[語言類考試復(fù)習(xí)資料大全]公共英語三級模擬144

1、書山有路勤為徑，學(xué)海無涯苦作舟。祝愿天下莘莘學(xué)子：學(xué)業(yè)有成，金榜題名！語言類考試復(fù)習(xí)資料大全公共英語三級模擬144公共英語三級模擬144Section Listening ComprehensionPart A (如需獲取本MP3聽力錄音請搜索標(biāo)題名) 1. Where did the man find the suitcase?A.In the park.B.In the bank.C.In his building.D.Under a big tree.答案:DW: Where did you say you found the suitcase?M: I found it lying u

2、nder a big tree between the park and the China Bank building.2. When did this conversation most probably take place?A.On the 8th.B.On the 10th.C.On the 6th.D.On the 11th.答案:BM: Hello, Michelle. It is Tony Stevens here. How are things getting along?W: Not too bad. The meeting will be at 2 p.m. on the

3、 16th in the Rose Hotel in Manchester. We still have six days.3. What did the man do last Sunday?A.He called up Henry.B.He stayed at home.C.He visited Henry.D.He went to see a doctor.答案:DW: Did you visit Henry last Sunday?M: Well, I intended to, but I caught a Cold, so I went to the hospital instead

4、.4. What did the man think of the play?A.He thought it was funny.B.He thought it was a failure.C.He thought it was boring.D.He thought it was successful.答案:DW: You didnt seem to enjoy the play.M. You must be joking. If I had applauded any harder, Id have broken my hands.5. Why is the man moving?A.Be

5、cause he likes to play the piano.B.Because he needs a quieter place.C.Because the new apartment is cheaper.D.Because the present apartment is too small.答案:BW: I hear you are moving to a new apartment soon.M: Yes, my present roommate plays the piano all night and I cant study. (如需獲取本MP3聽力錄音請搜索標(biāo)題名) 6.

6、 How will the man get to San Francisco?A.By plane.B.By bus.C.By car.D.By train.答案:BW: Youre going to San Francisco tomorrow, arent you?M: Yes, I thought Id fly, but then I decided that taking a bus would be cheaper than driving or flying.解析 細(xì)節(jié)性判斷題，只要仔細(xì)聽清男士的回答即可。其回答中涉及了三種交通方式，但考生只需抓住I decided (that)

7、taking a bus一處即可作答，flying和driving都屬于干擾信息。7. Where was the man when the woman called him?A.He was on his way to where they should meet.B.He was at home.C.He was in his office.D.He was at the main entrance.答案:AW: Hi, John. What happened to you? Ive been waiting for twenty minutes.M: Oh, I completely f

8、orgot about our meeting. Im on my way. Please wait for me.W: OK. Ill wait for you at the main entrance.解析 本題屬于判斷對話中一方所處位置的地點題。關(guān)鍵信息點就是男士回答中的Im on my way(我正在路上)一處。其余對話都屬于增加聽力難度的干擾信息。8. What is the price of one watch?A.10 dollars.B.5 dollars.C.9 dollars.D.18 dollars.答案:BM: How much is this electronic w

9、atch, please?W: Five dollars each and nine dollars for two.M: OK, Ill take one.解析 本題是一道數(shù)字題。男士一上來就用How much提問，所以考生應(yīng)立即把注意力集中在女士的回答上：Five dollars each and nine dollars for two并記下價格與商品的對應(yīng)關(guān)系，然后將其與題目對照就可選出正確答案。9. What does the man suggest?A.Touring the city on a fine day.B.Visiting the city with a group.C

10、.Spending more time on sightseeing.D.Taking himself with her on the tour.答案:CW: I think Ill take the half-day tour of the city.M: Why not the whole day?W: Id like to, but there are so many things I have to do in the afternoon.解析 對話中女士說她將用半天的時間來游覽這個城市，男士則建議(Why not)：“為什么不用一天的時間(來游覽這個城市)呢”，其用意顯然是希望多花點

11、時間來觀光。10. What does the woman imply?A.She doesnt want to take the trouble to read the article.B.She would like to have a copy of the article.C.She has given the man much trouble.D.She is not interested in the article.答案:BM: Would you like to have a copy of Dr Smiths article?W: Thanks, if its not too

12、 much trouble.解析 女士的回答為婉轉(zhuǎn)表達(dá)，相當(dāng)于肯定回答，因此答案為B。Part B (如需獲取本MP3聽力錄音請搜索標(biāo)題名) 1. What is the main topic of the conversation?A.Attendance at sports meet.B.Viewing football games.C.Interviews with football players.D.Types of college cheers.答案:BM: Hi, Sally, going to the football game today?W. Not to it. I m

