Berra once said, "You got to be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there."Too many people wander through life like sleepwalkers. Each day they follow familiar routines, never asking, "What am I doing with my life?" and they don't know what they're doing because they lack goals.Goal-setting is a focusing of the will to move in a certain direction. Begin with a clear conception of what you want. Write down your goals and date them － putting them into words clarifies them. Rather than concentrating on objects to acquire and possess, focus on fulfilling your desires to do, to produce, to contribute － goal-setting that yields the true sense of satisfaction we all need.It's important to visualize yourself accomplishing your goal. While losers visualize the penalties of failure, winners visualize the rewards of success. I've seen it among athletes, entrepreneurs and public speakers.I've done it myself. I was terrified of air travel. Friends quoted statistics contrasting air and highway safety, but it made no difference.I had read too many articles describing crash scenes and imagined these scenes vividly. I had programmed myself, without realizing it, to stay off planes.Then one summer I had the opportunity to fly on a private plane with friends to a resort. I didn't want to miss out on a great vacation. So I spent two weeks imagining a smooth flight on a beautiful sunny day and an easy landing.When the day arrived, I was eager to go. To everyone's surprise, I got on the plane and flew. I loved every minute of it, and I still use the techniques I employed that day.III. Reading comprehensionText 1:When Katherine Chon was in fifth grade, she drew a "dream tree" representing the path she hoped her life would take. One branch led to Harvard Medical School, which is exactly what her mother, Kumhee, had hoped for when the family immigrated to New Hampshire from South Korea in 1980. The Chons, including the then 2-month-old Katherine, brought only $200 and spoke no English, but the parents worked long hours—on an assembly line at a Hewlett-Packard plant and in a dry cleaner's theyeventually bought—to give their three children opportunities they could never have had in South Korea. "I was a typical mom," recalls Kumhee. "I wished my kids to get higher education, get powerful jobs."Always a diligent student, Katherine started out on the premed track at Brown. But then a new limb sprouted on her dream tree—one that her mother still doesn't understand. She read in the local newspaper that South Korean women were being forced into brothels near Brown. Appalled, Katherine joined forces with another Brown student to form the Polaris Project, now one of the largest anti-human-trafficking organizations in the country. "It was really hard for my parents," says Katherine, now 27. "They gave up a life in Korea; they were working 80 to 90 hours a week, and had so many life stresses so their children could get a great education and have a comfortable life."The dreams of parents and children often clash, but the conflict can be especially painful in first-generation immigrant families where the parents have made enormous sacrifices. Lisa Sun-Hee Park, an assistant professor in the Ethnic Studies Department at the University of California, San Diego, says that every family that moves to the United States to provide opportunities for their children shares a remarkably similar story. The focus is almost always on the future, with little mention of the circumstances that compelled them to move. And even though the parents are the ones working 12-hour days, the children are also under intense pressure to perform in ways that will justify the parents' sacrifice: study hard, get into top schools and choose careers that offer financial stability without considering personal fulfillment.The contrast between parents' dreams and children's realities can be particularly acute for daughters who have grown up with almost infinite opportunity in the wake of the feminist movement. Their mothers often came from countries where opportunities for women were severely limited, which makes the daughters' choices even more inexplicable.Text 2:Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at Justice Minister Irwin Cotler. "Enough is Enough" advocates dropping the Criminal Code's blood alcohol concentration (BAC)limit from 0.08 to 0.05 per cent, to "protect innocent drivers on our roads." Effectively, that could push a small woman over the legal barrier with a single drink. MADD Canada CEO Andrew Murie thinks that lowering the BAC limit "could result" in a six- to 18-per-cent reductionin crash fatalities. But questions have been raised about the science behind that campaign.MADD selectively cites a study published in 2002 by Robert Mann of the Toronto-based Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Mann, in turn, had extracted those numbers from two separate studies whose data was culled from Sweden and Australia. The conclusions in Mann's study seem to ignore the Swedish authors' numerous caveats and cautions, as well as the limitations inherent to the Australian study. For starters, the Aussie study examined the effectiveness of random breath testing(spot checks), not lowered BAC levels, on fatal traffic collisions. Also, that research was initiated in 1976, at a time when liquid lunches were far more