2005年9月公共英語等級考試(pets)三級真題

1、2005年9月公共英語等級考試(PETS)三級真題SECTION I Listening Comprehension(25 minutes)Directions：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， Par

2、t 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 ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions， you may raise

3、 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 answerA， B， C or D， and mark it in your test booklet. Y

4、ou will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE. Example： You will hear：W：Could you please tell me if the Beijing flight will be arriving on time?M：Yes， Madam. It should be arriving in about ten minutes.You will read：Who do you think the woman is talking to?A

5、 A bus conductor. B A clerk at the airport. C A taxi driver. D A clerk at the station. From the dialogue，we know that only a clerk at the airport is likely to know the arrival time of a flight，so you should choose answerBand mark it in your test booklet. Now look at question 1.1.What does the man wa

6、nt to do?A See the movie before eating.B See the movie with the woman.C Hurry to the cinema.D Stay in town for a while.2.Why did the man feel sorry?A He had lied to his wife.B The house was a mess.C The plates and cups were broken.D He failed to stay at home as required.3.What does the woman give th

7、e man?A A tourist guide.B A flight schedule.C A magazine.D A newspaper.4.How does the woman feel at the end of the conversation?A Disappointed.B Relieved.C Puzzled.D Pleased.5.Where does the conversation probably take place?A At a department store.B In a restaurant.C At a post office.D In an office.

8、6.Whats the mans problem?A He has no time to talk with the boss.B He cant tell a good story.C He has trouble collecting the data.D He hasnt finished his work.7.Which of the following is true about the woman?A She sings very well.B Shes a popular musician.C She is interested in music.D Shes good at p

9、laying the piano.8.Why doesnt the woman like the clothes?A She prefers oldfashioned clothes.B Everyones wearing them.C The colors are bright.D The style is wild.9.What are the speakers talking about?A The school library.B A project about Canada.C The money the woman found.D An old book the man is re

10、ading.10.What do we learn from this conversation?A The old car is in good condition.B His wife is tired of the old car.C The man is fed up with the old car.D The man cares much about his wifes feelings.Part BYou will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one， you will have 5 se

11、conds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening， answer each question by choosing A， B， C or D. After listening， you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear the recording ONLY ONCE.Questions 1113 are based on the following dialogue between a

12、customer and a shop assistant. 11.What does the woman want the man to do?A Give her money back.B Have the spoiled chicken replaced.C Tell her the way to a shop.D Look for her lost receipt.12.Why does the man reject the womans request?A The company wont recall goods already sold.B There isnt anything

13、 wrong with the chicken.C The chicken isnt sold at Browns.D The company policy does not allow this.13.Why does the woman apologize to the man?A For her rude behavior.B For her mistake.C For her spoiling the mans clothes.D For her misunderstanding the man.Questions 1417 are based on the following job

14、 interview. 14.How long exactly has the man been out of work?A Two years.B Two years and three months.C Three years.D Three years and two months.15.What was the mans last job?A A cook.B A waiter.C A repairman.D A cowboy.16.Why did he leave his last job?A He couldnt bear the boss.B He couldnt stand t

15、he heat.C He didnt earn a lot of money.D He was fired.17.What can we assume about the man?A He is well educated.B He has rich experiences.C He has many skills.D He is a lazy man.Questions 1821 are based on a conversation about renting an apartment. 18.What is the livingroom like?A Its small but brig

16、ht and airy.B Its big, bright and airy.C Its bright but small and not airy.D Its big, airy but not bright.19.Whats true about the heating?A Its only available during the day.B Its only available for bedrooms.C Its not in good condition.D Its available all day.20.How far is the nearest market?A Ten m

17、inutes by bike.B Ten minutes by car.C Ten minutes by underground.D Ten minutes on foot.21.What does the man decide to do?A To talk it over with his wife.B To consult with his friend.C To see another apartment.D To move in within a week.Questions 2225 are based on the following weather forecast. 22.W

18、hat was the weather like today?A Sunny.B Cloudy.C Rainy.D Windy.23.What was the high temperature for most of the state today?A 97.B 95.C 90.D 77.24.What is Saturday evenings weather forecast for the state?A Light rain over the entire state.B Heavy showers over the northern part.C Some rain in parts

