2015 年 9 月公共英语三级考试真题及答案
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Directions:
Read the following two texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing
A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.
Text 1
Five-year-old Elia arrived at school with a big box of colored pencils. Her
friend, Anna, offeted to exchange her set of markers for the brand-new pencils.
Elia agreed, but soon discovered that the markers were dried up. "That's not fair!"
cried Elia to her teacher. “I want my new pencils back.” After some tears and
negotiation, the teacher helped the girls set things right by returning the items
to their original owners.
Later that day, at story time, the teacher shared the picture book classic
A Bargain for Frances. Though the conflict in the story is just over a broken tea
set, the message about fair play was not lost on the children. The book was helpful
in exploring a small, yet significant, life lesson. Stories are vital to the way
we process and experience life events and the feelings that surround us. The ability
to create, share, and respond to stories is one of the vital characteristics of
being human. In fact, the human brain is programmed to see patterns and become
fascinated in the plot development of stories, finally storing them in long-term
memory. As a result, the brain is a remarkably effective processor of stories,
both real and fictional.
High-quality picture books are a good blend of art and literature that attracts
kids' imagination and communicates an idea in an effective way. These books me
perfect teaching tools, as they deal with the powerful emotions that kids feel,
model effective coping strategies, and present complex concepts in appropriate
ways. In addition, according to brain research, the picture book complements words
with what leaves the most permanent impression: images. The pictures in books are
distinctive from the fleeting images kids see on television in that they remain
on the page, ready to be revisited, touched, and commented upon.
Whether we share stories about families, historical events, or emotions,
stories are a way to sum up life's memorable moments and lasting lessons. We can
control the power of literature and use it to develop positive character in young
kids by reading often, choosing suitable books, and enjoying stories together.
26. Elia cried “That' s not fair!" as she thought that she was
A. cheated by her friend
B. defeated by her friend
C. ignored by her teacher
D. scolded by her teacher
27. A Bargain for Frances is intended to teach kids how to
A. Play fair in life
B. organize things
C. win in conflicts
D. write a message
28. According to the text, stories can help kids
A. realize their potential
B. improve their memory
C. concentrate on reading
D. understand the human world
29. In comparison with pictures in books, television images
A. are frequently commented on
B. stay temporarily with children
C. blend art and literature vividly
D. communicate ideas effectively
30. The power of literature can help kids develop their
A. positive character
B. interest in history
C. passion for stories
D. learning strategies
Text 2
We have heard a lot about the health benefits of tea, especially green tea.
It is high in poly-phenols, compounds with strong antioxidant activity that in
test-tube and animal models show anti- cancer and heart-protective effects. Good
clinical studies are few, however, and although physicians tell their patients
to drink green tea, there hasn't been any definite proof of the value of that advice.
A team of Japanese researchers was able to link green tea consumption with
decreased mortality from many causes-including heart disease. The researchers
tracked 40,530 healthy adults ages40 to 79 in a region of northeastern Japan where
most people drink green tea, following them for up to 11 years. Those who drank
five or more cups of green tea a day had significantly lower mortality rates than
those who drank less than one cup a day. There were also fewer deaths from
cardiovascular disease.
But no such association was seen with deaths from cancer. Nor was consumption
of oolong or black tea connected with any decrease in mortality. Those teas are
easier to be combined with oxy- gen in processing, which not only darkens the color
of the leaves and changes their flavor but also reduces their polyphenol content.
Coffee is more complicated. It has received both gold stars and black marks
in medical literature. It, too, contains antioxidants, although they are less well
studied than tea polyphenols. Evidence for the health benefits of coffee is growing,
however. A group of investigators from Finland, Italy and the Netherlands reports
that coffee seems to protect against age-related decline in mental capacity. The
scientists studied 676 healthy men born from 1900 to 1920 and followed them for
10 years, using standardized measures of brain function. Their conclusion: the
men who consumed coffee had significantly less decline in mental capacity than
those who didn't. Three cups a day seemed to provide the most protection.
