2011年3月公共英语三级(pets3)笔试题目及答案解释
2011年全国公共英语三级模拟试题及答案
Section I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes) Directions: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section, Part A and Part B. Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto your ANSWER SHEET I. If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started. Now look at Part A in your test booklet. Part A You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer-A, B, C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE. Example: You will hear: W: Could you please tell me if the Beijing flight will be arriving on time? M:Yes, Madam. It should be arriving in about ten minutes. You will read: Who do you think the woman is talking to? [A] A bus conductor. [B]A clerk at the airport. [ C] A taxi driver. [D]A clerk at the station. From the dialogue, we know that only a clerk at the airport is most likely to know the arrival time of a flight, so you should choose answer [ B ] and mark it in your test booklet. Sample Answer: [A] [B] [C] [D] Now look at question 1. 1. What does the woman mean? [A] She invites the man to a pot luck next weekend. [ B ] She asks the man to help her with the gardening. [ C ] She is not free today. [D] She agrees to meet the man next Saturday. 2. What will the man do? [A] Join his friends. [B] Play a card game. [C] Catch up with others. [D] Do more studying. 3. Where did this conversation most probably take place? [A] At the bookstore. [B] At a department store. [C] At a club. [D] At a school. 4. How much will the man pay for two tickets? [A] $8. [B] $24. [C] $18. [D] $36. 5. What do they decide to do? [ A ] The man will bring some food back for dinner. [ B ] They will go to their friend ' s home for supper. [ C ] The woman will fill the refrigerator before supper. [ D ] They will eat out for dinner. 6. How does the woman feel at the end of the conversation? [A] Angry. [B] Relieved. [C] Upset. [D] Sarcastic. 7. What is the man going to do this morning? [A] Paint the bookshelf. [B] Fix the table. [C] Wash the car. [D] Go to the beach.8. How many students were absent from the test? [A] 15. [B] 20. [C] 25. [D] 30. 9. What do we learn from the conversation? [A] The man needs three weeks to do something before leaving for Europe. [B] Something prevents the man from going to Europe. [ C] The woman is leaving for Europe in just three weeks. [D] The man is excited about his trip to Europe. 10. What do we learn from this conversation? [A] The man is giving a party. [B] The woman is staying at home. [ C] The man is going to lower the music volume. . [ D] The woman is invited to join the man. Part B You are going to hear four conversations. Before listening to each conversation, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. After listening, you will have time to answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. You will hear each passage or conversation ONLY ONCE. Mark your answers in your test booklet. Questions 11-13 are based on the following conversation. You now have 15 seconds to read the Questions11 -13. 11. What is an active holiday according to the man? [A] Sitting around. [ B] With joys of social activities. [ C ] Doing nothing. [ D ] Holiday with a lot of exercise. 12. Which of the following belongs to the man's preferences? [ A ] Water skiing. [ B ] Shark fishing. [C] Rowing. [D] Camping. 13. Which of the following doesn' t belong to the woman' s suggestions? [ A ] Skin diving. [ B ] Golfing. [G] Rowing. [D] Canoeing. You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to questions 11 -13. Questions 14-17 are based on the following conversation. You now have 20 seconds to read the questions 14 -17. 14. Why does the woman want to go to the movie? [Aj Because she is tired of staying at home all day. [ B ] Because there is a good film in the neighborhood theater. [C] Because she enjoys going to the movies. [ D] Because she is tired of watching TV. 15. What does "I'd rather not spend a lot of money" imply? [A] She prefers to spend money on something else. [B] Tickets in downtown theaters are very expensive. [C] People cannot help buying things if they go downtown. [D] It would take a long drive to get there. 16. Why does the woman say she doesn't want to see the movie Gone with the Wind ? [A] Because the movie theater is too far away. [B] Because the film is too old. [C] Because she doesn't want to see it a second time. [D] Because it's a popular film so the tickets would be quite expensive. 17. What may you infer from the dialogue? [A] People are tired of watching TV nowadays. [B] Baseball games attract more people than films do. [ C ] There aren ' t any films worth seeing in local theaters. [D] The woman is rather hard to please. You now have 40 seconds to check your answers to questions 14 -17. Questions 18-21 are based on the following passage. You now have 20 seconds to read the questions 18 -21. 18. Which floor is the most dangerous if a cat falls from it? [A] The 7th floor. [ B] The 32nd floor. [C] The 4th floor. [D] The 20th floor. 19. How many cats can survive a fall from two or three storeys? [A] 100%. [B] 50%. [C] 90%. [D] 10%. 20. What do cats probably do after they have reached the terminal speed? [A] They feel extremely terror-stricken. [B] They become relieved from strain. [C] They fly like flying squirrels. [D] They try to hold on to something. 21. What makes cats land on their feet? [A] Fear of death. [B] The terminal speed. [C] The light weight of cats. [D]A sense of balance. You now have 40 seconds to check your answers to questions 18 -21. Questions 22 - 25 are based on the following conversation. You now have 20 seconds to read the questions 22 -25. 22. What does the International Center send out to students? [A]A diagram of their facilities. [ B] A timetable of events. [ C] Maps of the city. [ D ] Samples of coffee from other countries.23. How does the man feel about the local customs? [A] Fearful. [B] Angry. [C] Disinterested. [D] Confused. 24. What does the woman say about her family? [A] They live far away. [B] They frequently invite students to their home. [C] They come from another country. [D] They visit her every weekend. 25. When does the International Center close on week nights? [A] 11:30. [B] 10:30. [C] 8:00. [D] 8:30. You now have 40 seconds to check your answers to questions 22 - 25. Now you have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet to the ANSWER SHEET 1. That is the end of the listening comprehension section. Section Ⅱ Use of English (15 minutes) Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C, or Don your ANSWER SHEET 1. Text What do we mean by a perfect English pronunciation? In one 26 there are as many different kinds of English as there are speakers of it. 27 two speakers speak in exactly the same 28 We can always hear differences 29 them, and the pronunciation of English 30 a great deal in different geographical 31 . How do we decide what sort of English to use as a 32 This is not a question that can be 33 in the same way for all foreign learners of English. 34 you live in a part of the world 35 India or West Africa, where there is a long 36 of speaking English for general communication purposes, you should 37 to acquire a good variety of the pronunciation of this area. It would be a 38 in these circumstances to use as a model BBC English or 39 of the sort. On the other hand, if you live in a country 40 there is no traditional use of English, you must take 41 your model some form of 42 English pronunciation. It does not 43 very much which form you choose. The most 44 way is to take as your model the sort of English you can 45 most often. 26. [A] meaning [B] sense [C] case [D] situation 27. [A] Not [B] No [C] None [D] Nor 28. [A] type [B] form [C] sort [DJ way 29.