common. What's more, the Australian statistics contained wide variations: whereas the state of Queensland saw the 18 per cent decline in fatal accidents cited by MADD's Murie, in neighbouring New South Wales, fatal accidents decreased just eight per cent. "In the final analysis," says Herb Simpson, whose Traffic Research Injury Foundation has twice examined the question of a lower BAC limit in Canada, "the existing literature only provides an inferential perspective."The Ontario Community Council on Impaired Driving reports that the majority of drivers involved in alcohol-related fatal crashes are repeat offenders with BACs over 0.15 per cent -- meaning that the problem is drivers who repeatedly get behind the wheel with BAC levels twice the legal limit, not social drinkers who consume a glass of wine, or two. This makes MADD's concern seem wasteful, or at least anachronistic, given the downward trend in alcohol-related traffic fatalities.The Canada Safety Council, the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators and the Traffic Injury Research Foundation take issue with MADD's campaign. Even the Ontario Community Council on Impaired Driving has determined that lowering the Criminal Code BAC level is "not a priority," noting that lowering the BAC would mean more work for police and the courts. But to MADD's Murie, the equation is simple: "If you lower BAC limits, regardless to what level, you'll save Canadian lives." Unfortunately, the math doesn't quite add up.Text 3:A recent study demonstrated how powerful a few words can be: Forty competitive tennis players were shown digital images of balls coming their way. Just before each ball appeared, the players saw or heard comments like "Good shot" or "Bad shot." The reaction times of players hearing negative remarks were measurably slower. And these were athletes who trained frequently to play a consistent game and not make unforced errors.What's the explanation? Negative feedback undermines anyone's belief in his or her ability to succeed. But if you can hold on to a winning attitude, you'll make a greater effort and also create positive momentum. Confident people inspire others; opportunities seem to come their way more often. They become magnets for success.At the most basic level of daily activity, confidence shows itself in body language, demeanor and in one's surroundings. Chris Wallace, general manager of the Boston Celtics, used the "toes and shoulders test" to see if pro basketball players were likely to win. He looked at whether players were sticking close to the ground or were up on their toes; whether their shoulders were sagging or they were standing tall -- all to determine if they were really fully focused on the game.Your body language and attitude send signals. Often the first thing Kanter suggests executives do to boost morale in a business that's failing is to refurbish the workplace. It's one more way of labeling yourself successful. Harvard Business School, where Kanter teaches, is not beautiful by accident: "The surroundings inspire people to live up to high standards," she says. "And don't assume that treating yourself to a good haircut or a stylish suit is frivolous, either," Kanter adds. "You don't do those things to dazzle someone, but to build confidence in advance of victory."IV. Writing66. you have read the following ad about a training course. You are interested and want to get more information about it. Write an email of about 100 words. In your email, you should: 1) express your interest; 2) ask about class size.你看到一个培训课程的广告，你想了解一些信息，写一个email表达你对这个课程感兴趣，问一下用什么材料，课程的大小，假如你是WangLin，100词左右。

公共英语三级2012年3月真题范文

SECTIONI Listening Comprehension(25minutes)Directions：This section is designed to test yourability to understand spoken English．You will hear aselection of recorded materials and you must answer thequestions that accompany them．There are two parts in this section，Part A and Part B．Remember，while you are doingthe test，you should first put down your answers in your test book let．At the end of thelistening comprehension section．you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1．If you have any questions．you mayraise your hand now you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started．Now look at Part A in your test booklet．∙点击播放2012年9月公共英语三级听力真题mp3：点击进入：2012年9月公共英语三级听力真题mp3下载∙PartADirections：You will hear lo short dialogues．For eachdialogue，there is one question and four possible answers．Choose the correctanswer—A，B，C or D，and mark it in your test booklet．YOu will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you willhear each dialogue only once．1．What willthe man buy for his father’s birthday?[A]A tie．[B]A shirt．[C]Abook．[D]A wallet．2．What do weknow about Ted?[A]He isa history teacher．[B]He is a geography teacher．[C]He isthe woman’s neighbor．[D]He is the woman’s colleague．3．What doesthe woman suggest the man should do?[A]Havea healthy diet．[B]Get rid of his anger．[C]Stopasking questions．[D]Keep his feelings back．4．What do weknow about the cheese?[A]It ison the shelf．[B]It is too expensive．[C]It isin short supply．[D]It is no longer flesh．5．What doesthe man ask the woman to do?[A]Answerthe phone for him．[B]AskMr．Miller to phone later．[C]AskMr．Miller to hold on a moment．[D]TellMr．Miller he will phone back later．6．Why is thewoman in London?[A]Sheis on holiday．[B]She is on a business trip．