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PETS第五级考试的形式、内容与结构概述关于考试的组成PETS第五级考试由笔试（140分钟）和口试（15分钟）两种独立考试组成。关于考试指导语PETS第五级考试中，笔试、口试中的指导语均为英文。关于答题卡和登分卡的使用PETS第五级考试采用特别设计的答题卡和登分卡（后附）。笔试中，使用的是用于光电阅读器（OMR）评分的客观题答题卡和用于人工阅卷的主观题答题（阅读器登分）卡。客观题答题卡在机器阅读前，有部分题目也需要人工评阅。口试使用的是口试成绩登分卡。口试开始前考生在卡上填好自己的考号等有关信息，口试结束时口试教师在卡上填上考生的口试成绩。PETS第五级考试所需答题卡和登分卡的种类如下表所示。部分(节)答题卡和登分卡种类听力答题卡1（人工及OMR）英语语言运用A阅读理解BC写作答题卡2（人工）口试登分卡关于答题时间PETS第五级考试的答题时间分配如下表所示：时间 部分 考试听力英语知识运用阅读理解写作总计（分钟）笔试35155040140口试15关于笔试试卷的采分点（原始赋分）PETS第五级考试各部分的采分点（原始赋分）如下表所示。部分题量原始赋分备注听力3030英语知识运用2020阅读理解3035B节中的5道题每题2分写作125笔试（合计）80+1110口试5关于分数权重为处理好考试中题目数量、赋分与各种技能的考查关系，PETS第五级考试采用了分数加权的办法。即对各部分题目的原始赋分分别给予不同的权重，使之能够平衡各种技能的考查关系。PETS第五级考试中各部分所占分数权重如下表所示：部分(节)权重（%）听力30英语知识运用10阅读理解35写作25合计100关于成绩通知单和合格证书任何考生只要参加本级的笔试或口试，均能得到有关的成绩通知书。笔试成绩是听力、英语运用、阅读理解和写作部分得分的总合，考生成绩60分以上（含60分）为合格。其中的听力部分还必须有60%以上（含60%）的得分率，方视为合格。口试成绩单独计算，不列入笔试总分。口试采取5分制评分，3分以上（含3分）为合格。口语并非都是必考的。这主要取决于用人单位以及考生的需求。笔试和口试成绩均合格者，才能获得教育部考试中心颁发的PETS等级合格证书。笔试试卷内容与结构第一部分听力该部分由A、B、C三节组成，考查考生理解英语口语的能力。A节（10题）：考查考生理解具体和抽象信息的能力。要求考生根据所听到的一段500-600词的对话或独白，判断10个陈述句的正误。录音材料只播放一遍。B节（10题）：考查考生理解细节、事实、要点、观点、态度等的能力。要求考生根据所听到的三段分别为280-300词的对话或独白的内容，从每题所给的4个选择项中选出最佳选项。每段录音材料只播放一遍。C节（10题）：考查考生理解并记录主要信息的能力。要求考生根据所听到的一段对话或独白（700-800词）的内容，回答问题或补全不完整的句子。录音材料播放两遍。问题不在录音中播放，仅在试卷上印出。听力考试进行时，考生将答案划或写在试卷上；听力部分结束前，考生有五分钟的时间将试卷上的答案涂或誊写到答题卡1上。该部分所需时间为35分钟（含誊写或转涂时间）。第二部分英语知识运用该部分不仅考查考生对诸如连贯性和一致性等语段特征的辨识能力，还考查考生对用于一定语境中规范的语言成分的掌握，这些规范的语言成分主要是词汇和语法结构。共20小题。在一篇250300词的文章中留出20个空白，要求考生根据短文内容填空，使补足后的文章意思通顺、前后连贯、结构完整。其中约有12题考查语法和语段结构，8题考查词汇。该部分所需时间为15分钟。考生在答题卡1上作答。第三部分阅读理解该部分由A、B、C三节组成，考查考生理解书面英语的能力。文章广泛地选自近期发表的文字材料，其形式与内容都是真实的。该部分中各篇文章的长度根据其题型要求从400词至850词不等。总阅读量约3000词。A节（15题）：考查考生对文章主旨要义和细节信息的理解能力。要求考生根据所提供的3篇文章的内容（各长400500词），从每题（一篇文章有五题）所给的4个选择项中选出最佳选项。B节（5题）：考查考生对诸如连贯性和一致性等语段特征的理解。本部分内容为一篇长750850词的文章，其中有5段文字为空白，文章后有6段文字，要求考生根据文章内容从6段文字中选择能分别放进文章中5个空白处的5段。C节（10题）：考查考生使用略读或掠读的方法识别具体信息的能力。要求考生根据所提供的1篇文章（750850词）的内容，完成10道选择搭配题。该部分所需时间为50分钟。考生在答题卡1上作答。第四部分写作该部分考查考生的书面表达能力。要求考生根据主题性或情景性的提示或问题写一篇不少于250词的短文。该部分所需时间为40分钟。考生在答题卡2上作答。口试的内容与结构口试分三节，考查考生英语口语的交际能力。考试时间约15分钟。每次口试采取两名口试教师和两名考生的形式（本大纲附有口试实例的录音）。一名口试教师不参与交谈，专事评分；另一名主持口试，随时与考生交谈并评分。A节：考查考生理解一般性问题并能恰当地回答这些问题的能力。考官问一些有关考生生活、工作、学习等自我介绍方面的问题。该节约需2分钟时间。B节：考查考生用英语进行讨论的能力。该节的形式有解决问题、排序、角色扮演、讨论、决策、或就两个完全相反的观点阐述自己的观点等。该节约需5分钟时间。C节：考查考生连续表达的能力。考生分别从所给的三个话题中选择一个话题进行连续表达，并就此话题互相提问、回答。该节约需8分钟时间。口试结构如下表所示。节时间(分钟)形式为考生提供的信息考查要点考生需提供的信息分数A2口试教师与考生对话口试教师提问互动技能和有效交流回答问题提供个人信息5B5两考生讨论信息卡（文字或图片）就所给信息进行讨论C8考生连续表达并相互问答信息卡（文字或图片）就所给信息连续表达并讨论PETS第五级考试样卷【打印】【字体：大 中 小】【关闭】PETS第五级考试样卷（一）笔试样卷全国公共英语等级考试第五级PUBLIC ENGLISH TEST SYSTEM （PETS）LEVEL 5姓名_准考证号_考生注意事项严格遵守考场规则，考生得到监考人员指令后方可开始答题。答题前考生须将自己的姓名和准考证号写在试卷和答题卡规定的位置上。一律用2B铅笔，按照答题卡上的要求填涂。如要改动答案，必须用橡皮擦净。注意字迹清楚，保持卷面整洁。考试结束时将试题和答题卡放在桌上，不得带走。待监考人员收毕清点后，方可离场。本试卷任何单位或个人不得保留、复制和出版，违者必究。教育部考试中心Section I Listening Comprehension(35 minutes)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 three parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C.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 5 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto 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. Part AYou will hear a conversation between a student, Mr. Wang, and his tutor, Dr. Wilson. As you listen, answer Questions 1 to 10 by circling True or False. You will hear the conversation ONLY ONCE. You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 1-10.1. Dr. Wilson and Mr. Wang have met before.TRUE / FALSE2. Wang prefers to live with an English family.TRUE / FALSE3. Wang intends to study how computer is used for language translation.TRUE / FALSE4. Back in his own country Mr. Wang studied C-language and chemistry.TRUE / FALSE5. Wang has some experience in CAD.TRUE / FALSE6. Dr. Wilson is satisfied with Wangs past experience.TRUE / FALSE7. Wang has little knowledge of the phonetic processing system.TRUE / FALSE8. Wang decides to take courses and pass exams.TRUE / FALSE9. Dr. Wilson suggests that Wang should extend his stay at the university.TRUE / FALSE10. Dr. Wilson asks Wang to do a little more research before deciding on his project.TRUE / FALSEYou now have 20 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - 10.That is the end of Part APart BYou will hear 3 conversations or talks and you must answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D. You will hear the recording ONLY ONCE.Questions 11 13 are based on the following talk. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11 13.11. What does the speaker suggest that the students should do during the term? A Consult with her frequently.B Use the computer regularly.C Occupy the computer early.D Wait for ones turn patiently.12. What service must be paid for? A Computer classes.B Training sessions.C Laser printing.D Package borrowing.13. What is the talk mainly about? A Computer lab services.B College library facilities.C The use of micro-computers.D Printouts from the laser printer.You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Questions 11 13.Questions 14 16 are based on the following conversation. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14 16.14. Who is the man?A Student advisor.B Course teacher.C Admissions officer.D Department secretary.15. Which subject does the student say she was good at?A Computer programming.B Art and design.C Electronics.D Mathematics.16. What will she most likely do eventually? A Do basic electronics.B Teach English literature. C Produce educational games.D Write computer programs. You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Questions 14 16.Questions 17 20 are based on the following talk. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17 20.17. What is George Orwell mainly known as?A A literary critic.B A war correspondent.C A volunteer in the Spanish Civil War.D A novelist.18. Where was George Orwell born? A Spain.B France.C Burma.D India.19. What is most important in Orwells life? A Although English, he was actually not born in England.B He was a student of the famous English public school, Eton.C He tried to enlighten and change society through his works.D He worked as a policeman in Burma for five years.20. What are the listeners going to do after the presentation? A To ask the speaker questions.B To discuss ANIMAL FARM.C To write essays on Orwells life.D To read the book 1984.You now have 40 seconds to check your answers to Questions 17 20.That is the end of Part B.Part CYou will hear a talk given by a university lecturer. As you listen, you must answer Questions 21 30 by writing NO MORE THAN THREE words in the space provided on the right. You will hear the talk TWICE.You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 21 to 30.Whats the average annual increase of foreign student population in the period between 1985 and 1990 in terms of percentage?Which part of the world contributed to an increase between 94/95 and 95/96?When will the speaker talk about the economic and political changes?What will the speaker discuss first?Where do the three largest groups of students come from?Whats the number of students from Malaysia?Which is the most popular field of study?Whats the percentage of students in business and management?In terms of academic levels, in which level do we find the smallest number?In summary, what did the speaker talk about?You now have 3 minutes to check your answers to Questions 21 - 30.That is the end of Part C. You now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.That is the end of Listening Comprehension.SECTION II: Use of English(15 minutes)Read the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces with ONE suitable word.Write your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1 .Children who grip their pens too close to the writing point are likely to be at a disadvantage in examinations, (31) _ to the first serious investigation into the way in which writing technique can dramatically affect educational achievement.The survey of 643 children and adults, aged from pre-school to 40-plus, also suggests (32) _ pen-holding techniques have deteriorated sharply over one generation, with teachers now paying far (33) _ attention to correct pen grip and handwriting style. Stephanie Thomas, a learning support teacher (34) _ findings have been published, was inspired to investigate this area (35) _ she noticed that those pupils who had the most trouble with spelling (36) _ had a poor pen grip. While Ms. Thomas could not establish a significant statistical link (37) _ pen-holding style and accuracy in spelling, she (38) _ find huge differences in technique between the young children and the mature adults, and a definite (39) _ between near-point gripping and slow, illegible writing.People who (40) _ their pens at the writing point also show other characteristics (41) _ inhibit learning, (42) _ as poor posture, leaning too (43) _ to the desk, using four fingers to grip the pen (44) _ than three, and clumsy positioning of the thumb (which can obscure (45) _ is being written).Ms. Thomas believes that the (46) _ between older and younger writers is (47) _ too dramatic to be accounted for simply by the possibility that people get better at writing as they grow (48) _. She attributes it to a failure to teach the most effective methods, pointing out that the differences between (49) _ groups coincides with the abandonment of formal handwriting instruction in classrooms in the sixties. “The 30-year-olds showed a huge range of grips, (50) _ the over 40s group all had a uniform tripod grip.”SECTION IV: Reading Comprehension(50 minutes)Part ARead the following texts and answer the questions which accompany them by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Text 1In recent years, there has been a steady assault on salt from the doctors: salt is bad for you regardless of your health. Politicians also got on board. “There is a direct relationship,” US congressman Neal Smith noted, “between the amount of sodium a person consumes and heart disease, circulatory disorders, stroke and even early death.”Frightening, if true! But many doctors and medical researchers are now beginning to feel the salt scare has gone too far. “All this hue and cry about eating salt is unnecessary,” Dr. Dustan insists. “For most of us it probably doesnt make much difference how much salt we eat.” Dustans most recent short-term study of 150 people showed that those with normal blood pressure experienced no change at all when placed on an extremely low-salt diet, or later when salt was reintroduced. Of the hypertensive subjects, however, half of those on the low-salt diet did experience a drop in blood pressure, which returned to its previous level when salt was reintroduced.“An adequate to somewhat excessive salt intake has probably saved many more lives than it has cost in the general population,” notes Dr. John H. Laragh. “So a recommendation that the whole population should avoid salt makes no sense.”Medical experts agree that everyone should practice reasonable “moderation” in salt consumption. For the average person, a moderate amount might run from four to ten grams a day, or roughly 1/2 to 1/3 of a teaspoon. The equivalent of one to two grams of this salt allowance would come from the natural sodium in food. The rest would be added in processing, preparation or at the table.Those with kidney, liver or heart problems may have to limit dietary salt, if their doctor advises. But even the very vocal “low salt” exponent, Dr. Arthur Hull Hayes, Jr. admits that “we do not know whether increased sodium consumption causes hypertension.” In fact, there is growing scientific evidence that other factors may be involved: deficiencies in calcium, potassium, perhaps magnesium; obesity (much more dangerous than sodium); genetic predisposition; stress.“It is not your enemy,” says Dr. Laragh. “Salt is the No. 1 natural component of all human tissue, and the idea that you dont need it is wrong. Unless your doctor has proven that you have a salt-related health problem, there is no reason to give it up.”51. According to some doctors and politicians, the amount of salt consumedA exhibits as an aggravating factor to people in poor health.B cures diseases such as stroke and circulatory disorders.C correlates highly with some diseases.D is irrelevant to people suffering from heart disease.52. From Dr. Dustans study we can infer that A a low-salt diet may be prescribed for some people.B the amount of salt intake