[A} between [B] among [C] of [D] from 30. [A] changes [B] varies [C] shifts [D] alters 31. [A] areas [ B ] parts [ C ] countries [ D ] spaces= " 2 1 4 " > 0 0 3 2 . [ A ] d i r e c t i o n [ B ] g u i d e [ C ] s y m b o l [ D ] m o d e l b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 5 " > 0 0 3 3 . [ A ] g i v e n [ B ] r e s p o n d e d [ C ] s a t i s f i e d [ D ] a n s w e r e d b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 6 " > 0 0 3 4 . [ A ] B e c a u s e [ B ] W h e n [ C ] l f [ D ] W h e t h e r b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 7 " > 0 0 3 5 . [ A ] a s [ B ] i n [ C ] l i k e [ D ] n e a r b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 8 " > 0 0 3 6 . [ A ] c u s t o m [ B ] u s e [ C ] t r a d i t i o n [ D ] h a b i t b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 9 " > 0 0 3 7 . [ A ] a i m [ B ) p r o p o s e [ C ] s e l e c t [ D ] t e n d b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 0 " > 0 0 3 8 . [ A ] f a s h i o n [ B ] m i s t a k e [ C ] n o n s e n s e [ D ] p o s s i b i l i t y b rb d s f i d = " 2 2 1 " > 0 0 3 9 . [ A ] e v e r y t h i n g [ B ] n o t h i n g [ C ] a n y t h i n g [ D ] t h i n g s b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 2 " > 00 4 0 . [ A ] w h e r e [ B ] t h a t [ C ] w h i c h [ D ] w h e r e v e r b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 3 " > 0 0 4 1 . [ A ] t o [ B ] w i t h [ C ] o n [ D ] a s b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 4 " > 0 0 4 2 . [ A ] p r a c t i c a l [ B ] d o m e s t i c [ C ] n a t i v e [ D ] n e w b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 5 " > 00 4 3 . [ A ] c a r e [ B ] a f f e c t [ C ] t r o u b l e [ D ] m a t t e r b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 6 " > 0 0 4 4 . [ A ] e f f e c t i v e [ B ] s e n s i ti v e [ C ] o r d i n a r y [ D ] c a r e f u l b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 7 " > 0 0 4 5 . [ A ] l i s t e n [ B ] h e a r [ C ] n o t i c e [ D ] f i n d b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 8 " > 0 0 S e c t i o n 1 1 R e a d i n g C o m p r e h e n s i o n b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 9 " > 0 0 ( 4 0 m i n u t e s ) b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 0 " > 0 0 P a r t A b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 1 " > 0 0 D i r e c t i o n s : b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 2 " > 0 0 R e a d t h e f o l l o w i n g t h r e e t e x t s . A n s w e r t h e q u e s t i o n s o n e a c h t e x t b y c h o o s i n g A , B , C o r D . M a r k y o u r a n s w e r s o n t h e A N S W E R S H E E T b y d r a w i n g a t h i c k l i n e a c r o s s t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g l e t t e r i n t h e b r a c k e t s . b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 3 " > 0 0 T e x t I b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 4 " > 0 0 I f y o u w a n t t o s t a y y o u n g , s i t d o w n a n d h a v e a g o o d t h i n k . 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全国英语等级考试三级(pets3级)历年真题试卷(一)
全国英语等级考试三级（pets3级）历年真题试卷（一）材料题（江南博哥）根据下面资料，回答26・30题。
The political career of Cicero, a great Roman statesman and the most well-known speech-mak-er of his time, was a remarkable one. At the time, high political offices in Rome, though techni-cally achieved by winning elections, were almost exclusively controlled by a group of wealthy no-ble families that had held them for many generations. Cicero' s family, though noble, was not one of them, nor did it have great wealth. But Cicero had a great deal of political ambition; at a very young age he chose as his basic belief the same one Achilles was said to have had: to always be the best and overtop the rest. Lacking the advantages of a proper family origin, there were essentially only two career options open to him. One was a military career, since military success was thought to result from exceptional personal qualities and could lead to popularity and therefore political op-portunity as was the case much later for American presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight D. Eisen-hower. Cicero, however, was no soldier. He hated war, and served in the military only very brief-ly as a young man. Instead, Cicero chose a career in the law. To prepare for this career, he studied law, rhetoric,and philosophy. When he felt he was ready, he began taking part in legal cases. A career in the law could lead to political success for several reasons, all of which are still relevant today. First, a lawyer would gain a great deal of experience in making speeches.Second, he could also gain ex-posure and popularity from cases. Finally, a successful lawyer would build up a network of politi-cal connections, which is important now but was even more important in.Cicero's time, when po-litical competition was not conducted along party lines or on the basis of doctrine, but instead was based on loose, shifting networks of personal friendships and commitments. Cicero proved to be an excellent speech-maker and lawyer, and an outstanding politician. He was elected to each of the principal Roman offices on his first try and at the earliest age at which he was legally allowed to run for them.26［单选题］To win an important office in Cicero' s time , a candidate should.A.be born of a wealthy familypossess political experienceunch a national campa ign □.convince the general publicBCDEFG正确答案：E参考解析：参考译文约翰：男性和女性身体主要的不同之一是男性身体弯曲的能力没有女性好。
2011年全国公共英语三级考试(pets3)全真模拟试卷(4)-中大网校
2011年全国公共英语三级考试(pets3)全真模拟试卷(4)总分：100分及格：60分考试时间：120分Section I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes) 听力A(1){MP3:/NewsFiles/2011-8/22/-000000/pets304.mp3}下面，请听{TSE}题。
{TS}What does the man mean?A. Nobody can be the besB. Do as well as you caC. It's difficult to do something importanD. It's impossible to do something importan(2)What does the man mean?A. He can help the womaB. The machine was just repaireC. The clerk doesn't like to be troubleD. The machine is broke(3)What are the speakers talking about?A. A flight timetablB. The way to Union StreeC. Hiring a taxD. None abov(4)What do we know about Peter Schmidt?A. He has lost his tickeB. He is expecting a tickeC. He went out to buy a tickeD. He collects ticket(5)What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wifB. Father and daughteC. Doctor and patienD. Stranger(6)Why is the woman upset?A. Because she can't watch TB. Because her ears were hurC. Because she can't hear the words on the telephonD. Because her eyes were hur(7)What do we learn about William from this conversation?A. William is just starting the violin lessonB. William can't play the violiC. William is very modest about his performancD. William is very proud of his performanc(8)What conclusion can be drawn from this conversation?A. Children learn by examplB. Children must not tell lieC. Children don't like disciplinD. Children must control their tempe(9)Where is Mr. Kunts now?A. At the Computer CenteB. At homC. In the companD. At the Oak Stree(10)What does the man mean?A. He has refused another dinner appointmenB. He doesn't eat out very ofteC. He knows the way to the restauranD. He does not like to eat out eithe听力B(1)Questions{TSE}are based on the following dialogue.{TS}When did Miss Wang move to her apartment?A. A week agB. A couple of days agC. A couple of weeks agD. A couple of months ag(2)Which floor is her apartment located on?A. It's on the ground flooB. It's on the second flooC. It's on the third flooD. It's on the fourth floo(3)How much is the weekly rent for her apartment?A. 44.B. 24.C. 34.D. 38.(4)Questions{TSE}are based on the following dialogue.{TS}What will the man do tonight?A. He will return to his hometowB. He will play tenniC. He will join the woman for dinneD. He will go to a coffee shop with the woma(5)Why can' t the woman join the man for coffee?A. Because she doesn't drink coffeB. Because she has a plane to catcC. Because she has to go to a lessoD. Because she doesn't like the ma(6)which of the .following did the man agree to do?A. He will postpone the triB. He will marry the womaC. He will cook dinner for the womaD. He will take tennis lesson(7)How will the man go to Miami?A. By traiB. By buC. By planD. By ca(8)Questions{TSE}are based on the following dialogue.{TS}How did the woman know about the Student Action Union?A. She knew about it by reading a bookleB. She knew about it by reading a student union introductioC. She knew about it by reading a newspapeD. She knew about it by reading a magazin(9)Why is the Student Action Union opposing the parking lot plan?A. Because they want to preserve the natural beauty of the campuB. Because they want to protect the students' fight for living spacC. Because they want to conserve the place for future usD. Because they want to sell the place for a better pric(10)What is the Student Action Union going to do on Thursday?A. They will organize a meeting to discuss a proposaB. They will organize a protest to express their oppositioC. They will organize an appeal-letter signing activitD. They will organize a march around the campu(11)What will the woman probably do on Thursday afternoon?A. She will participate in the protesB. She will sign the appeal letteC. She will take part in a meeting of the Student Action UnioD. She will attend her class as usual(12)Questions{TSE}are based on the following monologue.