PETS3级历年真题听力 2014年9月

Test for Interpreters of Level 3Speeches for Consecutive InterpretingPart ⅠListen to the following dialogue and interpret it as required。

After you hear a sentence or a short passage in Chinese，interpret it into English by speaking into the microphone。

After you hear a sentence or a short passage in English，interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal and stop at the signal。

You may take notes while you are listening。

You will hear the dialogue only once. Now，let's begin.下面你将听到的是一段有关中国古代海洋文化展的讲话。

Q：I heard that an exhibition opened recently in Beijing that showcases the remains of an ancient sunken ship. I wonder if you tell me something about it. //A：好啊。

这艘船叫华光礁一号，是一个渔民于1996年在南中国海发现的。

这条船在大海里已经沉睡了近800年，充满了神秘色彩。

这是一艘商船，船上载满了瓷器和青铜器皿。

//Q：I have a keen interest in underwater cultural heritage，so I want to go and see this exhibition to find out how the ship sank and how the underwater archeological work was done in recovering it. //A:展览分五个部分来介绍这艘船的情况，包括它最早起航时的状态。

2014年9月公共英语二级考试真题及答案第一部分听力(略)第二部分英语知识运用第一节单项填空从[A]、[B]、[C]、[D]四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

21. --I wonder if I might have a quick look at your newspaper?________.[A] Look ahead [B]Here you are[C] Watch out [D]There you go22. It didn't come as a big surprise_____the flight was going to be delayed.[A] what [B]which [C] how [D] that23. We asked Philip to come with us_____he knows the road.[A] except for [B] so that [C] as [D]when24.I looked down at the floor and saw a piece of paper. Someone_____a note under thedoor.[A] had pushed [B]is pushing[C] has been pushing [D]pushed25. They only met twice_____ the whole time they were neighbors.[ A ] around [ B ] during [ C ] in [ D ] by26. Alan felt totally lost on the beach_____with hundreds of holidaymakers.[ A ] crowded [ B ] crowding [ C ] to crowd [ D ] crowd27. Eric has been fortunate to find a job he loves and,______he gets well paid for it.[ A ] more or less [ B ] what' s more[ C ] as a result [D ] in any case28. --Do you know where David is? I couldn't find him anywhere.--Well, he______ have gone far--his coat' s still here.[ A ] won' t [ B ] mustn' t [ C ] needn' t [ D ] couldn' t29. --I wonder why Tom was promoted to general manager instead of Ann.-- _______ . I' m surprised that Ann didn' t get the job.[ A] So do I [ B ] Neither do I [ C] I am too [ D ] Me neither30. I ____ chess quite well, but I haven't had time to play it since this spring.[ A ] play [ B ] had played[ C ] have played [ D ] am playing31. We were able to buy ____furniture from _____friend at cost price.[A] /; the [B] the; / [C] the; a [D] a; the32. Canada is a nice country and you' ll find it easy to_____ the life there within a couple of months.[ A] fit in with [ B ] put up with[ C ] get along with [ D ] end up with33. Peggy thinks that most of the other girls in school are ____ more popular than her.[ A ] only [ B ] almost [ C ] just [ D ] far34. It has been raining for two weeks, completely ____ our holiday.[ A ] having ruined [ B ] to ruin[ C ] ruining [ D ] ruined35. The Greeks spend more money on food than_____nation in Europe.[ A ] the other [ B ] other [ C ] another [ D ] any other第二节完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的[A][B][C]和[D]四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2013-2014学年高三级9月月考英语试题Ⅰ.语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）There are about fifteen hundred languages in the world.But only a few of them are very ___1 . English is one of these. Many, many people use it, not only in England and the U. S. A, but in other parts of the world. About 200, 000, 000 speak it as their own language. It is difficult to say how many people are learning it as a __2_ language. Many millions are trying to do so.Is it easy or difficult to learn English? Different people may have different ___3 Have you ever __4 ads of this kind in the newspapers or magazines?“Learn English in six month, or your ___5__ back ...” “Easy and funny? Our records and tapes ___6__ you master your English in a month. From the first day your ___7__ will be excellent. Just send...” Of course, it never ___8__ quite like this.The only language that seems easy to learn is the mother tongue. We should remember that we all learned our own language well when we were ___9__. If we could learn English in the same way, it would not seem so difficult. ___10__ what a small child does. He listens to what people say. He tries what he hears. When he is using the language, talking in it, and ___11_ in it all the time, just imagine how much ___12__ that gets!So it is hard to say that learning English is easy, because a good command of English ___13__ upon a lot of practice. And practice needs great effort and ___14__ much time. Good teachers, records, tapes, books, and dictionaries will ___15 . But they cannot do the student’s work for him.1. A. difficult B. important C. necessary D. easy2. A. native B. foreign C. useful D. mother3. A. questions B. problems C. ideas D. answers4. A. found B. watched C. noticed D. known5. A. knowledge B. time C. money D. English6. A. make B. help C. let D. allow7. A. spelling B. grammar C. English D. pronunciation8. A. happened B. know C. seemed D. felt9. A. students B. children C. babies D. grown-ups10. A. Imagine B. Mind C. Do D. Think of11. using B. thinking C. trying D. practicing12 A. time B. money C. language D. practice13 A. depends B. tries C. has D. takes14 A. uses B. takes C. gets D. costs15A. do B. work C. help D. master第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）Two summers ago I went to Changdao, a small island near Y antai. During the night, I heard strange baby-like 16 (cry). Islanders told me 17 was stray (迷路的；离群的) cats that were calling in the wild. Well, it was strange to me to see so many stray cats on such a small island. So I asked the locals 18 more details. Then they told me 19 surprising and sad story. The island is isolated in the sea and originally had no cats. Ten years ago, when the island _____20_______(develop) into a national park, tourists began to swarm in. These visitors from all parts of the country brought in money, but the rubbish ___21______(leave) by them drew more and more rats onto the island. ____22_________, islanders introduced the cats in order to get rid of the rats. ___23 when the number of rats decreased, the number of cats increased, and the cats began to prey on birds, chickens, and fish. For more than a month after that, my mind was haunted (回响) by the plaintive crying. So now, whenever I travel, I always hear in mind ____24____ I should bring in, because I don’t want to bring anything that is strange, unneeded or even ____25_________(danger) to my destination.Ⅲ.阅读第一节阅读理解（阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。

