2006 年 3 月公共英语三级考试真题
Part I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes.Directions: This part is to test
your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.
Section A
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues.
There are 5 recorde d dialogues in it.After each dialogue, there is a recorded
question.Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear
a question, you
should decide on the correct answer f rom the 4 choices marked
A., B., C. and D. given in your test paper. Then you should mark
the corresponding
letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
1. A. Reading a novel.
B. Mailing a parcel.
C. Writing a book.
D. Typing a letter.
2. A. She doesnt travel much.
B. She doesnt have the money.
C. She doesnt like Kunming.
D. She doesnt want to go with the man.
3. A. The woman has bought a lot of things for Mary.
B.The woman has bought a few things for herself.
C. The woman has bought a few things for the man.
D. The woman has bought nothing for Mary.
4. A. She doesnt want a reply.
B. Shell send a reply by mail.
C. She prefers the man to reply by phone.
D. She doesnt know the mans phone number.
5. A. Fix his own computer.
B. Have a three-day holiday.
C. Visit
the woman the next day.
D. Repair the womans computer.
Section B
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short
conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation,
there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be
spoken two times. When you hear a question, you
should decide on the correct
answer from the 4 choices marked A., B., C. and D. given in your test paper. Then
you should mark
the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line
through the center.
Conversation 1
6. A. Downstairs.
B. Upstairs.
C. Across the bus stop.
D. Right behind the woman.
7. A. Every ten minutes.
B. Every half hour.
C. Every hour.
D. Every other hour.
Conversation 2
8. A. Marketing.
B. Finance.
C. Production.
D. Human Resources.
9. A. Taking long business trips.
B. Having work experience.
C. Working on weekends.
D. Living in the companys dormitory.
10. A. Half an hour.
B. One hour.
C. One hour and a half.
D. Two hours.
Section C
Directions: this section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages.
You will hear a recorded passage.After that you will hear f ive questions. Both
the passage and the questions will be read two times.
When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word
or a short phrase (in not more than 3 words …… The questions and incomplete
answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answer on
the Answer
Sheet correspondingly. Now the passage will begin.
11. About how many
adult Americans have the "weight problem"? percent.
12. In many peoples opinion, what is the cause of getting fat? Eating .
13. Why were the Americans in 1910 thinner than today? Because they worked
physically.
14. What was the result of a recent study? Thinner people are more than fatter
people.
15. According to the passage, what happens to those who exercise regularly?
They can eat more, and still lose a large amount of .
Part II Structure (15 minutes.Directions: This part is to test your ability
to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.)
Section A
Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. Y ou are
required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words
f rom the 4 choices marked A., B., C. and D…… Then you should mark the
corresponding letter on
the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
16. that Bob had got promoted, his friends came to congratulate him.
A. Heard B. Having heard C. Hear D. To hear
17. Try not to be absent class again for the rest of the term.
A. in B. on C. from D. of
18. The young man lost his job last month, but it wasnt long he found a new
position in my company.
A. before B. while C. as D. after
19. The representative of the company demanded that part of the agreement
revised.
A. will be B. is C. to be D. be
20. What do you think of his suggestion we all attend the meeting?
A. which B. whether C. that D. what
21. Weve got two TV sets, but we still cant watch anything because works
properly.
A. neither B. either C. each D. every
22. Ever since I arrived here, I in the dormitory because it is cheaper.
A. lived B. was living C. had been living D. have been living
23. The harder I tried, it seemed to solve that math problem.
A. the impossible B. most impossible C. the more impossible D. the most
impossible
24. The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the damage the other car.
A. at B. to C. on D. for
25. You cant get a divers license you are at least sixteen years old.
A. unless B. if C. when D. though
Section B
Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. Y ou should fill
in each
blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or
words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
26. Ive heard that the musical group will set off for Hong Kong to give a
three-day ( perform ) .
27. John not only learnt Chinese but also (know) the difference between his
culture and ours.
28. The more challenging the journey is, the (happy) the young people will
feel.
29. After the flood, life was (extreme) difficult for the farmers in this
area.
30. The children (play) the
violin over there will go on the stage next
week.
31. Before the flight takes off, all passengers are asked to (fast) their
seat belts.
32. The policemen (tell) not to take any action until they received further
order.
33. I cannot go shopping with you because I have an (appoint) with my dentist
this afternoon.
34. The father wants to know why his son (question) by the police last week.
35. The boy passed the finial exams. But if he had spent more time on them,
the results (be) much better.
Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks f
or you to f ulfill. Y ou should read the reading materials caref ully and do the
tasks ns you are instructed.
Task 1
Directions: Af ter reading the f ollowing passage, you will f ind 5 questions
or unf inished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there
are 4 choices marked A), B), .and D). You should make the correct choice and
mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the
center.
Do you know how to use a mobile phone (手机) without being rude to the people
around you?
Talking during a performance irritates (激怒) people. If you are expecting
an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate (振
动 ). When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others
enjoy the performance.
Think twice before using mobile phones in elevators, museums, churches
or
other indoor pubilc places—especially enclosed spaces. Would you want to listen
to someones conversation in these places? Worse yet,how would you feel if a mobile
phone rang suddenly during a funeral! It happens more often than you think. Avoid
these embarrassing situations by making sure your mobile phone is switched off.
