2005年9月英语等级考试(PETS)三级笔试真题

1、2005 年 9 月英语等级考试（PETS）三级笔试真题SECTION I Listening Comprehension(25 minutes)Directions ：This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selectionof recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them.There are TWO parts in this section， P

2、art A and Part B.Remembe，r while you are doing the test ， you should first put down your answers in your testbooklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section ， you will have 3 minutes to transfer youranswers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions ，you may rais

3、e your hand NOWas you will not be allowed to speak oncethe test has started.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part AYou willhear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue ， thereis one questionandfourpossibleanswers. Choose the correctanswerA， B ， C or D，and mark it inyourtestbooklet.You willhave

4、15 seconds toanswer the questionand you will heareachdialogue ONLY ONCE.Example：You will hearW： 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 A bus conductor

5、. 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 knowthe arrival time of a flight，so you should choose answer B and mark it in yourtest booklet.Now look at question 1.1.What does the man want to do? A See

6、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?AHe had lied to his wife.BThe house was a mess.CThe plates and cups were broken.DHe failed to stay at home as required.3.What does the woman give the man?AA tourist

7、 guide.BA flight schedule.CA magazine.DA newspaper.4.How does the woman feel at the end of the conversation?ADisappointed.BRelieved.CPuzzled.DPleased.5.Where does the conversation probably take place?AAt a department store.BIn a restaurant.CAt a post office.DIn an office.6.Whats the mans problem?A H

8、e has no time to talk with the boss.B He cant tell a good story.C He has trouble collect ing the data.DHe has nt fini shed his work.7.Which of the followi ng is true about the woma n?A She sings very well.B Shes a popular musicia n.C She is in terested in music.DShes good at play ing the pia no.8.Wh

9、y does nt the woma n like the clothes?A She prefers oldfashi oned clothes.B Every on es weari ng them.C The colors are bright.DThe style is wild.9.What are the speakers talk ing about?AThe school library.BA project about Canada.C The money the woman found. D An old book the man is reading.10.What do

10、 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 secondsto rea

11、d 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 hearthe recording ONLYONCE.Questio ns 11 13 are based on the follow ing dialogue betwee n a customer a

12、nd a shop assistant.11.What does the woman want the man to do?AGive her money back.BHave the spoiled chicken replaced.CTell her the way to a shop.DLook for her lost receipt.12.Why does the man reject the womans request?AThe company wont recall goods already sold.BThere isnt anything wrong with the c

13、hicken.CThe chicken isnt sold at Browns.D The company policy does not allow this.13.Why does the woman apologize to the man?AFor her rude behavior.BFor her mistake.CFor her spoiling the mans clothes.DFor her misunderstanding the man.Questi ons 14 17 are based on the followi ng job in terview.14.How

14、long exactly has the man been out of work?ATwo years.BTwo years and three months.CThree years.DThree years and two months.15.What was the mans last job?AA cook.BA waiter.CA repairman.DA cowboy.16.Why did he leave his last job?AHe could nt bear the boss.BHe could nt stand the heat.CHe did nt earn a l

15、ot of mon ey.DHe was fired.17.What can we assume about the man?AHe is well educated.BHe has rich experie nces.CHe has many skills.DHe is a lazy man.Questions 18 21 are based on a conversation about renting an apartment.18.What is the livi ng room like?AIts small but bright and airy.BIts big, bright

16、and airy.CIts bright but small and not airy.D Its big, airy but not bright.19.Whats true about the heating?AIts only available during the day.BIts only available for bedrooms.CIts not in good condition.DIts available all day.20.How far is the nearest market?ATen minutes by bike.BTen minutes by car.C

17、Ten minutes by underground.DTen 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.CTo see another apartment.DTo move in within a week.Questi ons 22 25 are based on the follow ing weather forecast.22.What was the weather like today?A Sunny.

18、BCloudy.CRainy.DWindy.23.What was the high temperature for most of the state today?A97T.B95T.C90T.D77T.24.What is Saturday evenings weather forecast for the state?ALight rain over the entire state.BHeavy showers over the northern part.CSome rain in parts of the state.DStrong wind from a storm front.

19、25.What should the weather be like for Sunday night?ACool.BRainly.CWindy.DFair.Nowyou have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1. Thatis the end of the liste ning comprehe nsion secti on.SECTION II Use of En glish(15 mi nu tes)DirectionsRead the following text.

