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2005 年 9 月公共英语三级考试真题 SECTION I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes) Directions： ThissectionisdesignedtotestyourabilitytounderstandspokenEnglish.You willhearaselectionofrecordedmaterialsandyoumustanswerthequestionsthat accompany them. There are TWO parts in this section， Part A and Part B. Remember，whileyouaredoingthetest，youshouldfirstputdownyouranswers inyourtestbooklet.Attheendofthelisteningcomprehensionsection， youwill have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET 1. Ifyouhaveanyquestions， youmayraiseyourhandNOWasyouwillnotbeallowed to speak once the test has started. Now look at Part A in your test booklet. Part A Youwillhear10shortdialogues.Foreachdialogue， thereisonequestionand fourpossibleanswers.ChoosethecorrectanswerA， B， CorD， andmarkitinyour testbooklet.Youwillhave15secondstoanswerthequestionandyouwillheareach 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 likely to know the arrival time of a flight，so you should choose answer［B］and mark it in your test booklet. Now look at question 1. 1.What does the man want to do? ［A］ See the movie before eating. ［B］ See the movie with the woman. ［C］ Hurry to the cinema. ［D］ Stay in town for a while. 2.Why did the man feel sorry? ［A］ He had lied to his wife. ［B］ The house was a mess. ［C］ The plates and cups were broken.

［D］ He failed to stay at home as required. 3.What does the woman give the man? ［A］ A tourist guide. ［B］ A flight schedule. ［C］ A magazine. ［D］ A newspaper. 4.How does the woman feel at the end of the conversation? ［A］ Disappointed. ［B］ Relieved. ［C］ Puzzled. ［D］ Pleased. 5.Where does the conversation probably take place? ［A］ At a department store. ［B］ In a restaurant. ［C］ At a post office. ［D］ In an office. 6.What’s the man’s problem? ［A］ He has no time to talk with the boss. ［B］ He can’t tell a good story. ［C］ He has trouble collecting the data. ［D］ He hasn’t finished his work. 7.Which of the following is true about the woman? ［A］ She sings very well. ［B］ She’s a popular musician. ［C］ She is interested in music. ［D］ She’s good at playing the piano. 8.Why doesn’t the woman like the clothes? fashioned clothes. ［A］ She prefers old ［B］ Everyone’s wearing them. ［C］ The colors are bright. ［D］ The style is wild. 9.What are the speakers talking about? ［A］ The school library. ［B］ A project about Canada. ［C］ The money the woman found. ［D］ An old book the man is reading. 10.What do we learn from this conversation? ［A］ The old car is in good condition. ［B］ His wife is tired of the old car. ［C］ The man is fed up with the old car. ［D］ The man cares much about his wife’s feelings. Part B Youwillhearfourdialoguesormonologues.Beforelisteningtoeachone， you willhave5secondstoreadeachofthequestionswhichaccompanyit.Whilelistening，

answer each question by choosing A， B， C or D. After listening， you will have 10secondstocheckyouranswertoeachquestion.YouwillheartherecordingONLY ONCE. Questions11～13 arebasedon thefollowingdialoguebetweena customeranda shop assistant. 11.What does the woman want the man to do? ［A］ Give her money back. ［B］ Have the spoiled chicken replaced. ［C］ Tell her the way to a shop. ［D］ Look for her lost receipt. 12.Why does the man reject the woman’s request? ［A］ The company won’t recall goods already sold. ［B］ There isn’t anything wrong with the chicken. ［C］ The chicken isn’t sold at Brown’s. ［D］ The company policy does not allow this. 13.Why does the woman apologize to the man? ［A］ For her rude behavior. ［B］ For her mistake. ［C］ For her spoiling the man’s clothes. ［D］ For her misunderstanding the man. Questions 14～17 are based on the following job interview. 14.How long exactly has the man been out of work? ［A］ Two years. ［B］ Two years and three months. ［C］ Three years. ［D］ Three years and two months. 15.What was the man’s last job? ［A］ A cook. ［B］ A waiter. ［C］ A repairman. ［D］ A cowboy. 16.Why did he leave his last job? ［A］ He couldn’t bear the boss. ［B］ He couldn’t stand the heat. ［C］ He didn’t earn a lot of money. ［D］ He was fired. 17.What can we assume about the man? ［A］ He is well educated. ［B］ He has rich experiences. ［C］ He has many skills. ［D］ He is a lazy man. Questions 18～21 are based on a conversation about renting an apartment. 18.What is the living room like? ［A］ It’s small but bright and airy.