[C]Sheis working for a company there．[D]She wants to establish a company there．7．What do welearn about the woman’s sister from the dialogue?[A]Shelikes watching football games．[B]Sheis a fan of a local football team．[C]Sheis a keen football player herself．[D]Shelikes the local women football players．8．Whathappened to the woman yesterday?[A]Shewas almost cheated by a telephone call．[B]Shegot a phone call from a special number．[C]Shewas overcharged by the phone company．[D]Sheprepared for her vacation with her friend．9．Why does theman recommend rowing?[A]Itrequires few professional skills．[B]It exercises many parts of the body．[C]It isa new item of fitness programs．[D]It is popular with most club members．10．What do weknow about the company?[A]Itneeds new employees badly．[B]It gives quick responses routinely．[C]It isa newly established business．[D]It is very cautious in decision。

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2012年3月高级口译考试真题+答案+解析Spot Dictation：Psychologists have many theories to explain how we remember information. The most influential theory is that memory works as a kind of storage system for information. There are three types of these storage systems with different functions that hold information for different amounts of time. They are sensory memory, short-term memory and long-term memory. Sensory memory holds information for the shortest amount of time, less than for seconds and instant. Sensory memory is where stimuli or things that stimulate our senses are very briefly stored. We forget sensory memories almost instantly, unless they passed into another storage system. Examples of the stimuli are what we see and hear in the world, such as a flash of lightning or the sound of a door closing. Short-term memory also called working memory, holds information for about 15 to 20 seconds. This is not a very long time. But the information that passes into this system has more meaning for us than just sensory stimulation. Some experts believe that sensory information changes into visual images as it is stored. And others believe that information changes into words. There is not much room for information in short-term memory. And it did not stay there for very long. Examples of this types of information are telephone numbers, addresses and names. Long-term memory holds information almost indefinitely, although retrieving it can sometimes be difficult. Think of long-term memory as a very big library, with almost unlimited capacities for storage. Information gets filed, cataloged and stored. Long-term memory has several different components or categories. The main two categories are declarative memory and procedure memory. Declarative memory is where we store factual information, such as names, faces, dates, life events. Procedure memory is where we store memory of skills and habits , like how to ride a bike, or how to boil an egg. Within the declarative memory, there are smaller categories of memory, episodic memory and semantic memory. Episodic memory relates to our personal lives. Things we have done or experienced, such as having a car accident or graduating from school. Semantic memory is where we organize general knowledge or facts about the world, such as math formulas, spelling rules and capital cities.点评：这是一篇关于人类记忆分类的文章。

【VIP专享】全国英语等级考试第三级2012年3月笔试真卷

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It is usually the case that, (37) losers picture the penalties of failure, winners picture the (38) of success.I've done it myself. I was (39) of air travel. Friends quoted data (40) air and highway safety, but it made no (41) , because I had read too many articles describing crash scenes and had (42) myself, without realizing it, to stay off planes.Then one summer I had the opportunity to fly on a private plane with friends. I didn't want to (43) out on a great vacation. So I spent two weeks imagining a smooth flight and easy landing.When the day arrived, I was eager to go. To everyone's (44) , I got on the plane and flew. I loved every minute of it, and I still use the techniques I (45) that day.26. [A] walk [B] wander [C] wind [D] work27. [A] basic [B] familiar [C] necessary [D] various28. [A] moves [B] goals [C] ambitions [D] actions29. [A] working out [B] forcing down[C] building up [D] focusing on30. [A] manner [B] extent [C] direction [D] approach31. [A] opinion [B] idea [C] estimate [D] argument32. [A] appreciate [B] challenge [C] date [D] solve33. [A] Rather than [B] Owing to[C] In spite of [D] In addition to34. [A] favoring [B] fulfilling [C]projecting [D] scheduling35. [A] covers [B] releases [C] relieves [D] yields36. [A] seeking [B] performing [C] grasping [D] accomplishing37. [A] while [B] though [C] because [D] if38. [A] effects [B] expectations [C] records [D] rewards39. [A] afraid [B] aware [C] proud [D] reminded40. [A] comparing [B] contrasting[C] distinguishing [D] displaying41. [A] promise [B] progress [C] guarantee [D] difference42. [A] programmed [B] fixed [C] ensured [D] comforted43. [A] fly [B] go [C] leave [D] miss44. [A] surprise [B] dismay [C] amusement [D] admiration45. [A] invented [B] imagined [C] employed [D] designedSECTION Ⅲ Reading 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 1When Katherine Chon was in fifth grade, she drew a "dream tree" representing the path she hoped her life would take. One branch led to Harvard