公共英语等级考试(PETS)三级考试真题b

Part B
 You will hear four dialogues or monologues¹. 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 recording² ONLY ONCE.
 Questions 11～13 are based on the following dialogue between a 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 woman’s request?
 ［A］ The company won’t recall goods already sold.
 ［B］ There isn’t anything wrong with the chicken.
 ［C］ The chicken isn’t sold at Brown’s.
 ［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 man’s clothes.
 ［D］ For her misunderstanding the man.
 Questions 14～17 are based on the following job 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 man’s last job?
 ［A］ A cook.
 ［B］ A waiter.
 ［C］ A repairman.
 ［D］ A cowboy.
16.Why did he leave his last job?
 ［A］ He couldn’t bear the boss.
 ［B］ He couldn’t stand the heat.
 ［C］ He didn’t 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 18～21 are based on a conversation about renting an apartment.
18.What is the living?room like?
 ［A］ It’s small but bright and airy.
 ［B］ It’s big, bright and airy.
 ［C］ It’s bright but small and not airy.
 ［D］ It’s big, airy but not bright.
19.What’s true about the heating?
 ［A］ It’s only available during the day.
 ［B］ It’s only available for bedrooms.
 ［C］ It’s not in good condition.
 ［D］ It’s available all day.
20.How far is the nearest market?
 ［A］ Ten minutes 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 22～25 are based on the following weather forecast.
22.What 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 evening’s weather forecast for the state?
 ［A］ Light rain over the entire state.
 ［B］ Heavy showers over the northern part.
 ［C］ Some rain in parts 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
(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.
Text
 Many 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 family was going to   28   a three?week holiday. There were four of us: me, Mum and Dad, and Mum’s sister, Auntie June. Oh, and I mustn’t 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 when 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 oar³, a picnic basket and
   37   oar. Then came the rowing boat 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 the oars⁴ 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］ across
 27.［A］ where  ［B］ that  ［C］ which   ［D］ when
 28.［A］ plan  ［B］ manage ［C］ consume  ［D］ spend
 29.［A］ mention    ［B］ bring     ［C］ send       ［D］ lead
 30.［A］ forced     ［B］ ordered   ［C］ allowed    ［D］ encouraged
 31.［A］ even if    ［B］ provided  ［C］ lest       ［D］ as if
 32.［A］ instruction［B］ inspection［C］ protection  ［D］ supervision
 33.［A］ place      ［B］ space     ［C］ sky        ［D］ distance
 34.［A］ scared     ［B］ amused    ［C］ excited    ［D］ disturbed
 35.［A］ beside     ［B］ before    ［C］ behind     ［D］ beneath
 36.［A］ seen       ［B］ viewed    ［C］ watched    ［D］ observed
 37.［A］ the other  ［B］ each other［C］ another    ［D］ one another
 38.［A］ rolling    ［B］ floating  ［C］ circling   ［D］ sinking
 39.［A］ down       ［B］ beside    ［C］ to         ［D］ on
 40.［A］ within     ［B］ over      ［C］ under      ［D］ through
 41.［A］ at         ［B］ against   ［C］ with       ［D］ to
 42.［A］ moreover   ［B］ then      ［C］ therefore  ［D］ however
 43.［A］ spare      ［B］ share     ［C］ borrow     ［D］ divide
 44.［A］ agree      ［B］ decide    ［C］ guarantee  ［D］ promise
 45.［A］ except that［B］ in case    ［C］ in order that［D］ on condition that

SECTION III  Reading Comprehension
(40 minutes)
Part A
Directions：
 Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A， B， C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.
Text 1
 Earthquakes 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 fatalities⁵ have numbered in the millions, and that earthquake related destruction has been beyond calculation. The greater part of such damage and loss of life has been due to collapse⁶ of buildings and the effects of rockslides, floods, fire, disease, tsunamis⁷ (gigantic sea waves), and other observable events resulting from earthquakes, rather than from the quakes themselves.
 The great majority of all earthquakes occur in two specific geographic⁸ areas. One such area covers the Pacific Ocean and its bordering landmasses. The other extends from the East Indies to the Atlas⁹ Mountains, including the Himalayas, Iran, Turkey, and the Alpine¹⁰ regions. It is in these two great belts or zones that ninety 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 dread¹¹ and horror surrounding earthquakes, but in recent times there have been indications that earthquake forecast may be possible. By analyzing¹² changes in animal behavior, patterns of movements in the earth’s shell, variations in the earth’s force of attraction, and the frequency with which minor¹³ earth shakes are observed, scientists have shown increasing success in expecting when and where earthquakes will strike. As a result, a worldwide earthquake 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 earthquakes 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 fearful of earthquakes.
 ［D］ Man is capable of conquering earthquakes.
 47.We can infer from the passage that quakes         .
 ［A］ may happen anywhere at any time
 ［B］ mostly strike in oceans and mountains
 ［C］ are unobservable in masses of land
 ［D］ are hardly the direct cause of fatalities
 48.The phrase “this element of the unknown” (Paragraph 3) refers to         .
 ［A］ the extension of earthquake zones
 ［B］ the percentage of earthquake occurrences
 ［C］ when and where earthquakes may occur
 ［D］ what big damage earthquakes may cause
 49.Man’s research on earthquake forecast at present is to         .
 ［A］ reduce the loss from earthquake disasters
 ［B］ lower the frequency of earthquakes
 ［C］ release the energy that causes earthquakes
 ［D］ analyze¹⁴ the relationship between different earthquakes
 50.Which of the following describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
 ［A］ Inform the reader.
 ［B］ Entertain the reader.
 ［C］ Disprove a concept.
 ［D］ Question a concept.
Text 2
 The rate of population 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. In practice, however, population control is a complex matter. Throughout history people have determined¹⁵ 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 good 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 that 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 justify¹⁶ them. Similarly, it can be argued that the public costs of society will not be so heavy to each individual if they are shared among the members of a large population.
 One of the difficulties in implementing¹⁷ 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 natural resources, it will be the first concern of government to place a limit on the birthrate. In a well?developed 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 prospect¹⁸ 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 government 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 families
 ［B］ people can get government support if they have more kids
 ［C］ improved public health standards have reduced death rate greatly
 ［D］ those countries have enough resources to support a large population
 52.The writer suggests that policy makers¹⁹ should consider cultural values         .
 ［A］ in carrying out family planning
 ［B］ in producing birth control drugs
 ［C］ in improving public health standards
 ［D］ in introducing birth control techniques
 53.A large population in an underdeveloped country may lead to         .
 ［A］ a rise in work efficiency
 ［B］ a shortage of farm workers
 ［C］ a decline in grain production
 ［D］ a reduction in average income
 54.Some peole believe that population control in developed countries may         .
 ［A］ increase market demand
 ［B］ lower unemployment rate
 ［C］ slow down economic growth
 ［D］ create more job opportunities
 55.According to the writer, developd countries prefer         .
 ［A］ a strandstill population
 ［B］ a fast increasing population
 ［C］ a slowly growing population
 ［D］ a steadily decreasing population