20、Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A,B,Cor D on ANSWER SHEET 1.TextMany years ago whe n the summers seemed Ion ger and life was less complicated, we had ren ted acottage 26 a river in the heart of the country 27 the whole family was going to 28 a three week holiday.There

21、 were four of us: me, Mumand Dad, and Mums sister, Aun tie June. Oh, and I must nt forget to 29Spot, our little dog. I was 30 to go off by myself all day, 31 I promised to be careful and took Spot with mefor32One day I was out fishi ng with Spot whe n we heard a lot of shouti ng in the33 followed by

22、 a scream and splash. I was a bit 34 so I called Spot and we both hid 35 a bush where wecould see but not be 36 . After a few mome nts, a straw hat camedrifting down the river, followed by an oar, a picnic basket and 37 oar. Then came the rowing boat itself, butit was 38 upside dow n! A few sec onds

23、 later my Dad and Aun tie June came running 39 the river bank,both wet40 . Spot started bark ingso I came outof hidi ngand said hello. My Dad got really angry 41 me for not tryingto catch the boat as it went past. luckily,42 , the boat and both the oars hadbee n caught by an overha nging tree a litt

24、le further dow nstream, but not the hat or pic nic basket. So I hadto let them 43 my san dwiches. Dad and Aun tie June both made me 44 not to tell Mum what had happened45 she would be worried.26.AonBbyQin Dacross27. A where B that C which D when28. A plan B manage C consume D spend29. A mention B br

25、ing C send D lead30. A forced B ordered C allowed D encouraged31. A even if B provided C lest D as if32. A instructionB inspection C protection D supervision33. A place B space C sky D distance34. A scared B amused C excitedD disturbed35. A beside B before C behind D beneath36. A seen B viewed C wat

26、ched D observed37. A the otherB each other C another D one another38. A rolling B floatingC circlingD sinking39. A down B beside C to D on40. A withinB over C under D through41. A at B against C with D to42. A moreover B then C thereforeD however43. A spare B share C borrow D divide44. A agree B dec

27、ide C guarantee D promise45. A except that B in case C in order thatSECTION III Reading ComprehensionD on condition that(40 minutes)Part ADirections ：Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosingA， B ， C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Text 1Earthquakes may

28、rightly be ranked as one of the most destructive forces known to man: sincerecords began to be written down, it has been estimated that earthquake related fatalities have numberedin the millions, and that earthquake related destruction has been beyond calculation. The greater part ofsuch damage and

29、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, ratherthan from the quakes themselves.The great majority of all earthquakes occur in two specific geographic

30、areas.One such area covers the Pacific Ocean and its bordering landmasses. The other extends from the EastIndies to the Atlas Mountains, including the Himalayas, Iran, Turkey, and the Alpine regions. It is in thesetwo great belts or zones that ninety percent of all earthquakes take place; they may,

31、however, happenanywhere at any time.This element of the unknown has for centuries added greatly to the dread and horror surroundingearthquakes, but in recent times there have been indications that earthquake forecast may be possible. Byanalyzing changes in animal behavior, patterns of movements in t

32、he earths shell, variations in the earthsforce ofattraction, and the frequency with which minor earth shakes are observed, scientists have shownincreasing success in expecting when and where earthquakes will strike.As a result, a worldwide earthquake warning network is already in operation and has h

33、elped 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 oftheir destructiveness altogether, but as how and why earthquakes happen become better understood,man will become

34、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 earthqua

35、kes.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 fatalities48.The phrase this element of the unknown (Paragraph 3) refers to .Athe extension of earthquake

36、 zonesBthe percentage of earthquake occurrences C when and where earthquakes may occur D what big damage earthquakes may cause49.Mans 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 e

37、arthquakes D 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 concept.Text 2The rate of population growth is fastest in underdeveloped

38、countries. In thesecountries a high birthrate is accompanied by a lowered death rate thanks to improved standards of publichealth. Ideally it should be possible to counter balance the effect of a reduced death rate by an increaseduse of family planning. In practice, however, population control is a

39、complex matter. Throughout historypeople have determined the size of their families according to the cultural values of theirsocieties.Populati on con trol has long bee n a subject of discussi on among researchers. Somehave argued that the supply of good land is limited. In order to feed a largepopu

40、lati on,bad land must be cultivated and the good land overworked . As a result, each person produces lessin a give n amount of time and this means a lower average in come tha n could be obta ined with a smallerpopulati on. Other researchers have argued that a large populationgives more scope for the

41、development of facilities such as sports,roads and railways, which are not likely to be built uni ess there is a big dema nd to justify them. Similarly,it can be argued that the public costs of society will not be so heavy to each in dividual if they are sharedamong the members of a large populati o