2014年9月公共英语三级真题及答案解析(1~5/共10题)Listening ComprehensionDirections: 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 1.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 AYou 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.Play00:00…Volume第1题What does the man ask the woman to do?A.To help him with his paper.B.To play with him.C.To go to see a play with him.D.To visit him tomorrow.第2题What will the two speakers do first?A.Look for sports clothes.B.Move the desk.C.Paint the wall.D.Ask someone to help them move the desk.第3题When did the concert begin?A.7:15B.7:30C.7:50D.7:35第4题Why does the man want the woman to give up drinking?A.Because he doesn´ t want the woman to relax.B.Because he thinks it is bad for her health.C.Because the woman is going to have a baby.´D.because it´ s a bad example to the children.第5题What does the woman mean?A.Professor Zhang couldn´t be in the lab.B.Professor Zhang forgot to turn off the lights in the lab.C.Professor Zhang went home a long time ago.D.Professor Zhang was the last one to leave the lab.下一题(6~10/共10题)Listening ComprehensionDirections: 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 1.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 AYou 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.Play00:00…Volume第6题What does the man imply?A.Jane will certainly be glad to hear about Bill´ s promotion.B.Jane has lost her job.C.Jane probably won´t feel pleased with Bill´ s promotion.D.Jane should have got the promotion.第7题What does the man mean?A.It is impossible for Toby to pass the exam.B.He doesn´ t know whether Toby will pass the exam or not.C.Toby will certainly pass the exam.D.Toby doesn´ t know the way to the classroom.第8题What does the woman say about the course?A.It is more difficult than everyone says.B.It is not interesting at all.C.She doesn´ t believe the course is difficult.D.It is as difficult as everyone says.第9题How did the man travel?A.By plane.B.By bus.C.By train.D.By car.第10题What does the man suggest they should do?A.Put another bookshelf in the room.B.Put the bookshelf in the kitchen.C.Move the old dining table out of the room.D.Put the old dining table in the room.上一题下一题(11~13/共15题)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.Play00:00…Volume第11题Where does the conversation take place?A.At an airport.B.On the phone.C.In a ticket office.D.We don´ t know.第12题Which flight will the man take?A.3:45 flight.B.1:30 flight.C.5:00 flight.D.Either 3:45 flight or 5:00 flight.第13题How much money does the man have to pay for the tickets?A.450 dollars.B.900 dollars.C.1,350 dollars.D.1,800 dollars.上一题下一题(14~17/共15题)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.Play00:00…Volume第14题What does Nancy think of her new neighbors?A.They are not polite.B.They seem nice.C.They are crazy.D.They don´t talk much.第15题What bothers Nancy about her new neighbors´ son?A.He sings in the mid-night.B.He drives too fast.C.His radio wakes her children.D.He comes back too late.第16题What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A.Neighbors.B.Colleagues.C.Husband and wife.D.Classmates.第17题What suggestion does the man give?A.Nancy should visit her neighbors and make some complaints.B.Nancy should talk about her children with her neighbors.C.Nancy should let the neighbors´ son stop playing the radio.D.Nancy should say hello to the neighbors whenever she comes across them.上一题下一题(18~21/共15题)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.Play00:00…Volume第18题How does David go back home from the store?A.On foot.B.By bike.C.By car.D.Jane offers him a lift.第19题Why did David go to the store?A.Because he wanted to buy some bags.B.Because he wanted to buy some grocery for a dinner.C.Because he wanted to meet with the Jane.D.Because he wanted to buy the Kremers some gifts.第20题What can we learn about the Kremers from the dialogue?A.They are coming home from a vacation.B.They are David´ s relatives.C.They asked David to prepare dinner before they arrived at home.D.They rent a room to David in their house.第21题What do we know about David?A.He is working in a school.B.He is grateful to the Kremers.C.He has little money and can´ t afford to pay the house rent.D.He is inviting some of his friends to the dinner.上一题下一题(22~25/共15题)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.Play00:00…Volume第22题Why are London taxi drivers efficient?A.Because they all grow up in London.B.Because they have a special license.C.Because they all have gone through a very tough training period.D.Because they drive at a high speed.第23题How long does the training period last?A.Two years.B.Three years.C.Four years.D.Two to four years.第24题Why do learner drivers have to keep their present jobs?A.Because they want to earn more money.B.Because they are not allowed to earn money as drivers without a license.C.Because they don´t want to leave the jobs.D.Because they are asked to do so.第25题What can we learn from the passage?A.London tax drivers always take a map of London with them.B.Streets in London are quite small.C.Learner taxi drivers use cars during the training.D.The exams during the training period are not easy.上一题下一题(26~45/共20题)Directions:Read the following text from which 10 words have been removed. Choose from the words A～O 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.Folk toys are those whose designs have passed down through the generations, made by hand and not in factories.__26__manufactured toys, they are not protected by copyrights or patents, __27__have they been standardized by machine production. Early folk toys were made of natural materials__28__wood, cloth, metal, earth, and__29__found materials. Wood was often used__30__it was available, easily worked, and required no painting. Toys were considered unimportant , so__31__was written about them. A parent made toys for a child, or children themselves made toys. The toys often were__32__made and used action movements. Traditionally, fathers and boys have been most interested in__33__toys, while mothers and girls have__34__dolls and needlework.Folk toys include action toys, models, games, puzzles, and dolls. This basic__35__can be enlarged to include skill toys, balance toys, flying toys, shooting toys, __36__incorporating music or noise, and animated toys. The__37__name is lost in history, and the descriptive names given to the toys__38__. Typical names include Bullroarer, Jacob´ s Ladder, and Limber Jack.Early settlers of the Appalachian region mostly came from Germany, England, Scotland, and Ireland, __39__knowledge of folk toys from their home countries. The designs often were __40__in the process of handing them__41__, so now there are many variations.The making of homemade toys decreased in__42__of prosperity, when people could__43__manufactured toys. Recently there is a new__44__for the mountain folk toy heritage, __45__. And handcrafted toys are sometimes bought in preference to manufactured toys.第26题A.WithoutB.UnlikeC.DespiteD.Besides第27题A.soB.orC.norD.as第28题A.includingB.givenC.amongD.within第29题A.anotherB.otherC.suchD.some第30题A.untilB.whileC.lestD.because第31题A.fewB.somethingC.littleD.all第32题A.cleverlyB.massivelyC.uniformly第33题A.actionB.clothC.manufacturedD.patented第34题A.providedB.foundC.createdD.favored第35题A.listB.roleC.featureD.goal第36题A.thatB.theseC.thoseD.which第37题A.advocator´sB.creator´sC.owner´sD.seller´s第38题A.changeB.switchC.shiftD.vary第39题A.holdingB.takingC.carryingD.bringing第40题A.discardedB.modifiedC.reducedD.minimized第41题A.aroundB.overD.out第42题A.placeB.hopesC.favorD.times第43题A.copyB.claimC.buyD.carry第44题A.appreciationB.suggestionC.explanationD.identity第45题A.anywayB.howeverC.insteadD.too上一题下一题(46~50/共15题)ComprehensionDirections:Read the following two texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Today there are three different kinds of New Yorkers: the people who act as if they were born here: the people who are here and wish to be elsewhere: and the collection of virtual New Yorkers all over the world, who wish they were living in New York. These are the three states of mind and what they have in common are longing and illusion. In fact, it´ s a city of dreamers.What makes New York special? New Yorkers are convinced of its specialness—but Toronto is more diverse, London is larger, Washington is more powerful. So why does New York think it´ s the capital of the world?People often explain the problems in European cities by citing inequality. But New York today is one of the most unequal cities in America. In 2010, 1 percent of New Yorkers earned 45 percent of its income. That works out to an average of $3.7 million a year for the city´s top 34,500 households. The average daily income of this group is greater than the average annual income of the city´ s bottom 10 percent.So why would people still come to try their luck in this tough place? Is it opportunity or illusion that draws them?They come because any newcomer can find a place in the hierarchy of New York. If you look at a New York City restaurant, for example, the cook might be French, the people washing dishes might be Mexican, the hostess might be Russian, the owner might be British. They are not all equal. They earn different rates. But they work together to get food to hungry people.What New York demonstrates is this: immigration works. The city can use its immigrants, eventhe illegal ones. Though they broke the law by illegally crossing the borders, the city´ s economy would be a shell of itself had they not, and it would collapse if they were deported. Attracted here by the founding myth of the city, each immigrant is seeking to escape from history, personal and political. For him, New York is the city of the second chance.第46题The writer mentions the three kinds of New Yorkers to stress that______.A.they share the same longingB.they are in pursuit of dreamsC.they are proud of their birthplaceD.they wish to live in another place第47题In the eyes of New Yorkers, their city is______.A.powerfulB.diverseC.specialrge第48题The figures in paragraph 3 are given to show that New York______.A.favors the luckyB.favors the localsC.is a city of inequalityD.is a city of opportunities第49题People keep coming to New York because they can find jobs that______.A.challenge themB.suit them wellC.pay them wellD.raise their status第50题It is implied in the text that New York is______.A.a tolerant cityB.a wealthy cityC.a mythical cityD.a historical city上一题下一题(51~55/共15题)ComprehensionDirections:Read the following two texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D.We´ ve read how babies stare longer and cry less when held by pretty people, and heard tales of handsome children doing better in school, given special attention by their teachers. In life, as in love, beautiful people seem to have it awfully easy. But what if we told you that when it comes to online dating, good looks could actually hurt you?According to a recent survey of 43,000 users by OK Cupid, an online dating site, the more men disagree about a woman´s looks, the more they end up liking her. What does that mean for ladies looking for a match? " We now have mathematical evidence that minimizing your´weaknesses´ is the opposite of what you should do," says the site´s co-founder, Christian Rudder. "If you´re a little fat, play it up. If you have a big nose, play it up. Statistically, the guys who don´ t like it can only help you, and the ones who do like it will be all the more excited. "The results of this study end up highlighting an idea that recent scientific research does indeed support. Which is this: the beautiful may have it good, but online, as in work and life, women who are too attractive don´t always have an advantage.Beauty creates more competition—among women, taught they must out-look each other for men and jobs and everyday satisfaction: and among men, who are competing for the most attractive prize. All of which might help explain why 47 percent of corporate recruiters believe it´s possible for a woman to suffer for being " too good-looking": why attractive women tend to face heightened examination from their female peers: or, finally, why men on OK Cupid end up contacting women who may ultimately be less attractive—because it removes the opposition. " If you suspect other men are uninterested, it means less competition," explains Rudder. " You might start thinking: maybe she´ s lonely... maybe she´ s just waiting to find a guy who appreciates her... at least I won´ t get lost in the crowd. "In the end, being beautiful will always have its blessings—but sometimes, there´ s more to an advantage than meets the eye.第51题It is generally believed that beautiful people______.A.have less difficulty in lifeB.are less worried about loveC.pay less attention to othersD.like to gaze at lovely babies第52题The OK Cupid survey found that men´ s arguments over a woman´ s looks______.A.have little meaningB.benefit online datingC.will actually hurt herD.add to her popularity第53题Christian Rudder advises women to______.A.play up their physical advantagesB.view their popularity scientificallyC.highlight their physical weaknessesD.accept guys who are willing to help第54题The attitude of women toward their attractive peers is______.A.criticalB.friendlyC.conservativeD.straightforward第55题The main idea of the text is that a woman´ s good looks______.A.help to shape ideas of beauty。

