2013年3月公共英语三级考试真题及答案

2013 年 3 月公共英语三级考试真题及答案 SECTION I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes) Directions: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English.You will hear a se lection 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 all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET l. 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 PartAin your test booklet. Part A Directions. You 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 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue only once. . 1.What does the man want to do? [A] Learn how to dance [B]Dance with the woman. [C] Invite the woman to a party. [D]Ask for the woman's advice 2.What do we learn about the man? [A] He is health-conscious. [B]He is sensitive to taste. , [C] He often catches colds. [D]He likes eating onions. 3.Where is the woman talking with the man? [A]At her workplace. [B]At her home. [C] In a hospital. [D]In a hotel. 4.What do we learn about David's sister? ’ [A] She is living in Paris now. [B].She is moving to Paris soon. [C] She will leave her husband. [D]She will work in Paris soon, 5.What does the woman say to the man? [A]She must change her driving habits. [B]She must learn the new traffic rules. [ C ] She must renew her driver's license. [D] She must improve her driving skills. 6. What is the man mainly talking about? [ A ] A long-lost friend. [ B ] Preparations for a trip. [ C ] An extraordinary experience. [D] Wild animals in South Africa. 7. What is the woman' s purpose in speaking to the man? [ A ] To tell him about a bank robbery. [ B ] To recommend a good Book to him. [ C ] To give him some advice on safety. [D] To ask him to help her with banking. 8. What is the most important quality a parent should have according to the man? [ A ] To be patient. [ B ] To be consistent. [ C ] To be supportive. [D] To be considerate. 9. Why is the woman happy? [ A ] Her present rent is much lower. [ B ] Her room is bigger than before. [ C ] She has got rid of her dull work. [D] She has left her former roommate. 10. What are the speakers going to do? [ A ] Change to another flight. [ B ] Take a rest while waiting. [ C ] Take their seats on the flight. [D ] Complain about the flight delay. Part B Directions: You will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds 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 11--13 are based on the following conversation between a man and a woman who have just arrived at the cinema. 11. Why did the speakers go to the cinema early? [ A ] To get ideal seats. [ B ] To buy some drinks. [ C ] To avoid traffic jams. [D] To meet some friends. 12. Where was the man when he offered to get something to drink? [ A ] At the cinema Box office. [ B ] Between the rows of seats. [ C ] In the line to get into the cinema. [D] In the lobby when they had a rest. 13. What can we learn about the ticket? [ A ] It was for a seat in the front row. [ B ] It could be used by two holders. [ C ] It could be used repeatedly. [D] It showed no seat number. Questions 14--17 are based on the following conversation between a reporter and a pop singer. 14. Why did the company put the two singers together as a group? [ A ] They are B。th talented singers. [ B ] They are B。th popular among fans. [ C ] Their voices make a good match. [ D] Their appearances make a good match. 15. What are the two singers best at? [ A ] Soft rock.. [ B ] Slow music, [ C ] Love songs. [D] Country music. 16. Why does the company like the song "Studying"? [ A ] It displays a different singing style. [ B ] It has some distinguishing features. [ C ] It adapts to audiences" different tastes. [D] It brings out the best of the singers'voice. 17. What is the main idea of the song "Believe" according to the man? [ A ] Make music part of your life. [ B ] Share your happiness with others. [ C ] Trust yourself before others trust you. [D] Learn to interpret the power of music. Questions 18--21 are based on the following discussion about job applicants at an employment agency. 18. What kind of position is to be offered? [ A ] A teacher. [ B ] A director. [ C ] An operator. [D] A programmer. 19. What do the two speakers say about Anderson? [ A ] He is dependable. [ B ] He is well-trained. [C] He is experienced. [ D] He is hard-working. 20. Why does the man think Logan is the best candidate? [ A ] She is devoted. [ B ] She is intelligent. [ C ] She is considerate. [D] She is enthusiastic. 21. How many applicants do the speakers mention? [A] 2. [B] 3. [C] 4. [D] 5. Questions 22--25 are based on part of an interview on setting and reaching goals. 22. What does the woman say about everybody' s life? [A ] It' s like a road. [ B ] It' s like a struggle. [ C ] There' s much business. [D] There' s much happiness. 23. Why do most people fail to reach goals according to the woman? [ A ] They give in to a lot of interruptions. [ B ] They tend to set too ambitious goals. [ C ] They change their goals very often. [D] They have too many goals at once.