全国公共英语等级考试三级 e

[00:00.00]Questions 19-22 are based on the following news report. [00:06.64]You now have 20 seconds to read the questions.Over the past twomonths, [00:34.93]a group of secondary school students have taken turns to clean private cars early in the morning [00:42.40]before going to school Every day at dawn,two students from a Form II class at Kung Lee College [00:51.49]have headed for a block of luxury flats in Tai Hang Road, [00:57.08]to wash and mop private cars. [01:00.40]The students were not trying to make a few dollars for pocket money-- [01:05.38]they were trying to help a classmate. [01:08.78]This classmates father,who worked as a cleaner at the building, [01:13.98]was admitted to hospital recently with a serious heart disease. [01:18.99]His daughter,left by herself and with no other relative in Hong Kong, [01:25.08]faced the biggest problem in her life. [01:28.79]To help her pay the medical expenses,the girl's classmates volunteered to help her [01:36.08]by doing the cleaning job on her father's behalf. [01:40.68]However,the students' enthusiasm failed to change her tragic fortunes, [01:47.26]her father died.The students then chipped in with their savings to pay for the funeral expenses, [01:55.57]They also called on residents of the building and asked them contribute. [02:01.86]In addition,they took turns in taking their classmateto their homes [02:07.87]to comfort and console her. [02:11.27]However,she recently returned to her home--a seventy square foot cubicle in the basement of the building [02:19.65]--as she wanted to be independent. [02:23.65]"Although I've come across much misfortune I've not lost hope. [02:30.44]I want to be a useful person and I want to find a meaningful job,"she said yesterday. [02:37.73]She said she has no immediate plans, [02:41.80]although her ambition is to continue her studies and become a nurse. [02:47.71]You have one minute to answer questions 19-22. [02:55.41]19.Why did the students clean the cars? [03:00.01](A)They wanted to help the cleaners daughter. [03:03.72](B)They wanted to earn some pocket money. [03:07.32](C)They needed money for their classmate's [03:10.82](D)They wanted to help a hospital. [03:16.62]20.What was the biggest problem the cleaner's daughter faced? [03:20.91](A)She had a serious heart disease.(B)She would not clean the cars herself. [03:25.82](C)Her father was ill and she had no family in Hong Kong. [03:30.02](D)Her school friends were too poor to help her. [03:33.21]21.Whom did they also turn to for the funeral expenses? [03:37.03](A)the girl's relatives(B)the car owners [03:44.00](C)their parents(D)residents of the building [03:48.99]22.What did the girl want to do?(A)to live with her relatives [03:54.89](B)to be independent(C)to become a doctor [03:59.49](D)to stay with one of her classmates [04:05.29]Questions 23-25 are based on the following story. [04:16.60]You now have 15 seconds to read the questions. [04:22.79]M:Honey,the basketball game is about to start. [04:42.59]Could you bring me some chips and a bowel of ice cream? [04:46.69]And ...uh ...a slice of pizza from the fridge.W:Anything else? [04:52.39]M:Nope,that's all for now. [04:55.50]Hey,hon,you know,they're organizing acompany basketballteam, [05:00.80]and I'm thinking about joining.What do you think?W:Humpf [05:05.89]M:"Humpf" What do you mean "Humpf." [05:09.50]I was the star player in high school. [05:12.79]W:Yeah,twenty-five years ago.Look, [05:17.00]I just don't want you to have a heart attack running up and down the court. [05:22.59]M:So,what are you suggesting?Should I just abandon the idea? [05:27.68]I'm not that out of shape. [05:30.37]W:Well...you ought to at least get a physical before you begin. [05:35.07]I mean,it HAS been at least five years since you played at all. [05:40.06]M:Well,okay,but ...W:And you need to watch your diet and cut back on the fatty foods, [05:45.97]like the ice cream. [05:48.87]And you should try eating more fresh fruits and vegetables. [05:53.07]M:Yeah,you're probably right. [05:56.15]W:And you should take up a little weight training [05:59.84]to strengthen your muscles or perhaps try cycling to build up your cardiovascular system. [06:06.94]Oh,and you need to go to bed early instead of watching TV half the night. [06:13.45]M:Hey,you're starting to sound like my personal fitness instructor! [06:18.15]W:No,I just love you and want you around for a long,long time. [06:24.94]M:Thanks.You have 45 seconds to answer questions 23-25. [06:33.14]23.What does the man want to do?