42、n.One of the difficulties in impleme nti ng birth con trol lies in the fact thatofficial attitudes to populati on growth vary from cuntry tocoun try.Inun derdeveloped coun tries where a large populatio n is press ing hard upon the limits of food, space andn atural resources, it will be the first con

43、cern of gover nment toplace a limit on the birthrate. In a well developed society the problem may be more complex. A decli ningbirthrate may lead to un employme nt because it results in a shri nking market. Cities with a decli ningpopulati on may have to face the prospectof a shrinking tax base and

44、a fall in land values. If there are fewer children going to school, teachers maybe throw n out of work. When the pressure of populatio n on hous ing decli nes, prices also decli ne and thebuildi ng in dustry is weake ned. Facedwith con siderati ons such as these, the gover nment of a developed count

45、ry may wellprefer to see a slowly in creas ing populati on, rather tha n one which is stable or indecli ne.51. One reas on for quick populati on in crease in un derdeveloped coun tries is thatAthose countries encourage people to have large familiesBpeople can get government support if they have more

46、 kidsCimproved public health standards have reduced death rate greatlyDthose countries have enough resources to support a large population52.The writer suggests that policy makers should consider cultural values .Ain carrying out family planningBin producing birth control drugsCin improving public h

47、ealth standardsDin introducing birth control techniques53.A large population in an underdeveloped country may lead to .Aa rise in work efficiencyBa shortage of farm workersCa decline in grain productionDa reduction in average income54.Some peole believe that population control in developed countries

48、 may .A increase market demandB lower unemployment rateCslow down economic growthDcreate more job opportunities55.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 populationText 3Every

49、one knows how the story of Cinderella ends, but did you ever really think about how she spenther days before she met the prince? Her daily routine was not fascinating. She did everything fromsweeping the floor to cooking the meals. If someone had asked Cinderella, Are there any kinds ofhousehold wor

50、k 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 ofhousehold work. Twoof these tasks are ironing clothes and washing dishes.Ironing clothes is most hated because

51、 it is not a task that can be completedquickly or thoughtlessly. Each piece of clothing must be handled individually, so ironing a basket of laundrycan take hours! After ironing a piece of clothing with great caution, which requires smoothing out the fabric,and following the seams, you need to place

52、 it on a hanger as soon as possible. If you do not follow thesedirections carefully, it might become wrinkled and you have to start over. Perhaps that is why ironing is nota favorite thing to do. It calls for extreme attention to detail from beginning to end.Another household job that many people di

53、slike is washing dishes. Of course, some people claim thatthis 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 adishwasher dont come out as clean as they do when washed by hand. For this reason, m

54、any of uscontinues to wash our dishes by hand, but we are not necessarily happy doing it. Cleaning dishes is a jobthat not only takes a lot of energy but also requires the patience to wash and dry them. In addition, unlikeironing clothes, washing dishes is a thing that usually must be done every day

55、. I dont know how Cinderellafelt 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 assignment B a compulsion C an obligation D a burden57.Most people hate to do clothes-ironing because . A it has to be done by one per

56、son B it must be handled skillfully C it involves careful planning D it is time-consuming58.To avoid ironing the clothes over again, one should .A know how to iron certain clothes materialBspare no care through all the proceduresCfind some proper han gers for the ironedDpay special attention to the

57、seams59.Many people still prefer washing dishes by hand to machine washing because .Ahand-washed dishes are cleanerBdishwashers are not so easily handledCsome dishes cannot be machinewashedDwashing dishes by hand is cheaper60.lroning is differe nt from dishwash ing in that .Ait requires patieneeBit

58、is not a daily routineCit is not laboriousDit dema nds less carePart BDirectionsRead the texts from a n ewspaper article in which five people talk about wherethey played when they were children.For questions 61 to 65, match the name of eachpeople(61 to 65) to one of the stateme nts(A to G)give n bel

59、ow. Mark your an swers onANSWER SHEET 1.Peter:My favorite childhood play area was the back garden. Back in the days when I was grow ing up on alarge hous ing estate, the goals would be a pair of garage doors or two jackets laid out in the garden. Iwould spend hours kicking a ball about with my dad,

60、lear ning how to con trol, dribble or kick it.Simo n:The playground was quite small. The floor was covered with flat bricks and there were many thatwere cracked or broken or missing, and a few weeds struggled through. It was totally enclosed on one sideby the school and on the other by high brick wa