19、of the state.D Strong wind from a storm front.25.What should the weather be like for Sunday night?A Cool.B Rainly.C Windy.D Fair.Now you have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1. That is the end of the listening comprehension section.SECTION II Use of English(

20、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 ANSWER SHEET 1. TextMany years ago when the summers seemed longer and life was less complicated, we had rented a cottage 26 a river in the heart of the country 27 the whole

21、family was going to 28 a threeweek holiday. There were four of us: me, Mum and Dad, and Mums sister, Auntie June. Oh, and I mustnt forget to 29 Spot, our little dog. I was 30 to go off by myself all day, 31 I promised to be careful and took Spot with me for 32 .One day I was out fishing with Spot wh

22、en we heard a lot of shouting in the 33 followed by a scream and splash. I was a bit 34 so I called Spot and we both hid 35 a bush where we could see but not be 36 . After a few moments, a straw hat came drifting down the river, followed by an oar, a picnic basket and 37 oar. Then came the rowing bo

23、at itself, but it was 38 upside down! A few seconds later my Dad and Auntie June came running 39 the river bank, both wet 40 . Spot started barking so I came out of hiding and said hello. My Dad got really angry 41 me for not trying to catch the boat as it went past. luckily, 42 , the boat and both

24、the oars had been caught by an overhanging tree a little further downstream, but not the hat or picnic basket. So I had to let them 43 my sandwiches. Dad and Auntie June both made me 44 not to tell Mum what had happened 45 she would be worried.26.A on B by C in D across27.A where B that C which D wh

25、en28.A plan B manage C consume D spend29.A mention B bring C send D lead30.A forced B ordered C allowed D encouraged31.A even if B provided C lest D as if32.A instructionB inspectionC protection D supervision33.A place B space C sky D distance34.A scared B amused C excited D disturbed35.A beside B b

26、efore C behind D beneath36.A seen B viewed C watched D observed37.A the other B each otherC another D one another38.A rolling B floating C circling D sinking39.A down B beside C to D on40.A within B over C under D through41.A at B against C with D to42.A moreover B then C therefore D however43.A spa

27、re B share C borrow D divide44.A agree B decide C guarantee D promise45.A except thatB in case C in order thatD on condition thatSECTION 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

28、 on ANSWER SHEET 1. Text 1Earthquakes may rightly be ranked as one of the most destructive forces known to man: since records began to be written down, it has been estimated that earthquake related fatalities have numbered in the millions, and that earthquake related destruction has been beyond calc

29、ulation. The greater part of such damage and loss of life has been due to collapse of buildings and the effects of rockslides, floods, fire, disease, tsunamis (gigantic sea waves), and other observable events resulting from earthquakes, rather than from the quakes themselves.The great majority of al

30、l earthquakes occur in two specific geographic areas. One such area covers the Pacific Ocean and its bordering landmasses. The other extends from the East Indies to the Atlas Mountains, including the Himalayas, Iran, Turkey, and the Alpine regions. It is in these two great belts or zones that ninety

31、 percent of all earthquakes take place; they may, however, happen anywhere at any time.This element of the unknown has for centuries added greatly to the dread and horror surrounding earthquakes, but in recent times there have been indications that earthquake forecast may be possible. By analyzing c

32、hanges in animal behavior, patterns of movements in the earths shell, variations in the earths force of attraction, and the frequency with which minor earth shakes are observed, scientists have shown increasing success in expecting when and where earthquakes will strike. As a result, a worldwide ear

33、thquake warning network is already in operation and has helped to prepare for (and thus lessen)the vast destruction that might otherwise have been totally unexpected.It is doubtful that man will ever be able to control earthquakes and get rid of their destructiveness altogether, but as how and why e

34、arthquakes happen become better understood, man will become more and more able to deal with their possible damage before they occur.46.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A Earthquake destruction is declining.B Earthquake forecast is improving.C Man is no longer fearfu

35、l of earthquakes.D Man is capable of conquering earthquakes.47.We can infer from the passage that quakes .A may happen anywhere at any timeB mostly strike in oceans and mountainsC are unobservable in masses of landD are hardly the direct cause of fatalities48.The phrase “this element of the unknown”

36、 (Paragraph 3) refers to .A the extension of earthquake zonesB the percentage of earthquake occurrencesC when and where earthquakes may occurD what big damage earthquakes may cause49.Mans research on earthquake forecast at present is to .A reduce the loss from earthquake disastersB lower the frequen