Medical School, Which is exactly what her mother had hoped for when the Chons moved to the U. S. from South Korea to give their three children opportunities.Always a diligent student, Katherine started to learn medicine at Brown. But then she added a new limb to her dream tree—one that her mother still doesn't understand. Shocked by the misfortune of some South Korean women, Katherine joined forces with another Brown student to form the Polaris Project, now one of the largest anti-human-trafficking organizations in the country. "It was really hard for my parents," says Katherine. "They had so many life stresses so their children could get a great education and have a comfortable life. "The dreams of parents and children often differ, but the conflict can be especially painful in first-generation immigrant families where the parents have made enormous sacrifices. Lisa Park, an assistant professor at the University of California, San Diego, says that the focus of every family that moves to the United States to provide opportunities for their children is almost always on the future, with little mention of the circumstances that compelled them to move. And even though the parents are the ones working 12-hour days, the children are also under intense pressure to perform in ways that will justify the parents' sacrifice.The contrast between parents' dreams and children's realities can be particularly sharp for daughters who have grown up with almost infinite opportunities. Their mothers often came from places whereopportunities for women were limited, which makes the daughters' choices even harder to understand. Mary Lugemwa's parents encouraged her to study math or science at Harvard. She complied at first, majoring in computer science. But she is currently working as a film producer for a nonprofit organization called Meaningful Media. "I sometimes feel guilty," she says, "having chosen to be an artist, because I know that if I had chosen a scientific background, I could help my parents a lot more. "46. When Katherine Chon was a fifth-grader, ______.[A] she had a great interest in drawing[B] she had a clear vision of her future[C] she had an independent personality[D] she had a desire to study in the U. S.47. It can be inferred from the text that Katherine's mother______.[A] was disappointed at her daughter's decision[B] was shocked by the suffering of some women[C] failed to give her kids enough opportunities[D] failed to realize her own dream to be a doctor48. According to the text, in first-generation immigrant families, the parents feel frustrated if ______.[A] they fail to adjust to the circumstances[B] they are forced to make great sacrifices[C] their children fail to focus on the future[D] their children develop against their wishes49. According to Lisa Park, first-generation immigrantchildren______.[A] avoid the slightest mention of their parents' past[B] focus on seizing chances for future development[C] work very hard to justify their parents' sacrifices[D] are under pressure to fulfill their parents' dreams50. We learn from Mary Lugemwa's case that______.[A] her parents cherished opportunities more than she did[B] her parents' dreams and her reality could be balanced[C] she had a quite different view of life from her parents[D] she enjoyed infinite opportunities in career developmentText 2Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler. "Enough is Enough" advocates dropping the Criminal Code's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit from 0.08 to 0.05 percent, to "protect innocent drivers on our roads. "MADD Canada CEO Andrew Murie thinks that lowering the BAC limit could result in a 6-to-18 percentreduction in crash deaths. But questions have been raised about the science behind that campaign.MADD selectively cites a report published in 2002 by Robert Mann of the Mental Health Centre. Mann, in turn, had got those numbers from two separate studies whose data was selected from Sweden and Australia. The conclusions in Mann's report seem to ignore the Swedish authors' numerous warnings and cautions, as well as the limitations in the Australian study. First, the Australian study examined the effectiveness of breath testing, not lowered BAC levels, on fatal traffic crashes. Also, that research was started in 1976 when "liquid lunches" were far more common. What's more, the Australian data varied: whereas the state of Queensland saw the 18 percent decline in fatal accidents cited by MADD's Murie, in neighboring New South Wales, fatal accidents decreased just 8 percent.It is also reported by the Ontario Community Council that the majority of drivers in alcohol-related fatal crashes are repeat offenders with BACs over 0.15 percent—meaning that the problem is drivers who repeatedly get behind the wheel with BAC levels twice the legal limit, not social drinkers who consume a glass of wine or two. This makes MADD's concern seem wasteful, given the downward trend in alcohol-related traffic deaths.The Canada Safety Council, the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators and the Traffic Injury Research Foundation take issue with MADD's campaign. Even the Ontario Community Council has determined that lowering the BAC would mean more work for police and the courts. But to MADD's Murie, the math question is simple: "If you lower BAC limits, regardless to what level, you'll save Canadian lives. "Unfortunately, the math doesn't quite add up.51. MADD launched a public awareness campaign in order to ______.