公共英语三级考试试题及答案解析(三)一、Section Ⅱ Use of English（共20小题,共20.0分）Read the following text． Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, Cot Don ANSWER SHEET 1．第1题An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer of his plans to (1) the house-building business to live a more (2) life with his wife and enjoy his (3) family. He would miss the paycheck (工资) each week, but he wanted to retire. They could (4) The employer was (5) to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, (6) over time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He used bad workmanship and (7) materials. It was an unfortunate wayto (8) a dedicated (献身的) career.When the carpenter finished his work, his employer cameto (9) the house. Then he handed the front-door (10) to the carpenter and said, "This is your house—my (11) to you." The carpenter was shocked! What a (12) !If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently.(13) it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting (14) than our best into the building. Then, with a shock, we (15) we have to live in the house we have built. If we could do it (16) , we would do it much differently.But, you cannot go back. You are the carpenter, and every day you hammer a nail, place a board, or build a wall. Someone (17) said, "Life is a do-it-yourself project." Your (18) ,and the choices you (19) today, help build the "house" you will live in tomorrow. Therefore, build (20) !A continueB startC leaveD find【正确答案】：C【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】[解析] 本题考查动词。

SECTION I Listening Comprehension Part A1、听⾳频：点击播放回答1-10题： What are these people planning to do? A．To see a movie． B．To make some coffee． C．To borrow money． D．To prepare a dinner party-2、 W-hat are these two talking about? A．An appointment． B．School hours． C．A part-time job． D．Vacation plans．3、 What does the man mean? A．There’S been nothing but rain for quite some time． B．He’S bored with the changing weather． C．He thinks that it’11 rain for three more weeks． D．He’S bored about the topic on weather．4、 How did the man feel about the course? A．He wishes to have more courses like it． B．He finds it hard to follow the teacher． C．He wishes the teacher would talk more． D．He doesn’t like the teacher’S accent．5、 Where is the conversation most probably taking place? A．At a news stand． B．At a car dealer’s． C．At a publishing house． D．At a newspaper office·6、What would the man probably do? A．To save$300． B．To have the mechanic repair the cal"． C．To repair the Car himself． D．To buy a new car．7、 Why doesn’t the woman want to go for an outing? A．Because she iS afraid of bad weather． B．Because the temperature is too low． C．Because it is going to snow． D．Because outings are risky．8、 How much does the man owe the woman? A．64 cents． B．18 cents． C．80 cents． D．16 cents9、 When will they visit the National Library? A．On Tuesday． B．On Wednesday． C．On Thursday． D．On the weekend．10、 What do we learn from the conversation? A．The woman is sick． B．The woman is worried about her interview．C．The woman is confident． D．The w。

公共英语三级考试试题及答案解析(五)一、Section Ⅱ Use of English（共20小题,共20.0分）Read the following text． Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, Cot Don ANSWER SHEET 1．第1题I was parked in front of the mall wiping off my car. Coming my way from across the parking lot was (1) society would consider a bum (无业游民). From the (2) of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money. He sat down in front of the bus stop but didn't look like he could have enough money to even (3) the bus. "That's a very pretty car," he said. He was (4) but he had a (n) (5) of dignity around him. I said, "thanks," and (6) wiping off my car. He satthere (7) as I worked. The (8) beg for money never came. As the silence between us widened something inside said, "ask him if he needs any help." I was (9) that he would say "yes". "Do you need any help?"I asked. He answered in three (10) but profound (深远的) words that I shall never (11) "Don't we all?" he said.I had been feeling high, successful and important (12) those three words (13) me like a shotgun. Don't we all? I needed help. Maybe not for bus fare or a place to sleep, but I needed help. I (14) my wallet and gave him not only enough for bus fare, but enough to get a warm meal and (15) for the day. Those three little words stillring (16) . No matter how much you have, no matter how much you have (17) , you need help too. No matter how (18) you have, no matter how (19) you are with problems, even without money or a place to sleep, you can (20) help.A thatB whatC whichD how【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】[解析] 本题考查关系连词。