13、planning to watch it on television.M: Why is that? Do you feel too poor this close to the end of the month?W: Money is not the problem. I find it easier to follow football on television than in the stadium. When I see the game in person, I feel just I am too far away from the action, and I always lo

14、se track of the ball.M: I know just what you mean. Besides on television the new cameras they use give you super-views of all the plays. But there is always so much excitement. People cheering and shouting when you are there in person. The enthusiasm is catching, and Id cheer along with everyone els

15、e.W: You are right there. But I d like to know exactly what Im yelling for. And if I can t even see who has the ball, I cant get very excited. So I really prefer watching it on television.M: I see your point. Well, enjoy the game.W: You too.2. What does the man assume when the woman says she is not

16、going?A.She s too busy to go.B.She has no money left.C.She isn t feeling well.D.She doesn t like football.答案:B3. What is the woman planning to do?A.Watch the game on television.B.Attend the game.C.Run to the football field.D.Find someone to sing with.答案:A4. What does the man miss when viewing a game

17、 on television?A.Viewer enthusiasm.B.Watching the ball.C.Photographing the stadium.D.Player reactions.答案:A (如需獲取本MP3聽力錄音請搜索標(biāo)題名) 5. What does Jane think of Potters course?A.Very good.B.Too general.C.Clear and interesting.D.Meticulous and too specialized.答案:D聽力原文M: What do you think of Professor Potte

18、rs course, Jane?W: Not much.M: Why, whats wrong with it?W: Oh, I dont know. Its just that he overloads it with details. The course he gave on town planning last year, it was just the samea load of details, which you could have got from a book anyway. There was no overall .M: No general overview you

19、mean?W: Yes. I suppose you could call it that. I couldnt see the town for the buildings.M: But youve got to have the details in this kind of subject. Anyway I think hes good. You take his first lecture for instance. I thought that was very interesting, and not at all over-detailed.W: Well, he starts

20、 off all right, but then he just piles on the details.M: Now youre exaggerating.W: Well, the way he dealt with the Western developments, that wasnt bad, I suppose.M: You seem to have got something. Perhaps Potter is a little disorganized, but I think hes good.W: Do you really think so?M: He does do

21、most of his teaching to the postgraduates. He only does the one undergraduate course each year. After all, I think he tends to forget where he is. He starts off being nice and general and then tries to cram in a bit too much specialized information.W: The main thing I object to is the lack of direct

22、ion.解析 根據(jù)排除法以及文中的a load of details，得出選項D為正確答案。6. What is true of Potters first lecture?A.There was an interesting start and a well-organized end.B.There was a natural transition from its introduction to the following part.C.The plan about the Western development was good.D.The whole lecture was over

23、-detailed and formless.答案:C解析 根據(jù)the way he dealt with the Western developments，that wasnt bad可知答案為C。7. Which of the following is true about Potter?A.He is a postgraduate.B.He is qualified for teaching postgraduates.C.He is an expert in town planning.D.He has only given one undergraduate course so fa

24、r.答案:B解析 根據(jù)男士說的最后一段話得出Potter適合對研究生的教學(xué)。8. What can we learn from the interview?A.Jane and Helen are sisters.B.Jane and Helen are postgraduates.C.Jane and Helen are undergraduates.D.Jane and Helen are teachers.答案:C解析 原文中男士抱怨I think he tends to forget where he is由此得到對話中兩人均為undergraduate。 (如需獲取本MP3聽力錄音請

25、搜索標(biāo)題名) 9. What are the man and woman discussing?A.A weather forecast.B.Information in a news article.C.A friends experience.D.Details from a recent lecture.答案:BW: Did you see todays newspaper? That building over in Centerville was just struck by lightning for the fourth time.M: I didnt read the arti

26、cle, but Im not surprised. The old proverb says lightning never strikes twice in the same place. But it seems to me that if the conditions for lightning to strike are right one time, they might be just as good another time.W: Well, I dont take any chances. If Im caught in a thunderstorm, I look for

27、shelter in a building or a closed car since lightning is supposed to be attracted to the tallest or sharpest object in the area. Also, I was told that if youre stuck outdoors, the best thing you can do is to keep yourself close to the ground and avoid bodies of water. Apparently, lightning is especi

28、ally attracted to water.M: To tell you the truth, even when Im at home I dont take baths or showers during a thunderstorm. I unplug my television and I dont use any appliances or talk on the telephone. I just avoid using anything that works electrically. Maybe Im too nervous about these things thoug