{TS}How did the name of "computer virus" come into being?A. It resembles the biological viruB. It works the same way as the human viruC. It influences the human as the biological viruses dD. I spreads to people who use the infected computer(13)What is the way that the computer viruses infect the computer systems?A. They invade the computer and make it a place for manufacturinB. They spread throughout the whole system by quickly copying themselveC. They infect the hard disc and the whole systeD. They spread viruses inside the computer syste(14)What is a "benign" virus?A. It is a virus that causes great damagB. It is a virus that once infected the IBM's computer systeC. It is a virus that carries a Christmas greetinD. It is a virus that causes no harm to the computer system(15)What can a "malignant" virus do to your computer?A. It can cause no damages at alB. It can cause damages to the computer systemC. It can copy your files in computerD. It can format your hard drivSection II Use of English (15 minutes) 英语常识(1)阅读下面短文，回答{TSE}题。
公共英语三级真题2011年03月
公共英语三级真题2011年03月(总分：85.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、Section Ⅰ Listening Comprehension(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section Ⅱ Use of English(总题数：1，分数：20.00)What might the house of the future be like? Grace "can tell. More formally known as the Microsoft Home, her high-tech devices, along with (26) in design and construction, will change the (27) we think about our homes.You enter the house, and Grace's (28) , coming from hidden speakers, passes on your messages. In the kitchen, you set a bag of flour on the intelligently (29) stone counter. Grace sees what you're (30) , and projects a list of flour-based food on the counter. (31) you choose one, Grace repeats instructions for cooking. She (32) knows what's in the cupboard.The day when your house will be like a family member is not that far off. This (33) of seamless computing, in which technology is everywhere yet nowhere ( (34) when we want it), is emphasized in most future-home thinking.Microsoft, (35) , isn't the only one exploring (36) technology can make our homes more (37) and comfortable. At the Georgia Institute of Technology, scientists are (38) systems that will allow older people to continue living (39) . So Grandma's home can be intelligently wired to (40) her patterns of wake, sleep and movement; family members would be (41) of any changes via computer. Does spying on Grandma sound (42) ? Director Beth Mynatt says "A good bit of our (43) has been working on how to convey information without (44) privacy. We also don't want to create (45) anxiety. Maybe she just took a quiet day to read, and the system would have to recognize that. /（分数：20.00）A.promotionsB.applicationsC.practicesD.advances √解析：[精析] 本题考查名词词义辨析。
2011年全国公共英语三级考试(pets3)全真模拟试卷(1)-中大网校
2011年全国公共英语三级考试(pets3)全真模拟试卷(1)总分：100分及格：60分考试时间：120分Section I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes) 听力A(1){MP3:/NewsFiles/2011-8/22/-000000/pets301.mp3}What is the woman＇s reply?A. She knows Professor Arnold has comeB. She think Professor Arnold has checked inC. She is sure that Professor Arnold has arrivedD. She doesn't know whether Professor Arnold has arrived(2)Who answered the phone?(3)How does the man feel about his grade?A. It was an inprovementB. It was disappointingC. It was unfairD. It was satisfying(4)What does the woman mean?(5)What subject does the man teach now?(6)Where does this conversation most probably take place?(7)Where do the speakers work?(8)What does the man mean?(9)What can we learn from the conversation?(10)How are the guests going to New York?听力B(1)下面，请听{TSE}题。
(2)Where was the man born?(3)How often is the bus scheduled to pass their stop?(4)下面，请听{TSE}题。
PETS-3级考试真题(答案)
PETS-3级考试真题SECTION I Listening Comprehension(25 minutes) 1～25略 SECTION Ⅱ Use of English(15 minutes) Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C, or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. Text Music is an important way of expressing people' s feelings and emotions. The 26 , for instance, from 1960 to 1969 will be 27 by many as a period of social and political unrest in America. 28 this time, many people despaired 29 the music favored by the American teenagers. 30 , we must now admit that the music they loved was 31 a sign of the period and a 32 of the tensions and changes that were 33 American society. In the early sixties,34 about social justice and equality were 35 by the song “Blowing in the Wind” which 36 the civil rights song “We Shall Overcome”. The conflict concerning military 37 in Vietnam was sung about in 1965 in the 38 song “Eve of Destruction” and in the song “Ballad of the Green Beret”. A few years 39 , a gradual shift in mood became 40 in one of the most popular songs which suggested calmer questions and possible answers even as some pop stars protested loudly 41 the draft. Finally, music as a 42 of the political and social process in America was highlighted at Woodstock, New York, where half a million young people came 43 in 1969 to spend three days listening to songs that spanned the decade. This event was a symbol of the desire for 44 within a time of unrest. Woodstock was a 45 of hope in days of rage. 26. [ A ] generation [ B ] age [ C ] decade [ D ] era 27. [ A ] recorded [ B ] remembered [ C ] regretted [ D ] recommended 28. [ A ] For [ B ] After [ C ] During [ D ] At 29. [ A ] over [ B ] at [ C ] with [ D ] for 30. [ A ] Moreover [ B ] However [ C ] Therefore [ D ] Thus 31. [ A ] only [ B ] occasionally [ C ] often [ D ] never 32. [ A ] reflection [ B ] reaction [ C ] recreation [ D ] relaxation 33. [ A ] effecting [ B ] affecting [ C ] defecting [ D ] perfecting 34. [ A ] questions [ B ] arguments [ C ] debates [ D ] disputes 35. [ A ] dismissed [ B ] removed [ C ] raised [ D ] promoted 36. [ A ] reformed [ B ] echoed [ C ] repeated [ D ] respected 37. [ A ] involvement [ B ] assignment [ C ] replacement [ D ] settlement 38. [ A ] dissatisfying [ B ] delighting [ C ] pleasing [ D ] discouraging 39. [ A ] later [ B ] past [ C ] on [ D ] ahead 40. [ A ] evident [ B ] positive [ C ] realistic [ D ] instructive 41. [ A ] with [ B ] against [ C ] towards [ D ] about 42. [ A ] tool [ B ] creation [ C ] mirror [ D ] decoration 43. [ A ] along [ B ] up [ C ] together [ D ] out 44. [ A ] unity [ B ] reality [ C ] popularity [ D ] individuality 45. [ A ] presentation [ B ] display [ C ] performance [ D ] publicationSECTION Ⅲ Reading Comprehension(40 minutes) Part A Directions: Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. Text 1 I'd been living with my wife for eight years and one night “morn” says,“I guess you guys are never gonna get married. I mean, you've been through jail together, you' e living together, but.., oh, forget it.” “Oh, well,” I said, “put it like that and I'll marry your daughter tomorrow.” Actually, I don't know what we were waiting for, except that for a guy it's never the right time to get married. I' m also suspicious of any two people who don' t struggle with that decision. Part of my problem was that I was still lusting in my heart after other ladies. But somehow I knew that I wasn't going to find another woman remotely as great as my soon-to-be wife. It's a good thing my mother-in-law finally spoke up. I finally gathered my courage one day when we were having a picnic, and popped the question. I also gave my wife a big tourist pamphlet about Switzerland. I wasn't taking any chances. She said no. It killed me. I felt sick to my stomach. I lost my appetite. Our dog just stared at me, thinking, “If you're not going to eat your lunch, I will.” Finally, I said, “But the Switzerland trip is yours if you say yes.” “Switzerland,” she said, “is filled with precise, humorless people.” “Maybe I should have suggested Paris?” For a minute it seemed as if my change in travel plans would rate a solid “maybe”. But she said no again.When we woke up the next morning, she told me that she'd slept on my proposal. “I guess I was a little rude to you last night,” she explained. Meanwhile, I' m figuring I' m off the hook for this marriage thing for at least another eight years. I could afford to be generous. “I asked, you said no. It's okay,” I said. I might have looked a little too relieved because later that day she gave me a little box. Inside was a gold watch. On the back was inscribed. “Yes. I've reconsidered.” I liked the watch, so I did the right thing. 