(A)play basketball with friends from work [06:37.95](B)try out for the company baseball team [06:41.95](C)get in shape and compete in a cycling race(D)become a star player [06:44.85]24.What is the woman's main concern? [06:48.95](A)She is worried her husband will spend too much time away from. [06:55.03](B)She is afraid her husband will become a fitness freak. [06:58.51](C)She is concerned about her husband's health. [07:03.08](D)She is afraid her husband will become a laughingstock. [07:07.57]25.What does the woman advise about the man's diet? [07:11.57](A)He should consume less salt.(B)He should eat less fatty foods. [07:17.05](C)He should add more protein products to his diet. [07:20.74](D)He should avoid eating sweet things. [07:26.25]This is the end of Part B. [07:32.44]Exercise 7 Part A You will hear 10 short dialogues. [07:43.33]For each dialogue,there is one question and four possible answers. [07:50.05]Choose the correct answer--A,B,C,or D,and mark it in your test booklet. [08:00.84]You will have 15 seconds to answer the question [08:05.75]and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE. [08:11.05]Now look at question 1. [08:15.75]1.W:How's your new flat?M:Oh,it's okay,thanks. [08:27.25]We've been there a month now,and I think we're going to like it. [08:31.45]1.What does the man mean?(A)His family may not like this new flat. [08:35.84](B)He and his family will enjoy living in the flat. [08:39.55](C)He is the only person who likes the flat. [08:42.63](D)He thinks the woman will like the flat. [08:46.92]2.M:I'll tell you more when I see you next week, [08:56.71]W:Can't you ring me?M:No,unfortunately.My phones still out of order. [09:02.72]2.Why can't the man ring the woman?(A)He hasn't got a telephone. [09:08.62](B)He is unfortunate.(C)His telephone doesn't work. [09:13.82](D)He doesn't have time. [09:17.22]3.M:Have you seen the ski shop that's just opened in the High Street? [09:30.41]W:Yes,it opened last week,didn't it?I haven't been in there yet. [09:36.71]3.What does the woman mean? [09:40.88](A)She hasn't been inside the new ski shop. [09:44.96](B)She has been to the ski shop.(C)She doesn't know about this shop. [09:49.35](D)She went to the shop last week. [09:53.45]4.W:I shall have to go into hospital some time to have an operation on my leg. [10:05.94]M:Are you on the waiting list?W:Yes.I've been waiting for three years. [10:12.23]4.How long has the woman been on the waiting list? [10:15.92](A)Three days.(B)Three months.(C)Thirteen months.(D)Three years. [10:24.12]5.W:I may drive up to London on Saturday. [10:36.03]There are one or two things I need to do there.M:I'd go early if I were you. [10:41.91]The motorway can get very busy,even on aSaturday. [10:46.40]You may get stuck in the traffic. [10:49.80]5.Why does the man suggest the woman go early? [10:53.30](A)The road will be busy.(B)It will take a long time. [10:58.18](C)London will be crowded.(D)She can come back early. [11:04.27]6.M:How were your photos like?W:I'm afraid none of them came out. [11:17.96]6.What does the woman say about the photos? [11:21.35](A)They haven't been processed yet.(B)They are well done. [11:25.95](C)All of them went wrong.(D)They are not very clear. [11:34.33]7.M:Have you got any aspirin?I've got a terrible headache. [11:43.95]W:I'll just look.I think I've got some in my bag. [11:49.15]Oh,no,sorry,I haven't got any. [11:54.45]7.What does the woman mean? [11:57.24](A)She has some aspirins in her bag. [12:01.35](B)She doesn't have any aspirins. [12:05.05](C)She put the aspirins in her bag. [12:08.63](D)She can find some aspirins. [12:12.92]8.W:I just want to look at these jugs. [12:22.71]I'm going to buy my mother one for her birthday. [12:27.02]M:Those glass ones are nice. [12:30.71]8.What does the woman want to do? [12:34.10](A)She wants to buy her mother a birthday present. [12:37.89](B)She likes to look at these beautiful jugs. [12:41.39](C)She wants the man to help her with the jugs. [12:44.79](D)She needs the jugs to decorate the room. [12:47.69]9.W:I'm tired.I'm having next week off. [12:58.79]M:That's a good idea.The break will do you good. [13:03.70]9.What does the man mean?