Part II Structure (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections. Section ADirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A),B),C) and D). You should mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16.The guidebook ___a_ for those who are going to start a business online in this country.A) is intended B) to intend C) intends D) intending17. Reactions to the online management system were more positive __c__ those to a paper-based version of the same system.A) which B) as C) than D) that18. We all recognize the necessity for people_____b___he rights of others.A) respect B) to respect C) respecting D) respected19. If there’s one man___d____opinion matters more than any other’s, it’s our manager.A) whom B) which C) who D) whoseopinion, customer service here has improved but not as much as expected over the last2 years.A) On B) In C) For D) With21. We are sure that we ____a______ our second project by the end of the next month.A) will have completed B) had completed C) completed D) were completing22. The bank clerk listened carefully_____c____he could discover exactly what the client wanted.A) in case that B) now that C) so that D) provided that23. This dictionary is a three-thousand common word collection with samples of______d__and spoken language.A) writing B) wrote C) write D) written24. He was educated at the local grammar school, after ____c__he went on to Cambridge.A) what B) that C) which D) whom25. This article tells the readers______a____they can look for in an employee’s abilities.A) were B) is C) will be D) beSection BDirections: There are also 5 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with theproper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on Answer Sheet.26. (obvious)__obviously_______, I met with some difficulties within the first few days of my new job.27. I had trouble (spell)____spelling_spelt_____the difficult words when I first started learning French.28. Make sure that the new equipment (install)_is_installed _install____in a safe manner.29. As a police officer, you are trained to stay calm even in extremely(danger)__dangerous_______situations.30. It’s said that Abersoch is one of the (good) best________ beaches in the UK.31. Don’t forget (lock) __to lock______ the doors when you leave your car in the parking lot.32. Over the past few years, these companies have been able to maintain a steady (grow)____growing growth___ in their business.33. Your prices were (reasonable)___reasonable__ more reasonable______than those of the other two companies.34. The job increase is a (hope)____hopeful_____sign for small and medium business that employ 90% of the US workforce.35. While (live)_lived________in the UK, a driving license issued in your country only remains valid for up to 12 months.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Direction: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 4 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the material carefully and do the tasks as you are required.Task 1Direction: After reading the following passage，you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements，numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement thereare 4 choices marked A), B), C) or D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Marketing by email is on the increase. Compared to other media, email messages are extremely cheap to send. With TV, you are spending on ad agencies and cable channels. With print ads, you are helping to keep newspapers and magazines alive. Direct mail costs more than $600 per thousand piece. With email, there are almost no costs at all. Its low cost makes email marketing become the most cost-effective (划算的) advertising method available today.With TV, you do not know who is watching your ads. Even with direct mail, you cannot be sure that your mail has been delivered, or that anyone reads it when it gets there. With email, you know within 24 hours exactly which messages have opened, by whom, what links the openers clicked on, and what part of your messages was working. Because of electronic links, those who open your emails can do their own research: they canexplore and see any of the thousands of products that you sell. They can see the colors and sizes. They can, and they do, read ratings and reviews. They can put products in their shopping carts and buy them.36. Email marketing has become the most cost-effective advertising method because ________.A) it is of extremely low costB) it is a new marketing methodC) it is popular with young peopleD) it is the best marketing method available37. By saying “with print ads, you are helping to keep newspapers and magazines alive” (Para. 1), the writer means that______.A) your investment is important to newspapers and magazinesB) your ads are helping newspapers and magazines surviveC) print ads are more attractive than TV and email adsD) print matters are less expensive than emails38. According to the passage, if you place an ad on TV, you are unable to know ________.A) how often your ad is displayedB) how much your ad costC) when your ad is shownD) who your audience is39. If you marketing by emailing, you can learn within a day_______. A) who have opened your messagesB) how old your message readers areC) what quality your advertised product hasD) how much your advertising message cost40. What enables the email ad readers to do their own research?A) The TV program ratings and reviews.B) The product’s color a nd size.C) The electronic links.D) The shopping carts.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements arenumbered 41 to 45.To make your driving experience in the United States safe and enjoyable, our company is providing you with this “Rules of the Road” pamphlet. Please note, however, that this pamphlet does not represent a complete list of the motor vehicle and traffic laws of the various states. Regardless of whether or not a specific law is outlined below, it is your responsibility as the driver to follow all applicable (适合的) motor vehicle and traffic laws.Do Not Drink and Drive!Each state strictly prohibits Driving While Drunk.Wear Seatbelts-It’s the Law!Also, the use of child seats for babies and small children (usually under age 5) is required to stay in all states. Place child seats in the back seat only.Stay to the RightIn the United States, motor vehicles are operated on the right hand side of the road. Be extremely careful to stay to the right at all times- especially if you are from a left-hand drive country.Obey the Speed LimitIn most states, the maximum highway speed is 65 miles per hour (mph) in rural areas and 55 mph in urban (市区的) areas. Speed limits on secondary roads and in cities and towns are usually significantly lower, generally 30 mph and even lower in school zones. Stop for School BusesTraffic approaching in both directions must stop for a school bus while its red lights are flashing.41. The purpose of the “ Rules of the Road” pamphlet is to_______. A) provide a full list of traffic laws and regulations in the USB) help drivers to enjoy safe and pleasant driving in the USC) tell drivers to avoid dangerous roads in various statesD) show drivers the different road signs in all the states42. If you travel with a child under the age 5, you should ______. A) put him in a child seatB) carry him in your armC) have him sit beside youD) fasten him in the front seat43. What does a driver form a left-hand drive country need to do while driving in the US?A) Stick to his driving practice.B) Apply for a new driving license.C) Take a special retraining course.D) Keep to the right side all the time.44. The speed limit set for school zones is ________ .A) 65 miles per hourB) 55 miles per hourC) lower than 30 miles per hourD) higher than 30 miles per hour45. When a school bus flashes its red lights,__________.A) people should cross the street quicklyB) approaching vehicles must stopC) all vehicles must slow downD) police should be called inTask 3Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it to No. 50). You should write down your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Our company, “UK London Chauffeur” based in NW London is conveniently located for all of the London airports as well as Central London. We have been operating since 2002. we provide a pre-booked private car hire service door to door for all occasions. As UK London Chauffeur is a family-owned business, we feel we are able to offer a service with a personal touch that is sometimes lacking with a larger company.High quality customer service is a must at UK London Chauffeur. Our drivers are always well presented in a suit and tie, and excellent time keepers and our vehicles are always kept clean, neat, and tidy.Our objective is to be at your service from arrival to departure, getting you to your destination on time in a safe manner. UK London Chauffeur has grown in the past years due to our good customer service. We look forward to serving you to your satisfaction.Task 4Directions: The following is a list of special terms about real estate （房地产）. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those given inChinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding lettersin brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A—floor areaB—title documentC—land use certificateD—commercial/residential complexE—land use feeF—land use termG—planning approvalH—reconstrucion of old areaI—public utilitiesJ—urban planningK—state-owed landL—the Municipal Land AdministrationM—construcion projectN—housing residencesO—go through the formalitiesP--land efficiencyQ—locaion classificationExamples: ( D ) 商住综合楼 ( L) 市土地治理Task 5Directions: The following is a letter. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions ( No. 56 to No. 60 ) that follows. The answers ( in nomore than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numberson the Answer Sheet.Dear Ms. Phillips,I’m writing to you apply for the position you advertise on for a quality control manager. As you will see in my resume, I have the experience to fill this position.For the past ten years, I have been working in the information technology department at Hopewell Industries where I have been a software developer, project manager, and manager of QC Testing. My experience has ranged form managing teams of programmers to creating test plans, running tests, and managing testers. Recently, Hopewell Industries decided to outsource the IT function to IBM. While I am sad to leave the company, I am looking forward to a new assignment with fresh faces and new projects. I have heard about APS Software in various trade journals and wouldbe very interested in becoming part of your team. APS is well known for quality products, and I am excited about the possibility of becoming a part of your success story.I hope you’ll give me an opportunity to discuss my qualification and experience. I can be reached at (214)555-5555after 6 .Thank you very much for your consideration for this position.Sincerely yours,Alice GrassleyEncl: resume56. What is the position Alice Grassley applies for?The position of a _______________________.57. In what department has Alice Grassley been working at Hopewell Industries?The_____________________________.58. Why does Alice Grassley want to leave Hopewell Industries?Hopewell Industries has decided to outsource the IT function to___________.59. Where has Alice Grassley learned about APS Software?From various_____________________________.60. What can you learn about APS Software?It’s well known for its ____________________Part IV Translation (25 minutes)Directions: This part, numbered 61through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 through64, you will read four choices of suggested translation. You shouldchoose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on yourAnswer Sheet. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write yourtranslation in the corresponding space on the Translation/CompositionSheet.61. All orders, placed directly or via our representatives between now and July 1, will be honored at our previous prices. BA) 从此刻起至7月1日的所有定单，凡是直接向我公司代理订购的，都将享受以前优惠的价钱。

大学三级听力专项试题及答案解析(二)一、Listening Comprehensionm（Section A ）（共30小题,共30.0分）Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded 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 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.第1题A BeefB Bread.C Tea.D Butter.【正确答案】：C【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】[听力原文]What is George drinking?选项中只有tea能drink。

第2题A I want one.B Rice.C All right.D How nice!【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】[听力原文]Which do you prefer, rice or bread?选择疑问句，两选一。

第3题A No, it isn't.B Yes, I can.C No, I don't.D Yes, it does.【正确答案】：A【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】[听力原文]Is English easy for you?一般疑问句，注意动词的一致。

SECTION I Listening Comprehension Part A1、点击开始播放听⼒⾳频mp3:点击播放回答1-26题：On what day of the week will the magazine arrive? A．Monday．B．Tuesday．C．Wednesday．D．Thursday．2、 What is the man going to do after graduation?A．He will become a teacher．B．He will become a lawyer．C．He will try a lot ofjobs．D．He has not decided yet.3、 What do we learn from this conversation?A．The man thought the essay was easy．B．The woman had a hard time writing the essay．C．The woman thought the essay was easy．D．Neither of them has finished the essay yet．4、 What does the woman mean?A．The clerk doesn’t like to be bothered．B．The machine was just repaired．C．She Can teach the man to operate the machine．D．The man shouldn’t make any more copies．5、 What’S the relationship of the two people?A．Teacher and student．B．Father and son．C．Mother and son．D．Sister and brother．6、 What's the probable relationship between the two speakers? A．Receptionist and customer．B．Waitress and customer．C．Salesperson and customer．D．Nurse and patient．7、 What are the man and woman talking about? A．Fashion．B．Music．C．A film．D．A book．8、 What will the man do?A．To play basketball．B．To go out for a walk．C．To go to the library．D．To prepare for the presentation．9、 What does the man imply?A．He Can't go now．B．He wants to call someone．C．He Can't wait any longer．D．He wants to drink a cup of coffee very much．10、 What's the woman?A．An operator．B．A manager．C．A student．D．A secretarySECTION I Listening Comprehension Part B11、What does the telegram say?A．Return immediately for his parents missed him badly. B．Return immediately for his aunt is expecting him. C．Return immediately for something unusual happened at home. D．Return immediately for his uncle was seriously ill at home. 12、 Why was the man relieved at last?A．Because the telegram was a false one.B．Because this telegram was not addressed to him. C．Because his uncle wasn't ill at all.D．Because it was somebody else that was ill.13、 What kind of person is Tom supposed to be?A．Warm-hearted but careless.B．Curious and mischievous.C．Helpful and trickyD．Prudent but cautious.14、 What is the woman’s major?A．American literature.B．English literature.C．Teaching method.D．Mathematics.15、 How does the woman feel about her new job? A．Interesting.B．Boring.C．Inspiring.D．Challenging.16、 How often will the woman correct the students' assignment? A．Once a week.B．Once two weeks.C．Once a month.D．Once three weeks.17、 How much will the man pay for the woman per month?A．$1,500.B．$1,350.C．$1,250.D．$2,250.18、What is Helen's major?A．Children’s Literature.B．American Literature.C．Medicine.D．Elementary Education.19、 Why do the speakers read children stories?A．These stories are interesting.B．They can learn how to write such stories.C．These stories are written by a famous doctor.D．The stories are on their readirtg list.20、 Who are Doctor Seuss and Theodore Geisel?A．They are the same person.B．One is a doctor and the other is a writer.C．Both of them are teachers.D．They are from different departments.21、 What is true about The Cat in the Hat?A．It is a book written only for classroom reading.B．It is a book on education.C．It has a vocabulary of only two hundred words.D．It was written by a child,22、Which factor determines human beings' psychological space needs? A．Economic factors.B．Pressure in life.C．Individual preference.D．Cultural preference.23、 Where do the babies live in America?A．In his/her own room.B．In asmall bed near the parents' bed.C．On their parents' bed.D．In his/her brother’s or sister’s room.24、 What does the author think of the American way of training people? A．It’s common.B．It’s realistic.C．It’s uncommon.D．It’s inhuman.25、 Why are the psychological space needs limited?A．Because of financial pressures.B．Because of individual liking.C．Because of local customs.D．Because of cultural difference.SECTION I Listening Comprehension Part B11、What does the telegram say?A．Return immediately for his parents missed him badly. B．Return immediately for his aunt is expecting him. C．Return immediately for something unusual happened at home. D．Return immediately for his uncle was seriously ill at home. 12、 Why was the man relieved at last?A．Because the telegram was a false one.B．Because this telegram was not addressed to him. C．Because his uncle wasn't ill at all.D．Because it was somebody else that was ill.13、 What kind of person is Tom supposed to be?A．Warm-hearted but careless.B．Curious and mischievous.C．Helpful and trickyD．Prudent but cautious.14、 What is the woman’s major?A．American literature.B．English literature.C．Teaching method.D．Mathematics.15、 How does the woman feel about her new job? A．Interesting.B．Boring.C．Inspiring.D．Challenging.16、 How often will the woman correct the students' assignment? A．Once a week.B．Once two weeks.C．Once a month.D．Once three weeks.17、 How much will the man pay for the woman per month? A．$1,500.B．$1,350.C．$1,250.D．$2,250.18、What is Helen's major?A．Children’s Literature.B．American Literature.C．Medicine.D．Elementary Education.19、 Why do the speakers read children stories?A．These stories are interesting.B．They can learn how to write such stories.C．These stories are written by a famous doctor.D．The stories are on their readirtg list.20、 Who are Doctor Seuss and Theodore Geisel?A．They are the same person.B．One is a doctor and the other is a writer.C．Both of them are teachers.D．They are from different departments.21、 What is true about The Cat in the Hat?A．It is a book written only for classroom reading.B．It is a book on education.C．It has a vocabulary of only two hundred words.D．It was written by a child,22、Which factor determines human beings' psychological space needs? A．Economic factors.B．Pressure in life.C．Individual preference.D．Cultural preference.23、 Where do the babies live in America?A．In his/her own room.B．In asmall bed near the parents' bed.C．On their parents ' b e d .。