［B］ It’s big, bright and airy. ［C］ It’s bright but small and not airy. ［D］ It’s big, airy but not bright. 19.What’s true about the heating? ［A］ It’s only available during the day. ［B］ It’s only available for bedrooms. ［C］ It’s not in good condition. ［D］ It’s available all day. 20.How far is the nearest market? ［A］ Ten minutes by bike. ［B］ Ten minutes by car. ［C］ Ten minutes by underground. ［D］ Ten minutes on foot. 21.What does the man decide to do? ［A］ To talk it over with his wife. ［B］ To consult with his friend. ［C］ To see another apartment. ［D］ To move in within a week. Questions 22～25 are based on the following weather forecast. 22.What was the weather like today? ［A］ Sunny. ［B］ Cloudy. ［C］ Rainy. ［D］ Windy. 23.What was the high temperature for most of the state today? ［A］ 97℉. ［B］ 95℉. ［C］ 90℉. ［D］ 77℉. 24.What is Saturday evening’s weather forecast for the state? ［A］ Light rain over the entire state. ［B］ Heavy showers over the northern part. ［C］ Some rain in parts of the state. ［D］ Strong wind from a storm front. 25.What should the weather be like for Sunday night? ［A］ Cool. ［B］ Rainly. ［C］ Windy. ［D］ Fair. Nowyouhave3minutestotransferyouranswersfromyourtestbooklettoANSWER SHEET 1. That is the end of the listening comprehension section. SECTION II Use of English

Directions： (15 minutes) Readthefollowingtext.Choosethebestwordorphraseforeachnumberedblank and mark A， B， C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. Text 26 Many years ago when the summers seemed longer and life was less complicated, the whole week holiday. There were four of us: me, Mum Spot, I promised to be we had rented a cottage family was going to and Dad, and Mum’s sister, Auntie June. Oh, and I mustn’t forget to our little dog. I was careful and took Spot with me for a river in the heart of the country to go off by myself all day, a three 27 29 31 32 28 30 . One day I was out fishing with Spot when we heard a lot of shouting in the 35 33 followed by a scream and splash. I was a bit a bush where we could see but not be so I called Spot and we both hid . After a few moments, a straw hat came drifting down the river, followed by an oar, a picnic basket and 38 upside down! A the river bank, both oar. Then came the rowing boat itself, but it was 39 few seconds later my Dad and Auntie June came running wet 34 36 37 41 40 really angry . Spot started barking so I came out of hiding and said hello. My Dad got me for not trying to catch the boat as it went past. luckily, , the boat and both the oars had been caught by an overhanging tree a little my not to tell Mum what had happened further downstream, but not the hat or picnic basket. So I had to let them sandwiches. Dad and Auntie June both made me 43 44 42 45 she would be worried. ［C］ in ［C］ which ［C］ consume ［C］ send ［D］ across ［D］ when ［D］ spend ［D］ lead ［D］ encouraged ［D］ as if ［B］ by ［B］ that ［B］ manage ［B］ bring ［B］ ordered ［C］ allowed ［B］ provided ［C］ lest 26.［A］ on 27.［A］ where 28.［A］ plan 29.［A］ mention 30.［A］ forced 31.［A］ even if 32.［A］ instruction［B］ inspection［C］ protection ［D］ supervision ［C］ sky 33.［A］ place ［C］ excited 34.［A］ scared ［C］ behind 35.［A］ beside 36.［A］ seen ［C］ watched 37.［A］ the other ［B］ each other［C］ another 38.［A］ rolling 39.［A］ down 40.［A］ within 41.［A］ at 42.［A］ moreover ［B］ then ［B］ share 43.［A］ spare 44.［A］ agree ［B］ decide 45.［A］ except that［B］ in case ［C］ in order that［D］ on condition that ［B］ floating ［C］ circling ［D］ sinking ［C］ to ［B］ beside ［C］ under ［B］ over ［B］ against ［C］ with ［C］ therefore ［D］ however ［C］ borrow ［C］ guarantee ［D］ promise ［D］ distance ［D］ disturbed ［D］ beneath ［D］ observed ［D］ one another ［B］ space ［B］ amused ［B］ before ［B］ viewed ［D］ on ［D］ through ［D］ to ［D］ divide