[A] criticize the Justice Minister[B] improve BAC measurement[C] restrict drivers' access to alcohol[D] revise the law regarding drunk driving52. From the text we learn that MADD cites a report that ______.[A]justifies its new campaign[B] is favored by the authorities[C] sums up major public concerns[D] is mentioned in two other studies53. It is implied in the text that Mann's report is unreliable because______.[A] it was based on some unsound research[B] it got its data from two inconsistent studies[C] it was written in conditions no longer valid[D] it ignored the limitations of the studies cited54. The text indicates that MADD's campaign ______.[A] will not affect social drinkers[B] may turn out to be of little value[C] is going to reduce governmental labor[D] has won support from some organizations55. The writer's attitude towards the campaign is ______.[A] satirical [B] scornful[C] suspicious [D] supportiveText 3A recent study demonstrated how powerful a few words can be:Forty competitive tennis players were shown digital images of balls coming their way. Just before each ball appeared, the players saw or heard comments like "Good shot" or "Bad shot. " The reaction times of players hearing negative remarks were measurably slower. And these were athletes who trained frequently to play a consistent game andnot make unforced errors.What is the explanation? Negative feedback weakens anyone'sbelief in his or her ability to succeed. But if you can hold on to a winning attitude, you'll make a greater effort and also createpositive drive. Confident people inspire others; opportunities seemto come their way more often. They become magnets for success.Learn the importance of giving yourself pep talks, and keep the voice in your head positive. The best athletes' success is rarely due to raw talent alone. It's because they're simply better prepared. They stay focused, they're willing to work as hard as they need to, and they keep the positive voice in their heads switched on.Perhaps the most important aspect of being your own coach is todo what any outside adviser-or a good parent, for that matter—would preach: practice, practice, practice. Avoid individuals who suck your energy and diminish your confidence. Hang out with the people who see you at your best, and remind you about it very often. Pessimists drag you down, as do whiners and critics. If there's one winning behavior that people building confidence should model, it's the willingness to get back into the game after a setback. Don't nurse your wounds.There are, however, important warnings. Panicking can compound a small misstep by causing you to lose your head and forget to think clearly. If you suffer a terrible loss, give yourself time to absorb the blow. Don't deny the hurt or try to solve the problem immediately. Gather your support system around you and simply get nurtured.Sitting around and thinking about your loss is the worst thing youcan do to solve your problem.56. We learn from the first paragraph that ______.[A] excellent performance often goes with well-trained players[B] excellent performance often goes with positive comments[C] high-tech methods help players avoid unforced errors[D] high-tech methods increase players' competitiveness57. People who want to succeed should first imagine themselves to be ______.[A] an observer [B] an inspirer[C] a creator [D] a winner58. The phrase "pep talks" in Paragraph 3 means 'talks' which______.[A] encourage people [B] entertain people[C] impress people [D] interest people59. The writer thinks that you should keep company with those who ______.[A] point out your mistakes[B] tolerate your weaknesses[C] emphasize your strengths[D] understand your complaints60. In the face of a severe loss, the best thing you can do is to ______.[A] deny the hurt [B]try to forget it [C] solve it at once [D] accept it calmlyPart BDirections:Read the texts from a magazine section called "Letters" in which five people commented on a special report on new medicines. For questions 61 to 65, match the name of each person to one of the statements (A to G) given below. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Ann Best:Your special report on new medicines showed there is thrilling promise in future "cures" for so many diseases that threaten mankind. But how will ordinary folks pay for these modern miracles? One drug company is hopeful that the savings involved in developing these medicines "will translate into pure profit for investors. " This can only result in a problem for me: Shall I buy food, pay the rent or get the medicines I need?Tom Waken:As a citizen who has been critical of drug companies because of the high drug price, I found that your report about the new medicines has softened my stand. The companies say they have to charge more for their drugs so they can do research for better medicines. Now thatI've read about the newer and better drugs, I will gladly go on paying for my medications, knowing I am making a good investment in better living.Robert H. Kamm:We all want to live longer and healthier lives, but taking pills to rescue us from our self-abusive lifestyle only masks real problems and ends up costing us billions of dollars a year. We ought to