英语试题参考答案及评分说明第I 卷（选择题共75 分）一至四题（一）参考答案：1—5 BABAC 6—10 BCBCA 11—15 BCACA 16—20 ABCBC21—25 CABDC 26—30 ABDCB 31—35 BADBA 36—40 DCDAC41—45 BACBD 46—50 BCCAB 51—55 DCDCB 56—60 DABAC（二）评分说明：1. 1—45小题，每小题1分；46—60小题，每小题2分；2. 凡与答案不符者, 不得分。

第II 卷（非选择题共45分）五、词汇运用（一）参考答案：61. fifth 62. broke 63. health 64. hardly 65. winner 66. smells 67. besides68. normal 69. polluting 70. population71. asked 72. so 73. greatly 74. stronger 75. during 76. takes 77. sad 78. calling79. countries 80. themselves（二）评分说明:1. 本题共20分，每小题1分；2. 61—70小题凡与答案不符者，不得分; 71—80小题单词选对词形用错，减半计分。

六、阅读表达（一）参考答案:81. It means saying or doing something to stop feeling shy or uncomfortable around someone you don’t knowwell.82. Four.83. 尽力看到生活中光明的一面, 对一切事情持积极乐观的态度。

84. Be a good listener. / Develop listening skills.85. Breaking the Ice（二）评分说明：1. 本题共5分，每小题1分；2. 虽与参考答案表达方式不同但意思一致，无语言错误，即可得分；83小题只翻译出“积极地”，不得分。

2014年9月全国英语等级考试二级听力第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the woman going to do?A. Leave early.B. Make a speech.C. Join the discussion.2. Which color shirt will the man buy?A. Red.B. Green.C. White.3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Strangers.B. Neighbors.C. Co-workers.4. What do you know about the man?A. He’s going to Mex ico.B. He’s worried about the food.C. He’s been to the hotel before.5. What will the woman probably do for the man?A. Clean the house.B. Carry the boxes.C. Cook the dishes.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。

6. What does Harris probably want to do with Olivia?A. Have lunch.B. Watch a movie.C. Go to her office.7. When will Harris and Olivia meet?A. At 6:50.B. At 7:10.C. At 10:00.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。

公共英语三级考试试题及答案解析(一)一、Section Ⅱ Use of English（共20小题,共20.0分）Read the following text． Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, Cot Don ANSWER SHEET 1．第1题Scientists find that hard-working people live longer than average men and women. Career women are (1) than housewives. Evidence (证据) shows that (2) are in poorer health than the job-holders. A study shows (3) the unemployment rate increases by 1%, the death rate increases correspondingly (相应的) by 2%. All this (4) one point:Work is helpful to health.Why is work good for health? It is because work keeps people busy, (5) loneliness and solitude (孤独). Researches show that people feel (6) and lonely when they have nothing to do. Instead, the happiest are those who are (7) . Many high achievers who love their careers feel that they are happiest when they are working hard. Work serves as (8) between man and reality. By work, people (9) each other. By collective (集体的) activity, they find friendship and warmth. This is helpful to health. The loss of work (10) the loss of everything. It affects man spiritually and makes him liable to (易于) (11) .(12) , work gives one a sense of fulfillment (充实感) and a sense of (13) . Work makes one feel his value and status in society. When (14) finishes his writing or a doctor successfully (15) a patient or a teacher sees his students (16) , they arehappy (17) .From the above we can come to the conclusion (18) the more you work, (19) you will be. Let us work hard, (20) and live a happy and healthy life.A more healthierB healthierC weakerD worse【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】[解析] 从文章的主题句Scientists find that hard-working people live longer than average men and women．可得出“职业妇女比家庭主妇更健康”的结论。