SECTION III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Part A Directions： Readthefollowingthree texts.Answer thequestions oneach textby choosing A， B， C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. Text 1 Earthquakes may rightly be ranked as one of the most destructive forces known to man: since records began to be written down, it has been estimated that earthquake related fatalities have numbered in the millions, and that earthquake related destruction has been beyond calculation. The greater part of such damage and loss of life has been due to collapse of buildings and the effects of rockslides, floods, fire, disease, tsunamis (gigantic sea waves), and other observable events resulting from earthquakes, rather than from the quakes themselves. The great majority of all earthquakes occur in two specific geographic areas. One such area covers the Pacific Ocean and its bordering landmasses. The other extends from the East Indies to the Atlas Mountains, including the Himalayas, Iran, Turkey, and the Alpine regions. It is in these two great belts or zones that ninety percent of all earthquakes take place; they may, however, happen anywhere at any time. This element of the unknown has for centuries added greatly to the dread and horror surrounding earthquakes, but in recent times there have been indications that earthquake forecast may be possible. By analyzing changes in animal behavior, patterns of movements in the earth’s shell, variations in the earth’s force of attraction, and the frequency with which minor earth shakes are observed, scientists have shown increasing success in expecting when and where earthquakes will strike. As a result, a worldwide earthquake warning network is already in operation and has helped to prepare for (and thus lessen)the vast destruction that might otherwise have been totally unexpected. It is doubtful that man will ever be able to control earthquakes and get rid of their destructiveness altogether, but as how and why earthquakes happen become better understood, man will become more and more able to deal with their possible damage before they occur. 46.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? ［A］ Earthquake destruction is declining. ［B］ Earthquake forecast is improving. ［C］ Man is no longer fearful of earthquakes. ［D］ Man is capable of conquering earthquakes. 47.We can infer from the passage that quakes . ［A］ may happen anywhere at any time ［B］ mostly strike in oceans and mountains ［C］ are unobservable in masses of land ［D］ are hardly the direct cause of fatalities 48.The phrase “this element of the unknown” (Paragraph 3) refers to .

［A］ the extension of earthquake zones ［B］ the percentage of earthquake occurrences ［C］ when and where earthquakes may occur ［D］ what big damage earthquakes may cause 49.Man’s research on earthquake forecast at present is to . ［A］ reduce the loss from earthquake disasters ［B］ lower the frequency of earthquakes ［C］ release the energy that causes earthquakes ［D］ analyze the relationship between different earthquakes 50.Which of the following describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage? ［A］ Inform the reader. ［B］ Entertain the reader. ［C］ Disprove a concept. ［D］ Question a concept. Text 2 The rate of population growth is fastest in underdeveloped countries. In these countries a high birthrate is accompanied by a lowered death rate thanks to improved standards of public health. Ideally it should be possible to counter balance the effect of a reduced death rate by an increased use of family planning. In practice, however, population control is a complex matter. Throughout history people have determined the size of their families according to the cultural values of their societies. Population control has long been a subject of discussion among researchers. Some have argued that the supply of good land is limited. In order to feed a large population, bad land must be cultivated and the good land overworked . As a result, each person produces less in a given amount of time and this means a lower average income than could be obtained with a smaller population. Other researchers have argued that a large population gives more scope for the development of facilities such as sports, roads and railways, which are not likely to be built unless there is a big demand to justify them. Similarly, it can be argued that the public costs of society will not be so heavy to each individual if they are shared among the members of a large population. One of the difficulties in implementing birth control lies in the fact that official attitudes to population growth vary from cuntry to country. In underdeveloped countries where a large population is pressing hard upon the limits of food, space and natural resources, it will be the first concern of government to place a limit on the birthrate. In a well developed society the problem may be more complex. A declining birthrate may lead to unemployment because it results in a shrinking market. Cities with a declining population may have to face the prospect of a shrinking tax base and a fall in land values. If there are fewer children going to school, teachers may be thrown out of work. When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened. Faced with considerations such as these, the government of a developed country may well prefer to see a slowly increasing population, rather than one which is stable or

in decline. 51.One reason for quick population increase in underdeveloped countries is that . ［A］ those countries encourage people to have large families ［B］ people can get government support if they have more kids ［C］ improved public health standards have reduced death rate greatly ［D］ those countries have enough resources to support a large population cultural consider policy suggests that makers should 52.The writer values . ［A］ in carrying out family planning ［B］ in producing birth control drugs ［C］ in improving public health standards ［D］ in introducing birth control techniques 53.A large population in an underdeveloped country may lead to . ［A］ a rise in work efficiency ［B］ a shortage of farm workers ［C］ a decline in grain production ［D］ a reduction in average income 54.Some peole believe that population control in developed countries may . ［A］ increase market demand ［B］ lower unemployment rate ［C］ slow down economic growth ［D］ create more job opportunities 55.According to the writer, developd countries prefer . ［A］ a strandstill population ［B］ a fast increasing population ［C］ a slowly growing population ［D］ a steadily decreasing population Text 3 Everyone knows how the story of Cinderella ends, but did you ever really think about how she spent her days before she met the prince? Her daily routine was not fascinating. She did everything from sweeping the floor to cooking the meals. If someone had asked Cinderella, “Are there any kinds of household work that you particularly hate?” she probably would have answered, “Why, none, of course. Housework is my duty!”In the real world, however, most people have definite dislikes for certain sorts of household work. Two of these tasks are ironing clothes and washing dishes. Ironing clothes is most hated because it is not a task that can be completed quickly or thoughtlessly. Each piece of clothing must be handled individually, so ironing a basket of laundry can take hours! After ironing a piece of clothing with great caution, which requires smoothing out the fabric, and following the seams, you need to place it on a hanger as soon as possible. If you do not follow these directions carefully, it might become wrinkled and you have to start over. Perhaps

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