37、cy of earthquakesC release the energy that causes earthquakesD analyze the relationship between different earthquakes50.Which of the following describes the authors purpose in writing the passage?A Inform the reader.B Entertain the reader.C Disprove a concept.D Question a conceptText 2The rate of po

38、pulation growth is fastest in underdeveloped countries. In these countries a high birthrate is accompanied by a lowered death rate thanks to improved standards of public health. Ideally it should be possible to counter balance the effect of a reduced death rate by an increased use of family planning

39、. In practice, however, population control is a complex matter. Throughout history people have determined the size of their families according to the cultural values of their societies.Population control has long been a subject of discussion among researchers. Some have argued that the supply of goo

40、d land is limited. In order to feed a large population, bad land must be cultivated and the good land overworked . As a result, each person produces less in a given amount of time and this means a lower average income than could be obtained with a smaller population. Other researchers have argued th

41、at a large population gives more scope for the development of facilities such as sports, roads and railways, which are not likely to be built unless there is a big demand to justify them. Similarly, it can be argued that the public costs of society will not be so heavy to each individual if they are

42、 shared among the members of a large population.One of the difficulties in implementing birth control lies in the fact that official attitudes to population growth vary from cuntry to country. In underdeveloped countries where a large population is pressing hard upon the limits of food, space and na

43、tural resources, it will be the first concern of government to place a limit on the birthrate. In a welldeveloped society the problem may be more complex. A declining birthrate may lead to unemployment because it results in a shrinking market. Cities with a declining population may have to face the

44、prospect of a shrinking tax base and a fall in land values. If there are fewer children going to school, teachers may be thrown out of work. When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened. Faced with considerations such as these, the go

45、vernment of a developed country may well prefer to see a slowly increasing population, rather than one which is stable or in decline.51.One reason for quick population increase in underdeveloped countries is that .A those countries encourage people to have large familiesB people can get government s

46、upport if they have more kidsC improved public health standards have reduced death rate greatlyD those countries have enough resources to support a large population52.The writer suggests that policy makers should consider cultural values .A in carrying out family planningB in producing birth control

47、 drugsC in improving public health standardsD in introducing birth control techniques53.A large population in an underdeveloped country may lead to .A a rise in work efficiencyB a shortage of farm workersC a decline in grain productionD a reduction in average income54.Some peole believe that populat

48、ion control in developed countries may .A increase market demandB lower unemployment rateC slow down economic growthD create more job opportunities55.According to the writer, developd countries prefer .A a strandstill populationB a fast increasing populationC a slowly growing populationD a steadily

49、decreasing populationText 3Everyone knows how the story of Cinderella ends, but did you ever really think about how she spent her days before she met the prince? Her daily routine was not fascinating. She did everything from sweeping the floor to cooking the meals. If someone had asked Cinderella, “

50、Are there any kinds of household work that you particularly hate?” she probably would have answered, “Why, none, of course. Housework is my duty!” In the real world, however, most people have definite dislikes for certain sorts of household work. Two of these tasks are ironing clothes and washing di

51、shes.Ironing clothes is most hated because it is not a task that can be completed quickly or thoughtlessly. Each piece of clothing must be handled individually, so ironing a basket of laundry can take hours! After ironing a piece of clothing with great caution, which requires smoothing out the fabri

52、c, and following the seams, you need to place it on a hanger as soon as possible. If you do not follow these directions carefully, it might become wrinkled and you have to start over. Perhaps that is why ironing is not a favorite thing to do. It calls for extreme attention to detail from beginning t

53、o end.Another household job that many people dislike is washing dishes. Of course, some people claim that this work is no longer a problem because we have dishwashers now! However, no one would argue that dishes, silverware, and especially pots and pans washed in a dishwasher dont come out as clean

54、as they do when washed by hand. For this reason, many of us continues to wash our dishes by hand, but we are not necessarily happy doing it. Cleaning dishes is a job that not only takes a lot of energy but also requires the patience to wash and dry them. In addition, unlike ironing clothes, washing dishes is a thing that usually must be done every day. I dont know how Cinderella felt about this particular task, but I believe that most people hate it as much as I do.56.For Cinderella, doing household work is .A an assi