29、h.W: I wouldnt say that, According to the article, lightning starts thousands of fires every year in the United States alone. Hundreds of people are injured or even killed by lightning, and millions of dollars worth of property gets damaged. I think youre just being sensible.10. What does the woman

30、try to do if shes caught outdoors during a thunderstorm?A.Immerse herself in water.B.Remain in constant motion.C.Stand under a tall tree.D.Look for a car or building.答案:D11. What is the mans opinion of taking a bath during thunderstorm?A.He doesnt think its a good idea.B.He thinks it would be a wast

31、e of water.C.He thinks a shower would be better.D.He believes that lightning strikes clean surfaces.答案:A12. What does the woman think about the mans behavior?A.Its very unusual.B.Its too impatient.C.Its too timid.D.Its very practical.答案:D (如需獲取本MP3聽力錄音請搜索標(biāo)題名) 13. What was part of her job while Wilma

32、 Subra was working at Gulf South Research Institute?A.She taught geography and physics courses in a senior high school.B.She gave lectures on how to become a successful businessman.C.She helped children from low-salary families.D.She concentrated on field research on environmental pollution.答案:D聽力原文

33、 Wilma Subra had no intention of becoming a public speaker. After graduating from college with degrees in chemistry and microbiology, she went to work at Gulf South Research Institute in Louisiana. As part of her job, she conducted field research on toxic substances in the environment, often in mino

34、rity communities located near large industrial polluters. She found many families were being exposed high, sometimes deadly, levels of chemicals and other toxic substances, but she was not allowed to make her information public. Frustrated by these restrictions, Subra left her job in 1981, created h

35、er own company, and has devoted the past two decades to helping people fight back against giant industrial polluters. She works with families and community groups to conduct environmental tests, interpret test results, and organize for change. Because of her efforts, dozens of toxic sites across the

36、 country have been cleaned up, and one chemical industry spokesperson calls her a top gun for the environmental movement. How has Wilma Subra achieved all this? Partly through her scientific training, partly through her commitment to environmental justice. But just as important is her ability to com

37、municate with people through public speaking. Public speaking, she says, is the primary vehicle I use for reaching people. If you had asked Subra before 1981 , Do you see yourself as a major public speaker? She would have laughed at the idea. Yet today she gives more than 100 presentations a year. A

38、long the way she has lectured at Harvard, testified before Congress, and addressed audiences in 40 states, as well as in Mexico, Canada, and Japan. 解析 本題為細(xì)節(jié)題。從“As part of her job，she conducted field research on toxic substances inthe environment”可知，她的工作內(nèi)容之一是調(diào)查研究環(huán)境中的有毒物質(zhì)，即為相關(guān)污染物。14. Why did Wilma Sub

39、ra resign in 1981 ?A.The job restricted her from revealing her research results.B.The job made her very stressful.C.She found the working conditions getting worse.D.She was frustrated by her managers poor management.答案:A解析 本題為細(xì)節(jié)題。從“Frustrated by these restrictions，Subra left her job in 1981”可知，她當(dāng)年離職

40、的原因是工作限制她太多方面使她非常泄氣，毫無成就感。15. What were the results Wilma Subra got through her efforts in the past two decades?A.Some industrial factories have been closed.B.More people have joined the environmental organizations.C.Many toxic sites in America have been disposed.D.More branches of her firm have bee

41、n established.答案:C解析 本題為細(xì)節(jié)題。從“Because of her efforts，dozens of toxic sites across the country have been cleaned up”可知，因她的努力，不少有毒物質(zhì)已經(jīng)消除。16. What has contributed to Wilma Subras achievement according to the speaker?A.Her impressive influence among members of some famous educational institutions.B.Her

42、excellent communication ability through public speaking.C.Her support from many different people.D.Her lifelong commitment to both domestic and global issues.答案:B解析 本題為細(xì)節(jié)題。全文從她當(dāng)今是一名優(yōu)秀的演說者起，進行倒敘的手法，娓娓道來她大學(xué)畢業(yè)后的工作情況及成就。對于“scientific training”及“through her commitment to environmental justice”作者予以了部分肯定，但

43、最為關(guān)鍵的是下句談到的“But just as important is her ability to communicate with people through public speaking”。Section Use of English Apple computer introduced its pioneering, user-friendly Mackintosh computer in 1984. The Mac quickly became popular and appeared likely to 1 the field. But Apple officials were

44、 reluctant to 2 the Macs 3 system to other manufacturers and give up control of their project. Meanwhile, Microsoft developed the Windows system for rival IBM computers and 4 machines. Microsoft licensed its operating systems to whoever could pay the price, and its sales 5 . Later September Apple fi