2014年9月公共英语三级考试真题及答案SECTION I Listening Comprehension (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 your ANSWER SHEET.Folk toys are those whose designs have passed down through the generations, made by hand and not in factories. 26 manufactured toys, they are not protected by copyrights or patents, 27 have they been standardized by machine production. Early folk toys were made of natural materials 28 wood, cloth, metal, earth, and 29 found materials. Wood was often used 30 it was available, easily worked, and required no painting. Toys were considered unimportant, so 31 was written about them. A parent made toys for a child, or children themselves made toys. The toys often were 32 made and used action movements. Traditionally, fathers and boys have been most interested in 33 toys, while mothers and girls have 34 dolls and needlework.Folk toys include action toys, models, games, puzzles, and dolls. This basic 35 can be enlarged to include skill toys, balance toys, flying toys, shooting toys, _ 36 incorporating music or noise, and animated toys. The 37 name is lost in history, and the descriptive names given to the toys 38 . Typical names include Bullroarer, Jacob' s Ladder, and Limber Jack.Early settlers of the Appalachian region mostly came from Germany, England, Scotland, andIreland, 39 knowledge of folk toys from their home countries. The designs often were40 in the process of handing them 41 , so now there are many variations.The making of homemade toys decreased in 42 of prosperity, when people could 43 manufactured toys. Recently there is a new 44 for the mountain folk toy heritage, 45 And handcrafted toys are sometimes bought in preference to manufactured toys.26. [ A ] Without [ B ] Unlike [ C ] Despite [ D ] Besides27. [A] so [B] or [C] nor [D] as28. [ A ] including [ B ] given [ C ] among [ D ] within29. [ A ] another [ B ] other [ C ] such [ D ] some30. [ A ] until [ B ] while [ C ] lest [ D ] because31. [A] few [B] something [C] little [D] all32. [ A ] cleverly [ B ] massively [ C ] uniformly [ D ] publicly33. [ A ] action [ B ] cloth [ C ] manufactured [ D ] patented34. [ A ] provided [ B ] found [ C ] created [ D ] favored35. [A] list [B] role [C] feature [D] goal36. [ A ] that [ B ] these [ C ] those [ D ] which37. [A] advocator's [B] creator's [C] owner's [D] seller's38. [ A ] change [ B ] switch [ C ] shift [ D ] vary39. [ A ] holding [ B ] taking [ C ] carrying [ D ] bringing40. [ A ] discarded [ B ] modified [ C ] reduced [ D ] minimized41. [A] around [B] over [C] down [D] out42. [ A ] place [ B ] hopes [ C ] favor [ D ] times43. [ A ] copy [ B ] claim [ C ] buy [ D ] carry44. [ A ] appreciation [ B ] suggestion [ C ] explanation [ D ] identity45.[ A ] anyway [ B ] however [ C ] instead [ D ] tooSECTION Ⅲ Reading Comprehension(40 minutes)Part ADirections:Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.Text 1Today there are three different kinds of New Yorkers: the people who act as if they were born here; the people who are here and wish to be elsewhere; and the collection of virtual New Yorkers all over the world, who wish they were living in New York. These are the three states of mind and what they have in common are longing and illusion. In fact, it' s a city of dreamers.What makes New York special? New Yorkers are convinced of its specialness--but Toronto is more diverse, London is larger, Washington is more powerful. So why does New York think it' s the capital of the world?People often explain the problems in European cities by citing inequality. But New York today is one of the most unequal cities in America. In 2010, 1 percent of New Yorkers earned 45 percent of its income. That works out to an average of $ 3.7 million a year for the city' s top 34,500households. The average daily income of this group is greater than the average annual income of the city's bottom 10 percent.So why would people still come to try their luck in this tough place? Is it opportunity or illusion that draws them?They come because any newcomer can find a place in the hierarchy of New York. If you look at a New York City restaurant, for example, the cook might be French, the people washing dishes might be Mexican, the hostess might be Russian, the owner might be British. They are not all equal. They earn different rates. But they work together to get food to hungry people.What New York demonstrates is this: immigration works. The city can use its immigrants, even the illegal ones. Though they broke the law by illegally crossing the borders, the city' s economy would be a shell of itself had they not, and it would collapse if they were deported. Attracted here by the founding myth of the city, each immigrant is seeking to escape from history, personal and political. For him, New York is the city of the second chance.46. The writer mentions the three kinds of New Yorkers to stress that_______.[ A ] they share the same longing [ B ] they are in pursuit of dreams[ C ] they are proud of their birthplace [ D ] they wish to live in another place47. In the eyes of New Yorkers, their city is______[ A ] powerful[ B ] diverse[ C ] special[ D ] large48. The figures in paragraph 3 are given to show that New York_________[ A ] favors the lucky [ B ] favors the locals[ C ] is a city of inequality [ D ] is a city of opportunities49. People keep coming to New York because they can find jobs that_______[ A ] challenge them [ B ] suit them well[ C ] pay them well [ D ] raise their status50. It is implied in the text that New York is_________[ A ] a tolerant city [ B ] a wealthy city[ C ] a mythical city [ D ] a historical cityText 2We' ve read how babies stare longer and cry less when held by pretty people, and heard tales of handsome children doing better in school, given special attention by their teachers. In life, as in love, beautiful people seem to have it awfully easy. But what if we told you that when it comes to online dating, good looks could actually hurt you?According to a recent survey of 43,000 users by OK Cupid, an online dating site, the more men disagree about a woman' s looks, the more they end up liking her. What does that mean for ladies looking for a match? " We now have mathematical evidence that minimizing your 'weaknesses' is the opposite of what you should do," says the site's co-founder, ChristianRudder. "If you' re a little fat, play it up. If you have a big nose, play it up. Statistically, the guys who don't like it can only help you, and the ones who do like it will be all the more excited. "The results of this study end up highlighting an idea that recent scientific research does indeed support. Which is this: the beautiful may have it good, but online, as in work and life, women who are too attractive don't always have an advantage.Beauty creates more competition--among women, taught they must out-look each other for men and jobs and everyday satisfaction; and among men, who are competing for the most attractive prize. All of which might help explain why 47 percent of corporate recruiters believe it' s possible for a woman to suffer for being "too good-looking" ; why attractive women tend to face heightened examination from their female peers; or, finally, why men on OK Cupid end up contacting women who may ultimately be less attractive--because it removes the opposition. "If you suspect other men are uninterested, it means less competition," explains Rudder. "You might start thinking: maybe she' s lonely.., maybe she' s just waiting to find a guy who appreciates her.., at least I won't get lost in the crowd. "In the end, being beautiful will always have its blessings--but sometimes, there' s more to an advantage than meets the eye.51. It is generally believed that beautiful people[ A] have less difficulty in life [ B ] are less worried about love[ C ] pay less attention to others [ D ] like to gaze at lovely babies52. The OK Cupid survey found that men' s arguments over a woman' s looks_____[A ] have little meaning [ B ] benefit online dating[ C ] will actually hurt her [ D ] add to her popularity53. Christian Rudder advises women to_______[ A] play up their physical advantages [ B ] view their popularity scientifically[ C ] highlight their physical weaknesses [ D ] accept guys who are willing to help54. The attitude of women toward their attractive peers is______[ A ] critical [ B ] friendly[ C ] conservative [ D ] straightforward55. The main idea of the text is that a woman' s good looks_______[ A ] help to shape ideas of beauty [ B ] can put her at a disadvantage[ C ] end up with blessings for her [ D ] will always appeal to the eyeText 3Camps have always reflected children's dreams and parents' fears. In the 1880s, many middle-class families worried that industrial society had broken off some tie to the frontier. Boys were growing soft: too much time with their mothers and teachers, not enough manly activity. So the early camps promised to take weakly boys out into camp life in the woods so that the pursuit of health could be combined with the practical knowledge.Those first campers were wilderness tourists; today a wilderness is anyplace without band-width. Allowing cell phone contradicts the point of sleep away camp: if 19th century campers were meant to regain lost survival skills, 21st century campers need to work on their social skill. They are often missing some basic interactive instruments; fantastically digitally aware, they are less familiar with the ideas of sharing their space, their stuff or the attention of the adults around them. For kids who are allowed to text during dinner, who have their parents whenever they get in trouble or need a ride, a little self-government is probably long overdue.Most camps require kids to leave their phones at home, which shows that the resistance often comes not from the kids but from parents. It's known that parents pack off their children with two cell phones, so they can hand over one and still be able to slip away and call. Parents question camp directors about why they can' t reach their kids by phone. Some services let camps post news and pictures to help the families feel as if they are with the kids at camp. But that just invites inquiry about why Johnny looks sad or how Jenny' s jeans got torn.Even as they yield in varying degrees to the demands of parents, camps endeavor to tell us our kids need a break from our eager interest and exhausting expectations. Camps talk about building independence, argue that having kids learn to solve their own problems and turn to peers and counselors for support is a key part of the experience. The implications are clear. They' re lighting campfires, hiding and seeking, doing things that feel wonderfully improper if just because they involve getting dirtier than usual. Nothing to worry about,Mom.56. The whole point of camp in the 19th century is to[ A] acquire the lost survival skills [ B ] escape from industrial society [ C ] enjoy beautiful natural scenery [ D ] explore the woods in the frontier57. For campers today, wilderness is where_____[ A ] they cannot use cell phones [ B ] they can realize their dreams [ C ] they stay far away from home [ D ] they are trained to be stronger58. According to the text, today' s kids are_______[ A] aware of governing themselves [ B ] skilled in social communication[ C ] good at using electronic devices [ D ] short of the attention from adults59. After seeing the posted news and pictures of their kids at camp, parents would feel______[ A ] curious[ B ] pleasant[ C ] relieved[ D ] worded60. As stated in the last paragraph, camps suggest parents______[ A ] take back their kids' cell phones [ B ] leave their kids alone for a while[ C ] let their kids have a rest from study [ D ] call their kids only when necessaryPart BDirections:Read the following texts in which five people wrote about being a vegetarian. For questions61-65, match the name of each person (61-65) to one of the statements (A-G) given below. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.Laurie:It is encouraging to see that, whether out of sympathy for animals or a concern for their own health or both, people are starting to realize that it does not pay to eat too far up on the food chain. Meat need not be what is for dinner. Factory farming is barbaric and cruel. Every person who reduces the use of animals in his life is performing a lifesaving act.Jeff:I am ready to be a vegetarian, but in our country, farmers, food producers, restaurants and supermarkets are not prepared to support me. We all know that it is much easier and less expensive to get a hamburger at McDonald' s or Chinese takeout or a roast chicken from the supermarket than it isto take the time to shop for, assemble and cook a tasty, nutritious and fulfilling vegetarian meal.Rod:I've heard another term for vegetarians: beady-eyed vegetarians. They' 11 eat things with beady eyes ( fish, chicken) but not with big, sad eyes ( cows, lambs). A friend of mine explained it by saying he would eat only things he thought he could kill himself. He figures he can kill a fish but not a cow. That seems like a more honest and consistent rationale than some of the others I' ve heard.Jerry:As a moral vegetarian, I have found that there is great misunderstanding about vegetarian principles in our society. While some vegetarians keep off animals as a matter of health, we moral vegetarians don' t want other animals to live for us, nor do we want other animals to die for us, as they do for food, clothing and wasteful scientific research. All animals live for their own sake, not for mine.Ellen:Why do some people think that animals and human beings are the same? In my opinion, a human life is worth a lot more than an animal' s. I think that wemust stop thinking of meat eaters as killers. Vegetarians also kill vegetable life. Is there any difference? Eat vegetables and meat; both help you to be healthy and allow you to have all the nutrients your bodies need.Now match the name of each person (61 to65) to the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements.61. Laurie [ A] All animals have the right to live for themselves.62. Jeff [ B ] Some vegetarians in fact eat small-sized animals.63. Rod [ C ] Vegetarians need to do more to save animals' lives.64. Jerry [ D ] Some people have overstressed the rights of animals.65. Ellen [ E ] Vegetarians should be consistent in their eating habits.[ F] How can I become a vegetarian without a favorable environment?[G]Eating less meat saves not only the life of animals but also that ofyour own.SECTION Ⅳ Writing( 40 minutes)Directions:You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section on your ANSWER SHEET.Part A66. Your friend Paul is coming to visit you next month. In his last email,he asked you about the interesting places in your hometown. Write an email back to Paul, telling him about:1 ) some interesting places you would recommend;2) things necessary for the travel.You should write approximately 100 words. Do not use your own name at the end of your email. Use "Wang Lin" instead.Part B67. Below is a picture illustrating a man frustrated by rude remarks on his posts online. Write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points:1 ) the phenomenon and causes of online rudeness;2)your comments on the problem.参考答案及精析第一部分听力理解 (略)第二部分英语知识运用参考译文民间玩具是指其设计一代代传承下来，由手工而不是工厂制作而成的玩具。