46. The reason why the man had waited so long was that he_________. [ A ] didn' t think eight years was long enough [ B ] suspected that husband and wife would often quarrel [ C ] didn' t think he was ready to propose to her [ D ] was waiting for his mother-in-law' s approval 47. The man proposed to the woman because _________. [ A] he realized he could find no other woman better [ B ] he was afraid that the woman might leave him [ C ] he was eager to visit Switzerland with the woman [ D ] he could finally overcome his fear for marriage 48. By saying “I could afford to be generous.” (third paragraph from the bottom) the man implied that he__________. [ A ] wouldn' t care too much if he stayed single [ B ] could take her to a better place than Paris [ C ] was rich enough to support his wife [ D ] didn't care what she thought about his proposal 49. The last sentence “I did the right thing” implied he_________. [ A ] traveled with his wife [ B ] had a successful marriage [ C ] liked the watch very much [ D ] waited for another eight years 50. The best title for this text would be___________. [ A ] How My Mother-In-Law Helped Me [ B ] How I Received a Gold Watch I Liked [ C ] How I Made My Wife Travel With Me [ D ] How I Came to Marry-My Wife Text 2 “Hi there. How's it going?” “Oh, fine. Fine. How about this weather, huh ?” “Well, I guess we can always use the rain.” What's that? This story ? Oh, just a little look at small talk. You know, those seemingly meaningless conversations you have dozens of times a day, Maybe you' re waiting for the elevator. Or in a line at the bank. It all seems pretty trivial. Idle chatter about traffic doesn' t do much more than fill the air with empty words that are quickly forgotten. But you should know that small talk actually has a big place in our lives. Pat Oliver, assistant professor on arts, says that, “Left unchecked, small talk can be an invasion. It's so powerful. It does something to you.” “Everymorning after spending an hour and a half on the freeway I start the day with small talk with my secretary,” Oliver says, “If I don't make small connection with another person, I can' t work.” What causes it? As a rule, you' re either trying to force something into your life, or you' re using conversation as an invisible force field to keep them out. You can be wanting to connect with another person, and small talk is your introduction to more meaningful conversation. The way people use small talk is usually determined by where they happen to be at the time. Take the elevator, for instance. Now there's prime territory. Nobody knows anyone and there's no reason to start a conversation, but invariably, someone does. Making conversation in such peaceful social settings, according to Oliver, “can confirm your territory. It's a way of feeling liked and accepted.” The topics of small talk don't matter. In fact, you don't want anything more taxing than the weather or the traffic. It's non-threatening talk in a threatening situation. However, the rules change quickly when you're with lots of people doing lots of talking. Let's say you're at a party. Now it' s time to use small talk as a way of making others feel more comfortable around you, so you don' t look silly standing by the food table alone all night. 51. “Small talk”, as interpreted by the author,________. [ A ] has no real function in communication at all [ B ] is usually meaningless and therefore useless [ C ] is not as idle as it may seem to be [ D ] is restricted to certain topics only 52. According to the author, small talk is often used ____________. [ A ] to invade other' s private affairs [ B ] to share a secret between intimate friends [ C ] to open and maintain channels of communication [ D ] to protect one' s own privacy 53. According to the author, topics of small talk may include comments on________. [ A ] some political issues [ B ] one' s physical condition [ C ] other' s ways of dress [ D ] the traffic jam 54. Why is small talk described as “non-threatening talk in a threatening situation”? [ A] It is used by people to encourage those who are confronted with danger. [ B ] It is used to show that one is enthusiastic and hospitable. [ C ] It is used to create a more friendly atmosphere and to avoid embarrassment. [ D ] It is used by people to protect others in the threatening situation. 55. According to the author, at a big party, small talk is used with the purpose of_______. [ A ] making both others and yourself feel at ease [ B ] excluding those you don't like from joining you [ C ] keeping your voice low so only your friends can hear you [ D ] comforting those who feel lonelyText 3 Dollars and cents are the basic units of American money. The back of all dollar bills are green (hence “greenbacks”). The commonly used coins are: one cent (penny ), five cents (nickel), 10 cents(dime), and 25 cents (quarter).50 pieces (half dollar) and silver dollars (not really silver anymore) are gaining in usage, while there has been talk of phasing out the penny that's inflation for you. “Always carry plenty of quarters when travelling. Very useful for phones, soda machines, laundry machines, etc.” There is generally no problem in using US dollars in Canada, but this is never possible in reverse. It's useful always to carry small change for things like exact fare buses, but do not carry large sums of cash. Instead keep the bulk of your money in travellers' cheques which can be purchased both in the US and abroad and should be in dollar denominations. The best known cheques are those of American Express, so you will have the least difficulty cashing these, even in out of the way places. Thomas Cook travellers' cheques are also acceptable,especially as lost ones can be reclaimed at some car rental companies. Dollar denomination cheques can be used like regular money. There's no need to cash them at a bank: use them instead to pay for meals, supermarket purchases or whatever. Ten or twenty dollar cheques are accepted like this almost always and you' 11 be given change just as though you'd presented the cashier with dollar bills. Be prepared to show I.D. when you cash your cheques. Credit cards can be even more valuable than travellers' cheques, as they are often used to guarantee room reservations over the phone and are accepted in lieu of deposit when renting a car--indeed without a credit card you may be considered so untrustworthy that not only a deposit but your passport will be held as security too. The major credit cards are VISA, Master Charge and Access, Diners Club and American Express. If you hold a bank card, it could well be worthwhile to increase your credit limit for travel purposes--you should ask your bank manager. 56. Why is it useful to carry enough 25-cent coins with you? [ A ] They can act as small change for the-exact bus fares. [ B ] There is- generally no problem in using them in Canada. [ C ] As a basic unit of money, they are gradually gaining in usage. [ D ] They may come in handy for pay phones or laundry machines. 57. It is not necessary to carry cash instead of dollar travellers' cheques because the latter can be ________. [ A ] used for phones, bus fares and hotel reservations [ B ] used to pay in restaurants and big stores [ C ] used like credit cards, even in remote areas [ D ] exchanged easily, even at car rental companies 58. The phrase ‘in lieu of’ (line 2, paragraph 4) most probably means________. [ A ] on behalf of [ B ] in line with [ C ] with regard to [ D ] instead of 59. Which of the following statements is TRUE? [ A ] Credit cards have more advantages than travellers' cheques. [ B ] Dollar bills are as convenient as credit cards. [ C ] One-cent coins have been withdrawn from circulation. [ D ] You can increase your credit limit as you like. 60. This passage is most probably taken from [ A ] a tourist guide [ B ] a bank brochure [ C ] a booklet about car rental [ D ] a handbook on U.S. currency Part B Directions: Read the texts from a cyber saloon in which five people talked about Tofu (also known as bean curd), a traditional Chinese and Japanese food. For questions 61 to 65, match the name of each person to one of the statements (A to G) that he or she is most likely to say. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. Jenise: I love peas and beans more than most people, so tofu is a natural choice for me. My Chinese friend Annabelle loves them too, and tells me that soy beans contain an ingredient not present in any other food source, or at least in that concentration, that helps prevent breast cancer. When we share a big bowl of these, we eat with abandon “for medicinal purposes”! I like it plain although there may be many different ways to prepare it and it may cure other diseases. Lee: In fact, I was probably preprogrammed to like it: as a kid one of my favorite books was Toru and the Tofu (hope I' m remembering the title right), a story about a young Tokyo boy, named Toru, who was given the assignment, his first, of going to the neighborhood tofu maker' s by himself and bringing back some fleshly made cubes for dinner. I can still recall Toru' s unique way of getting it home intact ( with a jar filled with water). It all seemed very strange to the five-year old me in semi-rural Southern California. Hoke: It's great in spicy Sichuan style soups, especially with fish, but I like it fried quickly to give a crisp exterior whilst retaining a moist, soft interior. Steaming is another option, with a pork and prawn mince ( with spring onion) on top of each cube. The thing that I love most is ,the texture--really good tofu is just amazing in the mouth, poised as it is between solidity and fluidity. I' m definitely a fan. Nyby: It's sort of weird to me. You go in to one of those “Mock Vegetarian”restaurants only to find everything on the menu “mock”--mock chicken, mock beef, mock pork, etc. Now whatever you order, it' s tofu molded into something that looks like that particular meat. I don't know about you, but if I' m eating a vegetarian I don' t need to go through a fantasy of pretending I' m eating a veal cutlet or a pork chop or a chicken breast. Is this to delude someone, or distract them from thinking they are eating vegetarian food? Robin: Precisely because it is so “tasteless”, I eat. it like a madman: I like the way it picks up the flavors of the dishes it' s served with. I can enjoy it in lots of different cuisine, in moderate quantities in relation to other ingredients in each dish. If you try them and tell me that you don't think they have much flavor, I' 11 have to disagree because that's not true of tofu. The flavor's mild and you can combine that with the hottest spices in the world, which for me illustrates its most endearing attribute. It does a reasonably good job of absorbing a great many flavors. Now match each of the persons (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement. Note: there are two extra statements. Statements 61. Jenise [ A ] Real or unreal, who knows? 62. Lee [ B ] Don' t deceive yourself and others: tofu is no meat. 63. Hoke [ C ] Amazing texture, I enjoy tofu inside out. 64. Nyby [ D ] I am constantly at war with tofu. 65. Robin [ E ] Tofu hasn' t got a unique taste of its own, but it goes well with any food. [ F ] Eating tofu is a strong childhood memory. [ G ] Tofu is the best medicine.SECTION IV Writing(40 minutes) Directions: You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section on ANSWER SHEET 2. Part A 66. You have received the invitation below, but you will not be able to attend the party.Write a letter to Mr. Smith, explaining the reason why you cannot go and how you plan to make up for it. You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Wang Lin” instead. You do not need to write the address. Part B 67. Nowadays drinking pure water has become a fashion with many people. Please write an essay commenting on: 1. the reason for its popularity 2. the effects it may have on people' s health Your essay should be about 120 words. THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST.第一部分听力 1～25略 第二部分英语知识运用 参考译文 音乐是人们表达内心感受和情感的重要方法.例如：许多人回忆起1960年到1969年的十年，都会觉得那是美国历史上的一个政治动荡及社会不安的时期.那段时期，很多人对美国青少年所喜欢的音乐感到失望.然而我们现在得承认他们所喜欢的音乐只是那个时代的一个标志，反映了那时的紧张局势也反映了对美国社会产生影响的一些变革.在60年代初期，一首叫做《随风飘逝》的歌引发了对社会公正和公平的争论.这首歌与民权运动的主题曲《我们会胜利》相呼应.有关美国军队陷入越南战争的冲突，在1965年的两首歌曲里有所体现，一首叫做《毁灭前夕》，另一首叫做《绿色军帽之歌》，这两首歌表露了令人失望的情绪.几年之后，公共情绪的转变从一首流行歌里清楚流露出来，这首歌是当时其中最为流行的歌曲之一.甚至是在一些明星大声反对草案的时候，这首歌提出了更为冷静的问题和可能的答案.最终，音乐作为美国政治与社会进程的反映在纽约的伍德斯托克得以突出.1969年50万年轻人在那里集会，参加为期三天的摇滚音乐节，在音乐节期间所演唱的歌曲都是十年里的经典歌曲.这个事件是在动荡的时代渴求团结的一种标志.在躁动的年代里，伍德斯托克事件表达了希望. 26．C【精析】本题考查文意.后面的“from 1960 to 1969”是此处的同位语，由此可知，这里的时间是“十年”.故选C. 27．B【精析】本题考查文意.record记录；remember记忆；regret悔恨；recommend推荐.因为这里说的是已经过去的历史，故用remember.故选B. 28．C【精析】本题考查介词.这里说的还是1960年到1969年之间，表示一段较长的时间前用介词during在…期间.故选C. 29．C【精析】本题考查固定搭配.with有“关于，对于”的意思，despair with sth．“对…感到失望”，为固定搭配.故选C. 30．B【精析】本题考查连词.moreover而且，此外；however然而；therefore因此，所以；thus这样，因此.从上下文来看，空格前后两个句子之间为转折关系.故选B. 31．A【精析】本题考查文意.这里是讲“他们所喜欢的音乐只是那个时代的一个标志”，only仅仅，不过，符合句意.故选A. 32．A【精析】本题考查文意.reflection反映；reaction反应；recreation 娱乐；relaxation松弛.这里是指音乐是当时社会的一种反映，故选A. 33．B【精析】本题考查近义词辨析.effect n．影响；affect v．影响；defect n．过失，缺点；perfect v．修改，使完美.这里是讲正在影响美国的变化.故选B. 34．D 【精析】本题考查近义词辨析.dispute表示比较激烈的争论，而argument的意思没有这么强烈，debate表示“辩论”.这里指的是美国60年代的民权运动，所以应该用一个语气比较激烈的词，故选D. 35．C【精析】本题考查文意.raise有“提出”的意思；dismiss解散；remove移动；promote促进，提升.这句话的主语是dispute，与之搭配的只能是raise，表示“提出争议”.故选C. 36．B 【精析】本题考查动词词义.echo在这里意为“与…相呼应”. 37．A【精析】本题考查语境.involvement包含，卷入；assignment 任务，作业；replacement代替，替换；settlement定居.这里是指“美国军队卷入越南战争”.故选A. 38．A【精析】本题考查语境的把握.从文章我们可以看出，这首歌表达的是对美国军队卷入越南战争的不满，而B、C两项均表示积极的意义，D项“令人泄气的”与文意不符.故选A. 39．A【精析】本题考查固定用法.表示“几年之后，几天之后，几小时之后”用“a few years later，a few days later，a few hours later”. 故选A. 40．A【精析】本题考查文意.evident明显的；positive积极的；realistic 现实的；instructive有益的，教育性的.这句话表达的意思是“公共情绪的转变明显的体现出来”.故选A. 41．B【精析】本题考查固定搭配.protest against反对，为固定搭配. 42．C【精析】本题考查语境.这里表达的意思是“歌曲是美国政治与社会进程的一种反映”，mirror除了表示“镜子”之外，还可以表示“反映真实情况的东西”.故选C. 43．B【精析】本题考查动词短语.come along发生，陪伴；come up 走进，上来，提出；come together集合；come out出来，出现.从上下文我们可知，这里指的是年轻人聚在一起.故选C. 44．A【精析】本题考查文意.结合上下文可知，这里要表达的意思是“对团结的渴求”，unity的意思是“团结，统一”.故选A. 45. A 【精析】本题考查文意.presentation表达；display陈列，显示；performance表现，演出；publication公布，发行.这句话的意思是“伍德斯托克事件表达了希望”.故选A.第三部分阅读理解 Part A Text 1 参考译文 那时我和我的妻子已经共同生活了8年了，二天晚上“妈妈”说，“我猜你们是永远不想结婚了吧.我是说，你们同甘共苦、共同生活，但是…噢，算我没说.” “噢，那么，”我说，“是这样的，我明天就跟你的女儿结婚.” 事实上，我也不知道我们在等什么，除了对一个年轻人来说任何时间都不适合结婚的原因之外.我对任何两个在作这个决定的时候不作一番挣扎的人都表示怀疑.我还存在的一个问题是我仍然对其他女人有兴趣.但是不管怎样我知道我再也找不到像我的未婚妻这样的好女人了.我的岳母最终提出了这件事，这很好. 一天，在我们野餐的时候我鼓起勇气跟她求婚了.我还给了妻子一本瑞士的旅游手册.但是我没有得到任何机会. 她拒绝了. 这几乎要了我的命.我觉得胃疼，没了胃口.我们养的狗看着我，想，“如果你不吃午餐的话我就吃了.”最后，我说，“但是只要你说好你就能去瑞士旅行了.” “瑞士，”她说，“到处都是精明又缺乏幽默感的人.” “或许我该建议去巴黎?” 有那么一会儿似乎我改变旅行计划看上去能使她说“也许”，但是她再一次说不. 第二天早上我们醒来的时候，她告诉我睡觉的时候她一直在想着我的求婚.“我觉得我昨天晚上对你有点粗鲁.”她解释说.同时，我想未来至少八年内我还得为婚姻而挣扎.我承受得起. “我向你求婚了，你说不，这也没关系.”我说.也许我当时看上去太解脱了，因为那天稍晚些时候她给了我一个小盒子，里面是一块金表.盒子的背面写着“我答应.我重新考虑过了.” 我喜欢这块表，所以我做对了. 46．C【精析】推理题.从文章第三段中“…for a guy it’s never the right time to get married．(对一个年轻人来说任何时候都不适合结婚)” 以及“．．．I was still lusting in my heart after other ladies．(我心里仍然对其他女人有兴趣)”可以看出，作者还没有做好结婚的准备.A、B文中均未提到.文中作者说到岳母提出让他们结婚是一件好事，并不是说他等着岳母同意.故D不选.正确答案为C. 47．A【精析】细节题.文章第三段倒数第三行说“但是不管怎样我知道我再也找不到像这个将要成为我妻子这样的好女人了”，这与A项表述一致.故选A. 48．A【精析】推理题.该句前句表明作者此时对求婚的结果已不抱任何希望，且觉得自己至少还得花8年才有可能成功.说明作者此句话是在安慰自己继续保持单身没有关系.故选A. 49．B【精析】推理题.上段最后一句话我们知道作者的妻子答应了他的求婚，所以这里应该是指他们的婚姻.且A项文中没有涉及，C项仅从字面意思来看显然不对，D项与文意相悖，因为她已经答应求婚.故选B. 50．D【精析】主旨题.整篇文章说的是作者从求婚失败到最后妻子答应自己的求婚的过程，故选D“我是如何同妻子结婚的”. Text 2 参考译文 “你好.最近怎样?” “哦，很好，很好.今天天气怎么样，哈?” “我想我们这儿会一直下雨.” 上面讲的是什么?一则故事?噢，这只是关于琐谈的一瞥.你知道，每天你碰到几十次这种看上去没什么意义的琐谈，或在等电梯的时候．或是在银行排队的时候.这种谈话都显得很琐碎.打发时间的谈谈交通和不说话没什么两样，转眼就被遗忘了.但是你要知道这样的琐谈在我们的生活中具有重要的地位. 帕特．奥利弗是艺术学的教授助理，他说“虽然没被证实，但是琐谈可以是一种进攻，它的力量很强大，会对你造成影响.”“每天早上在高速公路上花一个半小时到达办公室之后，我跟我的秘书进行一些琐谈来开始一天的工作，”奥利弗说，“如果不跟别人进行一些简单的交流的话我就没办法工作.” 这种情况是怎么造成的呢?按规律来说，你不是想要利用谈话强行将一些东西带进自己的生活，就是把谈话当作一种无形的力量将某些事物排除在你的生活之外.你也许是正想与某人交流，琐谈可将你们引入更有意义的谈话. 人们进行琐谈的方式通常是由当时所处的环境所决定的.以搭电梯的时候为例，现在这是一片原始的领域，谁也不认识谁并且也没有理由开始一次交谈，但总是会有人第一个说话.根据奥利弗的说法在这样一个平和的社会环境下交谈“可以巩固自己的领域.你可以通过它感受自己是否被别人喜爱和接受”. 琐谈的主题并不重要.实际上，你不会想要任何比天气或者是交通更沉重的话题.这是在具有威胁性的情形下进行的没有威胁的谈话.然而.当你同时跟很多人在一起进行大量交谈的时候，规则是在飞快的变化的. 让我们假设你参加一次聚会.现在是时候利用琐谈来使你周围的人感到自在和放松了，这样你也不会傻傻地独自在餐桌边站一个晚上了. 51．C【精析】主旨题.从整篇文章来看，作者的意思是说琐谈看上去没什么意义，但是却能起到很重要的作用，例如将交谈双方引入一些更重要的谈话或者是打破冷场的局面.这与C项表述一致.A、B两项曲解了文意.D项“琐谈的话题有严格的限制”，与文章倒数第二段第一句“The topics of small talk don’t matter．”相悖.故选C. 52．C【精析】推理题.