(A)The woman has a good idea. [13:07.38](B)The woman should break the relationship. [13:11.67](C)The woman will come back next week [13:15.66](D)The woman really needs a week off. [13:19.56]10.M:There is going to be a bus strike tomorrow. [13:28.75]W:It will be all right if it is a fine day, [13:32.93]but if it is wet there will be long queues on the Underground. [13:38.13]10.What does the woman worry about most? [13:41.21](A)bad weather(B)bus strike(C)heavy traffic(D)too many people [13:50.12]This is the end of Part A. [13:59.03]PartB You are going to hear four conversations. [14:07.02]Before listening to each conversation. [14:11.23]you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. [14:17.21]After listening, [14:20.60]you will have time to answer each question by choosing A,B,C or D. [14:29.38]You will hear each conversation ONLY ONCE. [14:34.58]Mark your answer in your test booklet. [14:39.18]Questions 11-14 are based on a conversation at an information centre. [14:48.66]You now have 20 seconds to read the questions. [14:56.44]M:Good afternoon.W:Hello.I wonder if you could help me. [15:21.05]I've just arrived here,and I'm looking for somewhere to stay. [15:25.94]M:Uh huh.W:Can you tell me where I can finda cheap hotel? [15:30.74]M:Certainly.There are a few around here, [15:35.55]but the nearest and one of the nicest is just around the corner. [15:40.64]It's called the Euro Hotel. [15:43.93]Would you like me to phone to see if they have a room? [15:47.51]No,that's ok.I'll just wander round there myself. [15:52.53]Ah!Another thing.I need to change some travellers' cheques, [15:58.12]but I don't know what time the banks close. [16:02.01]M:They close at 7o'clock in the evening. [16:05.62]W:Right,thanks.This is a very pretty town,isn't? [16:11.21]It looks terribly old.Have you any idea how old this town is? [16:18.00]M:Yes,it was founded in the thirteenth century. [16:22.28]W:Really?As old as that?Wow!Well,I'd better get going. [16:30.17]Oh,I'm not sure if we're near the centre of town,because I've only just arrived. [16:36.68]M:Yes,this square out here is just about the centre. [16:41.27]W:Thanks very much.Thanks for your help.I'll go to... [16:46.68]oh,sorry,I can't remember which hotel you suggested [16:52.06]M:The Euro Hotel.W:The Euro.Thanks a lot.Bye. [16:57.68]You have one minute to answer questions 11-14. [17:04.47]11.What is the woman looking for?(A)A friend's house to stay. [17:08.57](B)A cheap hotel.(C)The Euro Hotel.(D)An expensive hotel. [17:12.88]12.When do the banks close? [17:17.06](A)8 p.m.(B)7.30 p.m.(C)6.30 p.m.(D)7 p.m. [17:20.74]13.When was this town built? [17:28.84](A)in the 13th century(B)in the 14th century [17:34.04](C)in the 15th century(D)in the 16th century [17:41.54]14.Where is the town centre?(A)just outside(B)in the square [17:53.95](C)around the corner(D)not far away [18:06.64]Questions 15-18 arebased on an interview. [18:18.74]You now have 20 seconds to read the questions. [18:24.51]W:So Martin,what sports do you play? [18:50.01]M:I play football,volleyball,tennis,and table tennis [18:56.30]but volleyball is my favorite game as it's a team game and you can play it with your friends, [19:03.09]and enjoy it as a team.W:Is it quite a fast game as well? [19:08.29]M:Yeah.It is a fast game and that's another reason why I like it. [19:13.99]W:How exciting...M:Yes.W:Where do you play,then? [19:18.77]M:I play at local sports centres more during the winter [19:23.47]and sort of play in tournaments around England. [19:27.57]I also,in the summer,play beach volleyball. [19:31.77]W:Is beach volleyball different from the volleyball you play in the centres? [19:37.18]M:Yes,its a very different game. [19:40.26]Instead of six players on a team,its only