2014年下半年笔译三级实务真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. English-Chinese Translation 2. Chinese-English TranslationPART 1 English-Chinese Translation (60 points)Translate the following passage into Chinese. The time for this part is 120 minutes.1．It sounds so promising. A network of dedicated cycle routes runs through a city, with air pumps to fix flat tires, footrests to lean on while taking breaks and trash cans that are specially angled, so you can throw in empty water bottles without stopping. Best of all, you can cycle on those routes for long distances without having to make way for cars and trucks at junctions and traffic lights, according to the official description of the Cycle Super Highways, which are under construction here as part of the Danish capital’s efforts to become carbon-neutral by 2025. Are they as good as they sound? These days it is hard to find a big city that doesn’t make grandiose claims to encourage cycling, and harder still to find one that fulfills them. Redesigning congested traffic systems to add bike lanes to overcrowded roads is fiendishly difficult, especially in historic cities with narrow cobbled streets like Copenhagen. But as its cycling program sounds so ambitious, I went there to try it. Maybe I’d be less cynical if I lived in Amsterdam, Cologne or any other city with decent cycling facilities. But as a Londoner, I’ve learned the hard way to be suspicious whenever politicians promise to do anything bike-friendly. London’s mayor, Boris Johnson, is a keen cyclist, who issues policy papers with auspicious titles like “Cycling Revolution” and has continued his predecessor’s biking program by introducing a cycle-rental project and building new bike lanes. So far, so good. You may think, unless you have braved the potholes, parked trucks and construction debris that obstruct those lanes, many of which appear to have been designed by someone who has never seen a bicycle, let alone ridden one. Luckily for Copenhagen’s cyclists, their system has been more thoughtfully designed. The capital is a compact, reasonably flat city which is naturally bike-friendly, and even its old cycle routes are wider and better maintained than London’s. More than a third of Copenhageners already bike to work or school, mainly on short journeys of an average of 5 kilometers, or 3 miles. The city’s traffic planners hope to encourage people to cycle for longer distances by creating the cycling equivalent of freeways, which will provide fast, direct routes of up to 22 kilometers into the center. A total of 28 highways are planned, providing 495 kilometers of dedicated bike tracks. The first one from the western suburb of Albertslund opened in April 2012, followed a year later by the second, from Farum, northwest of the city. What are the super highways like? Judging by my experience of the Farum route, they’re great. Impressive though the air pumps, footrests and angled trash cans are, the biggest thrill was pedaling through the “green waves” of uninterrupted green traffic lights, which have been programmed to prioritize cyclists over cars. It was also cheering to see bikers chatting while cycling two or three abreast in “conversation lanes”. Like mosturban bikers, I usually value the practical benefits of cycling, as a speedy means of transport and convenient form of exercise, but the Farum route made it as pleasurable as zipping along empty country lanes. The planners hope the full network will eventually encourage a 30-percent increase in cycling among Copenhagen’s commuters, which would be hugely beneficial in terms of reducing the city’s CO2 emissions and health care costs.正确答案：听起来真不错。

PETS3级历年真题听力By Fred QiuKINGHOME FLTCPart A1.What does the man ask the woman to do?A.To help him with his paper.B. To play with him.C. To go to see a play with him.D. To visit him tomorrow.2.What will the two speakers do first?A.Look for sports clothes.B. Move the desk.C. Paint the wall.D. Ask someone to help them move the desk.3.When did the concert begin?A.7:15B. 7:30C. 7:50D. 7:354.Why does the man want the woman to give up drinking?A.Because he doesn’t want the woman to relax.B.Because he thinks it is bad for her health.C.Because the woman is going to have a baby.D.Because it’s a bad example to the children.5.What does the woman mean?A.Professor Zhang couldn’t be in the lab.B.Professor Zhang forgot to turn off the lights in the lab.C.Professor Zhang went home a long time ago.D.Professor Zhang was the last one to leave the lab.6.What does the man imply?A.Jane will certainly be glad to hear about Bill’s promotion.B.Jane has lost her job.C.Jane probably won’t feel pleased with Bill’s promotion.D.Jane should have got the promotion.7.What does the man mean?A.It is impossible for Toby to pass the exam.B.He doesn’t know whether Toby will pass the exam or not.C.Toby will certainly pass the exam.D.Toby doesn’t know the way to the classroom.8.What does the woman say about the course?A.It is more difficult than everyone says.B.It is not interesting at all.C.She doesn’t believe the course is difficult.D.It is as difficult as everyone says.9.How did the man travel?A.By plane.B. By bus.C. By train.D. By car.10.What does the man suggest they should do?A.Put another bookshelf in the room.B.Put the bookshelf in the kitchen.C.Move the old dining table out of the room.D.Put the old dining table in the room.Part BQuestions 11 ~ 13 are based on a dialogue between a clerk of Air-ticket Booking Office and a customer.11.Where does the conversation take place?A.At an airport.B. On the phone.C. In a ticket office.D. We don’t know.12.Which flight will the man take?A.3:45 flight.B. 1:30 flightC. 5:00 flight.D. Either 3:45 flight or 5:00 flight.13.How much money does the man have to pay for the tickets?A.450 dollars.B. 900 dollars.C. 1,350 dollars.D. 1,800 dollars.Question 14 ~ 17 are based on the following dialogue.14.What does Nancy think of her new neighbors?A.They are not polite.B. They seem nice.C. They are crazy.D. They don’t talk much.15.What bothers Nancy about her new neighbor’s son?A.He sings in the mid-night.B. He drives too fast.C. His radio wakes her children.D. He comes back too late.16.What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A.Neighbors.B. Colleagues.C. Husband and wife.D. Classmates.17.What suggestion does the man give?A.Nancy should visit her neighbors and make some complaints.B.Nancy should talk about her children with her neighbors.C.Nancy should let the neighbors’ son stoop playing the radio.D.Nancy should say hello to the neighbors whenever she comes across them. Questions 18 ~ 21 are based on the following dialogue.18.How does David go back home from the store?A.On foot.B. By bike.C. By car.D. Jane offers him a lift.19.Why did David go to the store?A.Because he wanted to buy some bags.B.Because he wanted to buy some grocery for a dinner.C.Because he wanted to meet with Jane.D.Because he wanted to buy the Kremers some gifts.20.What can we learn about the Kremers from the dialogue?A.They are coming home from a vacation.B.They are David’s relatives.C.They asked David to prepare dinner before they arrived home.D.They rent a room to David in their house.21.What do we know about David?A.He is working in a school.B.He is grateful to the Kremers.C.He has little money and can’t afford to pay the house rent.D.He is inviting some of his friends to the dinner.Questions 22 ~ 25 are based on a passage about London taxi drivers.22.Why are London taxi drivers efficient?A.Because they all grow up in London.B.Because they have a special license.C.Because they all have gone through a very tough training period.D.Because they drive at a high speed.23.How long does the training period last?A. Two years.B. Three years.C. Four years.D. Two to four years.24.Why do learner drivers have to keep their present jobs?A.Because they want to earn more money.B.Because they a re not allowed to earn money as drivers without a license.C.Because they don’t want to leave the jobs.D.Because they are asked to do so.25.What can we learn from the passage?A.London tax drives always take a map of London with them.B.Streets in London are quite small.C.Learner taxi drivers use cars during the training.D.The exams during the training period are not easy.Part A1.What does the man want to do?A. Attend a private party.B. Celebrate his birthday.C. Cancel his reservation.D. Reserve a dinner table.2. Whom are the speakers expecting to come soon?A. A postman.B. A salesman.C. A repairman.D. A policeman.3. How does the woman feel at the man’s words?A. She is excited.B. She is worried.C. She is satisfied.D. She is surprised.4. What will the woman do?A. Go to bed for a rest.B. Take some medicine.C. Stay in with the man.D. Eat out with the man.5. What do the speakers think of products manufactured nowadays?A. They are too expensive.B. They are difficult to use.C. They are of poor quality.D. They are out of fashion.6. What do we learn about the man from the dialogue?A. He doesn’t need a car.B. He’s just got a good deal.C. H e’s just bought a new car.D. He doesn’t have enough money.7. What does the man think of Frank?A. He is dependable.B. He is weak-minded.C. He is a tough person.D. He is a flexible person.8. What is the woman doing according t the dialogue?A. Arranging a seaside trip for old people.B. Expressing her thanks to the trip organizer.C. Complaining about yesterday’s seaside trip.D. Asking the trip organizer to improve his work.9. What do we learn about the man last night?A. He couldn’t get out of his room.B. He left his key with his roommate.C. He couldn’t find the key to his room.D. He helped his neighbor break the lock.10. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Clean his glasses after painting.B. Take off his glasses before painting.C. Press the plastic wrap on the ceiling.D. Cover his glasses with the plastic wrap.Part BQuestions 11-13 are based on the following interview with the manager of a company that turns garbage into new products.11. Where did the man get the money for his company?12. What mistake does the man say his company made?13. What does the man think of large companies?Questions 14-17 are based on part of a job interview.14. What was the man’s major as an undergraduate?15. What does the man think of his job in Magna Design?16. What does the man expect from a new job?17. What job is the man applying for?Questions 18-21 are based on a conversation between two classmates.18. What did Edward want the man do?19. Why is the man so upset?20. Why was Edward absent from his chemistry class?21. What do we learn about the man?Questions 22-25 are based on a radio program about coffee vacations.22. What does Smith say about coffee?23. What is the price of a coffee vacation per person in Italy?24. How many days does the tour in Peru last?25. What can vacationers do in Hawaii?。