由文章倒数第四段第二句话“You Call be waning to connect with another person，and small talks is your introduction to more meaningful conversation．”可知，当我们想与他人进行交流时，琐谈可把我们引入更为严肃、正式的话题，由此可判断琐谈可起到建立和维持沟通渠道的作用，这与C项表述一致.故选C. 53．D【精析】推理题.文中说琐谈一般都是关于天气和交通的无实质内容的、轻松的话题，故选D. 54．C【精析】推理题.从文章最后一段可以看出，琐谈的一个重要作用就是在一些场合使得自己和周围的人感到放松.且从谈话的内容来看，说话的人只是想营造一种气氛.故选C. 55．A【精析】推理题.最后一段意思是“利用琐谈来使你周围的人感到舒服，这样你也不会独自在餐桌旁站一个晚上了，看上去傻乎乎的”.A项“使自己和别人都感到放松”与此相符.故选A.Text 3 参考译文 美元和美分是美国货币的基本单位.所有美元的背面都是绿色的(因此叫做“绿背”).最常使用的硬币有：一美分(一便士)，五美分(五分镍币)，十美分(一角硬币)，二十五美分(四分之一美元).在人们争论要不要停止使用一美分硬币的时候，五角的硬币和银制美元硬币(其实不再真的是银质的)也开始使用了——对你来说那是通货膨胀.“在旅行的时候要带足25美分的硬币.打电话、在售货机上买苏打水还有用干洗机的时候这些硬币很有用.” 一般来说在加拿大使用美元没有问题，但是如果反过来的话就不一样了. 随身带些零钱有时候很有用，比如说乘坐单一票制公交车时，但是不要带太多现金在身上.将巨额现金存在旅行支票里来代替携带现金，这种美元面额的旅行支票要既可以用于国内购物也可以用于国外购物. 最为大家所熟知的旅行支票是美国快递，所以用这种旅行支票最容易兑换现金，即使是在偏僻的地方.托马斯—库克旅行支票也被广泛接受，尤其是丢失后还可以到某些汽车租赁公司认领.美元面额的支票可以当作现金用.根本不需要去银行兑现：在餐馆、超市或者任何时候都可以用这样的支票付款.面值为十美元或者二十美元的支票一直都被人们接受，而且对方还会为你找零钱就像使用关钞一样.在用支票兑现的时候要出示你的身份证. 信用卡比旅行支票更有价值，通过电话预订房间的时候通常会用到信用卡做担保，而且在租汽车的时候信用卡还能用作订金一没有信用卡的话别人会觉得你不值得信任，这样出租公司不光是要收取你的订金还会留下你的护照以确保安全.主要的几种信用卡是VISA，Master Charge，Access，Diners Club和American Express.如果你持有银行卡的话．为了出去旅行方便而增加你的信用度也是很值得的——关于这一点你可以咨询你的银行经理人. 56．D【精析】细节题.这道题考查的是文中关于25美分硬币用途的说法，在文中第一段最后明确提出了25美分硬币有各种用途，包含在内的是D项.故选D. 57．B【精析】释义题.文章第三段倒数第三句说“…use them instead to pay for meals．supermarket purchases or whatever．”，其中them 指代checks.可知支票可以用于支付旅馆和商店的费用. 故选B. 58．D【精析】推理题.破折号后面的文章说如果没有信用卡出租公司会收取订金还会扣留护照，说明如果有信用卡的话公司就不会另收订金，所以信用卡的作用是代替订金，故选D. 59．A【精析】判断题.A由文章最后一段第一句话“Credit cards can be even more valuable than travellers’ cheques…”，可知信用卡比旅行支票更具价值，这与A项表述一致. 60．B【精析】推理题.从整体来看，文章介绍了货币、支票和信用卡的用途，所以A、c只是断章取义的说法不合题意.而D强调的是货币，比较片面.只有B符合文意. Part B 参考译文 在中国和日本，豆腐都是传统菜，下面这篇文章是5个人对于吃豆腐的不同看法.(注意每个人所说话的主题) 杰尼斯：我比大部分人都更喜欢豌豆和大豆，所以我自然会选择豆腐.我的中国朋友阿娜贝丽也很喜欢豌豆和大豆.她告诉我大豆含有一种其他任何食物原料所没有的成分，或者至少其中该成分的含量高于其他任何食物原料，这种成分有助于预防乳癌.在我们吃一大碗豆腐的时候，我们是为了医疗目的而尽情地吃.虽然豆腐的做法有很多种，我还是喜欢它简简单单的吃法，而且它还能治疗其他疾病. 李：实际上，我喜欢豆腐可能是冥冥之中注定的：小时候，我最喜欢的书就是《Tur0与豆腐》(希望我没记错书名).故事讲的是一个叫做Turo的东京小男孩要第一次独自去隔壁一位做豆腐的邻居家里，并且要带回一些鲜豆腐块回来做晚饭.我还记得Turo把豆腐完整无缺的带回家所用的独特的方法(他把豆腐放在一个装了水的坛子里).对于生活在不太发达的加利福尼亚南部且当时只有5岁的我来说，这一切看上去是那么新奇. 胡克：在四川风味的辣汤里放上豆腐味道真是好极了，尤其是在做鱼的时候.但是我最喜欢稍微用油煎一下的豆腐，表面硬脆而里面松软.蒸豆腐也很好吃，做的时候要在豆腐表面铺一层猪肉末或者虾酱(加上大葱).我最爱盼就是豆腐的口感——真正好的豆腐入口的感觉是很美妙的，那种口感介于固体和液体之间.我是个真正的豆腐迷. 丽比：对我来说这有点古怪，当你走进那些“模拟素食”的餐厅，却发现菜单上的每一样东西都是模拟的——模拟鸡肉、模拟牛肉、模拟猪肉，等等.你所点的菜都是用豆腐仿照各种肉的样子做出来的.我不知道你们怎么想，但是如果我吃素的话我不需要经历一种虚幻，假装自己是在吃小牛排、猪排或是鸡胸.这是在误导别人还是在分散他们的注意力以使他们不去想自己在吃素? 罗宾：确切地说，我之所以疯狂地喜欢吃豆腐，就是因为它的淡而无味.我喜欢豆腐可以吸收与它一道烹制的整道菜味道的方式.豆腐的各种吃法我都很喜欢.它的做法和用量与菜里的其他配料有关.如果你吃过之后告诉我豆腐没什么味道的话，我就不同意了，因为这种说法是不对的.豆腐的味道很淡，你可以把它跟最辣的调料一起吃，对我来说这是豆腐最招人喜欢的特质.豆腐能够充分吸收各种味道. 61．G【精析】主旨题.在几段短文中只有杰尼斯所说的话是与豆腐的医疗功能有关的，所以G项正确.。
公共英语考试三级(pets3)
公共英语考试三级(pets3)English:The Public English Test Level 3 (PETS3) is an English proficiency test aimed at intermediate level English learners. It covers a wide range of language skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The test is divided into two parts: a written test and an oral test. The written test is composed of 4 sections, including grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. The oral test consists of two parts, including a short monologue and a conversation with the examiner.The PETS3 is designed for those who have completed intermediate-level English programs and are ready to take their language proficiency to the next level. It is ideal for those who wish to study in an English-speaking country, work in an international company, or communicate with English-speaking clients or colleagues. The test is recognized by many universities, companies, and government agencies around the world as evidence of English proficiency.In order to pass the PETS3, learners will need to demonstrate a solid understanding of English grammar, a wide range of vocabulary, good reading comprehension skills, and the ability to write and speak English confidently and fluently. It is essential to practice regularly and use English in real-life situations to improve one's proficiency in all areas of the language.中文翻译:公共英语考试三级(PETS3)是面向中级英语学习者的英语水平考试，涵盖了广泛的语言技能，包括阅读、写作、听力和口语。
2011年全国公共英语三级考试(pets3)全真模拟试卷(6)-中大网校
2011年全国公共英语三级考试(pets3)全真模拟试卷(6)总分：100分及格：60分考试时间：120分Section I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes) 听力A(1){MP3:/NewsFiles/2011-8/22/-000000/pets307.mp3}本节中，你将听到10个句子，请选择正确的一个，并标在试卷的相应位置。
每句话后有15秒钟的停顿。
每句话读两遍。
下面，请听{TSE}题。
{TS}On what day of the week will the magazine arrive?<ahref="javascript:;"></a>(2)What is the man going to do after graduation?(3)What do we learn from this conversation?(4)What does the woman mean?(5)What' s the relationship of the two people?(6)What' s the probable relationship between the two speakers?(7)What are the man and woman talking about?(8)What will the man do?(9) What does the man imply?(10) What's the woman?听力B(1)下面，请听{TSE}题。
(2) Why was the man relieved at last?(3)What kind of person is Tom supposed to be?(4)下面，请听{TSE}题。
(5) How does the woman feel about her new job?(6)How often will the woman correct the students' assignment?(7) How much will the man pay for the woman per month?(8)下面，请听{TSE}题。
公共英语三级真题及答案
公共英语三级真题及答案Section ⅠListening Comprehension1—25(略)Section ⅡUse of EnglishDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C, or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.The United States is a confederation of states. Each state has the(26) to make laws with regard to the state. (27) , based on public opinion, states can(28) policies regarding education, and they may(29) a state income tax; they also determine the speed(30) , housing codes, and the drinking age.In most parts of the United States, you(31) be 21 years old to buy alcohol in a liquor store, bar,(32) restaurant. In some states you may buy beer in a grocery store. If a store sells alcohol to a minor, the(33) of the store is usually(34) a large sum of money.(35) , many areas have an open-container law,(36) means that people may not drink alcohol on the street or in a car. Anyone(37) with an open container of alcohol may be arrested.(38) , with all of these laws, the(39) of alcohol is a serious(40) in the United States and Canada. Drinking on college campuses,(41) there are many underage drinkers has(42) greatly. In fact, alcohol sales have gone up(43) the legal drinking age was(44) from 18 to 21. Some people believe that if there were no legal drinking age,(45) in some other countries, North American youth would drink less.26.A privilege B advantage C right D tradition27.A As a result B For example C In other words D In this case28.A demand B disagree C discuss D determine29.A collect B issue C demand D implement30.A limit B control B control D regulation31.A can B shall B shall D must32.A and B or C also D not33.A clerk B salesperson C owner D host34.A fined B charged C punished D suffered35.A In addition B In fact C In reality D In general36.A that B this C it D which37.A exposed B suspected C caughted D detected38.D detected B Anyway C Moreover D Neverthless39.A application B consumption C expenditure D usage40.A condition B crisis C question D problem41.A though B as C where D which32.A raised B increased C peaked D climaxed43.D climaxed B since C before D after44.A shifted B upgraded C uplifted D changed45.A same B for C as D inSection ⅢReading ComprehensionPart ADirections: Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A,B,C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Text 1A pioneering study by Donald Appleyard made the surprise sudden increase in the volume of traffic through an area affects a sudden increase in crime does. Appleyard observed this by fir house in San Francisco that looked much alike and had middle-class and working-class residents. The difference was that only 2,000 cars a day ran down Octavia in Appleyard’s terminology while Gough Street (MEDIUM street) had 9,000 cars a day and Franklin Street (HEAVY street) had around 16,000 cars a day.Franklin Street often had as many cars in an hour as Octavia Street had in a day. Heavy traffic brought with it danger, noise, fumes, and soot, directly, and trash secondarily. That is, the cars didn’t bring in much trash, but when trash accumulated, residents seldom picked it up. The cars, Appleyard determined, reduced the amount of territory residents felt responsible for. Noise was a constant intrusion into their homes. Many Franklin Street residents covered their doors and windows and spent most of their time in the rear of their houses. Most families