be investing at least as much in trying to discover why millions of us behave in ways that are not in our best interest—smoking, drinking, overworking, under-exercising and generally doing things that are bad for our health.John J. Bagshaw:The cost of poor health is shocking and goes well beyond dollars. But the approach that offers the best solution, reduces risk, cuts demand and gets people healthy and fit is prevention. The U.S. is a nation of chronic diseases. It will get much worse, because we never deal with the causes. Individual Americans need to bring this issue to a boil and keep it there until we get a health-care system based on prevention.Laurel Woods:While I applaud the research being done in the field of medicine, I am also aware that good things can go bad in an instant. I have heart disease, and I had a negative reaction to a new treatment: the result was a long hospital stay. We should remember that caution has to be applied when being treated with a new medicine. Nothing will replace the human element that must be present in a caring medical community.Now match the name of each person (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements.Statements[A] Prevention should always come before treatment.[B] A new medical treatment needs to be administered with caution.[C] Pills often perform miracles on people who take them.[D] A change of behavior counts more than reliance on drugs.[E] However good the new drugs, their affordability is first and foremost.[F] New drugs should not be put onto the market until proven effective.[G] Drug companies are justified to sell their products at higher prices.61. Ann Best62. Tom Waken63. Robert H. Kamm64. John J. Bagshaw65. Laurel WoodsSECTION Ⅳ WritingDirections:You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section on ANSWER SHEET 2.Part A66. You have read the following ad about a training course. You are interested and want to get more information about it.Business Writing and Grammar Skills Made Easy and Fun!Are your business documents as correct, polished and professional as you'd like them to be? If not, you'll benefit from this exciting two-day workshop.Registration fee: $ 100. The first 5 get an Express Admission Ticket at $ 30 discount. Location: Buswell Company7 South Avenue, Powell, HarrisonburgProgram hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day from June 27 to 28 Contact us at support@ Write an email to the above email address,1) expressing your interest in the course;2) asking about class size, materials for use, trainer information, etc.You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your email.Use "Wang Lin" instead.Part B67. Look at the cartoon below and write an essay of about 120 words, making reference to the following two points:1) teenagers' addiction to Internet games;2) your comment on this phenomenon.参考答案及精析第一部分听力理解1～20 略第二部分英语知识运用第一节单项填空26.A[精析] 本题考查动词词义辨析。

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公共英语等级考试三级2012年3月真题Section I Listening ComprehensionPart ADirections：You will hear 10 short dialogues．For each dialogue，there is one question and four possible answers．Choose the correct answer—A，B，C or D，and mark it in your test booklet．You will have15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue only once．1．What is the new benefit of green tea?[A]Reducing cancers．[B]Preventing strokes．[C]Improving memory．[D]Protecting the heart．2．What does the mall suggest the woman do?[A]Finish her report．[B]Have a short rest．[C]Standup to work．[D]Adjust the screen．3．What is the possible relationship between the．two speakers?[A]Husband and wife．[B]Doctor and patient．[C]Boss and secretary．[D]Teacher and parent．4．Why does the man eat out so often?[A]He has no time to cook．[B]He likes restaurant food．[C]He has to treat his friends．[D]He needs to do that for business．5．What does the man think of the music?[A]It is boring．[B]It is relaxing．[C]It is stimulating．[D]It is discouraging．6．What does the woman mean?[A]She did not hear what was shocking．[B]She is not sure how to solve the mystery．[C]She was not able to manage the project well．[D]She feels surprised how she could finish so early．7．What does the woman’s problem mainly concern?[A]Language ability．[B]Financial support．[C]Social contacts．[D]Cultural differences．8．What does the woman think that the man did wrong?[A]He spent all day emailing．[B]He left his email page open．[C]He forgot to close the door．[D]He quarreled with his boss．9．What does the woman think of the man’s new suit?[A] It is expensive．[B]It is fashionable．[C]It is a good bargain．[D]It is the best choice．10．Why did the woman’s mother get annoyed with her father?[A]He fell asleep while watching TV．[B]He complained about her cooking．[C]He changed channels from time to time．[D]He stuck to his own favorite TV program．Questions 11-13 are based on the following conversation．11．What does Maggie want James to do?[A]To write a report．[B]To have lunch with her．[C]To have a talk with her．[D]To meet the boss at the airport．12．When will the first meeting that James attends end?[A]11 a．m．[B]2 P．m．[C]3 P．m．[D]5 P．m．13．Where do they decide to meet the next day?[A]At a cafe．[B]At the airport．[C]At the conference．[D]On William Street．Questions14—17 are based on the following dialogue about Santa Catalina Island．14．What does the man say about Catalina?[A]He has never heard of it before．