has nothing to do with ones blood pressure.C the reduction of salt intake can cure a hypertensive patient.D an extremely low-salt diet makes no difference to anyone.53. In the third paragraph, Dr. Laragh implies thatA people should not be afraid of taking excessive salt.B doctors should not advise people to avoid salt.C an adequate to excessive salt intake is recommended for people in disease.D excessive salt intake has claimed some victims in the general population.54. The phrase “vocal . exponent” (line 2, para. 4) most probably refers toA eloquent doctor.B articulate opponent.C loud speaker.D strong advocate.55. What is the main message of this text?A That the salt scare is not justified.B That the cause of hypertension is now understood.C That the moderate use of salt is recommended.D That salt consumption is to be promoted.Text 2Few people doubt the fundamental importance of mothers in child-rearing, but what do fathers do? Much of what they contribute is simply the result of being a second adult in the home. Bringing up children is demanding, stressful and exhausting. Two adults can support and make up for each others deficiencies and build on each others strengths.Fathers also bring an array of unique qualities. Some are familiar: protector and role model. Teen-age boys without fathers are notoriously prone to trouble. The pathway to adulthood for daughters is somewhat easier, but they must still learn from their fathers, in ways they cannot from their mothers, how to relate to men. They learn from their fathers about heterosexual trust, intimacy and difference. They learn to appreciate their own femininity from the one male who is most special in their lives. Most important, through loving and being loved by their fathers, they learn that they are love-worthy.Current research gives much deeperand more surprisinginsight into the fathers role in child-rearing. One significantly overlooked dimension of fathering is play. From their childrens birth through adolescence, fathers tend to emphasise play more than caretaking. The fathers style of play is likely to be both physically stimulating and exciting. With older children it involves more teamwork, requiring competitive testing of physical and mental skills. It frequently resembles a teaching relationship: come on, let me show you how. Mothers play more at the childs level. They seem willing to let the child direct play.Kids, at least in the early years, seem to prefer to play with daddy. In one study of 2 -year-olds who were given a choice, more than two-thirds chose to play with their father.The way fathers play has effects on everything from the management of emotions to intelligence and academic achievement. It is particularly important in promoting self-control. According to one expert, “children who roughhouse with their fathers quickly learn that biting, kicking and other forms of physical violence are not acceptable.” They learn when to “shut it down.”At play and in other realms, fathers tend to stress competition, challenge, initiative, risk-taking and independence. Mothers, as caretakers, stress emotional security and personal safety. On the playground fathers often try to get the child to swing ever higher, while mother are cautious, worrying about an accident.We know, too, that fathers involvement seems to be linked to improved verbal and problem-solving skills and higher academic achievement. Several studies found that along with paternal strictness, the amount of time fathers spent reading with them was a strong predictor of their daughters verbal ability.For sons the results have been equally striking. Studies uncovered a strong relationship between fathers involvement and the mathematical abilities of their sons. Other studies found a relationship between paternal nurturing and boys verbal intelligence.56. The first paragraph points out that one of the advantages of a family with both parents isA husband and wife can share housework.B two adults are always better than one.C the fundamental importance of mothers can be fully recognised.D husband and wife can compensate for each others shortco