with children had already left.Conditions on Octavia Street were much different. Residents picked up trash. They sat on their front steps and chatted with neighbors. They had three times as many friends and twice as many acquaintances as the people on Franklin.On Gough Street, residents said that the old feeling of community was disappearing as traffic increased. People were becoming more and more preoccupied with their own lives. A number of families had recently moved. And more were considering it. Those who were staying expressed deep regret at the destruction of their community.46.Appleyard’s study focuses on the influence of ______.A.traffic volume on the residentsB.rate of crime on the neighborhoodC.social classes on the transportationD.degree of pollution on the environment47.Appleyard discovered that increase in the volume of traffic ______.A.made people more violentB.would lead to increase in crimeC.was accompanied by increase in crimeD.had the same effect on people as increase in crime48.The author’s main purpose in the second paragraph is to ______.A.discuss the problem of handling trashB.suggest ways to cope with traffic problemsC.point out the disadvantages of heavy trafficD.propose an alternative system of transportation49.People on Gough Street ______.A.felt sorry that their block had been pulled downB.felt indifferent about people moving outC.thought their old community was goneD.thought mostly of themselves50.What can we learn about Franklin StreetA.It is not a nice neighborhood for childrenB.People often throw trash out as they drive througC.People there have made friends with people on OctaviD.People there own twice as many cars as people on Gough StreeText 2Imagine, if you will, the average games player. What do you see A guy who never grew up Or a nervous 18-year-old pushing buttons on his controller, lost and alone in a violent onscreen world Sorry, you lose. The average gamer is starting to look pretty much like the average person.For the first time, according to a US poll commissioned by AOL Games, roughly half of those surveyed, ages 12 to 55, are tapping away at some kind of electronic game—whether on a PC, a cell phone or another handheld device—for an average of three hours every week.The games people play say a lot about who they are. Machines like the Xbox and PlayStation 2 are largely the territory of twenty-something men, who prefer to picture themselves as sports ‘stars and racing drivers. Men 50 and older prefer military games. Teenage girls are much more likely than boys to play games on their phone, while older women make up the majority of people playing card games such as Hearts on line.Is it a good thing, all this time spent on games Or is it as harmful as television, pulling people ever further from reality The AOL survey suggests some players are in denial about the extent of their habit. One in 10 gamers find it impossible to resist games; 1 in 4 admits to losing a night’s sleep to play games; and another quarter has been too absorbed to have meals.But don’t think we’re all heading into a world with everyone plugged into, if not totally controlled by, his own game. Quite the contrary: gamers appear to be more engaged with reality than other kinds of couch potatoes. According to a comprehensive survey by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA-whose members, of course, want you to think video games are healthy), gamers spend an average of 23 hours a week volunteering and going to church, concerts, museums and other cultural events. More enthusiastic gamers who play 11 hours a week or more spend ever more time out in the cultural world (34 hours).51. The AOL survey finds that electronic games ______.A.do not present a violent onscreen worldB.no longer keep gamers from growing upC.are no longer exclusive to young peopleD.are not as popular with teenagers as before52.Who does the author say tend to identify themselves with the characters in the gameA.Teenage gir lB.Older womeC.Men in their 20D.Men 50 and olde53.When asked about the extent of their habit, some players ______.A.refused to provide an answer to this questionB.denied they were affected by electronic gamesC.wondered why they were asked such a questionD.stressed their interest in playing electronic games54.It can be inferred from the text that ______.A.electronic games are less harmful than televisionB.television viewers are more realistic than gamersC.television is more popular than electronic gamesD.gamers have less self-control than TV viewers55.According to the writer, the ESA members ______.A.have sufficient knowledge of gamesB.think their games are healthy productsC.serve as the role models for game playersD.are concerned about gamers' cultural activitiesText 3The ostrich, the largest bird in the world at present, lives in the drier regions of Africa outside the actual deserts. Because of its very long, powerful legs and the floating effect of its extended wings, it is able to run at great speed over considerable distances.The female ostrich normally produces about twenty eggs every rainy season. When thefemale ostrich begins to lay her eggs, however, she does not begin in her own nest. Instead she goes off in search of the nests of neighboring females and lays two or three eggs in each of them. By the time she has laid eight or nine eggs, she returns and lays the rest in her own nest.Because of the size of the eggs, the female ostrich cannot lay more than one every two days, so it takes her three weeks to finish laying in her own nest. During that period, she spends a lot of time away from her nest looking for food. And while she is off her nest, other females visit it to lay their eggs amongst hers. By the time she is ready to sit on the eggs to hatch them, there could be up to thirty eggs in her nest, over half of which are not her own.The female ostrich can comfortably cover only about twenty eggs when she is sitting on the nest so before settling down she pushes the surplus ten or so eggs out of the nest. The rejected eggs, however, never include any of her own. Each female is remarkably consistent in the size and shape of the eggs she produces, so it is not difficult for her to distinguish her own from those of strangers.Of all the eggs laid by a colony of ostriches, only a very small number hatch into young birds. There are times when nests are left unprotected, for there are too few males to sit on all the nests at night. Thus there are ample opportunities for their natural enemies to raid the nests and eat the eggs. In fact, nearly 80% of the nests are destroyed. But even if a particular female’s nest suffers this fate, there is a good chance that one or two of her eggs will be hatched in the nest of one of her neighbors.56.We learn from the text that an ostrich can go a long distance at high speed as ______.A.it is a special kind of birdB.it lives in large desert areasC.it has special wings and legsD.it is the largest bird in the world57.Normally, in every rainy season, the female ostrich produces about ______.A.12 eggs in her nestB.18 eggs in her nestC.20 eggs in her nestD.30 eggs in her nest58.The female ostrich would push some of the eggs out of her nest because ______.A.she can only hatch her own eggsB.those eggs are unlikely to be hatchedC.those eggs are to be hatched by otherD.she can only hatch a limited number of eggs59.The female ostrich identifies her own eggs by their size and ______.A.colorB.numberC.shapeD.weight60.The female ostrich lays her eggs in her neighbors' nests most probably because ______.A.her nest -is not big enoughB.she cannot protect all her eggsC.she cannot tolerate all her eggsD.her nest is not comfortable enoughPart BDirections: Read the opinions given by five scholars on challenges facing today’s single women. For questions 61 to 65, match the name of each scholar (61 to 65) to one of the statements (A to G) given below. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.What the women I spoke with said was that they want a husband who is independent and dedicated to his career, but that he doesn’t have to make a lot of money. The emphasis was always on finding a best friend—a soul mate—someone you could tell all your troubles to and who would be supportive. So it doesn’t seem to be the case that these women were looking for super high-achieving men.Grise LevisonI think that for women, as well as for men, the standard for someone who you’d want tospend your life with depends much more today on emotional intimacy. It takes some trial and error and a pretty long and dedicated search to identify the kind of person who is emotionally matching you and who is able to communicate and listen to trouble talk.Marry BrownIn recent decades girls have been raised to be more competitive and stronger than they were in the past. Several women I talked to mentioned that in their life they felt that their intelligence or intellectual achievement seemed to work against them in their romantic relationships with men. However, most of the women I interviewed felt that there were some men "out there" who would be attracted to smart women. The problem was finding them.Donna SmithI think, for the women I talked to, their ultimate sense of what they want in life includes family and children, but they aren’t willing to think about the fact that they therefore will probably have to give up some of their own individual pursuits and career goals. I think the definition of success includes both love and work, and that the challenge is how to arrange that in a particular order.Elizabeth BudyI think that people who have clone at least some of the things that are essential for a wise judgment about a partner are more likely to eventually end up in a stable marriage. It’s also true that they’re likely to marry someone who is similar to them in education and earning power, which means that those marriages are likely to have more money in them.Now match the name of each scholar (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements.Statements[A] Career success is in fact not a disadvantage.[B] The ability to choose a right partner ensures a stable mar riage.[C] How to balance career with family is key to success.[D] The essential part of marriage is the union of soul.[E] Finding an emotionally intimate mate isn’t a piece of cake.[F] Career success ensures a solid marriage.[G] Social assistance is needed for today’s single women.61.____________________62.____________________63.____________________64.____________________65.____________________Section ⅣWritingDirections: You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section on ANSWER SHEET 2.Part A1. Your friend Li Ming has written to invite you to go to his hometown together with him and you are willing to accept his invitation. Write a reply to Li Ming, 1. to express your appreciation and acceptance of his invitation;2. to ask about his schedule for the trip;3. to ask about what necessary preparations you need to make.You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your name at the end of your letter. Use "Wang Lin" instead. You do not need to write the address.2. Below is a picture showing rubbish left in a park. Look at the picture and write an es- say of about 120 words making reference to the following points:1. a description of the picture;2. your comment on this picture and suggested solutions to the problem.26.答案:C27.答案:B28.D29.A30.A31.D32.B33.C34.A35.A 36.D37.C38.A39.B40.D41.C42.B43.B44.C45.C46.A 47D48.C49.C50.A51.C52.C53.B54.A55.B56.C 57.A58.D59.C60.B61-65 DEACB作文１．October 19th, 2009Dear Li Ming,It’s so kind of you to invite me to go to your beautiful and well-known hometown together with you, I would like very much to come. But could you please tell me some details about the trip and the schedule so that I can make an arrangement for my schoolwork .By the way, is it necessary for me to prepare all the things What are the basic necessities for the trip Could you give me some suggestionsThank you again for your wonderful hospitality!Looking forward to seeing you soon.Sincerely yours,Wang Lin2.The cartoon tells us a serious problem existing in the parks. Many people throw litters everywhere without caring for the environment. The beautiful scenery is totally destroyed by the rubbish they throw away.With the development of our economy, people are paying less and less attention to the protection of our environment; as a result, we are facing a severe environmental problem. If we don’t protect our environment, our lives will be in great danger. We must take some measures to prevent the situation from becoming worse!For instance, we can pick up litters and put them into the dustins, and we can teach children not to throw the litters casually.As an old saying goes, "A small act can make a big difference." If everyone makes a contribution to the protection of our environment, I believe our world will be cleaner and more beautiful in the future, where green patches can be easily reached and the blue sky can always be seen clearly over our heads.。
2011年全国公共英语三级考试(pets3)全真模拟试卷(3)-中大网校
2011年全国公共英语三级考试(pets3)全真模拟试卷(3)总分：100分及格：60分考试时间：120分Section I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes) 听力A(1){MP3:/NewsFiles/2011-8/22/-000000/pets302.mp3}本节中，你将听到10个句子，请选择正确的一个，并标在试卷的相应位置。
每句话后有15秒钟的停顿。
每句话读两遍。
下面，请听{TSE}题。
{TS}What are these people planning to do?A. To see a moviB. To make some coffeC. To borrow moneD. To prepare a dinner part(2)What are these two talking about?A. An appointmenB. School hourC. A part-time joD. Vacation plan(3)What does the man mean?A. There's been nothing but rain for quite some timB. He's bored with the changing weatheC. He thinks that it' 11 rain for three more weekD. He's bored about the topic on weathe(4)How did the man feel about the course?A. He wishes to have more courses like iB. He finds it hard to follow the teacheC. He wishes the teacher would talk morD. He doesn' t like the teacher' s accen(5)Where is the conversation most probably taking place?A. At a news stanB. At a car dealer'C. At a publishing housD. At a newspaper offic(6)What would the man probably do?A. To save $ 300．B. To have the mechanic repair the caC. To repair the car himselD. To buy a new ca(7)Why doesn' t the woman want to go for an outing?A. Because she is afraid of bad weatheB. Because the temperature is too loC. Because it is going to snoD. Because outings are risk(8)How much does the man owe the woman?A. 64 centB. 18 centC. 80 centD. 16 cent(9)When will they visit the National Library?A. On TuesdaB. On WednesdaC. On ThursdaD. On the weeken(10)What do we learn from the conversation?A. The woman is sicB. The woman is worried about her intervieC. The woman is confidenD. The woman is/eeling bette听力B(1)Questions{TSE}are based on a conversation about renting an apartment．{TS}Which facility is not available in the apartment building?A. Tennis courtB. A recreation areC. A saunD. A swimming poo(2)How much is the deposit for the apartment?A. One hundred dollarB. Thirty-five dollarC. Fifty dollarD. One hundred and fifty dollar(3)When is the man going to meet the woman?A. 3: 30 this afternooB. 4:O0 this afternooC. 5:00 this afternooD. 5:30 this afternoo(4)Questions{TSE}are based on the following dialogue between a boss and a clerk．(5)Where is Mr．Black going?A. DetroiB. ChicagC. New YorD. Bosto(6)When will Sally finish the report?A. Pretty quicB. By 8:00．C. In a little whilD. First thing in the mornin(7)What kind of watch is Sally going to buy?A. A RoleB. A BulovC. A SeikD. An Elgi(8)Questions{TSE}are based on the following dialogue between two friends talking about traveling．{TS}Which is the largest ethnic group in San Francisco?A. The blackB. The whiteC. The ChinesD. The Japanes(9)Where do most of the Chinese people live in San Francisco?A. In ChinatowB. In the northern part of the citC. All over the citD. In Japan tow(10)What is the Japanese population in San Francisco?A. 12,000．B. 700,0OC. 50,000．D. 20,000．(11)Why does the man know so much about San Francisco?A. He thinks the city is prettB. He likes to talk with peoplC. He travels a lot in the citD. He teaches ethnic history at a universit(12)Questions{TSE}are based on the following dialogue about driving．{TS}How did the woman do in the driving test?A. She faileB. She barely passeC. She passed easilD. She wouldn't sa(13)What did the woman do well in the test?A. Changing laneB. Starting on a hill,C. ParkinD. Keeping a proper distanc(14)What was the woman's problem when making a turn?A. Not using her signaB. Being in the wrong lane,C. Driving too slowlD. Not looking over her shoulde(15)Why did the woman bump a car in traffic?A. It hit her from behinB. She rolled backwardC. She shifted into reversD. She went through a red lighSection II Use of English (15 minutes) 英语常识(1)阅读下面短文，回答{TSE}题。