two players. [19:45.78]W:You mentioned you played in tournaments-- [19:49.28]now do you do quite well in the tournaments? [19:52.96]M:Yes,I've played for South West England [19:56.96]we've got through to the semi-finals of different England-tournaments, [20:02.55]and for Wessex,my other volleyball team, [20:06.33]we've actually won a few tournaments.So yes,I have done quite well.W:Oh well done! [20:14.82]You have one minute to answer questions 15-18. [20:20.23]15.Which is Martin's favourite sport? [20:29.53](A)football(B)voileyball(C)tennis(D)table tennis [20:32.72]16.Where does Martin play his favourite sport in the summer? [20:37.03](A)at local sports centres(B)in tournaments(C)on the beach(D)at college [20:43.11]17.How many people form a team for beach volleyball? [20:47.22](A)six(B)four(C)three(D)two [20:57.93]18.How many teams has Martin played for? [21:09.32](A)one(B)two(C)three(D)a few [21:24.34]Questions 19-21 are based on an interview. [21:33.71]You now have 15 seconds to read the questions. [21:39.41]M:Who do you work for at the moment,Ms Mann? [22:00.80]W:Um,I work for the BBC World Service. [22:06.11]M:Ah,and how long have you worked for the BBC? [22:10.39]W:I've been with the BBC for five years.Yes,exactly five years. [22:17.97]M:And how long have you been their German correspondent? [22:22.15]W:For two years.M:And what did you do before the BBC? [22:27.34]W:I worked as an interpreter for the EU, [22:31.84]M:As you know,this job is based in Geneva. [22:36.43]Have you ever lived abroad before? W:Oh yes,yes I have. [22:41.82]M:And when did you live abroad? [22:44.71]W:Well,in fact,I was born in Argentina and I lived there until I was eleven. [22:51.72]Also,I lived and worked in Brussels for two years when I was working for the EU. [22:59.32]M:Mmm...That's interesting.Have you travelled much? [23:03.63]W:Oh yes,yes indeed.I've travelled all over western and eastern Europe, [23:09.64]and I've also been to many parts of South America. [23:13.82]M:Mmm...And why did you go to these places? [23:17.60]W:Well,mostly for pleasure,but three years ago I went back to Argentina [23:23.90]to cover various political stories for the BBC. [23:28.60]You have 45 seconds to answer questions 19-21. [23:36.49]19.How many years has Ms Mann worked for the BBC? [23:42.08](A)five(B)fifteen(C)four(D)fourteen [23:46.96]20.Where was Ms Mann born?(A)Geneva.(B)Argentina.(C)Brussels.(D)Germany. [23:56.24]21.Why did Ms Mann go to Argentina three years ago? [24:01.83](A)She went to see her grandparents.(B)She went for pleasure. [24:10.71](C)She wrote political reports for the BBC. [24:18.39](D)She wrote economic stories for the BBC. [24:24.50]Questions 22-25 are based on a talk. [24:34.51]You now have 20 seconds to read the questions. [24:40.39]Spain is famous for its unusual life style. [25:06.17]For example,Spanish people usually have lunch at 2.30 p.m.and dinner at 10.00 p.m. [25:16.28]People don't usually go to bed before midnight. [25:21.08]Visitors to Spain often ask,"When do Spanish people sleep?" [25:27.98]The Spanish sleep less and go out more than other Europeans. [25:34.48]The Spanish love walking, [25:37.98]and they often go for a walk around the town in the evenings. [25:42.77]At 10.00 on Friday and Saturday nights the bars and restaurants are full [25:50.24]The cinema is very popular in Spain (25% of adults go to the cinema once a week or more). [25:58.91]But Spanish night-life really starts at midnight. [26:04.39]A lot of disco-bars don't close before 6.00 in the morning. [26:10.19]Invalencia,on the east coast of Spain,some discos open at 10.00 on Sunday mornings! [26:19.00]Only about 21% of the population go to church. [26:25.01]On Sundays many people go to the country or to the beach. [26:30.49]Spanish people often go away at weekends,at Easter,and at Christmas, [26:37.99]Many families have a house in the country,and go there in the summer. [26:43.87]People often sit in traffic jams on Sunday evenings. [26:49.38]And on 1st August,twelve million cars are on the road! [26:55.28]You have one minute to answer questions 22-25.

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