Population studies like those help us form assumptions about relationships
between dietary habits and long-term health. We still have to test our suppositions
in controlled conditions, and measure the effects of coffee and tea on various
systems of the body.
31. Physicians often tell their patients to drink green tea because
A. its medical value has been proved
B. it is believed to be good for one's health
C. it has long since been used clinically
D. its effectiveness has been shown in animals
32. The Japanese study seems to have confirmed the positive effect of green
tea on
A. young adults
B. Asian people
C. patients with cancer
D. patients with heart disease
33. The text indicates that black tea differs from green tea in that
A. it can retain the color of its leaves
B. it can reduce cancer-related deaths
C. it contains less polyphenol content
D. it is stronger in flavor than the latter
34.Coffee is beneficial to one' s health because
A.it has more antioxidants than green tea
B. it slows down the rate of brain aging
C. it lowers the rate of natural mortality
D. it keeps systems of the body active
35. The text indicates that the relationships between dietary habits and
long-term health
A. are a falsely perceived supposition
B. are a conflicting issue among people
C. deserve further scientific research
D. deserve to be tested on a larger population
答案:26. A 27.A 28.D 29.B 30.A 31.B 32.D 33.C 34.B 35.C
Directions:
Read the texts from a magazine section called "Letters" in which five people
wrote about on- line shopping. For questions 36- 40, match the name of each person
to one of the statements ( A-G) given below. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.
Jennifer:
In your article about online shopping being the newest and easiest way to shop,
you said that computers will replace shopping malls sooner or. later because they
make buying things faster and ,cheaper. But don't you think that the entire point
of shopping is to spend leisure time with friends while doing something necessary.
Shopping is not just a quick task. It is, in fact, an entire way of life.
Paul:
I am a great collector of all manner of hard-to-find items such as out-of-print
books and antiques. Purchasing in physical stores would mean round-the-world
travel and years of effort. I can get the same result in a few hours on eBay, and
often at bargain prices. I am quite well-off, but buy very few consumer items
available in regular shops. I have many friends and acquaintances with the same
approach.
Mike:
My wife buys online often. I have not heard complaints or dissatisfaction.
She can compare with different online vendors' prices after she has decided what
she wants. It's delivered to the door, a big time savings and gas savings. If I
need something, I check online fist and see what it costs and then decide where
to buy, local stores or online. Online has the advantage most of the time.
Henry:
Virtually all online stores make you register. But, I don't need another
username and password to remember. I will only buy online if I cannot find something
locally. Even though shipping is fast, I'd rather drive across town and pay more
to be able to bring home a new gadget the same day. And, most of the time, there
is no difference in price between local stores and online stores.
Jeff:
If you think the prices are the same online as they ate locally, you're dealing
with the wrong online retailers. I'm an online shopping veteran and I always save
quite a bit on my large-dollar purchases. With a little research experience, I've
easily saved thousands of dollars over the last several years. Besides, shipping
on most items is reasonable and you don't even pay taxes 99.9% of the time.
Now match the name of each person (36- 40) to the appropriate statement.
Note: there are two extra statements.
Statements
36. Jennifer
37. Paul
38. Mike
39. Henry
40. Jeff
A. I'll buy online only when I have to.
B. You can enjoy steep discounts with most online sellers.
C. I shift between buying on or off line depending on what suits me.
D. Shopping is not only a necessary task but a sociable pleasure.
E. Online selling helps to satisfy my special needs in buying.
F. Buying online is far from being as good as it is boasted to be.
G. Buying online can save you a lot only if you find the right online sellers.
答案:37.D 37.E 38.C 39.A 40.G
Directions:
Read the following text from which five sentences have been removed, choose
from the sentences A-G the most suitable one to fill each numbered gap in the text
(41-45). There are Two extra sentences that you do not need to use. Mark your answers
on your ANSWER SHEET.
"Any apples today?" Effie asked cheerfully at my window. I followed her to
her truck and bought a kilo. On credit,of course. 41 "Pay me whenever you like,"
said Effie, climbing back into her truck.