2014届武汉高三9月调考听力录音稿Text 1Woman: Excuse me， are you Mr Brown from San Francisco?Men: yes, I am. and you are?Woman:Welcome to Wuhan ,I'm Linda from Wuhan university.Man: you must have waited for a long time,the flight is about two hours late.!Text2Woman: How miserable a day it is today!Man:yeah , the weather is horrible!Woman: Is it always like this? Pouring down with heavy rains all day in the season of the year.Man: God knows I wish it would be fine tomorrow,otherwise it will ruin our holiday.Text3Man:hi Alice,would you be able to come over on Sunday night?Woman:yes, I think so, what's up?Man:My folks are going to give me a small party for my graduation. Woman:Terrific! They are so nice.Text 4Woman:Hello Mr Black,I'm calling to say goodbye. I'll be leaving tomorrow. Man:Now I'm sure you're excited to go back home very soon.Woman:Absolutely!I can't wait to s ee my family and enjoy my mum’s delicious food.Text 5Woman:Pass the final exam?Man:If only I had followed your advice and focused all my attention to my study.Woman:Come come,it's no use crying over spilled milk time, Tom.Text 6Woman: What a shame about your accident!Man: yes it was bad luck.I suppose I should have been more careful. Woman:oh come on, cheer up! It could have been much worse, you know,I think you'll be out of hospital in no time.Man: I hope so,but the doctor says,it'll be about two weeks before I can be out.Woman:Don't worry, you'll be okay.Text 7Woman:Front desk, can I help you ?Man:yes,I’m leaving and checking out right now, and what to get a taxi to the train station,could you get one for me please?Woman:Certainly, I'll get a taxi for you. Will you be driving right to the train station?Man: no, I need to stop by a shop for some food.Woman:Okay, there will be a taxi outside in ten minutes, it would take less than five minutes to check out.Text 8Man:Hi Laura,what are you reading?Woman:King Arthur and his knights.Man: how'd you like it?Woman:Well I like it very much,if I may say so,it is the best I've ever read.Man: Really? Is it that good?Woman: yeah ,to tell the truth, I really like the characters and plot.You should read it.Man:I think I will,can you lend it to me?Woman: Sure,but not now,you can have it after I have finished reading,by the way, what are you reading right now?Man:I'm reading Joys Jolisis and I am fed up with it.Woman: why?Man: It's written in a very strange style,and it's tough for me to understandWoman:But it's very famous book.Man: yeah, but it seems that only stareters can enjoy itText 9Woman:Excuse me, Mr Baker,but I was wondering if you could spare me a few minutes.Man:of course,sit down please,what's it?Woman: Thank you,you see it's about my husband.He is ill and has to go to hospital tomorrow,the doctor says it's an important operation,and it has to be done as soon as possible,I need to take care of him when he is in hospital.Man: I see,I think I understand now,you need a few days off to look after your husband.Woman:Yes, that's it. But will that be all right?Man: Sure Jane,all I want to do now is to make sure that there's someone to cover you while you are away. When can you be back?Woman: My husband should be out of hospital by next Tuesday, so I can be back on Wednesday.Man: Well perhaps you'd better stay at home on Wednesday as well. Just giveyour husband extra time to rest.I’ll arrange someone to take over your job.Woman:It's so kind of you, Mr baker. Thank you.Man:I am glad I could help.Text 10As teenagers, every day you may feel stressed and tired,today,I'd like to give you some tips,which I think should be of great value and benefit to you. My first tip is to exercise,do you know that one of the best ways to deal with stress is exercise? Stress produces chemicals in your body that make you feel tense,your heart beat faster,your muscles get tight,you bring it harder and your blood pressure goes up,exercise lose those chemicals out of your body. Exercise can also help you sleep better and improve the quality of sleep,so choose any activity which can give you fun. The type of activity that will reduce your stress best depends on your personality and lifestyle,if you a quiet student,playing basketball or footballmay be best. If you're active,calming exercise may be better.The second tip is to get plenty of rest. Teenagers need lots of sleep because they're growing and developing at a great speed. Not getting enough sleep can give you bad skin,and make it hard for you to concentrate. Keeping your sleep on the schedule helps too. Go to sleep and get off at the same time every day.My last tip is to eat well. Eating well means eating a variety of foods which are high in vitamins and minerals,do not eat too much food rich in fat. Do remember,you should not skip meals or eat too much junk food, as fruits and vegetables are good for our health , so eat more of them.。

Spot DictationThe subject of today’s lecture is culture shock: group pressure in action. Culture shock, as you know, is the term used to describe the experience many people have when they travel to another country, and it can be seen as a manifestation of group pressure in action. It is a good example of group pressure, because it shows what happens when an individual suddenly experiences different culture rules, the rules of another cultural group.Now culture shock is complex phenomenon, but I’m going to focus on three main ideas in this lecture. First of all, we will consider the reasons why people experience culture shock.Secondly, I will describe the different stages of this experience. Finally, I’ll mention some possible applications of this research, because although you might think that culture shock effects, say, only travellers that is not the case. In fact, cross-cultural studies have immense practical value for modern society.First, then, why do people experience culture shock? Think about this for a minute. When you grow up in a particular set of surroundings, naturally you get used to the rules and guidelines that govern the behavior. of the people around you. In a sense, you become totally dependent on the rules of your social group. You tend to ques articulated, and therefore, you’re not aware of their impact. In other words, tion them; you just accept them without thinking. These rules are often not clearlyyou are not necessarily conscious of them.They only become important when, for example, you go to another country or a different environment that’s governed by a different set of rules. In fact, this experience can be so shocking that it has been compared to having a bucket of cold water thrown over you.Culture shock happens precisely because you cannot use your own culture as a map to guide your own behavior. and your own understanding of what surrounds you. You’re totally out of control, just as if you were driving along a highway in the dark, without a road map. And because of this, people often behave irrationally. It’s a highly stressful experience, and there are different symptom in different stages.【注释】这篇Spot Dictation难度适中，没有非常生僻的单词。