45、nally licensed the Mac technology. But by then, most computers were 6 to Windows and few customers signed 7 . Our lives are a 8 of our decisions-whether in business or 15ersonal 9 . And in every decision, there comes a crucial point when you must make up your mind. Deciding too quickly can bring 10

46、consequences; 11 too long can mean missed opportunities. And everyday life and history are full of 12 that can help us realize this critical moment. In July 1862, in the 13 of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln 14 his Cabinet members to the White House to 15 them of a decision he had made. The president

47、 read aloud to them the Emancipation Proclamation, 16 for freeing slaves in the Southern states at war with the Union. When he finished, the Cabinet members were silent. It was a 17 idea for the time and bound to 18 controversy even in the North. Then Secretary of State, William Seward spoke up. The

48、 Confederates had recently routed the Union Army, and Lincolns proclamation might be interpreted as a 19 move. Wily not wait until the picture was brighter? Lincoln welcomed his advice and delayed the proclamation until September, when the battle of Antietam had stopped a confederate advance. The de

49、cision was then 20 received by supporters of the Union. 1.A.overwhelmB.overcomeC.dominateD.overtake答案:C在這一領(lǐng)域中占主導(dǎo)地位。2.A.licenseB.grantC.bidD.transform答案:A許可其他生產(chǎn)廠家使用它的操作系統(tǒng)。3.A.operationalB.operativeC.operateD.operation答案:A操作系統(tǒng)。4.A.reliableB.compatibleC.reliantD.comparable答案:B兼容的。5.A.bloomedB.prospered

50、C.boomedD.advanced答案:C銷售量猛增。6.A.permittedB.limitedC.committedD.allowed答案:C“be committed to (a certain brand)”，指對某一品牌的忠實性，文中指很多計算機廠家樂于使用Windows操作系統(tǒng)。7.A.outB.offC.downD.up答案:D指先有廠家簽約使用Apple的Mac的操作系統(tǒng)。8.A.amountB.numberC.sumD.total答案:C總和，指生活中需要作出很多關(guān)鍵性的決定。9.A.cyclesB.regionsC.areasD.spheres答案:D指無論公事，還是私事

51、，都需要我們作出選擇。10.A.disastrousB.desiredC.pleasantD.unexpected答案:A操之過急會帶來慘重的后果。11.A.postponingB.delayingC.cancellingD.prolonging答案:D過分遲疑，優(yōu)柔寡斷會錯失良機。12.A.benefitsB.coursesC.classesD.lessons答案:D教訓(xùn)，指以史為鑒，以人為鑒可以讓我們更好的把握關(guān)鍵時刻。13.A.lightB.midstC.gapD.duration答案:B習(xí)慣表達(dá)方式，“在期間”。14.A.summonedB.requiredC.recalledD.de

52、manded答案:A指召集內(nèi)閣成員。15.A.informB.reformC.conformD.deform答案:Ainform sb. of sth“通知某人某事”。16.A.contendedB.tendedC.attendedD.intended答案:D“意圖為”。17.A.drasticB.radicalC.strikingD.intense答案:B指在當(dāng)時的情形下，這是過于激進的舉動。18.A.composeB.createC.stirD.encourage答案:C“挑起，引發(fā)”19.A.despairingB.desperateC.hopelessD.disappointed答案:

53、B“孤注一擲的”20.A.poorlyB.wellC.indifferentlyD.hostilely答案:B反響不錯。Section Reading ComprehensionPart AText 1 What does the middleman do but add to the price of goods in the shops? The sentence comments on the middle operations between manufacturers and final customers. The middle action usually attracts a

54、lot of attention from the public and the press. Generally speaking, the operation now talked about is what is often called wholesaling. The wholesaler buys goods in large quantities from the manufacturers and sells them in smaller parcels to retailers, and for this service his selling price to the r

55、etailer is raised several percent higher. For example, a wholesaler might purchase 5,000 pairs of work gloves and then sell 100 pairs to 50 different retailers. But his job is much more difficult because retail demand is not necessarily in accordance with manufacturers production. Therefore, he adju

56、sts or regulates the selling amount of goods by holding stock until required so that changing demand doesnt have an effect on the production, to some extent. Nonetheless, he has to bear the whole risk. The manufacturer can then keep up a steady production amount, and the retailer has no need to hold heavy stocks, who can call on the wholesaler for supplies any time. This wholesale function is like that of a valve (閥門) in a water pipe. The mid