[B]There is a film about Catalina．[C]It has appeared in many films．[D]It is Los Angeles’s main spot．15．What is the distance between Catalina and Los Angeles?[A]19 km．[B]35 km．[C] 90km．[D]300 km．16．What do we learn about Avalon?[A]It is known for ice cream．[B]It is famous for golf carts．[C]It has many modem shops．[D]It has a small population．17．How did the man tour Catalina?[A] In a bus．[B]In a cart．[C]0n a ferry．[D]On a plane．Questions18~21 are based on the following interview with a volleyball coach．18．Who persuaded the man into coaching volleyball?[A] His boss．[B]His school．[C]His friends．[D]His students．19．Where did the man learn how to coach volleyball?[A]From other coaches．[B]From his colleagues．[C]From a friend of his．[D]From a training class．20．What sports did the man like best when he was in high school?[A]Golf．[B]Tennis．[C]Volleyball．[D]Basketball．21．Why did the man like to be a volleyball coach?[A]He took it as a greater challenge．[B]He thought himself fit for the job.[C]He could earn an ample salary．[D]He could enjoy more leisure time．Questioas22~25 are based on a conversation about the current movie industry．22．Why is there a drop in the box office?[A]Audiences are bored with films of a similar theme．[B] DVD business has won over most moviegoers．[C]There are too few new films produced a year．[D]People now have more spare time choices．23．What does the man feel about today’s theaters?[A]They are not clean．[B]They fail to provide food．[C]They are not large enough．[D]They fail to entertain people．24．What time is thought to be the best time for releasing many new movies?[A]At weekends．[B]At film festivals．[C]During the spring．[D]During the summer．25．What does the man think of the current movie business?[A]He feels a great pity for it．[B]He feels disappointed with it.[C]It is still working effectively．[D]It is falling into great trouble．That is the end of the Listening Comprehension．SECTIONⅡUse of English(15minutes) 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．The pursuit for SUCCESS always begins with a target．But too many people 26 through life like sleepwalkers．Each day they follow 27 routines，never asking，“What am I doing with my life?”And they don’t know what they’re doing because they lack 28．need．Then one summer I had the opportunity to fly on a private plane with friends．Iflight and easy landing．and flew．I loved every minute of it，and I still use the techniques I 45 that day．26．[A]walk[B]wander[C]wind[D]work27．[A]basic[B]familiar[C]necessary[D]various28．[A]moves[B]goals[C]ambitions[D]actions29．[A]working out[B]forcing down[C]building up[D]focusing on30．[A]manner[B]extent[C]direction[D]approach31．[A]opinion[B]idea[C]estimate[D]argument 32．[A]appreciate[B]challenge[C]date[D]solve 33．[A]Rather than[B]Owing to[C]In spite of[D]In addition to 34．[A]favoring[B]fulfilling[C] projecting[D]scheduling 35．[A]covers[B]releases[C]relieves[D]yields 36．[A]seeking[B]performing[C]grasping[D]accomplishing 37．[A]while[B]though[C]because[D]if38．[A]effects[B]expectations[C]records[D]rewards 39．[A]afraid [B]aware[C]proud[D]reminded 40．[A]comparing[B]contrasting[C]distinguishing[D]displaying 41．[A]promise[B]progress[C]guarantee[D] difference 42．[A]programmed[B]fixed[C]ensured[D]comforted 43．[A]fly[B]go[C]leave[D]miss44．[A]surprise[B]dismay[C]amusement[D]admiration 45．[A]invented[B]imagined[C]employed[D]designedSECTIONⅢReading Comprehension(40 minutes)Part AText 1When Katherine Chon was in fifth grade．she drew a“dream tree”representing the path she hoped her life would take．One branch led to Harvard Medical School，Which is exactly what her mother had hoped for when the Chons moved to the U．S．from South Korea to give their three children opportunities．Always a diligent student，Katherine started to learn medicine at Brown．But then she added a new limb to her dream tree—one mat her mother still doesn’t understand．Shocked by the misfortune of some South Korean women，Katherine joined forces with another Brown student to form the Polaris Project，now one of the largest anti-human-trafficking organizations in the country，“It was really hard for my parents，”says Katherine．“They had so many life stresses so their children could get a great education and have a comfortable life．”The dreams of parents and children often differ，but the conflict can be especially painful in first-generation immigrant families where the parents have made enormous sacrifices．Lisa Park，an assistant professor at the University of California，San Diego，says that：the focus of every family that moves to the United States to provide opportunities for their children is almost always on the future，with little mention of the circumstances that compelled them to move．And even though the parents are the ones working 12-hour days，the children are also under intense pressure to perform in ways that will justify the parents’ sacrifice．The contrast between parents’ dreams and children’s realities can be particularly sharp for daughters who have grown up with almost infinite opportunities．Their mothers often came from places where opportunities for women were limited，which makes the daughters’ choices even harder to understand．Mary Lugemwa’s parents encouraged her to study math or science at Harvard．She complied at first，majoring in computer science．But she is currently working as a film producer for a nonprofit organization called Meaningful Media．