When eating at a restaurant with friends, dont place your mobile phone on the
table. This conveys the message that your phone calls are more important than those
around you.
Mobile phones have sensitive microphones that allow you to speak at the volume
you would on a regular phone.
This enables you to speak quietly so that others wont hear the details of your
conversations. If you are calling from a noisy area, use your hand to direct your
voice into the microphone.
Many people believe that they cant live without their mobile phone. Owning
a mobile phone definitely makes life more convenient, but limit your conversations
to urgent ones and save the personal calls until you are at home.
36. What should you do when you need to answer a phone call during a
performance?
A.Call back after the performance. B.Answer it near the exit door.
C.Talk outside the exit door. D.Speak in a low voice.
37. Putting your mobile phone on a restaurant table may make your friends think
A.you prefer to talk to your friends at the table B.you value your calls more
than your friends
C.you are enjoying the company of your friends D.you are polite and considerate
of your friends
38. When you are calling in a noisy area, you are advised to .
A.use a more sensitive microphone B.shout loudly into your microphone
C.go away quietly to continue the phone call D.use your hand to help speak
into the phone
39. The author implies that the use of mobile phones in such places as museums
should be .
A.limited B.expected C.discouraged D.recommended
40. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.You should limit your mobile phone calls to personal affairs.
B.You should speak
quietly into your phone while in a church.
C.You are supposed to turn off your mobile phone at a funeral.
D.You are supposed to use your mobile phone as much as possible.
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as T ask 1. The 5 questions or unf inished
statements are numbered 41 to 45.
When a rare disease ALD threatened to kill the four-year-old boy Lorenzo, his
parents refused to give up hope.Doctors explained that there was no cure for ALD,
and that he would probably die within three years. But Lorenzos parents set out
to prove the doctors wrong.
The parents devoted themselves to keeping their son alive and searching for
a cure. But doctors and the families of other ALD patients often refused to take
them seriously. They thought the efforts to find a cure were a waste of time, and
drug companies werent interested in supporting research into such a rare disease.
However, the parents still refused to give up and spent every available hour
in medical libraries and talking to anyone who would help. Through trial and error
(反复实验 ), they finally created a cure from ingredients (调料) commonly found
in the kitchen. The cure, named" Lorenzos Oil", saved the boys life. Despite the
good results, scientists and doctors remained unconvinced. They said there was
no real evidence that the oil worked and that the treatment was just a theory.As
a result, some families with ALD children were reluctant to try it.
Finally, the boys father organized an international study to test the oil.
After ten years of trials, the answer is: the oil keepsALD children healthy.
41. Doctors said that Lorenzo might die within three years because .
A.they had never treated the disease before
B.Lorenzo was too young to be, cured
C.no cure had been found for ALD
D.ALD was a rare disease
42. The families of other ALD patients thought that .
A.the research for the new cure would cost too much money
B.the efforts of Lorenzos parents were a waste of time
C.Lorenzos parents would succeed in finding a cure
D.Lorenzos oil was a real cure for ALD
43. Scientists and doctors believed that Lorenzos Oil
A.was really effective
B.was a success story
C.only worked in theory
D.would save the boys life
44. Lorenzos father organized an international study to
A.test Lorenzos Oil
B.get financial support
C.find a cure for the disease
D.introduce the cure worldwide
45. From the passage we can conclude that
A.doctors
remain doubtful of
the effectiveness of the cure
B.many ALD patients still refuse to use the oil
C.various cures have been found for ALD
D.the oil really works as a cure for ALD
Task 3
Directions: The f ollowing is an advertisem ent. After reading it, you are
required to complete the outline below it ( No. 46 to No. 50 ). You should write
your answers brief ly ( in not more than three words) on the Answer Sheet
correspondingly.
The meeting is over. Youre tired. Now will you get on a plane and rush back
home to more work? Heres a better idea. Take a little
time for yourself and relax
at Holiday Inn.
All our 1,642 hotels worldwide have the best leisure facilities available.
And the best locations for relaxation. From the sun-bathed beaches of Thailands
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Kuching and Penang, and beyond to the ski-fields (滑雪场 ). Holiday Inn makes
it easy to relax.
So does the American Express Card. Its the foremost business traveler
companion. With no pre-set spending limit you can spend as much as you have shown
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plus the spending power to make the most of your last minute holiday.
Relax with confidence. Just one of the many benefits of being an American
Express Card member and staying at Holiday Inn.
1. Holiday Inn An advertisement Items advertised:
2. American Express Card
Number of Holiday Inn hotels worldwide: (46)
Services offered by Holiday Inn:
1. best (47) facilities
2. best (48) for relaxation
Advantages of American Express Card:
1. no pre-set (49)
2. flexibility in changing ones (50)
Task 4
Directions: The f ollowing is a list of terms used in the Internet. Af ter
reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to ( 与 ……相同的 )
those given in Chinese in the table below. Then
you should put the corresponding
letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 to 55.
A——abbreviated dialing code
B——off-peak hours
C——charging period
D——access code
E——identity number
F——video conference
G——operational status
H——information subscription service
I ——Network User Address
J ——audio signal