All pretense of payment was dropped when our funds, food and fuel decreased
to alarming lows. Effie came often, always bringing some gift: a jar of peaches
or some firewood. There were other generosities. Our baby was not doing well, so
Effie financed my wife's trip to New York for consultation with a specialist.
42 Her income, derived from investments she had made while running an interior
decorating shop, had never exceeded $ 200 a month, which she supplemented by selling
her apples. But she always managed to help someone poorer.
Years passed before I was able to return the money Effie had given me from
time to time. She was. ill now and had aged rapidly in the last year. "Here,
darling," I said, "is what I owe you.""Don' t give it to me all at once," she said.
"43" I think she believed there was magic in the slow discharge of a love debt.
The simple fact is that I never repaid the whole amount to Effie, for she died
a few weeks later. 44 But a curious thing began to happen.
Whenever I saw a fellow human in financial trouble, I was moved to help him.
I can't afford to do this always, but in the ten years since Effie's death, I have
indirectly repaid my debt to her.
The oddest part of the whole affair is that people whom I help often help others
later on. 45 So the account can never be marked closed, for Effie's love will go
on in hearts that have never known her.
A.At that time, it seemed that my debt would forever go unsettled.
B. Give your help to those in greater need.
C. Effie was not a rich woman.
D. Effie worked diligently all her life.
E. Cash was the one thing in the world I lacked just then.
F. By now, the few dollars Effie gave me have been multiplied many times.
G. Give it back as I gave it to you--a little at a time.
答案:41.E 42.C 43.G 44.F 45.A
Directions:
Read the following text from which 10 words have been removed. Choose from
the words A-0 the most suitable one to fill each numbered gap in the text (46-55).
There are FIVE extra words that you do not need to use. Mark your answers on your
ANSWER SHEET.
It can be a special experience to go on a family trip during the holiday season,
but one reason that many parents 46 to stay home is the cost of travel. Here are
some ways of reducing your travel 47
Flying is a fast way to arrive at your destination, but the cost of airline
tickets can really add up if you are buying flights for the whole family. Often,
it is cheaper to pay for gas 48 the whole family can fit in the car, 49 with the
current decreases in gas prices.
If your destination is too far to drive to, you should look at a variety of
50 for your flight times. For example, it is often cheaper to fly on Christmas
day instead of flying a few days before Christmas. Also, 51 early morning flights
is cheaper than traveling during peak times during the day.
Eating out 52 you are on the road can quickly increase the trip cost, and it's
much cheaper to stop at the grocery store, planning your own food 53 If you plan
to eat out, then it' s usually cheaper to eat at a restaurant during breakfast
or lunch, 54 you to skip the higher dinner prices.
Also, it might be cheaper to visit an all-inclusive resort. These resorts
include all the meals and a variety of activities, and many of them have children's
activities so that the kids can 55 entertained during the trip.
A.Allowing
B. if
C. begin
D. choose
E. driving
F. Especially
G. Expenses
H. instead
I. before
J. options
K. Stay
L. Taking
M. too
N. Troubles
O. while
节假日和家人一起出游是一种特别的体验,但是许多家长(46)选择待在家的原因是
因为旅行花费较多。以下是一些减少你的旅行(47)费用的方法。
坐飞机是到达目的地的一种快速方式。但是如果全家人购买机票的话会大大增加旅行
的费用。通常,(48)如果汽车可以承栽的话,开车旅行会更便宜,(49)特别是最近油
价也下降了。
如果你的目的地太远,开车无法到达时,你应该查看各个航班时间的(50)选择性。
例如,圣诞节当天的航班要比节前几天的航班便宜。同样,(51)乘坐早班机要比高峰期
出行班机便宜。
(52)在旅途间吃饭也会增加旅行成本,途中在杂货店准备自己的食物(53)替代会
更便宜。如果你们计划外食,那么在酒店吃早餐或午餐会比较便宜,(54)允许你避开收
费高的晚餐。
另外,去费用全包的度假酒店也会比较便宜。这些度假酒店包括所有餐食和一系列活
动,其中许多度假酒店还有儿童活动。所以孩子在旅行中能(55)保持开心。