“I sometimes feel guilty，”she says，“having chosen, to be an artist，because I knowthat if I had chosen a scientific background，I could help my parents a lot more．”46．When Katherine Chon was a fifth—grader，________．[A]she had a great interest in drawing[B]she had a clear vision of her future[C]she had an independent personality[D]she had a desire to study in the U．S．47．It can be inferred from the text that Katherine’s mother_______．[A]was disappointed at her daughter’s decision[B]was shocked by the suffering of some women[C]failed to give her kids enough opportunities[D]failed to realize her own dream to be a doctor48：According to the text，in first—generation immigrant families，the parents feel frustrated if[A]they fail to adjust to the circumstances[B]they are forced to make great sacrifices[C]their children fail to focus on the future[D]their children develop against their wishes49．According to Lisa Park，first—generation immigrant children_______．[A]avoid the slightest mention of their parents’ past[B]focus on seizing chances for future development[C]work very hard to justify their parents’ sacrifices[D]are under pressure to fulfill their parents’ dreams50．We learn from Mary Lugemwa’s case that_______．[A]her parents cherished opportunities more than she did[B]her parents’ dreams and her reality could be balanced[C]she had a quite different view of life from her parents[D]she enjoyed infinite opportunities in career developmentText 2Mothers Against Drunk Driving(MADD)has launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler．“Enough is Enough”advocates dropping the Criminal Code’s blood alcohol concentration(BAC)limit from0．08 to 0．05 percent，to“protect innocent drivers on our roads．”MADD Canada CEO Andrew Murie thinks that lowering the BAC limit could result in a 6-to-18 percent reduction in crash deaths．But questions have been raised about the science behind that campaign．MADD selectively cites a report published in 2002 by Robert Mann of the Mental HealthCentre．Mama，in turn，had got those numbers from two separate studies whose data was selected from Sweden and Australia．The conclusions in Mann’s report seem to ignore the Swedish authors’numerous warnings and cautions，as well as the limitations in the Australian study．First，the Australian study examined the effectiveness of breath testing，not lowered BAC levels，on fatal traffic crashes．Also．that research was started in 1976 when“liquid lunches”were far more common．What’s more．the Australian data varied：whereas the state of Queensland saw the 18 percent decline in fatal accidents cited by MADD’s Murie，in neighboring New South Wales，fatal accidents decreased just 8 percent．It is also reported by the Ontario Community Council that the majority of drivers in alcohol related fatal crashes are repeat offenders with BACs over 0．15percent-meaning that the problem is drivers who repeatedly get behind the wheel with BAC levels twice the legal limit．not social drinkers who consume a glass of wine or tw0．This makes MADD’s concern seem wasteful，given the downward trend in alcohol-related traffic deaths．The Canada Safety Council，the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators and the Traffic Injury Research Foundation take issue with MADD’s campaign．Even the Ontario Community Council has determined that lowering the BAC would mean more work for police and the courts．But to MADD’s Murie，the math question is simple：“If you lower BAC limits，regardless to what level，you’ll save Canadian lives．”Unfortunately，the math doesn’t’t quite add up．51．MADD launched a public awareness campaign in order to_______．[A]criticize the Justice Minister[B]improve BAC measurement[C]restrict drivers’access to alcohol[D]revise the law regarding drunk driving52．From the text we learn that MADD cites a report that________．[A]justifies its new campaign[B]is favored by the authorities[C]sums up major public concerns[D]is mentioned in two other studies53．It is implied in the text that Mann’s report is unreliable because_______．[A]it was based on some unsound research[B]it got its data from two inconsistent studies[C]it was written in conditions no longer valid[D]it ignored the limitations of the studies cited54．The text indicates that MADD’s campaign_______．[A]will not affect social drinkers[B]may turn out to be of little value[C]is going to reduce governmental labor[D]has won support from some organizations55．The writer’s attitude towards the campaign is_______．[A]satirical[B]scornful[C]suspicious[D]supportiveText 3A recent study demonstrated how powerful a few words can be：Forty competitive tennis players were shown digital images of balls coming their way．Just before each ball appeared，the players saw or heard comments like“Good shot”or “Bad shot．”The reaction times of players hearing negative remarks were measurably slower．And these were athletes who trained frequently to play a consistent game and not make unforced errors．What is the explanation? Negative feedback weakens anyone’s belief in his or her ability tosucceed．But if you can hold on to a winning attitude，you’ll make a greater effort and also create positive drive．Confident people inspire others；opportunities seem to come their way more often．They become magnets for success．head positive.The best athletes，success is rarely due to raw talent alone．It’s because they’re simply better pre。